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How do you qualify for state in your state and level? It seems to vary from state to state. Why isn't it uniform for everyone competing JO for example or X-Cel since those are nationwide programs?
I think our state gets the bum deal compared to a lot of states I read about on here. It's not a particular score and it's not like you have several meets to try and get that score. There is one meet to qualify and you must place in the top however many places. For example one of DD's teammates scored a mid 36 as a first year 7 year old level 5 and that was not enough to qualify to state. In other age groups it was even higher. It's also an incredible amount of pressure because if you have an off day you are done regardless of how you did that season. A kid could score high 37's all season and have 2 falls or big mistakes and be done. I realize obviously that this is a sport, but it seems harsh for kids just beginning in the sport and especially compared to other states where you just have to get a 33AA or whatever. I guess it does makes it extra special to qualify here. I wish they'd set a score, even if it was getting a 36AA, and give the girls several meets to get that score. It wouldn't change the results at state, but give more girls an opportunity to get to compete at a state meet.
DD's teammate really felt like she was not a good gymnast because she didn't qualify. She has no clue that getting such a good score as a 1st year 7 year old is fantastic.
I think our state gets the bum deal compared to a lot of states I read about on here. It's not a particular score and it's not like you have several meets to try and get that score. There is one meet to qualify and you must place in the top however many places. For example one of DD's teammates scored a mid 36 as a first year 7 year old level 5 and that was not enough to qualify to state. In other age groups it was even higher. It's also an incredible amount of pressure because if you have an off day you are done regardless of how you did that season. A kid could score high 37's all season and have 2 falls or big mistakes and be done. I realize obviously that this is a sport, but it seems harsh for kids just beginning in the sport and especially compared to other states where you just have to get a 33AA or whatever. I guess it does makes it extra special to qualify here. I wish they'd set a score, even if it was getting a 36AA, and give the girls several meets to get that score. It wouldn't change the results at state, but give more girls an opportunity to get to compete at a state meet.
DD's teammate really felt like she was not a good gymnast because she didn't qualify. She has no clue that getting such a good score as a 1st year 7 year old is fantastic.