Parents When to lean in

[dunnowhatimdoing]

My dd is 5 and loves gymnastics. She's having a great time. Her gym is pretty casual but she was just invited to the pre-bronze team.

The gym itself seems to only compete Xcel and I'm not even sure if they have a diamond team (although the gym is only a few years old).

Am I supposed to consider moving my dd to a bigger gym? If she joins the competitive team at my gym, how difficult will it be for her to find a new gym if she wants to be more serious? Will she have to go back to the rec program? Am I hurting her future opportunities by not just going back to another rec program at another gym?

 

[raenndrops]

She's 5. She will be fine. Gymnastics should be FUN at this age.
You say the gym is only a few years old. Some gyms start out with Xcel only, but add DP if there is enough interest. Other gyms remain Xcel only to make gymnastics more accessible to families who don't want high hours/high stress/high costs.
If she gets up to Xcel Gold and wants more, then consider moving her if they can't offer her more.
As long as they are teaching strong basics, she will be fine.