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I agree about the level. My answer is different for compulsory & optional.
Where DD is now, level-wise & mentally, I would rather have her repeat. She grew in the middle of last season and she could not stay on beam. Skill wise, she was solid at her level, but the low AAs/placements for beam falls really messed with her confidence. Once we got her back on track, she did quite well.
Knowing that she was going to place at the bottom all season wouldn't be good for her. She loves training with more advanced girls, but placing low is hard for her.
Of course it's all hypothetical. She's never repeated, but I'm pretty sure I have a read on her.
Level 3 or below - move up.
Level 4 - repeat.
Level 5 - get them the heck outta there.
Level 6 - repeat.
Level 7 - repeat.
Level 8 - repeat x2.
Level 9 - repeat x3.
Xcel Bronze - move up.
Xcel Silver - move up.
Xcel Gold - repeat x2.
Xcel Platinum - repeat x3.
IGC Copper 1 - move up.
IGC Copper 2 - move up.
IGC Bronze - repeat.
IGC Silver - repeat x2.
IGC Gold - repeat x3.
IGC Platinum -repeat x3.
My post was taking into account the gymnast having all the skills for the next level, just maybe not HAVING them solid and clean. If a gymnast is still missing skills needed, then repeating the lower level is best. My YG competed Old L4 and then 2 years of L3… She still didn't have her kip (or mill circle). We moved her to Xcel Gold. Competed a year, took a year off, competed another year.Agree with the level specific suggestions. Dd did end up repeating level 3, but honestly she probably shouldn't have competed at all the first year so that was sort of a unique situation.
Level 3 or below - move up.
Level 4 - repeat.
Level 5 - get them the heck outta there.
Level 6 - repeat.
Level 7 - repeat.
Level 8 - repeat x2.
Level 9 - repeat x3.
Xcel Bronze - move up.
Xcel Silver - move up.
Xcel Gold - repeat x2.
Xcel Platinum - repeat x3.
IGC Copper 1 - move up.
IGC Copper 2 - move up.
IGC Bronze - repeat.
IGC Silver - repeat x2.
IGC Gold - repeat x3.
IGC Platinum -repeat x3.
Then she doesn't have the skills for the next level, so this chart does not apply.I understand the thinking, but every child is different.. we have a girl repeating L3 as she isn't solid on ROBH yet, is not close to having her kip, and scored 32 or below all season AA. Also, when uptraining she is unable to have enough power on vault to hit the table or resi vertical and go over
It really depends on the girls strengths and weaknesses. Is she able to progress to the next levels skills or is she still working on getting her current level skills? This is what matters.
Level 3 or below - move up.
Level 4 - repeat.
Level 5 - get them the heck outta there.
Level 6 - repeat.
Level 7 - repeat.
Level 8 - repeat x2.
Level 9 - repeat x3.
Xcel Bronze - move up.
Xcel Silver - move up.
Xcel Gold - repeat x2.
Xcel Platinum - repeat x3.
IGC Copper 1 - move up.
IGC Copper 2 - move up.
IGC Bronze - repeat.
IGC Silver - repeat x2.
IGC Gold - repeat x3.
IGC Platinum -repeat x3.
The hard part about this question is that there is a scenario not listed in the OP which I have seen happen. Repeat the level and NOT score or place better. I think most gymnasts hit a point past which they cannot go further. As has been mentioned on this forum before, there are incredible Level 10s who wouldn't be able to do Elite. There are good optional gymnasts who can't make those final leaps to Level 9 or 10. There are compulsory gymnasts who do well but can't get the skills to do well in optionals.
There's not enough information in the OP for me to know if moving up would be better than repeating the level. I am assuming we are discussing an optional gymnast because I can't imagine what 'harder' skills a gymnast could do in compulsories. If the gymnast barely has the skills for the next level, what kind of 'harder' skills would they do in their current level that would help them score better in the current level? It also matters whether the gymnast is physically having issues (due to lack of strength, flexibility, coordination, etc) in gaining skills or if the gymnast is having more of a mental issue (fears, blocks, etc).
My advice would be to talk with the coach about how the coach sees the next year going in both scenarios. And trust the coach when he/she gives their recommendation.