Sorry, I guess the back walkover was a bad example. I just come from a gymnastics background where girls were taught the walkover, handspring, tuck, etc progression and not allowed to move on until they had mastered each. I understand it may require too much back flexibility for an older girl. I...
I don't have the experience of many on this thread but am also really bothered by the lack of technique and progression. I've seen level 2s with no back walkover/ front walkover, level 3s with no BHS but a RO tuck (what?). IMO there is no way you should be on a higher level team unless you have...
Yeah, different coaches, different rules. Sorry that turned into such a rant, my point was that a little discipline/conditioning/punishment isn't necessarily such a bad thing, it generally brings a team together. In the absence of it things are just a mess.
Our (large, well known) gym is super inconsistent on this subject. Last year our team conditioned for people being late, no practice wear, stunts falling, among other reasons. The girls didn't like it but they were in awesome shape, their skills were sharp and they really encouraged each other...
Hate it - the old one was classic and instantly recognizable. The new design was almost a consolation to not winning this year. Many of the girls said "oh well, the jacket is ugly anyway" while of course wishing they had won one. Hope they go back to the old design next year. Anyone know the...
Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. Having been at both, the main pro of the small gym is the level of personal attention you get from coaches at all levels - even the gym owner knew everyone personally. My CP prefers the large gym, and I would say the quality of coaching is better. She still...
Check gyms in your area - several gyms where I live have tryout classes that start up this time of year. They work on tumbling, jumps, spirit, entrances, etc. Or the suggestion about open gyms is a good one. You can get good tips from the coaches there.