Category: Gymnastics life

There are some girls that just seem to have naturally good form in gymnastics. However, my girls have had to work extra hard at all the little details. Check out my post here about gymnastics scoring that explains some of those details. This is why dance has been so helpful for gymnastics. Flexibility Both of… Continue reading Why dance is helpful for gymnastics

Gymnastics scoring can be a mystery for spectators without a gymnastics background. In the early years of our our compulsory gymnastics journey, there were many times I couldn’t understand why my daughters scores were so different than her peers. She was doing well, and I was proud of her accomplishments regardless of the number of… Continue reading Gymnastics scoring made simple

Many of the same skills can be found in different gymnastics programs. Our experience has been with the USAG Development Program, formally known as the Junior Olympics program. However I have also learned a lot about the Xcel program, also part of USAG. Both programs have different benefits. There are other programs available, but comparing… Continue reading What to look for when choosing a gymnastics program

We are still in the relatively early years of gymnastics. However, I’ve learned a lot through many hours in the gym. I’ve seen the girls that show up and are naturally gifted. I’ve seen the girls that struggle every season to get all their skills in time. And then there’s the average gymnast like my… Continue reading There are better things than first place