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Early Sport Specialization and Overuse Injuries In Gymnastics
I’m not sure if most people know… but USA Gymnastics has some great webinars that are available to the general public. The above is the recording of a webinar that went over early sports specialization and overuse injuries by Dr Emily Sweeney. Webinar Recording PDF Document Dr. Sweeney also provided a great PDF document to…
How Do You Become An Elite Level Gymnast?
[toc] Do you have a young gymnast with big dreams of competing at the National or International level? Read on to learn about the opportunities available for gymnasts who want to travel to path to elite level gymnastics. Women’s (WAG) Elite Program What is TOPS? The Talent Opportunity Program (TOPS) is designed to screen and…
Red Flags: 5 signs you may be in the wrong gym
[toc] Maybe your once happy gymnast is coming out of practice every day in tears, or you’re starting to see or hear things at the gym that don’t seem right. How do you know when it’s just a rough couple of practices or something much more serious? Not allowing parents to watch practice According to…
Is it Time to Move On?
[toc] Maybe your child used to live for gymnastics, but lately they’re talking about quitting, or maybe they insist they still want to do the sport, but it seems like their spark is gone. How do you know when it’s the right time for your gymnast to retire and move on to new challenges? Reasons…
All About Acro & Tumbling and College Club Gymnastics
[toc] Competing on an NCAA gymnastics team isn’t the only way for college students to continue to participate in the sport. Acrobatics & Tumbling and college club gymnastics both provide students with other opportunities to use the skills they’ve worked so hard to develop. What is Acrobatics & Tumbling? First introduced at the collegiate level…
The Road to College Gymnastics
If competing on a college gymnastics team is a goal for your child, you probably have a lot of questions about how to get there.
2022 Best Gifts for Gymnasts
ChalkBucket is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The holidays are right around the corner and the pressure to find the perfect gifts is on, but don’t worry, we’ve got your gymnastics needs covered! [toc] New leotards are always a hit, and, considering how much time…
Top Tips To Improve Your Floor Score
Check out these tips for putting together your best floor routine this season!
Get Ready for Travel Meet Season!
[toc] After staying home due to Covid restrictions for the last two years, many gyms are eager to embrace a wider pool of competition at travel meets, and destination travel meets are more than ready to welcome gymnasts back. Still, it’s been impossible to miss recent news stories about delayed or cancelled flights that have…
Meet Season 101
Here’s our guide for everything you need to know to navigate your gymnast’s first season.
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