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Gymnastics for Newbies
[toc] New to the sport and have a lot of questions? Read on for a crash course in Gymnastics 101. What is recreational gymnastics? Recreational gymnastics classes typically meet once a week for an hour or two and focus on learning basic skills and coordination. Classes may be broken up by age or level of…
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…
Is Competitive Gymnastics Right for My Family?
[toc] Maybe your child was just invited to join pre-team, or team at your gym, or they’re in a rec class but dream of competing one day. As exciting as it is to join the team, there are some questions worth asking before your family takes the plunge. What’s the difference between recreational gymnastics and…
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!
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