Jen Kula
New to the sport and have a lot of questions? Read on for a crash course in Gymnastics 101. Contents1 What is recreational gymnastics?2 What is pre-team?3 What is Xcel?4 What is the Development Program?5 What are the Development Program Compulsory levels?6 What are the Development Program Optional levels?7 How do age groups work?8 How …
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. Contents1 Women’s (WAG) Elite Program1.1 What is TOPS?1.1.1 Who can participate in the TOPS program?1.1.2 What happens during …
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? Contents1 Not allowing parents to watch practice2 Verbal and …
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? Contents1 Reasons …
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. Contents1 What is Acrobatics & Tumbling?2 Acro & Tumbling Competition3 Acro & …
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. Contents1 What’s the difference between recreational gymnastics and …
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.
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! Contents1 Gymnastics Leotards2 Boy’s Practice Wear3 Subscription boxes4 At-home Massage Therapy5 Gymnastics …
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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 left …