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I can answer questions about technique, choreography, skill values for both Women's USAG JO rules and NFHS rules. I have been in this sport for 35 plus years as an athlete and a coach. I have been a judge for 15 plus years.
I have been in the sport for 30 plus years, as a gymnast, coach, choreographer,pre-school gymnastics instructor, and official.I was the gymnastics director for 10 years at a summer day camp
I have a USAG level 10 judges rating. I am also a NJSIAA judge which uses the NFHS rules.
Hi Ellen, I'm sorry to hear you are so frustrated. It seems like you really need to communicate your frustrations with your coach(es). You have posted many questions, and they are all good ones, but
Hi Ellen, I like to tell people that there are actually 5 events...vault, bars, beam, floor, AND competition. Learning how to compete is an event by itself. Some people are a natural at it, others
Hi Sarah, You are never too old to do gymnastics. You can always do skills that are at your level. College gymnastics is VERY competitive. You can however join a gymnastics "club" when you are in
Hi Louise, She can practice from her knees. In high kneeling position, there are 3 drills. Straight body hinges (rock from the knees as far back as she can get up from). Then the drill is done with
Hi Carolyn, The Code of Points is the only official book that lists the rules. It is available for purchase at the USA Gymnastics web page. Please keep in mind if ordering, the Code is in it's first
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