The care and training of a young gymnast

I wish I had started this blog a while back. At that time I had no clue my youngest daughter would have the drive to be a gymnast. I just knew I couldn't contain her energy and needed an outlet for it's release. Hopefully this blog will be helpful to others that have a kid interested in gymnastics.

As I am a single disabled parent, money's been tight and this sport is not cheap. The commitment of financial resources, time and energy for the parent can be as demanding as the physical demands placed on the athelete.

This blog is created for all the unsung heroes behind that future medalist, the parent.



Sunday, December 12, 2010

State Championship is finally here and over with.

Well, just got home.  TIGAR did very well for a new gym finishing in 4th place  Emily performed her best all around scores and she STILL wasn't happy with herself.  I'm tellin' ya, it's tough to live with a competitive bi-polar perfectionist.
Emily's results: Vault 9.15, Bars 9.125, Beam 9.375, Floor 9.15 AA 36.8
She was 4th on beam and 12th all around.  That didn't make her happy, it threw her into a depression!  I was thrilled that she got all 9's for every event, and she did it with a shin splint.  Beth, TIGAR's owner, felt that Emily got robbed on her vault and her bar routines.  Emily was a little ahead of her music on the floor routine, but she quickly got on track and Beth thought the judges were a bit harsh on their scoring there as well.  I am ignorant enough to just sit back and enjoy the performances while gritting my teeth and praying she doesn't hurt herself.

Hopefully in the next few days I'll have time to jump in here and write more, but tonight, I must close my eyes and rest...

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