Xcel Bronze Requirements This article has been updated to reflect the changes from the 2022-26 Xcel Code of Points. If you have Xcel Bronze gymnasts for the first time (or even if it’s not the first time!), you might be wondering what’s expected of them. Xcel Bronze is the first of the five Xcel divisions. […]
This post has been updated to reflect the 2021-2029 compulsory routine changes, and updated again in July 2023 amd August 2026. Level 2 floor = hearing that same music over and over again. It can be monotonous and boring. But it doesn’t have to be! Level 2 floor is also a place where new competitive […]
The 2020 Friendship and Solidarity Meet was held in Tokyo, Japan on November 8. This meet is significant in 2020, as it is the first international meet that has been held since the COVID-19 shutdowns. Of course, Tokyo is slated to host the rescheduled Olympic Games in summer 2021. This meet served as a warm-up […]
This post has been updated to reflect the 2021-2029 compulsory routine changes. Occasionally, I look toward the beam to salute the next gymnast, but I can’t see her because she’s not tall enough to see over the beam! Usually, when that happens, I’m judging Level 2 beam. In my area, Level 2 is the lowest […]
This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click through and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s the holiday season, and you need ideas for the best gifts for gymnasts this year. Or, she has […]
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The power of a positive attitude. Positive thinking. Optimism. Belief in oneself. No matter what you call it, a positive attitude is at the center of a growth mindset in sports. In gymnastics, this is especially important, as the skills […]
This post was originally written September 13, 2020, and has been updated for 2021. Gymnasts, do you need a fun holiday to help you celebrate your favorite sport? You’re in luck! National Gymnastics Day is coming up. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a holiday dedicated to gymnastics! What could be better than that? […]
