Make it a Rule to always make gold on every activity and program. While it may seem obvious what business a gymnastics facility is in or should be in, in actuality this can be the most confusing and most important … Continue reading
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Choosing Gymnastics Insurance
Gymnastics insurance is a fact of life for any gymnastics club owner. The possibility of an accident and/or lawsuit cannot be ignored. Here are some considerations in choosing your insurance carrier. Continue reading
Gym Ceiling Height
Subject: Gym Ceiling Height Hi, I have a quick question for you concerning the ceiling height for a gymnastics facility. The architects think 25 feet is plenty. I just wanted to get your advice. Thanks A 25′ high ceiling is … Continue reading
Grips or Rips?
Subject: Rips! Dear Coach, My daughter has been doing gymnastics for almost 3 years. She couldn’t get her kip. She used her grips so she wouldn’t get rips or blisters. One day she tried to do her kip without the … Continue reading
Get A Grip
Subject: Dowel grips vs. regular grips Dear Coach, My daughter is a level 5 gymnast and may move to level 6 very shortly. She does not currently use grips. However, it appears at level 6, our gym has the girls … Continue reading
Inadvertent Full and Lost Back Tuck
Subject: Lost Back Tuck Dear Coach, We moved our 11 year old daughter to a new gym in January and she has really blossomed. She is now working on 7 & 8 skills and even landed a Yurchenko vault. She … Continue reading
Full Twists
Subject: Full Twists My daughter is 11 and can do her running full twist by herself as long as her tumbling coach is standing there to make sure she doesn’t fall. She does a great job and it looks beautiful. … Continue reading
More Full Twist Problems
Subject: More Full Problems Dear Coach, I was just reading your article on a girl losing her full twists and thought I’d write. My daughter is learning full as well. She is very strong, but for some reason cannot tumble … Continue reading
First Aid Room
Room vs. Area There are two reasons that a first aid room may be preferable over simply a designated first aid area of the gym – privacy and isolation. There are certain injuries, including some injuries that may not be … Continue reading
Gymnastics First Aid Kit Components
It is a wise idea to be prepared for any contingency, accident, natural disaster or situation that might occur while gymnasts, parents and visitors are at your gym. A complete first aid kit is a wise investment. Obviously, accidents and … Continue reading
