problem with USA J.O. compulsories

Much of Canada is adopting the American program. I love it. Overall it’s far better than the hodge podge of ever changing rules Canadian girls have had in the past.

One big downside!

Tony Retrosi:

… USAG compulsory program. The average age of the Level 3’s in most gyms is 8 years old. If they do 1 level per year

Level 4 – 9
Level 5 – 10
Level 6 – 11
Level 7 – 12
Level 8 – 13
Level 9 – 14
Level 10- 15

You are simply going to run out of time. How can you take the USAG system and use it to the benefit of most gymnasts and certainly for the more talented gymnasts? …

Problems with Linear Gymnastics

Your training plan should be independent of any set of judging rules.

Don’t limit your kids.