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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To help you, it would be helpful to know if you are in MD, Dc or VA. What level are they currently competing?  If they want to participate in other sports, Xcel is more flexible. It is possible to be a multi-sport athlete in DP, but a lot harder once they are in the upper levels. [/quote]

+1.  My DD switched from Junior levels to Xcel at the start of middle school, when she wanted to stay with gymnastics, but knew she wouldn't want to make it her life.

She enjoyed those two years before moving on to a different sport.[/quote]

Same here. OP, how invested are your daughters? Do they WANT to keep going?

My daughter was still into it in 7th grade, but her growth spurt sent her to the struggle bus physically and emotionally. She was done by 8th, then went on to be a good athlete in a couple of sports that were new to her. [/quote]

Growth spurts are particularly challenging for gymnasts b/c the changes in height or weight distribution during puberty completely messes with center of gravity, which is so critical when tossing your body upside down on a 4 inch wide beam.  ;)  It's not uncommon to see attrition at the beginning of MS and then again at the beginning of HS.  Some stick through it all the way.  My DC will be a senior next year and there are less than 5 gymnasts still on team when when DC started.  Only those that really, really, really love it stay in the DP program. Many former teammates are involved in track, dive or soccer.  Gymnasts transition very well to a number of sports, but maybe not basketball. :p[/quote]

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