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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] We are not into team sports. My 9 year old started ballet. I want him to try yoga as well. He has a girl friend who started competitive gym at 10, but she had a ballet background.[/quote] Boys who are athletic and coordinated can start gymnastics late (up to 10-11 or so) and do well. There isn't a rush to beat puberty like there is for girls. There's a lot the boys can't do until they start developing bigger muscles around puberty. [/quote] Girls can start gymnastics at 10-11 also. If they like that sort of thing but don't want regular gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline might be a good option. Also, fencing? Archery? Parkour? Swimming? I can assure you that "every" 9 year old is not playing team sports. My 9 year old takes dance and gymnastics classes. Nothing competitive. She'll play soccer at school next year, and she's done some running. Being active is the key, not being competitive.[/quote]
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