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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I am in exactly the same spot with my 7 year old. I know she'd be a great gymnast and she is interested. I took gymnastics as a kid for several years and loved it, but I am wary of signing my daughter up for a few reasons.  First, with 3 kids, we can't afford it time or money wise if she is on a team. (I suspect that, based on her skill level, she would be encouraged to join one.) Second, as an adult, I am bummed that there are really no outlets for me to do gymnastics recreationally (anyone know any?). I'm trying to encourage my kids to try sports they can enjoy their whole lives. Third, when I signed my kids up for a week long gymnastics camp last summer, 2 of them (tweens) came home and started talking about dieting (!). These kids are not overweight, but their counselor was talking about the need to diet to be a good gymnast. That really concerned me.  So, for now, I am encouraging my 7 year old to do indoor rock climbing, which she loves. That said, I am still thinking of gymnastics if I can find a place that will encourage skill without focusing on competition or weight fixation.[/quote]

Dynamite has adult classes!! Last time I checked, so did Hills and Preston. [/quote]

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