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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Also this isn't even true. Rec classes use the competitive beams. They use the rings. They use the Pbars. They use the pommel horse. I can't recall if I have seen them use the uneven or high bar but I know they use the mini high bars (which the competitive boys also use). They use the vault sprint board and the trampoline![/quote]

I do agree and can provide some more details. I only quoted a portion of the post but another part of the post they mentioned the pit so I was just explain what a big part of the class program it can be.

The preschool bars have weight limits which were followed when I worked for the county, so any classes with older kids primarily used uneven bars. Again, if classes and team had to be scheduled at the same time, at this time (everything in original gymnastics space) then the area was divided up and shared.

The tumble tracks are used by all programs. Also was a specific rec rotation when I worked there.

If a program doesn’t use certain equipment it would be based on age or skill level, not necessarily team status. Recreational participants who are old enough, big enough, and confident enough can use the high beams or higher bars, for instance. Even lower level teams don’t really use uneven high bars so most rec participants wouldn’t achieve that skill level, but can use the low bars on the set. Coaches also might make stations for rec and lower level teams by putting “blocks” under the high bar so that children can hang or swing with assistance without needing to jump from bar to bar. Taller children can’t fully hang or swing on low bars.

USA Gymnastics safety standards do not recommend allowing preschool children on equipment any higher than roughly within their torso height. So Barcroft has and has always had miniature versions of equipment in order to allow these participants a safe area to develop skills. This equipment actually has a significant footprint that takes away from the equipment and training space for teams.
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