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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My daughter recently quit competitive gymnastics. She got to the point where the hours- 15/week- were too much and she wanted to try other things. Gymnasts take about 2-3 weeks off per year on average so the pace is relentless. As they go up the levels, the hours will only increase more. Most level
7 are at 20 hours per week and it only increases from there[/quote]

Can I ask how old your daughter is?  Do you/does she regret going the competitive path?

My 8 yo is on a level 3 team, so she will be looking at 9 hours a week when school starts.  That's a big jump for rec classes.  She really, really wants to be on the team, but I'm nervous about how it will impact her ability to continue with other sports or extracurriculars.  I'm even wondering about time to hang out with friends.  I wish I knew other parents whose kids have been on the team, but I don't know them, yet.  I understand that she's only 8 and taking a year away from other sports isn't going to be a big deal.  I do know, though, that it seems like taking time off of gymnastics means you can't go back.  :([/quote]

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