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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question from a 'newbie':  DC has been taking gymnastics casually and 'for fun' for several years on and off but has always had an interest and some proficiency. In order to compete at the USAG or MDL level, would a gymnast have to have 'started' the level of serious practice I'm reading about here at a much younger age (DC will be 8 this year)?  I don't want to encourage the interest in pre-team and team if, frankly, there is no chance that DC will ultimately end up participating at that level.  This isn't about protecting a snowflake -- this is about whether DC would learn as much and enjoy the sport as much if she were strictly taking classes 'for fun' as opposed to taking classes with a potential aim of participating in a team.  My bottom-line question is whether starting training/preparing seriously at age 8 can lead at all to participating in a competitive team.  TIA[/quote]

My son was 9 when he started and competes at the USAG level.  He progressed very rapidly.  It's a huge commitment though - 14 hours a week in the gym minimum, often more, plus another 2 of private coaching.  [/quote]

8 is not too old of she is talented, though she will likely be on preteam with younger girls at first.  But it's probably easier for boys to start later. [/quote]

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