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Before any gymnastics meet, hours of practice have been spent physically and mentally preparing for the competition. However, young gymnasts may still feel overwhelmed with all of the pressure that they put on themselves to do their very best. Here are some tips for how a gymnast at any level can prepare for a gymnastics meet.
Pack your bag the night before
It may be obvious, but take the time to pack your bag the night before. If you have to get up at 6 am to drive to the meet across your state, it’s best to grab your packed bag as you leave rather than trying to do it
V-Force Elite in Madera, CA, opened in July 2010, by Katelyn and Megan Verduzco. Both were competitive gymnasts growing up and wanted to turn their love for gymnastics into a career. They started small with 3 employees, 12 team gymnasts, and a handful of recreational classes. They now have 16 staff members, over 70 competitive girls and boys, and over 500 students attending weekly classes. Snowflake outfits V-Force Elite’s competitive teams, attends their hosted competitions and events as a vendor, and maintains a consignment in their gym.
With a new year comes another round of our Leotard of the Month event. Let's talk about our monthly leotards and what January has to offer before the month is over!
What is the Leotard of the Month?
Our Leotard of the Month event happens each year from January to October. Each month, a new leotard appears in our store and on our website for a discounted price (this year's price is $25.23). Each leotard is only
You’ve put in the hours of practice and you’re feeling confident in your skills and routines. You have put on your sparkly competition leotard and you are getting ready to show off your gymnastics. But what about your hair??
You don’t have to always do a boring ponytail or bun. With just a few easy steps, you can turn a simple hairstyle into something fun and expressive for your next competition.
Here are 6 cool hairstyles to try for your next gymnastics meet:
1. Braids and braided ponytails.
There are plenty of variations on traditional braids and ponytails that you can try.
You can add simple twists or braids to your hair before pulling it into a ponytail or you can try out a variety of braiding styles like the fishtail or a classic French
It can be hard knowing how to pick the right gymnastics gym, especially if you are new to the sport of gymnastics. Snowflake Designs is here to help you make sure you select the right gym for your new gymnast!
1. Coaches
A coach or teacher can make or break your child’s gymnastics experience. While you’re at the gym looking at the equipment, watch the coaches working with the gymnasts. Are they attentive? Do they get and keep the kids motivated? Do they seem knowledgeable? Ask a few parents how their children enjoy the coaches. Coaches and staff should be approachable for comments,
