Gym Parent Advice

Did you know that Snowflake Designs was founded by a gymnastics mom? LaDonna Snow started making her then 2-year-old daughter gymnastics leotards almost 40 years ago. Fast forward almost 40 years and that 2-year-old daughter, Kindra, is now the President of Snowflake. We have several other gymnastics moms on our team here at Snowflake as well! So, we have a lot of personal experience and knowledge that we want to share with each of you to help you and your gymnast have the best experience possible! Read below for some gymnastics parent tips!

  1. DIY Hair Scrunchie Valentines for Gymnasts

    The Perfect Valentine's for Gymnasts

    Looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day craft or activity? Or does your gymnast need Valentine's to give to her teammates? Snowflake has you covered with easy and inexpensive DIY hair scrunchie Valentines!

    How to Make Hair Scrunchie Valentines

    First, you will need to order some hair scrunchies from Snowflake Designs. Luckily for you, you can get 5 hair scrunchies for $10! Shop Grab Bag Hair Scrunchies here!

    Once you have your gymnastics hair scrunchies, cut a small piece of paper into the shape

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  2. Gift Cards Make the Perfect Gift for Gymnasts

    Gymnastics Gift Card

    Snowflake Designs Digital Gift Cards


    Are you still looking for that perfect gift for your gymnast this Christmas? But you are worried that your order will not arrive in time for the Holidays? No need to stress, Snowflake has you covered this holiday season! Get your gymnast a digital Snowflake Designs Gift Card


    You can select the price of the gift card anywhere between $10 - $500. They are very easy to purchase and you do not have to wait for it to be delivered. The gift card can be sent directly to the recipient's email address! There is no better last–minute gift for gymnasts!


    With a Snowflake Designs gift card, your gymnast can purchase whatever she wants most from our one-stop gymnastics shop. She can choose from our large selection of gymnastics leotards

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  3. How to Win and Lose Gracefully in Gymnastics

    Winning and Losing Takes Grace and Skill

    Every gymnast will at some point have to face winning and losing. Learning how to win humbly and lose gracefully is very important for any athlete, but especially for gymnasts. If a gymnast never learns the "right way" to win and lose, they will face struggles in their gymnastics career. These gymnasts don't make good teammates who celebrate their friends' wins despite their own loss, or humble their own win to support a friend through a bad loss. The art of a graceful win and loss is extremely important to being a great gymnast. We wanted to share some tips and tricks on winning, and losing, gracefully in gymnastics.

    Gymnasts who start competing at a young age have more experience with winning and losing, and so are less likely to worry about a loss or brag about a win when they're older. If your child is interested in competing at a young age, let them! More experience with winning and losing will only help them later in life.

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  4. Inspirational Gymnastics Movies for Movie Night

    As winter continues, the weather seems to get chillier by the day. The best thing to do when it gets cold outside is to cuddle up in a blanket, pop some popcorn, and watch a movie with all of your gymnastics friends. But what will you watch during your movie night?

    We have some movie suggestions that are gymnastics and sports-focused. We found a few great inspirational movies that are sure to get you and your gymnastic besties ready to do your best in the gym!

    Gymnastics Films

    1. Full Out (2015, Rated TV-PG)

    This film is based on a true story about 14-year-old Ariana Berlin, a California gymnast who was involved in a car accident that halts her gymnastics progression. With the help of hip-hop dancing and UCLA coach Valorie Kondos Field, Ariana works towards a place on the UCLA gymnastics team.

    1. McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012, Rated TV-G)

    This film is about American Girl McKenna, a young and talented

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  5. Ways to Save Money for Gymnastics Leotards

    Ways to Earn Money for Gymnastics Leotards

    Most gymnasts have heard it before: “If you want a new gymnastics leotard, you need to help pay for it.”

    It’s always fun to get a new gymnastic leotard. With new designs coming out all the time, it’s hard to choose just one…or a few…or a LOT! Let’s face it: gymnasts want all the leotards they can get. But a gym parent will only buy so many before the infamous “you need to help pay for it.”

    There are lots of fun and easy ways to save up money to treat yourself to a new leotard! We’ve got a few ideas here:

    Start with a Savings Jar

    Find a piggy bank or jar you can use to save money in. You could even decorate the outside of the jar to make it fun! Put a picture of the leotard you’re saving for on the jar,

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