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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!
Jr Olympic vs. College vs. Elite Gymnastics - What's the Difference?
The college gymnastics season is in full swing, and every young, aspiring gymnast loves to watch these amazing women perform. Some young gymnasts want to compete in college, while others want to go all the way to the Olympic level. But what’s the difference between NCAA and Olympic gymnastics? And how do they compare to the Jr. Olympic program your gymnast is in now?
Surprisingly, college gymnastics is closer to Jr. Olympics than you’d think. And the elite level gymnastics is very different from both.
Gym coaches do so much for their gymnasts, from teaching skills and helping their students perfect those skills to being the cheerleaders and support system for their gymnasts at meets. As we gear up for National Gymnastics Day this weekend, let's show our favorite coaches some love!
To recognize all of their hard work and dedication, we wanted to give you some ideas for how you can show appreciation for your coach. Our very own ambassadors Chloe, Rose, Maddy, Sydney, and Kairi also shared with us what makes their gym coaches so special!
What Should I Do To Show My Coach I Appreciate Them?
Work hard and show dedication! Coaches use their knowledge, talent, and time to teach their gymnasts skills. Great ways to express appreciation for your coach
If you go to any sporting event from a hometown gymnastics meet to the Olympics and take time to look around at the crowd around you, you will find that it will always be filled with the athletes’ family members. When it comes to sports competitions, families are the backbone of the support system that helps athletes strive to do their best.
Positive reinforcement goes a long way
If an athlete did not have the best practice or a reach a personal goal at a competition, their family is always there to help pull them back up with positive reinforcement. Any kind words, encouraging stories, or gestures from a family member can mean
Snowflake Designs creates many gymnastic leotards in unique and fun designs that you can wear in and out of the gym. You, a Snowflake fan, become an expert in wearing these leotards, whether they are colorful, graceful, or traditional. But have you ever wondered if you could become an expert leotard designer?
Try it out for yourself with this leotard template! Create a design for this leotard! You can choose its color, rhinestone pattern, or even the words and phrases that appear on it! Finally, don’t forget to add the Snowflake logo!
Gymnasts love their gym friends, but working hard in the gym means that there just isn’t enough time to spend time together during practice! That is why you have to make time outside of the gym to have fun with your friends. Don’t have any ideas of what to do? Here are a few activities your gymnast can do with her friends outside of the gym!
House Hangout
The simplest way to spend time with your gym friends outside of gymnastics is to hang out at your house! Grab some snacks, drinks, and games, and have a great time in your home or backyard. If you and your
