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Who better to get gymnastics tips and tricks from than gymnastics experts?! Our team here at Snowflake is full of gymnastics experts with a variety of experiences and knowledge in the sport of gymnastics. We have former gymnasts, former & current gymnastics coaches, gymnastics moms, and former dancers on our team that allow us to provide you with the best gymnastics tips and tricks! Read below to become and expert in gymnastics yourself!
Having a leotard that fits is very important for performing your best in the gym and at meets, and getting the perfect size starts with measuring the right way. Before we start, here’s what you’ll need:
A soft measuring tape (or string and a ruler/yardstick if you do not have a soft measuring tape available)
A parent, guardian, or coach to take the measurements
As we continue into 2023, many of you may be working on your New Year’s Resolutions, whether that’s learning a new skill or overcoming a fear. During this time of improvement and learning, you may find yourself struggling to land that new skill you’re learning just right or to build up the courage to try that skill you can’t quite figure out. Making a mistake because of this or other reasons during practice, or a meet, never feels good. A mess-up or a fail can make you feel sad, angry, scared, or embarrassed, and that’s natural. It’s important to remember that we’re only human though, and mistakes can happen! While it’s nearly impossible to avoid making mistakes every now and then, here are some helpful tips from our very own Snowflake fans on how to cheer yourself up or overcome the negative feelings that come with mess-ups and fails.
Summer is here! Many gymnasts are out of school and spending their days practicing in the gym. Running the same practice over and over can get a bit dull and unexciting, though. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of fun gymnastics games you can play with your whole team during practice this summer!
Coaches, these games are great ways to condition your team and let them practice important basic skills, while still having fun!
Wheelbarrow Workout
This exercise is a fun and easy way to condition your team. Have your team split up into pairs. One gymnast is the “wheelbarrow”, and the other is the “walker”. The “walker” will hold the “wheelbarrow’s” feet, while the “wheelbarrow” walks on her hands facing the floor. Have your team line up on one
Hello gymnasts! We know that a lot of you are going back to school around this time, and many of you are returning to your education via online classes and meetings. Along with the difficulty of online classes, we know that you are also continuing gymnastics practice, whether that is at home or in the gym. This can all become a huge balancing act, so Snowflake Designs has come up with some tips to help you manage your time and stay on track in both school and gymnastics. Even if you are going back to school like normal, you can still use these tips to be successful!
Keep Track of Class Times and Due Dates
One of the struggles of school is making sure that all of your homework is done on time. You might find it easier to
Gymnastic 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, let's show our favorite coaches some love! To recognize all of their hard work and dedication, Snowflake Designs wanted to give you some ideas for how you can show appreciation for your coach. We also wanted to highlight the answers from one of our previous What’s Up Wednesdays, where we had some Snowflake fans give their coaches a shout-out, and tell us why their favorite gym coach is so special to them!
What should I do to show my gymnastics coach that I appreciate them?
