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hi and thanks for taking my question im 15 and turning 16 in march im about 5 foot and have strong legs can do a roundoff backbend kick over when i was younger i did gymnastics and i was pretty good but i stopped in about fourth grade i was wondering if im too old to be able to do gymnastics now and possibly in college
Hi Sarah,
You are never too old to do gymnastics. You can always do skills that are at your level. College gymnastics is VERY competitive. You can however join a gymnastics "club" when you are in college. Most college gymnasts are level 10 or higher with a few level 9's being able to compete.
Pam
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Gymnastics
Answers by Expert:
Pam Rafe-Borges
Expertise
I can answer questions about technique, choreography, skill values for both Women's USAG JO rules and NFHS rules. I have been in this sport for 35 plus years as an athlete and a coach. I have been a judge for 15 plus years.
Experience
I have been in the sport for 30 plus years, as a gymnast, coach, choreographer,pre-school gymnastics instructor, and official.I was the gymnastics director for 10 years at a summer day camp
Organizations
I have a USAG level 10 judges rating. I am also a NJSIAA judge which uses the NFHS rules.
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