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Expert: Elle Boyce - 9/21/2006


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My daughter currently competes as a 9 year old Level 4. We would like to purchase a balance beam for her to practice at home. What type and size would you suggest?

Answer
It depends on what you're trying to accomplish.  If you are merely trying to establish comfort in doing skills on the beam, then I would go with Tumbl Trak's sectional floor beam (Item #SB-100).  It comes in 4 ft sections that can be added together, so you can make it long and short as you need to.

If you're looking into getting something a little farther off the ground, to do some serious training on, and you have the space, look into their spring beam.  It's awesome.

Elle

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Elle Boyce

Expertise

I can answer any question regarding pre-school through optional competitive gymnastics, although I have more of an expertise in USAG Levels 1-6. I can recommend teaching techniques and drills for skills from preschool through Women`s Level 6 (USAG) gymnastics. I can also answer questions about the history of gymnastics, the apparatus used in both men`s and women`s gymnastics. I choreograph women`s gymnastics routines, and mix music for floor routines. I am also ready to offer advice for those who want to expand or start a comprehensive gymnastics program.

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I was a former optional gymnast at Cascade Elite Gymnastics in Washington State. I have coached preschool, recreational, compulsory, and optional gymnasts. At this time, I am coaching at Moberly Gymnastics Academy in Moberly, MO. I am responsible for creating lesson plans and developing the program from preschool level to our compulsory. I coach all levels, although work mainly with Developmental and Compulsories. IF YOU NEED FLOOR MUSIC, I CAN HELP YOU! I MIX AND CUSTOM CUT FLOOR MUSIC FOR ALL LEVELS OF OPTIONAL GYMNASTS. CONTACT ME ASAP FOR A DEMO CD TO PLAY ON YOUR COMPUTER.

Organizations
Coach, Moberly Gymnastics Academy. Professional Member, USA Gymnastics.

Education/Credentials
USAG Safety Certified. PDCP Levels 1 & 2.

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