Gymnastics for Parents

Do you want to better understand gymnastics scoring? Are you wondering how gymnastics judges decide on the score for each gymnastics routine? In this article, we'll detail the process gymnastics judges go through when coming up with a score. In this article we'll specifically be talking about judging USA Gymnastics's Junior Olympic program, the gymnastics levels 1-10, along… Read More →

It can be hard to know exactly what kind of leotard to buy your gymnast. There are so many different materials, brands, some expensive leotards along with some cheaper ones.  Leotards are what most girls wear to gymnastics class.  I know when I first started doing gymnastics, the weren't many options for where you could… Read More →

Are you looking to throw an AMAZING gymnastics party? Look no further because GymnasticsHQ has you covered! Click Here to Download Your GymnasticsHQ's Party Invitations and Thank You Cards   When throwing a gymnastics party you have two options: have your party at a gymnastics center or have a gymnastics-themed party at home. If you're… Read More →

A handstand pirouette is a gymnastics skill that is one of those big milestone skills in her progressions; after mastering a handstand pirouette on floors, a gymnast can move on to cast handstands and pirouettes on bars.  Handstand pirouettes can be completed on bars, beam and floor. We will be going over bars and beam… Read More →

Are you looking to buy home gymnastics equipment, and want to know what pieces of equipment are best for your gymnast ? If so, you've come to the right place!  Home gymnastics equipment is great for helping both beginner and advanced gymnasts improve their skills by practicing at home. Practicing at home can help your… Read More →

Do you wish you could have more confidence in your gymnastics ability? Do you compare yourself to other gymnasts around you and feel less competent than them? Do you let other people's opinions of you determine your confidence in gymnastics? Do you want a free Confidence Bundle with 7 Confidence Building Worksheets ? Click Here… Read More →

The Xcel Program is a national USA Gymnastics program of gymnastics levels that runs alongside the Development Program, formerly the Junior Olympic (JO) program. The Xcel program is a completely separate, alternate program.  Many parents want help deciding whether their gymnast should compete in the Xcel program or switch to a gym that would have… Read More →