In gymnastic competitions do the mats have springs(I mean college and higher up to the Olympics)?
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The floor is not a mat. It is made of wood with springs underneath. There is a very thin foam layer above the wood, and a carpet on top.\n\nYes, there are springs though, like what the other person said.
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I was on my college dance team, and I can give you a few tips:\n\n- If the team requires minimum tumbling proficiency then make sure that your daughter has enough comfort with her skills that she can perform under pressure.\n\n- She should wear comfortable gym shorts and a short-sleeved t-shirt and her hair pulled back off her face for tryouts.  If the judges can't tell for sure if her legs and arms are straight when they should be straight, then she may get marked off for that.\n\n- Enthusiasm can ALWAYS make up for mistakes.  Nobody is ever perfect in tryouts, but the girl that makes eye contact with the judges, moves with confidence, and has good facial expressions can beat out those with slightly better technical ability but no spirit.
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Gotta get the body dome, otherwise known as a BOSU BALL instead of a wobble board. WHY? there are two side to a bosu ball. When you are just starting out with your core workouts you stand on the dome, flat side down. this is the beginner way. As you get better, this will be too easy so you flip the bosu ball over and now stand on the flat surface, ball side down. As you improve further, move your feet in closer together. WHEE! LOTSA FUN< HARD WORK!\n A wobble board has one level of difficulty, not very adaptable to skill level improvements.
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http://www.torontopremiergymnastics.com/\n\nI believe they are associated with Gymnastics Ontario which is a fabulous company.\n\nhttp://www.ogf.com/
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Indoors with a beanbag. I see college javelin and discus throwers use beanbags all the time. They throw them again the wall in the Gym.
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i have no idea, but as a red-blooded american guy i implore all females to investigate the fine art of flexibility. good times.\n\ngirls that can do the splits and place their ankles behind their ears ROCK!!!!\n\ngood luck
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A mat is not absolutely necessary.  It is useful for a few things.  It defines the parameters of the posture, it is cushy, and it makes the floor not slippery (carpet would work, but sheet?).  You can tell for yourself if you need it.
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Those girls are amazing gymnast, like Mattie Larson.  The camp there is fantastic.  I got Mattie's autograph before.  Does Shantessa Pama's gym have the diet thing?
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In gymnastics you have different things like the bars and vault and beam and so forth.  But tumbling is another name for acrobatics.  Acrobatics includes dance and everything is done on the floor.  You also don't have spring mats like you do in gymnastics.  The moves in gymnastics also have different names than the moves in acro (tumbling).
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I am in gymnastics! Level 6. i LOVE gymnastics!!!!!! Also check out the web site Shawn is an AMAZING gymnast! it's NOT me though! I wish! She is 14 and hoping to make it to the olympics!
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I also do and teach gymnastics. What do you need pictures of? Let me know and i'll find some for you. My e-mail is usagymnast_perfect10@yahoo.com so you can let me know!
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Take a gymnastics class .
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Generally speaking, no. Wrestling is a secondary sport in terms of media coverage and school support in most places, with basketball getting the lion's share of coverage and support. Still, there are exceptions in locales where there is a perennial state or national power in the sport.
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if you can practice on a sping floor... it like the floor that you compete on if your in cheer or gymnastics\npeace&&love♥\nOCwahine
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Dalhousie University, University of Toronto, McMaster, University of Western Ontario, University of Alberta, Universtiry of Ottawa, Queen's University, University of British Columbia\nhttp://physiotherapy.dal.ca/physio2_4227.html
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I love gym!! My favorite event is bars and floor!! I just hyperextended my knee doing a dismount off of bars.  I you can help me with my questions...  I'm in level 7, almost 8!! I'm missing a lot of new skills!! Also I'm having a v ery boring summer b/c of this.
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This is a hard one. I am a fairly high-level competitive gymnast (*points to username*), and state champion though nowhere near elite level, and I started at age 4. It's really hard to accustom your body to the movements and have enough time to even reach the easiest competitive level if you start after age 10, or maybe 12 at the latest. 17 is supposed to be the peak that you reach after years and years of constant work.\n\nI certainly don't want to discourage you from starting my beloved sport, but I just want to warn you about it all. If you still feel sure about it, go right ahead and try it, though! (It will be a lot easier if you lift weights and stretch at home as well as at practice.)\n\nHowever, if you are not sure, I'd advise you to start off with a tumbling and dance class instead of full-blown gymnastics. You'd be able to advance more quickly since there would be less to learn, but you'd still get the floor exercise elements of gymnastics. In fact, if you're really good at it, you may even be invited to join the actual gymnastics team!\n\nAlso, most gyms offer "open gym" a couple of times a month (usually a Friday night), when you can go into the gym to play around and practice. It's a great opportunity to get used to the equipment and stuff.\n\nI hope this answer isn't too long, but I just really wanted to help someone who's interested in my passion! Whatever you decide to do, I'd love it if you'd email me to let me know. Happy gymnastics!