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Ways To Help Your Gymnast Deal With Meet Nerves

Ways To Help Your Gymnast Deal With Meet Nerves

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Written by Madison Melancon

We know it can be nerve-wracking to perform in front of anyone, let alone be judged for it. Here are some helpful tips to help ease your gymnasts’ nerves before her meets each weekend.

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The Meets Go On in 2021

The Meets Go On in 2021

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Written by Janine Winters
Team Destira loves meet season because we’re fantastic at designing unique commemorative leos for events nationwide and because our team enjoys traveling to meets and seeing athletes, coaches, owners, and families year after year. What happened to meets in 2021? Check out some of this year's striking custom designs!
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Visualization for Gymnasts

Visualization for Gymnasts

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Written by Janine Winters
Effective visualization can help gymnasts learn, gain confidence, and even improve your coordination. We'll walk you through it. Plus, an invitation to join Valorie Kondos Field and Jill Hicks at their Success Summit for Gymnasts and Parents. Register here!
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Visualizing:  A tool for every athlete

Visualizing: A tool for every athlete

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Written by Ashley Hansen
Visualizing is arguably one of the most useful tools for gymnasts and for athletes in every sport...
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Junior World Championships

Junior World Championships

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Written by Aaron Welch
USA’s best Juniors will represent their country at the first-ever Junior World Championships!
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A collegiate gymnast's NCAA Championships experience

A collegiate gymnast's NCAA Championships experience

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Written by Ashley Hansen
NCAA National Championships are upon us once more. Julia Ross, a former alumnus of the Denver Gymnastics Team, currently ranked No. 5, answered some questions for us about this weekend’s championships and shared her own experience as a competitive gymnast at the college level.
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Take a look at Elite Gymnastics

Take a look at Elite Gymnastics

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Written by Ashley Hansen
Have you ever wondered about elite gymnastics? What it takes to become an elite gymnast, or what being an “elite” means exactly?! Elite gymnastics draws most people into the gymnastics world. Let's take a closer look.
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Finishing your competition season strong!

Finishing your competition season strong!

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Written by Ashley Hansen
We think that at this time of the season it’s important to check-in with yourself. How are you feeling? The healthier you are in mind, body and spirit, the better your gymnastics will be. Stay Strong, Be Fierce.
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Level 9 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

Level 9 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

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Written by Ashley Hansen
Wow! You are a Level 9 gymnast! You’ve obtained a 34.0 (or higher) All-Around Score at Level 8 and now, as a Level 9, you’re capable of skills most people only dream of doing! Destira is here with supportive guidance to help you along.
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Level 8 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

Level 8 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

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Written by Ashley Hansen
Level 7… check! Congratulations on moving up to Level 8. Level 8 means you’re flipping your first...
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Level 7 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

Level 7 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

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Written by Ashley Hansen
Learn about the requirements for Level 7 Gymnastics here! As with all levels, a gymnast must be proficient in her previous level in order to be able to compete at the higher. Proficiency is at the advice of her coach, and in obtaining the required mobility score from the previous level.
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Level 6 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

Level 6 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

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Written by Ashley Hansen
You did it! You you accomplished a 32.00 AA in Level 5. That’s no small feat, so please take a mo...
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Compulsory Gymnastics: Competing for the first time!

Compulsory Gymnastics: Competing for the first time!

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Written by Ashley Hansen
Compulsory Gymnastics: An understanding of the Junior Olympic Compulsory Program!  Has your athl...
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Braids, buns, and ponytails... Hair DO'S for gymnastics competitions.

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Written by Krystal Weakley
Blog by Donna Levy, Destira Founder As a mom to former gymnasts (and gymnasts still at heart), I ...
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