Blog — Gymnastics Stories
Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast (and a July Fundraiser!)
Share your gymnastics story! The best of the best in our sport started just like you. They started in preschool classes, or not until they were ten. They started with admiring gymnasts on TV, and wanting to fly too. They started with a first day, a first try. You inspire us, so we’re celebrating you.
Guest Post: Gena + Jennalyn
In this guest post, Gena Abong shares the story of her daughter's introduction to gymnastics at a birthday party, falling in the love with the sport, and finding a gym that meets her training needs and wants right where they are. Thank you for sharing your story, Gena! Love at First Flip Jennalyn is a 9-year-old gymnast living in California. This...
Guest Post: Never Quit on a Bad Day
Off-days — when you can't believe you ever loved this sport that is so mentally and physically challenging, and think you might be better suited to badminton instead — are part of gymnastics. Quit, if that's right for you, but not when you're down. Today Guest Contributor Laura Battle shares her story about encouraging her gymnast to persevere after a bad day at practice.
Guest Post: Becoming the Best Gym Parent for Your Athlete
Guest writer Anna shares her story of a big perspective shift in how she shows up for her 10-year-old gymnast.
Guest Post: Overcoming the Odds
Kaelyn is a ten-year-old level 4 gymnast in the JO program at Virginia Elite Gymnastics Academy. She loves gymnastics even though she has some atypical challenges in building strength and skills. We love your positive attitude and determined spirit, Kaeyln!
A collegiate gymnast's NCAA Championships experience
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.
UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi’s viral floor routine: JOY!
Katelyn Ohashi's amazing viral video reminds us that there is joy in doing what we love.