- May 10, 2011
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I think every division has it's own personality as it's own "look." Gyms that may contend as heavy favorites in one division may not be in another.In my eyes, a first year team placing top ten is remarkable and an amazing feat, regardless of program. Of course it's easier for some to harbor a competitive team in a competitive division, but it still shouldn't take away from the work the kids put in.
There's probably 1000 reasons for that that only the coaches and their philosophy of gym/athlete development really know. But any gym that had a contending team in any division is doing something right.
I don't think you have to have EVERY team you field be a medal contender in order to be considered legit or "worthy." I've got a son on a "contender" team that I feel will definitely put up a fight for a globe. I've got a daughter on a team that if it finishes top ten we're throwing a party because that will be an amazing victory for a team only in its second season (and last year that new baby team didn't make finals). They're already stronger this year. Will they contend for a medal, not likely, but they're growing, learning and getting better every competition and that's victory enough for me. They will be a contender eventually but they've got a few seasons before they start mixing things up. That's okay. I'm crazy proud of those kids and don't think they're any less important than my sons team just because they're one of the newest worlds teams to our gym.
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