All-Star Small Gym/large Gym

[simplymom]

This is probably a silly question, but it's been bothering me:

What constitutes a large gym being large? Or a small gym being small? Is it the number of locations? Square feet? Number of teams/athletes? Or is it just a matter of opinion?

 

[Audrey]

I'm pretty sure it's determined by the number of athletes.

 

[in10sityNY]

75 and under is small gym

 

[simplymom]

Well, that is a lot less complicated then it was in my head :)

OK, so which one do you prefer and why?

 

[kaylalalaxo]

I think 150+ athletes make it large gym? Not sure though!

 

[kaylalalaxo]

Well, that is a lot less complicated then it was in my head :)

OK, so which one do you prefer and why?

I like small gyms better because you can really get the attention with the team (not that big gyms dont) but you can have more one-on-one time with your coaches individually and the practices arent overlapped with teams coming in and out

 

[kelly]

big gyms are better, you have more support at competitions.

 

[aggie1983]

The large gyms are great for the opportunities they provide that your typical small gym simply can't and their ability to really optimize their team placements by leveling out skills and ages. I would presume it would also be easier to find a place for any athlete regardless of age or skill level. That being said, my cp loves her small gym. She knows all the coaches, most of the athletes and loves that when she walks in she gets greeted by name. Advantages to both, just depends on what the cp and family is looking for/needs.

 

[NJ Coach]

By technical standards, gym size is determined by number of athletes. 75 and under is small gym.

 

[peytonnmariee]

if you have a small gym, you dont have to go in small gym. my gym is an we do amazing in large?

 

[Jennajal]

I think the number that makes a large gym should be higher ... A gym who has 76 is considered a " large gym" with let's say stingrays or cea who have around 800 athletes. It's still no comparison.

 

[Angelica]

love a small gym because you know everyone! & large gyms you dont get a chance to meet everyone. But the atmosphere in large gyms are amazing. So much talent...makes you love cheer a little more.