tjmw2727
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My dd was invited to a practice with a local team tomorrow and is very excited. She is 8yo and skates at a fairly high level for her age. We are new to the area, moved from MA to DE and she really wants to make friends and be on the team.
I have heard lots of pros and cons about synchro in general and from other moms who have done it and are doing it.
My main concern is her age for a few reasons .
If she skates at her level the kids will be older
If she skates with her peers she may get bored, we are working hard on it but when she gets bored she misbehaves
She may not realize the commitment she is making and sign on for something, including traveling, that she isn't ready for
She loves to figure skate, loves to compete and is very driven so this may or may not be a good thing.
Obviously I will make the final decision along with her coach but I would love to hear both positive and negative imput if anyone has experience.
TIA
TJ
I have heard lots of pros and cons about synchro in general and from other moms who have done it and are doing it.
My main concern is her age for a few reasons .
If she skates at her level the kids will be older
If she skates with her peers she may get bored, we are working hard on it but when she gets bored she misbehaves
She may not realize the commitment she is making and sign on for something, including traveling, that she isn't ready for
She loves to figure skate, loves to compete and is very driven so this may or may not be a good thing.
Obviously I will make the final decision along with her coach but I would love to hear both positive and negative imput if anyone has experience.
TIA
TJ
