Another "is he/she suitable"
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:25 pm
Hi,
Apologies if you have gone over this 100 times before.
Daughter is 10 years old is 4'4" and weighs 58 pounds, she has been training gymnastics for 5 years (she has done quite well and has got to regional level), but the 22 hours a week training is beginning to get to her and she is looking to move to something else, and to be honest so are we, gymnasts have such a short career for so much training and we want her to be able to do something for many years to come and not burn out at 15/16.
Obviously high jump is out (she is second smallest in her class!) as are things like shot putt (she hasn't much weight!) despite her height she is quite quick over short distances she can just about hit 15 seconds for the 100m, and is very strong (can hit 20 straight leg chin ups without a sweat), but she is never going to be the tallest person in the world, so we are at a loss as to what sport would work.
So would PV be a good option?, is she a bit young?, how much training would be involved initially? and would she even be able to lift the pole?
Any advice would be appreciated
Sophie
Apologies if you have gone over this 100 times before.
Daughter is 10 years old is 4'4" and weighs 58 pounds, she has been training gymnastics for 5 years (she has done quite well and has got to regional level), but the 22 hours a week training is beginning to get to her and she is looking to move to something else, and to be honest so are we, gymnasts have such a short career for so much training and we want her to be able to do something for many years to come and not burn out at 15/16.
Obviously high jump is out (she is second smallest in her class!) as are things like shot putt (she hasn't much weight!) despite her height she is quite quick over short distances she can just about hit 15 seconds for the 100m, and is very strong (can hit 20 straight leg chin ups without a sweat), but she is never going to be the tallest person in the world, so we are at a loss as to what sport would work.
So would PV be a good option?, is she a bit young?, how much training would be involved initially? and would she even be able to lift the pole?
Any advice would be appreciated
Sophie