Finally, when all is said and done, total points are calculated. Depending upon type of routine your gymnast has performed, he or she will be given a base number of points, from which raw score is computed. Each misstep - and each flourish - weighs on raw score.

Typically, additions and subtractions are made in form of fractions of a point - .1, .2, .3, .4, .5, and so on. Sometimes, judges are limited in amount of points they can deduct for a single mistake (in other words, sometimes subtractions are limited to .5 points at a time). In end, this gives us our all-too-familiar scoring system. Of course, you definitely want to push for a “10.”

In any case, lots of encouragement is deserved by your gymnast.

If something should go unfavorably during judging process, at very least you will have an idea of what happened. Keep in mind that gymnastics judging is not a science and mistakes can be made. Your little one should not bear burden of politics; he or she is a champion regardless of whether or not a perfect score is attained.

By Murray Hughes Gymnastics Secrets Revealed ”The book EVERY gymnastics parent should read”

http://www.gymnasticssecretsrevealed.com/gymnastics-articles/gymnastics-judging.htm

Those afflicted with bulimia nervosa are typically easier to coax out of their routines than those who have anorexia nervosa. They are also more responsive to therapy. It might not even be necessary for hospitalization, save for severest of cases, which typically include dehydration. Good communication can help prevent all of this from happening.

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is certainly more severe of top two eating disorders that afflict young gymnastics athletes today. Anorexia is rather like bulimia in that an anorexic does not allow food to be digested -- but they take it one step further, and avoid food completely. Laxative use may be present, as well, which is exceedingly dangerous. An anorexic will shy away from situations that involve food. Eventually, malnutrition will get to a point where blood pressure drops, body temperature drops, bone density decreases, hair falls out, and skin becomes grayish and scaly. Lanugo, a downy body hair, may also develop. Anorexia is fatal in up to ten percent of cases, and if it is not, it may require hospitalization and psychiatric treatment in end.

This is, of course, why you must maintain communication with your gymnast and his or her coaches. Encourage your child or children. Don’t let emotional distress develop into something far more serious. Let them know that they are already incredible for their involvement with gymnastics. They don’t need to take mean comments to heart -- and they do need to relax occasionally. Have fun with them! It’s best for all involved.

And with that, good luck to you.

By Murray Hughes Gymnastics Secrets Revealed ”The book EVERY gymnastics parent should read”

http://www.gymnasticssecretsrevealed.com/gymnastics-articles/gymnastics-eating-disorders.htm