Is 12 Too Old To Start Rhythmic Gymnastics?

Question

Hello,

My daughter really wants to do rythmic gymnastics but she's scared that all the other girls will laugh at her. She cannot do the splits but she stretches occasionally. She has been offered a place at one of the best rythmic clubs in Merseyside 'St.Helens rythmic Gymnastics Club' so she was really looking forward too it.

What Is this skill called ?

http://www.thewe.cc/thewei/&_/images6/venezuela/r979118645.jpe

And also, what is this skill called ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdEJCtb9YlM

Could sombody also tell me how to practice these skills. Thank you

Answer 1

never too old. go for it!

Answer 2

Your never too old to start anything - its so true! Good Luck to her.

Answer 3

nope some ppl start at 18

Answer 4

i was the same - im starting in september and i'm 13 :)

when i was at the try outs i thought they would all laugh, but they didn't.

just tell her to ignore them if they do :)))

if she doesn't start soon it'll be too late!

get her in that gym ;)