Starting Gymnastics at age 9?

Question

My daughter wants to take gymnastics. Will she be way behind the other kids if she starts classes at age 9? I know some girls are in it from the age of 3.

Answer 1

i started at 7 and im a level 8 and i love it, if you enjoy it youw ill get far, but it will cause some injuries when you get to harder moves but its great fun.

Answer 2

no i started a class when i was 7 or 8 you dont fall behind because if you put her in level 1 they will all be at the same pace and there will be other 9 y/os there

Answer 3

No, plenty of children start at 9 or later.

ex:  cathy Johnson 1980 (not sure of year) olympic gymnast started at age 12

Answer 4

Yes she might be but if she just wants to do it for fun or to learn the moves I don't see any harm in it. She wont be able to compete right away. But I think anything physical for a child like gymnastics is a plus. It teaches coordination and I always wanted to be able to do the handstands etc. It is all a plus if she learns something new and enjoys it.

Answer 5

My friend was 8 when she started!