tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post2308049002192770368..comments2008-05-17T16:31:16.000-07:00azgymnasticsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-36605396813500979232007-01-08T18:33:00.000-08:002007-01-08T18:33:00.000-08:00

I just found out what happened. Well what they want to tell us. I just read Dana's letter and can't believe they did that. My 2 kids have been going to classes there since april of last year. Ashley was very upset after her class. She wants her other coaches back. So if anyone can tell me where coach corey, amanda(munchkin) and coach amber are I would greatly appreciate it. All of my kids

Gretchen Pinkertonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-47620955833197075992007-01-07T11:43:00.000-08:002007-01-07T11:43:00.000-08:00

I too am very sad about the decision that Tim Martin and the YMCA made to close the competitive gymnastics program. My daughter was to compete in her first meet this month she has worked really hard this year to make the Level 4 team. For now we will be going to Oasis for the month but after that I am not sure what we will be able to afford. The private Gym's are all very expensive. The YMCA

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798705177209080332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-58369227366574031412007-01-07T11:18:00.000-08:002007-01-07T11:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Nakema, Which Danielle are you refering to. Daniell Hall is now coaching at Oasis Gymnastics in Peoria, you might be able to contact her there. Good Luck Julie

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798705177209080332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-308696706538080162007-01-07T08:03:00.000-08:002007-01-07T08:03:00.000-08:00

WOW! I can't believe all of this has happened. I recently joined the YMCA gymnastics program. My daughter wanted to join the competitive cheer program, but they were not taking new people at this time, so I thought my daughter could kill some time doing the gymnastics as it has all of the tumbeling she enjoys. We signed up for begining gymnastics. When the opprotunity arose to change to the

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-77761009915014540202007-01-07T00:43:00.000-08:002007-01-07T00:43:00.000-08:00

Hi M.G. Tarquini, Thanks for your support. We're hoping to use this blog in the ways you suggest, and also as a general discussion forum for everyone to use. Now that the blog is arranged the way we want it, we will start using the main posts as you suggest. Thank you very much!

azgymnasticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183268209149777951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-82766611596994726472007-01-06T14:04:00.000-08:002007-01-06T14:04:00.000-08:00

I am very disappointed in the decision the YMCA has made in regards to gymnastics. I was looking forward for my daughter, Amelia, to work with Miss Danielle. Amelia has a lot of potential and they lost some of the best teachers and coaches. I was wondering if anyone had a way to contact Danielle and if they do to please give her my email and ask her to contact me. My name is Nakema, my daughter's

Nakemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15627155783452778653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-34774681243223195582007-01-05T09:09:00.000-08:002007-01-05T09:09:00.000-08:00

Mike? This kind of thing belongs in top blog posts, not in comment trails. I'm not certain what the purpose of this blog is, but it seems an excellent vehicle for informing of what exactly happened, as well as keeping parents updated on media coverage, or developments with the coaches and kids. If there's anything in the comments that should be brought to light, I suggest highlighting it in a top

M.G. Tarquinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970872751327021013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-84367122167480929052007-01-04T21:16:00.000-08:002007-01-04T21:16:00.000-08:00

Is there a reason nobody is signing their name? Isn't everybody an adult? What are you afraid of? I sent my kids to the YMCA for gymnastics training. Two days ago, without warning, my son showed up to practice and found out that he was no longer part of the Y team. My children love their coaches. The coaches are the most important aspect of training. I'm probably as far off the 'inside loop' as

M. G. Tarquinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17932033656251643155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-28881478503993967512007-01-04T13:43:00.000-08:002007-01-04T13:43:00.000-08:00

I haven't seen any of the news coverage yet. I'm confused if this is an issue with all the Greater Phoenix YMCAs or just the Deer Valley branch. Enlightenment always appreciated. Avi's mom

M.G. Tarquinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970872751327021013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7128140965843546554.post-57266191741618007912007-01-04T05:27:00.000-08:002007-01-04T05:27:00.000-08:00

This story has been very big on channel 3 news. 6 P.M. last night and 6 A.M. this morning. It shows the Y as it is. Not there for the kids and apparently competition is for adults only. Per the Y’s spokesman, Mike something: “Were getting rid of competitive sports as they do not fit the Y’s philosophy of Kids all play and they all win”. The only message I get from the Y’s statement is “don’

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