Hi - in our experience with the gymnastics club, the teacher hasn't really cared about the specific age of the child, if they're within a year of the other kids in the early classes. DS4 has been the youngest in some classes. Our gymnastics teacher (who is wonderful), has kids try harder stuff if they want to or if she thinks/knows they can. The classes are usually very small, so this is easy for her to do.
I would talk to the teacher and ask. It seems that with sports, if your kid has an interest in doing more challenging things, the coaches and teachers are all for acceleration (in contrast to academics).
Last edited by st pauli girl; 10/11/08 03:31 PM.
