Below are a few tips and reminders for meets, before and during the meet itself.  See your Team Handbook for more information.  Gymnasts should:
·  Have your gym bag, grips, competition 
   leotard, and gear ready the night before
·  Get a good night's sleep; set your alarm 
   clock
·  Be on time
·  Be in full uniform & ready to go
·  Hair in bun (see styling hair for gymnasts
   and hair bun article)
·  NO NAIL POLISH
·  NO BLING/Jewelry (small stud earrings, okay)
·  Don't forget (BIG jacket, pants, hair scrunchie)

In gym bag bring extra hair stuff just in case bun collapses, such as:  

Also bring:
·  bottle of water
·  little bag of snacks, chex mix, crackers, apple/orange slices.
   (nothing that will make a mess)

Parents, make sure your gymnasts do all of the above, and you may also want to: 

     i)    have driving directions ready;
     ii)   charge and bring your camera (remember no flash photos during routines);
    iii)   get a full tank of gas, and;
    iv)   bring cash for admission fee (usually $5-10), snacks, souvenirs, shout-outs,
          and raffle tickets.
  
Also, don't forget to set your cell phones to vibrate or turn them off during the meet.
Most importantly, relax and have fun! 

Here are some recommended healthy snacks for the gym or at a meet:

- portable low fat yogurt
- string cheese
- fig newtons
- cottage cheese with fruit
- carrots and celery
- whole grain cereal or granola bar
- fat free pudding
- teddy grahams
- wheat bagel
- peanut butter on wheat with an apple
- popcorn
- fruit

Kirsten's Snack Recommendations:
- water
- coconut water (plain)
- avocado
- carrots
- cucumbers and cream cheese
- sugar snap peas
- nuts
- sunflower seeds
- raw or cooked vegetables
- hard boiled eggs
- cottage cheese
- string cheese
- chicken
- apples
- bananas
- fruits

Below is a Word document you can use to keep track of your gymnast's scores during the meet season.  Open then save it as a new document on your computer.  To view scores from prior meets, go to MeetScoresOnline, click on "Find Results" and enter your gymnast's name.