The statement “Kids Say the Darndest Things” remains true about most things in life, even college gymnastics! In this series, we will take a different aspect of college gymnastics, from skills to leotards and everything in between, and have kids react. It’s Kids Say the Darndest Things…about College Gymnastics!
In this edition, we showed kids some of the most unique skills from routines throughout the last few years and asked them to put themselves in a gymnast’s shoes. What does a gymnast think about when competing their skills during a routine? Got any content you want us to show our kids? Leave a comment below and let us know!
NOTE: Names and ages of children have been changed to protect their identities. Proper permission was obtained to post quotes from those involved. No additional editing outside of correcting grammar has been done.
Clip 1: Bars – double front with a half twist dismount
Mark, age 8: “I’m going to die.”
Hannah, age 9: “Do I have to let the bar go? I’d break my neck and my arms.”
Abby, age 8: “I hope I don’t mess this landing up because of how fast I’m swinging.”
Brad, age 10: “Welp…here goes nothing. Here we GO! *long dramatic pause* I…I’m alive?”
Ellie, age 9: “Ooooh, what…
