Mickayla's TOP testing 2009

[MsGymster]

how old is she

[mls857]

@MsGymster she was 7 at the time of this testing.... this was from last testing season. she just turned 9 a couple weeks ago =)

[Gymgirl22X]

Wow she is very strong! I wish I was that strong :) I really do!

[mls857]

Thank You! She works very hard!!

[cowabungaxgirl]

How does she hold her handstands so long? Any tips?

[mls857]

ALOT of practice! The thing that helped her figure out to balance and recover from wobbles the most was to do headstands on the tramp and tumble trak. It did alot for her to figure out how to recover from wobbles.

[MetaTriforce1]

Do they have special Leo's for TOPS? I noticed that it isn't the one she performs in.

[mls857]

They have tank leos for TOP testing. Testing is in the summer, so it is usually kind of hot

[MetaTriforce1]

@mls857 Oh. And one more thing, Mickayla is AMAZING!!!! I can barely do a roundoff and I am 16 :D

[VAgymnast5]

wow she strong!!

[nuttynik12]

WOW She is Strong

She will go far when shes older :)

[mls857]

Thank You =)

[Ferretlover124568]

this video isnt as good as the leistrafamily. it the same thing but boring and has no music and she isnt as good as maddie... just saying

[mls857]

1) her an Maddi are not competing against each other, you test against yourself. 2) It is TOP testing, it isn't supposed to be fun and entertaining. 3) I didn't care to take the time to put music to it. 4) She was still good enough to make the top 40 in the country....just saying

[alysia700]

what is the TOPs testing used for if they make a certain team what happens just curious do they like compete at certain events or is it just to see how good they are????

[mls857]

It is strength and flexibility testing. They use it to identify "early talent" in the sport. The 7-8 year olds can make the diamond national team, which is usually around the top 40 kids. The 9-11 year olds can qualify to go to the ranch and test skills and strenght/flex then can qualify to the national team for each age group.

[Ferretlover124568]

i think its to show how good they are. thats y its called a TEST and hopefully you now what that is, lol jk

[gymnastfern]

wow she is amazing . keep it up !!!

[missmouse35]

is diamond the best?

[mls857]

Yes, that puts her in approximately the top 40, 7-8 year olds that tested in the country.

[gymnast4life86]

She is great!!! Her cast to handstands were amazing!!! She has so much talent! I only wish I could do all that........ Again really nice job!! Congrats on a great testing.

[blainemanse]

Wow, she is so good.

Any idea of what was a cut off score for gold lelvel?

[mls857]

sorry, I don't know.... I would guess around 65..?? But that's just a guess...

[apineiro6]

I believe gold is 70-76

[TuesdayPillow]

The cut off is based on a percentage, not an actual score.

[danice100]

also...are splits counted twice?????

[apineiro6]

And yes I believe each split is counted individually for points...it definitely hurt Rachel's score 9/15 and 10/15....

[danice100]

what was the cut off for diamond this year for 7 year olds???

[mls857]

77 for both 7&8 year olds...

[danice100]

our coach has not gotten results yet....do you know point values for sprint, jump, or rope?????

[apineiro6]

sprint is worth 10, jump is worth 10 and rope is worth 10...but it is all tabulated against all the other gymnasts to determine how many points each gymnast gets.

[apineiro6]

Thanks so much!! Rachel has been so cute and even asked if Gold level was still good?? I hugged her and told her of course it was an honor to make gold level!! Thanks for your encouragement!!!

[apineiro6]

Congratulations!! She looked incredible out there!!

[mls857]

Thanks!!! How did your daughter do??? I am sure great =)

[apineiro6]

She made gold this year..she scored 73 points!! Her splits were only 9/15 and 10/15....but she did great on everything else!! She still has one more year to try and make diamond!!!! Again congrats on Mickayal's accomplishment!!! RAchel loves watching her!!!

[apineiro6]

Mickayla (sorry didn't mean to mistype!!)

[mls857]

That's OK...  I am sure Rachel will get diamond next year!!! Her progress is fantastic =)

[littlebiggymchamp]

YE_AHHHH! Congrats on making DIAMOND Michaela!!!! You did AWESOME!!

[mickayla4543]

wow i got bored and typed in my name (mickayla) and she is amazing for a 7 yr old =)

[robkailea]

Great work!!! How long has she been training for TOPS? My 6 year old started training this summer for next year .

[mls857]

She has been in our TOP program since shortly after she turned 5.

[smartabarn]

she is really good for just beeing seven years old! you should be very proud of her:)

[mls857]

Thank you!!! We are very proud of her :)

[gymfinitycoach]

She lloks great!  Im sure she will make it.

[mls857]

We hope so, but we are not counting on it.. Your little ones look great by the way!!

[shardels]

I think you made Diamond team. Hope you had happy birthday! love, Cienna

[mls857]

Thanks Cienna!! We hope so, but we will have to wait and see..:) Good Luck this weekend Cienna!!!!!

[Sammidylan]

she is very good i think that she will make it.keep us updated on if she makes us

[mls857]

Will do, thanks!!!

[jen11045555]

Yippie!!!! She rocked it!!! Super happy for her

[mls857]

Thanks!!! I never did figure out which one was your daughter....

[jen11045555]

little Asian girl with Buckeye :) we cut her hair i think she looks totally different now!

[mls857]

OK, I think I did see her :) How did she do? I am sure great!!

[jen11045555]

at first, I thought she didnt make it. she only got 8/10 on casts, so i scheduled her again for this friday in indiana. now going back (with the help of some VERY knowledgeable elite moms) i think she did qualify. there is no way however that i am willing to bank on it. so she will retest on friday morning.she maxed presses, handstand, lft split, leg lifts and bridge...

[mls857]

I would think she should be fine, but I get not wanting to chance it... Is she a 9 or 10 year old??

[jen11045555]

she is 10 this year.

[flipdiveanddunk]

Great Job! You are really really good!

Tamya - age 7

[mls857]

Thank you, you are very kind :)

[USAgymnast52]

wow amazing job!!!!! i have a feeling u will make it for sure! when do u find out??

[mls857]

Thanks :) I think she will find out sometime in late Aug or Sept... Not sure though..

[apineiro6]

Amazing Mickayala!! GOOD LUCK!! Rachel says Happy Birthday!!

[yecatsb]

great job Mickayla! Happy Birthday girlie! I feel good about her making diamond level - way to go super star!

[mls857]

Thank you so much!!!! We hope so too, but we are not going to count on it... She said thanks for the Happy Birthday!!

[3TalentedSuperstars]

Shes so great!! Why did she test as an 8 year old? xx

[mls857]

You test whatever age you will be as of Dec 31... Plus her birthday is actually today!!!! Thanks :)

[3TalentedSuperstars]

It is? Tell her Happy Birthday from Shayla!

[mls857]

She said Thank You!!!

[OliviasClub]

WOW she is well on her way to diamond with this test!!! I am glad to see she received full credit on her cast handstands. But how come she didn't get 20 on leg lifts??? They looked really good! Great Job Mickayala!!!

[mls857]

Thanks!!!! I am guessing because of a slight knee bend on the leg lifts..?? Is Olivia testing??