Open gym Saturday, not a meet

You do not need a leotard sponsorship. You need a gym with a foam pit, a viewing bench, and a time limit. Denver-area rec centers and gyms run open gym blocks. Book them. Then leave while people still want one more turn.

Why it works

• You get the bounce without the recital pressure
• You can bail in 60 minutes
• Nobody has to compete to use the floor

How to not lose the morning

• Socks or grips per the gym’s rule. Argue in the car, not at the desk.
• Water bottle you can open with chalky hands
• A snack in the parking lot, not mid-beam
• Skip “try the high bar once” if anyone is already fried

If the visit is 40 minutes in the pit, that is still a gymnastics day. The cartwheel can wait until Tuesday.