A parent's guide to the first competition season
What to pack, what to expect, and how to be the support your twirler actually needs on the day.
Your first competition day is long. Bring water, snacks they actually like, and a quiet place to land between events.
Pack two of everything that matters: tights, hairpins, makeup wipes, even shoes. Something always disappears.
Don't coach from the sidelines. They have a coach. They need a parent.
After the event, ask what they enjoyed before you ask about the score. The score fades. The memory of how you reacted doesn't.