GAT 2026 Convention
Parent Playbook
Understanding Gymnastics Scoring, Judging and Your Athlete’s Experience
Gymnastics scoring can feel confusing—even for experienced parents. Parent Playbook is a practical session designed to help families understand how routines are evaluated, why scores can change from one meet to another, and how parents can better support their gymnast throughout the competitive experience.
- Understand the fundamentals of gymnastics judging and scoring
- Learn why similar routines may receive different scores
- Better understand program and competition expectations
- Learn how to support your gymnast with greater confidence
One focused session for gymnastics parents
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time to be confirmed — Central TimeCentral Time
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Your presenter
Jan Eyman
Presented by Jan Eyman
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Before You Join
- Join five to ten minutes before the session begins.
- Use a stable internet connection whenever possible.
- Headphones may provide clearer audio in a shared space.
- Keep a notebook or note-taking app available.
- Use an up-to-date version of Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox.
- The presentation and approved session resources will appear on the viewing page when available.

