Competition Gymnastics Leotards VS. Gymnastics Workout Leotards
November 12th, 2009 | 
Author: One of the things a gymnast needs for gymnastics is a leotard; but not just any leotard, they needs to be a girls gymnastics leotards. Girls gymnastics leotards are much different then dance leotards. Gymnastics leotards are tight around the thighs which reduces wedgies. Dance leos are loose around the legs and are cut much higher which is not suitable for gymnastics.
Leotards for gymnastics have come a long way. Back in the day they were extremely plain and not very colorful; now days they are super cute. They come in all different colors, styles, patterns, materials, and designs.
There are two different types of gymnastics leos: workout and competition. A workout leotard is used only at gymnastics practice. They can consist of any color, cut, or style. Workout leotards are picked out and chosen by the gymnast based on their personal preference. Competition leotards are only used at gymnastics meets or gymnastics competitions. A Competition gymnastics leotard consists of the gymnast’s team colors and is more professional looking. They cannot contain holes in the back (cutouts), have crisscrossed straps, or be high cut. They have to have at least two inch straps but are usually long sleeved. A Competition gymnastics leotard is usually decided on by the gym owner, coaches, or the whole team.
When picking out competition leotards you must keep in mind to pick something that bra straps won’t hang out of. At gymnastics meets the gymnast can get a deduction if their straps (or any undergarments) are showing.
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My daughter gets a wedgie at every meet! Her regular leos don’t do this, just her competition leo. A judge at the state meet actually said that she has never seen such restraint in a gymnast not *ahem* adjusting her leo during her floor routine. I just recently bought her a roll-on butt glue to use next season, but she’s only 8 years old. She has a very small bladder. What happens if she has to go to the bathroom during the meet (which she usually does)? What do other parents do?
That’s a hard one being that she is only 8. If you are at most of her meets you should be able to go to the bathroom with her and help her. I know some gyms don’t like parents and kids interacting during a meet but this is different. You should talk to the coach and let them know that you need to help her reapply the booty glue, they should understand! You can either take a wet wipe or an alcohol rubbing pad with you and clean off the old glue; this will take all the glue off and allow you to start fresh…this will make it stick better, Good Luck!!! And tell your daughter good job for not fixing it in the middle of her routine:)
You don’t need to do anything and certainly don’t use butt glue when she might need the toilet. Wedgies are an accepted part of gymnastics – no big deal. If you don’t make a big deal out of it, neither will she.
i use leotard/butt glue at every competition and its no problem when going to the bathroom. as long as your carefull where you put it on, just applying it again afterwards is fine
Thanks for the input:)