Gymnastics Argument Analysis

As a gymnast the gym is a family and every family has its problems. As I look through my collection of gymnastics items I come across an old score card obtained during my last year at Gold Cup Gymnastics. Upon picking it up I realize the competition it’s from is the 2013 Gold Cup Classic and I can’t repress my chuckle, “Oh the days.” I cannot help but take a moment to recall how all the literal blood, sweat, and tears I’d had led to that moment when I stood up for myself and my team because as a gymnast the gym is a family and every family has its problems. It all began when a rule is made and a challenge is accepted.
As the competition season sprang into action in October 2012, when Burch, the owner of Gold Cup, formulated a rule. “Compete your *giants by the PGA meet in late February and those who do this will be level 7’s. Whoever doesn’t will repeat level 6.” In that instant, this rule seemed fair and reasonable. Despite the fact that I’d had trouble with completing the
You gave me a challenge. You don’t even know how hard my team works. I may be a 7 now, but I’m not going to be part of “your” team.” I say as I walk away.
“…and in first place of the team award goes to… GOLD CUP GYMNASTICS!!!”
The next Monday Burch calls our team into a “meeting.” Announcing that we all can be level 7’s now. After that meeting he tells me, “You’re strong. You don’t give up or go the easy way. I could use you at this gym so if you need anything just ask. Hopefully, one day you’ll coach with me.”
Later that year my parents told me I was done with gymnastics and were taking me out. During the State Championships Madi came up to me before I competed floor and said, “Burch wants you to stay. He’ll pay for all the fees, if you do. Maybe you can talk to your parents about it. Bug, I know how much you love gym, I’ve had you for 7 years and I want you to know even if you don’t stay I’m proud of you. Now go out there and land your front-handspring