I registered my 9-year-old daughter for the Harlem Gymnastics Invitational Competition, with her scheduled participation set for Saturday, February 24th. However, two days prior to the event, we were informed of an error placing her in the wrong group, requiring her attendance on Friday, February 23rd instead. Despite our request to maintain the original schedule, we were informed that there was no flexibility for her to compete on the 24th. After rearranging our plans, she arrived on Friday, only to be informed at the door that she was not supposed to participate that day. Eventually, she was permitted to compete, but her name and scores did not appear on the screen. Additionally, she was overlooked during the distribution of medals and ribbons. When we approached the organizer, she acknowledged the oversight but refused to rectify the mistake. Furthermore, she bluntly informed my 9-year-old daughter that regardless of her performance, she would only receive a sportsmanship token due to her attendance on the wrong day.
For those unfamiliar with the sport, the girls commit four days a week and four hours each day to training, driven solely by their passion for gymnastics. The Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation Harlem's treatment of my daughter was utterly disgraceful and does a disservice to this beautiful sport.
To all parents, please avoid this organization if you wish to avoid encountering their disrespectful attitude and lack of...
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