Gymnastics for Girls in DHA

There is an old saying, "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence."

Just because no-one has replied does not mean there isn't any, just that no-one who has read your post is aware of whether there is or not.

I can tell you that there is not a Gymnastics Self-Directed Group, but I don't know whether the school has a gymnastics program. If they do, I'm sure it would be for girls and boys.

Katanga,

The one thing it's hard for the contributors of this forum to convey (and there are far, far more than just 30+, by the way) is that just because we don't have an immediate answer for a very specific question like this doesn't mean something doesn't exist. It just means we may not have kids in this activity, or it may not have come up in conversation with other parents. In fact, many of the contributors here have grown children who no longer live in the camps and are a bit disconnected about the current state of children's sports or recreational activities. Time and again, you'll get the same advice here. Wait until you've arrived and you can network in person and visit places if you're not hearing from them in advance. If you're really keen on that gymnastics association, I am quite certain you'd be more likely to reach them by telephone than by email if you need a quick answer about something.

Also, don't forget the time and weekend difference, and that many people travel for work and pleasure throughout the year. Sometimes you won't see a reply to a post for a week, sometimes longer. It just depends on when people here can find time to visit the forum. Also, what you might not realize, is that a forum contributor might be asking around about your question and hasn't received enough confirmed info to post a reply yet.

You definitely shouldn't expect answers to be posted in just two days. That would be unrealistic. Take it easy on us, man!

Thank you very much for your replies.

I agree that when we arrive in DHA we will have a better idea. Even if girl's gymnastics is not available, I like the idea of trying to generate interest in it.

I have the strong suspiscion that I am not getting an answer from the AGF because I am inquiring about girl's gymnastics, after all I am well aware what the situation of women is in Saudi. At the end of the day when in Saudi it will be easier to contact the AGF by phone as Hadia suggested.

Thanks again.

That's very good. If it was possible in the past it is possible today. We all know that things do not change or move fast in Saudi , which also has its positive sides (i.e.: slower pace).

Gymnastics or not, it is not a deal breaker. Once settled in it will be interesting trying to generate interest and it will be a good opportunity to meet people and get to know the community. The biggest challange would be to find a coach.