AIBU to think that a 4 yr old shouldn't be told she isn't the required standard for this

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last week, my friend took my DD to a trampoline club/class that her DD goes to. My DD is 5 next week. She has a trampoline at home and enjoys playing on it.

fast forward to today. I emailed the woman running the class and asked her when DD could start and she has emailed me back saying "your DD is not the required standard to join the competitive part of the club".

I have nearly fallen off my chair. I get that sport is competitive. I used to go to trampoline classes myself to meet boys for a couple of years. I am not particularly bothered if my daughter wants to take it up or not. I just thought it would be a nice thing for her to go to with her friend.

is this a bit over the top? I am genuinely shocked. I have emailed the teacher back and told her that I am a little concerned as to how they can "judge" a child's potential on a taster session and how damaging it could be to tell a child they are not of the required standard, whatever that standard maybe.

I actually didn't know it was the competitive part of the club. Perhaps I needn't be so concerned in that case?

Although not quite so precious tonight after finding my nail polish!

Is there not a fun class she could join in with while your friends DD does the competitive class? It also sounds odd that your friend didn't say 'Oh I doubt your DD would be able to join the same class as it's competitive and you need to be selected for it' or some such thing....?

Anyway, glad it's all sorted now :)

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It's an Olympic Sport isn't it?