I know it's been a while. Mainly because I don't really use this
email addy anymore. Anyway, I prefer competitions, I'm a goal
oriented person so I thrive on competitions. However I also like
performances, Our team is starting to take more of an interest in
persuing high level performances. Such as halftimes for football and
basketball games.
As for speed we have a parent volunteer speed coach this year and he
is teaching us the methods that have helped his daughter. We do not
do ladders.
We start training in September and end in June. This is because we
use a school to practice at. We have to take off all holidays the
school does, we also have to take two weeks off for christmas one
week off for mid-winter break and one week off for spring break.
During these breaks the kids are responsible for finding a place to
practice with teammates.
I hope this answers your questions!

Oh I almost forgot,
Chats. Weekends are better but it's really hard for me right now. I
have a lot of school and practices right now. So don't schedule chats
around me.
I just redid my site and I love it if you would check it out and tell
me what you think.
http://www.jumpropechat.homestead.com/Homepage.html

Talk to ya later,
Chandra.