Competitive gymnastics requires the   support of the family for any gymnast to be successful. Parents must be able to make a commitment to their program. At the lower team levels, the number of hours and days is relatively small. As your daughter progresses up in levels, the hours and days will continue to grow. Carpooling with other team parents is  always a good idea. Parents play a huge role in the development of a successful gymnast. Your role is every bit as important as that of the gym or of the coaches. It is also every bit as difficult. That is why we welcome your presence at practices, at team functions and at every competition. We try to be family friendly and team oriented. We want your input and your child to succeed.

 

Adv. Tots: For ages 3-5 years of age who display physical abilities, listening skills & eagerness to try new skills. Adv. Tots trains 2 days a week for 1 hour + 30 minute dance class.

 

Pre-Team: For ages 4-6 years of age who display a basic understanding of all four events - vault, bars, beam, floor and display an eagerness to try new skills. This is a lead up to our competitive gymnastic team! Pre-Team trains 2 days a week for 2 hours.

 

Level 2: This is the beginning competition  level for girls invited to and desiring competitive team. They use compulsory routines prescribed by USA Gymnastics. They train 9 hours per week. Highest level of competition is state championships.

 

Levels 3 & 4: These are our compulsory level teams. The routines used are the same as every girl at that level in the USA. The girls train 12 hours per week. Highest level of competition is state championships.

 

Level 5: Is a compulsory level team with more advanced level skills and dance. The gymnast trains 16 hours per week. Highest level of competition is state championships.

 

Level 6: Is the highest compulsory level. The routines are very similar to level 5 with advance skills. The gymnast trains 20 hours per week. Highest level of competition is state championships.

 

Level 7: Is compulsory/optional level. The gymnasts get their own routine but must include certain compulsory elements. The gymnast trains 20 hours per week. The highest level of competition is state championships.

 

Level 8: This is a beginning optional level. Gymnasts are allowed to do more difficult skills with some restrictions. The gymnast competes at the state championships and has the opportunity to qualify to Regionals by achieving a 34.00 all around at State meet. The gymnast trains 20 hours per week.

 

Level 9: This is intermediate optional level. Gymnasts are allowed to do more difficult skills with some restrictions. The gymnasts compete at state championships and have the opportunity to qualify to Regionals by achieving a 34.00 all around at state meet. At regionals, if the gymnast is in the top 6 of her age group she would qualify to eastern championships.

 

Level 10: This is the highest level in the USAG Junior Olympic Program. It is an advanced optional level. Gymnasts are allowed to compete any skills with no restrictions. The gymnasts compete at state championships and have the opportunity to qualify to Regionals by achieving a 34.00 all around. At regionals if the gymnast is in the top 6 of her age group she would qualify to national championships.

 

Elite: This is the top level in gymnastics. Perhaps 2% of all gymnasts compete at this level. Gymnasts compete up to the national and international level and hope to represent the USA in international competitions including the Olympics.

 

TOPS: TOPs stands for Talent Opportunity  Program and is part of the USA Gymnastics Elite level program. This is an extremely challenging program in which the athletes participate in a series of physical abilities and skill tests at the regional and national level. Selection for the TOPs program is based on the athlete’s age, ability and goals in gymnastics. While only a small number of team members will participate in the TOP's program, we feel the coach’s education provided through this    program is invaluable to our entire program.

 

Level 7-10: This is optional level gymnastics where the girls have higher level skills and each girl's routine is different based on certain requirements and standards from USAGymnastics. These girls train 16-20 hours per week.