Gymnastics for Newbies

New to the sport and have a lot of questions? Read on for a crash course in Gymnastics 101. Contents1 What is recreational gymnastics?2 What is pre-team?3 What is Xcel?4 What is the Development Program?5 What are the Development Program Compulsory levels?6 What are the Development Program Optional levels?7 How do age groups work?8 How …

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How Do You Become An Elite Level Gymnast?

Do you have a young gymnast with big dreams of competing at the National or International level? Read on to learn about the opportunities available for gymnasts who want to travel to path to elite level gymnastics. Contents1 Women’s (WAG) Elite Program1.1 What is TOPS?1.1.1 Who can participate in the TOPS program?1.1.2 What happens during …

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All About Acro & Tumbling and College Club Gymnastics

Competing on an NCAA gymnastics team isn’t the only way for college students to continue to participate in the sport. Acrobatics & Tumbling and college club gymnastics both provide students with other opportunities to use the skills they’ve worked so hard to develop. Contents1 What is Acrobatics & Tumbling?2 Acro & Tumbling Competition3 Acro & …

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Is Competitive Gymnastics Right for My Family?

Maybe your child was just invited to join pre-team, or team at your gym, or they’re in a rec class but dream of competing one day. As exciting as it is to join the team, there are some questions worth asking before your family takes the plunge. Contents1 What’s the difference between recreational gymnastics and …

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Get Ready for Travel Meet Season!

After staying home due to Covid restrictions for the last two years, many gyms are eager to embrace a wider pool of competition at travel meets, and destination travel meets are more than ready to welcome gymnasts back. Still, it’s been impossible to miss recent news stories about delayed or cancelled flights that have left …

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