Is NCAA Gymnastics a Better Fit Than Elite? What Families Should Consider
For talented gymnasts approaching the top of the Development Program, two exciting…
How Competitive Gymnastics Programs Work in the U.S.
Thinking about signing your child up for competitive gymnastics? If you're new…
How to Qualify for U.S. Elite Gymnastics: Compulsories, Scores and Next Steps
Understand the U.S. women’s elite qualification pathway, with clearly dated score examples…
Level 10 vs. Elite: What’s the True Highest Level in Gymnastics?
Many U.S. gymnastics fans hear that “Level 10 is the top,” only…
What is the Optional Program in Artistic Gymnastics?
The USA Gymnastics Women’s Development Program is divided into three major segments:…
Gymnastics Levels Explained: How Many Levels There Are and How Gymnasts Move Up
If your child has just joined a gym team, you've probably heard…
Xcel to JO: How to Smoothly Transition into USAG Development Program
When you're ready to go from USA Gymnastics’ Xcel program into the…
What Is Xcel Sapphire Gymnastics? Requirements, Skills & Scoring
Xcel Sapphire is the highest division in the USA Gymnastics Xcel Program. It…
Gymnastics Qualification Explained: Moving Up, Reaching Championships and Entering Elite
Separate level mobility, championship qualification, event-specialist routes and elite entry in U.S.…
Level 3 Gymnastics Skills: What Gymnasts Learn on Each Event
USAG Level 3 brings together handsprings, bar circles, beam balances and a…
Learning Compulsory Gymnastics Routines: Sequence, Technique and Music
How gymnasts bring routine order, individual skills, connections and music together, using…
Choosing Between Xcel and the Development Program: Questions for Families
Compare actual team schedules, full-season costs, coaching expectations and future options when…