I’m not an expert, but Here are the rules about switching from Xcel to the Development Program (formerly known as JO).
B. Athletes whose competitive experience has been in any system (including USA Gymnastics’ Xcel Program) must enter the Development Program at Level 4.
C. Any gymnast who has...
I’m not sure if you saw the scores online? I’m really ticked off at how this meet was run. But at least most of the scores are now posted to the website.
https://www.mensregion2.com/regionals2024
Are they discontinuing their DP Optionals program after this cohort graduates? Otherwise, where do they plan to get their next optionals team without any 5s or 6s coming up? Seems like they may be doing a gradual transition to an xcel-only program, in which case, there won’t be a level 7 to...
Update: Now that regionals are over, my son was finally approved for grips. There was some concern among the coaches that the adjustment to grips would interfere with his newer skills but he was up there doing front and back giants the same day he got his grips. He said that he feels way safer...
I’ve been getting slivers of info from the minutes from the Men’s program committee on the USAG website.
From 2/24/24
d. Junior Program – Bhavsar, Klein, Pakanich, Sargsyan
iv. The 2025-2028 Junior Competition manual is being finalized. The compulsory
programs are complete, and that portion...
I suspect that some aspect of the training at the gym is not working for this kiddo, since she is not making progress. Also, I wonder if the pressure to get a certain score is making her nervous at meets and she is under performing. I think that switching to Xcel or to a new gym would make...
I would never choose a 5-day per week training schedule for my child, unless there was absolutely nothing else on the planet that would make them happy. Training high hours is dangerous and the opportunity costs are massive. Xcel is the better choice for most gymnasts.
All I can say is that every single little boy at my child’s gym has the same problem. The gap of death makes them all completely freak out. Can you work on tumbling up to the edge and the just doing a rebound onto your back with hollow body into the pit? Take out the skill and just work on...
Ours don’t do anything aerobic to warm up because there isn’t enough space. Perhaps add some jogging into your routine outside of gym to build your endurance.
USAG MAG regions are being reorganized this year. They are going from 9 regions to 6 and consolidating the less populous regions into a giant geographic region. Our region will now include AK, CO, ID, IA, MN, MT, NE, ND, OR, SD, WA, WY! No more diving to regionals!
The results for the Oregon state championships are available on the myusag app. You can look at which gyms in the Portland metro area have level 8-10 gymnasts.
They are telling you that she is not a good fit for that job right now. I’d accept it and pursue other activities. Also, as kids grow and mature, their medications need adjustments. They may be giving you helpful feedback that you can discuss with her doctor.