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  1. L

    2010 TOPs results

    Has anyone received the results of the 2010 regional TOPs testing?
  2. S

    When are TOPs Results Announced?

    Hi All: My DD is 6 and did not complete a TOPs test yet, however our coach has given us a heads up that for 2011 she is confident she will be ready. She'll be 7 in Nov. I know the testing is held in June and July, however when and how are you notified of selection? Thanks in advance! :unitedstates:
  3. D

    TOPS Results

    Hi. I am new to chalk bucket. I was surfing the web and picked up some great information from some of you. I am also pretty new to gymnastics. One of my four children is a 9 year old gymnast on her 3rd year in the team. She will be a level 6 this year and may go to level 7 later this year...
  4. B

    Tops Testing Scores - How did my daughter do?

    I'm just looking to see if anyone can tell me her final score based on her results from tops. . . or at least a guestimate . . . Testing as an 8 yr old right split - 14 left split - 13 bridge - 5 pts cast handstands - 8.5 pts handstand hold - 30 sec sprint - 3.16 sec jump - 17.5 inches rope -...
  5. S

    Parents Olivia's Last Tops Test Results...

    Ok here's a quick little post to let you all know (those who are interested) how Liv's last test went. We are currently on a road trip vacation and don't have much time to responded properly but.....I'll do my best and check in occationally. She started on handstand hold. She ALWAYs pratices...
  6. I

    Cait's TOPs testing video

    Please follow the link to the video of Cait's TOPs test. Thanks, YouTube - sjccrr's Channel
  7. I

    TOPs Testing - so it begins again

    So, after what seemed like a two second break between the end of meet season and Cait's next thing, TOPs Testing is upon us. She has been working really hard and not taking anything for granted. I wasn't sure if she would be able to stay motivated after going down the ranch last year, but she is...
  8. S

    Optimal Age To Begin Tops Training

    If the tops program is something that is an option for a gymnast, at what age is it optimal for a gymnast to start training tops? There seems to be some debate over what age is healthiest for a gymnast. Some say 5 or younger, some say 6 or older. What are the pros and cons for each?
  9. Lisa Dawn

    Tops

    I have seen the term TOPS and I read a little about TOPS but I still don't quite understand the program. How does a girl get tested for TOPS? What is the benefits of the program? What age and level? What is it all about? Thanks!
  10. S

    Liv's First TOPs Testing Result!

    Well, we survived the first testing!! Liv woke up very excited and was up early and ready to go!! I on the other hand was a nervous wreck!!! She started on Cast Handstands which she started going veritcal on a couple weeks ago. However for testing purposes she was advised to NOT hit...
  11. S

    Need Advice From Experienced Coaches and Parents Regarding Tops

    My dd will be 5 this week. Is it more beneficial to compete level 3 with that being the sole focus of her year or would it be more beneficial to do tops training and focus on uptraining? I know that she will get a lot of positives out of both but I am wondering what the pros and cons are from...
  12. T

    How important is TOPs

    I've been doing more research again on gyms and keep seeing TOPs. Our gym doesn't have any TOPs recipients. Is this a red flag?
  13. Ingymmom

    8 Year Old TOPs

    I looked around a little, and had not seen mention of the 8 year old skills recently included in USAG TOPs, and them (8 yr olds) now being allowed to go to National Testing. So, I thought I would mention and ask: Link Removed Are your gyms incorporating these skills for the 7/8 yr olds...
  14. I

    Tops

    What do you think is the right age range for tops?I want to join because it would help a lot but do you think i would be to old? (I dont like to give out info but i am 13-15 yrs old) :)
  15. mariposa

    What does TOPS look like at your gym?

    Just wondering what TOPS training looks like at your gym (if they have it). Here are my questions: 1. How many hours a week are dedicated to TOPS training? 2. Is there a dedicated day that TOPS training takes place? 3. Do you have girls regularly make it to National Testing or make a...
  16. pinklemonadeliz

    TOPs

    I have an 8 y/o dd who has been involved in some form of gymnastics since she was 18mos old. She's now part of our TOPs program - the gym implemented the program last August so she's been training 5.5 hrs per week for about a year and a half now. We're still struggling with many of the skills...
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    Cait's TOPs Testing Results

    Don't you hate it when you type a long thought out post and then hit some key stroke that erases everything and then you don't have the desire to type the whole thing over again... That being said, here is the reader's digest version of the last few days.... In Disney World since Thursday Got...
  18. 2

    TOPS Results

    Hello All, we found out Friday that my daughter missed the cutoff for B camp by two tenths of a point. Needless to say it was a very long weekend. The sad part is she was on B team last year and she was hoping to make it to A team this year. After the tears stopped and the self-esteem was...
  19. K

    national tops testing

    does anyone have any idea what the cut off will be for 9 year olds at National Testing??
  20. T

    TOPs Under 7 years old?

    Has anyone ever heard of gymnasts under the age of 7 doing the TOPs program? I understand they can not test but are they allowed to train at 5 years old? What is Baby TOPs? Is it for gymnasts not on a team or for gymnast under the age of 7 years old or for both?

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