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    WAG Would this work as an xcel silver bar routine?

    My DD is feeling uncomfortable with parts of her routine. She did some research and wants to change it to kip, front hip circle, cast, cast, dismount. Would that work? Her other possibilities would be doing two front hip circles or a single back hip circle, but she doesn’t like back hip circles...
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    Parents Question about Xcel scoring

    Hi... total newbie question. My daughter is ready for compete her first season as Xcel bronze. Our gym hasn't given us much guidance on what to expect at competitions. In regards to the judges scoring, is it correct to assume the girls are scored on their form for their routines and for...
  3. R

    WAG Can you move down a level in Xcel?

    Hello, New here but have read the forums when looking for advice. My child was moved to Xcel Gold while not having all of the needed skills. She competed Silver for the last two seasons( a couple meets before covid hit and then only a few virtual meets last season) and her gym said they...
  4. helllllooooooooo

    WAG Xcel age range

    Typically, for a Xcel competiton, what age range is junior b?
  5. Taylor Maltby

    WAG Inconsistent Excel Gold Vault

    So I am an Excel Gold gymnast and for some reason or not I have an inconsistent vault. We do front handsprings or a half on. My half on is actually pretty good and I am not worried about that, its just that my front handspring is not the best. I am just not understanding the concept of it I...
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    WAG switching to xcel gold mid season

    Hi! I am currently a xcel silver gymnast. I’ve noticed that I’ve been way ahead of my team as I’m more serious than them. I’ve already competed 1 meet and got a 37.792 AA. I have my kip, front tuck, bw on beam, clear hip, round off bt, back tuck front tuck beam dismount, and front handspring...
  7. helllllooooooooo

    WAG xcel routines

    if you are competing a simple routine for an xcel level this season, would you be able to move up levels if you do well with a simple routine?
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    Parents How to evaluate XCEL program of gym

    I have twin girls in JO program level 3 at a local gym. Coaching was split based on level, levels 1-4 were done by one coach and 5-6 were done but another coach. The 5-6 coach left and they have not found a replacement. The owner held a meeting for the JO 1-4 parents where they stated the 1-4...
  9. helllllooooooooo

    WAG back tuck required for xcel gold?

    This is just a general question. Is it normally required?
  10. stxrdusty

    Coaches Xcel Platinum Vault: What is the "correct" twisting direction for a 1/4 on, 1/4 off and other related questions

    Hi fellow coaches, this is my first full year coaching Xcel and I have some questions about teaching twisting vaults for Xcel Platinum and Diamond. The other coaches at my gym don't have experience coaching these vaults either, so I've come here looking for some more information at the very...
  11. S

    WAG Xcel silver bar routine

    Would this routine have a starting point value of a 10.0? kip, cast, back hip circle, undershoot, standing dismount?
  12. S

    WAG Xcel silver bars

    Would this have a starting point of a 10.0 for Silver? Kip, cast, back hip circle to undershoot standing dismount?
  13. S

    WAG XCEL test out question

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help with an Xcel question: My daughter competed JO Level 1 in the fall of 2019. She had a score of 38.00 at the state meet. She did not compete in 2020 due to Covid. She is now training to compete Xcel Gold and is scheduled for her first meet next...
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    Parents Did the Excel requirements change for the 21-24 quad?

    Just wondering if Xcel will have the changes to the program that the number levels do.
  15. Mommyo2az

    Coaches Help with Xcel Silver tumbling passes

    I recently took over an Xcel Silver group, and am working quickly to get them up to where they need to be. I am having trouble with coming up with possible tumbling passes for a few up them. This group of girls won't have a backhand spring or front handspring ready for season. I was hoping to...
  16. novagymmom

    Parents New Xcel Division?

    As I've mentioned in other posts, my daughter recently transitioned from Level 9 to Xcel Diamond. In trying to learn more about Xcel, I came across the following discussion point from the most recent Xcel Committee Meeting Minutes: Addition of a Division above Diamond with fewer difficulty...
  17. JBS

    Parents Xcel or Development Program: Which Is The Right Path For Your Gymnast?

    https://chalkbucket.com/forums/article/xcel-or-development-program-which-is-the-right-path-for-your-gymnast.1/
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    Parents Xcel to JO Advice

    My daughter is going to be 10 next month. She was in recreational gymnastics from 4 years old to 8 years old. At age 8 she did pre-team Xcel and at age 9 she competed Xcel Bronze. She has expressed her desire to move to JO for the past year. I asked the director of her program at her current...
  19. JulietTheGymnast

    WAG Xcel gold or JO Level 6?

    I am currently an Xcel gold gymnast, but looking to switch to level 6. I have most of the requirements, however I don't know if I should or not. Is this a good idea? Will it help me in my future of gymnastics?
  20. PeanutsMom

    WAG XCEL Diamond Bar requirements

    My daughter just moved from JO level 7/8 to XCEL Diamond. She is working on bar skills and I am wondering where they fit to the COP. I have looked at the sheets, but since I don't know the individual value of each skill, I am wondering if I can just list them here: kip cast handstand to clear...

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