Women Going to DP from XCEL

[Deleted member 29070]

Is this possible?

 

[Coach Kate]

Yes, it's possible for some. We've had a few do it. And some gyms use Xcel in place of compulsories.

 

[Carly]

Yes, it is possible. Just depends on the individual gym's policies. There is no USAG policy that says they can't.

 

[WV Gym Mom]

Absolutely. Many gyms do it all the time...my daughter goes back and forth lol (silver, Level 3, Gold/Level 4, now training Platinum) Some gyms start everyone with xcel. That being said, there are gyms that may do it...but I would say that would be more the exception than the rule.

 

[moogacat]

My daughter was not typical at the time in her gym, but she started as Xcel only, then went from XD to Level 9 (with appropriate score outs) when she was 14. Since then a few others have followed her example and come over a little earlier as Level 7s. It's worked out well for her-- She did a year as Level 9, went back to XD, and then another year back at Level 9. She's staying as a 9 or 10 this year for her senior year. The big caveat is this wouldn't have worked if her gym wasn't supportive. I don't think other gyms in our area would have accommodated her moving back and forth.

 

[SrGym]

Absolutely possible. Not done as often in upper levels, but definitely possible.