Would a Level 10 gymnast whose birthdate is October 2001 compete in the Junior division or the Senior division in 2017? I was under the impression that if they were turning 16 prior to 12-31-17 that they would have to compete all of 2017 as a senior. A gymnast recently competed at three meets in January 2017 as a Junior. In fact, she competed in yesterday's meet in the Junior division. After the results were announced her coach claims he/she made an error and that she is a Senior and should be awarded 1st in the Senior division (although she only competed against Juniors). I am totally confused being a spectator, not a gymnast. Can someone clarify?