States qualifying? Zones?

[Jennemmy]

So 5 & 6 are done in December? Do they then switch levels, uptrain or just do the invitationals? With such a short season I am curious as to what they strive for after Dec.

In CT (Region 6) we have States twice a year. A smaller number of gyms compete in the fall but the rules are standard regardless of season -

L4 -L6 can qualify at any meet with a 31 AA.
L7 - L10 need 32 AA

Regionals begins with L8. They take the top 7 girls from 3 age groups
L9 & 10 need 34 AA

My daughter was on the fence to compete L6 this fall and kept a 5. She only has 3 meets before states in the fall so coaches do not like to move girls for such a short season. She will compete 6 in January. She has been working on L6 since August so it is not a big leap.

However, optionals only compete in the Spring. States are held in March.