What is after Xcel diamond?

A. There are five divisions of Xcel: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.

What level is after Xcel diamond?

There are currently 4 levels in the Xcel Program; Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond.

What is the highest level of Xcel gymnastics?

Xcel offers the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond levels, with a gymnast mobilizing through as she learns more skills. Gymnasts who participate in Xcel receive the same team atmosphere experience and compete in front of a judge.

Can a gymnast move from Xcel to Jo?

Mobility between the programs is not only possible, but encouraged if either is a better fit than the other. We have had many gymnasts switch from JO to Xcel, and gymnasts come from Xcel to JO.

What are the levels of gymnastics?

In the united states, gymnastics categories are divided into levels from 1 to 10, dividing them into groups for beginners (level 1 to level 3) and groups for advanced or professional people (level 4, level 5 to level 6, level 7 to level 10) the latter being the most competitive.

What level should a 13 year old be in gymnastics?

Junior A: 12-13 years of age: a gymnast MUST compete at age 11 in the Junior Division if she will turn 12 by December 31st of the year in which the competition takes place. v. Junior B: 14-15 years of age: vi.

What Jo level is Xcel Gold?

Xcel Gold refers to the third level of the Xcel Gymnastics Program. To compete in the Xcel Gold Division, a gymnast must be able to perform routines that comply with the Xcel Code of Points. Gold: For the Gold division, the minimum age is seven years.

What Jo level is Xcel diamond?

XCEL Diamond

(This means the gymnast must be 9 before she competes in her first meet.) The diamond division is similar in skill requirements to the JO program's levels 8-10.

What does excel mean in gymnastics?

The Xcel Program Was Born

Kids would join gymnastics and have to take classes for several years before they were invited to join a team program. The Xcel program allows gymnasts to start competing almost right away, by lowering the skill requirements for the entry levels.

What level is Xcel Silver gymnastics?

The Xcel Silver division is the second level in the Xcel Program. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Silver Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points.

How do you qualify for Xcel regionals?

If an athlete has achieved the following scores at State or any sanctioned meet during 2019-2021 seasons, she is eligible to compete at Regionals in 2021.

1. Level 10 AA 34.00 IES 8.5.
2. Level 9 AA 34.00 IES 9.00.
3. Level 8 AA 34.00 IES 9.00.
4. Level 7 AA 34.00 IES 9.00.
5. Level 6 AA 34.00 IES 9.00.
6. Xcel Diamond AA 33.50 IES 9.00.

Is there an age limit for Xcel gymnastics?

Membership Requirements:

SILVER – athletes must be 6 years old. GOLD – athletes must be 7 years old. PLATINUM – athletes must be 8 years. DIAMOND – athletes must be 9 years old.

What is a salto in gymnastics?

Salto. Flip or somersault, with the feet coming up over the head and the body rotating around the axis of the waist.

What is Xcel Platinum?

Xcel Platinum is the fourth level of five in Xcel. A gymnast must be age 8 or older to compete Platinum. At Platinum level a score-out is required at Gold level before a gymnast can move to Platinum.

What is a Flic Flac in gymnastics?

Flic-Flac. Also known as a flip-flop or back handspring. Take off on one or two feet, jump backwards onto hands and land on feet. This element is used in a majority of tumbling passes on the floor exercise. It's also used a great deal on the balance beam.

Can you skip levels in Xcel gymnastics?

Skipping levels in both JO and Xcel are generally not allowed- the exception is bronze in xcel and L1-3 and L6 in JO. All other levels are mandatory. To be honest, xcel is not generally the path to college gymnastics, if by college gymnastics you mean NCAA.

What is the average age for Xcel Gold?

Gold is between 13-15, and platinums are between 14-16.

Can you do a front handspring front tuck in Xcel Gold?

Gold gymnasts must have the following in their floor routine: Minimum of two directly connected acro skills, both must have flight (ex. front handspring, front tuck)

What is Xcel level gymnastics?

The Xcel Program is an alternative USA Gymnastics competitive program offering individual flexibility to coaches and gymnasts. The goal of Xcel is to provide gymnasts of varying abilities and commitment levels the opportunity for a rewarding gymnastics experience.

Who is the youngest elite gymnast?

THE AVERAGE TIMELINE OF A NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER

Bailie Key was the youngest gymnast to turn elite - at merely 11 years old.

How old is a Level 5 gymnast?

Level 5 gymnasts must be a minimum of 7 years of age to compete.

What level is bronze in gymnastics?

Bronze is the first level of Xcel gymnastics. It is comparable to Junior Olympic levels 2-3. The gymnasts will train on all four apparatus and compete routines on each event that have been specifically choreographed to showcase their strengths.