Prestige Gymnastics Training Center Handbook 2020-2021 - REVISED 8/27//2020
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Prestige Gymnastics
Training Center
Handbook
2020-2021
REVISED 8/27//2020 1Prestige Training Center The Prestige Gymnastics Training Center, Inc. serves our community by providing for the development of the mental, physical and emotional well-being of aspiring gymnasts. This is accomplished by our competent and dedicated coaching staff, using state of the art equipment in a safe and enjoyable environment. Our dedicated coaching staff encourages excellence through the development of friendships, self-confidence and a competitive spirit. Our instructors are USAG safety certified. We also have a full-time EMT on staff and the manager of the gym is USAG certified. Competitive gymnastics is a unique sport requiring the support of the whole family for the gymnast to be successful. This needs not to be a difficult or demanding task, only one that shows each family is interested in and committed to providing their child with a positive learning experience through the competitive aspect of gymnastics. You are to be congratulated because you are taking the time to think through the commitment of team membership. Many parents are thrilled when their child is asked to be on the team, but they do not take the time to assess what the consequences will be on the rest of their lives. Life Changes to Keep in Mind At the lower team levels, the number of hours of practice is relatively low. As your gymnast progresses up the competitive ladder, the hours and days will continue to build. You may have to rearrange your schedule so that you are available to drive your gymnast to and from practice every day (you may want to start a carpool with other team parents, check the team roster or others who may live in your area). Homework will have to be done much more efficiently and with better study habits due to shorter periods of time available. (It has been our experience that most of our athletes tend to get good grades and are better at studying because they have learned to budget their time more efficiently than their peers). The rest of this team handbook will go over the various aspects of team participation. Please take the time to read this material carefully and discuss it with your family. Be warned, however, that once a child has developed a taste for this sport of gymnastics (especially the competitive aspect), it is an addiction that will grow and become a part of your child for life. REVISED 8/27//2020 2
Description of Team Levels Team Prestige Level X-cel – X-cel is an optional level of gymnastics that enables gymnasts of all levels to showcase the skills they do best. X-cel gymnasts can have the opportunity to compete in local meets including the Pennsylvania State Championship Meet. The X-Cel Team will give gymnasts the opportunity to experience local competitions while maintaining a less rigorous practice schedule. Having less practices per week than the Junior Olympic Team will enable X-cel gymnasts to also participate in other extracurricular activities. Level 2- This is the introductory compulsory competitive level. The focus is on learning how to compete while they begin training more advanced skills. Gymnasts will compete at USAG sanctioned meets receiving awards based on scores on each event in their level and age division. This further prepares the gymnast for competitive gymnastics. Levels 3-5- The compulsory levels are progressive in nature, building upon skills acquired at previous levels. More emphasis is placed on skill development than physical development since these gymnasts will enter the competitive arena sooner as they tend to be older, more mature and thus ready to perform it safely. These routines are the same for all gymnasts at each of the levels. Levels 6-10- These levels are considered Optional levels. Each level has different and more difficult skills. Gymnasts may compete their own routines in each of the four (4) events dependent on gymnast skill level. TOPS/Hopes/Elite- TOPS provides early screening and identification of potential elite athletes. The Hopes program provides athletes with the opportunity to compete the traditional Elite Compulsory and includes an opportunity to qualify to the Classic Meet (Hopes division only). The Elite program is designed to provide competitive experience for athletes aspiring to the National Team. **TOPS/HOPES/ELITE membership will require additional fees. Coaching staff will invite members to this group. Level 4-6 Men’s The first three levels, 4 through 6, provide basic routines for all boys who desire to participate in competitive gymnastics. These exercises start with simple basic skills experienced in Levels 1 through 3 and progress developmentally with each competitive level. Level 7 Men’s The compulsory Level 7 is designed to encourage and prepare the gymnast for the transition from compulsory to optional routines at an appropriate age by providing skill direction and combinations which can be used as the basis for entry level optional routines. These routines help the gymnast to understand how to construct an optional routine that will fulfill the requirements of the Junior Olympic optional program. Level 8-10 Men’s The optional levels, 8, 9 and 10, require the gymnast to fulfill most FIG requirements or the JO modifications for those requirements approved for the program. JD- Moving Level to Level At the end of every competitive season, the decision to move a gymnast from one level to the next is decided by the coaching staff and is based upon scores from the past meet season, attendance at REVISED 8/27//2020 3
workouts, skill level and the attitude of the gymnast. If necessary, the coaches will discuss with the parents before a final decision is made. This decision will be made in the best interest of the gymnast. As gymnasts move up, her responsibility to work-out and participate in scheduled meets increase. Remember it is not a race to the top and allow your child to move at her own pace. Competitive Program Policies: Summer Camp Attendance at PRESTIGE TEAM SUMMER CAMP is mandatory for all team members (levels 2-Elite). This is an important time to learn new skills while performing the old. Plan accordingly- this camp will always take place the first full week after July 4 for levels 8-10, Hopes, Elite & X-Cel. Camp for Levels 2-7 will be the following week. All team members will attend camp. Make Ups There will be NO TEAM make-ups for missed practices unless the daughter’s head coach requires it. Gymnasts are to report for their scheduled workout time unless otherwise instructed. Injuries There will be no proration for injuries. Team members must attend regularly scheduled practices. All injuries, no matter how small, must be reported promptly to the coach. Injured athletes are required to attend practice. They will be assigned a modified practice but keeping within doctor’s restrictions. Concussion Please visit CDC website Head’s Up website: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/parents/index.html For a complete list of concussion symptoms. Gymnasts diagnosed with a concussion may not return to activity without a doctor’s release. Illness DO NOT BRING YOUR GYMNAST IF THEY HAVE A CONTAGIOUS ILLNESS. Since all team members share mats and equipment, it is common courtesy not to expose others to the illness. Children should be symptom free and fever free for 24 hours before returning to the gym. Payments Prestige monthly tuition as well as TOPS tuition, will be billed to your card on file on the 5th of each month. Checks and money orders are no longer accepted forms of payment. Late payments will be assessed a $50 late fee. If a gymnast quits before June 30th they will not be eligible for past season disbursement. Proration/Refunds There will be no proration for Team fees except for PRESTIGE TEAM SUMMER CAMP. There are 52 weeks in a year and our prices are based on 12 four-week months. This means that you are paying for only 48 REVISED 8/27//2020 4
weeks per year. There are no refunds for team tuition. Competition Eligibility All competitive gymnasts must demonstrate proficiency in all skills appropriate to their competitive level to be allowed to enter any competition. Special situations should be discussed well in advance of the competition with the coach. Gymnasts who do not meet level and/or attendance requirements will NOT be permitted to compete. Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather, updated practice times or cancellations will be sent out via email, and/or social media. Training Policies Gymnast training is exclusive to this club. Gymnasts may not train at any other gym while competing and/or representing this facility without the explicit consent from head coach/owners. This includes Private lessons. Private lessons may only be done with Prestige Gymnastics TEAM coaches. Each gymnast is required to attend and be on time for all regularly scheduled practices. This means the gymnast is on the floor ready to go when practice begins and is not talking or hanging around out throughout gym property. If for any reason you will be later or absent, please text or call your gymnast’s coach. Proper workout attire is a must. A properly fitting leotard (or spandex shorts and tight- fitting camisole on assigned days) are the only acceptable workout attire. Hair should be appropriately tied back so as not to interfere in any way during practice. No jewelry of any kind may be worn during the workout. All gymnasts are required to have appropriate equipment as needed such as grips, wristbands, and tape. Absolutely no food, candy, or cell phones are permitted on the workout floor. Water bottles are the only exception to this rule. Coaches may give permission for cell phone for video purposes only. Gymnasts may not leave the workout or competition floor without the expressed permission of the coaching staff. Interaction between gymnast and parent (visually or verbally) during workouts or at a gymnastics competition is not appropriate. A distracted gymnast is a prime candidate for injury. Contact the front desk or the coach first if you need to communicate with a gymnast on the workout floor or competitive site. All gymnasts are expected to maintain the best physical condition possible. No gymnasts may be left at the facility unattended. When dropping off a team member please do so, within a reasonable timeframe. Please do not drop off your gymnast more than 10 minutes before the start of a scheduled practice and please be prompt to pick them up at the conclusion. Coaching techniques and discipline are not subject to compromise with parents or gymnasts. The coaching REVISED 8/27//2020 5
staff has the final say in all competitive program matters as they are ultimately responsible, in the eyes of the law, for each child’s well-being. To take part in the “Senior” part of our Team Banquet, your senior must have attended at least 50% of the meets her senior year and attended 80% of practices unless a plan has been worked out with the head coach. Proper Communication Improper communication is detrimental to the successful operation of any gymnastics facility. Parents will not display threatening or intimidating behavior (physically or in written or electronic communication) towards staff, gymnasts, volunteers, or other parents/guardians. Bullying by parents towards gymnasts, staff, coaches, volunteers or other parents/guardians will not be tolerated. Any of the above could be cause for immediate dismissal from the team. If you have a problem, please take it to Jen Fatta. Jen is very accessible and if you have an issue please reach out to her for help. All communication with coaches needs to be done before or after practices. Please schedule an appointment with your them. If the issue needs to be addressed by the head coach, please contact her directly. Competitive Program Financial Policies Monthly tuition is paid to Prestige Gymnastics. Payment will be billed to credit card on file on the 5th of each month. If you need to update credit card, please contact gym management to do so. Payments after the 15th of the month must include a $50 late fee. Any gymnast who carries a balance over to the following month will not be permitted to participate in any gymnastics activities until their balance is brought current. Competitive program accounts must be current and paid in full to enable your gymnast to participate in the competitive season. Notice of intent to cancel enrollment must be made in writing at least one month before gymnast’s final workout. If you choose not to notify the office, you will be charged for the month following your gymnast’s last workout. There are no make-ups, discounts or prorated accounts due to absences of any nature. This includes, but not limited to injuries, vacations, illnesses, etc. The competitive program is discounted greatly in comparison to other gym programs and is, in fact, effectively subsidized by the class programs. As a member of this competitive program, all gymnasts are required to attend and be actively involved in all gymnastics activities related to this facility (i.e.: fundraising projects, exhibitions, meets, etc). Parent Commitment Make sure your gymnast attends all regularly scheduled workouts, meets, and special functions. Communicate with the coaches regarding any problems. Be respectful of gymnasts, coaches, staff, and other parents at Prestige Gymnastics. Check and read emails and check gymnast file folder regularly to stay current with team activities. Make REVISED 8/27//2020 6
sure we have a valid email address and that you are set up to receive emails from us. Membership in the booster club is mandatory. Please attend the scheduled booster club annual meeting. Notice will be sent via email. Fulfill ALL home meet requirements including working parent sessions and food donations. Competitive Season Information USAG Fees- Team Prestige competes in the USAG competitive system. USAG fees are no longer part of membership fees; parents will pay the fees directly to USAG. Kevin Pope will send out instructions during the summer regarding how and where to pay said fees. Athlete Registration Form- to be registered for competition each gymnast must complete and sign a USAG Athlete Registration Form before they can be registered for any meets. Team Prestige Camp- is mandatory for all gymnasts Levels 2-10 and Elite. It is held each year the Monday following July 4th for levels 8, 9, 10, Hopes, Elite, and X-Cel. Our Levels 2, 3, 4, 5,6 and 7 will have camp the following week. It is Monday through Thursday full day and Friday a half day. Membership Fees- Due August 1 or late fee will apply. These fees cover all coaches costs associated with a meet and approved camps (gas, mileage/airfare, rental car, lodging, food, session fees), coaches USAG registration, Prestige Gymnastics annual fees, clinics, first aid safety course and supplies, equipment, coaches safety certification, congress, and office supplies, etc. This is nonrefundable once paid. Meet Entry Expenses- Due September 1, amount will vary year-to-year depending upon meet schedule. Schedule is posted sometime in July/August. If you have a conflict in attending a meet, written notification must be made to the GPIB treasurer and Kevin Pope. Failure to do so will result in being entered into meets you were not intending on, thus losing your meet entry fee. In most cases, meet entry fees are due months in advance of the actual competition date and are nonrefundable. Very rarely we will be able to obtain a refund and in most cases we will not. Therefore, knowing which meets you will be attending ahead of time will eliminate the confusion and loss of non-refundable meet fees. Meet Information Meet Scheduling- At the beginning of each season, a preliminary schedule of meet location, dates, and costs will be emailed to all parents. Meets may be added, changed, or cancelled. The Meet Takes How Long? The average meet can take as little as three hours or as long as five hours. Most competitions run in a format similar to the ones listed here. Registration- Arrive 15 minutes before open warmup to allow gymnast to be registered and prepared to compete. Open Warm-Up- Usually 30 minutes long. This time is for general stretching and getting equipment setting for gymnasts. Capital or Modified Capital Cup- is also known as “warm-up/compete” format. This combines the above REVISED 8/27//2020 7
format where the athletes warms-up on a specific event and readily competes at the event before moving on to the next event and so on. Traditional Timed Warm-Up- Every gymnast warms up on an apparatus. This procedure can take from an hour to hour and a half, depending on the number of gymnasts competing. This format is used mainly in Elite competition setting. March-In- All the gymnasts line up and march into the gym to be presented to the audience and judges. Usually the National Anthem is played. This takes about 10-15 minutes. Competition- The gymnasts compete to receive scores from the judges at each event. This may take an hour and a half to two hours to compete. Longer if it is an optional meet and one touch warm-ups are necessary. Awards- If the organization running the meet is on the ball; you may only have to wait five to ten minutes before the awards are handed out. It has been known to take significantly longer to get the awards ready. Once they are prepared it can take from 30 minutes to an hour to hand out the awards. Participation in Scheduled Meets All team gymnasts should compete in ALL meets to which they are registered unless they are sick or injured. On occasion, a meet will be scheduled at the last minute. In this case, the gymnasts will not be expected to compete if they have conflicting schedules. Meets have different meanings and the training for each meet will differ accordingly. At some meets, the focus may only be on obtaining a qualifying score for the state championship meet, meaning a coach may tone down the power and focus on higher quality execution. Another meet might be used to develop confidence and the coach may allow the gymnast to attempt the new skills while removing the worry of scoring high from the gymnast’s mindset. Mobility Meets (mock meet) are set up for a gymnast to obtain a specific score so that she can move up to the next competitive level or qualify for state championships. Finally, the State Championships, where everyone hopes their efforts from the past year will make them a winner and that coach and gymnast will make every effort to shine. Missing Meets Gymnasts who are unable to attend a scheduled meet should contact their coach, the Meet Director (Kevin Pope kpope29761@aol.com) and GPIB Treasurer by the September 1st deadline. Once a gymnast is registered for the meet, the gymnast will be subject to loss of moneys already spent on entry fees. Most gyms do not refund entry fees. Meet Entry Fees and Travel Expenses Each gymnast is responsible for paying their own meet entry fees. These fees will vary depending on the type of meet (i.e. local qualifying meet, invitational, or state meet). Meet entry fees are generally between $90- $135 for compulsory and $100- $140 for optional. Each gymnast is responsible for their own transportation to the competition, hotel (if needed), and all meals. REVISED 8/27//2020 8
Admission fees are charged to ALL spectators at ALL meets. Most are cash only. Meet Etiquette for Gymnasts The following guidelines will help each gymnast make competition a fun and successful experience. Be friendly and use sportsmanlike conduct at all times. Everybody has a unique way of experiencing gymnastics competition. Some people look for the fun in the experience; others are simply hoping to cope with their fears, while others are focused to the point of excluding everything else around them (including you the parent). At times, this may make it seem difficult to be friendly with some gymnasts at a meet. Just remember, everyone is doing the best they are capable of at that moment. When the opportunity presents itself, introduce yourself to the other gymnasts and coaches in your competitive rotation. Most of the time, you will have the chance to develop some new relationships; however, when another gymnast is being given directions by their coach or preparing to compete, you must allow them time to concentrate without distraction. Stay focused on the competition. Talking with parents, relatives, or friends is inappropriate during a meet. Even with the best of intentions, relatives and friends may give advice that conflicts with what the coach says. What will your gymnast do when she receives advice from Mom differs from what Dad told her, and then the coach says something totally different? The answer is the gymnast becomes nervous and uptight because she does not know where to place her focus. During workouts and competition, gymnasts needs to pay attention to only the coach. Before leaving the competition, notify your coach. Always let the coach know when you are going to leave the facility. You should never leave the competition facility without specific permission from the coach. You should always be accompanied by another team member when leaving the competition floor. There is absolutely no reason for you to be on any piece of gymnastics equipment unless you are warming up or competing. If you are staying to watch another teammate compete, or you have arrived early for warm-ups, stay seated in the bleachers, do not wander out onto the competition floor. Competing gymnasts must stay in their rotational group and sit quietly until the last competitor has finished. Gymnasts are NOT dismissed until the last athlete is done competing in the entire meet session. Encourage your athlete to be respectful of the other gymnasts’ efforts by watching them and applauding their efforts. REVISED 8/27//2020 9
Gym bags, warm up suits, grips, and other items you brought with you should be placed inside your backpack and kept near you or under your chair. Leotards and leggings should be worn when on the podium for awards for girls. Hair must be up and out of the face for competition. Hair longer than the shoulder length needs to be up in a type of bun, or a point deduction may occur or the gymnast may not be allowed to finish her rotation. The meet is not complete until ALL the awards have been handed out. The other gymnasts have waited patiently to receive their awards and have applauded your efforts. You owe them the same consideration. Win, Lose or Wipeout It is important to remember that a score for any one routine is an evaluation of one single performance in your career as a gymnast. It is not a label you must live up to (i.e. winning the all-around this time means you must win it every time), or hang around your neck for the rest of your life (a 95th place ribbon for falling off the beam 20 times). Each meet teaches you more about your abilities as a gymnast, competitor, and human being, and are necessary ingredients for success at higher levels of competition and for life in general. Regardless of the outcome of a routine or overall competition, you must learn that crying and feeling sorry for yourself is not an appropriate response to the situation, to most learning situations in the gym, and to normal life. Excessive crying and/or pouting can result in your immediate disqualification from the remainder of the meet, awards, and future competitions. Meet Etiquette for Parents Team spirit is a big help. Wear the team colors, or some of our Team Spirit Wear. Prepare to have cash on hand to pay spectator entrance fee. All meets charge for spectators, this is a fundraiser for the host gym. Trying to sneak yourself, family, or friends into a meet does not only reflect poorly on you but also on Prestige Gymnastics. Often, entrance fees can be found on the host gym website so you can plan accordingly. Remember your gymnast is a part of Team Prestige. She competes not only for herself but also her teammates, parents, coaches, GPIB, and Prestige Gymnastics. Please show respect for all Officials and Coaches at every competition. They are all there for one reason, to support your child’s interest in gymnastics. Under no circumstances should you attempt to contact any official on the competition floor during or after the meet (judges, score room, etc.) If you have questions regarding your child’s scores, you must contact your child’s coach. Even the coaches are not allowed to approach the judges regarding the routines or scores during a meet. They must submit an inquiry through the Meet Director. Points could be deducted not only from your gymnast, but also from the team score as well as for failure to follow these rules. REVISED 8/27//2020 10
Please show proper respect to all competitors. You NEVER KNOW who is sitting or standing near you (i.e. parents of the gymnast you just made a remark about or a college coach). Once a gymnast has walked out onto the competition area for warmups they ARE NOT ALLOWED to talk or have contact with their parents until the competition is over. This has less to do with control than it does with FOCUS. Any distraction could disturb the focus necessary to have a successful routine. The coach’s job at the meet is to monitor the gymnast’s condition and teach them to respond appropriately. If the gymnast is too excited, the coach calms them down. If the gymnast is too complacent, the coach pumps them up and motivates them to do their best. The emotional dynamic is fluid in competition. An excellent vault score may cause a gymnast to be over-confident. A terrible bar routine may provide an educational moment. At these times, the gymnast needs to be focused on the coach’s advice, not distractions from of the competitive floor or spectator area. In any competition parents, friends, and relatives of the gymnast ARE NOT ALLOWED onto the competition floor. You MUST remain in the spectator’s area. This also includes other relatives and friends. In case of an injury during warmup or competition, YOU MUST stay in the spectator area until a coach flags you onto the floor DO NOT coach your child. Coaches should coach, everyone else should encourage. Injury may result in changing the gymnast’s focus from the coach’s technique. Even the most helpful comment could have disastrous consequences. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY is permitted during a meet. The sudden flash of a light could cause a gymnast to be injured. Check out your camera in advance. Many cameras come with an automatic flash that will go off it detects low light levels. If you cannot manually disable the device please do not take pictures during the competition. If you do use the camera, it can be confiscated until the meet is over. On the day of competition, your child should eat a well-balanced meal about 3 hours prior to the competition. This energy will carry them through the entire competition. It should have lots of carbohydrates such as pasta and protein such as chicken. If necessary, a gymnast may carry crackers, pieces of fruit, or energy bars to curb hunger. All gymnasts are expected to stay until the end of awards ceremony whether they are receiving an award or not. They should cheer all award recipients especially their teammates. They should not be on the cell phones or other electronic devices. As coaches, they know you mean well with your comments, but they may not be appropriate for the long-term training of your gymnast. Emotions run high at a meet; therefore, we strongly recommend the “24-hour rule” to be considered before approaching your child’s coach. If you have questions about what happened at the meet, allow 24 hours to reflect on the events prior to reaching out to your child’s coach with questions and/or concerns. Expectations Problems occur when a parent expects too much from an athlete who is new to the competitive arena. (New is defined as having only competed for 2-3 years). It takes many years of quality competition to REVISED 8/27//2020 11
develop the poise and grace to take top honors in a gymnastics competition continuously. The key is to recognize when your child is working up to their potential. If they complete all of their skills for the first time without a fall, that is a winning routine regardless of the score they receive. Winning is not about coming in first. Comments from you should be congratulatory and positive. No mention should be made at that time of what they can do better, that would lessen the “victory” for them. The week after the meet your gymnast’s coach will go over with them the elements that need work and congratulate them on the elements they competed correctly. Any score they receive during the competition is not a reflection on you as a parent. There is no reason for you to feel embarrassed if your child is having a bad meet. Everyone has good days and bad days and it is how they learn to react to them, that will contribute to their development as a competitor and a person. Remember that a score given to your child in a gymnastics competition is an evaluation of one single performance, not an evaluation of your child. Gym Bag Necessities Grips, wristbands, tape, and hand lotion. Extra leotard for girls and for boys extra shirt & shorts Water bottle or sports drink Haircare and personal hygiene items Any vital medical braces, supports or bandages Fruit, crackers, pretzels for snacks For Meets At the end of your last practice before leaving for a competition, each gymnast must make sure the following things are in their gym bag: Grips, wristbands, gymnastics tape and hand lotion A working copy of her OPTIONAL floor music Team Competition Leotard or uniform Team Warm Up Water bottle Hair care, make-up and personal hygiene items Any vital medical braces, supports, or bandages Emergency phone numbers Fruit slices or crackers to snack on it meet runs long Nail polish remover pads Extra Tank Leotard just in case something happens to competition leotard Helpful Prestige Training Center Definitions: Compulsory Routines- A series of skills in each event that are put together with clearly marked timing, amplitude, and body position. The USAG develops a set of women’s routines for Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5. All REVISED 8/27//2020 12
gymnasts compete using the routines developed by USA Gymnastics. Compulsory men’s gymnastics is levels 4-7. All-Around Score- A gymnast total score from all four events at a meet. Full Competitive Year- Team Prestige year starts July 1 and ends on June 30. Eligible- An active gymnast, current with USAG, club, and booster fees, who, with coach’s approval, may participate in all activities including meets and exhibitions. Invitational Meet- A meet, usually with a specific theme, hosted by any gymnastics club. These may or may not be qualifying meets for state championships, but scores may usually be used to move a gymnast from one level to the next. Meet Entry Fee- This is the amount the host team charges for each gymnast to compete at their meet. These are due on September 1st of each year. Membership Fees- This fee is monitored by Prestige Gymnastics owners, Jen and Tony Fatta. This covers all coaching fees at meets and approved camps, coaches travel expenses for meets and camps. USA Gymnastics Membership for the coaches, Prestige Annual membership, coach’s safety certification, congress for coaches, clinics, first aid safety courses and supplies, equipment, and etc. This fee is nonrefundable once paid. It is due August 1st of each year. Mobility Score- The All-Around score needed to move from one competitive level to the next. The mobility score should not be confused with the qualifying score even if they are numerically the same. Optional Routines- Women’s routines developed and choreographed by coaches or choreographers for each gymnast to be used in levels 6,7,8, 9, 10 and Elite. The routines will be individualized to each gymnast’s style, strength and difficulty. For mens’s gymnastics optional routines are done in levels, 8,9, and 10. Qualifying Meet- A sanctioned meet where the scores are used to qualify for the State Meet. The number of meets scheduled will be determined by a gymnast’s ability to successfully complete the appropriate level routines and receive the scores necessary for state competition. Qualifying Score- The All-Around (AA) score (total of vault, bars, beam, and floor) needed for entry into the state competition. Normally this score is determined by USA Gymnastics, but in some cases, may be changed according to a state or region’s needs. Region- Prestige Gymnastics is a part of Region 7. There are 8 regions across the United States. Sanctioned Meet- A meet where there are two judges on every event for women’s meets and one judge on event for men’s gymnastics. The AA score is good in every state. A sanctioned meet all-around score is needed to qualify to the Pennsylvania State Championships. Prestige Gymnastics attends only sanctioned meets. If your gymnasts should score AA state qualifying score in another state, it still qualified them for PA States. State Meet- In women’s levels 3-7; the season finale is where the gymnast competes with other REVISED 8/27//2020 13
gymnasts throughout the state. Levels 8-10 gymnasts may go on to compete in regional and national level meets. In men’s gymnastics levels 4-10 have state championships. Regionals starts at level 5 in men’s gymnastics. Men’s nationals is level 9 and 10. REVISED 8/27//2020 14
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