Can you go 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.

Can you switch from Excel to Jo?

There is no direct mobility from Xcel levels into the Jr Olympic Levels. Even if a gymnast has competed all the way through Diamond in the Xcel divisions, which would be similar to a level 7, in order to compete at level 7 she must pass out of levels 4 (the lowest required competitive level) , 5 and 6.

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 level is Xcel silver in Jo?

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.

Is Xcel diamond or Platinum higher?

Xcel Platinum and Diamond are the highest-level divisions in the Xcel program. Their routine composition is the closest to the J.O. Program. Both of them have requirements for the number of “A” and “B” skills, as well as four Special Requirements in the routine.

the difference between XCEL

Can you skip levels in Xcel gymnastics?

Xcel Special Requirements

In Xcel, all levels are considered Optionals, allowing gymnasts to perform routines that meet specific requirements with custom choreography.

Are there Xcel nationals?

About and Entry Score Requirements

The Xcel Championships Invitational will be held June 17-19, 2022 at the Ocean Center located in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida. The purpose is to determine the best Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond gymnast on each event and the all-around in each age group in the country.

What is the average age for Xcel Silver gymnastics?

BRONZE – athletes must be 5 years old. SILVER – athletes must be 6 years old. GOLD – athletes must be 7 years old. PLATINUM – athletes must be 8 years.

What level would Xcel Platinum BE?

Xcel Platinum is the fourth level in the Xcel gymnastics levels. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Platinum Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points.

What is Xcel Platinum equal to?

What is Xcel platinum equivalent to? You can move up through Xcel's tiers but if a gymnast wants to return to JO they will need to start at Level 4. If one has advanced skills, they can move up through the skill levels during a meet season. The Platinum level is equivalent to Level 8 of the JO program.

What is the highest Xcel level?

There are currently 4 levels in the Xcel Program; Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond. More information about USAG Xcel in general. Gymnasts may progress into higher levels by a variety of paths: JO Compulsory, Xcel Optional, and JO Optional.

Is there a new Xcel level?

There's a new Division in USAG Xcel in 2022 – Xcel Sapphire! A number of coaches and gyms have been asking for an Xcel Division higher than Diamond, and it is finally coming! This new Division is piloting during the 2022-23 season, and during this season, it's only available in 4 regions.

What is after Xcel diamond?

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

How do Xcel levels compare to Jo?

The biggest difference between JO and Xcel is that where JO has very strict requirements, Xcel's are more relaxed and allow the gymnast more of a range of skills, as well as more room to train and progress at their own pace.

What level is Xcel Gold in Jo?

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

What is after Xcel Gold?

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

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.

Who is the youngest level 10 gymnast?

Olivia Dunne is a level 10 gymnast training at ENA Paramus with Coach Craig Zappa. The ten-year- old is one of the youngest USAG Level 10 gymnasts in the country. Dunne was a 2012 level 9 Regional Qualifier.

How old are level 10 gymnasts?

Age Requirements

Gymnasts must have reached their 9th birthday to qualify to Level 10.

What is level XD in gymnastics?

Xcel levels are Bronze (XB), Silver (XS), Gold (XG), Platinum (XP) and Diamond (XD). Xcel athletes will only ever practice two times per week and are encouraged to participate in other sports.

Is Level 8 gymnastics good?

Level 8 is one of the most difficult levels of gymnastics and it's no small feat you've obtained the skill-set required in order to compete. We've composed a list of the Level 8 requirements on each event to give you a better understanding of the skills required in an effort to help you put together your best routine!

Is 8 too late to start gymnastics?

Anyone can start gymnastics at any age. What we are trying to convey in the information above is that you probably won't be an Olympian or get a scholarship if you start gymnastics over the age of 12. But that shouldn't always be your goal anyway. Gymnastics has more to offer than most people realize.

What levels can you skip in gymnastics?

Athletes may not skip any level (exception… Level 6 may be skipped, see below). They must advance one level at a time by scoring the minimum mobility score at any USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition (Exception: Levels 1-3 do not have a mobility score).

Can Level 9 gymnasts compete in college?

The ideal college gymnastics recruit

But the biggest draw for college coaches are Level 10 or elite gymnasts who compete in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympics Program. In fact, most gymnasts who go on to compete at the college level were once Level 10 gymnasts.