competitive womens gymnastics
At Aim High, young girls can begin competitive gymnastics at age six. Each team
program, as described below, is carefully designed and structured so to meet the
unique needs and skills of each gymnast.
Aim High has teams that compete on local and national team levels. As your daughter
grows and develops, you can be assured that Aim High Academy has the depth, skills
and experience to bring her to her highest achievement.
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Team Tots
Ages 3 - 4 years, Invitation Only
This is a specially designed class for the preschooler who has been selected for the
competitive track. Team Tots work on body shaping, conditioning, flexibility and
terminology in order to advance to our Shooting Star Program. Children may take one
or both offered classes per week and arw based upon twenty-one week sessions.
Shooting Stars
Ages 4 - 6 Years
This class takes place for two hours, twice a week and is designed for young
athletes that demonstrate great potential at an early age in flexibility, strength,
agility, and have very little fear. Shooting Star gymnasts train for all four
competitive events with emphasis on body positioning and fundamentals for
competitions. Parents are to meet with the coach prior to registering for this team.
Pre Team
Ages 5 Years and up
Pre-team is a beginner/pre-team that trains twice a week for two hours and has a
year round commitment. Our certified coaches employ safe and positive methods of
gymnastic instruction. In accordance with USAG Level 4 guidelines, children
improve their gymnastic skills and strength on an individual basis. Gymnasts
are to meet with the coach prior to registration.
Local Team
Ages 6 Years and up
Aim High Academy's Local Team is a branch of USA Gymnastics. Local team gymnasts
compete at USAG sanctioned competitions and follow USAG Code of Points guidelines
for routines in Level 4 - 7 and Prep Novice, Prep Intermediate and Prep Advanced.
Depending upon your competitive level, workout
times can range from three to twelve hours a week with exceptions just prior to
competitions. All Local Team competitors are eligible to qualify to RI USAG State
Championships.
National Team
Ages 5 Years and up
Aim High Academy's National Team requires complete commitment and dedication for training
and competitions. Gymnasts at this level compete on a local, regional, and national level.
Gymnasts at this level commit to year round training and all competitions. Gymnasts on the
National Team want to take their gymnastics to the highest level possible.
TOPS/Elite
The TOPS/Elite program is part of the National Team where athletes are selected to train
for the Elite Gymnastics Program through the TOPs criteria as defined by USAG. The Elite
gymnastics is the highest level of competition and should be taken very seriously.
- Identify talented young gymnasts between 7 to 11 years old that are not currently seeking or training for elite or international level competition
- Identify deficiencies in fitness and skill factors that can be determined by scientific testing and interaction with regional and national staff coaches. These deficiencies will be communicated to both the athlete and the coach for remedial work
- Enhance the information flow and educational opportunities to talented athletes, their parents or guardians, and their coaches to help improve the athlete's training.