Step Ahead Gymnastics and Dance
Gymnastics Team
USA Gymnastics DP Compulsory and Optional Levels
Here at Step Ahead we believe that gymnastics is the greatest sport the world has to offer. We ensure every individual will have the chance to become a strong gymnast while also enjoying a supporting and high-energy environment. At Step Ahead Gymnastics we become a family, all while building champions by encouraging athletes to set higher goals and think beyond their limits. With highly certified USA Gymnastics coaches and a great facility to meet everyone's needs.
**Team is by Invitation Only**
**If moving to the area or interested in team at Step Ahead contact the front desk to be connected with the team coach**
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Level 2 and 3
Beginner USAG DP Compulsory Levels
These are the beginning levels of team, most kids are invited from our pre-team class with ages ranging from 6 years old and up.
Our competitive season runs from late August to mid December. We typically attend 4-5 regular season competitions to give our athletes the opportunity to qualify to the Sate Championships that takes place at the end of the season in December.
Levels
4 and 5
USA Gymnastics DP Compulsory Levels
Level 4 is the second to last compulsory level in the USA Gymnastics DP program. This is where more commitment to the sport and practice hours increase.l
Level 5 is the last compulsory level in the USA Gymnastics DP program before a gymnast can enter the USA Gymnastics Optional Levels. To enter Level 5 a Mobility Score needs to be reached at Level 4.
Our competitive season runs from late August to mid December. We typically attend 4-5 regular season competitions to give our athletes the opportunity to qualify to the Sate Championships that takes place at the end of the season in December.
Levels 6-10
USA Gymnastics DP Optional Levels
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AAU Optional Levels
In the USA Gymnastics DP program the have what is referred to as optionals, these levels are where gymnasts receive their own routines for the events and build on their skill difficulty. Mobility Scores need to be reached at Level 5 and on to move through the levels.
Our competitive season runs from November to April. We typically attend 4-5 regular season competitions to give our athletes the opportunity to qualify to the Sate Championships that takes place at the end of the season in March. There is also the opportunity to qualify to the Regional Championships starting at Level 6 which takes place around the end of April. At Level 9 there is the opportunity to qualify to Eastern Championships and Level 10 National Championships. Qualifying to these events would extend the competitive season to mid May.
Optional Level gymnasts at Step Ahead also compete AAU sanctioned competitions; which is similar to USAG but with more competitive and travel opportunities. Optional