Competitive Program

NORTH SHORE RHYTHMICS

COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

Gymnasts who wish to participate in competition may do so by joining the North Shore Rhythmics Team. Team participation is optional. Membership with the team carries additional responsibilities, costs and commitment but, of course, lots of rewards including, but not limited to, fun, friendship, goal setting and achievement.

LEVELS

Gymnasts are placed in competitive levels according to age, skill, interest, and commitment. Progression to the next competitive level is at the discretion of their coaches. NSR coaches are committed to determining the best level for each gymnast at each stage of her development in the sport. A gymnast will not advance just to move her along or because others in her level have advanced. The ultimate goal of NSR coaches is for each gymnast to reach her full potential in rhythmic and to love and enjoy the sport for a lifetime.

The USA Gymnastics Program committee establishes the apparatus rotation schedule for levels 3-8 and for the JO Group program ( CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO - SOURCE USAG ). The apparatus rotation for Levels 9, 10 and Group are established by FIG ( CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO - SOURCE FIG )

Level 3

Athletes complete in floor (RFX) and 2 optional apparatus routines. It’s all about skill development, not score, in this, the first “evaluation” level of the sport
Up to 4 gymnasts (from the same club) may compete on the carpet at the same time.
Level 3 competes only at local and invitational meets. They “perform”, but not compete at state meets.

COMPETITIONS

The coaches determine the schedule at the beginning of each season. Schedule changes occur throughout the season, depending on the needs of the athletes. Participation is optional and involves additional time commitment and cost.

Local & Invitational

These meets are without qualification and are not required to be sanctioned by USAG. Chicagoland Invitational in Downers Grove, IL is an example of an invitational NSR is likely to attend with all levels.

National Invitational

These meets are without qualification but are sanctioned by USAG. LA Lights, Challenge Invitational, Boston Cup and Capitol Challenge are examples that NSR higher level athletes (L7-Elite) have attended. These meets do not qualify athletes for any USA Championship meets.

International Invitational

It is a goal of the NSR coaches to provide the richest experience for athletes. Whenever possible, coaches will seek opportunities for athletes to complete internationally. Approval for any gymnast to participate in an international competition is exclusively granted by USA Gymnastics. No athlete may participate in an international competition without prior, written approval from the USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Program Director. An athlete competing in an international meet is subject to all policies and restrictions established by USAG. Athletes represent only North Shore Rhythmics, not the United States.

State Championship

Each state is required to hold Championships with teams within the sate turns hosting the meet. IL athlete may compete in other state meets at the discretion of the meet director.

Regional Championships

There are 6 Regionals in the USAG Rhythmic Program. NSR is in Region 3 and includes the states of IL, MN, WI, MI, IN, IA. Region 3 athletes may compete in other regional meets at the discretion of the meet director.

Junior Olympic Compulsory Championships

The top 8 L5 & L6 athletes from each region qualify and become a member of the respective regional team. Athletes may also qualify by earning a designated score at Regional Championships and are classified as All Stars.

Junior Olympic Optional Championships

The top 8 L5 & L 6 athletes from each region qualify and become a member of the respective regional team. Athletes may also qualify by earning a designated score at Regional Championships and are classified as All Stars

USA Gymnastics National Qualifier

USAG establishes the number of athletes that may advance to the USA National Championships.

USA Gymnastics National Championships

The top 8 Junior & top 8 Senior athletes are named to the USA National Team. Athletes ranking 1-12 in both age groups earn Elite status.

USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Challenge

This is the yearly re-ranking of the USA Junior and Senior National Teams. Current National Team members are included. Additional athletes may be invited, solely at the discretion of the USAG Rhythmic Program Director. Based on results from this event, gymnasts are assigned to represent the USA in international competition.

USA Gymnastics International Assignments

USAG makes assignments for competitions based on results from previous competition or selection camps.

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Level 4

Athletes compete in floor (RFX) and 2 optional apparatus routines.
Two gymnasts (from the same club) may compete on the carpet at the same time
Gymnasts compete in local, state, and regional meets.
To compete at the regional level, a gymnast must perform all components of all around (AA, comprised of RFX and 2 apparatus routines) and earn a qualifying score at any State meet.

Level 6

Athletes compete in floor (RFX) and 3 optional apparatus routines.
If an athlete chooses to compete in fewer than 4 routines, one of them must be floor (RFX)
Gymnasts compete on the carpet alone.
Gymnasts compete in local, State, Regional and championship competitions.
To compete at the Regional and Junior Olympic Compulsory meets, gymnasts must perform all components of the all around (AA) and earn a qualifying score at the designated qualifying meet. Regional qualification is made at State meets; JO Compulsory Championship qualification is made at Regionals.

Level 5

Athletes compete in floor (RFX) and 3 optional apparatus routines.
If an athlete chooses to compete fewer than 4 routines, one of them must be floor (RFX)
Gymnasts compete on the carpet alone.
Gymnast compete in local, State, Regional and championship competitions.
To compete at the Regional and Junior Olympic Compulsory meets, gymnasts must perform all around (AA) and earn a qualifying score at the designated qualifying meet. Regional qualification is made at State meets; JO Compulsory Championship qualification is made at Regionals.

Level 7&8

Athletes compete in floor (RFX) and 3 optional apparatus routines.
Any athlete may compete in fewer than 4 routines, but one of them must be RFX.
Gymnasts compete in local, State, Regional and championship competitions.
To compete at the Regional and Junior Olympic Compulsory meets, gymnasts perform in all components of the all around (AA) and earn a qualifying score at the designated qualifying meet. Regional qualification is made at State meets; JO Compulsory Championships qualification is made at Regionals.

Level 9&10

These levels are governed by rules and policies established by FIG
L9, L10 & Elite athletes may compete in any local, State or Regional competition.
L9 athletes must qualify to the USA National Qualifying competition by competing at Regionals and the JO Optional Championships.
L10 & Elite athletes may qualify to the USA National Championships at the USA National Qualifying competition.

COMPETITIVE SEASON

JO Program

The competitive season typically runs from December – June. Meets include invitationals (Chicagoland), State (IL, MN, MI), Regionals, and JO’s and Group Championships.

FIG Program

The competitive season typically runs from December – August, though National Team members compete year-round. Meets include invitationals (LA Lights, Capitol Challenge, Challenge Invitational), State (IL, MN, MI), Regionals, National Qualifier, Rhythmic Challenge (NT only), National Championships, and select international meets for clubs and NT members per assignment and/or permission by USAG.

National Team

The competitive season runs year-round with international competition and training including, Grand Prix, World Cup, World Championships and other competitions per assignment

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO (SOURCE USAG WEBSITE):