Region 5 Xcel Program


Region 5's Xcel Program (formerly Prep Optional) is designed to offer a broad-based, affordable competitive experience outside the traditional Jr. Olympic Program to attract and retain a diverse group of athletes.

The program gives an opportunity for:

  • Class students to participate in organized gymnastics events.
  • Those athletes who have competed in the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program and have qualified to Level 7 or above but need a more basic introduction to optional competition.
  • Those athletes who have competed in the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program at the Compulsory level and would like to experience a basic optional program during their "off" season.
  • Those athletes who have either "retired" from the Jr. Olympic Program or do not wish to train or compete at Level 7 or 8. Athletes not previously involved with USA Gymnastics to enter the program.

Region 5 Xcel Rules

All Documents posted below have been updated as of 09-18-11.
NEW EXCEL RULING FOR FLOOR - 11/8/11 - effective immediately

A Skill must receive Value Part Credit in order to fulfill Special Requirements.

***This does not apply to roundoffs, flip flops, and front handsprings in an acro series with a salto***

Example #1

  • 1st Pass - Roundoff ("A"), Flip Flop ("A"), Back Layout ("A") - SR awarded for series
  • In Routine - Roundoff ("A"), Straddle Jump ("B")
  • Last Pass - Roundoff ("O" -3rd time), Back Tuck ("A") - SR awarded for series - Salto in series

Example #2

  • 1st Pass - Roundoff ("A"), Flip Flop ("A"), Flip Flop ("A") - SR awarded for series
  • In Routine - Back Walkover ("A"), Flip Flop ("O" - 3rd time)
  • Last Pass - Roundoff ("O" - same entrance/exit), Flip Flop ("O" - 4th time), Back Tuck ("A") - SR awarded - Salto in Series