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

• Xcel Rules & General Information
• State Specific Rules
• 2011-2012 Vault
• 2011-2012 Bars
• 2011-2012 Beam
• 2011-2012 Floor
• 2011-2012 Allowable A-Skills

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

 

We were told last year at the State meet that if you do Option 1 listed below only 1 of the back hip circles count, but if you do option 2 they both count. Can you confirm or clarify?

Option 1:

1. Pullover "A"
2. Cast "A"
3. Back Hip "A"
4. Cast "A" has a different skill proceeding it
5. Back Hip "A" has a different skill following it
6. Cast-Sole Circle "A"

Option 2:

1. Kip "A"
2. Cast "A"
3. Back Hip "A"
4. Cast "A" has a different skill proceeding it
5. Back Hip "A" has a different skill following it
6. Cast-Sole Circle "A"

Would it make a difference if the dismount was an underswing? No ...you are OK either way

Does the level 4 mount of Glide – Pullover count as 1 or 2 “A” skills? 2

We just ordered a new copy of the level 1 – 6 skills. But for clarification, a long hang kip and a baby giant are “A” skills? And assuming they are A skills, can they be done in bronze? (I know a Flyaway is an A skill, but can not be done in Bronze.) Yes...both are "A"s and a bronze may do them

For a GOLD balance beam routine can a Sissone meet the requirement for a “120 degree leap or jump?” Yes