| COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS |
2009 Optional Meet Schedule Click
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| MEET RESULTS |
11-22-2008 Level 5 South State Championships
Level 5 Jr. C - Gold
Division Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 - Small Team Meet Scores Click
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11-15-2008 Level 6 State Championships
Level 6 Jr. B - Gold
Division Meet Scores Click
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11-8-2008 Texas Classic
Level 4 Jr. A Meet Scores Click
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Level 4 Jr. B Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 Achievement Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 Child Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 Jr. Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 Sr. Meet Scores Click
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Level 6 Child Meet Scores Click
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Level 6 Jr. Meet Scores Click
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11-1-2008 Level 5 District Championships
Level 5 Achievement
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Level 5 Jr. A Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 Jr. C Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 Sr. A Meet Scores Click
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10-25-2008
Level 6 South State
Level 6 Jr. B Meet
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Level 6 Jr. C Meet Scores Click
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10-4-2008 Level 4 & 6 District Championships
Level 4 Meet Scores
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Level 6 Jr. B Meet Scores Click
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Level 6 Jr. C Meet Scores Click
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9-20-2008 Reflex District Qualifier
Level 4 Meet Scores
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Level 5 Achievement Meet
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Level 5 Jr. A Meet Scores
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Level 5 Jr. C Meet Scores
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Level 5 Sr. A Meet Scores
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Level 5 Sr. B Meet Scores
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Level 6 Jr. B Meet Scores
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Level 6 Jr. C Meet Scores
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8-23-2008 Stars
District Qualifier
Level 4 Meet Scores Click
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Level 5 Achievement Meet
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Level 5 Placement Meet
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Level 6 Achievement Meet
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Level 6 Placement Meet
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BASIC RULES AND POLICIES
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OLYMPIC DREAMS Gymnastics & Cheerleading is proud to be a member club of USA Gymnastics.
We wholeheartedly support the principles of safety of this organization. Our coaches are Safety Certified BY and Professional Members OF USA Gymnastics.
1. All payments are due on the 1st and are considered late after the 7th. A $15 late fee will be applied after the 7th.
2. There is a $40 annual registration fee due January 1st.
3. All competitive gymnasts must pay the annual $49 USA Gymnastics Membership fee.
4. All compulsory Gymnasts must purchase the competitive tank leotard, team warm-up and T-Shirt.
5. All optional Gymnasts must purchase the long sleeve competitive leotard, Team T-shirt and Team warm-up.
6. All parents must participate in 1 fund-raiser for the gym.
7. Acceptable Booster Club fund-raisers are bake sales, car washes, candy sale, lock-ins, raffles and drawings. Do not go out and ask for cash or check donations.
8. Parents are not allowed in the gym area.
9. Please do not approach a coach during a class. If you want to meet with a coach, talk with the office secretary and a meeting will be set up as soon as possible.
10. Please do not coach your child. That is what you pay coaches for.
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ATTENDANCE
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Attendance at all scheduled workouts is expected.
Make-ups are not allowed unless a workout is canceled. Make-up workout times are at the coach’s discretion.
If your child is absent during a meet week she will not be allowed to compete. Extenuating circumstances such as severe illness or a death in the family will be considered. All meet fees and coaches fees are NON-REFUNDABLE!
Arriving late to training disrupts the workout. Consistent absences and tardiness result in your child's lack of preparation for competition.
Our time spent in the gym is a crucial factor for success at competitions.
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TRAINING HOURS AND FEES
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LEVEL 4 |
12-15 |
Hours/Week |
$150-$175 |
LEVEL 5 |
14-16 |
Hours/Week |
$170-$185 |
LEVEL 6 |
16-20 |
Hours/Week |
$185-$200 |
LEVEL 7 |
20+ |
Hours/Week |
$200+ |
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Written days and times will be distributed to each child. |
Expect for hours to increase during summer months. |
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MOBILITY
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Mobility is the movement of the gymnasts from one level to the next. USA Gymnastics and the OLYMPIC DREAMS Competitive Team programs both have established rules of mobility. Gymnasts will be placed relative to their fulfillment of the criteria that USA Gymnastics has established. USA Gymnastics mobility is based solely on scores achieved in USA sanctioned competitions.
It is becoming increasingly obvious that gymnastics is a very technical, perfection-oriented sport. Advancement in the sport depends solely on how well the basics are mastered. Similar to a pyramid, the larger a base of support (basics), the higher the pyramid will stand (ultimate goal level).
With this in mind, it should not be assumed that gymnasts should merely achieve their mobility score and move to the next level. Programs which do that set up the athletes to eventually "hit the wall", that is they stop learning because of missing mastery of the basic compulsory elements.
The score established by USA Gymnastics create a VERY BASIC proficiency level to attain before moving on. IN NO WAY DOES IT AUTOMATICALLY MOVE THE GYMNAST TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
The OLYMPIC DREAMS Competitive Team has established national standards for level placement. These standards are based on what the best clubs in the country are doing, not just by what is being done in Beaumont, the Golden Triangle or Texas.
We feel that it is very important for a child to feel successful at gymnastics. One way we accomplish this is by having the gymnasts compete at a level that they are comfortable. This allows them to work the necessary basic elements that will help them in the future.
The following criterion helps us decide the placement of each gymnast.
Physical Preparedness
An assessment is made of strength, flexibility, endurance, agility, quickness and suppleness.
Emotional and Psychological Readiness
These attributes are observable in a subjective way as opposed to an objective manner. They readily indicate the child's ability to overcome reasonable fears, to make quick yet sound judgments and their self-motivation and dedication in achieving their goals.
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COMPULSORY GYMNASTICS
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Levels 4 - 6
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LEVEL 4 |
All gymnasts must start at Level 4.
Level 4 is classified by USA Gymnastics a s an achievement level only. There are no individual awards given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place etc. Gymnasts receive ribbons based on their score. For example:
The start value for all level 4 routines is a 10.00.
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9.00-10.00 receives a blue ribbon |
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8.00-8.95 receives a red ribbon |
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7.00-7.95 receives a white ribbon |
All gymnasts qualify to the state achievement meet in December.
A minimum score of 36.00 All-Around must be achieved during the competition season for advancement to Level 5. Please note that in order to advance to level 5 the gymnast must have all required skills for competition at that level. Merely, scoring the required 36.00 All-Around is not sufficient enough for level advancement. As always, level advancement is up to the coaches of OLYMPIC DREAMS.
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LEVEL 5 |
The start value for level 5 is a 10.00.
Level 5 is classified by USA Gymnastics as an achievement and placement level. The Level 5 achievement rules are the same as Level 4. All OLMPIC DREAMS gymnasts must complete Level 5 achievement 1st. A score of 34.00 All-Around must be achieved before competing placement.
If a score of 34.00 AA is not met by District Championships the gymnast will remain at achievement status for the season and all achievement gymnasts qualify for the State Achievement meet in December.
Placement competition is determined by the gymnasts individual scores. Individual awards for events and all around are distributed.
A score of 36.00 All-Around is required for advancement to Level 6. Please note that in order to advance to level 6 the gymnast must have all required skills for competition at that level. Merely, scoring the required 36.00 All-Around is not sufficient enough for level advancement. As always, level advancement is up to the coaches of OLYMPIC DREAMS. |
LEVEL 6 |
The start value for all level 6 routines is a 10.00.
Level 6 is classified by USA Gymnastics as a placement level only.
A score of 36.00 AA is required for advancement to Level 7. Please note that in order to advance to level 7 the gymnast must have all required skills for competition at that level. Merely, scoring the required 36.00 All-Around is not sufficient enough for level advancement. As always, level advancement is up to the coaches of OLYMPIC DREAMS. |
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OPTIONAL GYMNASTICS
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LEVEL 7 - 10
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All optional gymnasts will have individual choreography. It is the parent's responsibility to pay for their child's floor and beam routine choreography. Prices range for floor routines between $300-$500. Beam routines are $100-$200. |
LEVEL 7 |
The start value for all level 7 routines is 10.00.
Competition at Level 7 goes to the state level.
To advance to Level 8, gymnasts must score a 36.00 AA. Please note that in order to advance to level 8 the gymnast must have all required skills for competition at that level. Merely, scoring the required 36.00 All-Around is not sufficient enough for level advancement. As always, level advancement is up to the coaches of OLYMPIC DREAMS. |
LEVEL 8 |
Competition at Level 8 goes to the regional level, where the gymnasts compete against athletes from Arkansas, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.
To advance to Level 9, gymnasts must score a 36.00 AA. Please note that in order to advance to level 9 the gymnast must have all required skills for competition at that level. Merely, scoring the required 36.00 All-Around is not sufficient enough for level advancement. As always, level advancement is up to the coaches of OLYMPIC DREAMS. |
LEVEL 9 |
Competition at Level 9 goes to the Western National Championships.
To advance to Level 10, gymnasts must score a 36.00 AA. Please note that in order to advance to level 10 the gymnast must have all required skills for competition at that level. Merely, scoring the required 36.00 All-Around is not sufficient enough for level advancement. As always, level advancement is up to the coaches of OLYMPIC DREAMS. |
LEVEL 10 |
Competition at Level 10 goes to the National Championships.
The top 7 gymnasts at National Championships are put on to the Junior Olympic National Team. Only 14 gymnasts qualify from each region ( 7 states ) to the National Championships. Most gymnasts compete Level 10 for at least 2 years.
To advance to the Elite Level requires testing and several competitions that build on each other. |
ELITE LEVEL |
Competition at the Elite Level goes to the World and Olympic International Competitions.
It is important to remember that only 7 gymnasts qualify for the Olympics every 4 years. |
NCAA |
Scholarships are available to colleges and universities with gymnastics teams where athletes can enjoy a limited 20 hour or less workout regiment and compete against other schools while having their tuition fully or partially paid for. |
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COMPETITION EXPECTATIONS
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MEET FEES |
All meet fees are made payable to OLYMPIC DREAMS and we will write one large check to the meet site paid to the meet site. |
COACHES FEES |
Coaches fees are for the coaches traveling expenses such as hotel, food and gas. These fees vary based on the number of gymnasts and coaches attending the meet, the location and the meet times.
If meet fees and coaches fees have not been paid your child will not be allowed to compete. |
MEET ATTIRE |
Please wear the team’s colors (Red, White, & Blue) or the team shirt to competitions. |
MEET RULES |
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The gymnasts must carry their USA Gymnastics membership card in their bags during competitions. |
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Hair must be pulled back tightly and out of the face. |
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No jewelry or nail polish can be worn during competition. |
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Gymnasts must wear their competition leotard and warm-up with tennis shoes. NO FLIP-FLOPS! Level 4's must wear their competition tank. (Additional attire will be decided on later bases under the decision of OLYMPIC DREAMS). |
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Parents are not allowed on the floor at meets and gymnasts must remain in the competition area during the meet. |
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Parents should recognize that their attitudes and comments in the stands represent our gym as a whole. Don’t leave a negative impression in someone else’s gym. |
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