Gymnastics | Competitive Team Program

Welcome to the exciting world of pre-team and competitive gymnastics.  We participate in the Junior Olympic Program of the United States of America Gymnastics Association (USAG), and the United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs (USAIGC) and are under the guidelines set forth by these associations.

How to become a Team Member | Team Levels | Upcoming Meets

Philosophy

The University of California Golden Bear Gymnastics program strives to give gymnasts the opportunity to develop self-image, physical and mental strength, and attain goals through competitive gymnastics. Gymnastics is an individual sport, yet Golden Bear gymnasts experience a sense of team pride and accomplishments. While winning is always a goal, each gymnast receives the attention needed to help them attain their personal best. Many past Golden Bear gymnasts have moved on to gymnastics at the collegiate level. We are fortunate to be able to provide the unique experience of training in the same facility as the University of California Men’s & Women’s Intercollegiate teams that share our name.

Becoming a Team Member

How do I become a member of the team?

• Selection to the team is by invitation. Coaches and/or instructors will let you know when your child may be ready for the team.
• Children may transfer from a similar level at a similar gymnastics program.

How do I get invited to be on the team?

• Please remember that all children learn at a different pace.
• A child must be accomplished at all the required skills (hotlink to required skills).
• A child must have a strong foundation in the skills required.
• A child should be enthusiastic and demonstrate a desire to excel in gymnastics.

How do I move up or down the team levels?

• Mobility is decided upon a child’s maturity and readiness of skills.

Team Levels

• Development 1: This class is for girls 6-9 years old. To move into this class girls must master certain required skills. The girls in this class are training to move up to the level 4 Team. This class meets 2.5 hours 2 times per week.

• Development 2: This class is for girls 7-9 years old. The girls in this class are training to compete as a Level 4 gymnast (gymnasts must be 6 years old to compete). This class meets 2.5 hours 3 times per week. These classes have an option of attending an extra two hour class on Saturdays.  These groups are training to move up to our more competitive teams.

• Level 4/5/6 Compulsory Teams: Levels 4, 5, and 6 are the first three levels of competition. Each level performs the same routines on each event (vault, bars, beam and floor). Gymnasts must be a minimum of 6 years old to complete level 4, and 7 years old to compete levels 5 and 6. The level 4 team practices 2.5 hours per day, 3 days a week. The level 5 and 6 team practices 3 hours per day, 3 days a week.

• Level 7-10 Elite Optional Teams: These levels are the intermediate and advance levels of competitive gymnastics. They are called option levels because gymnasts perform routines that are made just for them. There are many different skill options the gymnasts have to choose from. All gymnasts perform different routines that showcase their strengths. The optional teams practice 4 hours per day, 5-6 days per week.