6/1/09

Our compulsory team is proud to carry on the winning tradition of Cardinal Gymnastics Academy.  The level 4-6 team welcomes our newest team members and are looking forward to a great season this Fall.  The summer practices have just begun and a lot of skills are being developed right now.  Coach Janet Anson is doing a tremendous job preparing these young athletes to be the very best they can be.  We are looking forward to a great 2009 Compulsory season, it should be the most fun season yet!

Here is a little bit of information to help you understand what our team program is all about.  Girls begin competing when they reach Level 4 in the USA Gymnastics Competitive Program. Levels 4, 5 and 6 are compulsory levels, meaning that each gymnast performs the same routine as every other gymnast in competition. In Level 7, gymnasts begin performing optional routines, in which they perform routines, created from a list of appropriate skills, with their own distinct and personal style. Levels 8, 9, and 10 are also optional levels. After Level 10, gymnasts can move into the Elite Gymnastics program, which is the Olympic level of gymnastics. Most gymnasts who earn scholarships to college are Level 10 or above.

The competitive events for girls' gymnastics are the vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Competitions are held at local gymnastics clubs and include gymnasts in the same age categories and level from nearby clubs. Awards are given for individual and team achievement. Our gymnasts compete against gymnasts from clubs from all over Iowa, the Midwest and even the nation.  Our expert coaches prepare the gymnasts to compete at the State, Regional and National levels.
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* Monthly team fees may be paid online with a credit card! CGA is proud to offer online team fee payments. To cover transaction costs, a nominal card processing fee applies. All transactions are secure using our credit card processing service, Camp Registry.