You can find an AAU gymnastics club in your area here. USA gymnastics is the official governing body for gymnastics in the US. In general and on this website when discussing competitive gymnastics rules and regulations we are talking about USA gymnastics rules. Because of this, AAU rules are less strict designed more for fun and less for producing superb gymnasts than USA gymnastics rules so the scores at AAU meets tend to be higher and the competitions more relaxed.
When deciding whether to compete in the AAU gymnastics league or the USA gymnastics league you will want to consider what your end goal is for the sport. If your goal is ever to compete gymnastics professionally or on a college team, you will want to solely compete through USA gymnastics.
If you are interested in just competing recreationally and want as relaxed an environment as possible, then AAU gymnastics might be for you. Proud Parent. Oct 25, Most of our large, very "successful" optional gymnasts come up "in-house" through our compulsory levels. Recently we've had several compulsory girls leave for gyms that only compete USAG. Former Gymnast. Proud Relative. Oct 24, 6, The 'Wood, Ohio. For Example: Level 2 Beam Dismount - can be done as written, can do the Level 3 dismount instead, or can do a tuck jump off the side of the beam.
Level 4 Bars - After jump to high bar, can do a kip OR a long hang pullover. Reactions: billise. Thanks for the info. With that being the case, it would seem to me that the flexibility of AAU would be preferred for girls who are just beginning their journey into the world of competitive gymnastics wouldn't it? Click to expand Jan 27, 2, I don't really know the differences, especially this year. My girls competed AAU last year different gym. I know that for old level 3 last year the girls did a back walk over in their floor routines, which they don't do until 2 levels later in USAG.
Like for older did in AAU old level 3, she had to do a shoot through on bars; but no mill circle. Our current gym is all usag and from talking to the moms this year, I understand that for usage the girls had a mill circle for old level 3;but they didn't do the shoot through.
Jul 22, 4, Unless they are older 14 I think? If the routines are the same, though, I wouldn't think that would be too much of an obstacle. But if that is not the case in your area and if your gym is using AAU successfully, that's great! MaryA said:. On another note, USA Gymnastics , as an organization, offers professional membership to qualified competitive coaches, meet directors, and judges.
Although USAG and AAU require their gymnasts have memberships to compete in their events, the benefits of the memberships are different. USAG members, on the other hand, receive special deals on apparel along with decals and a membership card. For the AAU, they recommend appropriate competition age. However, there are no mobility or eligibility requirements to meet to compete at any level. With USAG, tryouts at specific competitions are the vehicle to decide whether or not children can move up in level or rank.
Consequently, USAG has higher levels of competition for very skilled gymnasts. Moreover, there are severe penalties and deductions for failing or omitting a skill set. Do you intend to compete professionally or on a college team or make it to the Olympics one day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should join the USA Gymnastics team. Go for the AAU league if you just want to enhance your skills and do gymnastics as a hobby. The AAU is where you can practice for recreational enjoyment in a calm environment.
There are requirements and rules that each level possesses, and the athlete has to meet various conditions to reach that classification. AAU Gymnastics levels vary from Advanced gymnasts fall into levels , and professionals are usually level Level 10 is the highest and most competitive level.
The first three levels focus on the earliest abilities that gymnasts learn.
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