To help keep tryouts organized, athletes will be divided into two main groups based on skill level rather than strictly by age.

Lower Level Group (Approx. Ages 5–9)
Skills Needed:

Bars: Pullover, cast, back hip circle
Beam: Lever, straight jump, confident walking on a medium beam
Floor: Cartwheel, handstand, bridge kickover, leap, half turn, roundoff
Vault: Proper jump onto vault (handstand flatback preferred)
Other: Good listening skills, strong work ethic, and coachability

Upper Level Group (Approx. Ages 8–12)
Skills Needed (with correct form):

Vault: Half-on, front handspring
Bars: Chin-up pullover, cast back hip circle, squat-on, jump to high bar (preferred)
Floor: Full turn, roundoff back handspring, front tuck (preferred)
Beam: Handstand, half turn, split jump, dismount
Other: Exceptional listening skills, strong work ethic, and coachability are very important

Please note: If your athlete does not fall within the listed age ranges, placement should be based on skill level rather than age. For example, a younger athlete with upper-level skills should attend the upper-level group.