Level (USAG Development Program)
Also known as: USAG Level, Levels 1-10
The USAG Development Program organizes competitive gymnastics into numbered levels, with gymnasts progressing from Level 1 (foundational skills) up through Level 10 (the most advanced pre-elite level) as they demonstrate mastery of required skills. Advancing beyond Level 10 leads to Elite competition, the track toward national and international teams.
Related Terms
Xcel Program
An alternative USAG competitive track, from Bronze through Diamond and Platinum, with more flexible skill requirements than the numbered Level system.
Elite
The highest competitive tier in gymnastics, where gymnasts compete for spots on national and international teams.
All-Around
A competition format where a gymnast's scores across every apparatus are combined into a single total.