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WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM
The USA Gymnastics Development Program is the training program designed by USA Gymnastics for gymnasts who have the goal of reaching the highest levels of the sport. The minimum age is 5-years-old for entry levels of the Development Program. Meanwhile, in upper levels of the Development Program some gymnasts who achieve high performance in these upper levels may qualify for additional opportunities to continue their gymnastics journey to compete for NCAA/College or Elite gymnastics assignments.
*This program was formerly called the “Junior Olympic” program.
Our Junior National Development program has a long history of producing Individual-event and All-Around Champions at the state, regional, national, and international levels, as well as many NCAA collegiate gymnasts. Our experienced and award-winning coaching staff work together to build confidence in individual gymnasts while learning how to WIN! Our team focuses not only on skill development but on the full picture of our athletes’ wellbeing. Metropolitan Gymnastics has been repeatedly named USA Gymnastics’ “Women’s Program of the Year” for Region 2.
LEVELS 2-5 “COMPULSORY”
The first five levels of the Development (DEV) Program are called “Compulsory” levels. The routines taught in levels 2-5 are nationally standardized by USA Gymnastics with pre-made routines which teach a precise skill set per level with the goal of creating the foundation for high-level gymnastics. Gymnasts may begin competing in the Development Program entry levels at a minimum age of 5 years old (must reach age 5 prior to first competition date, which is typically in October of each year).
LEVELS 6-10 “OPTIONALS”
Levels 6-10 are called “Optionals”, these upper levels have routines individually choreographed and constructed to highlight the gymnast’s strengths while meeting the skill requirements for the level. Optional levels increase skill difficulty in a progressive manner with the goal developing Elite/College level gymnastics.
At Metropolitan Gymnastics our goal is for each gymnast to reach their highest potential. The goal for our Metropolitan Level 10 gymnasts is to pursue NCAA scholarships and/or Elite gymnastics opportunities.
DEV Nationals: Development Program Level 10 gymnasts have the opportunity to qualify to USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championships where they compete for national titles. At Development Program National Championships there are college recruitment coaches present to watch for upcoming NCAA hopefuls with the goal of filling their rosters with top-performing athletes, which can include college scholarships for those who receive college recruitment offers.
Nastia Liukin Cup: Our Level 10 team attend Nastia Liukin qualifier meets throughout the regular competition season and has had past Metropolitan gymnasts qualify and compete at the Nastia Liukin Cup.
College Recruitment: Our coaching staff are experienced in navigating the college recruitment process, and our gym has many successful Metropolitan Alumnae graduates competing in the NCAA around the nation. Our gym frequently invite college recruitment coaches to watch our upcoming Level 10 athletes in practice and assist our upcoming Recruitable Athletes in navigating the recruitment progress.
Elite Gymnastics: At Metropolitan Gymnastics we are also experienced in navigating the elite gymnastics program tracks, which are an addition to the normal Development Program levels. These programs are designed for athletes with exceptional talent who are interested in pursuing Team USA or other elite gymnastics opportunities and require special invitation in addition to various high performing qualifying scores within the regular Development Program levels and/or special qualification meets. These programs include USA Gymnastics TOPs, Hopes, and Elite gymnastics programs. Our past and/or current gymnastics have qualified to represent Team USA and Team Philippines in a variety of national and international Elite competitions including World Championships, Core Classic (Formerly known as US Classic), Asian Games, GAP Challenge and more!
WE OFFER ALL LEVELS OF USA GYMNASTICS WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- Compulsory: Levels 2-5
- Optional: Levels 6-10
- TOPs/HOPES
- Elites
- We also offer Pre-Team Hot Shots (3-5Y) and Pre-Team Level 1 (5-7Y). Upon completion of Hot Shots and/or Level 1, our pre-team gymnasts will graduate into Dev Program or Xcel Program, depending on age, ability, and interest.