At Miyagi Gymnastics Academy, our goal is to develop gymnasts of all levels to their fullest potential. The mission of the Miyagi Team is to develop self-disciplined, motivated, dedicated, and confident athletes who can apply these traits to everyday life. Our team staff is committed to building the whole athlete. Miyagi Gymnastics Academy is proud to offer a nationally recognized Development (Junior Olympic) Program and an Xcel Artistic Gymnastics program. We have gymnasts competing in Levels 3 through Level 10 and Xcel Silver through Platinum. Being a part of the Miyagi Team is a family commitment. We strongly believe it takes a village, and we thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child’s life.
Teams
Development Program
(Formerly Junior Olympic Program)
For many years, Miyagi Gymnastics has had a very strong Development Program. The program is governed by USA Gymnastics. The Development program consists of levels 1-10. Level 1-2 are the introductory levels and emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation of basic skills. In order to advance to the next level, the gymnast is required to be able to perform a set of skills safely and consistently, receive a minimum score in a competitive setting and reach the required age before being allowed to train for the next level. This system helps ensures the safety of all gymnasts and teaches athletes at a young age that success does not happen overnight but comes with hard work and persistence.
The competitive levels are broken down into two basic parts – Compulsory and Optional
Compulsory: The Compulsory levels consist of Levels 3 through 5. These levels generally focus on building a strong foundation of basic skills. It is crucial to the success of Development Program gymnasts that they master the skills that the Compulsory levels require. The skills gymnasts learn within these levels are the basis for every other skill they will do in their gymnastics career. If a gymnast does not have strong fundamentals, not only will that increase their chances of injury but it also decreases their chances of making it to the upper levels. Level 3 through 5 gymnasts are given opportunities to qualify up to State Level competitions.
Optional: The Optional levels are levels 6 through 10 and are considered the upper levels of gymnastics. Level 6 gymnasts can compete up to the State Championship level. Levels 7 through 10 offer additional competitive opportunities such as Regional, Eastern/Western, and National Championships. After a gymnast successfully completes level 10, they can attempt to qualify for the Elite/Olympic level.
Learn more about USA Gymnastics Development Program here.
Xcel Program
The Xcel program is a path for gymnasts of all levels who wish to improve their skills and compete in a fun, stress-free environment. Unlike many other sports such as baseball or soccer, the traditional training program for competitive gymnasts requires years of training before the athlete can start competing. Progression in the Development Program is slow and steady. Until they reach the compulsory levels and start competing, gymnasts often do not directly see how much their hard work is paying off. This can be discouraging for many athletes. The Xcel program was designed to keep gymnasts involved and excited about the sport every step of the way! Competing in a gymnastics competition is a fun and rewarding way for gymnasts to show how far they have come since they started. Unlike the Development Program, the Xcel program allows gymnasts to start competing almost right away by lowering the skill requirements for the entry levels. The program also has more advanced levels. Being an Xcel gymnast is ideal for entry-level gymnasts and older gymnasts looking for a fun activity to help them stay in shape and be involved in gymnastics without consuming all of their time. Every level will have its own Miyagi-designed routine and will compete with those routines through the Regional Championship level.
Learn more about USA Gymnastics Xcel Program here.
If you are interested in either of our competitive programs please call or email to schedule a try-out and meeting with Mr. Miyagi or a team coach.
