Program Description
Any gymnast who wishes to participate in competitions must be part of the RhythMix Team. Being on the competitive team is strictly optional and is by invitational only. Of course being on the team carries additional responsibilities, costs and commitment, but it also brings lots of rewards including, but not limited to, the excitement of competition, fun being around your friends, goal achievement and self-confidence.
Gymnasts are placed in competitive levels according to age, skill, interest, and commitment. Progression to the next competitive level is at the discretion of their coaches. RhythMix coaches are committed to determining the best level for each gymnast at each stage of her development in the sport. The ultimate goal of RhythMix coaches is for each gymnast to reach her full potential in rhythmic and to love and enjoy the sport for a lifetime.
Level 3 is the beginner competitive level. The goals of the Level 3 program are to focus attention on skill development, not the competition score. Level 3 gymnasts compete with two of the rhythmic apparatuses in addition to the floor (free hand) exercise. Level 3 gymnasts compete with up to four gymnasts performing at one time. The routines may be compulsory or optional, but each club must have the same routines. Level 3 gymnasts compete at local and invitational meets.
Level 4 is the second competitive level of rhythmic gymnastics and the first competitive level of competing at State and Regional Championships. Level 4 gymnasts compete with two of the rhythmic apparatuses in addition to the floor (free hand) exercise. Level 4 gymnasts may compete with two gymnasts performing at one time. The routines may be compulsory or optional but each club must have the same routines.
Level 5 is the most advanced compulsory level. The floor and three apparatus routines may be compulsory or optional. Level 5 gymnasts can share a routine with other gymnasts or may have an individual routine choreographed. Level 5 gymnasts compete with three of the rhythmic apparatuses in addition to the floor (free hand) exercise.
Level 6 is the first transitional level between the compulsory program and the FIG Optional levels. The goal is to develop flexibility, strength and handling skills while improving skill levels. Level 6 gymnasts compete with three of the rhythmic apparatuses in addition to the floor (free hand) exercise.
Level 7 is designed to prepare the gymnasts for the advanced skills of the FIG Program. The difficulty values for Level 7 skills are based on the current FIG Code of Points. Level 7 gymnasts compete with three of the rhythmic apparatuses in addition to the floor (free hand) exercise.
Level 8 is designed to prepare the gymnasts for the advanced skills of the FIG Program. The difficulty values for Level 8 skills are based on the current FIG Code of Points. Level 8 gymnasts compete with three of the rhythmic apparatuses in addition to the floor (free hand) exercise.
Level 9 is the level for the accomplished rhythmic gymnast who has demonstrated that she can easily perform basic FIG requirements and is ready for the challenge of full FIG optional routine requirements.
Level 10 is the level for gymnasts who qualify to the USA National Championships.
Elite Status: the top 12 athletes (junior and senior) in the all-around competition at the USA National Championships.
National Team: the top 8 athletes in the Elite Finals at the USA National Championships (junior and senior) are members of the U.S. National Team.
