Program Description

Any gymnast who wishes to participate in competitions must be part of the RhythMix Team as well as an active member of USAG. Being on the competitive team is strictly optional and is by invitation only. Of course, being on the team carries additional responsibilities, costs and commitments, but it also brings lots of rewards including, but not limited to, the excitement of competitions, fun being around your teammates, goal achievement and building 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 this sport for a lifetime. 

Level 3 is the first competitive level. The goal for the Level 3 program is to focus attention on skill development, not the competition scores. Level 3 gymnasts compete with one of the rhythmic apparatuses in addition to the floor (free hand) exercise. Level 3 gymnasts compete with up to two gymnasts performing at one time. 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 compete with up to two gymnasts performing at one time. Level 4 gymnasts compete at local, invitational, State and Regional meets.

Level 5 is the most advanced compulsory level. Level 5 gymnasts compete with three apparatuses in addition to floor routine, and a mandatory group routine. Level 5 gymnasts can share a routine with other gymnasts or may have an individual routine choreographed. Level 5 gymnasts compete at local, invitational, State and Regional meets.

Levels 3-4-5 follow the USAG Rhythmic Development Program Code of Points

Level 6 is the first transitional level between the lower levels and the upper 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 and a mandatory group routine. Level 6 gymnasts compete at local as well as travel meets.

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.

Levels 6-7-8 follow the USAG Rhythmic Development Program Code of Points

Level 9 is the level for the accomplished rhythmic gymnast who has demonstrated that she can easily perform basic DVP Code requirements and is ready for the challenge of the FIG 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.