At PDXRBD, gymnasts begin competing in level 3 with an option to join a group or Xcel when entering. Gymnasts are handpicked from a recreational class and invited to be a member of the competitive team. As a gymnast’s abilities increase, the gymnast moves up in level, which includes more difficult skills and requires more hours of practice per week. Coaches determine if a student should move up a level at the end of each competitive season and typically communicate that information in Spring/Summer.

FOCUS: Basic techniques of the body would be reinforced, and a progression of harder body and apparatus difficulties will be taught. Athletes will learn their own choreographed routines to be prepared for both local and State Competition, National and International.  Eligible Competitions: Age group competitions at International Competitions (min 1 a year).