COMPETITIVE TEAM SCHEDULE

Tri-Star Teams are a year-long commitment from September 1st through August 31st. The school-year schedule runs from late-August through early-June with a modified summer schedule from June through August (see Summer Camps). Team member’s commit to the full year’s schedule, including participating in a variety of fundraisers throughout the year.

 

Team registration takes place through the Parent Portal.

 

All team members are expected to enroll in our Auto Pay system with the monthly charge assessed on the first Monday of every month to the credit card on file. In addition to monthly tuition charges, additional feeds include (but are not limited to) meet fees, league registration fees, uniform fees, etc.

SCHOOL YEAR TEAM SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Hrs/wk $/mo.
Pre-Team*** 5:00-7:00pm 5:00-7:00pm 4 hours
 $200
GIJO Level 3 4:00-6:00pm
 4:00-6:00pm
 4 hours $205
GIJO Level 4 4:00-6:00pm
 4:00-6:00pm 12:30-3:30pm
 7 hours
 $260
GIJO Optionals 4:00-6:00pm 4:00-6:00pm
 12:30-3:30pm
 7 hours
 $260
USAG Team 5:30-8:30pm 5:30-8:30pm 4:30-7:30pm 9:00-12:00pm 12 hours $390*
High School 5:30-8:30pm 5:30-8:30pm 6 hours $240
*USAG Team fees apply from September through August and are averaged to account for increased summer training hours
**Additional fees apply to advanced USAG Team members who participate in optional extra practices on select Sundays
***See School-Year Rec Schedule for Pre-Team registration information. Pre-Team is a pre-competitive program that meets twice weekly.

 

 

TEAM SUMMER SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Hours
Girls Superstar Camp 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm (3 days/week = 9hrs)
Girls AM Camp 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm 9:00am-12pm (4 days/week = 12hrs)
Girls GIJO/Xcel
Team Camp		 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm 12:30-3:30pm (4 days/week = 12hrs)
Girls High School
Prep Camp		 4:30-8:30pm 4:30-8:30pm 4:30-8:30pm (3 days/week = 12 hrs)
Girls USAG
Team Camp		 4:30-8:30pm 4:30-8:30pm 4:30-8:30pm 4:30-8:30pm (4 days/week = 16hrs)*
Girls PM Camp
 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm (3 days/week = 9 hrs)

TEAM DESCRIPTIONS

TEAM LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

GIJO Level 3

 Ages 6-10 | 4 Practice Hours Per Week

AAU/GIJO Level 3 is the entry level for our competitive AAU/GIJO Team Program. This program is designed for gymnasts who are ready to transition into competitive gymnastics and continue developing strong compulsory skills, routines, and performance confidence. Students must stay focused during training, demonstrate coachability, develop independence at stations, and build healthy work habits/work ethic as well as demonstrate overall readiness for the expectations fo a competitive program.

*AAU/GIJO gymnasts participate in locally scheduled competitions. Gymnasts follow and compete using USAG compulsory-level routines and skill requirements

GIJO Level 4

 Ages 6-10 | 7 Practice Hours Per Week

AAU/GIJO Level  is designed for gymnasts who have developed higher-level skills and demonstrate overall readiness required to advance within our competitive AAU/GIJO Team Program. Level 4 placement is based not only on skill development, but also on a gymnast’s ability to meet the increased expectations of competitive training. Gymnasts should demonstrate focus during practice, coachability, strong work habits and work ethic, the ability to work independently at assigned stations, and consistent effort throughout training.

*AAU/GIJO gymnasts participate in locally scheduled competitions. Gymnasts follow and compete using USAG compulsory-level routines and skill requirements

GIJO Optionals

 Ages 11 and up | 7 Practice Hours Per Week

AAU/GIJO Xcel Silver and Gold are designed for gymnasts who have developed higher-level skills and demonstrate overall readiness required to advance within our competitive AAU/GIJO Team Program. GIJO Optional placement is based not only on skill development, but also on a gymnast’s ability to meet the increased expectations of competitive training. Gymnasts should demonstrate focus during practice, coachability, strong work habits and work ethic, the ability to work independently at assigned stations, and consistent effort throughout training.

*AAU/GIJO gymnasts participate in locally scheduled competitions. Gymnasts follow and compete using USAG compulsory-level routines and skill requirements

USAG Team (Levels 4 – 10, Xcel Platinum – Sapphire)

 Ages 6 and up | 12 Practice Hours Per Week

The USAG Team provides advanced training and condition in preparation for competition through the USA Gymnastics Developmental Program. Initial placement begins with Level 4 and subsequent advancement through the levels is determined through a combination of coach assessment and formal qualification scores within the USAG league. Gymnasts are expected to demonstrate consistent focus, coachability, strong work habits and work ethic, the ability to work independently at assigned stations, and commitment to the increased expectations of competitive training.

*USAG gymnasts participate in locally scheduled competitions. Gymnasts compete using USAG compulsory-level routines and skill requirements in Levels 4-5 and USAG optional rules and skill requirements for Level 6-10 and Xcel. Additional travel opportunities for participation in state, regional, and national competitions are available at coaches’ discretion and qualification criteria are set at the start of each competitive year.

High School

 Ages 14 and up | 6 Practice Hours Per Week

High School Prep training is designed for gymnasts preparing to participate in IHSA high school gymnastics competition. Students must be entering high school or currently enrolled in high school to participate. Training focuses on skill development, routine preparation, consistency, and overall performance on the events required for high school gymnastics.

*Gymnasts train at Tri-Star during their high school non-competitive season, allowing them to continue developing skills and maintain competitive readiness between school seasons.