Rhythmic Youth Elite Squad

Development Squad
The purpose of the Squad is to provide elite, collective training opportunities for skilled young rhythmic gymnasts and professional development for coaches. It is an opportunity for collaboration, education and stimulation. The primary objective is developing and mastering proper body/apparatus technique with an emphasis on strength/conditioning in support of health and longevity in pursuit of excellence at the elite and international level.

Elite Squad

  • 2 camps per year*: Spring and Summer
    • Spring camp
      • Top 12 Juniors in rank order, regardless of age, from the National Winter Invitational/Challenge (Colorado): JR National Team-Level 10-Level 9 combined
      • 4-6 gymnasts (levels 8-10) by selection based on physical abilities
    • Summer camp
      • Top 12 AA Juniors in rank order from the National Championships
      • 4-6 gymnasts (levels 8-10) by selection based on physical abilities
      • Open to any interested coach for professional development (USA Gymnastics University or personal edification) regardless of the presence of a gymnast
Squad
  • 2 camps per year*: Summer and Fall
  • Open to any interested coach for professional development (USA Gymnastics University or personal edification) regardless of the presence of a gymnast
  • Invitation to each camp is by selection
    • Year of birth
    • Physical abilities
*The yearly camp plan is dependent on budget, space availability, and planning and may be adjusted.

Rhythmic Elite Program Director: Caroline Hunt (chunt@usagym.org)
Elite Squad Coordinator: Lana Lashoff (lanalashoff@gmail.com)

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