The USA Gymnastics encourages all current and former athletes – especially those who have competed as elite in the last 10 years – to join us in ensuring that athletes are well represented in areas of USA Gymnastics’ governance across all disciplines. Build your resume while making your mark on the sport, outside of the gym!
There are over 40 athlete representative seats opening across numerous committees, from the USA Gymnastics the Athletes’ Council, board committees and program committees. Open positions are listed below. To nominate yourself or someone else to an athlete representative position, please submit the following information via email to athletescouncil@usagym.org by November 12, 2025:
Eligibility Requirements:
Athlete Type Descriptions:
Trampoline & Tumbling Program:
Board Committees
Programs Council
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year
Term: 4 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)
Time Commitment: Quarterly 1-2 hour zoom meetings
Description: Develop and discover best practices that can be applied to all programs and to each program, Present agenda items to the Board pertaining to programs operations, policy, and challenges as representation from membership, Act as a think-tank and problem-solving representation of membership in addressing concerns and issues facing members, Provide approval for USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Selection Procedures, Act as a feedback deposit for concerns from membership.
Finance & Audit Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year
Term: 4 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)
Time Commitment: 1.5 hour meeting 3x a year
Description: Be responsible, in cooperation with the Treasurer and President, for recommending the annual budget for operations of USAG, reviewing financial statements as appropriate, reviewing internal financial policies and procedures, and for making recommendations for investment of excess operating funds; review the allocation of funds for specific programs; recommend the independent auditors of USAG for Board approval, review the report of the independent auditors and management letter, and recommend action as needed; oversee financial controls and disclosure and such other matters as directed by the Board of Directors; perform such other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Safety & Response Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year
Term: 4 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)
Time Commitment: Monthly zoom meetings
Description: Review and assist with the development and implementation of the athlete and participant safety policy and other policies or procedures related to Safe Sport; monitor compliance by USAG with the policies, procedures and requirements of the Center and USAG, as well as other safe sport initiatives of the USOPC and the Olympic movement; perform such other duties as assigned by the Board; and report to the Board of Directors as may be requested by the Board or the Chair from time to time.
Women’s Artistic Committees
Development Program Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year, Actively Engaged
Term: 2 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
Time Commitment: At least one meeting per year (via zoom or in-person)
Description: The Women’s Development Program Committee (“Committee”) is an operating committee and will work with the appropriate USA Gymnastics staff persons as set forth herein, such staff persons will be overseen by the President. The Committee is charged with coordinating a national effort to inform, train, educate and advise gymnasts and coaches in the Development Program.
Technical Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year, Actively Engaged – A judging background is preferred
Term: 2 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
Time Commitment: At least one meeting per year (via zoom or in-person)
Description: The USA Gymnastics National Technical Committee (“Committee”) is an operating committee under the USA Gymnastics Bylaws and will work with the appropriate USA Gymnastics staff persons as set forth herein, such staff persons will be overseen by the President or their designee. The Committee is charged with the development, interpretation, and coordination of technical information for the Women’s Program.
National Xcel Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year, Actively Engaged
Term: 2 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
Time Commitment: At least one meeting per year (via zoom or in-person)
Description: The USA Gymnastics National Xcel Committee (“Committee”) is an operating committee under the USA Gymnastics Bylaws and will work with the appropriate USA Gymnastics staff persons as set forth herein, such staff persons will be overseen by the President. The Committee is charged with coordinating a national effort to inform, train, educate and advise gymnasts and coaches in the Xcel Program.
National Administrative Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year, Actively Engaged
Term: 2 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
Time Commitment: At least one meeting per year (via zoom or in-person)
Description: The USA Gymnastics National Administrative Committee (“Committee”) is an operating committee and will work with the appropriate USA Gymnastics staff persons as set forth herein, such staff persons will be overseen by the President. The Committee is charged with the coordination of the administration of the USA Gymnastics Women’s Program.
Acro Committees
Selection Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year
Term: 4 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)
Time Commitment: This committee meets as needed for projects and selection procedures, calls can be monthly or bi-monthly. Must be able to attend Winter Selection and Gym Champs each year for selection of athletes.
Description: The Acro Athlete Selection Committee is responsible for the selection and assignments of all pair/groups for the Junior National Team (12-19 & 13-20), and Senior National Team, according to selection procedures, for athletes, coaches, and staff for all Team USA international competition assignments, including but not limited to World Championships, World Age Group Competitions, and World Games. The ASC may also assign ranking to the national team.
Growth and Development Committee
Charter coming soon
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ Year, Actively Engaged
Term: 2 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027)
Time Commitment: 1 meeting per month via zoom
Description: The purpose of the Acrobatic Growth & Development is to work with the Acrobatic community to target areas of the sport that we would like to see growth. The committee works to support new and/or developing clubs & regions. Additionally, this committee works alongside the other national committees to provide insight and education at Congresses around the country to spread awareness of our sport.
Trampoline & Tumbling Committees
Elite Committee and Selection Committee (one individual will serve on both committees)
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year
Term: 4 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)
Time Commitment: During Selection season (January-June) minimum of bi-weekly zoom meetings (2-3 hours). In the fall (September-October) when planning selection procedures, bi-weekly zoom meetings (1-2 hours)
Description: The USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Elite Committees (“ECs” or “Committees”) are a group of subcommittees reporting to the USA Gymnastics T&T Program Committee. The Committees will assist the T&T Program Committee in developing, organizing and designing USA Trampoline & Tumbling (the “Program”), with a focus on the USA Gymnastics T&T Elite Program.
Technical Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year, Actively Engaged – A judging background is preferred
Term: 4 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)
Time Commitment: 1-2 hour zoom meetings quarterly and an in-person meeting at Gym Champs every year. Other meetings as needed.
Description: The USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Technical Committees (“TCs” or “Committees”) are a group of subcommittees reporting to the USA Gymnastics T&T Program Committee. The Committees will assist the T&T Program Committee in developing, organizing and designing USA Trampoline & Tumbling (the “Program”), with a focus on technical and judging rules across the USA Gymnastics T&T Development and Elite Programs.
Development Committee
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year, Actively Engaged
Term: 4 Years (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029)
Time Commitment: 1-2 hour zoom meetings quarterly and an in-person meeting at Gym Champs every year. Other meetings as needed.
Description: Working closely with the Program Director and Program Committee Chair; Contributing to the development of well-organized and well-designed Elite and Development Programs for the disciplines of Trampoline, Synchronized Trampoline, Double Mini Trampoline, and Tumbling in the United States consistent with the goals and objectives of USA Gymnastics; Recommending qualified judges for international competitions to the SCs; Selecting qualified judges for national events; Supporting USA Gymnastics, the Program and its Rules & Policies; Annually reviewing and recommending to the Program Committee updates to the existing Elite and Development Codes of Points and Rules & Policies pertaining to judging and the TCs; Performing duties as assigned by the Program Director, and the Program Committee; Meeting regularly in adherence with the Committee Charter; Providing leadership for a visible, viable relationship with USA Gymnastics, subcommittees, T&T members and other related groups; Developing judges certification; Developing and distributing coaches education; and Submitting all TCs actions, decisions and recommendations to the PC for final approval.
Rhythmic Committees
National Xcel Committee:
CHARTER
Athlete Type Eligibility: 10 Year, 10+ year, Actively Engaged
Term: 2 years (June 1 2025 – May 31, 2027)
Time Commitment: 2-4 zoom meetings per year
Description: The USA Gymnastics Xcel Rhythmic Program Committee (“Committee”) is an operating committee and will work with the appropriate USA Gymnastics staff persons as set forth herein; the President will oversee such staff persons. The Committee coordinates a national effort to inform, train, educate, and advise gymnasts, coaches, and Xcel evaluators in the Xcel Rhythmic Program.
