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Xcel Program

The USA Gymnastics Xcel program was developed as an alternative competitive program offering individual flexibility to coaches and gymnasts. The goal of Xcel is to provide gymnasts of varying abilities and commitment levels the opportunity for a rewarding gymnastics experience. The program allows a wide choice in skills to meet requirements so selection may be based on an individual athlete’s strengths.

The focus of the Xcel program is sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and fun. The emphasis in the Xcel program is on correct technique, form, and performance.

Xcel Sapphire Pilot Program (Regions 3, 6, 7, and 8)

Xcel Judging Resources for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Updates are currently underway for the judges’ course and exam to reflect the new 2022-2026 Xcel Rules. Materials will be posted as soon as updates are complete.

  • Practice Quiz: Are you ready to judge Xcel competitions this season? Check your knowledge -with this self-quiz using the Xcel Code of Points as your reference.
  • Judges Course: The J110 – Xcel Bronze/Silver/Gold Judges’ Course is a review for current Development Program-rated officials as well as a prerequisite for non-rated individuals to begin judging in the Xcel Program.
  • Judges Exam: Once the judges’ course is completed, non-rated individuals wishing to test for an Xcel Rating may take the WJX1: Xcel Bronze/Silver/Gold Judges Exam.

Xcel Code Of Points Hardcopy and Electronic version
The Xcel Code of Points is the official rule book for the Xcel Program. This book is a complete guide for coaches and judges. In addition to all of the rules and regulations, the Xcel Code of Points includes illustrations of all allowable skills and examples of routines. A must-have for anyone involved in the Xcel program.

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When printing replacement pages:

  • Large book: Print the pages double-sided.
  • Mini book:
      • Print Actual Size
      • Print on both sides of the paper
        • Flip on the short edge

    • Landscape
    • After the pages are printed, they will need to be cut in half, and then 3-hole punched. The result is nearly identical to the original pages in the mini-book.

Updates

  • Feb. 14, 2023
    Replacement pages for the 2022-26 Xcel Code of Points: Large book | Mini book
    The digital version of the 2022-26 Code of Points is updated on Google Play.
  • Dec. 12, 2022
    Replacement pages for the 2022-26 Xcel Code of Points: Large book | Mini book
    The digital versions of the 2022-26 Code of Points is updated on Google Play.
  • Oct. 21, 2022
    Replacement pages for the 2022-26 Xcel Code of Points: Large book | Mini book
    The digital versions of the 2022-26 Code of Points is updated on Google Play.
  • Feb. 15, 2022
    Replacement pages for the 2018-22 Xcel Code of Points: Large book | Mini book
    The digital versions of the 2018-22 Code of Points for the DP and Xcel Programs have been updated as of March 3, 2022.
  • Nov. 16, 2021
    Replacement pages for the 2018-22 Xcel Code of Points: Large book | Mini book
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 1/25/21). These can be printed double-sided and three-hole punched to replace the entire page. All changes are highlighted in yellow.
  • Sept. 3, 2020 – The digital version of the Xcel Code of Points is now updated as of August 2020 (Version 1.8) to include the revisions from the May 2020 Committee meetings.
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 7/1/20). These can be printed double-sided and three-hole punched to replace the entire page. All changes are highlighted in yellow.
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 10/22/19). These can be printed double-sided and three-hole punched to replace the entire page. All changes are highlighted in yellow.
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 10/1/19). These can be printed double-sided and three-hole punched to replace the entire page. All changes are highlighted in yellow.
  • Dec. 10, 2018 – Xcel Code of Points Nov. 19 errata summary
  • Nov. 29, 2018 – Xcel Code of Points revised pages (Nov. 19) – VT | UB | BB | FX | Judges pages
  • April 24, 2018 – Update to the digital version of the Xcel Code of Points – See rewording on Bar Additional “A” Element Chart of Dismount – from squat on LB-stretched jump off.
  • Nov. 1, 2017 – The digital version of the Xcel Code of Points has been updated. Vault values for gold, platinum and diamond have been corrected.
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 7/28/17). Replacement pages posted on 7/27/17 have been revised. The reverse sides of these pages have been included so it can be printed double-sided and inserted in the Code.
  • The digital version of the Code was updated on May 3, 2017 to clarify wording on Spotting regulations on Bars and Beam. Version 2.1
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages – Xcel Code of Points book – The following pages have been revised: 10-11, 16, 24, 33-34, 37, 40, 43, 58, 87-88, 90-91,145-149; however, the reverse sides of these pages have been included so it can be printed double-sided and inserted in the Code. (posted 3/10/17)
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 8/17/16, revised 8/26/16) Revision date is at the bottom of each page, but some pages were NOT revised in July 2016 but are included so you can print double–sided and then three-hole punch to put in a binder.
    Two pages, 145 & 192, were missing text at the bottom. These have been updated and posted as a revised version above.
  • Event Rules Charts (posted 8/17/16)
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (77/79 & 129/132) (posted 9/17/15)
  • Xcel Code of Points errata (posted 9/15/15)
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Page (posted 9/10/15)
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 8/11/15) – The page number on the left side indicates the page in the 1st edition book; the right side number is for the 2nd edition.
  • Revised Additional “A” Value Part Skills for Xcel Bars, Beam and Floor. (3/13/15 – updated in the iBook as of 3/23/15)
  • Xcel Code of Points Revised Pages (posted 10/13/14) – Pages 26 and up have two page numbers at the bottom. The one on the left side indicates the page in the 1st edition book; the right side number is for the 2nd edition.
  • Rules & Regulations and Regional Committee Chairs contact list (updated 10/2/13)
  • Silver Vault Option (added 8/4/14)
  • Xcel Code of Points 1st Edition Revised Pages (posted 3/3/14)
  • Xcel Code of Points 2nd Edition Revised Pages (posted 3/3/14)
  • Xcel Code of Points Replacement Pages: Jan. 24, 2014 | Feb. 4, 2014