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What's the difference between USAG and USAIGC?USA Gymnastics (USAG)
USAG is the national governing body of gymnastics. It regulates the rules and policies of gymnasts training through the J.O. Program (Level 4-10) as well as transitioning into Elite (F.I.G. Regulated). The USAG gymnast must be able to commit to her sport 100%. This commitment and intensity oftentimes makes it difficult to pursue other activities.
USAG Compulsory gymnasts compete in 2 seasons per year. The competitive season runs roughly from late August to November, requiring the gymnasts to obtain qualifying scores as they work their way toward State Championships. The 2nd season is the Optional Competitive Season which runs similarly, with the exception that these gymnasts, depending on level, may have the opportunity to qualify past State to Regional, Western Nationals, and National Championships. The Optional Competitive Season runs in conjunction with the Invitational Season. Compulsories compete in the Invitationals with their Optional teammates with the intention of either perfecting their Competitive Season level or testing the waters in a new level.
USAG Mission Statement-
The mission of USA Gymnastics is to encourage participation and pursue excellence in all aspects of gymnastics.
USAG website
Training Hours: 12-20 hours/week.
U.S. Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs, Inc. (USAIGC)
This is a Competitive Program whose focus is athlete longevity through lesser training hours than elite-bound or J.O. (USAG) athletes. These athletes are able to successfully compete, while pursuing other activities. Additionally, USAIGC athletes will compete against other athletes with the similar training regimens. The goal of the USAIGC is to keep athletes on a progressive track so that they have the opportunity to compete in College. USAIGC also offers athletes the opportunity to compete annually at USAIGC Nationals. All USAIGC gymnasts will do “optional” routines, in that their choreography and skill selection will be uniquely fitted to each athlete. However, the required difficulty is based closely to that of USAG athletes. For example, a gymnast with USAG Level 5 capabilities would compete with their own routines that contain comparable skills to the USAG Compulsory routines.
USAIGC Competitive Program Goals and Objectives-
1. To jointly develop a USAIGC “membership driven” competitive program.
2. To have a competitive program that uses a “common sense approach” to rule development along with a “positive scoring system” for the self-esteem and self-worth of our athletes.
3. A competive program designed for athlete longevity by incorporating an intentional slow down of the learning process of skills to allow our athletes to peak around their Junior year.
4. To allow competition for Individual Event Specialists
5. To provide competitive program that is educationally sound, progressively challenging and FUN!
6. To maintain a competitive philosophy that believes competitive events is not just about the competition; they are just as much about the total experience for our athletes, their families, coaches and officials.
7. To showcase Collegiate Gymnastics, the premier competitive program in America!
USAIGC website
Training Hours: 6-8 hours/week
