TEAM PLACEMENT
The previous page includes examples of the most common skills you may see in a routine at each level . Please remember a few things about your daughter / son ’ s placement on a team ( age / level ):
1 . Each gym is different and has it ’ s own mission . An athlete ’ s team placement may be based on the needs of the club and perhaps on athlete turnout . Ensuring the gym is the right fit for your child may be more important than a specific team placement .
2 . Age , tumbling ability , stunting ability , loyalty and work ethic , are all factors that may affect team placement .
3 . If you are unsure of why your daughter / son was placed on a particular team , just ask ! Your athlete ’ s level of stunting could be different than his / her level of tumbling which would definitely make placement ambiguous .
4 . Not rushing your athlete before he / she is ready to progress will help alleviate anxiety and allow him / her to maintain his enthusiasm for the sport . If your athlete repeats a level , it DOES NOT mean he / she failed . Very often , children execute the minimal requirements of a certain level one season , but are able to demonstrate more advanced tumbling , stunting and technique the next season .
COMPETITIONS
There are many companies — or event producers — that offer USASF-sanctioned Rr competitions . A USASF-sanctioned competition has access Stucruw to resources to provide the safest and healthiest competitive atmosphere and best possible on- and off-the-floor experience for athletes . Sanctioned competitions offer :
• Consistent rules , age requirements and regulations at each competition that ensure fair play .
• Monitoring of warm-up rooms and backstage areas through the USASF rostering process .
• Required background screenings for adult athletes , owners , coaches , personnel and event staff .
• USASF-trained and -certified legality officials who are on-call or inperson to provide rulings in real time at all sanctioned competitions .
• A properly equipped EMT or athletic trainer present and available to handle emergencies .
• Accidental medical and catastrophic accident insurance coverage in effect for USASF member athletes and coaches injured at sanctioned competitions .
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