 | The gymnast's age
for the current competition season that runs from July 31st to August 1st
the following year is determined by the date of the final day of
competition at the culminating championship meet for that level. |
| For Levels
4-5-6-7, the State Championship or Team Cup |
| For Level 8, the
Regional Championship |
| For Levels 9
& 10 it is the gymnasts date of birth designated by USAG
National Office that is determined after the State Championship. Prior to
the State Championship the State Chair, State Qualifying Hosts and Local
Competitive Hosts will create their own age divisions based on the number of
participating athletes in their respective competitions. |
| Level 4-5-6- & 7 Gymnasts must
compete in the same age division for the entire USAG competitive
season in the respective level that they are competing in. If they change
levels within the season, they must adhere to the age divisions of the new
level. |
Minimum Age.
There is a minimum age that a gymnast can compete and it is stated in the age
division breakdown below. This rule is an exception to Age Determination because
even if a gymnast reaches the minimum age for her level by the date of the
Championship Meet, she is not eligible to compete in qualifying meets until she
has had her birthday and is currently at the minimum age.
New York State's
Age Divisions
For The Competitive Levels
Level 10
must be 9 years old.
State
Qualifying Hosts and Local Competitive Hosts will create their own age divisions
based on the number of participating athletes in their respective competitions.
State Championship Age Divisions will be determined
by the State Chair based on the ages of the gymnasts who qualify to the State
Championship.
The
Level 10 Age Divisions for the Regional
and National Championship
will
be determined by the National Office after the State Championship.
There will be 4 divisions or Juniors and Four divisions of Seniors qualifying to
the National Championship from the Regional Championship.
Level 9 must be 8 years old
State
Qualifying Hosts and Local Competitive Hosts will create their own age divisions
based on the number of participating athletes in their respective competitions.
State Championship Age Divisions will be determined
by the State Chair based on the ages of the gymnasts who qualify to the State
Championship.
The Level 9 Age Divisions for the Regional
and National Championship
will
be determined by the National Office after the State Championship.
There will be 4 divisions or Juniors and Four divisions of Seniors qualifying to
the Eastern National Championship from the Regional Championship.
Level 8 must be 8 years
old
The New York State / Region 6 State Championship Age Divisions are:
8-11 year old, 12 year old, 13-14 year olds, 15 & Over
For the Regional Championship the Age Divisions are:
8-12 year olds & 13 & Over
Level 7 gymnast must be 7 years old.
The New York State Age Divisions are:
7- 9 10, 11 & 12 year olds, 13-14, 15 years & Over
The State Chair will use single age divisions when necessary to prevent triple
age group sessions.
Level 6 gymnast must be 7 years old.
The New York State Age Divisions are:
7-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds, 12 & Over
Level
5 gymnasts must be 7 years old.
The New York State Age Divisions are:
7-9 year olds, 10, 11 year olds, 12 & Over
The State Chair will use single age divisions when necessary to prevent
triple age group sessions OR create a "veterans division" and a "rookie
Division". Rookies being first time Level 5 State Qualifiers, Veterans being
second year or longer. These two sub-divisions will be for the Late Season Level
5 State Championship.
Level
4 gymnasts must be 6 years old.
Because Level 4 is an Achievement Award Level, age divisions do
not have to be used. The gymnasts are grouped by team and compete together in
the same squad. This makes their experience a positive one.
