Grandfather Clause Into USA Gymnastics
 | Any athlete who has previously competed in the Jr. Olympic Developmental Program, but has been inactive for two or more years, must contact the SACC for proper entry regulations. The options are: remain at the level at which they last competed, move up one level if they achieved the minimum mobility score during their last season, move down one numerical level, without petitioning. |
| Athletes whose competitive experience has been outside of the USA Gymnastics structure may petition the State Administrative Committee for entry into Level 6 or below and must prove their proficiency at that level |
| Any gymnast who has had previous competitive experience in any system (including USA Gymnastics) and who is a minimum of 14 years old (and is also at least a freshman in High School) is eligible to petition the SACC for entry into Level 7. |
| T.O.P (Talent Opportunity Program) National Team athletes who have been designated (in writing) by the National staff may enter the Jr. Olympic Program at Level 8 or below. The names of these athletes will be forwarded to the State Administrative Committee Chair. |