Both Athletes Made USA Gymnastics Tops A team, Deanne Soza 10yr old, Arete Gymnastics made the TOPs national team for the third year in a row. She will be competing in her 4Th Elite qualifier competition in Feb. 2012.

  Good Luck to Deanne & Sage We know you will make Utah Proud!

TOPs (Talent Opportunity Program), is a talent search and educational program for female gymnasts ages 7-10 and their coaches. During the months of June and July gymnasts age 7-10 are evaluated on physical abilities at the state or regional level. These dates are set by your State TOP manager in conjunction with the National TOP Manager. From there, athletes are invited to participate in the National TOP test that is conducted in the month of October where they will be evaluated on the same physical abilities tests along with some basic gymnastics skills. Athletes are then invited to participate in the National TOP Training camp which takes place in December of each year.





2012 TOPs Invitational/Developmental Training CampsTOP Camp #1: May 17 - 20, 2012
Site - Women's National Training Center
454 Forest Service Road #200
Huntsville, Texas, 77340

Participants:

• TOP Athletes - There are 50 spaces for TOP Athletes invited in the following order. Registrations will be accepted for those athletes eligible on a "first come, first serve" only during their scheduled Dates Open for Registration. Athletes must be 8-11 years of age during the 2012 calendar year and MUST have a coach (Professional Member) with them at the camp.
  • 2011 TOP A Training Camp Participants and Diamond Level Athletes
    • Dates Open for Registrations
      • Camp #1 - January 9 - April 15, 2012
  • 2011 National Testing Participants (if space is available)
    • Dates Open for Registrations
      • Camp #1 - January 23 - April 15, 2012
  • 2011 TOP State Testing Participants (if space is available)
    • Dates Open for Registrations
      • Camp #1 - February 6 - April 15, 2012
• Coaches and Judges - In addition to the attending coaches with athletes, we will accept coaches or judges who wish to attend without bringing an athlete. Coaches/Judges must have a current USA Gymnastics Professional membership.

The focus of this camp will be on the TOPs and Developmental Training Plan that has been established by the Athlete Developmental Committee. The athletes will receive specific instruction on optional skills, training tips, and technique. The coaches will work directly with their athletes, assist in the training, observe, take notes and ask questions. Coaches' lectures will be included on events with guidance for entry into the elite/National Team level.

Camp Clinicians:

• National Coaching Staff

Schedule for both camps:

• Thursday- Arrivals, everyone should be at the Training Center by 3:00 PM for a 4:30 PM training session, which means your flights can be no later than 1:00 PM. The first training session is required.
• Friday and Saturday- Two training sessions at the National Training Center (8:30-12:00 and 4:00-7:00) - plus evening activities.
• Sunday - Morning training (8:30-12:00) - departures in the afternoon with flights scheduled anytime after 3:00 PM
• Exact details of the schedule, map and directions to the camp will be available upon registration

Fees/Registration:

• The cost per person is:
  • Athlete = $425.00 Discounted rate - offered to TOPS A National Team members only for this camp
  • Athlete = $600.00 Diamond Team Members and TOPS National/State Testing Participants
  • Coach = $425.00
• This is the cost for each attending athlete and coach. This fee includes the training camp, lodging (3 nights) and meals at the National Team Training Center. The first meal is Thursday evening.
• In order to register, please utilize the USA Gymnastics ONLINE CLUB GROUP REGISTRATION
• You will need your CLUB number as Username as well as your club Password.
• Registrations will only be accepted for those eligible athletes during their specified dates. There are a limited number of spots and registration will be cut off once the limit of registrations has been reached.
• Refund Policy
  • Full Refund (minus a $30 administrative fee) - if written notice is given at least 10 days prior to the start of each event
  • No Refund is given between the start of the event and within the 10 days prior to the start of the event.
• Athletes and Coaches are responsible for their own air and local transportation.