Countryside Gymnastics has been a competitive force in USA Gymnastics - North Carolina and USA Gymnastics - Region 8 in both Men's and Women's Gymnastics for 20 years and we are still going strong. With a desire to provide top notch coaching to all of our athletes from the developmental stages up to our top optional leveled athletes it's no wonder the team has shown consistent growth and maturation through the years.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS IN REGARD TO OUR COMPETITIVE TEAM:
The Girls' Team
Led by Assistant Program Head Coach and Girls' Team Head Coach Jean Baker; She is assisted by Danielle Slaboda, Gabriele Saenz Valiente, Kristan Silvestri, and Jackie Stroud.
Our Competitive Team begins with the coaches selection of gymnasts as young as 3 and a half years old.
DynOMites - 3 1/2 Years to 6 Years
- They train 2 Hours a week
- The primary focus for this group is basic skills, coordination, and strength.
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They are selected for their advanced strength/flexibility, focus, and discipline.
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The next step is TNT
TNT's - 5 Years to 8 Years
- They train 6 Hours a week
- The primary focus for this group is to prepare them for Level 4; On the way they will be introduced to small in house Level 2 or 3 Competitions to give them adequate exposure to the competitive scene.
- They are selected for their advanced skills, strength/flexibility, and mental maturation. Ideally, our DynOMites will filter into this group.
- The next step is Level 4 in the Compulsory Program.
- Partial Competition Season: End of Fall (Oct-Dec)
Compulsory Program: Level 4-6
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CountrySide's Compulsory Team follows USAG Guidelines and Rules and Regulations for all levels.
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Level 4 - Train 9 Hours/Week; M-W-F 4:30-7:30
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Level 5/6- Train 12 Hours/Week; M-T-Th-F 4:30-7:30
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The next step is Prep-Optional/Level 7
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Competition Season: Fall (Aug-Dec)
Optional Team: PrepOpt-Level 10
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Prep-Optional follows North Carolina USAG Prep Guidelines. They can qualify for States and Regional competitions. Prep Optionals must complete level 6. Level 6's are skill tested mid-level 6 season to determine whether they will do a partial season of Prep Optional or simply train for Level 7.
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Optionals Level 7-10 follow USA Gymnastics Optional Rules and Guidelines. They can qualify for State, Regional, and National competitions.
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14 Hours/Week; M-T-Th-F 4:30-8:00
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Competition Season: Winter (Jan-April)
The Boys' Team
Led by CountrySide's Head Coach and Program Director Frank Toledo; He is assisted by Justin Vega and Atlanta Norton.
Pre-Team
- They train 1 Day/Week for 2.5 Hours
- The primary focus for this group is to prepare them for Level 4
- They are selected for their advanced skills, strength/flexibility, and mental maturation.
- The next step is Boys Level 4 Team
Boys Team: Level 4-10
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CountrySide's Compulsory Team follows USAG Guidelines and Rules and Regulations for all levels.
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Level 4: Train 10 Hours/Week T-W-Th-F 4-6:30
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Level 5-10: Train 13 Hours/Week; M-W-Th-F 4:00-6:30, Sat 8-11am
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Competition Seasons: End of Fall - Winter (Nov-April)