What is the TOPS program in gymnastics?

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.

How many hours does an elite gymnast train?

The elite gymnast trains 32 hours a week, (six days a week), as she told Ellen DeGeneres in March — oh yeah, and she spends her time at the beach pulling her body up at rope using just her arms.

How much does it cost to train an elite gymnast?

An analysis by Forbes magazine found that the average annual cost of raising an Olympic-level gymnast totaled $15,000. Multiply that by the five to eight years it takes to train a world-class athlete and the total can reach $120,000.

How do gymnasts become elite?

Join a Junior Olympics (JO) program. Once you pass Level 10 in the Junior Olympics program, you can start training as an elite gymnast. Look for a gym in your area that offers a JO program. “Elite” is the highest rank you can achieve in a JO program. Level 10 gymnasts are considered “Pre-Elite.”

What is a good Tops score?

For students graduating from an out-of-state high school, and who meet Louisiana residency requirements, the minimum ACT scored scores required are: 20 for the TOPS Tech award, 23 for the TOPS Opportunity award, 26 for the TOPS Performance award and 30 for the TOPS Honors award.

How do I start a TOPS program?

To join the TOPs program, you will need to find a testing center near you. The testing dates are usually during June or July, but training should take place long before that in a private gym that offers training for TOPs. You need to make sure your child meets the TOPs gymnastics age requirements too.

How many hours did Simone Biles train?

Gold medalist Simone Biles has changed the gymnastics game with her gravity-defying stunts leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. I researched how the famous gymnast stays so fit and found she trains about seven hours a day — she told Jimmy Fallon in 2021 that she works out six days a week, often twice a day.

Do elite gymnasts lift weights?

Beginning level gymnasts rarely lift weights. If a gymnast begins to struggle because of lack of strength, the coach may recommend weightlifting under adult supervision, either with weightlifting machines at a gym or with free weights.

How much does Simone Biles training cost?

How much does Simone Biles’ MasterClass cost? A MasterClass all-access-pass costs $180 a year ($15 a month). This gives you access to Simone Biles’ MasterClass, alongside 100+ other courses.

Do elite gymnasts get paid?

In recent years a handful of very successful gymnasts have made a huge amount of money but this is only a tiny percentage of gymnasts and the vast majority will make very little or even no money at all. Being a professional gymnast is extremely tough, especially as the financial rewards are usually very low.

Who is the youngest elite gymnast?

THE AVERAGE TIMELINE OF A NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER Bailie Key was the youngest gymnast to turn elite – at merely 11 years old.

How do you go from level 10 to elite gymnastics?

To compete level 10, you only need to have earned a specific score competing as a level 9, while to compete elite you must try out with compulsory and optional routines that showcase your execution and difficulty capabilities.