Gymnastics Team COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS We have been an AAU and USA Gymnastics Club Member for over 20 years. Currently offering women's USA levels 3-7 and AAU PREP Optional Levels 1 - Training. USA Gymnastics' philosophy is to promote, serve and administer the official gymnastics program for girls of all levels and abilities throughout the United States. This shall be done by: 1) Carrying out the purposes and objectives of USA Gymnastics; 2) Providing for the expansion and improvement of gymnastics programs through training and certification of judges and the education of qualified instructors to conduct appropriate gymnastics programs; 3) Organizing competitions for girls and women of all levels and abilities at the local, state, regional and national levels, and 4) Providing for the technical organization and development of specific guidelines, rules and policies, and providing a network of communication necessary for the implementation of these objectives. CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US ELIGIBILITY Girls ages six and older can be invited to test for Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy's competitive teams. Team members are selected based on strength, flexibility, maturity and skill development. Evaluations are held twice a year; however, transfer gymnasts will be considered at any time during the year. Gymnasts Adopt Family Congratulations to our competitive team members! In keeping with their tradition of giving to others, the gymnasts chose to adopt a family of four this Christmas as their Christmas 2007 Service Project. In lieu of exchanging gifts amongst themselves, they purchased gifts and food for the adopted family. The children in the family ranged in age from 10 months to 7 years. Gymnasts visit Elderly at Nursing Home Not only do we have the most talented gymnasts, but we also have the most caring gymnasts. On December 21, 2006, members of our competitive program visited Athens Heritage Nursing Home and performed a dance routine for the residents. They also played bingo and passed out presents. The residents enjoyed their company and invited them to come back. Gymnasts Distribute Teddy Bears On Monday, December 19, 2005 members of our competitive teams visited the pediatric units at Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital and distributed teddy bears to children staying in the hospital during Christmas. The girls wrote letters to Build-a-bear Workshop and asked them to donate the bears. Build-a-bear Workshop responded by donating two dozens bears. The girls also distributed a poem written by one of the gymnast's sisters. Move over Donna Karan...here comes Madeline Jenkins! We have a new designer in our midst. 7-year old Madeline entered a nationwide contest sponsored by Bonnie Jean Dress Company and children's book author C.M. Rubin and was selected as one of the top three winners. Over 2500 girls submitted their sketches and ideas. The theme of the contest was modeled from Rubin's book "Ellie: The Perfect Dress for Me." Read more about Madeline's story in the Athens Banner-Herald Madeline is a level 4 gymnast here at ACGA. Way to go Madeline! See also: ACC Leisure Services Home Page

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