Trampoline & Tumbling
JumpStart Program-Trampoline & Tumbling
The JumpStart Program is something that was put in place within the Trampoline & Tumbling division of USA Gymnastics to identify elite athletes at a young age. The objective is to discover athletes within the ages of 7-12 years old and put them on the right path to become successful in the elite category.
Once someone is chosen; the athlete, parents and coaches are notified. At this time, the training requirements to pursue the elite avenue are discussed, as well as the opportunities that follow the specific training regimen. The coaches will receive guidance and assistance from authorities within the program on how to train these talented athletes. With everyone involved, the JumpStart members will be put on a definite “fast track”. By driving down this track, international competition will soon follow. Because an elite/international level is the ultimate goal, skill preparation is one of the key ingredients. The development of skills will be focused on so that every athlete reaches their full potential. The program will also provide a full fitness program for each athlete.
Acceptance into the JumpStart Program is by invitation only. Testing begins at the State Level, then progresses to the National Level. Once at the National Level, being chosen to attend the National Training Camp is a possibility. From that, a National Team (picked annually) will be selected. In 2009, the Women’s National Team consisted of 21 athletes, chosen by the JumpStart Committee.
Trampoline & Tumbling Scholarship Program
This program is meant for college-age athletes. The scholarship provides the opportunity for Trampoline & Tumbling athletes to successfully complete higher-education courses while maintaining their elite training/competition schedule.
To be eligible, the athlete must be at least 17 years old, hold full-time or part-time (at least 8 hours) status at an accredited college or university with at least a 2.5GPA and must be a registered athlete that is training/competing under USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling.
The scholarship is funded by corporate contributions, partial profits from every sanctioned T&T event and fundraisers. Do you want to learn more about the Trampoline & Tumbling program? Click here to visit the USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling homepage.
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