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XCel Competitive Team

What is the XCEL program?

XCEL is an alternative USA Gymnastics competitive program offering individual flexibility to coaches and gymnasts. The goal of XCEL is to provide gymnasts of varying abilities and commitment levels the opportunity for a rewarding gymnastics experience.  The Xcel Program is a national USA Gymnastics program of gymnastics levels that runs alongside the Junior Olympic (JO) program. The Xcel program is a completely separate, alternate program.

The Xcel Program was created as a national program in 2013; some states had a similar program known as the Prep Optional program. However, the national Xcel program has more levels and spans a much greater level of ability than most states’ Prep Optional program. 

There are five divisions in the Xcel program: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. All of the Xcel divisions have optional rules. You can read more about the difference between optional and compulsory here, but basically optional rules mean that there are only 4-5 routine requirements and each gymnast can have her routine choreographed for her personality and individual strengths and weaknesses. Whereas, in compulsory levels the routine is already choreographed and every gymnast must perform the routine exactly the same. In the Junior Olympic program the first Optional level is level 6, which is comparable in skill level to the hardest division in the Xcel program, the Diamond division. So without the Xcel program a gymnast could be involved in the sport for years, without ever getting to compete an individual, customized routine.  The Xcel program was created as a way to keep gymnasts involved and excited about the sport.

 

 

 

Jacksonville Gymnastics XCEL Team Sponsors

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Sponsored by Metro Appliances and More

Metro Appliances and More

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Metro Appliances & More is a proud GOLD level sponsor of all our JAX gymnastics teams and our JAX Dance Company.  We would like to say thank to this amazing company for supporting all our gymnasts and dancers.

At Metro Appliances & More, shop over 50 of the leading industry brands with our exclusive low price guarantee. From stoves to freezers, cooktops to electric ranges, washers and dryers to refrigerators, find everything your home needs with the help of our dedicated sales team and the assurance of our factory-trained technicians. Shop GE, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Bosch, Thermador, SubZero, Wolf, and many more to find the appliance that is right for you and your budget.

They also  offer a 3,000 square foot Outdoor Living Center complete with grills, patio furniture, and accessories in the brands consumers trust, including Alfresco, Blaze Grills, The Galley, Hanamint, Hanover, Northcape and YETI.

They are happy to help builders, contractors, and homeowners on any order, large to small and they have the products to meet your needs and your budget.  The employee-owned company prides itself with expert salespeople who offer years of appliance sales experience, factory training and extraordinary customer service.

Sponsored by Fleet Electrical Services, Inc.

Fleet Electrical Services, Inc.

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JAX would like to say thank you to our GOLD level Sponsor, FLEET Electrical Services, Inc. 

Fleet is a locally owned and operated electric company that has been serving Central Arkansas for nearly a decade. They are proud to serve Arkansans with their residential electrical needs. They are eager to talk with you about your new project.  No job is too big or too small. Give them a call and let them give you a fair price for the electrical work you are needing in your home or office.  

Contact their Conway office at 501-286-6029 or their Jonesboro office at 870-273-2966.

Let them be YOUR electric company! 

Danny Barger Photography

Mr. Danny Barger with Danny Barger Photography is a proud SILVER Sponsor for our JaxGym teams and for our Jax Dance Company.  Mr. Danny has been a sponsor for many years.  He also has taken all of our professional photos for many years.  He is a highly sought-after photographer.  He also takes for for the Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen pageant system along with others.  

Thank you Mr. Danny for always supporting our gymnasts and dancers. 

Sponsored by LLA Designs

LLA Designs

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LLA Designs is  one of our  SILVER level sponsor.  LLA Designs is very proud of all the hard work each gymnast and dancer puts into their training to become the best gymnast and the best dancer they are capable of being but more importantly to be the best person that are able to be. 

Let LLA Designs help you with all your monogramming, embroidery, and vinyl heat press needs. They can help with all your promotional items, specialty items, and personalization needs.