NGA is a nation-wide governing body offering competitive gymnastics opportunities for athletes at all levels of the sport beginning at age 5. With 14 different levels of competition requiring a different skill set at each one, athletes move through this program while gaining gymnastics skills. Typical training hours for this association range from 4-12 hours/week depending upon difficulty level of skills. Competitive season for NGA runs from November through March with Championship season to follow and include State, Regional and National competitions. This association does typically have the option to travel outside of the midwest during the regular season and then for Regionals & Nationals.
If you are interested in competitive gymnastics and having your athlete assessed, please contact Krystal Wallerich (Krystal@Northfieldgymnastics.com) for more information.
Due to NGA having so many levels to fit the needs of various athletes during their path. NGA teams take on new athletes each Spring in April & May. Below is general information on each level. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Team Prep Class
Our Team Prep Class runs during Spring Sessions at NGC. This class is for athletes interested in joining team for the following fall season. This is a GREAT “trial team” class for athletes/families that are not sure if competitive gymnastics is right for them. We start at the beginning, building strength, flexibility, endurance and agility necessary for executing competitive skills.
Practice Hours:
10 Weeks at 3 Hours per week
Competitions:
None
Athletes do participate in the Spring Showcase!
NGA Competitive Levels 1-2
NGC’s beginning level competitive teams. This practice group works on gymnastics shapes, beginning level skills and routines that emphasis each athletes strengths. These are fundamental gymnastics levels for ages 5+. (Athlete must turn 5 by December 31, each year. This group competes NGA levels 1, 2 or 3 the following season.
Practice Hours:
4-6 Hours per week
Competitions:
4-6 per Season (Families choose meets they wish to attend)
State Meet
NGA Competitive Level 3
Still a beginning level team, this practice group works on gymnastics shapes, intermediate level skills and routines that emphasis each athletes strengths. Level 3 is one of the most important fundamental levels in our program.
Practice Hours:
6 Hours per week
Competitions:
4-6 per Season (Families choose meets they wish to attend)
State, Regional & National Meets if they qualify.
NGA Competitive Levels 4 & Gold
Athletes in this group have completed NGA level 1, 2 & 3 skills. This practice group works on gymnastics shapes, intermediate level skills, combinations and routines that emphasis each athletes strengths. This group competes NGA levels 4 or Gold.
Practice Hours:
9 Hours per week
Competitions:
4-6 per Season (Families choose meets they wish to attend)
State, Regional & National Meets if they qualify
NGA Competitive Levels 5 & 6
Often named “Pre-Op”. These athletes are working Intermediate to advanced level skills and longer skill combinations. Athletes in this group compete NGA level 5 or 6.
Practice Hours:
9 Hours per week
Competitions:
4-6 per Season (Families Choose Meets they wish to attend)
State, Regional & National Meets if they qualify
NGA Optionals
NGC’s most advanced athletes. These athletes are combining intermediate to advanced level skills to create routines with bonus combinations. Athletes in this group compete NGA levels7-10
Practice Hours:
9 or 12 per week
Competitions:
6-8 per Season
Championship Season Meets