All members on any team at Tri-Star Gymnastics make a commitment to their coaches to participate the required number of hours per week from August 31st through June 5th as well as participate in our Annual Gym Show. Team members are required to purchase a team leotard or boys uniform. All USAG team members must register and join the USAG organization.

Girls Junior Pre-team: For girls attending 1st through 3rd grade (exceptions made for exceptional kindergarteners) who have tried out and been accepted on team. Team goal is preparation for the next level competitive team (GIJO 4). Girls must be able to perform a pull-over, back-hip-circle on the bars; a straight jump, split jump and T-holds on the balance beam, left/right cartwheels and back-bend-kick-over on floor.

Girls Senior Pre-team: For girls attending 4th through 7th grade who have tried out and been accepted on team. Team goal is preparation for the next level competitive team (GIJO 4). Girls must be able to perform a pull-over, back-hip-circle on the bars; a straight jump, split jump and T-holds on the balance beam, left/right cartwheels and back-bend-kick-over on floor.

GIJO 3 (Greater Illinois Junior Olympics Level 3): First level of competition requiring a front and back limber on floor, pull-over and back-hip circle on bars, and jumps on beam. The purchase of a competitive leotard and warm-ups are required as well as attending a minimum of 3 competitions. Try-outs or consent of instructor is required.

GIJO 4 (Greater Illinois Junior Olympics Level 4): Tumbling level of competition requiring a round-off, back handspring (flip-flop) on floor and a hand-stand on beam, a front hip circle and mill-circle on bars. The purchase of a competitive leotard and warm-ups are required as well as attending a minimum of 3 competitions. Try-outs or consent of instructor is required.

GIJO 5 (Greater Illinois Junior Olympics Level 5): High level of competition requiring a round-off, two back handsprings on floor, a cartwheel on balance beam, and glide-kips on bars, and a hand spring vault. The purchase of a competitive leotard and warm-up are required as well as attending a minimum of 3 competitions. Try-outs or consent of instructor is required.

Boys Pre-team: By invitation or try-outs. For boys attending 1st through 3rd grades who are interested in honing their skills to prepare for competition. Boys must be focused and willing to learn specific skills for compulsory competition. Try-outs are required.

High School Prep: Girls must be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade level, must have a pull-over, back-hip circle on bars, a round-off, flip-flop on floor and be willing to work 6 hours a week. The focus of this team is preparation for a High School Gymnastics Team. When ready, the girls will compete GIJO 7 (optionals).

USAG Girls: Girls must qualify with all level 5 skills to participate in the USAG team. A commitment to 4 days a week is required along with a USAG membership each year. Warm-ups are rented from Tri-Star but a team leotard purchase is required.

USAG Boys: Boys must qualify for the first level of competition in Level 4. Try-outs are required. The purchase of a team uniform and membership is the USAG organization is a must. Boys must be willing to attend 3 days a week in preparation for competition. Try-outs are required.