For Little Miss Lauren - Gymnastics is TOPs!

TOPs (Talent Opportunity Program), is a talent search and
educational program
for female gymnasts ages 7-11 and their coaches.

Benefits of the TOPs Program :

• Identify talented gymnasts 7-11 years old.
• Educational opportunities for coaches and athletes.
• Assist coaches in the development of these athletes by
  enhanced access to the best gymnastics authorities available along with
  other training and performance opportunities.
• Gives athletes goals for strength and flexibility.

Structure of TOPs Program

• All athletes 7-11 years old participate in a State Testing
  in the physical abilities tests.
• Athlete’s scores from the State Testing are tabulated along
  with the rest of the States in the country.
• 7-8 Year Olds - Based on their State Testing score these
  athletes may qualify to diamond level. Diamond level indicates they were in
  the top percentage of the country and one of their coaches has the
  opportunity to travel to the National TOP Training Camp in December.
  Athletes 7-8 years old ONLY participate in State testing and ONLY do
  physical abilities testing.
• 9-11 Year Olds - Based on their State Testing score these
  athletes may qualify to National Testing in October. At National Testing
  athletes will be required to test the physical abilities test again, along
  with Basic Gymnastics Skills Tests.
• Based on their National Testing score athletes 9-11 years
  old may qualify to participate in the National TOPs Training camp in
  December held at National Team Training Center in Houston, Texas.
• At the National TOPs Training Camp athletes and coaches
  will have the opportunity to work with the national staff