USA Gymnastics

Xcel All Levels

DD = Due Date
SD = Scratch Date

*Please notice that the scratch dates when listed are the date that the HOST GYM must be notified BUT you must be approved by your coach and/or Jeanne BEFORE this date or you are NOT eligible for a refund.  

ALL gymnasts will pay a USANJ registration of $30 due 9/26.
Every gymnast must compete in at least 2-New Jersey Competitions, and in only one competition, they need to receive the state qualifying score.

Tentative Meet Schedule (as of 03/03/26) 

Please remember that this list can change at anytime so check back often and dates/times may change even at the last minute. Always check here for meet information as the front desk will not be emailing any information other than billing for these meets. 

IMPORTANT DATES
Last day to qualify will always be 21 days (3 weeks) prior to the State Meet: 

All Xcel Divisions need a 32.00 A.A. to States, except Sapphire, they will need a 33.00 A.A. or an 8.75 as an IES

XCEL Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire to Regionals need a 35.00 or a 36.00 pre-qualified, No IES first year to Regionals.

Qualifications

Qualifying to States
XCEL Gold, Platinum, Diamond – 32AA at an invitational
XCEL Sapphire – 33AA at an invitational
 
Qualifying to Regionals
Must get the following score at the State meet (no pre-qualification)
XCEL Gold – 36AA
XCEL Platinum – 35AA
XCEL Diamond – 34AA
XCEL Sapphire – 33AA
 

Qualifying to Nationals

XCEL Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire – 33AA at an invitational
High School Seniors don’t need a qualification score
 

Xcel All levels

Meet Schedule

    • Last Update: 03/03/26 


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March 13-15 

Beast of the East
RWJ Barnabas Health Arena

Friday, March 13

XCEL Diamond and Sapphire
Report 10:00AM
Open Stretch 10:30AM
Awards 2:00PM
 
XCEL Platinum
Report 2:00PM
Open Stretch 2:30PM
Awards 5:30PM
 
XCEL Gold
Report 5:00PM
Open Stretch 5:30PM
Awards 8:30PM
 

Saturday, March 14

XCEL Silver
Report 7:30AM
Open Stretch 8:00AM
Awards 11:00AM
 
XCEL Bronze
Report 10:45AM
Open Stretch 11:15AM
Awards 2:15PM

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March 27-29 

Spring Madness
Will-Moor

  • Friday, March 27

    • XCEL Bronze
      • Report 5:15 PM
      • Awards 8:30PM
  • Saturday, March 28

    • XCEL Diamond
      • Report 12:30 PM
      • Awards 4:45 PM
    • XCEL Platinum
      • Report 5:15 PM
      • Awards 9:45 PM
  • Sunday, March 29

    • XCEL Gold & Sapphire
      • Report 7:45 AM
      • Awards 12:400 PM
    • XCEL Silver
      • Report 5:15 PM
      • Awards 8:45 PM

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April 24-26 = Gold States

Giant Gymnastics
Sparta, NJ


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May 1-3 = Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire States

Star Bound Gymnastics
447 Landis Ave, Bridgeton, NJ


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May 14-17 = Regionals

New Jersey Expo Center
97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837


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May 29-31 = Nationals

Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa
1 Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928

* qualified Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Sapphire level gymnasts


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News & Events

Xcel Program

The Xcel program offers a flexible and rewarding competitive pathway designed to challenge athletes while allowing for balance. Xcel gymnasts compete custom routines that match their individual strengths and goals, creating a positive and motivating environment. This program emphasizes skill development, confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment of the sport, while still providing meaningful competitive experiences. Xcel is an excellent option for athletes who want to compete and grow in gymnastics within a supportive structure that allows for diverse goals and training commitments.