Men’s Program Updates - How to Start a Boy’s Program - Age Determination & Competition Levels

Sep 11, 2026

Men’s Program updates outline how to structure a boy’s program using clear age-determination rules and updated competition formats for the 2017 men’s program. The competitive season is defined as September 1st to May 31st, with a gymnast’s competitive age based on the May 31st age. It introduces divisions within the compulsory program, adds a Junior Developmental Optional pathway, and explains Level 8 structural changes, division intent, scoring equivalence, and designation in ProScore.

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Men’s Program Updates

Key program changes (2017)

Age determination and competitive season

Age group development pathways

Competition program divisions (I & II)

Scoring and ProScore designation

Men’s Program Updates with Michael Serra and Marcus Yancey Men’s Jr. Olympic Changes How to Start a Boy’s Program EssenAal Elements Major Changes in the 2017 Men’s Program from the Previous Quad. 1. Age determination date 2. Introduction of divisions within the compulsory program 3. Introduction of the Junior Developmental Optional program 4. Level 8 structural changes Age Group CompeAAon Program Age DeterminaAon Age Determination and Competition Level: The Junior Olympic competitive season is defined as September 1st – May 31st . For all aspects of the Men’s Junior Olympic Age Group Program, a gymnast’s competitive age throughout the entire competitive season is determined by the age he will be on May 31st of the current competitive season. * This also includes competitions through P&G Championships to September 1st of the next starting season. Age Group Compulsory Program 3 Developmental Pathways ★ Junior Elite Program – Future Stars ★ Levels 4-‐7 Division I – Allows Bonus skills directed at Op7onal Development ★ Levels 4-‐7 Division II – Basic Compulsory Rou7nes aimed at fundamental development ★ No “age bumping” is allowed in the AGCP Age Group Competition Program Division I & II ★ The two division system for compulsory levels developed out of our mission to grow the men’s program through accessibility and retention . ★ The two division system offers an attractive alternative for athletes and programs who are not ready to compete the routines with all the bonus skills . ★ It keeps them“relevant” in competition by establishing a more peer-to-peer competitive environment Age Group Competition Program Junior Developmental Division II ★ Men’s gymnastics increases in difficulty so dramatically it’s important to cultivate the stronger base of recreational enjoyment ★ This is similar to the path of growth forged in the women’s program but in a construct that may work better for the boys program ★ Very important to address the time investment and cost of involvement Age Group Competition Program Junior Developmental Division II ★ All rou7nes scored the same way: 􀀡 9.5 Base execu7on + (.3) Virtuosity + 􀀡 (.2) S7ck = 10.0 ★ Iden7ﬁed Virtuosity only ★ Gymnasts can be designated by Division 􀀡 Both Divisions I & II can compete at same 7me, the separa7on shows up only in the scoring system you use Age Group Competition Program Compulsory Levels: Division I & II AGE GROUP DESIGNATIONS: 1. Must be 6 years old – Level 4 2. Level 5 starts at age 7 3. Level 7 starts at age 10-11 years. Bonus allows preparation for optional 4. Two Division system – same base routines for both. 5. No “Age Bumping” is allowed Age Group Competition Program Junior Developmental Division I & II ★ Each compulsory level offers Division I & II 􀀡 Mobility to go up a Level or up a Division ★ Combined with single age categories this can offer four different subsets of ability within each compulsory level. ★ Tailored to fit each community Age Group Competition Program Junior Developmental Division I & II ★ Gymnasts can be designated in ProScore by level as 5-1 or 5-2 meaning Division I or II to tell the judge and the score program what division within the level he is . ★ *For Junior Developmental Optional the gymnast can be designated as JD ★ Possible to have optional gymnasts in a squad that are Level 8, 9, 10 and JD designated on your rotation schedule

FAQs

How is a gymnast’s competitive age determined during the season?

The competitive age is the age the gymnast will be on May 31st of the current competitive season. This applies across the defined season from September 1st to May 31st.

What program pathways are introduced for the Junior Development developmental track?

The Junior Elite Program (Future Stars) is included, along with Levels 4–7 Division I and Division II options. The document also notes that no “age bumping” is allowed in the AGCP.

How do Division I and Division II differ in compulsory-level competition and scoring?

Division I & II share the same base routines, but separation appears in the scoring system. Both divisions can compete at the same time, and all routines are scored with a defined formula emphasizing base execution, virtuosity, and stick scoring.

Sep 11, 2026

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