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In artistic gymnastics, a kip is a technique that involves flexing or piking at the hips, and then rapidly extending the hip joints to impart momentum. [1] [2] It may be performed in some form on all apparatuses, but is most commonly performed on the women's uneven bars [3] and on the men's rings, parallel bars, and horizontal bar. [4]
The international elite level is the highest level one can reach in USA Gymnastics for artistic gymnastics, permitting gymnasts to compete in domestic elite competitions, be recruited to U.S. national teams and represent the United States at the World Championships and the Olympic Games. [2]
United States of America Gymnastics (USA Gymnastics or USAG) is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States.It sets the domestic rules and policies that govern the sport, promotes and develops gymnastics on the grassroots and national levels, and serves as a resource center for members, clubs, fans and gymnasts.
The 2018 U.S. National Gymnastics Championships is the 55th edition of the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships. The competition was held from August 16–19, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
The competition featured Senior and Junior contests for both women's and men's disciplines. The competition schedule was as follows (in eastern time): [1]. Thursday, August 18: Men's gymnastics – juniors at 1:30 p.m. and seniors at 7 p.m.
Simone Biles performs her new jump routine during the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Antwerp Sportpaleis on Oct. 1, 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium. Matthias Hangst/Getty Images
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In USAG levels 1–5, everyone in the same level performs the same compulsory routine. In levels 1-3, the gymnasts stay only on the low bar. Once the gymnast reaches level 4, she uses both the low and high bars. In levels 6 through elite, gymnasts and coaches make up their own routines within specific requirements using both bars.