Level 4 is the first competitive level in Nevada and R. A. C. is home to a great up and coming team. At R. A. C. we offer a Training Team which teaches the Level 4 routines and competes on a very local level. From here they proceed to the Level 4 Team which competes in USA Gymnastics sanctioned competitions. Our Level 4's work out a minimum of 5 hours a week: 2 hours on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. learning and perfecting skills and 3 hours on Thursday from 3:30-6:30 working on routines. They also have the option of adding extra days in extremely small miniClasses to work on specific areas that they need improvement in.
At this time the Level 4 Team consists of 7 gymnasts (Danielle, Emma, Hannah, Hayley, Lexy, Michelle, and Sarah) that are all focusing on making perfect Level 4 routines and mastering the Level 5 skills so that they will be ready for the next level. The seven are impressive in their hard work and their willingness to work with each other and encourage each other even though they are all trying to be "the best". They are also great role models for the rest of the gym, often helping out with whatever assignments they are given from assisting other classes during stretching, demonstrating skills, or just cleaning and straightening. They are coached by Steffany, Jim, and Chris (and Shannon during non-Softball seasons) and although we are sure each has their favorite coach, they work well with all of them. We look forward to see how these gymnasts perform as they begin competing in September.
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