TOP’s – Talent Opportunity Program

TOP’s is a national Talent Opportunity Program run by USA Gymnastics to identify girls ages 7 – 10 who have the potential and motivation to train at the Elite level. TOP’s training initially focuses on strength, flexibility and conditioning. At the regional level, qualified athletes are tested on a series of physical abilities including press-to-handstands, rope climb, leg lifts, cast-to-handstands, vertical jumps, sprints, splits and shoulder flexibility.

Nearly 2,500 girls from across the country tested regionally last summer, and of these, three hundred 7 – 10 year olds have been invited to test again in Houston, at Bela Karoyli’s Ranch – the US Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Training Center.

Accomplishments – 2011

Congratulation to Camille, Anya, and Tia for making National TOP’s Testing. Congratulations as well to Michelle, Rowan, and Winnie for achieving Silver Level of Recognition.