AERIALS TEAM TRYOUTS FOR THE 2025-26 SEASON
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SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 AT 1:30pm
​Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center

Interested in competitive gymnastics? We are holding tryouts for our Arlington Aerials Dynamites (pre-competitive level), Level 3, and Xcel Silver levels. Available spaces for each level are dependent on our current athletes' advancements and will be communicated at a later date. Placement of athletes will be determined by their performance at tryouts.

For any prospective athletes with 3 or more years of competitive gymnastics experience at any level, please reach out to our Gymnastics Teams Manager,
Alexander Asante-Dean at [email protected] OR 703-228-3618.
MANDATORY PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS

In order to attend the tryout, parents must virtually attend one of two required
Parent Information Meetings on either:
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6pm or Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7pm.

Please complete our Tryout Form by clicking the button below. Within the form you will be able to select the mandatory meeting that best suits your family's schedule. Athletes are not required to attend; these are informational for prospective competitive gymnastics parents.​
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN TRYING OUT FOR COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
Considerations in level placement: 
  • Teachability - how well does your athlete receive instruction and corrections for concepts and skills?
  • Commitment - patience (trusting the process) and dedication are important to the longevity and success of athletes in competitive gymnastics given a year-round training schedule.
Other important criteria include: 
  • Sportsmanship
  • Perseverance
  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Attendance
Mental toughness:
  • Does your athlete respond well to positive criticism? Competitive gymnastics focuses on major and minor details in the performance of skills and routines. Athlete's ability to respond positively to corrections is critical to their success.
Competitive gymnastics is a year-round sport: 
  • Athletes train 12-months out of the year, with roughly 4 of those months being the competitive season (unless in a pre-competitive level). Strong attendance has a direct correlation to athletes' safe training and competitive success.
​​Competitive Gymnastics is an incredibly rewarding sport that aids each athlete in personal, emotional, and physical growth as well as overcoming challenges, comradery, and competitive spirit. We strive to provide an environment where athletes can grow to be well-rounded individuals who also succeed in an rigorous competitive environment.
MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENT
VAULT:
  • Good Running Technique
  • Good Hurdling Technique
  • Shaping Drill: Hollow Hold
  • Spotted Handstand Flatback onto 8” Mat

​BEAM:
  • Full Handstand on Low Beam OR Donkey Kick on High Beam
  • Stretch Jump on High Beam
  • Split Jump on Low Beam
  • Pivot Turn on High Beam
  • Side Handstand Dismount (no spot) on Medium Beam
BARS:
  • Glide Swing & Return
  • Pullover with Feet Together
  • 30 Degree Cast & Return
  • Back Hip Circle

FLOOR:
  • Handstand Hold
  • Handstand Forward Roll
  • Bridge Kick Over
  • Split Leap
  • Backward Roll to Push-Up
  • Round Off
  • Back Handspring over Octagon Mat with assistance
​​*Tryouts are required for both the Development Program (pre-team and Levels 3-10) and Xcel Program (Xcel Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire). They are typically held in the Spring at Barcroft and parents are required to attend a mandatory information session prior to tryouts.