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Artistic Gymnastics Teams
DSG Pre-team
Pre-team gymnasts begin learning the USA Gymnastics mandated and choreographed routines for Level 3, while continuing to obtain and refine the skills listed on the special "Level 3 testing sheets" they began working on in Shining and Nova Stars. To be invited to join Pre-team, gymnasts have only 6 or fewer elements left to accomplish on their testing sheets. These teams practice up to four days a week, year-round, working hard to accomplish their goal of joining the Team.
USAG "Compulsory" Team Levels 3, 4, and 5
Compulsory Level gymnasts perform USA Gymnastics mandated and choreographed routines at sanctioned competitions throughout North Dakota and the surrounding areas. Level 3 gymnasts have accomplished 99% of the requirements listed on the special "Level 3 testing sheets" they began working on in Shining or Nova Stars, while Level 4 and 5 gymnast have accomplished 100% of the skills on their respective testing sheets. These teams practice up to four days a week, year-round, building the muscles and skills they need to become "the big girls."
Governing Body Website
USA Gymnastics
The USA Gymnastics website has many resources for athletes and parents, from education to sport news to USA Gymnastics apparel.
Private DSG Information Group
Team Facebook
This Facebook group was created as a place for our Team families to share information and create relationships with other Team families. Click the icon to request to join!
2020-2021 Season
Team Handbook
This team handbook contains all of the rules and requirements for participating on the Dakota Star Gymnastics Team, in-season as well as year-round.
Google Spreadsheet
Meet Schedules
This spreadsheet lists meet dates, competition times, and more to help gymnasts and fans plan ahead.
USAG "Optional" Levels 6-10, Xcel Gold-Diamond
Optional Level gymnasts perform personalized routines created around a strict set of rules and requirements set by USA Gymnastics. These "big girls" are judged not only on their ability to perform their skills correctly, but also on how well they are able to incorporate their individual personalities into each of their routines. DSG optional gymnasts practice up to four days a week, year-round, building the physical strength, high-flying skills, and mental toughness they need to succeed.