USAG Tumbling & Trampoline

Welcome to Miss Maria’s USAG Tumbling and Trampoline Team!

Welcome to Miss Maria’s USAG Tumbling and Trampoline Team!
Miss Maria’s has a long-standing tradition of excellence in Trampoline and Tumbling. Since 1997, our athletes have earned top honors at the State, Regional, and National levels — with hundreds of champions over the years!

Our gymnasts often apply their aerial skills beyond gymnastics in sports like cheerleading, volleyball, pole vault, diving, high jump, and basketball — anything that requires body awareness and control in the air.

What is USAG?

USAG stands for United States Association for Gymnastics. One of its five disciplines is Tumbling and Trampoline — a dynamic and fun alternative to traditional artistic gymnastics.

At Miss Maria’s, we compete in:

• Tumbling
• Double Mini Trampoline
• Trampoline (now an Olympic event!)

We proudly compete at the State, Regional, and National levels in Levels 4 and up. Most athletes begin on our NAC Tumbling Team before advancing to USAG competition at Level 6. We've been part of the USAG program since 1997 and welcome new team members every year!

USAG Team Requirements

To be part of our USAG team, all athletes must:

• Stay enrolled in the required number of classes year-round (including summer — no breaks)
• Train consistently at the level appropriate for their skills

Class Format:

• Classes are open to all levels 4 - Elite, members are grouped by level in class
• Each class includes:
  • 30 minutes per event: Trampoline, Tumbling (floor), or Double Mini
  • 15 minutes of stretching
  • 15 minutes of conditioning

Competition Locations:

• Preliminary Meets: Emporia, Topeka, KC, Joplin, Dallas, Tulsa
• State Meet: Usually held in Emporia
• Regionals/Nationals: Locations vary by year

Training & Competition by Level

Levels 4 & 5

• 2 classes/week (2 hrs each = 4 hrs total)
• Minimum of 3 preliminary competitions
• State Meet required
• Regionals encouraged (at least every other year)

Levels 6 & 7

• 3 classes/week (6 hrs total)
• Minimum of 3 preliminary competitions
• State Meet required
• Regionals encouraged (at least every other year)

Levels 8+

• 3 classes/week (6 hrs total) + private lessons if needed
• Minimum of 3 preliminary competitions
• State Meet required
• Regionals encouraged (at least every other year)

USAG Pre-Team & Junior USAG Team

USAG Pre-Team
Designed for NAC and recreational students who want to train for future USAG competition. Focus is on skill-building — no competitions.

• Practice Tumbling, Trampoline, and Double Mini
• Class Length: 1.5 hours
• Option for 1 or 2 classes/week
• Typically for NAC members (exceptions may be made)
• Follows regular tuition schedule
• No extra fees, no recital performance, no competitions

Junior USAG Team (Levels 2 & 3)
Similar to Pre-Team, but includes competitions.

• Compete in 3 local meets, Emporia, KC and Joplin
• Required gear: team Practice leotard (around $50) and jacket
• A great stepping stone toward full USAG Team

USAG & Jr Team Tryouts

• New Members: Tryouts in May
• Current Members: Re-audition/evaluation in mid-July
• See our calendar for exact dates and times
• Open to all students who can perform a round-off back handspring
• Students not yet ready should audition for the NAC team
• Tryout Fee: $60
• All returning athletes must demonstrate required skills to confirm level placement

USAG & Jr. Team Approximate Costs

Tuition:

• Follows Miss Maria’s regular class tuition schedule

Annual USAG Registration:

• $60

Competition Fees (Includes Coaching Fees):

• Preliminary Meets: ~Minimum $100 per meet (3–5 per season)
• State Meet: ~$155
• Regionals: ~$250–$350
• Nationals: ~$400

Team Gear:

• Team Leotard: ~$200 (ordered online, different from NAC)
• Team Jacket: ~$140 (same as NAC and Premier)
• Optional: Team Pants & Bag (~$40 each)