More than 700 of the USA’s top Level 8, 9 and 10 men’s gymnasts will compete in the 2013 U.S. Men’s Junior Olympic National Championships, May 2-5, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. …
Level 8 consists of athletes who are 11 and 12 years-old; Level 9 athletes are 13 and 14 years-old. At Level 10, there are two age divisions, 15-16 year-olds and 17-18 year-olds. Each level has two divisions – Junior Elite and Junior Olympic. …
Ron Noe has some concerns regarding the new competition structure – 2013 Men’s JO Nationals Unveil Risky New Format
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