AAU TEAM
ABOUT US
The AAU Team at Gymnastics Unlimited is an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) sanctioned program that accounts for varying commitment levels in training hours, costs, and travel. The team follows Xcel guidelines which consider gymnasts’ varying abilities. Inspired by the motto “Sports for All”, the goal of AAU is to provide a rewarding competitive gymnastics experience in a fun and safe environment.
The AAU team is by invitation only. Annual Tryouts are typically held in late April or early May. If you are interested in the AAU Program, please reach out to
Coach Emma at: coachemma.gymnasticsunlimited@gmail.com.
What We Offer:
Pre-team
Half-Pints
Half-Pints is meant for younger athletes (4-5 year olds) who demonstrate strength, flexibility, and body control. Half-Pints allows the athletes to work on foundational shapes with a focus on technique while being in a fun environment! These gymnasts train once a week for 45 minutes and do not compete.
Pre-Team
Pre-team is intended to prepare beginners for the gymnastics team environment! Pre-team introduces basic techniques in a fun and engaging way, setting the athletes up for foundational gymnastics skills. These gymnasts train 2 times per week for 1 hour each and do not compete.
Competitive Team
The Copper and Bronze levels allow beginners who show outstanding strength and technique to try out the gymnastics team environment! The focus is on building consistency in performing foundational skills with proper technique. These gymnasts train 2 times per week for 1.5 to 2 hours each.
The
Silver, Gold, Platinum,
and Diamond levels build on the base established in Copper and Bronze. At this level, coaches choose skills that both fit the individual gymnast’s abilities and meet the Xcel requirements. The focus is on learning higher-level skills with proper technique and making them competition-ready. These gymnasts train 4 to 10.5 hours per week.
While the athletes train year-round, the AAU competitive season runs from December to April. It typically includes 6 competitions, about 1 per month. The AAU Team attends meets in North and South Carolina, with the furthest competition being about 4 hours away.
Our Coaches
Coach Emma
Program Director & Head Coach
Coach Emma was a competitive gymnast for 9 years in both the Xcel and Development Programs. She graduated from UNCW with a degree in Exercise Science and has been coaching for 6 years. Coach Emma loves the light environment that AAU is fostering in gymnastics.
“I love getting to work with the girls and seeing them enjoy the sport that I've loved so much.”
Coach Ramiro
Coach Ramiro was a competitive dancer for 8 years and was a competitive gymnast for 2 years. He has been coaching for the last 5 years with both the Women’s AAU Team and Men’s Artistic Gymnastic Team.
“I enjoy creating a safe and fun environment where everyone can grow as athletes and enjoy gymnastics.”
