Competitive Gymnastics

At Flying High, our Competitive Gymnastics Program is built for athletes ready to take their skills to the next level! We offer a variety of competitive options—including Pre-Team, Xcel, Compulsory Levels 3–5, and Pre-Team, Xcel, and DP Levels 6–10 so every gymnast can find the right fit and soar at their own pace.

Our goal? To build strong, well-rounded athletes who shine not just on the mat, but in life, too! Many of our gymnasts juggle multiple passions, and we’re here to support them every step, flip, and leap along the way.

With a supportive team environment and coaches who truly care, Flying High feels like a second home—where confidence grows, friendships flourish, and champions are made (on and off the podium)!

Class Descriptions

A group of twelve young gymnasts from Countryside, IL in matching blue and white FHG leotards posing on a blue gym mat.
Xcel Team

The Xcel Program is an extension of the USAG J.O. Competitive Program. It is a program that has a bit more flexibility regarding time and financial commitment.

Xcel Jr.: Any Flying High gymnast currently enrolled in Intermediate, Mini Stars, Mini Team, or Pre Team is eligible to join our Xcel Jr. Competitive Program. If your gymnast was not ready to be invited to join our J.O. Level 3 team this year, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce them to competitive gymnastics while still working towards the goal of preparing for J.O. Level 3! Your gymnast will stay in their current class while adding 1-2 extra classes a week to learn the routines they will be competing. After this “season” ends then they will either be invited to continue in our Xcel Program or possibly be invited to J.O. Level 3.

Xcel Sr.: Xcel Sr. Team is open to girls 10 & up who are currently enrolled in our Advanced, Pre-Team, or Team Programs. This class is also a perfect fit for former team members and those who have experience with J.O.

*An evaluation is required by a Flying High Coach in order to participate in Xcel Team.

A group of young gymnasts in competitive Countryside, IL uniforms perform seated stretches on a blue gym mat.
Pre-Team Girls

When students have mastered all of the skills from the Intermediate Class and have shown motivation and dedication to the sport, they are invited to join our Pre-Team Class. In this class, students will begin to learn the skills needed for USAG Women’s Gymnastics competitive routines on each event. Coaches will set high expectations in this class so that students are prepared to become members of the competitive team.

*Girls need to be evaluated by a Flying High Coach in order to participate in Pre-Team.

A group of eleven young female gymnasts from Countryside, IL, wearing matching navy blue and black leotards pose for a competitive gymnastics photo on a gym mat.
Girls Team

Our Competitive Girls Gymnastics Team grows bigger and stronger every year. We couldn’t be more proud of all the hard work, dedication, and strength our girls show inside and outside of the gym. Our Competitive Girls Team levels include: compulsory levels 3-5, and optional levels 6-10.

Four young male gymnasts stand in a line during a competitive gymnastics event in Countryside, IL, wearing matching blue and grey leotards and black shorts.
Pre-Team Boys

When students have mastered all of the skills from the Intermediate Boys class and have shown motivation and dedication to the sport, they are invited to join our Pre-Team class. In this class, students will begin to learn the skills needed for USAG Men’s Gymnastics competitive routines on each event. Coaches will set high expectations in this class so that students are prepared to become members of the competitive team.

*Boys need to be evaluated by a Flying High Coach in order to participate in Pre-Team.

A male gymnast performs a one-handed handstand on parallel bars during a competitive gymnastics meet in Countryside, IL.
Boys Team

Our Boys Team continues to grow and we’re impressed by this talented group who put their heart and soul into their sport. Boys are invited to be members of our Competitive Boys Gymnastics Team after having showing focus and willingness to learn in our Pre-Team program, as well as mastering all gymnastics elements of that class. We offer Boys Competitive gymnastics for level 3 through level 10.

Flying High stars continue to shine

Flying High is proud to celebrate the success of our athletes—on and off the mat!
We’re honored to recognize the dedicated gymnasts who’ve taken their passion to the collegiate level. These athletes have grown with us, trained with heart, and continued to soar in college gymnastics programs across the country.
They’re a true reflection of the hard work, spirit, and community we value at Flying High—and we couldn’t be prouder!

A smiling woman with curly hair poses, reflecting the spirit of competitive gymnastics in Countryside, IL.
Erin Murphy
University of Minnesota 2002
A smiling woman in a red athletic jacket stands before a river and city skyline, a look she might wear while representing competitive gymnastics in Countryside, IL.
Andie Skala
University of Illinois, Chicago 2008-2012
Portrait of a smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a white top, a pendant necklace, and large hoop earrings, who enjoys competitive gymnastics in Countryside, IL.
Dr. Morgan Hadley
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater 2009-2013
A blonde woman with shoulder-length hair smiling at the camera during competitive gymnastics in Countryside, IL.
Elizabeth Peters
University of Wisconsin, Stout 2010-2012
A smiling young woman in a navy and orange athletic jacket representing competitive gymnastics in Countryside, IL.
Carolyn Cozza
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012
Headshot of a smiling young woman with blonde hair, a competitive gymnast from Countryside, IL.
Katie Carling
Winona State 2014-2018
Headshot of a smiling young woman with long hair who practices competitive gymnastics in Countryside, IL.
Dr. Allison Broad
University of Illinois, Chicago 2015-2019
A smiling woman points to the Western Michigan Broncos logo on her light blue long-sleeved shirt while representing competitive gymnastics in Countryside, IL.
Amanda Gruber
Western Michigan University 2019-2023
A young man in a grey Air Force Falcons t-shirt and open blue and grey zip-up jacket, representing a competitive gymnastics athlete from Countryside, IL.
Jake Sampier
Air Force
Headshot of a smiling young woman with long blonde hair wearing a black jacket, a competitive gymnastics athlete from Countryside, IL.
Aleah Radojevich
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2023-current