Developmental Program (DP) Compulsory Team
Team Tryouts
Invitation Only based on quarterly class evaluations & by appointment only.
Contact the front desk for more information.
Practice Schedule
| Level | Practice Schedule | Hours/Week |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Team | Wed & Fri | 4:15- 5:30 PM 2.5 hrs |
| Lvl. 2 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 4:00-6:00 PM 6hrs |
| Lvl. 3 | Tues, Thurs, Fri | 5:30-8:30 PM, Fri 4:00-7:00 PM 9hrs |
| Lvl. 4 | Mon-Thurs | 5:30-8:30 PM 12hrs |
| Lvl. 5 | Mon- Thurs | 4:30- 8:30 PM 16 hrs |
Program Expectations
Our DP Compulsory Program is designed to foster discipline, skill mastery, and long-term athlete development.
- Year-Round Commitment: Gymnasts may take up to 3 weeks of vacation annually (plus gym closings).
- Athletes must be at least 5 years old and ready to take part in practices that build strength, confidence, and solid skill development.
- Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled practices.
- Athletes from other gyms must meet Spark standards—75% skill proficiency required for team placement.
What’s Ahead at Spark?
New Dance & Artistry Training for Levels 3–5 and Xcel Gold
We're excited to announce that we are incorporating 30 minutes of dance instruction into training for our Levels 3–5 and Xcel Gold athletes. These classes will focus on developing artistry, expression, musicality, posture, and presentation—important components of a gymnast's overall performance.
By introducing dance training, athletes will gain a better understanding of movement quality and confidence in their routines while building skills that translate directly to floor exercise and beam.