Rules and Policies
This page contains the various rules and policies followed by Region 5 along with information regarding Nationals Qualifications and how various teams are chosen.
Region 5 Bylaws
Region 5 abides by the following bylaws. For anything not specifically covered the USAG Bylaws take effect.
Competition Rules
Region 5 utilizes the competition rules put in place by USA Gymnastics. Click the button below to travel to the USAG website where you can download the latest version of the rules.
Athlete, Coaches, and Judges Support
Funding Policy
We are proud to support our athlete, coaches, and judge members with funding to help them afford the costs to attend competitions around the world. Click the button below to download a copy of the Funding Policy followed by Region 5.
Region 5 Academic Scholarship
Academic Scholarships are available to deserving athletes in our region who are currently pursuing higher education. Applications can be submitted using the button below. All applications must be submitted on or before March 31st of the corresponding year. Late submissions will not be considered for a scholarship.
Region 5 Prize Money
Prize money is available to celebrate the hard work and success of our athletes at International competitions. A list of competitions and available monetary amounts can be found here. The application to be filled out can be found by clicking the button below.
Available Funding Amounts
The following document details the funds available to our athlete, coaches, and judges for travel reimbursements and prize money for the 2026-2027 Competition Season. The stated amounts are subject to change on a yearly basis depending on available funds.
Selection Procedures
Click the link below to find updated information on how the national, Pan American Games, World Championships, World Age Groups Competitions, and Olympic Games Teams are chosen:
USA Nationals Qualification Requirements
Use the link below to find the description and rules for the Junior Olympic and Elite Programs. Includes information for: Nationals Qualifications, Mobility, Appeals, and Safety rules. Mobility and Qualification scores specifically can be found in Section V and Section VI for the Junior Olympic and Elite Programs respectively.