The first US National Elite Qualifier of the year took place from January 31 to February 1 at the Buckeye National Elite Qualifier. On February 1st, gymnasts competed in the Optional Elite Qualifier where gymnasts set out to earn their Hopes or Elite optional score.
The optional qualification scores for elite are:
Senior Elite AA: 51.00
Senior Elite 3 Event: 39.00
Senior Elite 2 Event: 26.50
Junior Elite: 50.50
Hopes 12-13: 48.50
Hopes 10-11: 46.00
Below are the gymnasts who earned their Hopes or Elite optional scores.
Senior Elite
Stephanie Berger – Brestyan’s
Faith Torrez – Legacy Elite
Junior Elite
Emily Golden – EVO
Julianne Huff – JamJev
Joscelyn Roberson – NE Texas Elite
Lyden Saltness – Midwest
Mya Witte – Genie’s
Ella Zirbes – Flips
Hopes 12-13
Sophia Dennis – Capital
Leah Fontaine – Capital
Jaylyn Pomager – Mavericks
Lucy Tobia – Parkettes
Gabriella Van-Frayen – Gym X-Treme
Ava Wellmeier – Buckeye
Hopes 10-11
Giovannina Beltra – Rebound
Ly Bui – IGN
Nicole Desmond – Parkettes
Ella Kate Parker – NE Texas Elite
Audrey Snyder – First State
Izzy Stassi – Five Star
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