20 hours a week for 8/9 years old, article: "Among the nation's elite Local gymnasts qualify for U.S. youth teams" going to Karolyi's training camps, link: http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060927/SPORTS/609270329

That is just amazing! I' ve always done more relaxed gym: at the YMCA(started at the park/recreation program) I had no idea.

"Olandt named to gymnastics team Sixth grader ranked in top 20" - http://www.theacorn.com/news/2006/1026/sports/036.html [quote]Coach Galina Marinova, said, "For Madison to qualify for the . . . team is an incredible accomplishment because it means she is one of the country's top 20 in her age group. She is a dedicated, hardworking gymnast, and all of that hard work has paid off." TOPs is USA Gymnastics' annual program to identify young gymnasts who have the ability to excel in the sport. More than 3,100 gymnasts participated in state and regional testing, with more than 300 qualifying for national testing based on the state and regional scores. The TOPs team has about 70 gymnasts, approximately 20 in each age group. [/quote]