Athletes who have shown extraordinary skill, exemplary work ethic and the ability and passion to focus on gymnastics as their primary expressive outlet are, by invitation only, asked to participate in the Dream Team training. To reach this level of gymnastics requires serious commitment and extreme dedication These athletes train more than 35 hours each week, continually adding to the difficulty of their skills and the perfection of their routines. These athletes will compete against the top athletes across the country and possibly internationally. Athletes must qualify to this level of competition each year at regional and national qualifying meets. Scores on compulsory and optional routines determine an athlete's status as pre-elite or elite. Athletes who achieve the elite status can vie for spots on the United States National Team.
