The TOPS program is a special USA Gymnastics program for skilled young Junior Olympics gymnasts who are hoping to reach the Elite level. Talk to your coach about whether this program is a good fit for you. If so, you can participate in testing for TOPS, and if you qualify, you may be selected for special training and competitions to help you advance through the ranks. The state TOPS test happens in June and July, followed by the national TOPS test in October. If you qualify for TOPS, you'll be invited to join a special training camp that takes place every December. You'll be tested not only on your gymnastics skills, but also on your physical abilities (such as your ability to do a rope climb, do a press handstand, or perform leg lifts). The qualifying tests for TOPS vary based on your age. The Hopes program is for highly skilled Junior Olympics gymnasts aged 10-12 who aren't quite ready to move on to the elite level. Talk to your coach about trying out for one of these programs so that you can train and compete alongside the elite gymnasts on your team until you're ready to move up to the elite level. To compete as a Hopes gymnast at the US Challenge, you'll need to earn a compulsory score of 32.0 and an optional score of 46.5 at a regional or national competition. As a TOPS or Hopes gymnast, you'll have opportunities to test for the elite program at the regional and national level. Work with your coach to figure out when you're ready to participate in the national qualifiers. If you're moving into a junior elite program (for gymnasts aged 11-15) from TOPS or Hopes, you'll need a 35.0 compulsory score and a 53.0 optional score to qualify for the Classics. To qualify for the USAs, you'll need a 35.0 compulsory and a 54.0 optional score. Once you reach Levels 8-10, you'll have more competitive opportunities than at the earlier levels. These include championship competitions at the regional and national levels. Talk to your coach about how to complete the requirements for entering these competitions. These larger competitions will require you to do more difficult routines and will be judged according to a different set of standards from lower-level competitions. The rules for Level 8-10 competitions are based on international guidelines set by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique. Once you successfully master the Pre-Elite skill set, you can try out for the Elite Program. Work with your coach to prepare for the qualifying competitions, which will consist of both compulsory and optional routines. The specific scores you'll need to achieve at each qualifying event will depend on your age group and which types of qualifying events you participate in. You must be 11-15 years old to become a Junior Elite gymnast, and 16 years or older to become a Senior Elite gymnast. Once you become an Elite gymnast, you may qualify to join the National Team and participate in international competitions.

Summary: Try out for a TOPS program for special Pre-Elite training if you're age 7-10. Apply for a Hopes program if you're 10-12 years old. Talk to your coach about trying out for the Elite program. Compete in regional and national championships at the higher levels. Participate in an elite qualifying competition.

An improper fraction is a fraction that has a larger numerator than denominator. For example, 104{\displaystyle {
rac {10}{4}}} is an improper fraction, because 10>4{\displaystyle 10>4}. Remember that the fraction bar can be interpreted as a division symbol. To simplify an improper fraction, you must turn it into a mixed number, which includes a whole number and a fraction together. The number of times you can divide the numerator evenly by the denominator will be the whole number of your mixed number. Write this number down, and note the remainder. The denominator will not divide evenly into the numerator. The remainder will be interpreted as the fraction part of your mixed number. For example, for the fraction 104{\displaystyle {
rac {10}{4}}} complete the calculation 104=2R2{\displaystyle 10\div 4=2R2}. So the whole number of your fraction will be 2{\displaystyle 2}. To do this, take the remainder, and place it over the denominator of the original improper fraction. Combine this new fraction with the whole number, and you have your mixed number. For example, 104=2R2{\displaystyle 10\div 4=2R2}, so the fraction would be 24{\displaystyle {
rac {2}{4}}}. So 104{\displaystyle {
rac {10}{4}}} is equal to 224{\displaystyle 2{
rac {2}{4}}}. Sometimes the fraction of your mixed number will need to be reduced before you reach your final, simplified answer. For example, if your mixed number is 224{\displaystyle 2{
rac {2}{4}}}, you could simplify it to 212{\displaystyle 2{
rac {1}{2}}}.

Summary: Determine whether your fraction is improper. Divide the numerator by the denominator. Turn the remainder into a fraction. Simplify your answer, if necessary.

Draw short lines to mark bushes in front.

Summary: Draw 2 lines. Add one shorter line. Add 2 more lines. Draw more lines and draw a part of the tree. Add more lines to mark branches. Around the drawing draw four lines and draw more branches and leaves, as shown. Using a razor gum, make some lines softer. Start coloring the drawing using two or more shades of brown for the trees. Finished.

For two people, you will need: 1 1-1/4 lb. (625 g) seedless watermelon 2 pomegranates 7 oz. (200 g) fresh raspberries Ice cubes
Summary: Gather your ingredients.