USAG Xcel is a competitive gymnastics program whose focus is on athlete longevity and family flexibility. The athletes stay on a progressive track that gives them the opportunity to remain involved in gymnastics through Junior High and High School. USAG Xcel athletes compete against other athletes with similar training regimens, keeping the “playing field” level. A typical USAG Xcel gymnast will train 4-15 hours per week. USAG Xcel has levels Bronze through Sapphire. Former Blaze gymnasts competing in this program (formerly NGA) have gone on to compete at the college level at such institutions as Syracuse University, Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Geneseo, and Gannon University.