The SC SAC has determined that the designated "declaration" date for the 2026-2027 season is:
| Level / Division | Declaration Date |
| Level 1-5 | October 26, 2026 |
| Level 6-10/Xcel | March 1, 2027 |
As listed in the Women’s Program Rules & Policies: “The highest division / level and the program (Xcel/Dev) competed at a USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition AFTER the declaration date will determine the division/level and program (Xcel / DEV) for which the athlete can compete for the remainder of that season.” Please review the specific Dev and Xcel chapters for drop back procedures.