What are the different gymnastics levels?

What are the different gymnastics levels?

In the United States, gymnastics categories are divided into levels from 1 to 10, dividing them into groups for beginners (level 1 to level 3) and groups for advanced or professional people (level 4, level 5 to level 6, level 7 to level 10) the latter being the most competitive.

How old are Level 3 gymnastics?

Level 3 ONLY: Child 5 years of age: Must be 5 years old on the day of competition to be eligible to compete. These athletes may apply for the Introductory Membership. i. Child A: 6-7 years of age: a gymnast MUST be 6 years old on the day of competition to be eligible to compete.

What level is intermediate gymnastics?

Intermediate: Intermediate classes are designed for children aged 6 and up who have completed the skills taught in the Beginner class, emphasizing the progression from Beginner skills to Intermediate skills on all Junior Olympic events.

What Level in Gymnastics is the Olympics?

There are 11 levels to the USAG Women’s Junior Olympic Program. Levels 1 and 2 are non- competitive levels. The girls start with competing at Level 3 and go up to Level 10. Levels 3, 4, 5, and 6 are compulsory levels.

What do Level 3 gymnasts do?

By Level 3, the gymnast must be able to stick the landing from a simple jump from the table. She must have the straddle over, the tuck over and the handstand arch to stand. From the handstand, she must be able to fall straight or reach over a barrel. She’ll learn to handstand after a jump for control, and to fall flat.

What gymnastics level is Simone Biles?

Senior international elite

What are the elite levels in gymnastics?

Elite Program Only athletes at the National Team level are called “elite gymnasts”. There are two Elite groups: Junior Elite (ages 11–15) and Senior Elite (ages 16+).