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Compulsory Gymnastics Level 1-3: Everything You Need to Know
December 4th, 2010 |
Author:
Scarlett
USAG has established10 Junior Olympic levels in gymnastics. After the 10
th level there is elite gymnastics. Gymnastics level 1-6 are known as the compulsory levels. In the compulsory levels every gymnast performs the same gymnastic routines on each event (floor, balance beam, vault and uneven bars).
Levels 1-3 are usually non competitive gymnastics levels. There is no official or sanctioned meets for theses level. Although some gyms may have small competitions so the gymnasts can have fun and gain experience. USAG has set forth mandatory ages for each level of competition. To compete as a gymnastics level 1 or 2 the gymnast has to have reached her 4th birthday. To compete as a level 3 the gymnast has to have reached her 5th birthday.
VAULT
- Level 1 Vault- arm circle, punching the spring board, straight jump on an 8 inch mat
UNEVNEN BARS
- Level 1 Bars- 2 foot pullover, casting, back hip circle, push away dismount
BALANCE BEAM
- Level 1 Balance beam- front support, candle stick, arabesque, coupe walks, releve (tiptoe) walks, straight (stretch) jump on beam, straight (stretch) jump dismount.
GYMNASTICS FLOOR
- Level 1 Gymnastics floor- forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, candlestick, bridge up, side roll, leg swings, coupe walks, tuck jump