Gymnasts 12 plus out of age can also compete at any of the regional levels events. The FIG Age Group Programme. There are 11 levels to the USAG Women's Junior Olympic Program. ASB's level 2 floor routine. You will probably be one of the oldest, but there could still be people in your level.

The level of difficulty increases for a 5-year-old in Level 2, who has to now jump into a handstand, according to the USAG. Level 7 is an optional level with certain compulsory skills required on each event.

In contrast, in 1994, before the new age requirements, it was 16.49, and in 1989, gymnasts who had reached the age of 17 were already often considered to be of retirement age.

For Levels 1, 2 – age is determined by the date of the culminating competition as directed by the State Administrative Committee.

Competitive Age: Levels 3-8 have age divisions at Local/Invitational, State & Regional Championships.

I don't know all the levels, but I think that preteam is 5-6, level 2's are 6-8, level 3's are 7-10 and level 4's are 8-10. At that time the information was used to inform the content, curriculum and focus of the FIG Academy Programme.

Level 4 out of age. A gymnast’s age stis determined by how old she will be as of December 31of the year in which the competition takes place. The youngest optionals we have are a 9 year old level 6 and a 9 year old level 7, but they are the exceptions.

By age 7 in Levels 4 and 5, the gymnast has to do a handspring over the vault table. I wish I had caught her practice one (right before this) because it was perfect. So, to advance to level 5 from level 4 the gymnast must meet minimum standards and earn a minimum “mobility score.” Level 4 is a compulsory level. I. We were deciding whether to go to Level 6 or spend another year mastering the skills. The minimum age for Level 2 is 5.

By age 7 in Levels 4 and 5, the gymnast has to … The level of difficulty increases for a 5-year-old in Level 2, who has to now jump into a handstand, according to the USAG.

The levels work as follows: Age 9 – Level 4 in age. Learn more about the Level 1 Gymnastics Requirements, the Level 2 Gymnastics Requirements, and the Level 3 Gymnastics Requirements. Section 1: Age, Level and Mobility I. For Level 8 – age is determined by the date of the last day of the Regional Meet.

So you see, gymnasts can come from any age and level and make a splash on the National elite scene. Age 10 – Level 3 in age. I do think however that being at the kids ultimate level whether that be level 10 for college or Elite before puberty is ridiculous as once that happens to a kid and their body changes so does their gymnastics. For example, a 4-year-old has to perform a straight jump on to a 16-inch mat, kick up to a handstand and then fall to a flat back to complete the requirement for the Level 1 vault. I hope this post has given you exposure, and you've taken away some cool new knowledge! The FIG Age Group Programme (AGP) began in the late 1990's with a world-wide review of the sport science literature related to the growth and development characteristics of a child as it progresses from birth to adulthood. The youngest optionals we have are a 9 year old level 6 and a 9 year old level 7, but they are the exceptions. Levels 1 and 2 are non-competitive levels.

However, if you have a daughter who has just turned 3 and you feel she is suitable for gymnastics, now is probably your best chance to enroll her in classes – IF you want her to go down the elite pathway!

Age 11 – Level 2 in age. For Levels 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 - age is determined by the date of the last day of the State Meet (or Sectional, if no State meet is held). I think the average Level 2 is 9. We sent her to IGC for 1 week.

But there will be no 2 year olds. Level 3 ONLY: Child 5 years of age: Must be 5 years old on the day of … Gymnastics Level 4: Level 4 is the first required competitive level. The girls start with competing at Level 3 and go up to Level 10. The oldest just turned 10.

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She had just finished competing Level 5, yet even scoring out her strength as Level 5 wasn’t enough. My dd turns 8 in January and she is the youngest on the level 3 team. I don't know all the levels, but I think that preteam is 5-6, level 2's are 6-8, level 3's are 7-10 and level 4's are 8-10. My daughter goes to the International Gymnastics Camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

The average age of an international gymnast was 18.10 years in 2005. My dd turns 8 in January and she is the youngest on the level 3 team.

Level 4 or 3 out of age.

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The oldest just turned 10. However the levels are open to all age groups on similar rules. Levels 3, 4, 5, and 6 are compulsory levels. Levels 8, 9, and 10 are optional levels.