Understanding Different Levels of Gymnastics

Gymnastics comes in different levels. Each of them requires different skills you need to master. Whether you choose to compete or not, not all routines suitable for beginners. There are basic steps to be taken first before proceeding to the advanced level.   ​
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Basically, there are ten levels in gymnastics. Some skills are optional, others are compulsory. There are early and advanced skills a gymnast needs to be equipped as well. Different gyms also have different skill requirements at each level. Let’s discuss some of them.  

Level 1 to 3  
The Easy Level  
Rudimentary skills, floor, and stretches:  

• Jumping  
• Stretching  
• Rolls  
• Simple dismounts  
• Arm circle  
• Springboard punching  
• Mat straight jump  
• Pull-over  
• Back-hip circle  
• Casting  
• Forward and backward rolls  
• Cartwheels  
• Jumps  
• Walks  
• Balance beam dismounts  
• Basic stretches  ​

Level 4  
Competitive Level: Compulsory  
Bar, Beam, Floor, Bars and Vault skills:  

• Glide swings  
• Pullovers  
• Front hip circles  
• Leg swing mounts  
• Pivots  
• Advanced jumps and dismounts  
• Handstand back fat  
• Straddle  
• Squat on  
• Front Handspring  
• Cartwheel  
• Split jump  
• Back walkover

Level 5 and 6  
Competitive Level  
Level 5 Compulsory  

• Stretch and straddle jumps  
• Front Handspring  
• Back extension roll  
• Round off  
• Kips 
• Higher bar jumps  
• Half-turn dismounts  

Level 6 is an optional level. Gymnasts have different routines to follow.  ​

Level 7 to 10  

Level 7 can be both optional and compulsory. It’s a mixed of requirements. Levels 8 and 10 are also considered as an optional segment of gymnastic levels in which gymnast can perform in their own choreography in a minimal way. There are also different rules and scoring to follow.

There is always a challenge in every sport. Gymnastics is no different. You need to take step one in order to reach step ten. If you can dare it, you deserve a round of applause!