These are the level 9 gymnastics requirements with the new changes that go into effect on August 1, 2018. Level 9 is an optional level; learn more about the gymnastics levels here.
To compete in level 9 gymnastics a gymnast must be able to do most of the following skill requirements on each of the four events, have scored a 34 All-Around at level 8 and have reached her 8th birthday. If her level 9 routine does not have all the following requirements, deductions will be applied.
In addition to the following requirements, level 9 routines must have 3 “A” valued skills, 4 “B” valued skills and 1 “C” valued skill.
Level 9 Gymnastics Requirements: Vault
- A vault from the Level 9 Vault Chart
Level 9 Gymnastics Requirements: Bars
- Minimum of 2 Bar Changes
- One flight skill that is a minimum of “B” value (can’t be dismount)- an example would be a straddle back
- A second different flight skill that is a minimum of “C” value (can’t be dismount) or one skill with a longitudinal-axis turn of 180° or more with minimum of “B” value (can’t be the mount or dismount) — an example would be a giant circle backward to a 180° turn in handstand
- A minimum of “B” valued salto dismount — an example would be a flyway with 360° twist
Level 9 Gymnastics Requirements: Beam
- One Acro Series with a minimum of 2 flight elements (excludes the mount and dismount) — an example would be back handspring, back layout step out
- One leap or jump with an 180° split
- Minimum of 360° turn on one foot
- Aerial or Salto dismount, skill must be a minimum of “B” value — an example would be a front layout dismount
- Dance series with 2 skills — can include mount, leaps, jumps, hops, turns
Level 9 Gymnastics Requirements: Floor
- One acro series with 2 saltos or 2 directly-connected saltos (can be the same or different) — an example would be front tuck- roundoff– back handspring – back layout
- Three different saltos within the floor routine
- Dance passage with a minimum of 2 different leaps, jumps or hops, one of which is a leap with a 180° split
- The last salto in the routine must be at least a “B” valued salto — an example would be the last salto being a back layout full.
- 360° “B” valued turn on one foot
Gymnastics Gear for Level 9 Gymnasts | Sizes | Description | Price |
DIY Tie Dye Leotard Kits |
CS – AS | Custom create your own beautiful design with this DIY tie dye leotard kit! You’ll be the envy at the gym! | $44.95 |
Kids 3-5 – Adult Large | Great for your gymnast if she feels more comfortable wearing underwear under her leotard. Nude, high cut and seamless. | $24.99 | |
XS-XXL | This cute racerback sports bra for gymnasts is a great option. | $27.50-$45.90 | |
Destira Black Gymnastics Compression Sport Shorts | Child XXS (3x) – Adult XL | Some gymnasts prefer to wear shorts over their leotard, either for modesty, comfort, or for whatever reason. These are a great option! | $28.00 |
DIY Tie Dye Grip Bag | One size fits all | Custom create your own beautiful design with this DIY tie dye grip bag kit! You’ll be the envy at the gym!
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$19.95 |
XXS-L | They are a great first pair of dowel grips because they are narrower and smaller than a standard grip. The leather is easier to break in, and they let the gymnast keep more of their hand on the bar so they can feel their swing. | $34.95 | |
One size fits all | This gymnastics backpack is uniquely designed. There is a TON of space with many pockets, including the bottom section for shoes! | $39.95 | |
NA | This gymnastics journal is what your gymnast needs to improve her gymnastics and have her best season yet! It’s over 100 pages long with mindset exercises, meet logs, end of season reviews, a place to collect autographs from her teammates. | $25.95 |
Once a gymnast has successfully scored a 34 All-Around at Level 9, she may move on to Level 10.
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Lulu April 24, 2018, 12:03 pm
Why do we have to do level 4 first? I’m in excel gold and I do a round off backhand spring layout and an Ariel on floor a backwalkover in beam and all like level 6 skills and then I have to do easy simple stuff like cartwheels on beam
Wareesha April 28, 2020, 10:56 pm
Well, maybe your coaches might think your not ready to do harder stuff!?
Reni May 19, 2020, 12:58 pm
Actually if you are ready for level 6, you only have to do 1 meet at levels 4 and 5 and compete 6 for the rest of the season
Savana September 4, 2020, 4:46 pm
Hey so basically when I switched from excel platinum to level 7 I had to compete one level 6 meet though but they wanted me to compete a level 5 but just one comp and score a high all around. It’s not the coaches or gym it’s bc USA gymnastics rules say you have to have a level 4,5,6 meet with a all around of 34 or higher.
Gabriella Ybarra October 17, 2020, 2:13 pm
I went from level 4 to 7 and I didn’t have to do a meet of 5 or 6 I could just be your coaches don’t you will be ready I’m doing level 9 this year and I’m 10 and I have never done excel so I don’t know anything about it but might be cause you haven’t competed a USAG yet and I’m pretty sure you have to get a 34 in compulsory before you go to optionals because level 6 is the start of optionals.
Faith December 10, 2020, 9:51 am
Because level 4 is required. But after you qualify for state for that level you can go to level 5.
diz person January 6, 2022, 2:03 pm
You may be able to do the skills, but, they might not be of high-quality or the level six standard and your coaches may be afraid that you could hurt yourself. Don’t be mad at your coaches for doubting you because the coaches are just following the rules and doing their job.
Olivia July 9, 2018, 2:04 pm
I’m near stage 9 and I’m getting it and the poses are really easy like ancartwheel on a beam I can do a backhand spring on the beam it easy I’m not in this gymnastics club but I’m good at it
Jami July 16, 2018, 9:02 pm
What are the changes in place for 2018 level 8
Jami July 16, 2018, 9:03 pm
What are the upcoming changes for level 8
Savana September 4, 2020, 4:45 pm
Hey so basically when I switched from excel platinum to level 7 I had to compete one level 6 meet though but they wanted me to compete a level 5 but just one comp and score a high all around. It’s not the coaches or gym it’s bc USA gymnastics rules say you have to have a level 4,5,6 meet with a all around of 34 or higher.
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Kaylee April 10, 2023, 11:58 am
Hello I’m a level 8 training nine gymnast I was wondering is it ok if I don’t back twist at all in level 9
havanna chandler July 17, 2023, 1:24 am
hey so i was a level 4-7 gymnast from 8-10 but i had to quit and am now starting 10th grade and wanna do it for the school by at least 12 grade year but i don’t know where to start !! Any ideas? Kinda urgent!!1
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havanna chandler July 17, 2023, 1:22 am
hey so i was a level 4-7 gymnast from 8-10 but i had to quit and am now starting 10th grade and wanna do it for the school by at least 12 grade year but i don’t know where to start !! Any ideas? Kinda urgent!!1