Gymnastics routines are not just about skill and artistry; they’re also about timing. Each competitive gymnastics event has specific time limits for routines, which gymnasts must adhere to avoid penalties. Whether you’re a gymnast striving for perfection or a parent trying to understand the rules, here’s everything you need to know about gymnastics routine times.
These are the gymnastics routine time limits for each level. Exceeding the time limit results in a deduction. Gymnasts receive warnings 10 seconds before the time limit on Balance Beam. Overtime is a .10 deduction.
Gymnastics Routine Time Limits
| DP Gymnastics Level | Beam Time Limit | Floor Exercise Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 30 seconds | length of compulsory music |
| Level 2 | 35 seconds | length of compulsory music |
| Level 3 | 55 seconds | length of compulsory music |
| Level 4 | 1 minute 5 sec | length of compulsory music |
| Level 5 | 1 minute 10 sec | length of compulsory music |
| Level 6 | 1 minute 15 sec | 1 minute 15 sec |
| Level 7 | 1 minute 20 sec | 1 minute 30 sec |
| Level 8 | 1 minute 30 sec | 1 minute 30 sec |
| Level 9 | 1 minute 30 sec | 1 minute 30 sec |
| Level 10 | 1 minute 30 sec | 1 minute 30 sec |
| Xcel Program Gymnastics Level | Beam Time Limit | Floor Exercise Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 45 seconds | 45 seconds |
| Silver | 50 seconds | 1 minute |
| Gold | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Platinum | 1 minute 15 sec | 1 minute 30 seconds |
| Diamond | 1 minute 15 sec | 1 minute 30 seconds |
30 Comments
the times are wrong for the gymnastics routine time limits.
these times are not correct.
So glad you let me know! I had never updated them from the last Olympic cycle. Now they should be correct 🙂
Is there a maximum time for bars?
No there is not. With floor and beam you get an overtime deduction if you go over time. But with bars no there is no overtime deduction.
Which level do we start on?
what do you think level 1
No
level 1 but some gymnasts practice up to level 2
in tryouts it depends what gym but I started in level 3 but its mainly about haw many skills you have and how good you are and the improvement you need.
The excel times are wrong all JO are right though and I saw you just updated them in march.
Do you know what the right times for Xcel are?
What time is 1:16
The Xcel Silver beam routine time is wrong. It’s 45 seconds.
Are the routine time limits the same as above?
What is the bars time limit?
There is no time limit
My floor routine was 1:22 last year and I was a level 6. Did i break the rules?
So how they time routines is based off of the moment you yourself start moving not based off of how long your music is so if you were moving for 1min 15sec or less you should be good. But judges put on your score sheets ot if your overtime so look for that too
the gold floor time is wrong its actually
1:15 min
At my gym it’s 1 min long for gold
please stop saying that the times are wrong gymnastics hq put a lot of effort into this
there just trying to help
What is the level 8 time limit
How long are the Xcel routines some people in the comments were mentioning they were incorrect
I’m a DJ and music producer. I love mixing beats and phrases together perfectly. The thought of doing that in time with a gymnist performing with a steady BPM. sticking it in the corner on beat for a new song to come in.
This sounds pretty cool to me. I could match the musoc to your timing. I;d love that challange,
How long dose Xcel sapphire get for beam and floor?
Xcel platinum time is wrong, it’s 1:15
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