These are the skills that make up the level 1 compulsory routine. Level 1 is the first level in the USAG gymnastics level structure, but it’s a level that not all gyms choose to compete. Level 1 is not a required level; the first required level of competition is level 4.
Click Here to Download GymnasticsHQ’s Level 1 Skills List
Level 1 Vault Requirements
Level 1 gymnasts must perform the following vault:
- Stretch jump onto mat and then kick to handstand and fall to flat back
Level 1 Bars Requirements
Level 1 gymnasts must perform a bar routine with the following skills:
- pullover
- cast
- back hip circle
- sole-circle dismount OR underswing dismount
Level 1 Beam Requirements
Level 1 gymnasts must perform a beam routine with the following skills:
- jump to front support mount
- arabesque to 30 degrees
- lever
- stretch jump
- cartwheel to 3/4 handstand dismount
Level 1 Floor Requirements
Level 1 gymnasts must perform a floor routine with the following skills:
The next gymnastics level after Level 1 is Level 2. Once a gymnast has mastered these skills she can move onto the next level.
gymnastics December 7, 2016, 7:15 am
This is so helpful thank you.
Fifi April 28, 2017, 6:59 pm
So helpful I do gymnastics at home and this is so helpful
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:28 pm
That’s great Fifi! Glad it was helpful!
jasmine henry December 21, 2017, 7:54 pm
I can do it real good without a spotter
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:29 pm
That’s great! We’re happy you found it helpful!
Saphiya July 25, 2019, 10:45 am
This was so helpful I just need to get my back hip circle thanks
Siobhan June 1, 2020, 3:53 am
Yes I am 10 and want to start dance again after coronavirus so this blog is helping me figure out what to practice!
Lilly December 16, 2016, 8:34 pm
Please make a video about how to get in to level 2 for free right now I am in level 1
Sidney January 8, 2017, 11:07 pm
Thanks so much that was so helpful! I passed level 1! Even though I am stuck on level 2! I can’t get my bridge back kick over!
Gabby April 13, 2017, 3:05 pm
It very easy have someone spot you
Kaitlyn June 3, 2017, 11:41 am
Same i can do it with a spotter
Shari July 18, 2017, 6:47 pm
You can go near a wall and push off it from your bridge.
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:27 pm
We’re glad this was helpful to you Sidney and hope all is going well with Level 2!
chloe!!! January 27, 2017, 11:34 am
this is really helpful for me for gymnastics
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:27 pm
That’s great!! We’re happy it was helpful for you!
Cloe February 16, 2017, 12:13 pm
Oh this was soooooooo helpful!!!!
Thank you so much
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:26 pm
Yay Cloe! We’re glad you found this helpful!
Carla March 11, 2017, 11:11 am
Thanks so much my daughter loves this
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:24 pm
That’s great Carla! We’re glad she loves it!
Morgan March 28, 2017, 8:17 pm
This is really helpful thank you you should also do a level 2
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:26 pm
Thanks Morgan! We’re glad it was helpful. We do have a Level 2 Gymnastics Requirements list as well. You can find it here: https://gymnasticshq.com/level-2-gymnastics-requirements/
Asmarelda_Cat June 16, 2019, 9:54 pm
This is so great!!!
Emma April 24, 2017, 3:34 am
Hi I’m eleven and I’m about to start gymnastics. I did it when I was 4-7 but I had to quit because of dance. I taught my self some stuff like walkovers, limbers and a front handspring but I don’t know anything about bar vault. I completely forgot everything I learnt when I was little on them and I’m scared I’m gonna be put with the little kids because I’m bad at bar and vault.
Is there anything I can do to practise bar and vault that I can do at home ??
aliah the gymnast April 24, 2017, 2:49 pm
hi Emma I was the same when I started as I am 12 ( my birthday is in 3 days ) as I was 7 and gonna be put with 2 yr olds ( lol) so I asked my coach and she put me in for private 1 to 1 lessons , just ask , don’t be afraid 🙂
from Aliah , level 6
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:30 pm
Great advice Aliah!
Siobhan June 1, 2020, 3:57 am
Same I’m 10 and I’ll be starting soon I’ve managed to teach myself most basic things (so cartwheel, handstand, backbend, walkover, splits etc..) but I’ve been struggling with the bar my whole life and I don’t know if I’m going to be put with the 3 year olds..
aliah the gymnast April 24, 2017, 2:45 pm
ok I am a competitor in level 6 , as I started late 2012/early 2013 , this page first got me into competing , so this was really helpful , competition season is almost over , only a few more meets to go … and I love this page soooooooooooooo much !!!
from Aliah , level 6 . I cant wait for level 7!:-):-) 🙂 🙂
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:31 pm
That’s so great to hear Aliah! Hope all is going well!
Kailtln b May 1, 2017, 6:46 am
So helpful
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:32 pm
Glad you found it helpful Kaitlin!
Allisa May 14, 2017, 10:28 pm
Hello I am 11 years old going to join gymnastics in September I was thinking about it then I thought no I can do gymnastics it’s way to hard and now that I see what I can do I really want to join thank you for inspireing me goodbye
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:34 pm
We’re so happy we inspired you Allisa! Good luck!
Lily May 28, 2017, 10:42 am
This is helpful
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:34 pm
Glad you found it helpful Lily!
Kaitlyn June 3, 2017, 11:37 am
I teach myself gymnastics and I’m level 2 but I just need a spotter for the bridge kickover and then I’m level 3 I just taught myself a front handspring so please someone tell me how to do a bridge kickover without a spotter can you climb up a wall and kickover does that help
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:38 pm
Hi Kaitlyn! Hang in there. You’ll get it. Working on your shoulder flexibility will help you.
Kaitlyn Komnenus June 10, 2017, 4:14 am
Is it a little weird that I’m 13 and could never afford gymnastics practice or lessons but i want to be a gymnast and I’m starting at level 1? Cause i would love to be a gymnast. But I’m worried I’ll be made fun of.
Isabella Gutierrez September 23, 2017, 1:53 pm
Me too
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:36 pm
Hi Kaitlyn! It’s always hard to start a sport late but if it’s something you really love then stick with it. It’s never a bad thing to know how to do cool skills!
helen horne May 27, 2019, 6:30 pm
I, Helen Horne get to move to level two after my first comepition in June!! THANKS TO MY AMAZING TEACHER!!
Thank you, mountin west.
Jardyn June 16, 2017, 2:54 pm
I really like the information but u should give little video examples of some of the stuff like the 30 degree leg seperation
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:37 pm
Hi Jardyn, Thanks for the feedback!
Debbie Guffey July 16, 2017, 8:47 pm
my granddaughter stared level called bronze and there was also a silver level that preceded level 1,2, and 3 and on up. what is the bronze and silver levels and there purpose? She competed on these levels as well
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:39 pm
Hi Debbie, Check out our Levels Guide and it will explain the difference between all the levels: https://gymnasticshq.com/gymnastics-levels/
Alyssa July 17, 2017, 12:38 pm
Could you show images of the 3/4 handstand so I can see if I can do it?
Siobhan June 1, 2020, 4:02 am
What you do is so have u ever seen a gymnast or someone you know do a handstand into a bridge? Well they had to go 4/4 handstand to do that, so a 3/4 handstand is a handstand where your legs go 75 percent the way up!
Alyssa July 17, 2017, 12:39 pm
Do it*
gymnastforlife1 July 28, 2017, 7:32 pm
thhxxxx I love this website
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:40 pm
We’re glad you love it!
Stuti August 1, 2017, 3:16 pm
Very helpful site I want move to my daughter to national competition level but I need help to find right school in my area can you help in Warner Robins ga 31093 please help me
Riley January 2, 2018, 8:47 am
Robins Gymnastics
106 Napier Ave.
Warner Robins, GA 31093
478-329-6020
(Map)
Airborne Athletics
1902 Elberta Rd.
Houston, GA 31093
478-293-1520
(Map)
Precision South Gymnastics Academy
1453 Feagin Mill Rd.
Wamer Robins, GA 31088
478-333-3930
4 Miles
PunchFront Gymnastics and Cheer
2954 Moody Road
Bonaire, GA 31005
478-390-1914
6 Miles
The Gym Nest
120 Macon West Drive
Macon, GA 31210
478-474-3021
18 Miles
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:41 pm
Thanks for providing this gym list, Riley!
Gabriela August 22, 2017, 9:37 am
i love Gymnastics and it’s really helping me
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:41 pm
We’re so glad to hear that Gabriela!
Isabella Gutierrez September 23, 2017, 1:48 pm
I really want to do gymnastics but people say I’m too old(I’m 13) now I’m not sure if I want to do gymnastics cause I feel like I’m going to be old. Any advice??
gymnasticshq September 24, 2017, 9:09 pm
13 is definitely not too old! If you want to do gymnastics, then do it! Do what you love 🙂
Ummulwara November 23, 2017, 4:39 am
Thanks! I’m 10 and I started Gymnastics! I’m in Level 1 and this really helped me! Thanks! 😀
Daniela December 4, 2017, 5:53 pm
Hi, I am at level 1, I want to learn gymnastics. But I am stuck on back roll. Please tell me what I can do so I can do the back roll. Thanks!
alfie October 1, 2017, 9:09 pm
I love this website. I just made it to level 4. I am a self taught gymnast so its harder to get some skills, but if i could do it anyone can.
Katie Luong November 12, 2017, 2:48 pm
I love gymnastics but I can’t go to gymnastics class. Any advice with helping me learn myself?
Soph March 17, 2018, 8:06 am
Use this website to guide you, and watch YouTube videos to help you. If you really want to learn, put all your time and energy into this sport. If you can’t do that (due to school) that’s fine but it is recommended
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:45 pm
Sounds like your hard work is paying off, Alfie!
alfie October 1, 2017, 9:12 pm
try to wrap your knees tightly in injury bandages, i hope this helps.
Katie Luong November 11, 2017, 5:30 pm
Do you have any advice with the kickover? I almost got it but my arms always seem to bend and I hit my head.
Soph March 17, 2018, 8:00 am
Strengthen your arms, and when you are trying to kickover rock back and forth and when u go in while rocking kick as hard as u can. That’s what I did and I did it!
Gianna co manager of LGAA November 11, 2017, 11:51 pm
Hi, I teach gymnastics classes, I have a problem I can’t really do most moves myself is there any classes in Everett, Mill creek, or Bothell? I need help and FAST!
LOL November 23, 2017, 4:38 am
Well, as a Coach, You should know how to Teach, be nice and Remember to push your Students to more harder skills. Give them Water Breaks and Don’t give too much Conditioning 2-5 Types of Conditioning are fine. Plus, You can’t be a Gymnastics Coach if you don’t know Gymnastics or how to do a Certain Gymnastics Skill. First, if your teaching a level, EXAMPLE Level 1, You should atleast be a Level 3. For Each level your Teaching, you should be Atleast 2 Levels above the level you’re teaching.
Bri December 2, 2017, 10:48 pm
then how do you coach level 10 gymnast?
Layla June 1, 2020, 4:08 am
I’m expecting you have to have done competitions nationwide or something similar.
Caitie November 19, 2017, 12:55 pm
This is really handy
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:47 pm
Glad you think so!
LOL November 23, 2017, 4:35 am
I’m a Self Taught Gymnast. I’m 10 and I started Gymnastics this year. I’m just wondering about my gymnastics in the Future. Is it OK If your a Self Taught Gymnast and I’m in Level 2 and I want lessons for Level 3. Will there be a Test or something? Or will I have to get a Certificate to go to Level 3? Or is it OK To just go to Level 3 from ?? When your a Self Taught Gymnast?
Soph March 17, 2018, 8:01 am
Let you coach now.
layla November 30, 2017, 9:25 pm
i’m 13 years old also and i feel like i’m to old to join gymnastics
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:49 pm
Hi Layla, If it’s something you really want to learn then you should join gymnastics. You’re never too old to learn something new!
Cat December 15, 2017, 5:23 pm
Thank you very much! It is quite easy though. I just moved up to level 1 and I want to know what I need to learn.
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:49 pm
You’re welcome Cat!
Maddie December 22, 2017, 11:19 pm
I am 13 years old and I am starting back at gymnastics I am not really flexible so I can’t do a back walkover or a split into a handstand ant tips
Soph March 17, 2018, 8:04 am
Stretch and do conditioning, also back walkovers are pretty hard (I can’t do one myself yet) but use this website to help you. Put all of your time into this sport, if you don’t love it quit. Also for the split handstand get a spotter, do a handstand and get the spotter to put your legs into a split handstand. If u don’t have a spotter do it on the wall.
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:51 pm
Hi Maddie, the only thing you can do is keep practicing and focus on stretching and flexibility exercises. It takes time so have patience!
Soph March 17, 2018, 8:02 am
You are to too 9ls
Rosemary McCue April 1, 2018, 3:34 am
No
Rosemary McCue April 1, 2018, 3:31 am
Hi
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:51 pm
Hi Rosemary!
Emo June 6, 2018, 9:02 pm
I’m starting to be a self taught gymnast and this can help me 🙂
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:52 pm
That’s great Emo!
hailey stasek June 10, 2018, 12:25 pm
hi i am 11 and i will be starting gymnastics soon and i did gymnastics when i was smaller and now i have gotten back into it and i dont want to be put with the smaller kids because i am so behind and i dont know anything about vault
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:56 pm
Hi Hailey, we’re sure you’ll learn fast! It’s never easy starting back when you’re older and there are younger kids in your group. We hope it all worked out!
maya July 20, 2018, 1:18 am
There is no level 100. Its just goes to level 10.
Daisy Farhat August 2, 2018, 2:07 pm
What is a pullover, cast, and back hip circle?
Mackenzie November 4, 2018, 4:45 pm
Today I went to gymnastics and they said I had to master a split. I cant do a split can you show a article of how to do a split for 10 year olds
Kate January 13, 2019, 5:27 am
I just turned 14 and I really wanna start gymnastics but I’m nervous since I last did it when I was 3. I’m nervous in gonna be with young kids and embarrass myself. Any tips at all?
annabelle February 3, 2019, 12:08 pm
i started gymnastics when i was 7 and now i am on level 4. I can do all the other moves on level 4 just not the roundoff backhandspring backhandspring.
Can ANYONE Tell me how i could get the move at home.
toodels
belle
Libs2681 February 18, 2019, 2:01 am
So helpful
I could now know what grade gym is perfect for me
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:55 pm
That’s wonderful! Glad it helped!
erin February 23, 2019, 9:58 pm
do they teach u how to do a split when u join gymnastics?
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:54 pm
Yes! Flexibility is a big component of gymnastics so your coach should work with you on your splits!
Bella March 17, 2019, 8:12 pm
I’m self taught. This is super helpful because I really want the same experience. This was super simple, and I went to a local gym to develop the skills, since I have no equipment. Thx!
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:54 pm
That’s great to hear Bella!
Hayley March 31, 2019, 9:47 am
Hi I love gymnastics ,but I don’t know how I am going to practice. We don’t have bars or beams or anything here.
gymnasticshq April 3, 2019, 3:54 pm
Hi Hayley, You can put a strip of tape down on the floor and pretend it’s a beam to get the feel of walking on a 4 inch beam! Bars are definitely tricky to do at home unless you have your own bar at home. Good luck!
Loranne De Buyser May 7, 2019, 10:39 am
Thank hou for this its zo helpful for me becuese i do gymnastics at Home and do fake meets an competitions
how to June 17, 2019, 7:09 am
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Cali July 22, 2019, 4:35 pm
I am way past level one floor requirements but don’t know how to do everything else
May August 1, 2019, 5:40 am
How Old do you have to be
ria September 14, 2019, 3:00 am
it was very helpful. thank you
Hikari Tamae October 12, 2019, 1:59 am
This was super helpful! I am a self-gymnast and I do it at home. So I always show my mom my routines. I get these requirements from here! <3 Keep up this site please!
emma October 27, 2019, 7:02 pm
inspiring
MEME January 19, 2020, 8:03 pm
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this web sight and i can do it all really good but i don’t have a bar so i can’t do that or the vult
Tommy March 2, 2020, 8:37 pm
I’m 17 years old and I haven’t done gymnastics since I was in elementary school. My mom is saying that I will never be able to do gymnastics, and that its not worth my time so since we have all the supplies at home since my sisters are aloud to do gymnastics I will train myself. Thank you for the help
Aanum March 5, 2020, 2:48 pm
I used to do gymnastics when I was 4 and 5, and now I want to start again. I’m 12 now, and I don’t want to be embarrassed if they put me with the younger kids and I can’t do it. How can I get to level 2 fast? Can you explain how to do a handstand in detail? What can I learn at home? Thank you!
Snowy March 23, 2020, 9:27 pm
First put all fours on the ground then put your one foot up and push with the other and keep trying. I did the same quit in kindergarten and started in 6th.
Snowy March 23, 2020, 9:25 pm
I am a gymnast not in a level yet but I can do everything in level 1 and all but one in 2. Any advice also this was very helpful.
Morgan March 23, 2020, 9:29 pm
Thanks I’m a level 2 now.
Mitchelle March 31, 2020, 4:07 pm
I teach my little sister gymnastics and this blog was so helpful!
Mitchelle April 2, 2020, 11:32 am
I’m having trouble with my front handspring.Any tips?
Gracie April 6, 2020, 11:09 am
What really inspired me to start learning how to dance and start learning how to do gymnasticswas whatcha gonna the next step sorry this is embarrassing.it is my dream to become a dancer but I am to embarresed to start practicing in front of my housemates
Gracie April 6, 2020, 11:10 am
What really inspired me to start learning how to dance and start learning how to do gymnasticswas whatcha gonna the next step sorry this is embarrassing.it is my dream to become a dancer but I am to embarresed to start practicing in front of my housemates
Gracie April 6, 2020, 11:10 am
What really inspired me to start learning how to dance and start learning how to do gymnasticswas whatcha gonna the next step sorry this is embarrassing.it is my dream to become a dancer but I am to embarresed to start practicing in front of my housemates .
Kelly May 21, 2020, 12:16 am
Thank you so much! I’m helping my cousin (almost 8 years old) with gymnastics, and this is so helpful.