These are the Level 3 gymnastics requirements. Level 3 in gymnastics is not a required competitive level; learn more about the
gymnastics levels here.
To compete in Level 3 gymnastics a gymnast must be able to do the following skills on each of the four events and have reached her 6th birthday.
✅ Level 4 gymnastics requirements: This checklist and skills list has been checked and updated for the 2025 season.
I’ve starred the skills that are generally the hardest for gymnasts to learn and most often prohibit a gymnast from moving on to Level 3.
Level 3 Gymnastics Requirements: Vault
- Handspring over a raised mat surface
Level 3 Gymnastics Requirements: Bars
- Glide swing & pullover OR kip*
- Cast
- Back hip circle
- Front hip circle
- Squat-on, stretch jump dismount
Starting in Level 4, many gymnasts start wearing grips to protect their hands on bars. Check out our guide to
the best gymnastics grips.
Level 3 Gymnastics Requirements: Beam
- Handstand
- Leap with 90° split
- 180° heel-snap turn in passé
- Straight jump
- Pivot turn
- Cartwheel to side handstand, 1/4 turn dismount*
Level 3 Gymnastics Requirements: Floor
- Split jump with 90° split
- Handstand forward roll
- Handstand to a bridge kickover
- Split
- Leap with 90° split
- Backward roll to 45° above horizontal, lower to push-up position
- Round-off
back-handspring*
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What to Practice at Home for Level 3
Skill: Handstand
Drills: Wall handstands, spider-man holds, body line drills
Why: Foundation for beam & floor; improves control and alignment.
Skill: Cartwheel / Round-off Prep
Drills: Cartwheels on a tape line, fast cartwheels, snap-downs off a
panel mat
Why: Builds tumbling power and straightness.
Skill: Leap – get that split to 90°
Drills: Split stretches, kicks, jumps onto a
panel mat
Why: Improves height and flexibility for beam/floor requirements.
Skill: Bridge Kickover
Drills: Bridges, bridge rocks, kickovers with feet on
panel mat
Why: Builds back/shoulder flexibility and backward confidence.
Skill: Bars Strength (Pullover/Kip)
Drills: Hollow holds, hanging knee/leg raises, glide swings with
sliders
Why: Core + shoulder strength for pullover; foundation if working toward kip.
Skill: Beam Basics
Drills: Straight jumps, pivot turns, handstand holds on a
floor beam
Why: Confidence and balance for the routine elements.
Skill: Flexibility
Drills: Daily splits, pike stretch, shoulder openers
Why: Cleaner lines & easier leap/jump shapes.
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Once a gymnast can perform all of these skills and she has learned the Level 3 gymnastics routines, she is ready to compete in a Level 3 meet. After passing out of level 3, gymnasts move on to Level 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Level 3 Gymnastics
Q: What age do you have to be for Level 3 gymnastics?
A: Gymnasts must have reached their 6th birthday to compete Level 3.
Q: Is Level 3 a required competitive level?
A: No. Level 3 is not a required competitive level in the USA Gymnastics system, though many gyms choose to compete it.
Q: What are the hardest Level 3 skills for most gymnasts?
A: Common sticking points are the glide swing & pullover (or kip alternative) on bars and the cartwheel to side handstand 1/4 turn dismount on beam.
Q: Do you need grips at Level 3?
A: Most gymnasts begin using grips at Level 4. Some Level 3 athletes train without grips, depending on coach preference and bar work volume.
Q: Is a kip required at Level 3 bars?
A: Bars allows a glide swing & pullover OR a kip. Many athletes compete the glide swing & pullover, while some advanced Level 3s show a kip.
Q: What should a Level 3 gymnast practice at home?
A: Focus on handstands (wall holds, body line), cartwheel and round-off mechanics, bridges and kickovers, split flexibility, basic beam shapes on a line or floor beam, and core work (hollow holds).
Q: How do you move up from Level 3 to Level 4?
A: Master all Level 3 skills and routines with good form, meet your gym’s mobility standards, and be age-eligible. Level 4 competitors must be at least 7 years old.
Q: How can parents support a Level 3 gymnast?
A: Ensure consistent practice, quality sleep, and recovery; encourage safe home drills and flexibility work; and use simple equipment like a panel mat or floor beam for fundamentals.
Q: Are private lessons necessary at Level 3?
A: Not required. Some families add privates to target specific skills (e.g., pullover, beam dismount), but steady class attendance and at-home conditioning are often enough.
Q: Where can we get structured at-home Level 3 plans?
A: Programs like SkillTrakker offer daily drill calendars and video guidance designed to improve Level 3 fundamentals and confidence.
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My daughter is on Level 3 and can do all of these things already and we feel that she should be able to go on to the next level. They keep repeating easy things and we feel that she is being left behind and it’s hurting her skills.
Rosanna, I’m sure that’s very frustrating. I think Christy has given you some great advice!
uh my trampoline broke how can i train?
If you can do your skills on the ground perfect but if you can’t you will have to do them at practice when you go in tell you get a new trampoline.
how can i practice back handspring on ground
I have it on the trampoline
Samantha, if you have one on the tramp try going to an airtrack first. It’s still bouncy, and it easier than floor. A great drill to practice your floor backhandsprings is to found a mat half your size and jump fast back on to it. Also, in your back handspring make sure you reach instead of bringing your hands in close. Good luck!
Idk
sometimes you can watch Youtube vids but if it still feel dangerous try a spotter 🙂
Hello I’m a nine year old level two gymnast how long should I be able to hold a handstand to be a level 3 gymnast?
As it doesn’t matter how long you are able to hold your handstand, you should have a steady 2-5 second handstand.
How many seconds can u hold the handstand
I know that’s how I felt in level two. I would recommend talking to the coach or someone else at the gym. That’s what I did and I got moved up to level three and since then, the coaches in the gym have really payed attention to these things!
Hi
I’m currently a level 3 gymnast and i’m getting worried for my competition coming up, i struggle mostly on bars, have you got any suggestions for helping me get my back-hip circle
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cast big, circle hard
Same thing I have comp. soon and I am really strugling on bars any tips. By the way I am level 3
Lizzzz, it depends what your struggling on, but first, for pullovers don’t forget to pull your hips toward the bar. On back hip circle, make sure your hips touch the bar first and you don’t throw your head back. Don’t forget the big cast! A good thing to practice is to take a pool noodle and have someone hold it bar level, and then kick it before Jr cast. Good luck
You should put extra hours on it, and have confidence.
if you put more work in you won’t need more hours.
Hey girl! Don’t worry you’ll do great! Here are a few tips for getting your back hip circle-
First don’t throw your head back. Throwing your head back not only decreases the possibility of a rotation, but it always makes it scarier and can cause mental blocks.
Make sure when you go under the bar, your hips reach the bar first.
A great drill to practice for your back hip circle is to put a high mat under the bar, but where u can cast, then cast and land on the mat, but keep your hips on the bar.
I hope this helps with ur back hip circle! And also, again ur gonna do great! Don’t be nervous and just do it to have fun. Before your dismount, take a deep breath, on every event. Also, if your scared you might fail or hurt yourself, it easier to just go anyway, otherwise you’ll be embarrassed, and it helps with mental blocks. Good luck with everything!
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. What I do is push through it. I can totally relate. My father hates gymnastics so I have to teach myself. You are not alone.
I dont know how to gain confidence for a standing backhandspring on floor.
hi I know some tricks u can have some one put like a stick or some thing behind ur back and then have them take it out from behind ur back while ur doing this I went through the same thing good luck
i am a level 5 gymnast to get your back hip circle you want to try to almost pull the bar down and cast big and pull your legs over the bar
Hi,
Im a level 7 gymnast! I think that you should talk to your gym manager and get her moved up on her classes! If your gym is realy sincire about what their trying to do for your child, i suggest that if their is no room in the next class, have her stat to practice the skills that are in level 4 in the level 3 class that she is taking!
Thanks and I wish the best for you and your child,
Ariana Kolah
Probably because you need to always practice them or you might lose your skill
thats true, if you stop doing the splits you will forget how to do them
I am in level three and I was good at doing the splits and I lost them and currently getting them back!
Im a level 5 gymnast. Is there something I can do to learn my roundoff backhandspring back tuck well?
Hello, I am a level 5 gymnast with my roundoff back handspring back tuck. I would recommend using a long trampoline in your gym and make sure you have your back tuck perfectly on floor. Try to bounce as high as you can on the trampoline and get the motion.
When you get to your gym first practice the roundoff back handspring back tuck on trampoline then try to do exactly the same on floor.
This is what I did to learn mine!
🙂 Kassidy
I am a coach and I understand where your coming from. One important thing to remember is how high are her scores when she competes. You may feel she can do the skills but they may not be completely perfect looking.
Remember you cant always be perfect the most important thing is she loves to do gymnastics and she has the skill good enough
Hi! I am a level 8 gymnast! Usually your daughter will have to compete in a meet and get a certain all round score to move up so it sometimes takes longer than others to move up. It can be hard but training on one level for a while means her form will get better and better and that is what you need to move up. x
i used to be level 6 but im retired now im level 4
Is this actually Ciera from TC2? I’ve watched your videos. They’ve really helped me! Thanks!
I am level 2 on floor and level 1 on the rest what should I do?
You would need to get evaluated at a gym and they would decide they’d place you 🙂
you should really keep practicing on the stuff you don’t have until you get it
is this really Ciera from TC2 OR Cheernastics2 because I am a big fan and I would love to do some sort of meet if you would? I love your videos as I was a self taught gymnast until my parents started to believe in me that I could be a gymnast, and my aunt wants me to do cheer and it seems to be really fun.
love, flip-in-the-gym
>>My daughter is on Level 3 and can do all of these things already and we feel that she should be able to go on to the next level.<<
Some gyms keep their gymnasts in their current level until they achieve a certain score on each event or all-around. The best thing you can do is talk with your daughter's coach to A) let him/her know that your daughter is eager to advance and, B) discover if the gym/coach has specific criteria the gymnast must meet before moving up.
I can do all of the level 1 2 and 3 skills except for a round off back handspring. I am also a deft taught gymnast but I might join a gym soon, when they ask what level I am should I say I don’t have a level bc I’m a self taught gymnast for about 6 years now or should I say level 3 but I am working in my round off back handspring
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Nikki, Most gyms test new comers to see where to place them so you won’t really need to explain yourself. You can just demonstrate what you can do! Also, they may place you in a lower level briefly before moving you up to polish the skills you’ve learned on your own. If you are interested in being involved in the competitive team at the gym, they look for kids who are very focused, are teachable, have beautiful form, and are STRONG. Something to think about 🙂
Best of luck to you! I’m happy you are getting into a gym (if even just for safety!) I know you are going to love it!!!!
Thanks so much!!
Literally same exact as me
Thanks for posting this! My daughter is 5 1/2 and has been in gymnastics for a year now. I just wanted to see whereabouts her skills lie, and she has a bit of work to do to get to competition level, which is fine. But, what is the typical age that a girl gets into competition at level 3? I would hate for her to be 8 years old competing with a bunch of 5 year olds. That just may have us concentrate more on a different sport, to be honest. For now, it’s fun, but as a former gymnast myself, I want to see her take it far! Thanks for your two cents.
Hi Laura,
So the age of gymnasts at different levels really varies but honestly you are right that level 3 kids tend to be younger. However the minimum age to compete is at age 6, so there are no kids younger than that competing at level 3. Also that is not the only level gymnasts start competing at. Many gyms will start competing their slightly older gymnasts at either level 4 (minimum age 7) when they have learned those skills or they will compete them in the Xcel program. The Xcel program is a really great way for medium age to older kids to compete. It’s more flexible and in my opinion, more fun than compulsory gymnastics. So–I definitely would not be worried about her at age 5 or at age 8 being too old for the sport. In the Xcel program kids 5-15 have fun and compete with all the benefits of being involved in a sport.
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have more questions 🙂
Jessica
I almost have my Ariel but I always put my hands down at the en I need tips
Try touching your shoulders when you do a aireal or try holding small objects in your hands
Laura,
My daughter is 8years old and a level 3 gymnast. Most of her teammates will be 8yrs by competition time except two who are 7yrs. However, she also competed as a level one at 6years! Help that helps!
Terrie
I’m 14 and in level 2. I’m pretty sure your daughter was fine
I’m 13 years old and I just started gymnastics a year ago. I’m a fast learner, but I feel hopeless because I just started. I truly love and enjoy gymnastics but my parents arent willing to take me more than once a week. Also they don’t really care about gymnastics.
Hi Salam,
Even if you aren’t able to do gymnastics at the gym more than once a week, you can still be practicing! Here are 10 Exercises you can do at home to improve your gymnastics skills! Good Luck!
Hi! I am a level 3 gymnast and I MUST practice my floor routine but I do not know all of it yet, do you know of a website where I could get the full floor routine in words? Thanks!
Hi Sophia, you would have to pay for the compulsory book to get the full routine in words. I would suggest looking on YouTube at videos of other gymnasts doing the routine! Hope that helps.
the trick is just believing in yourself and hsving confidence
I have a 12 year old girl who has been doing gymnastics and loving it since she was a toddler. She just made team and all of the sudden she wants to stop. When I asked if she wanted me to withdraw her she said no she wanted to think about it… Any advice? She has a big smile on her face when she practices. Feeling perplexed
Hi Stephanie,
I don’t know–do you think she has a fear of competing ? If so you could try explaining to her that her scores at the meets don’t really mean anything ? Especially if she still enjoys her time in the gym…
Hi, I’m a 14 year old mostly self taught gymnast and I’ve been looking into which skill level I would fit into since I’m contemplating joining a gym again soon. From what I’ve seen so far I would fit best into level 3 or 4. Would that be mostly younger gymnasts at most given gyms? Would you have any suggestions for someone older like me with not as much practice in an actual gym to be able to train with people more my own age?
I was a level 4 at about your age. I started late 11/12, as gymnasts go. Yes, most of my team/classmates were much younger than me, but it didn’t seem to matter to them. And honestly, it didn’t really matter to me once we were all working on skills. I was there first and foremost because I loved it. If you love the sport, the age of your classmates really doesn’t matter. You can have fun with the younger ones, like you would a younger sibling, but you can also connect with your teacher in a way younger gymnasts don’t/can’t. Never let age determine what you can’t/won’t do. Do what you love!
I just need my 5 glide swing dismount and round off back handspring. To be able to get into level 3. Any advice?
Hi it’s morgan I’m 10 and I was wondering what age would level 1 students be ???!??
Gymnastics levels are based on skill, not age 🙂
Hey i was wondering what would be the start value in floor if you don’t d your round off backhandspring in level 3
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Hi, I’m a 14 year old girl and me and my 13 year old friend really want to join gymnastics but we would be with like 6 year olds, any advice?
Most gyms have different programmes for different ages, I only started gym last year at 14, but was put in a beginner tumbling class with most of my age group
I started when i was 3 years old and now am 15. I am a level 10 gymnast. My sister started when she was 12. She went into the 12 year old group so you would be with your age group. You would need to learn how to do most of the things that the group was doing but you would catch up quickly.
I recently just got diagnosed with mono. How long do i have to wait to continue this level?
You would want to ask a doctor!
I’m having some difficulties with my bar routine and I have a competition coming soon and I’m a level three.
Hi. I am 11 years old and I am a level two gymnast and when I’m older I really want to be a gymnast but I don’t think I can make it because I started to late
Hi, I am 11 years old and I am overweight at my gym, can I still compete also I started late last year and I am not as good as some of the other girls my age.Any advice?
Hello, I have good advice for you. When I first started out I was overweight but my solution was to stop eating junk for about 3 months and eating salad instead. Now my weight is normal and I practice gymnastics 2 hrs a day. Same here, I started out late and I am 9 now. I am a self taught gymnast at the moment but will start soon. Hope you succeed and become a accelerated gymnast, good luck!
I can not get my backhandspring please helpI done all other skills…
Hi Helen, Maybe some of these tips and drills will help you–https://gymnasticshq.com/backhandspring/
Good Luck!
I am 11 years old and I started gymnastics when I was 6 but I have been on and off this sport. When I go back I am afraid that when I go back I will be with 7 year old!
what does the star mean
It means the skills that are the harder ones to do.
I used to do gymnastics when I was little I got to level 2 with all the skills requirements but had to quit due to money issues after 3-2 years I started teaching myself gymnastics at the age of 12 I have learnt new skills on trampoline I can do back tucks front tucks Ariel (on a jumping pillow) front handspring backhand spring, backhand spring step-out and much more but I don’t know the names. I can do all the floor skills but the backhand spring. I have the skills with vault but I only have one skill for bars which is a pull over because I don’t have any equipment for bars but there is a gymnastics club I I’m going to be joining soon but I don’t want to go in to level 2 because its way to easy but I want to go into level 3 but I don’t know if ill be able to due to the lack of skills for it. (I want to compete) Would I be able to train for level 3 or stay in level 2 ( I’m 13 turning 14 on 12 of feb next yr)
I have all the skills they list(round off back handspring is rusty) and my first meet is in 6 days. This will be my first meet EVER IN MY LIFE!!!! It’s just a fun meet so we’ll get spot if we want, but, we’re getting medals and this determins if we can move up to copettitive level 3 instead of non compettitive level 3. I’m so scared I will mess up and get a bad score even though everyone thinks I’ll get 1st on bars. I need help to not be so scared. I’m 11 years old ans started gymnastics 2 1/2 years ago and spent 4 months in level 2.
I jus started gymnastics and I’m 12 years old. I want to join the team and I know I would be either a 2 or 3. Am I too old?
Is it to late to start gymnastics as an 11 year old? I would like to know if it’s weird or not :/
its not I started when I was 12 🙂
I also starteed at 12
I stated gymnastics when I was 6 and was in level one until I was
10 then I had to stop for Covid and I am going to join a gym and I’m 12 but I would be a level 3 am I too old but I don’t have front handspring on vault, front hip circle, cartwheel to side handstand fourth turn dismount and back handspring any tips
I am a competitive majorette and dancer, and I am lacking in the gymnastics area of my sports. I have been considering joining a gymnastics class this fall but I am worried that I will feel too old in the class I would be put in ( I am 15). I have some experience dew to dance but I believe I would be somewhere around level 2. I live in a small town and my gym options are limited, the gym that I am leaning to only has classes that are 7+ or below that age. I would really appreciate any advice.
I am a competitive majorette and dancer, and I am concodering joining a gymnastics class to improve my strength, stamina, and my gymnastics skills. I have limited gymnastics experience from dance, and I believe I would me around level 2. The problem is that I think I would feel really old in a class with other level 2 girls (I am 15). I live in a small town so my gym options are limited, the highest age group at the gym I am leaning towards is 7+, I really feel that taking a gymnastics class is what I need to do to grow as a majorette and dancer though. I would greatly appreciate any advice!
I am in level 3and I can do everything except the round off back handspring. Can you help me .
I am 12 years old, and I want to start gymnastics. I fear I will be put with the little kids. What should I do
Hi, I started at 12 years old and I was put in a class with some girls who were younger than me by up to 4 years. Once I pasted out of that class, I went to a different gym and took a class that was two days a week with girls my age-15 years old who were much better than me. Luckily, the coach was good and supported me to get better and better. I practiced at home a lot. I did stretching and core, and a few handstands too, and now I am 13. I personally am a fast learner and have a natural aptitude for gymnastics. I started in the summer by doing cartwheels on the beach. If you want to get better and move up to competing, believe in yourself. I just had my first meet today. I now compete in the joga program. Joga is more relaxed and we meet two times a week and have four meets per season. Joga is gentler than USAG. From working on my form at home many people including the judges complimented me. People asked if I was previously a dancer and said I had beautiful form. On my team there are girls who range from 9-13, so I am one of the oldest, but other teams may have some older girls.
I started at 12 years old and I was put in a class with some girls who were younger than me by up to 4 years. Once I pased out of that class, I went to a different gym and took a class that was two days a week with girls years old who were much better than me. Luckily, the coach was good and supported me to get better and better. I practiced at home a lot. I did stretching and core, and a few handstands too, and now I am 13. I p am a fast learner and have a natural aptitude for gymnastics. I started in the summer by doing cartwheels on the beach. If you want to get better and move up to competing, believe in yourself.-That is my motto I just had my first meet today. I now compete in the joga program. Joga is more relaxed and we meet two times a week and we have four meets per season. Joga is gentler than USAG. From working on my form at home many people including the judges complimented me. People asked if I was previously a dancer and said I had beautiful form. On my team there are girls who range from 9-13, so I am one of the oldest, but other teams may have some older girls. I got my round off back handspring- but then lost it due to an injury and almost have it again, can do front walkovers, back walkovers, cartwheels on floor and beam, splits, front handsprings on floor and vault, turns and dance, a pullover, a back hip circle, shoot through, sole circle dismount, and can almost do a front hip circle and squat on- I can jump to high bar though. Hope this was helpful
I started at 12 years old and I was put in a class with some girls who were younger than me by up to 4 years. Once I pased out of that class, I went to a different gym and took a class that was two days a week with girls years old who were much better than me. Luckily, the coach was good and supported me to get better and better. I practiced at home a lot. I did stretching and core, and a few handstands too, and now I am 13.
I just realized I said the same thing 4 times
I am 11 and competing level three, I finally got my round off back handspring! This website has really helped me accomplish skills!!
Yay Emma!! That’s great to hear!!
My daughter is a level 3, she is 10 years old and she is still working on her front-hip circle. Her coach won’t let her compete until she is able to do this. The coach is allowing girls to compete that can’t even come close to doing the forward stride circle, which was a level 2 requirement, that my daughter is very good at. Is there any rule about that? I mean, in that it is a level 2 skill, it’s ok if they are missing that? I am starting to get very upset as the season is half over and my daughter is only competing in two events. (she is also still working on her back handspring). Any insight into the rules would be most appreciated.
Thanks!
As long as the girls can compete the level 3 skills, they can do all the events in level 3. If you want, you could move your daughter to level 2.
Any tips on getting my stride circle?
Hi, I’m 11.I started teaching myself gymnastics when I was 7 and with the the help of my dad and my big sister I got better as I grew older. I started going for gymnastics in September last year. The problem is I live in a country where not many people even know what gymnastics is. I go to a gym run by a woman from Belgium. It’s really fun and I recently got my aerial. Another problem is they do only floor and I’ve been forever wanting to do beam and vault and bars. I’m starting to feel like I’ll never get to do them. And I don’t think its possible to do only floor .Also I’ve started getting a lot of mental blocks and I feel really discouraged when I see other people do back handsprings and back tucks.I feel like quitting gymnastics. Any advice?
For floor there is a backhanspring and I still don’t even know how to do a forward handspring
I really want to be a gymnast but all the floor vault and beam movements i can do up to level 3 except a round off back handspring or any of the bar things what should I do to get better at these things
Hi! 13 year old level 3 gymnast starting this summer, can’t wait to become elite! I have always loved gymnastics but could never afford it. I started teaching myself this fall to prepare for this summer! I can do all of the skills on this list, but want to polish myself off because I’m just officially starting!
I’m a 13-year-old who has recently gotten back into gymnastics and I would be level three. The gym I go to has lots of younger people in the classes, and I am a lot taller and bigger than them. Because of this, the classes are not very fun, and they are also at an easier level than I would like. Any advice?
I am a 13-year-old that recently got back into gymnastics and would be a level 3. The class I am in is 3rd grade and up, but I will be moving into a higher-level class that is 1st grade and up. I am a tall person, and all the other people in my class are shorter, smaller, and younger than I am. It is kind of embarrassing, and it makes the class less fun. Any advice?
I understand how you feel. I am not the oldest in my class but I have been feeling weird because the littles are much better than me in some parts. I started late. Just don’t think about it and keep going!
Hi, my name is Faith and im a level 2 gymnast. Everything at my gym has changed and i’m willing to move up to level 3. The thing is, I’m REALLY scared to compete and I just can’t get myself to do some things. I have a MAJOR mental block and i can’t get rid of it. Also, I am willing to get a home gym but anything i find it is to expensive. Can you give any advice of where to get it? Also, how should I get rid of my mental block? Thanks!
Hi. I’ve been doing gymnastics since I was 4, and I love it with all my heart and have always tried my absolute hardest. I turn 14 in September, and I *just recently* got all the skills required for level three. I really really really want to compete, but I know I’m too old for it. Is there any solution to this problem, other then to work even harder and try to get the skills for my age group? Again, I’ve been working for 10 years and just barely got those skills. However, I was in a very small town with not very good gym resources, and I just moved to a much much much better town and gym. Do you think that will help? Thank you!!
Hi Emilia, if you love the sport then that’s all that matters. You’re not too old to compete level 3. Your other option would be to look into the Xcel program where you can compete your own routines with skills that you can do. Good luck!
I just started taking gymnastics classes a year and a half ago but I don’t compete yet. I want to join level three but I’m scared I’ll be made fun of because I’ll be decently older than the girls on the team, which are around nine. Should I just self teach until I can be on a team with girls more my age?
I think you should take private lessons if you cant, maybe you can just join the level three team and show them you are better don’t worry you’ve got this don’t let i get to your head
Hi Lydia, it’s always best to learn from a trained coach at a gym. We’re sure you’ll pick up the skills fast and move up in levels so you can be with girls closer in age. Good luck!
Hi i’m Keihu and i’m a self taught gymnast i have skills like back hand springs (on a trampoline) front handsprings front tucks (on the trampoline) bride kick overs, back walkovers, front walkovers, a Valdez (which i’m still working on a little bit) and much more i’m trying to persuade my mom to let me take classes and good news she agreed so i start next summer yay i’m so excited.But some times my mom get too over protective and doesn’t let me do it how do i convince her that i’m doing just fine.
Hi Keihu, That’s great that she agreed to let you start next summer. I’m sure once she sees you doing the skills and having a great time then she’ll see that’s your doing fine! Good luck!
I would appreciate if you mentioned all the dance moves and things in the routines instead
of just the main skills
Hi Jayna, You’d have to learn the dance moves from your coach since those are not things we can write down without a video or pictures to explain! Hope that helps!
not exactly relevant to this but how exactly do you get onto a competitive team? are you invitied or do you schedule tryouts with a coach? ive been taking rec classes at my gym for two years now and i havent heard anything about girls being moved up to competition teams. how do i get onto one?
Hi Sarah, You should definitely ask your coach to find out. Every gym does it differently but sometimes you have to let them know you’re interested and then they can go from there. Good luck!
Hi
I’m currently a level 3 gymnast and i’m getting worried for my competition coming up, i struggle mostly on bars, have you got any suggestions for helping me get my back-hip circle
Whenever I try my back handspring I always get a block and can’t go backwards without painting halfway, bending my arms and… well failing.
What should I do !! I can’t compete in level 3 meets because I don’t have this skill ! Please help
Yes if you tuck your chest in and put your shoulders out it should be much easier
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I can do all of this stuff
Hi I was wondering what score you had to get in one competition ignorer to go to level 4 and level 5
Thanks so much this article really. helped.
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Hi! I got a late start to gymnastics (I just started when I was 10 and now I’m 11) and so I’m not very good at gymnastics. I really want to be on a team but I’m just in a recreational class and I’m too shy to ask my coach about it. I feel stupid though because most gymnasts start when they are really young and by my age they are in high levels, but I can’t even do a backhand spring! 🙁 Everyday I get more discouraged. My main problem is with my backhand spring and my front hip circle. I also really want a gymnastics bar and an air track but they are so expensive. Please help!
Hi, that is the same exact problem im in! im 10 years old and bassically a level 3. most people our age are 8 years old when they are in level 3…. BUT some gyms on the last day of practice of that season test you if you are good enough to be in the next level…. You can go to the front desk of your gym and ask if you can get tested for the right exact level. No need to be scared about that! Because most people have to do it that way…. You should work on your back hip circle and backhandsping. With those skills your coach will 99 percent let you move up to the next level.
~Anika
Hi I can do all the level three skills except the round-off back handspring any tips?
Hi I can do all the level three skills except the round-off back handspring .
If my daughter is 10 years old and done gymnastics for 3 years when she was 2, then stopped for 5 yers, what level should she resume on?
what ever skills she can do detremine what level she’s on
I can do all level 3 skills except the round off backhandspring but that is only because I have a mental block in my head that makes me sacred to do something that is powerful backwards do you have any tips for that?
I need to learn the round off front handspring
I’m an Level 3 Gymnast, I know how to do a Roundoff- back tuck before a Roundoff-Back handspring.. I want to learn how to do a Roundoff-Back handspring but I’m really scared to do it on the ground and the gyms are closed due to the Pandemic how can I practice without hurting myself and ending up in the hospital?
I self teach myself gymnastics since i was 4 and now i am 10 i am a level 9
I feel like a handstand forward roll shouldn’t be on the same level as a roundoff backhand spring, anyone else?
yes i agree
(also i am referring to competitive gymnastics)
please someone help me. I am now 13 years old and i used to do gymnastics, but i quit when i was 10 due to a back and neck injury. I cry at night sometimes because i miss it so much, it is probably my biggest regret. i would die to start again and go back, When i quit i was level 3, i am very strong still, but have lost a lot of technique. When i go back do you think i would be seen as that loser gymnast who is really old for the level, also do you think they would put me back in level three or four. How can i train myself to be up to that level and catch up with girls my age or is it just too late. Please be honest with me don’t be like to nice and say to follow my dreams. cause i want to be physically and emotionally prepared fro what would be coming at me.
I’m level three too, I quit gymnastics awhile back due to a bad injury on beam. I used to be able to do so many more things and I quit because I was afraid of hurting myself again. I was about level 5 before I quit when I was about 6, it was the biggest mistake of my life! Now I’m 11 and I’m only level three. I honestly have a 13 almost 14 year old in my level 2 class that I do for extra practice since my level 3 class is only one day a week. So you are not to old but it doesn’t really matter to the coach’s how old you are it’s mostly what you think. What skill can you do on all events? Without a spotter . What I like to do is when I’m watching tv or something lazy I like to do my flexibility and lift weights. It’s usually always the mental state for me than the physical state . I’d recommend finding a Leo that makes you feel like YOU or make you happy, that’s usually a start for me . I too lost a lot of my tecnique and flexibility. I say you practice your stuff until you are ready to go but if you wait to long you may be behind from other girls . Hope this helps:)
hi i am a gymnast to level 3 for the win
hi i am a level 3 aswell i am 10 years old and gymnastics is my dream . i love it sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much and want to do it all the time. I go to gym 3 days a week for 3 hours each, I can’t beleive that you were in level 5 when you were 6 that is awesome. I really want to win one of my meets, last time I got second place by just .150 i was very frustrated but happy with my self for getting so close. I am determined to win my next meet it is in 2 weeks and i am so excited but sooo nervous. I
Can you still start level 3 at the age of 14?
i am 12 years old and can do all the level 1,2,and 3 skills except a back kickover and back handspring what level will they put me on
hi i am struggling on my kip to pull up after i get my legs up to the bar any sugjestions
i want to start gymnastics but I have to practices at home and i have all the equipment but I have no experience with bar but back[and front] hip circle, under swing dismount and a couple other I taught myself. My mom told me i have to make pre team
or else that shows I was not working hard enough, any tips? I also want to figure out witch level I am on but every quiz [or check list] I do, I don’t know what a lot of the things are. Help please
this is a follow up question of cutiechiled I am 10 and i can do 1,2 and most of three level skill, what will they put me on?
Try out for level 3 if you don`t make it try out for level 2 hope this helps!
I don`t know what front hip circle and
single leg squat through and
forward stride circle (mill circle) or single leg basket swing and
back hip circle AND
underswing dismount
I bet I can`t do any of them I am Kira and I am a self-taught gymnast which I am going to Dynamite gymnastics soon to.
I think I am able to do a round-off back handspring but I am to scared PLEASE HELP ME!!
is this really Ciera from TC2 OR Cheernastics2 because I am a big fan and I would love to do some sort of meet if you would? I love your videos as I was a self taught gymnast until my parents started to believe in me that I could be a gymnast, and my aunt wants me to do cheer and it seems to be really fun.
love, flip-in-the-gym
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. What I do is push through it. I can totally relate. My father hates gymnastics so I have to teach myself. You are not alone.
I just wanted to know I have been doing gymnastics for 5 years and If I would forget gymnastics after 2-3 months of break?
and by the way Im level 3 almost 4
i took a break for 4 months and i easily remembered everything when i came back . you should be fine just make sure you try a different skill everyday so you don’t forget what its called .
This really helped me with my skills
i can do everything except for the backhandspring im wondering if i can still move up cause i full self taught gymnast
i am on level three but i dont know how to practice these moves i have a beam mat and bars and a cheese mat and a trampoline but i dont know how to practice these to get to level four
Help plz! Ok so im a level 2 competitive gymnast and I need to learn a back handspring to move up to level 3. My parents nor will my coaches spot me bc they r too busy helping the level 3’s to help me and the other 2’s and whenever I try to jump back I get scared and end up on my back. Our gym does not offer privates and only does open gym once a year and open gym was yesterday so yeah. We do not have trampolines at home and my gym doesn’t have a trampoline or tumble track. Plz help me I don’t want to repeat level 2 bc I’m already 12. Ty for reading and plz help me!
Hello! I’m Sophia, I am a level 4 gymnast and compete. I’m almost 13. I see your having trouble on your back handspring. It’s okay, lots of people have trouble with it. I concider using a cheese mat or barrel rule. These will help you get your backhand spring. I also concider using your be to flap back on to get your shape in order. If you need anything else, let me know. 🙂
I’m having trouble on the back hand spring
can i have some tips on a back handspring please , i can do it with a coach , but i can never land on my hands when i try by my self .
can i have help with back handspring please , i can do it with a coach but cant land my hands when i do it by my self .
Hi, most of it is correct, but the back hip circle is a double back hip circle. Other than that, it’s all accurate.
I feel like my coaches are training us Level 2’s to be level 3’s because they both are training us these skills. I feel like I’m being pushed too hard and I don’t want to speak up to my coaches.
hi, i can do certain moves from levels 1,2, and 3 but not all. am i pushing myself too hard?
I dont know what level i am but I can do a Backbend kickover,Split,oversplit,90 degree split jump,cartwheel,handstand,handstand into back bend,forward roll and backward roll and many other things
So, how do u find an Xcel routine on YouTube?
hi
HI IM A LEVEL 2 GYMNSAT TRYING BE LEVEL 3 HOW DOI DOT IT
Talk to your coaches about what you’re wanting to do. Work hard in practice and do your best, you’ll get there!
Hi I just qualified for Level 3 and have to much power in my handstand for beam. Are there any drills that can help me?
Do it in a straight line on floor, try doing it on a floor beam. One you do that have some one spot u one a high beam and then practice that circle of drills ! P.S you can also do it on a lower beam.
Hi! I have trouble lifting my chest all the way up ik my front hip circle I and keep falling as well. It would be appreciative if I could get some tips on that. Also could I still qualify for a level 3 if I don’t have a front hip circle I’m really trying to get it and ik it’s a requirement but I just wanna know I’ve been working 4 hours a day and I was self taught on only tumbling so it’s kinda hard for me on bars I’m a level 4 on everything else though.
I am a level three gymnast and I have a huge mental block on my backhand spring. It is also kind of preventing me from moving on to the next level. Any tips?
Hi ! first do a swing and land on your back on a mat or a soft surface. The try doing a swing backward roll. Then try it on trampoline. If you need a spot ask a adult. Then have a adult spot it on floor. Then try it on floor with a soft mat. then build up there courage to do it yourself ! YOU CAN DO THIS !!
Does anyone have any tips to get back handspring?
Hi ! first do a swing and land on your back on a mat or a soft surface. The try doing a swing backward roll. Then try it on trampoline. If you need a spot ask a adult. Then have a adult spot it on floor. Then try it on floor with a soft mat. then build up there courage to do it yourself ! YOU CAN DO THIS !!
Thanks, really needed this! When you get the chance, do you think you can give me your number so we can talk more about this?
hi I’m a level 2 gymnast I have al the skills for level 3 but they’re not moving me up please help.
Hi, i have a backhandspring on tramp and i want to get it on floor and i am trying to move up.
hi id have a coach spot you or put a mat on trampoline do a few backhand springs on it then put it on Flor and do it on there♀️
I am a level two but a! twelve years old. I think I have by all the skills apart from my back handspring. I really need to practice it but my gym never does. What should I do?
Hello. I am level two and just got asked to move up to level three but I don’t want to compete. I am also not sure if my parents would let me because that means more time at the gym. What should I do?
Hello. I am level two and just got asked to move up to level three but I don’t want to compete. I am also not sure if my parents would let me because that means more time at the gym. What should I do?
Hi, im a new level 3 gymnast (about 5 months in level 3). And I feel like my coach is to scared to help me do backhandspring and I feel like im getting nowhere in gymnastis and I always have the feeling of wanting to quit as I look at other high level gymnasts doing elite stuff, my parents want me to compete in more higher competitons, and wont listen to me when I say it takes time to learn. What is your adivce on this situation.
I get it! I really do! When you get the chance, do you think you can give me your number so we can talk more about this? I have lots of advice!
i did gymnastics at age four, but then stopped. did it again at 11, then stopped. i am now 13 i would be going into level 3, but most kids in there are alot younger than me, and it realy pricey for gymnastics!!
i wanna level up sooo bad bc the floor, beam, and vault for level 1 and 2 is so easy for me, but i just can’t get anything on bars, im a self taught gymnast pls help i cant even do a pullover
I feel you. Im also a self taught gymnast, and I wasn’t able to train on any beams, bars, mats , or even vaults. I haven’t had any equipment. EVER.
I’m a level 3 gymnast and I can do all the skills apart from a kip and and back hip circle on bars. A few days ago, some of us got chosen to join an elite team and I didn’t get in. My coach, said that apparently to get in, I need to progress more but I can do much more than half the girls that were chosen! Not being mean or anything, but there’s a girl who is way too scared to do any of the skills but she’s on the team. I am so annoyed, what is your advice?
Im a level 2 gymnast, and I have been trainng myself at home for the past 3 and 1/2 years. The last time i’ve stepped foot in a gym, was at Gravity gymnastics, and that was when I was maybe about 6-8 years old. Now I am 12, and I’m slowly losing confidence and I think I should stop. Please help. Any advice??
Hey!! If anyone wants to talk about this, my number is, 754-277-5589! Text me! (please don’t call lol)
Hello, I was wondering what level 2 gymnast can do and what age most level 2s are.
Hello – I am looking for help with my level 3 who needs some feedback. Would you be able to critique her recent meet please?
This is a great breakdown of Level 3 gymnastics requirements for beam and floor!
I’m a level 5 gymnast and I can do a layout but I just can’t land it