Here are the updated level 7 gymnastics requirements that will come into effect on August 1, 2018. Information for other gymnastics levels can be found here.
To compete in level 7 gymnastics, a gymnast must be able to do the following skills on each of the four events.
In addition to the skills listed below, level 7 routines must each have 5 “A” skills and 2 “B” skills. In gymnastics each skill has a value, A’s are the easiest all the way up to E’s, which are the hardest. So when the choreographer is choreographing the routine, he or she will need to make sure to add the right amount of skills and difficulty. Make sure to check out our how to do a switch leap.
Level 7 Gymnastics Requirements: Vault
You can do one of the following vaults:
- front handspring
- 1/4-1/2 twist on (Tsuk entry), land on mat stack
- Round-off entry (Yurhenko) onto table, land on mat stack
Level 7 Gymnastics Requirements: Bars
- 1 cast to handstand
- 2 360 degree clear circling skills — they can be the same or different (an example of this would be a clear hip or a giant)
- one of the clear circling skills must be a “B” valued skill
- one must be a clear hip circle, an underswing, a stalder circle or a hecht
- salto dismount, minimum “A” value
Level 7 Gymnastics Requirements: Beam
- an acro series with a minimum of two skills (ex. backwalkover, back handspring)
- one acro flight skill (this can be included in the series, so it could be the back handspring in the previous example)
- one leap/jump requiring 180° split
- 360 degree turn on one foot
- aerial or salto dismount that is at least an “A” valued skill
Level 7 Gymnastics Requirements: Floor
- a backwards acro series which includes a back salto that is directly connected to a flight element- this could be roundoff back-handspring back-layout*
- a front acro series that includes a front salto — this could be front handspring–front tuck*
- one salto that is in the layout position (no twist) and lands on two feet – so either a front or back layout to two feet
- dance passage with minimum of two different skills, one a leap with 180 degree split
- 360 degree turn on one foot
| Gymnastics Gear for Level 7 Gymnasts | Sizes | Description | Price |
| Colored Stripe Leotards |
CS – AS | So buttery soft and comfortable, this leotard is a must have in your gymnasts ever-growing collection! Available in coral, ocean and plum! | $44.95 |
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Beige Velvet Cotton Mid-Rise Waist Gymnastics Underwear |
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 |
| Rhinestone Leopard Grip Bag |
One size fits all | This grip bag is perfect for your tween/teen gymnast. It features a shimmery leopard print adorned with rhinestones.
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$21.95 |
| 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 can perform all of these skills and she has passed out of level 6 she can compete in a level 7 meet. And after successfully completing level 7, she can compete level 8.
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If someone was a level 6 in 2012 and scored higher than a 32, can they go straight to level 7, or do they have to do the level 6 optional first?
Thank you
Because the levels are changing, for this year the gymnast can either choose to compete level 6 optional or level 7.
I currently was in level 5 but i got a 32.95 in all around and i am now in level 6 so yes u can level out
you can move to level 6 but if your qualified to go to level 7 you could go to level 7 if you have all the moves
Can a level 7 do more than 2 b skills? Can they do more b's and they count as A skills?
In theory, yes you can do more b skills than a skills but it really does not give you that much of an advantage. Often times it's more risky and dangerous to do more b skills than a skills. I have found that it is often not really worth it
can a gymnast who has met the required score last season in the old level 5 compete one meet the new level 5 and then test out to go to the new level 6 optional?
Hi Joy,
Yes, She may mobilize out of the new level 5 to compete level 6 optional as long as she obtains a minimum 31 all-around score.
Hi,
Is the beam compulsory for men? We got a couple of balls to worry about. Can a person just skip tumbling on a beam like girls do and promote to upper levels.
Regards,
The beam is not a mens event.
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I have a question. I was a level 5 gymnast when I was 13 years old. I am now 23 and want to get back in shape to become a level 7 gymnast and will do whatever it takes to get reach my goal. My parents both passed away this year and My mother was the one who knew the best coaches and everything I needed for gymnastics back when I competed. My question is my goal possible? And where do I find the best coach that will take me on and get me where I wanna be.
im in level 7 and im 10 but i didnt know you could be a level 7 gymnast when your 23 but thats sad that your parents died
Keep going!! you can totally do it!
Is 2 back handspring step outs in a row more impresssive than tic toc back handspring step out for points? If a gymnast has a more difficult routine, would her chance of winning be higher? If a gymnsat doesn't have the most diffiuclt routine on the team, then she is positioned not to win, at least within this team. Is that a fair statement?
yes to both questions
Is 2 back handspring step outs in a row more impresssive than tic toc back handspring step out on beam for points? Are these good elements for level 7 beam? If a gymnast has a more difficult routine, would her chance of winning be higher? If a gymnast doesn't have the most difficult routine on the team, then she is positioned not to win, at least within this team. Is that a fair statement?
can a gymnast do two front walkovers instead of two back walkovers in level 7
yes and front walkovers are B's but back walkovers are A's so if you do back walkover back walkover then you would still have to do two other B's where as if you do two front walkovers you don't have to have any other B's so two front walkovers is much better to do
I'm having trouble finding our what could be considered A's and B's for floor,beam,and bars because I know the requirements are that you need to have 5 A's and 2 B's for this event
I'm having trouble coming up with 5 "A" and 2"B" skills in addition to the requirements for floor, beam, and bars. It would be greatly appreciated if you could make a list of extra skills for each of these events along with there values.
Thank You,
. Bobby