These are the new requirements in effect starting on August 1, 2018.
To compete in level 8 gymnastics, a gymnast must be able to do the following skills on each of the four events. If a gymnast’s routine doesn’t have all of the requirements, deductions will be applied.
In addition to the requirements below, all level 8 bars, floor and beam routines must have 4 “A” valued skills and 4 “B” valued skills. Check out our how to do a switch leap.
Level 8 Vault Requirement
Level 8 gymnasts must perform a minimum of a front handspring vault.
Level 8 Bars Requirements
Level 8 gymnasts must have the following in their bar routine:
- Minimum of 1 Bar Change
- 1 Skill (minimum of “B”) with flight (the mount is ok) or turn (cannot be the mount or dismount)
- 1 Skill (minimum of “B”) which is from one of the following groups of elements: underswings, clear hip circles, stalder circles, circle swings or hechts
- A Salto dismount which is a minimum of “A” value
Level 8 Beam Requirements
Level 8 gymnasts must have the following in their beam routine:
- Minimum of 1/1 (360 degree) turn on one foot
- Acro series with 2 skills, one must have flight (Both of the skills must start and finish on the beam)
- One jump/leap that reaches a 180 degree angle split (can be included in dance series)
- Aerial or Salto Dismount (minimum of “A” value)
Level 8 Floor Requirements
Level 8 gymnasts must have the following in their floor routine:
- One Acro Series with 2 saltos or 2 directly connected saltos (the saltos can be the same or different)- An example would be front tuck- roundoff– back handspring– back tuck
- Three different saltos (can be isolated or in a series)
- A dance passage with a minimum of two different leaps, jumps or hops, one of which is a leap with a 180 degree cross or side split — they can be directly or indirectly connected
- The last isolated salto or last salto connection must have at least an “A” valued salto element (A front or back tuck is an “A” valued salto)
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| Pink Rays Leotard |
CS – AS | Beautiful, soft, ombre ray leotard with a rhinestone belt – perfect for your tween/teen gymnast to feel gorgeous at practice in! | $47.95 |
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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 | |
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This helped me alot!!!!!
this is amazing I learned so much
This helped me so much
I live in NY and i want to start gymnastics again any ideas?
Are you looking for a gym? What area of NY do you live in? I live on Long Island.
I want to start gymnastics. I’m like a level 5 but I don’t want to have glasses with no little kids. Is it too late for me to start
I want to start gymnastics. I’m like a level 5 but I don’t want to have glasses with no little kids. Is it too late for me to start
It is never to late to start at something you love
Im only level 3 and i have no idea what any of this means!
Im a level 3 too
Same here!!
Me too!
Lolllll same hereee
I am twelve in level one is it bad
No I’m almost 13 I’ve done gymnasts for 1 year and I’m level 2 your fine
i am level 8 but im really nervouse for this meet i have wednesday im 12
if u wanna get somewhere with gymnastics, yes it is very bad. but if it is just for fun, ok.
Hello nika don’t bully her i am 19 years old and started when I was 10 I was able to do a level a year (yes I know I’m a “old” gymnast) but I don’t care
She is level 2 meaning she can join the Olympic’s around age 21
Keep persuading you dreams Ife!!!
Please be be kinder nika
Madsyn joanna
I started gymnastics when I was six now I’m 10 and I’m level 6
I am twelve in beginners level is can i improve(advise needed)
Being twelve and level isn't bad at all. I started at eleven and was a level 1 (recreational). Now it hasn't been more than 3 months and I am now a rec level 3. I'm switching gyms soon and was already told that at my new gym I will be competing xcel silver. As for advice I would say you need to really practice a lot and decide what you goals are and if they're reasonable. I mean, most of the competitive kids at levels like USAG levels 1-4 the kids are pretty young same thing with xces. l bronze-gold (but at my new gym the xcel kids are quite a bit older than the USAG kids.) Another thing I would say is when you get mental blocks you just have to go for it. I had major mental blocks when I was learning my back handspring and my back walkover on beam but eventually I got over it. Just try your best, I hope this helped!
I am 10 and im a level one and I feel like I am going to move up soon. Practice will help so much. If you have at equipment at home that's great, but if not that's ok to! For beam you can use a tape line on the ground, for floor you can use the grass or a soft surface! I hope this helped! Have a great rest of your summer!
I'm 13 and started when I was 9 and now I'm level 8 so don't worry too much
Hi!thanks for all your helpful posts. Where can I find information on skill values- like which are A,B or C skills for optional levels?
You can buy the JO Code of Points or my Skill Progression Checklists have which skills are As, Bs
your gym also might have one so ask your coach
I'm a level seven and I'm ten. I skipped 5 and 6. I find get this.
Same I am in level 7 now. I skipped 5 because the competition score was an all-around 36.0 exactly. I am also hoping to get into level 8.
Well I’m 13 and jr elite!!
This helped me a lot and I am only 11 in level eight thank you
only 11?... is that supposed to be young for level 8?
I think so... Samantha, I doubt you’re too young to be in level 8.
The minimum age required for level 8 is 8. So , no, you aren't too young for level 8.
I'm level 8 an I am only 7
same except im 8
I have just done the Great British frequency gymnastics level one and two
i'm level 5
this helped me a lot! i found out i am a level 6 not 5.