Are elite gymnasts allowed to date?

Yes, in the post–Larry Nassar world of U.S. gymnastics, at both the elite and collegiate levels, gymnasts are now “allowed” to do all sorts of things they once couldn’t: eat, date, speak up for themselves in certain highly regulated situations.

What are optional levels in gymnastics?

Optional levels are levels where each gymnast has a different routine, so they aren’t judged on the specifics of the routine. They are instead judged based on the skills they perform and the overall level and performance of the routine.

Can you skip level 6 in gymnastics?

Level 6 may be skipped, see below). They must advance one level at a time by scoring the minimum mobility score at any USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition (Exception: Levels 1-3 do not have a mobility score).

Can you skip Level 5 in gymnastics?

You can’t completely skip level 5. The gymnast will need to do at least 1 competition as a level 5 and get the required minimum score to move up.

Do elite gymnasts get paid?

For that one in a million who hits the gymnastics jackpot, the U.S. Olympic committee will pay $25,000 for a gold medal, $15,000 for the silver, and $10,000 for the bronze. But the real money is in sponsorships, which can be in the millions if you win.

How does USA Gymnastics women’s program rules work?

USA Gymnastics is pleased to be able to provide the Women’s community access to the Women’s Program Rules and Policies (Women’s R&P) in an online format. By providing access in this manner, we can assure that a current Women’s R&P, with all changes to date, is always available.

What are the requirements for the elite gymnastics program?

Here are the Level 10 Gymnastics Requirements. Once a gymnast can perform all the skills required at level 10 she may choose to try out for the Elite program. The Elite program is similar to going “Pro” in other sports, because once in this program a gymnast can compete in Olympic Trials or other professional events.

Are there any hard copies of USA Gymnastics rules?

In an effort to get information to USA Gymnastics members efficiently and to keep the material up to date, USA Gymnastics will no longer distribute hard copies of the Women’s R&P starting in the fall of 2015. The latest version, with corrections, is available above. You may download it and save it as a PDF in your computer or save it to iBooks.

What are the different levels of USA Gymnastics?

Levels 1-3: Some states have an organized Level 1-3 competitive program with sanctioned events. Compulsory: The second segment consists of Levels 4 and 5. Both of these levels are progressive in nature, building upon the skills required at the previous level.