What are compulsory in gymnastics?

Compulsory: All gymnasts competing compulsory routines must perform specified skills in a specified order. Compulsory routines have been eliminated from higher level optional gymnastics competitions. Compulsory is an adjective used to describe routines, levels and gymnasts.

What are A and B skills in gymnastics?

Kips and front hip circles are A skills, as well as the flyaway dismount. Giants, in which the gymnast makes a full circle around the bar in handstand, are a B skill. Cast to handstands also are a B skill. Once the gymnast reaches Level 8, the gymnast needs bar transitions with a flight element.

How old are Level 7 gymnastics?

Girls mobility requirements set by USAG and Emeth Gymnastics.

Do you have to be a gymnast to compete in compulsory meets?

Some gymnastics clubs choose not to stress compulsory gymnastics, and in general don’t compete in compulsory meets. Instead some clubs might choose to compete using the Xcel program. These are optional rules that can be used while the gymnast is learning levels 4-6 skills.

What’s the difference between compulsory and optional level 7 gymnastics?

Level 7 is a mix of both compulsory and optional. In level 7, it is a mix of compulsory and optional because the requirements are more specific but each gymnast still has a unique routine.

What happens if a gymnast performs a skill that is not allowed?

If a gymnast performs a skill that is not allowed at their level, a deduction is taken from the start value. In some cases, performing a skill that is not allowed can void the routine.

Which is the correct direction for a gymnastics symbol?

Imagine the direction the loop in the symbol is facing – up or down – and remember this mnemonic “back on top” “down in front”. If the loop is on top (back on top) it’s a backwards skill. If the loop is facing down (down in front) it’s a front tumbling skill. Likewise, for side-somis the loop faces – you guessed it – sidewards!