Levels in Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rhythmic gymnastics is an excellent foundation for all physical activity. Rhythmic Gymnastics is a sport that can take a little girl from a cute little child playing in a gym to a beautiful athlete at the Olympic Games. 

Along the way there are many opportunities for personal growth and development. All little girls love to run, jump, roll, dance, and play with balls, ropes, and hoops. 

The primary objective of the pre-team program is to provide your child with the required foundation to perform optional level (i.e. Levels 6-10) in competitive gymnastics. 

The main focus is oriented on developing strength, flexibility, and reinforcing the proper body positions to perform complex gymnastics skills. Athletes train 4 - 6 hours a week based on coach recommendations.

XCEL program is designed as an alternative to traditional competitive program, The program is offering individual flexibility to coaches and athletes. 

The purpose of XCEL program is to provide athletes of varying abilities and commitment levels as well as opportunity for a rewarding gymnastics experience with a bit less competitive atmosphere and less hours of practice. Usually, athletes train around 2-4 hours per week. 

Level 3 is the first “evaluation” stage in an athlete’s competitive development. 

The goals of the Level 3 program are to focus attention on skill development not the score. Gymnasts compete up to three routines: Floor exercise and two apparatus, which are compulsory by USAG.

Level 4 is for the gymnast who can successfully perform the skills and apparatus requirements from Level 3. 

Gymnasts compete three routines: Floor exercise and two apparatus, which are compulsory by USAG.. 

Level 5 and 6 are for the gymnast who can successfully perform the skills and apparatus requirements from previous levels. They compete four routines: Floor Exercise and three apparatus routines. 

Level 7 and 8 are designed to prepare gymnasts for the advanced skills of the FIG program. They compete four routines: Floor Exercise and three apparatus. 

Level 9 is for the accomplished rhythmic gymnast who has demonstrated that she can perform the FIG requirements of routine construction and is physically ready for the challenge of full FIG routines. 

Level 10 – The top 20% of Juniors and top 20% of Seniors from the National Qualifier, after those who advance to the Championships, will become Level 10. 

Elite - Junior and Senior gymnasts who qualify to the National Championships will become Elite