Introduction to Xcel Platinum This article has been updated to reflect the changes in the 2022-2026 Xcel Code of Points. The fourth level, or division, as it’s called in Xcel gymnastics, is Xcel Platinum. The requirements in Xcel Platinum continue to progress from those in the Gold division. Gymnasts in the Xcel Platinum division typically […]
Introduction to Xcel Gold Gymnastics This article has been updated to reflect the changes in the 2022-26 Xcel Code of Points. The third level, or division, as it’s called in Xcel gymnastics, is Xcel Gold. The requirements in Xcel Gold are a progression from the Silver division, as the gymnasts continue to learn more difficult […]
So, you’ve got a child interested in gymnastics? That’s fantastic! Gymnastics is a sport that will increase flexibility, total body strength, coordination, and balance. Now, you might be wondering how to choose a gymnastics club. A quick Google search is likely to come up with a few gyms in your local area. But which gymnastics […]
Introduction to Xcel Silver Gymnastics This article has been updated to reflect the changes from the 2022-2026 Xcel Code of Points. The second level, or division, as it’s called in Xcel gymnastics, is Xcel Silver. The requirements in Xcel Silver are a step up from Bronze, and the gymnast can do skills that are a […]
Xcel Bronze Requirements This article has been updated to reflect the changes from the 2022-26 Xcel Code of Points. If you have Xcel Bronze gymnasts for the first time (or even if it’s not the first time!), you might be wondering what’s expected of them. Xcel Bronze is the first of the five Xcel divisions. […]
This post has been updated to reflect the 2021-2029 compulsory routine changes, and updated again in July 2023. Level 2 floor = hearing that same music over and over again. It can be monotonous and boring. But it doesn’t have to be! Level 2 floor is also a place where new competitive gymnasts can show […]
This post has been updated to reflect the 2021-2029 compulsory routine changes. Occasionally, I look toward the beam to salute the next gymnast, but I can’t see her because she’s not tall enough to see over the beam! Usually, when that happens, I’m judging Level 2 beam. In my area, Level 2 is the lowest […]
This post has been updated to reflect the 2022-2026 Code of Points. What goes into a Level 8 bar routine? It’s a little more involved than Levels 6 and 7! Level 8 is the first level that includes composition deductions, and Level 8 gymnasts are required to perform more difficult skills than the previous levels. […]
