Level 9 vault – this is where it starts to get fun and exciting! Most gymnasts are performing flipping vaults, or more complicated twisting vaults. But what exactly are the judges looking for in a Level 9 vault? Let’s find out. Vault Basics Let’s first go over some terminology that will be used in this […]
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This post has been updated to reflect the 2022-2026 Code of Points. Introduction to Level 7 Beam The Level 7 beam routines start to get a little more tricky! These routines require an acro series, a flight skill, and dance skills such as leaps, jumps, and turns. What does this look like in a Level […]
This post has been updated to reflect the 2022-2026 DP Code of Points. The Level 6 bar routines can seem simple, and that’s the idea. But it’s not always so simple to make them look good. These routines combine basic skills such as casting and circling, and the gymnast must keep a tight body shape […]
The fifth, and highest, level, or division, as it’s called in Xcel gymnastics, is Xcel Diamond. The requirements in Xcel Diamond continue to progress from those in the Platinum division. Gymnasts in the Xcel Diamond division typically have skills that are the equivalent of a DP Level 7 or higher. Each division has its own […]
This post was originally written September 13, 2020, and has been updated for 2021. Gymnasts, do you need a fun holiday to help you celebrate your favorite sport? You’re in luck! National Gymnastics Day is coming up. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a holiday dedicated to gymnastics! What could be better than that? […]
