Level 1

Age Requirement:

Details:

Reached 4th birthday

Level 1 is an introductory level to prepare gymnasts for competition, and into the mindset of learning routines. Many athletes skip this level or graduate fairly quickly to the next level. USAG does not require a score requirement for this level.

-stretch jump onto mat and then kick to handstand-fall to flat back

Vault

-pullover

-cast

-back hip circle

-under-swing dismount OR sole-circle dismount

Bars

-front support mount

-30* arabesque

-lever

-stretch jump

-side handstand dismount

Beam

-3/4 handstand

-cartwheel

-forward roll

-backward roll

-split jump (>30*)

Floor