Gymnasts College Gymnastics

[Triple_full]

Is it possible for me to become a good enough Level 10 to compete for a college (assuming I don't quit or face any major setbacks such as injuries)? I started on team a little less than two years ago (I'm 13 now), I scored out of 4/5 last season, and this year I competed level 7. On beam I have all of my level 8 and I'm working some level 9 skills, and I have most of my level 8 on the other three events. I know I started rather late, but I'm willing to work as hard as I need to in order to reach my goals. But is there even a chance that I can get to the level required for the NCAA?

 

[gymnastics12312]

You have a chance! If your in 8 by next year and progress into a new level each year you’ll be in level 10 by the time your 16. You also said your training some level 9 beam skills so if the other events don’t work out you could be a beam specialist in college.

 

[Triple_full]

Is it possible to specialize in multiple events? Because beam is definitely my best event but floor is normally very consistent. In terms of scoring I've never gotten less than a nine on floor, and I don't often lose skills after I get them consistently.

 

[gymnastics12312]

Yeah it is a lot of college gymnasts do multiple events

 

[Mthegymqueen]

I think it is definetly possible that you will be able to do college gymnastics.

 

[bookworm]

A more realistic approach would be club gymnastics in college… with your age , current level and skill set, D1 or 2 is not very likely.