Do you need a certain score to move up from level 4 to 5

[mygymnastrocks]

Does anyone know if you need to score a certain AA in level 4 before you can move up to level 5? I thought I read somewhere that you don't need the score at level 4 to move to level 5, but once you get to level 5, you do need certain skills to move up.

thanks

 

[GymVamp]

ok i am just guessing but i don't think you need a certain aa in level 4 to move to 5 cuz you don't need to go to level 4 most gymnasts start out as a level 5 but that is just a guess!!!

 

[Dallas Gym Mom]

This is from the USAG website

The current USAG mobility scores required to move to the next level are:
Level 5 - 31.00 AA
Level 6 - 31.00 AA
Level 7 - 31.00 AA
Level 8 - 34.00 AA
Level 9 - 34.00 AA

However, there is an exception if a gymnast has had previous competitive
experience and is at least 14 years old and is in high school. She would
be eligible to petition the State Administrative Committee for entry
into Level 7. The petition must be accompanied by a video that
demonstrates her skill level.

 

[gymdog]

Just to clarify further, I'm pretty sure those are the mobility scores to move OUT of each level. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure you don't need the 34.00 to move TO level 8, just out of it.

Gymnasts can enter L5 competition at age 7, without previously having competed L4.

However it also bears mentioning that most of the time, achieving these minimum scores after competing a season at a level probably would not qualify the gymnast skillwise to move to the next competitive level (though anything is possible). These are bare minimums.

 

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Competition at level 4 is not required by USAG. There is no score needed to qualify out.

 

[mygymnastrocks]

Thanks to all the replied. I was looking it up and from what I read, didn't think she need an AA score for her level 4. A mom keeps insisting that she needs to get an AA score of 34 in a level 4 meet before she can go to level 5. My daughter did level 4 last year, but in the rec league.. She got moved up to USA team for this year!!

 

[T.Gymnastics]

You have to make it to states to move out (except level 4) which is a 31 for most levels. however at my gym the rule is a 33 so you might want to talk to you director.

 

[gymmomntc2e6]

USAG doesn't have one for L4, but that does not mean that a particular gym that competes L4 won't have their own rule.

 

[UnoMas]

our gym requires a 36AA and participation on L4 state meet to move from L4 to L5.
So, even though USAG does not require a score to move from L4 to L5, many gyms do require a certain score.

 

[NotAMom]

Our gym doesn't have a defined L4 to L5 min (or max for that matter) score. To them, it's more important to have most of the one-up skills, to have the desire AND to be mentally mature enough.

 

[cheryl1960]

I agree, the actual score out numbers are the bare minimum required to move into the next level, but this does not mean that a gymnast is competent at these skills consistently. Most gyms that I know of want a higher score-usually between 34-36 before they move girls to the next level.
I think it also depends on what your goals are. some gymnasts who don't want to compete in the compulsories score out but compete in optionals (alternative to JO). This way, they can work on more difficult skills, but still compete in a state or regional meet at a USA JO level. It can be very confusing-the coach should be able to explain his/her plans for the team girls.

 

[GetaGrip]

In my gym you need a 31 to pass off level 6, but if you want to compete level 7 in the next spring you need to get a 34. I think our standards are a little low, so I'd recommend a 33 to move up.

 

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I think it's silly to use scores as a criteria to evaluate whether a gymnast is ready to move up, especially when you're looking at the move from 6 to 7. If the kid has the necessary skills to their coaches' satisfaction, they're ready to move up. Why is it necessary to learn the precise one-size-fits-all choreography of a level 6 routine to determine whether a kid is ready to do a routine specifically tailored to their abilities?

 

[momofchalksters]

I think it's silly to use scores as a criteria to evaluate whether a gymnast is ready to move up, especially when you're looking at the move from 6 to 7. If the kid has the necessary skills to their coaches' satisfaction, they're ready to move up. Why is it necessary to learn the precise one-size-fits-all choreography of a level 6 routine to determine whether a kid is ready to do a routine specifically tailored to their abilities?

I whole-heartedly agree with you!

 

[mygymnastrocks]

I think it's silly to use scores as a criteria to evaluate whether a gymnast is ready to move up, especially when you're looking at the move from 6 to 7. If the kid has the necessary skills to their coaches' satisfaction, they're ready to move up. Why is it necessary to learn the precise one-size-fits-all choreography of a level 6 routine to determine whether a kid is ready to do a routine specifically tailored to their abilities?

Geoffrey,

I have to agree with you on your above post.. I really never looked at it the way you do.. but, I totally agree with what your saying!!!

 

[AlexsGymmyMom]

I think it's silly to use scores as a criteria to evaluate whether a gymnast is ready to move up, especially when you're looking at the move from 6 to 7. If the kid has the necessary skills to their coaches' satisfaction, they're ready to move up. Why is it necessary to learn the precise one-size-fits-all choreography of a level 6 routine to determine whether a kid is ready to do a routine specifically tailored to their abilities?

I also agree with you on this one. Our gym does not require any specific score to move to level 5. What is required is that you pass a kip test. I believe it is 3 low bar kips and one low hang kip on the high bar. As far as level 6 to seven goes I know they try to score them out of that level as quickly as possible. I hear that L6 is a bear in competitions.