Women Xcel Diamond - Bar Dismount

[jvincent]

Is a B dismount (layout 1/2 twist, double, etc) required? I find this odd as a B is typically Level 9? My daughter competed Level 8 last season with a layout dismount, switched to Diamond and noticed that most of the requirements overall are more in line with Level 7/8 skills with the exception of the bars dismount. Thanks for any clarification!

 

[Coach Kate]

Short answer is no, it just needs to be a Salto or Hecht. I do remember our director being confused at the wording of the requirements and thinking this as well for a short time, but she figured it out.

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This article has been updated to reflect the changes from the 2022-2026 Xcel Code of Points. Every four years, the rules change for Xcel gymnastics under USA Gymnastics. Sometimes there are a lot of changes, and other years, the Xcel gymnastics requirements stay pretty much the same. There’s...

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