Skills & Levels

Explore gymnastics skills and level requirements, including USAG Levels 1–10, Xcel, apparatus skills, progressions, and mobility rules.

USAG Women’s Skill Requirements: Levels 1 to 10 (2021–2029 Cycle)

The USA Gymnastics Women’s Development Program provides a structured pathway for female…

Moving From Compulsory to Optional Gymnastics: Level 5 to Level 6

Moving from Level 5 to Level 6 changes how a gymnast’s routines…

Is Level 10 Enough? Understanding a Gymnast’s Next Options

Level 10 can be a gymnast’s long-term competitive home, a route toward…

7 Most Difficult Balance Beam Skills (2025–2028 Code of Points)

The balance beam is one of the toughest events in gymnastics. At…

Gymnastics Vault Moves List: Names and Difficulty Values

A vault name becomes easier to understand when it is split into…

How Gymnasts Qualify: A Guide to USA Women’s Gymnastics Qualifications

Gymnastics in the United States follows a clearly defined structure that helps…

The Floor Exercise in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: 2025–2028 Update

The 2025–2028 FIG Code of Points ushers in refined scoring guidelines and…

FIG Code of Points 2025-2028: Men’s Floor Exercise Updates

The 2025-2028 FIG Code of Points introduces several key changes to the…

Level 3 Gymnastics: Essential Skills for Progression

Level 3 in USA Gymnastics (USAG) serves as a critical developmental stage,…

Level 2 Gymnastics Skills: Advancing from the Basics

Level 2 gymnastics serves as a pivotal stage in a gymnast's development,…

Level 1 Gymnastics Skills: What Every Beginner Needs to Know

In the United States, the USA Gymnastics (USAG) Women's Development Program outlines…

Gymnastics Vault Skills for Levels 1–5: A Detailed Overview

Vault is one of the most exciting events in gymnastics—and for athletes…