Is Xcel Silver Level 3?

The Xcel Silver division is the second level in the Xcel Program. To compete gymnastics in the Xcel Silver Division, the gymnast must be able to do routines that meet these requirements, as stated in the Xcel Code of Points.

What level is silver Xcel?

Xcel Silver is the second level of five in Xcel. A gymnast must be age 6 or older to compete Silver, but Silver gymnasts can be much older. Remember, gymnasts are split into age groups at meets and compete with other gymnasts closer to their own age.

What does Xcel Silver mean in gymnastics?

The second level, or division, as it's called in Xcel gymnastics, is Xcel Silver. The requirements in Xcel Silver are a step up from Bronze, and the gymnast can do skills that are a bit more challenging. Each division has its own set of skill and difficulty requirements.

What level is Xcel?

There are currently 4 levels in the Xcel Program; Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond. More information about USAG Xcel in general. Gymnasts may progress into higher levels by a variety of paths: JO Compulsory, Xcel Optional, and JO Optional.

How old are Xcel Silver gymnasts?

Membership Requirements:

SILVER – athletes must be 6 years old. GOLD – athletes must be 7 years old. PLATINUM – athletes must be 8 years. DIAMOND – athletes must be 9 years old.

Level 3 & Xcel Silver Vault Bundle

What Jo level is Xcel diamond?

XCEL Diamond

(This means the gymnast must be 9 before she competes in her first meet.) The diamond division is similar in skill requirements to the JO program's levels 8-10.

Can a gymnast move from Xcel to Jo?

Mobility between the programs is not only possible, but encouraged if either is a better fit than the other. We have had many gymnasts switch from JO to Xcel, and gymnasts come from Xcel to JO.

What level is Xcel Platinum equal to?

What is Xcel platinum equivalent to? You can move up through Xcel's tiers but if a gymnast wants to return to JO they will need to start at Level 4. If one has advanced skills, they can move up through the skill levels during a meet season. The Platinum level is equivalent to Level 8 of the JO program.

What is after Xcel Gold?

A. There are five divisions of Xcel: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.

What's the difference between Xcel and levels?

However, the Xcel program doesn't just have basic entry levels. It also has more advanced levels that allow gymnasts to keep competing in the Xcel program as they learn more skills, but without the same pressure as competing in the JO program.

What skills do you need for Level 3 gymnastics?

Level 3 Gymnastics Requirements: Floor

• split jump with 90° split.
• handstand forward roll.
• handstand to a bridge kickover.
• leap with 90° split.
• backward roll to 45° above horizontal, lower to pushup position.
• round-off back-handspring*

What is Xcel bronze?

BRONZE. The purpose of the Xcel Bronze Program is to present gymnasts the opportunity to participate in competition and/or provide former Junior Olympic competitive gymnasts the opportunity to continue competition without the intense time commitment. Bronze is the first level of Xcel gymnastics.

Can you skip Level 3 gymnastics?

Athletes may not skip any level (exception… Level 6 may be skipped, see below). They must advance one level at a time by scoring the minimum mobility score at any USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition (Exception: Levels 1-3 do not have a mobility score).

Is Xcel diamond or Platinum higher?

Xcel Platinum and Diamond are the highest-level divisions in the Xcel program. Their routine composition is the closest to the J.O. Program. Both of them have requirements for the number of “A” and “B” skills, as well as four Special Requirements in the routine.

How old is a Level 3 gymnast?

A gymnast's age is determined by how old she will be as of December 31st of the year in which the competition takes place. b. Level 3 ONLY: Child 5 years of age: Must be 5 years old on the day of competition to be eligible to compete. These athletes may apply for the Introductory Membership.

What are Level 4 gymnastics skills?

Level 4 Gymnastics Requirements: Floor

• Straddle jump with 120° split.
• Front handspring step-out.
• Back extension roll.
• Back walkover.
• Straight jump with 180° turn.
• Passé hop with 135° turn.
• Leap with 120° leg separation.
• 1/1 Turn in passé

Can you skip levels in Xcel gymnastics?

Xcel Special Requirements

In Xcel, all levels are considered Optionals, allowing gymnasts to perform routines that meet specific requirements with custom choreography.

Are there Xcel nationals?

About and Entry Score Requirements

The Xcel Championships Invitational will be held June 17-19, 2022 at the Ocean Center located in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida. The purpose is to determine the best Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond gymnast on each event and the all-around in each age group in the country.

Is there a new Xcel level?

There's a new Division in USAG Xcel in 2022 – Xcel Sapphire! A number of coaches and gyms have been asking for an Xcel Division higher than Diamond, and it is finally coming! This new Division is piloting during the 2022-23 season, and during this season, it's only available in 4 regions.

What level should a 12 year old gymnast be?

They have a 12 yo L10 and a 15 yo L6, it just varies. Their compulsory girls are: L3s are all 6-8, the lone L4 is 9, and L5s are about 10-13.

How many hours should a Level 3 gymnast train?

How Much A Level 3 Gymnast Should Practice. Level 3 gymnasts should come to the gym 3-4 days a week and should not practice more than 10 hours a week. Level 3 gymnasts have a little more experience than level 2 and they are starting to understand what it takes to improve and move up levels in the sport.

Who is the youngest level 10 gymnast?

Olivia Dunne is a level 10 gymnast training at ENA Paramus with Coach Craig Zappa. The ten-year- old is one of the youngest USAG Level 10 gymnasts in the country. Dunne was a 2012 level 9 Regional Qualifier.

What is level Xs in gymnastics?

Xcel levels are Bronze (XB), Silver (XS), Gold (XG), Platinum (XP) and Diamond (XD). Xcel athletes will only ever practice two times per week and are encouraged to participate in other sports.

What does Level 3 in gymnastics mean?

By: Angela Brady. One of the main rules of competitive gymnastics is that gymnasts may not skip a level. This means that to qualify for Level 3 gymnastics, a young gymnast must have successfully satisfied all the requirements of Level 2 gymnastics and must be at least 5 years old.