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The USAG Developmental Program Optional levels (Levels 6–10) provide a structured pathway for gymnasts to progress beyond Compulsory gymnastics. In these levels, athletes perform personalized routines on vault, bars, beam, and floor, showcasing their unique strengths while increasing difficulty. The program focuses on skill mastery, strength, flexibility, artistry, and competitive experience. Optional gymnastics prepares athletes for higher-level competition, emphasizing continuous growth, technical precision, and development in a supportive, goal-oriented environment.
Levels
Level 6
Level 6 is the first Optional level, building on compulsory skills while introducing personalized routines. Gymnasts focus on proper technique, body alignment, and consistency on vault, bars, beam, and floor. USAG emphasizes skill mastery and controlled execution at this stage, providing a foundation for higher difficulty.
Level 7
Level 7 allows gymnasts to perform more complex skills and combinations while refining execution. According to USAG, this level focuses on increased difficulty, consistency, and artistry, preparing athletes for more advanced optional routines.
Level 8
Level 8 introduces higher-level skills and more challenging connections in routines. Gymnasts continue to develop strength, flexibility, and precision, with USAG emphasizing consistent execution and competitive readiness.
Level 9
Level 9 is an advanced Optional level where athletes perform highly complex routines with significant difficulty. USAG notes that this level emphasizes technical perfection, power, and artistic presentation, preparing gymnasts for elite competition.
Level 10
Level 10 is the highest Optional level, showcasing elite skills and top-level execution. Gymnasts perform challenging routines that require strength, precision, and artistry. USAG highlights Level 10 as the pinnacle of Junior Olympic Optional gymnastics, preparing athletes for national competition and beyond.
