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Level 6 Gymnastics: What to know about the requirements

By A Mystery Man Writer

You did it! You you accomplished a 32.00 AA in Level 5. That’s no small feat, so please take a moment to let that sink in: feel awesome! The world of Optional Gymnastics has opened up for you. And while you soak up the moment, you’re probably getting ready to move onto your next goal: taking on Level 6 gymnastics. Destira is a company made by former gymnasts, and we’re here to help you get your head around this next big step. The Optional Gymnastics level is defined by the prospect of designing your very own routine. Embrace this opportunity to express yourself. We’ve summarized some of the technical considerations you’ll need in order to shine bright. First, let’s take a closer look at skills and their values. In gymnastics, every skill has a “value.” The value is determined by the difficulty of the skill in question. Values range from A to E. “A” skills are the easiest and include maneuvers like cartwheels, kips on bars, and handstands on beams. “E” skills are the hardest: split leap with full turn is an example. There is a wide range of skills that are valued between A and E. As a Level 6 gymnast, you will be required to perform a minimum of 5 A skills and 1 B skill per event (with the exception of vault which gives you a choice of the type of vault that is accepted). No