Boys Gymnastics Question

[jenmac287]

Hi....new Mom here. My son just turned 9...he has been doing gymnastics seriously for about 1 year. He is very good (a natural) ...as per his coach and will start competing with his team this year, he will be starting at a level 6. Is this appropriate level for a 9 year old?? I am new to the world of Gymnastics....and I am thrilled to watch my son enjoy this sport so much, just wondering about the "levels". Thanks, Jen in NJ

 

[Deleted member D3987]

if this is where his coach thinks he should begin, then the coach knows best.

 

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Levels are different in different countries.

Are you in the US? If so, level 6 is impressive for a 9-year-old who's only been in the sport for one year.

As dunno said, a coach who works with your son can tell you what level he should be at far better than a bunch of people on the internet who have never seen him.

 

[ZJsMom]

In the US 9 is on the young side for level 6. There are 8 and 9 year olds, but where we are the average level 6 is more like 11-12. If he's starting at level 6, I would agree that he must be unusually talented.

 

[jenmac287]

My Son

Thanks for your input on LEVEL 6.....my sweet son is quite impressive and has been a "monkey" since he was 3. We are excited for him to start competing...he loves the sport. I'll keep you all posted on his progress. Jen in NJ

 

[BlairBob]

Technically, as long as he is in the appropriate age group, men can start competing at whatever level they want/choose.

L4 is easy and many boys can skip it, especially if they are older and go straight to L5.