Gymnastics Term of the Week: Compulsory Vs. Optional
Compulsory Routines:
Compulsory routines are routines where the elements/skills, music and length of the routine are established by USAG or FIG. All gymnasts competing compulsory routines must perform specified skills in a specified order. Compulsory routines is considered levels 1 - 6 & prep optional
Optional Routines:
A routine in which the gymnast may perform skills of their choosing under the constraints of special requirements. The skills can be performed in any order but must fit the requirements as specified in the FIG code of points. Optional is considered level 7 and up.
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