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There is no age requirement, but children younger than 4 or 5 generally do not have enough control over their body to do gymnastics and teenagers older than 14 or 15 generally do not start gymnastics because a gymnasts body at that age is very well adjusted to gymnastics with flexibility and muscle. Most gymnasts "retire" at about 16 or 17 anyway, because their body is too "old" or is starting to wear out because of the harsh abuse from years of gymnastics. But, I know several people who have started gymnastics at 14 and are doing very well.
After 1996, the International Federation of Gymnasts instituted age requirements. No one younger than 16 can compete in these Olympics. http://www.speakout.com/activism/issue_briefs/1387b-1.html
Any age it does not matter it only matters what level you are on.
It all depends on your goal. To be an Olympic gymnast, you'd have to start early, but you can enjoy yourself, and even get rather good later in life.
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Is 12 an old age to start gymnastics?
NO!
What is gymnastics and what age is too old to start?
There is no height limit for gymnastics. And I am not sure about the age. I am 14 and I do gymnastics and I think that like 16-19 is too old. But there is no age limit
How old do people start gymnastics?
i started when i was 6, but you can start from 4- 14 years of age
How old do you have to be to going gymnastics?
You can start at any age. Take a beginner's class to start with and you can progress from there.
What age did Carly Patterson start gymnastics?
She started when she was 5 years old.
How old are the girls in gymnastics?
You can start whenever you want to, some girls are even 2 or 3 years old when they start training. I started when I was like 2 and a half years old :-).
How old do you have to be for gymnastics?
People can start from the young age of about 2 to the age of about 19 or 20's but usually retire in early 20's.
When did Shawn Johnson start gymnastics?
She stared when she was 3. She started because her parents said she had to much energy around the house.
What age did Aliya Yussupova start rhythmic gymnastics?
As a child, I am sure. Both of her parents were Olympic gymnasts. Her dad is currently her bar coach.
What is the oldest age to start gymnastics?
Most gymnastics places say you cannot be involved when you are 23. This is in the U.S. and is because of insurance reasons. This can change depending where you go to participate.
How old can you start gymnastics?
2 or 3 yrs.
Is it ok to let a 10 year old female babysit?
No, at this age you should start learning about babysitting i say about age 11.
