1. Complete these three requirements for Belt Loop (Year One):
   
   

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   Explain the six events of men's gymnastics: floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vaulting/side horse, parallel bars, and horizontal bar.
   
   

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   Participate in three of the six events using the proper equipment.
   
   

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   Explain the safety rules you should follow to learn gymnastics.

   
   
   
2. Earn the Gymnastics Belt Loop and complete five of the following requirements for the Gymnastics Pin (Year Two):
   
   

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   Write a report on the history of gymnastics.
   
   

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   Take gymnastics lessons.
   
   

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   Attend a gymnastics meet.
   
   

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   Practice and demonstrate five floor exercise skills.
   
   

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   Practice and demonstrate two skills used on the pommel horse.
   
   

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   Demonstrate two skills on the still rings.
   
   

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   Demonstrate two skills using parallel bars.
   
   

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   Demonstrate two skills using the horizontal bar.
   
   

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   Demonstrate a vault using the side horse.
   
   

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   Develop a regular routine of physical and mental conditioning.
   
   

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   Learn about three U.S. gymnasts who have won medals in the Olympics.

   
   
3. Earn the Gymnastics Belt Loop and Gymnastics Pin and complete remaining requirements above to earn the Gymnastics Letter (Year Three).

To help with Den/Patrol organization: Print out this page, check off requirement as completed, and turn in to Leader when all requirements for Belt Loop, Pin, or Letter are completed.

• USA Gymnastics Online - Learn about the sport and some of the athletes. Find out how the Olympic team is chosen.
  
  
• All About Gymnastics - Learn about the history of gymnastics, the different events, how to stretch, and much more!