Can i be a gymnast at 16 with no previous training?

Question

Im sixteen years old and would like to try gymnastics but i have no previous experience. I am a dancer and i went to a circus club when i was about 9 years old, i would like to know whether i could be a gymnast and if i could, what i would need to do to get there?

Answer 1

I coach a girl who is sixteen and has never done gymnastics in her life, and she's doing fine. Call gyms near you and tell them how old you are and that you want to start, see what they say. Good luck!

Answer 2

You have no chance of being competitive in any way.  you could do it for fun though.

Answer 3

You can join gymnastics sport club in your school or any commercial sport club to enquire about their activities.

Answer 4

I just started tumbling this year and have already gotten my back handspring on floor, front tuck on floor, front layout, 1/2 twist, am working on full twists into the resi and have learned a lot of other stuff too.

Don't feel discouraged by what age you start at or for how long you've been doing a sport for. At 16 you probably won't be able to compete in gymnastics, but if you're alright with that then its still a great way to stay in shape and have fun.

At this point in time I'm considering competing in power tumbling so who knows maybe if you learn very quickly you could compete in some smaller gymnastics competitions. Another suggestion would be that if you do want to compete in something that's like gymnastics you could take tumbling classes and then try out for a cheer team.

Hope I helped:)

Answer 5

hmm... maybe.

Answer 6

Probably not on a highly competitive level, but its a great way to keep your muscles conditioned.

Answer 7

You can go to a nearby gymnastics center or call them and ask if they offer any entry level gymnastics for people around your age.  And usually gymnastic centers offer open gym where you can go there for a hour or two and use what you want in that facility. they usually have coaches there to help you on anything, and they can recommend the the level that is right for you.