Xcel Bronze - Beam Special Requirements: Which division requires a minimum 1/2 turn on ONE foot?

• A. Bronze
• B. Silver
• C. Gold
• D. None

Answer: (B)

On beam in Xcel, divisions have different minimum elements to prove balance and control. A half-turn on one foot is a specific turning element judges look for as a demonstration of stability and technique on the narrow beam surface. This particular requirement is included starting in the Silver division, so gymnasts must perform at least a 180-degree turn while standing on one foot to meet the beam special requirement for that level. Bronze focuses on simpler skills and basic positions, so a minimum one-foot half-turn isn’t required there; Gold uses other, more advanced requirements. Therefore, the Silver division is the one that mandates this half-turn on one foot. When judging, a clear, controlled half-turn on a single supporting foot fulfills this specific requirement.