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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (RG)

Description of Apparatus
Rhythmic Gymnasts compete on a floor area of 13 metres square, to musical accompaniment. Harmony between the gymnast, the apparatus and the music plus required difficulties are necessary to achieve a balanced composition.
The following apparatus are used in Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Rope
The rope may be of hemp or any synthetic material. Its length is proportionate to the height of the gymnast. The technical figures may be made with the rope either taut or loose, with one or both hands, with or without change of hand. The relationship between the apparatus and the gymnast is more explosive than in the other cases. The rope often appears as a serpent like attacker seizing and winding around the gymnast, but suppleness and agility, tinged with elegance, always win out in the end.

 
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Ball
This is made of rubber or plastic. The ball is the only apparatus for which no grip is allowed. This means that amore sensuous relationship between the body and the apparatus is required. The ball moves in perfect harmony with the body. Spectacular throws with control and precision in the catches are dynamic elements.


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Clubs
These are made of wood or plastic. Sleight of hand! The gymnast uses the clubs to execute mills, rolls, twists, throws and as many asymmetric figures as possible, combining them with the many figures featured in non apparatus gymnastics. Exercises with the clubs require a highly developed sense of rhythm, maximum psychomotor coordination and precision up to watchmaking standards. The clubs are particularly suited to ambidextrous gymnasts.

 
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Ribbon
The stick is usually made of wood, bamboo, plastic or fibreglass. The ribbon is most often made of satin or a non-starched derivative. The ribbon is long and light and may be thrown in all directions. Its function is to create designs in space. Its flights through the air make images and shapes of every kind. Figures of many different sizes are executed at varying rhythms. Snakes, spirals and throws are the essentials of the ribbon's flight.

 
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Hoop
This hoop is made of plastic and defines a space. The space is used to the utmost by the gymnast who moves within the circle formed. Handling the hoop requires frequent changes of grip, and the main requirement is foot movement coordination. The shape of the hoop favours rolls, passages, rotations and walkovers.

 
Group  
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Rhythmic Gymnastics Sport Development Committee:
Mission: To guide and develop Rhythmic Gymnastics in New Zealand


Rhythmic Gymnastics Handbook 2013
Please click HERE to view (uploaded 30.06.13).

Athlete Transfers
Athletes are required to be transferred between clubs. To find out the process for transferring athletes please reveiw the documents below:
Athlete Transfer Policy - Final March 2013
Competitive Athlete Transfer Form - March 2013




Newsletters
August 2011

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
International Code of Points
FIG RG Code of Points 2013-2016 (English) Updated 13/3/13

Rhythmic Gymnastics Programme Information
RG Apparatus Rotation 2013 - New Zealand


Running an Event
Click HERE for information about NZ and International competitions.
Support for Rhythmic Gymnastics Event organisers click Rhythmic Gymnastics Guide for Competition Organisers

 

Planning a Club Trip Overseas

Below are the Club Overseas Travel application and Travel Insurance request forms as well as a copy of the Travel
Insurance Policy. Please fill these in and return to GymSports NZ by faxing (09) 377 3608.

Club Overseas Travel Application Form
Travel Insurance Proposal Form
Travel Insurance Policy

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