WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (WAG)
DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS
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Vault During their 25m approach to the vault the gymnasts must develop the necessary power to complete all their aerial skills before landing. Upon take off from the springboard the gymnast explosively propels herself upwards, dynamically pushing off the vault to generate greater height and distance in the second phase of flight. This enables a higher level of acrobatic skill and extension to be performed prior to a stable landing. |
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Uneven Bars Swinging movements are predominant on this apparatus. The movements are continuous with movement in both directions, above and below the bars. Release and regrasp elements are essential for maximum scoring. A controlled and often spectacular dismount ends the routine. |
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Balance Beam This is a high risk apparatus. The gymnast performs on a 5m long and 10cm wide platform, performing acrobatic elements, leaps, jumps and turns in a spectacular series of combinations that demonstrate elegance, flexibility, balance and self control. The routine builds up to a dismount high point, often preceded by a dramatic acrobatic tumbling combination. |
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Floor The floor exercise is choreographed to music, which enhances the performance in artistry and grace alternating between powerful acrobatic tumbling series of forward and backward elements and dance elements. The whole floor area should be used with the exercise varied in mood, tempo and direction. Individuality, originality, mastery and artistry of presentation are key ingredients for a high score. |
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PAT Testing Information HERE for information about NZ and International competitions. Sport Development Committee A WAG Forum was held at the 2009 Gymsports National Championships. See the following links to read the poerpoint presentations from the Forum Judging
Memo
Intention to test form
Dispensation form
Click HERE to see the staff for the sport management.
WAG HP Delegate Report 2009
WAG events and Tours Report 2009
Skill Testing Document
The WAG Coach Sub Committee is pleased to advise the WAG Skill Testing document is now finalised and available to all WAG members.
This will be used for testing of 2009/2010 Talent ID squad members.
WAG Skill Testing Document
Draft Programme 2010
The WAG SDC are pleased to advise that Draft 1 of the new WAG manual is now up for review and comment by all WAG gymsport
community members and clubs. CLICK HERE to review Draft 1 of the WAG Manual.
2010 Calendar
Please click HERE to see the full 2010 competition calendar for MAG and WAG.This contains all competitions, both sanctioned and
non-sanctioned, as advised to GSNZ to date.This document should be used alongside the Sanctioned Event Calendar for all codes,
published in e-news late last year. If there are any questions regarding these calendars, please contact Jenny Jujnovich
(jenny.jujnovich@xtra.co.nz) for sanctioned competitions or Jacqui Godfrey (jacquig@netballnz.co.nz) for non-sanctioned competitions.
Brevet Judges Pathway & Succession Plan 2009 - 2012 CLICK HERE
Judging Allocation Proposal 2009 - 2012 CLICK HERE
WAG BULLETINS
WAG Bulletin July 2009
WAG Bulletin July 2010
WAG Bulletin April 2008
WAG Bulletin 2008 Number 2.pdf
