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.  

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.

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.

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. 

International Competitions
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Athlete Transfer Process
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

Women's Artistic Gymnastics STEPS Competitive Programme

2013 STEPs Manual Revisions(updated 18/02/13)

2013 WAG Programme Manual  (updated 12/3/13)

2013 WAG Programme Manual with highlighted changes (updated 12/3/13)

Please click HERE to see the complete updated 2012 WAG Programme Manual (updated 20/08/12)

Please click HERE to see the complete updated 2012 WAG Programme Manual with highlighted changes (updated 20/08/12)

Please click HERE to see the updated sections  of the WAG Programme Manual (20/08/12)

Please click HERE to see the updates sections of the 2012 WAG programme Manual with highlighted  changes (updated 20/08/12)

Please click HERE to review the August 2012 Frequently Asked Questions (updated 20.08.12)

STEPS Qualification Marks 17/10/11