Men's Artistic
The boys work on six pieces of apparatus - Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings,
Vault, P Bars and High Bar. A successful male gymnast needs to be able
to combine strength and speed in a variety of ways as well as the
ability to perform spectacular skills in a controlled way.
Development Squads
Boys for these squads are selected by experienced coaches following an initial
trial. The boys are chosen because they demonstrate natural physical
requirements and potential.
Once in this squad the gymnasts follow a training programme designed to increase
strength, flexibility, speed and stamina which will allow them to develop the
required skills at a later stage. Regular attendance is very important for
gymnasts in these squads.
Competition Squads
The squads are for selected gymnasts who wish to work towards taking part in
competitions.
Gymnastics is a demanding sport and squad members and their families need to
realise that entry into a squad requires enormous commitment.
In order to be successful a squad gymnasts will need to attend regularly, be
committed to their training programme and develop a high level of
self-discipline.
see
gymnasts and
parents agreements
MEN'S ARTISTIC COACHES
2007 competition/events calendar
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