Rhythmic
Rhythmic Gymnastics is performed exclusively on a 13m x 13m floor area.
Rhythmic Gymnastics is an elegant and graceful sport using ropes, hoops, balls,
ribbons and clubs. Rhythmic gymnasts require the ability to dance as well as
great co-ordination and control and flexibility. They have to combine elegant
body-moves with intricate apparatus handling and make it look easy!
Development Squads
Girls for these squads are selected by experienced coaches following an initial
trial. The girls are chosen because they demonstrate natural physical
requirements and potential.
Once in this squad the gymnasts follow a training programme
designed to improve flexibility and coordination
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
RHYTHMIC COACHES
2007 competition/events calendar |