How To Locate Information Pertaining To Gymnastics In Delaware

By Georgia Diaz


Individuals can participate in different types of sports. Gymnastics in Delaware being one popular type; it involves the use of co-ordination, balance, agility, flexibility and power. This sport is governed by an international body which takes care of the welfare of all athletes and also ensure that they follow the set guidelines. However, rules vary from country to country or from state to state.

Different categories exist in this particular sport and include; women artistic gymnastics, group and acrobatic. Each category has their number events. These events are; vaults, uneven beams, balance beam, floor exercise, high bar, parallel bar and pommel horse.

Ladies have not been left behind and also have a category dedicated to them. The age of participants is from seven years and above. However, to take part in Olympics one must be above sixteen years of age. Strong psychological skills are highly essential because they aid to ease tricks performed that are difficult and of intense pressure. Majority of the women compete in four events.

Unlike the female event, the male competition requires athletes to have reached the age of puberty because of the strength that is needed in carrying out the tricks. However, for boys to take part in Olympic events they need to be above sixteen years. This does not mean that boys under the age of sixteen cannot participate locally. In this sport events in the male category are more than those in the female category, there are a total number of six.

Leaps, jumps, tosses and many other exercises using various apparatus are performed in the rhythmic category. Elements of ballet, dance and manipulation are incorporated. Apparatus used are hoops, ropes, ribbons and balls. This gymnastic event is limited to women only and they can participate as individuals or in groups.

Both men and women can participate in trampoline events. Athletes are allowed to perform individually or in pairs, however if in pairs then the athletes are required to complete synchronized moves. The moves involved are high-flying twists and flips with each bounce.

Tumbling is almost similar to trampoline; it is not included in the Olympics. The main difference to trampoline is that the apparatus used here are spring boards and bouncing floors. In this category, athletes must perform certain moves as stated by the judges in order to qualify for the main event. They should complete two passes for every stage; eight elements make up one pass.

Acrobatics is considered to be a very unique event. Here, participates are regarded as the equipment and can perform in pairs of twos or fours. Different styles are involved and they include handstands, balances and holding hands. Pairing is not determined by the kind of gender. It can be all men, all women or mixed gender.

Team gym is the same as group gymnastics in Delaware and comprises of six to sixteen participants. Similar to acrobatics the groups can be of the same gender or mixed. Tumbling, mini-trampoline, vault and floor exercises are allowed in this event. Despite being an interesting local and international event performers cannot do this event in an Olympics since it is not included. However, in future this events may be included as part of the Olympics.




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