Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic sport that combines
the coordination, power and athleticism of sport
with the musicality, grace, and elegance of dance.
Official Rhythmic Gymnastics Apparatus
HOOP
BALL
CLUBS
RIBBON
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Rhythmic Gymnasts can compete individually or as a group.
Individual
Individuals compete a 90 sec routine to music with one of the 4 official apparatus. They are evaluated in Difficulty, Artistry and Execution. Difficulty skills include, balances, turns, jumps, risks (throws of the apparatus with a minimum of two body rotations underneath) and Difficulties of Apparatus (apparatus skills and tricks meeting certain criteria such as "without eyes", "without hands" etc.).
Group
Groups of 5 compete two unique 2.5 minute routines to music. One routine where all athletes have the same apparatus and one where there are 2 of one apparatus and 3 of the other. Evaluation is similar to individual routines but also includes Exchanges where athletes throw to each other and Collaborations where athletes work together to perform skills with the apparatus and body.
Younger athletes can compete in duets, trios, groups of 4 or 5 and only compete 1 routine, all with the same apparatus.
Many ways to participate
Rhythmic gymnastics teaches foundational movement patterns and promotes physical literacy. It is a competitive sport but also thrives as a recreational activity and a performance outlet.
Recreational
Recreational rhythmic gymnastics teaches the fundamental movement patterns needed in most sports. It is an amazing vehicle for teaching coordination, fitness, musicality, creativity, teamwork and more.
Gymnaestrada
Gymnaestrada is a non-competitive gymnastics event that encourages participation and celebrates the diversity of the sport. Groups create performance routines using a combination of dance, gymnastics, circus arts, theatre and more.
AGG
Aesthetic group gymnastics (AGG) is a team discipline where a large group of gymnasts perform coordinated continuous movements, that test elements like speed, strength, flexibility, and balance.
Interclub
The BC Interclub program creates a supportive and inclusive space for young athletes to compete. Scores are not publicly displayed and athletes are awarded in groupings of Gold/Silver/Bronze.
Competitive
Compete individually or as a group provincially, regionally , nationally and even internationally.
Special Olympics
Rhythmic gymnastics is a great spocail olympics sport! Athletes develop strength, flexibility, and artistry as well as confidence and self-esteem