1 Rhythmic Gymnastics

2 Introduction & Content Rhythmic gymnastics (performed with an apparatus) is strictly a women's competition. The gymnasts, accompanied by music, perform on a 13-metre-square floor area with rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. In the individual event they perform different routines with four of the five apparatus. In the team competition, teams of five perform together once using clubs and once with two using hoops and three using ribbons. Rhythmic gymnastics (performed with an apparatus) is strictly a women's competition. The gymnasts, accompanied by music, perform on a 13-metre-square floor area with rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. In the individual event they perform different routines with four of the five apparatus. In the team competition, teams of five perform together once using clubs and once with two using hoops and three using ribbons. Apparatus Events Jury

3 Apparatus Ball Ball –Material Rubber or plastic. –Diameter 18 cm to 20 cm. –Weight At least 400 gr. –Color Free to choose. Balls with figurative drawings will not be accepted; only geometric drawings are allowed. Gold and silver are allowed since 1997.

4 Apparatus Rope Rope –Material Hemp or any synthetic material. –Length Proportionate to the height of the gymnast. –Ends It has knots rather than handles at its ends. The ends (no other parts of the rope) may be wrapped on a length of 10 cm with a colored or neutral non-slip material. –Form Everywhere the same diameter or thicker in the middle. –Color Free to choose. Gold and silver are allowed since 1997.

5 Apparatus Hoop Hoop –Material Wood or plastic (it must be rigid, of non-bending material). –Diameter 80 cm to 90 cm at the inside. –Weight At least 300 gr. –Form Different profiles (round, square, rectangular, oval etc.) The hoop can be smooth or rough. It can be wrapped (whole or partial) with one same- or different-colored adhesive tape. –Color Free to chose, one or more different colors. Gold and silver are allowed since 1997.

6 Apparatus Clubs Clubs –Material Wood or plastic –Length 40 cm to 50 cm from one end to the other. –Weight At least 150 gr per club. –Diameter of the head Maximum 3 cm. –Form Bottle-like, consisting of three parts: Body (bulbous part), neck (slim part) and head (spherical part). The three parts can be wrapped with an adhesive tape or a non-slip material with the condition that the diameter of the head is not more than 3 cm. –Color Free to chose, one or more different colors. Both clubs can have different colors. Gold and silver are allowed since 1997.

7 Apparatus Ribbon Ribbon –Stick Material Wood, plastic or fibreglass. Material Wood, plastic or fibreglass. Diameter Maximum 1 cm. Diameter Maximum 1 cm. Length 50 cm to 60 cm including attachment-ring. Length 50 cm to 60 cm including attachment-ring. Form Cylindrical, conical or a combination of the two forms. The lower end can be wrapped on a length of at most 10 cm with an adhesive tape or non-slip material. Form Cylindrical, conical or a combination of the two forms. The lower end can be wrapped on a length of at most 10 cm with an adhesive tape or non-slip material. Color Free to choose. Gold and silver are allowed since Color Free to choose. Gold and silver are allowed since 1997.

8 Apparatus Ribbon Ribbon –Ribbon Material Satin or a non-starched derivative. Material Satin or a non-starched derivative. Width 4 cm to 6 cm. Width 4 cm to 6 cm. Length At least 6.00 m; this part must consist of one piece. The end with which the ribbon is fastened to the staff can be doubled on a length of 1 m. A very thin strengthening of maximum 5 cm can be shoved at the upper end between the two ribbon parts. Length At least 6.00 m; this part must consist of one piece. The end with which the ribbon is fastened to the staff can be doubled on a length of 1 m. A very thin strengthening of maximum 5 cm can be shoved at the upper end between the two ribbon parts. Weight At least 35 g (without stick and attachment). Weight At least 35 g (without stick and attachment). Color Free to choose, one or more different colors. Gold and silver are nallowed since Color Free to choose, one or more different colors. Gold and silver are nallowed since 1997.

9 Apparatus Ribbon Ribbon –Attachment Material Every suitable material. Material Every suitable material. L ä nge Maximum 7 cm (without attachment-ring at the upper end of the stick). L ä nge Maximum 7 cm (without attachment-ring at the upper end of the stick). Content

10 Events Individual event Individual event –Athletes choose 4 out of 5 disciplines to be completed at a particular event. Group event Group event Content

11 Jury There are totally three juries in an Olympic game: There are totally three juries in an Olympic game: The three marks are then tallied to give the finally score. The three marks are then tallied to give the finally score. Content