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In the News (Fri 5 Sep 08)

  
  INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
Mixing strength and agility with style and grace, the high-flying acrobats have provided many of the most breathtaking Olympic spectacles of the past quarter-century.
In artistic events (performed on an apparatus), men compete in floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bars.
Female gymnasts compete on the vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor.
www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/disciplines_uk.asp?DiscCode=GA   (230 words)

  
  Gymnastics - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
Artistic and trampoline gymnastics are part of male and female competitions.
Artistic gymnastics consists of prescribed sets of events, such as the vault, which are scored separately by judges to determine individual winners.
Rhythmic gymnastics consists of several events in which the gymnasts use objects such as balls and hoops while performing choreographed routines, which are scored separately and then added together to determine an overall winner.
encarta.msn.com /text_761567192___0/Gymnastics.html   (1750 words)

  
  Artistic gymnastics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Artistic gymnastics is one of the most popular spectator sports at the Summer Olympic Games, although it is not a particularly popular participant sport, as performing at even a basic level requires very high levels of fitness and skill which take more training than many people are prepared to commit.
Gymnastics as a system of harmonious sports training originated in the Ancient Greece more than 2,000 years ago, although gymnastic exercises and even some sort of apparatus were used in the ancient China and India for medical purposes much earlier.
In its present form gymnastics evolved in Germany and Czechoslovakia in the beginning of the 19th century, and the term "artistic gymnastics" was introduced at the same time to distinguish free styles from the ones used by the military.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Artistic_gymnastics   (3425 words)

  
 washingtonpost.com: History of Artistic Gymnastics
Gymnastics, as an activity, has existed for over 2,000 years, but its development as a competitive sport began just a little more than 100 years ago.
The first international gymnastics competition outside of the Olympics was held in 1903 in Antwerp, Belgium, and gymnasts from Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands competed in what is now considered the first World Championships.
The United States Gymnastics Federation, now known as USA Gymnastics, became the national governing body of the sport in the United States in 1970 and remains as such today.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/sports/olympics/longterm/gymnstcs/artistic/gymhist.htm   (440 words)

  
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In Artistic Gymnastics, competitors perform short routines (ranging from approximately 10 to 90 seconds) on different apparatus.
They are then graded on a score from 0 to 10 based on whether the performance contained certain required movements, the difficulty of the movements performed, and how well their performance compared to the desired performance of that movement.
In the past, female gymnastics was dominated by girls in their early teenage years, as their small size and light weight made landings softer and many movements easier.
wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/a/ar/artistic_gymnastics.html   (330 words)

  
 Artistic gymnastics - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
The apparatus used in Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), and Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) differ, with the unique men's apparatus particularly emphasising strength requirements and the women's apparatus emphasising artistry, balance and agility.
Minimum age requirements, caused by concerns about competitor welfare and audience skepticism of the relevance of a contest dominated by prepubertal girls, have changed this somewhat, but elite female gymnasts are generally in their middle to late teenage years and of below-average height and weight.
The United States is usually considered a "second power" in the sport, despite having produced some famous gymnasts, especially in the women's category.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/a/r/t/Artistic_gymnastics.html   (415 words)

  
 Gymnastics Athlete Rating - AllSportRating.com
Artistic Gymnastics is usually divided into Men's (MAG) and Women's Gymnastics (WAG), each group doing different events; Men compete on Vault, Parallel Bars, the Pommel Horse, the Rings, the High Bar, and on the Floor, while women compete on Vault, Uneven Bars, Beam, and Floor Exercise.
At the optional level, the gymnast performs routines that she herself choreographed or choreographed with the help of a dance choreographer.
Individual routines involve a build-up phase during which the gymnast jumps repeatedly to achieve height, followed by a sequence of ten leaps without pauses during which the gymnast performs a sequence of aerial tumbling skills.
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 Format of Olympic Artistic Gymnastics
In another change from Atlanta, artistic gymnasts are no longer required to perform compulsory routines.
In addition to the six apparatus competitions for the men and four for the women, the top 36 gymnasts after the qualification round take part in the all-around final which measures each gymnasts' skills on every apparatus.
The next nine best-performed gymnasts are granted entry, with a limit of one per country.
www.usgyms.net /format_olym__artistic.htm   (242 words)

  
 artistic-history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-13)
Many basic gymnastic events were practiced in some form before the introduction by the Greeks of gymnazein, literally, "to exercise naked." Physical fitness was a highly valued attribute in ancient Greece and both men and women participated in vigorous gymnastic exercises.
Most of the growth of gymnastics in the United States centered on the activities of European immigrants, who introduced the sport in their new cities in the 1880s.
Gymnastics was on the schedule of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, and it has been on the Olympic agenda continually since 1924.
www.pagymnastics.com /artistic-history.html   (831 words)

  
 Doha 2006 - Artistic Gymnastics - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-13)
The term "artistic gymnastics" emerged in the early 1800s to distinguish free-flowing styles from the techniques used by the military.
By 1952, the Soviet Union had become the leading force in Olympic gymnastics and since then the US and China, along with eastern European countries have all made their mark on the world stage.
Artistic gymnastics was first introduced to the Asian Games programme at the 7th Asian Games in Tehran, IR Iran in 1974.
www.doha-2006.com /gis/menuroot/sports/ArtisticGymnastics_History.aspx   (244 words)

  
 Tsumeb Gymnastics Club
At the moment the club has 26 artistic gymnasts of which 10 are beginners.
The committee and other gymnasts wish to welcome all the newcomers and hope that they will have a wonderful time with us in the gym.
Artistic gymnasts train form 16:30 in the afternoon till 19:30.
tsumeb.info /gymnastics   (268 words)

  
 Doha 2006 - Artistic Gymnastics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-13)
Gymnastics (from the Greek world "gymnos" meaning "naked art") involves the performance of sequences of movements incorporating six distinct disciplines: artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, aerobic, acrobatic and general.
Gymnastics requires a high level of flexibility, agility, strength and rhythm, as competitors bravely perform set moves on the floor or in the air.
Six disciplines form the backbone of gymnastics, artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, aerobic, acrobatic and general, but proficiency in a selection of apparatus is essential too.
www.doha-2006.com /gis/menuroot/sports/ArtisticGymnastics.aspx   (201 words)

  
 Artistic Gymnastics | Gymnastics | ABC Olympic Games Coverage
Artistic gymnastics is the most recognisable of the gymnastics disciplines and is one of the most popular Olympic sports.
Gymnasts swing around each bar swinging between each and changing grip as they move from bar to bar.
Gymnasts are required to use the entire length of the horse while competing.
www.abc.net.au /olympics/2000/GYMNASTICS/about/default_artistic.htm   (569 words)

  
 Artistic Gymnastics
The word "gymnastics" comes from the ancient Greece people, who used the word in a more generic sense to refer to physical activity training.
Gymnasts perform exercises consisting of defined values on either four (Womens') or six (Mens) of the Eight pieces of apparatus in Artistic gymnastics(Olympic); and are scored by a panel of judges on their ability to demonstrate proficiency, strength, flexibility, agility and timing.
There is rule that a maximum of two gymnasts may be selected from any one country.
beta.communities.msn.com /artisticgymnastics   (324 words)

  
 2004 USA Gymnastics Olympic Site - Info / General History
Gymnastics has existed for more than 2,000 years, but its development as a competitive sport began just little more than 100 years ago.
The first international gymnastics competition outside of the Olympics was held in 1903 in Antwerp, Belgium, where gymnasts from Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands competed in what is now considered the first World Championships.
The United States Gymnastics Federation, now known as USA Gymnastics, became the national governing body of the sport in the United States in 1970.
www.usa-gymnasticsolympics.com /2004/history/generalhistory.html   (669 words)

  
 Gymnastics - MSN Encarta
There are three major forms of competitive gymnastics: artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline.
What to do when changing your major isn't an option.
Artistic gymnastics competition has been part of the modern Olympic Games since the Games began in 1896.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761567192/Gymnastics.html   (916 words)

  
 Olympic Preview: Artistic Gymnastics
While rhythmic gymnastics are performed with an apparatus (ropes, hoops, balls, etc.), artistic gymnastics are performed on an apparatus.
The surprise of the 2003 artistic gymnastics world championships was the United States women's team taking home the U.S.'s first world championship title and Team USA as a whole earning a whopping five gold medals in the competition.
The artistic gymnastics competition will be held in the 15,000-seat Olympic Indoor Hall at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex from Aug. 14 to 23.
www.factmonster.com /spot/ol-gymnastics.html   (364 words)

  
 European Artistic Gymnastics Team Champinships - Volos 2006
In the conclusion of the 27th European Artistic Gymnastics Championships, there were also victories for the Slovene parallel bars specialist Mitja Petkovsek, as well as for the local hero, the Greek high bar expert Vlasios Maras.
Last November, the 2006 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships were entrusted to the Hellenic Gymnastics Federation and the town of Volos.
Women's artistic gymnastics is: the perfect synthesis of individual creative freedom of sporting technique and personal expression.
www.artisticgym2006.gr /first.asp   (251 words)

  
 Gymnasts Artistic Gymnastics Sports
NHAAGs gymnasts have successful seasonHampton Union, NH - Apr 6, 2007The boys gymnastics team at the New Hampshire Academy of Artistic Gymnastics (NHAAGs) in North Hampton is celebrating a successful competition season,...
It is therefore necessary for the nation's gymnasts...
ATandT and USA Gymnastics to Chronicle Journey of Nation's Elite...PR Newswire (press release), NY - Mar 29, 2007"This series will chronicle the athletes, coaches, events and training activities that combine to produce some of the finest gymnasts in the world and...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Sports/Gymnastics/Artistic/Gymnasts   (532 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports:Gymnastics:Artistic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-13)
Gymnastics clubs and schools are places that teach children and adults gymnastics, whether it be recreationally or competitively.
Gymnasts refers to the people that compete in Elite gymnastics around the world.
Meets are competitions between specific gyms, or competitions that are held for gymnasts and clubs.
dmoz.org /Sports/Gymnastics/Artistic/desc.html   (95 words)

  
 Gymnastics
Competitions are offered for men in the artistic events and women in artistic and rhythmic events.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to their ability level, age and gender.
Gymnastics is one of Special Olympics' expanding sports.
www.sosc.org /gymnastics.html   (195 words)

  
 Los Angeles School of Gymnastics - Staff - JOHN HILL
GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND: John is a graduate from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film.
John is a USA Gymnastics professional member and safety board certified.
John is pleased to be part of the L.A. School of Gymnastic coaching staff.
www.lagymnastics.com /john.html   (346 words)

  
 Summer Olympics: Gymnastics
We always thought gymnastic was so easy but actually it's pretty hard, you always have to work hard and believe in yourself.
Gymnastics is a sport where you do handstands, back handsprings, front handsprings, and more.
Olympic Gymnastics has changed over the years but Men’s Artistic Gymnastics first became an Olympic sport in 1896 and Women's Artistic Gymnastics became an Olympic sport in 1928.
www2.lhric.org /pocantico/olympics/gymnastics.htm   (215 words)

  
 British Gymnastics including Men's Artistic Gymnastics, Women's Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampolining, ...
British Gymnastics offers coaching courses and judging qualifications at various levels, ensuring that the depth of knowledge that has been built from the contribution of several generations is passed on to future gymnasts.
Becoming a member of British Gymnastics ensures that the necessary insurance cover is in place and advice on health, safety and welfare is available.
Under the overall description of gymnastics lie the individual disciplines and activities of: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampolining, (all of the above being Olympic disciplines) and also Tumbling, Acrobatics, Aerobics, General Gymnastics and Gymnastics and Movement for People with Disabilities (GMPD).
www.trymysport.co.uk /gymnastics.htm   (937 words)

  
 Gymnastics East USA - Artistic Team
Click here for the 2006-2007 artistic gymnastics meet schedule and results.
Jen Kesler of Gymnastics East is the new level 10 Junior Olympic National Champion (Senior A age division) for 2006.
The ratio of gymnasts to coaches is 10 per coach in level 4 and 12 per coach in levels 5-10.
www.gymnasticseast.com /teams/artistic   (417 words)

  
 Jasgymnastics
It is fun, lively and not only does it report on elite gymnasts but also gymnasts at all levels,
Gymnasts, coaches and judges from the 2006 Australian Championships give insight into the event and why everyone is talking about Australian Champion Daria Joura's floor
The 2006 Men's Artistic Gymnastics Victorian Championships is set to be bigger than ever before.
groups.msn.com /Jasgymnastics   (372 words)

  
 Los Angeles School of Gymnastics - Staff - Yefim Furman
Yefim is a gymnastics veteran known to many as the “God Father” in the sport.
After leaving the UCLA gymnastics department over two years ago, he has found his new home at the L.A.S.G. instructing hundred's of aspiring athletes per week including the competitive team program that has blossomed since his arrival in late June, 2002.
He is also responsible for consulting with thousands of gymnastics centers worldwide on proper training techniques and program management.
www.lagymnastics.com /Yefim.html   (326 words)

  
 Artistic gymnastics - Google Directory - Sports > Gymnastics > Artistic > Regional > Canada
Artistic Gymnastics proved to be a very evenly contested competition at the Games, with many new stars emerging on the international stage.
While rhythmic gymnastics are performed with an apparatus (ropes, hoops, balls, etc.), artistic gymnastics are performed on an apparatus.
Artistic Gymnastics is a discipline of gymnastics in which competitors perform short routines (ranging from approximately 30 to 90 seconds) on different
yourfinders.com /yufd/artistic-gymnastics.htm   (1060 words)

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