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  USA Gymnastics Online: Technique: Safety Issues in General Gymnastics
Gymnastics common sense tells us that each performer should work only within his or her own skill level.
Therefore, a prudent gymnastics professional working with a group on a GG performance should consider the variety of skill levels and the group's ability to master the specific elements of the routine.
It is the responsibility of the gymnastics professional to evaluate and recognize the limits and limitations of each GG performer.
www.usa-gymnastics.org /publications/technique/1996/9/ggsafety.html   (1727 words)

  
  Gymnastics - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness, such as handsprings and handstands.
Trampolining 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.
General gymnastics, sometimes called group gymnastics, enables people of all ages and abilities to participate in performance troupes of 6 to more than 150 athletes.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/g/y/m/Gymnastics.html   (752 words)

  
 Gymnastics Encyclopedia Article @ BareHands.com (Bare Hands)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness, such as handsprings, handstands, and forward rolls.
In the vaulting event, gymnasts sprint down a 25 meter (about 82 feet) runway, leap onto a springboard and onto the vaulting apparatus in a straight body position, touching the horse with their hands and pushing off of it.
General gymnastics, sometimes called group projects enables people of all ages and abilities to participate in performance troupes of 6 to more than 150 athletes.
www.barehands.com /encyclopedia/Gymnastics   (1737 words)

  
 Learn more about Gymnastics in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring strength, flexibility, and kinaesthetic awareness.
The discipline of rhythmic gymnastics is competed only by women, and involves the performance of five separate routines with the use of five props (ball, ribbon, hoop, clubs, role) on a floor area, with a much greater emphasis on the aesthetic rather than the acrobatic.
Trampolining routines involve a build-up phase during which the gymnast jumps repeatedly to achieve height, followed by a sequence of leaps without pauses during which the gymnast performs a sequence of aerial tumbling skills.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /g/gy/gymnastics.html   (342 words)

  
 About Gymnastics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
General gymnastics is designed for those just starting gymnastics and for those who are not ready, or do not wish to compete.
General gymnastics focuses on teaching the dominant movement patterns of statics, landings, spring, locomotion, rotations and swing.
It is designed to discipline the gymnasts from an early age in the techniques and skills necessary for competition at the very highest level.
users.tpg.com.au /adslw486/About_gym.htm   (443 words)

  
 General gymnastics - Welsh Gymnastics
General Gymnastics is one of the eight Gymsports officially recognised by Gymnastic Organisations worldwide.
General Gymnastic activities contribute to the development of general sport skills, fitness, health, important movement patterns and daily life skills.
General Gymnastics is a dynamic sport with new forms of movement and/or adaptations of current movement forms being seen continually across the world reflecting unique national cultures and trends.
www.welshgymnastics.org /content/public/content/default.asp?id=13   (333 words)

  
 General Gymnastics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The general classes are run by Mrs Angela Siddle, Mrs Mary Slater and Mrs Sue Hutchinson.
Parents are invited to watch and see how their children have improved in their gymnastics over the past year.
From the younger gymnasts, a few are seleced each year after the club competition to trial for the competition squad.
www.expage.com /generalgym   (235 words)

  
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The goal of General Gymnastics is to bring to all people, regardless of age, sex, ability/disability, the spirit and enjoyment of all that the sport of Gymnastics can offer to participants.
Also included in General Gymnastics is DISPLAY GYMNASTICS which includes exciting and colourful performances with artistic dance, aerobics and choreographed movements and is a challenging team activity for all ages and abilities.
Gymnasts first entering the sport of Gymnastics will typically be placed in a GYM FUN or KINDERGYM class, dependent on age.
www.gymsa.com.au /gg.htm   (213 words)

  
 Gymsports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
General Gymnastics is specifically designed to enhance participant's health and physical fitness and/or participated in purely for enjoyment and simple relaxation.
Forms of Movement: General Gymnastics is a dynamic sport with new forms of movement and/or adaptations of current movement forms being seen continually across the world reflecting unique national cultures and trends.
The floor is the area where a gymnast can fully express all her grace, her personality, and her technique, combining acrobatics, gymnastics and dance.
www.walkervilleymca.asn.au /Gymsports.htm   (1378 words)

  
 Gymnastics Safety :: General Articles
Gymnasts may need wrist guards and hand grips; special footwear and pads may also be required.
Some gymnasts start training at an early age (as young as 4 or 5 years old) and practice for several hours each day.
In a study of high school athletes, gymnastics was the fourth leading cause of injury, with an injury rate of 56 percent.
www.apna-hyderabad.com /articles/gymnastics-safety.asp   (620 words)

  
 USA Gymnastics Online: Technique: General Gymnastics Advisory Panel (GGAP)
Likewise, a General Gymnastics category will be added for USA Gymnastics Instructor and Professional members to indicate their participation and interest in Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic Gymnastics, and General Gymnastics categories.
The General Gymnastics Advisory Panel (GGAP) is the current body recognized by USA Gymnastics with the responsibility for the development of GG in the U.S. The GGAP attempted to draw similarities of structure with the Artistic and Rhythmic Program Committees as well as foreign federation schemes.
Moskovitz was assigned to develop a presentation on the General Gymnastics Membership category and introduce the components of the GG Rules and Policies.
www.usa-gymnastics.org /publications/technique/1997/6/gg5-2.html   (2268 words)

  
 WEST MIDLANDS AGA GENERAL GYMNASTICS INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
General Gymnastics organizes large participation festivals and high level team competitions with British and European Championships, it is involved in World Festivals and Gymnaestrada.
General Gymnastics is currently reviewing the world famous Award Scheme and a new improved version will be available in the near future.
General Gymnastics Clubs in the Region can be found on the Clubs Page with the identifier of GEN in the Discipline column.
www.wmgymnastics.org.uk /Disciplines/general.htm   (183 words)

  
 NEGA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Gymnasts ages will be determined as the age reached during the year of the competition.
Gymnasts who have been retired from Elite level competition for over 12 months, those working to modified regulations such as a pre-elite or junior code and gymnasts from all other disciplines are welcome to enter.
Gymnasts must be accompanied by a qualified coach or teacher who has responsibility for them.
www.northgymnastics.org.uk /rules.htm   (1891 words)

  
 Preventing Gymnastics Injuries
Gymnastics is defined as practice or training in physical exercises that develop physical strength and agility or mental capacity.
General gymnastics provides a diverse range of activities for all ages and abilities.
High level competitive gymnasts are more at risk of injury than recreational gymnasts because of their high number of training hours and the complexity of the skills they perform
www.ausport.gov.au /fulltext/2000/vic/gymnastics.asp   (801 words)

  
 Gymnastics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gymnasts perform a choreographed exercise 85 to 90 seconds long.
The rings are the epitome of male gymnastic strength.
In advanced gymnastics, multiple twists and flips are added before landing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/General_gymnastics   (1502 words)

  
 General Gymnastics :: Off Topic « idolforums.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
I love gymnastics! I used to be in it, but now I'm a cheerleader, but I still love the sport and enjoy watching it.
I usd to be in gymnastics, when I was 9 and I was in it for 4 years, but I was such a mess.
I was in gymnastics for about 8 or 9 years, but not continuously I had to quit twice, once I had to quit because of knee problems and I started puking after lessons.
idolforums.com /index.php?showtopic=313786&st=40   (1449 words)

  
 British Gymnastics including Men's Artistic Gymnastics, Women's Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampolining, ...
Formed in 1888 British Gymnastics is one of the oldest and most respected governing bodies in the world.
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.
www.trymysport.co.uk /gymnastics.htm   (344 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Gymnastics: Books: Dan Gutman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
As a former gymnast of fourteen years and an avid fan of the sport, I must say that this is the worst book on gymnastics I have ever read in my life.
The book includes a history of the sport, its first superstars, the gymnastics events, judging and scoring, a day in the life of a gymnast, superstars of the 1990s, a chapter about the dangers of the sport, (more on that later) a timeline of important gymnastics dates, and trivia and facts.
I felt it was unfair to the sport of gymnastics that the author had to devote a whole chapter to the eating disorders and life- threatening injuries of the sport, which made it seem like it happens to everyone in gymnastics.
www.amazon.com /Gymnastics-Dan-Gutman/dp/067086949X   (1674 words)

  
 GENERAL GYMNASTICS FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The North Harboyur Gymnastics Centre is the only purpose-built gymnastics facility on the North Shore.
A buddy coach is a coach who is in-training to teach gymnastics but is not yet ready to take a group on his or her own.
Many of the coaches are ex gymnasts of varying standards and all have been trained to level 0 New Zealand Gymnastics.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~nhgym/gymsports/questions_about_general_gymnasti.html   (1038 words)

  
 Redcar Gymnastics Club - Beginners and general groups
Gymnasts in the general groups will be working towards BGA junior proficiency badges (see the glossary page).
Once their badge work is completed, some gymnasts will be invited to move on to basic competition work in floor and vault.
The gymnasts who do progress will form our two piece squad, and will be invited to additional training sesions.
www.redcargymclub.org.uk /gym3.htm   (436 words)

  
 General Gymnastics
Come along and have fun playing with the gymnastics equipment under the supervision of a fully qualified member of staff.
Lynnsport School of Gymnastics now offers schools in the borough the chance to visit the gymnastics centre and recieve coaching for the children from fully qualified coaches.
Alternatively if you prefer it may be possible to have a coach come out to your school for gymnastics session in the familiarity of your own environment.
www.west-norfolk.gov.uk /Default.aspx?page=22442   (456 words)

  
 WSU Gymnastics Club - General Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The WSU Gymnastics Club was formed four years ago in hopes of bringing back the sport of gymnastics to Washington State University since it's final PAC-10 season ended in 1983.
Today, the club is now part of the Sport Club Federation and strives to support those interested in continuing gymnastics, both comptetively and recreationally, throughout their college experience.
WSU Gymnastics is open to all men and women of any skill level who express an appreciation for the sport and a desire to learn gymnastics.
cub.wsu.edu /sportclub/gymnastics.php?catid=122   (144 words)

  
 Oxfordshire Gymnastics Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Oxford School of Gymnastics salute the crowd after their sensational clean sweep in the SWAGG 11-16 Women’s Group Finals.
Before the excellent demonstrations by the gymnasts Hazel and Kate covered an abbreviated familiarization of the short hand of the moves and the deductions for execution errors.
We had a total of 13 Judges, 9 of those who were probably more nervous than the gymnast as this was their first time at judging and I'm sure were worried they would get it wrong.
www.bgasouth.co.uk /oxon.htm   (432 words)

  
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The text of this debate follows here: 15-APR 23:20 General Gymnastics Info RE: Little Girls in Pretty Boxes (Re: Msg 2823) From: GYMPHOENIX To: LORIADAMS To all of you, I feel so bad for the girls who were interviewed and had their comments sliced and diced so that Oprah and Joan could support their point.
The gymnasts were interviewed for almost 3 hours, and talked about all the reasons they loved the sport.
Ryan's comment on the Oprah show that "gymnastics was so much worse that figure skating" was a real killer, and she gets to look good by coming across as someone who is out to protect pathetic helpless children.
ftp.cac.psu.edu /pub/gymn/Digests/Vol4/96.04.20   (2936 words)

  
 eBay Store - FLIPSTARS GYMNASTICS MARTIAL ARTS: General Gymnastics, Women's Gymnastics Optional, International World ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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 About General Gymnastics
General Gymnastics is the basis of all Gymsports and a GymSport in its own right.
Clubs can utilise General Gymnastics as a starting point for teaching the fundamentals, before gymnasts specialise in any of the other 6 GymSports.
Alternatively, clubs may focus on developing General Gymnasts with diverse skills, adaptable to a variety of movement experiences.
www.gymnastics.org.au /gymsports/general/about.htm   (98 words)

  
 General Gymnastics :: Off Topic « idolforums.com
I'd still like to take gymnastic classes but at the age of 22 and only being able to do a few things, I highly doubt I could find a coach willing to work with someone old like me. I hope that one day I can get my children into the sport.
Anyway, some of my favorite gymnasts are, Dominique Moceanu, Kerry Strug, Carly Patterson, Courtney Kupets (talk about an amazing comeback), of course the Hamm twins, Blaine Wilson, Jason Gatson, Shannon Miller and I'm not exactly sure who else but there is a lot.
I have been in (and out) of gymnastics since I was 4, and im 15 now.
idolforums.com /index.php?showtopic=313786&st=40   (1518 words)

  
 General Gymnastics
International Gym Festival for the generation 50+ at the 47th BLUME-GRAN CANARIA 2007
Special Olympics Team GB Take on the World!
Gymnova, Niels Larsen and British Gymnastics join forces
www.british-gymnastics.org /cms/publish/cat_index_4.shtml   (199 words)

  
 Gymnastics Routines - A Great Resource of Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Comparing highly publicized, and gracefully executed artistic gymnastics routines with elegant performances of top climbers on difficult rock pitches led some to conclude that climbing was less an...
Gymnastics, kids join Barbie and her friends at the gym to create, practice, and view 3-D gymnastics routines, including exercises for the vault, balance beam, uneven bars, and the floor.
Overall, the fitness competition remains tough, although some of the routines are not as exciting from a lessened focus on gymnastics routines, although that is for the better.
www.gogymnastics.com /gymnasticsroutines   (1527 words)

  
 United States Olympic Committee - gymnastics
Shawn Johnson (West Des Moines, Iowa) became just the fourth U.S. woman ever to win a world all-around title with her come-from-behind victory in the women’s all-around finals at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 9, 2007 — Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, won the world balance beam title, and Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Alicia Sacramone of Winchester, Mass., went one-two in the floor exercise in the event finals at the 200… more...
GYMNASTICS: Memmel wins world all-around title; USA goes 1-2 in women’s all-around at World Championships
www.olympic-usa.org /185.htm   (1047 words)

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