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  Mat (gymnastics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mats are used for safety in gymnastics, and in training new skills.
Mats come in a range of sizes, from very small mats used on the beam, to very large mats, used in the foam pits.
These mats may be stacked to provide a protective surface for gymnasts working on the low balance beam, or provide a means for a gymnast to reach the bars or rings.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mat_(gymnastics)   (499 words)

  
 Mat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Such a mat might typically be used when mounting a heavy machine which vibrates, onto a concrete floor; in the absence of the anti-vibration mat, the machine tend to erode the floor through abrasion.
In the United Kingdom, under the name of "coir" matting, a large amount of a coarse kind of carpet is made from coconut fibre; and the same material, as well as strips of cane, Manila hemp, various grasses and rushes, is largely employed in various forms for making doormats.
Matting of various kinds is very extensively employed throughout India for floor coverings, the bottoms of bedsteads, fans and fly-flaps, etc.; and a considerable export trade in such manufactures is carried on.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mat   (1007 words)

  
 Gymnastics - MSN Encarta
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.
In the trampoline event, gymnasts bounce on a springboard device and are judged on the movements they perform while airborne.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761567192/Gymnastics.html   (895 words)

  
 Gymnastics - Search View - MSN Encarta
In ancient Greece, three distinct programs of gymnastic exercise were developed: one for the maintenance of good physical condition, another for military training, and a third as part of the conditioning regimen for athletes.
Gymnastic systems designed to give strength for military combat were also used extensively by the Romans.
Gymnastics did not achieve widespread popularity in North America until the 1970s, when gymnasts at the Olympics captured the public’s imagination.
encarta.msn.com /text_761567192__1/Gymnastics.html   (1809 words)

  
 Gender Differences in Vault Landing Location During the Artistic Gymnastics Competition of the 2000 Olympic Games: ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The ability of gymnast to control the reaction force experienced during landing, however, may be compromised by an inability of the gymnast to anticipate the task specific load, coordination of muscle forces, and withstand the load experienced during interaction with the landing surface.
Static loading of the mat was performed in the region of the landing mat located directly above the separation in the mats and in the middle of the mat (equidistant from all edges).
Vaulting landings performed in the mat separation region at high velocities is expected to produce greater differences in deformation conditions between the mat separation region and the middle of the landing mat than those detected during static loading.
www.coachesinfo.com /category/gymnastics/75   (1221 words)

  
 Mat: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A mousepad (or mouse mat) is a surface for enhancing the movement of a computer mouse....
Place mats or serving mats are flat piece of fabric or other material used on a table at the points at which dishes and plates will be loacted during a meal.
Mat is also a common Malay[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link] nickname.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/mat.htm   (1415 words)

  
 USA Gymnastics Online: Technique: Drills for Saltos
One such drill involves the performance of a one and a quarter rotation, in the case of the backward double, or a one and one quarter rotation and one and three quarters rotation, in the case of the forward double, onto a raised mat surface.
Typically, a gymnast will begin by performing a single salto to the feet onto a stack of mats considerably higher than that of the take-off surface to encourage height in her tumbling.
Although a higher level gymnast may have sufficient awareness to avoid this situation, an inexperienced gymnast may be unable to recognize the error in rotation until it is too late.
www.usa-gymnastics.org /publications/technique/1995/4/drill-salto.html   (698 words)

  
 JSSM- 2005, Vol.4, Issue 2, 85 - 94
Gymnasts performing a tumbling pass, beginning with a round-off, during the floor exercise are limited to approach distances of approximately 7 m.
Gymnasts performing the floor exercise are required to stay within the limits of the floor exercise area and penalized for leaving established bounds.
Also noteworthy is the detail that, despite the difference in 'sting' mat and force platform dimensions, it is unlikely that, due to the compliant nature of the 'sting' mat, a non-negligible portion of the force applied to the mat by the gymnast was applied to the ground rather than the force platform.
www.jssm.org /vol4/n2/1/v4n2-1text.php   (4125 words)

  
 Kids Gymnastics | History | USA Olympic Team | Picture | Nude | Equipment | Exercises | For Kids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Ancient Romans used gymnastics as part of their military training to improve the strength, balance and flexibility of soldiers.
In the 1800s, gymnastics exercises using rings, bars, balls and mats were developed by gymnasts in Germany and Sweden.
Rhythmic gymnastics, which combines gymnastics and dance, and makes use of balls, ropes, hoops and ribbons was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1984.
www.kidzworld.com /site/p4372.htm   (644 words)

  
 SOAR Project 2005
Gymnastics was important in the educational system along with politics, music, and art.
The gymnasts are judged on a scale of 1.0 to 10.0.
A gymnast must know where she is in the air while flying off of a 4-inch beam.
www.selah.k12.wa.us /SOAR/Projects2005/AshleyB.html   (2480 words)

  
 Gym Mats, Gymnastics Mats, Folding Mats, Tumbling Mats by US GymMats
All US GymMats folding gymnastics mats are made to give you complete confidence in knowing that you are providing your students and athletes with the best sports mats possible.
Due to the firmness of this mat, it is not recommended for the lightweight elementary student.
Mat is a non-folding economical mat for physical education.
usgymmats.com /gymnastics   (496 words)

  
 Spieth Anderson - Gymnastics Catalogue
Base mats can be used safely as; a) a resilient surface for performing tumbling activities; b) a primary surface upon which landing mats are placed; and c) a means of leveling the floor surface area to that of the apparatus base plates.
Mats and floor surfaces should be inspected regularly for tears, soft spots, separation of foam and fatigue (failure to perform adequately).
Matting must never be used as a safety device in place of performer readiness, appropriate skill progressions, competent instruction/supervision and proper spotting.
www.spiethanderson.com /catalog/page3.htm   (582 words)

  
 Resilite - Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Physical Education, & Pre-School Products
Mats can be ordered as one solid color mat or can have alternating 2' colored panels (as shown in the photo).
Tumbler Folding Mats have Velcro®; on the ends so that they can be connected to extend the mats in length.
When ordering folding mats with Velcro®; on at least 3 sides (V-3 or V-4) to be hung on the wall, order corresponding Mat Velcro®; Hangers (catalog no. VMH980).
www.resilite.com /fun_aprod_online.asp?p_ssec_code=TUMBLERFM   (453 words)

  
 Serious Personal Injury Attorneys - Sample Report
Alleged the mat was too soft and was designed as a high jump pit and sold as gymnastics mat.
The mat was 5' 6" by 13' 3" w/18" of padding.
The mat had been modified for use as a gymnastics mat by removal of 6" of foam thickness and the addition of a 12-inch lattice base.
www.law4usa.org /seriousandcastastrophicinjuries.htm   (685 words)

  
 gymnastics mat - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
The TKO Strength Interlock Fitness Mat is made from high-density foam and is specially designed to absorb the shock that occurs on gym flooring.
This gymnastics mat which measures 3'6"x6' and 4" thick is designed to fit under our mini bar and most other mini bars.
The Aeromat APL Exercise Mat has one layer of 2 pounds high-density cross link foam with dark blue vinyl lamination which is easy to carry and clean with a damp cloth.
www.shopping.com /xGS-gymnastics_mat   (1300 words)

  
 GSC Multi-Purpose Mat 1041446   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A unique expando-fold mat that can be used in several different ways.
Either side may be used as a standard tumbling mat.
Mat is filled with 1 3/8" cross-linked polyethylene and covered with leather embossed Powerhyde vinyl.
www.grant-ent.com /gym/multi.htm   (167 words)

  
 Combination Landing Mat - 4' x 8' x 20 cm
This mat is made of polyurethane foam and cross-link foam to provide a firm surface for optimum footing.
The mat is made with hook and loop fasteners on the ends to allow surfaces to be joined.
The mat is double stitched and comes with reinforced carrying handles.
www.onlinesports.com /pages/I,CP-LM452048.html   (152 words)

  
 Resilite - Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Physical Education, & Pre-School Products
Resilite folding mats, when ordered with Velcro® on at least three sides (V-3 or V-4), can be hung on the wall as protective wall padding or simply for storage with Resilite RGM 980 Velcro® Mat Hangers.
The Velcro® mat hangers use a 2 3/4" wide aluminium extrusion into which a 1 3/4" wide piece of plastic back Velcro® is inserted.
Standard Velcro® mat hangers are supplied with hook Velcro® (corresponding loop Velcro® is sewn on all dual purpose folding mats).
www.resilite.com /fun_aprod_online.asp?p_ssec_code=VELCROMATHANGER   (194 words)

  
 Gymnastics Landing Mats at GymnasticsStuff.com
Gymnastics Panel Mats are basic tumbling mats that can also be used for stretching.
These gymnastics mats can be placed under low equipment such as the Low Balance Beam, Ultra Dome, and Pommel Top.
These mats use two layers of urethane foam of different densities and a top layer of crosslink foam for a sure footed landing.
www.gymnasticsstuff.com /LandingMatDescriptions.htm   (1296 words)

  
 Gymnastics Revolution - Parents Page - 203-798-8651
Time and again, people ask for my opinion on “home gymnastics.” Whether it be a backyard trampoline, a balance beam, a mat, or just kids bouncing on the bed, there are number of important pieces which make up my answers.
It also seems relevant to mention that home gymnastics equipment does not replace the need for a qualified instructor, and Gymnastics Revolution does not promote any parent coaching their child, or requiring the use of that home equipment.
In another article, I will discuss the role of the parent for the aspiring gymnast, but for now, suffice it to say that gymnastics is a wonderful part of many children’s lives, and that can and should certainly extend to the home.
www.gymnasticsrevolution.com /Parents1.htm   (670 words)

  
 Spieth Anderson - Gymnastics Catalogue/Gymnastics Equipment
The Round-Off Vault Mat surrounds the vaulting board giving you a larger safety zone target area during elite level round-off entry vaults.
The mat cannot and does not eliminate the possibility of very serious injury during this particular vault.
The base pit is 5’ x 10’ x 32” and includes 2 additional mats 5’ x 10’ x 8” providing 32” 40” and 48” landing surfaces.
www.spiethanderson.com /catalog/gymnastics/gym9.htm   (264 words)

  
 Gibson Gymnastics, Fitness and Dance Equipment.
For over 30 years Gibson has provided Gymnastics Equipment, Fitness Equipment, Dance and Stretch Bars to individuals and public and private institutions concerned about quality and safety when purchasing athletic equipment and supplies.
Gibson is the largest manufacturer of innovative dance and stretch bars in the United States and the sole distributor of Reisport grips and the Ezy ProBrace.
Because of the nature of the sport, the possibility of injury is inherent in gymnastics.
www.gibsongymnastics.com   (195 words)

  
 USAG JO Program | Men's Gymnastics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It is the responsibility of the coach to determine if ceiling mounted rings provided are acceptable for their gymnast's use.
Note: For Levels 9 and 10 1 additional landing mat of up to 4" can be used for landings of "D" or "E" skills, but the mats must be left in place throughout the routine.
High enough to swing without touching the landing mat; either by lowering the apparatus or by raising the landing surface.
www.thedigitalman.net /usag_jo_program/compulsory/equipment_specs.html   (676 words)

  
 The Trampoline Shop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Both types of mats are available in standard sizes and by custom order.  We can build a mat for any size trampoline.
The border of the mat is the portion which tends to fail first so we reinforce our borders with 18 oz.
Our mats are warranteed for a full 6 years.
www.thetrampolineshop.com /ttsmats.html   (347 words)

  
 Exercise Mat: exercise floor mat, rubber mat, gym mat, mat, floor mat, rubber floor mat, gymnastics mat, gymnastic mat, ...
This extemely durable clear vinyl mat is unobtrusive and allows the beauty or your flooring to show through.
These all-purpose foam mats create a soft yet durable pad for your equipment - eliminating equipment vibration - while protecting your wood, tile or carpeted floors from the impact of heavier pieces of fitness equipment.
This solid vinyl foam mat is designed to protect your floors from heavier exercise equipment, cushion and reduce aerobic impact, and help eliminate equipment vibration.
smedia.vermotion.com /media/8178/resources/exercise_mat.htm   (320 words)

  
 Armacell WWW 30. Gymnastics Mat - General information
ArmaSport Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Mats are especially soft to absorb the impact energy from your work-outs, but on the other hand they are hard enough to withstand the force without being fully compressed.
Therefore, 25 mm mats are especially suited for those of you who take a special interest in physiotherapy excercises.
Up to now, the ArmaSport Fitness and Gymnastics Mats as well as the Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Mats are the only product of their type to fully meet the requirements of DIN EN 12503.
www.armaflex.com /www/armacell/armacell.nsf/Title/INT-SPORT30GymnasticsMat-Generalinformation   (435 words)

  
 PE 247 GYMNASTICS THEMES/LESSON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Warm-Up: Have mats scattered on floor, on signal move into spaces around the mat.
Take weight back and forth across a line, travel along the bench with a change in direction, grasp bench and kick legs to land on the mat and use a log roll to travel back to the start.
Working alone with a piece of equipment and a mat, put together a roll, a jump with a saft landing, and a balance.
web.uvic.ca /~thopper/archive247/term2/week9/gymthemes.htm   (1808 words)

  
 Gymnastics Incline Mats and Foam Training Shapes
Incline Mats, also known as "Cheese Mats" are an essential training device for pre-school and beginning gymnast.
Folding mats can also find use as a mini-pit or spotting block when folded.
These mats are filled with polyurethane and covered with a durable easy to clean 18 oz.
www.perfectgrace.com /foam_shapes.htm   (231 words)

  
 Dollamur Sport Surfaces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Dollamur is the leading manufacturer of wrestling mats, martial arts mats, cheerleading mats, gymnastics mats, and home mats, and produces the leading industry mat brand known as Flexi-Roll®.
Whether you are considering the Dollamur Flexi-Roll® mat for commercial, education or home use, for wrestling or martial art, for cheerleading or gymnastics, for law enforcement use or parks and recreation, you will find no other product to match the durability, ultra-lightweight, flexible design of the Dollamur Flexi-Roll® sport surface mat and home mat.
The Flexi-Roll® wrestling mat is available with a vinyl surface, while the Flexi-Roll® martial art mat is available in vinyl and tatami surface for better grappling.
www.dollamur.com   (548 words)

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