RG Apparatus

Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport where gymnasts participate with 5 types of apparatus: rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. Gymnasts can compete individually or in teams of five. A panel of judges rewards gymnasts for their performance where gymnasts display their skill such as leaps, jumps, balances, pivots, acrobatics and apparatus handling.

Hoop

Size: Diameter - 80 cm to 90 cm at the inside.

Weight: At least 300 grams.

Material: Wood or plastic (it must be rigid, of non-bending material).

Colors: Any colour except gold and silver.

Ball

Size: Diameter - 18 cm to 20 cm.

Weight: At least 400 grams.

Material: Rubber or plastic.

Colors: Colors: Any colour except gold and silver. Fancy drawings will not be accepted only geometric drawings are appropriate.

Clubs

Size: Length - 40 cm to 50 cm.

Weight: At least 150 grams per club.

Material: Wood or plastic

Colors: Colors: Any colour except gold and silver. Both clubs can have different colors.

Rope

Size: Length - Proportionate to the height of the gymnast.

Ends: It has knots at the ends. Which may be wrapped to a length of 10 cm (no more) with a colored or neutral non-slip material.

Material: Hemp or any synthetic material.

Colors: Free to choose. Gold and silver are not allowed.

Ribbon

Stick

Size: Length - 50 cm to 60 cm including attachment-ring. Diameter: Maximum 1 cm.

Material: Wood, plastic or fibreglass.

Colors: Any colour except gold and silver.

The Ribbon

Length: 6 meters long. Width: 4 cm to 6 cm.

Weight: About 35 g (without stick and attachment).

Material: Satin or a non-starched derivative.

Colors: Any colour except gold and silver.

If you are interested in commencing Rhythmic Gymnastics or any other Glen Iris Gymnastics program, please click here to contact Tatiana Loukianenko, Glen Iris Gymnastics managing director.