Elite Gymnastics RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS EVENTS
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Each movement of a rhythmic gymnastics routine involves a high degree of athletic skill. Physical abilities needed by a rhythmic
gymnast include strength, power, flexibility, agility, dexterity and endurance. In the group event, athletes need to develop teamwork,
sensitivity, quick adaptation and anticipation.

Because each piece of apparatus is so different in its composition, the athlete must coordinate very difficult body movements with
the apparatus elements. The gymnast also needs to make many physical adjustments between each event.
   
   


Ball
Material: Rubber or
synthetic material
Diameter: 18-20 cm
(7-7.8 in)
Weight: 400 grams (14 oz.) minimum

Clubs
Material: Wood or
synthetic material
Length: 40-50 cm (15.6-19.5 in)
Diameter: 3 cm (1.2 in)
maximum for head of club
Weight: 150 grams each
 (5.25 oz)
   


Hoop
Material: Wood or plastic
Diameter: Interior is
80-90 cm (31.2-35.1 in)
Weight: 300 grams
(10.5 oz) minimum

Ribbon
Material: Stick- wood or synthetic material; Ribbon- satin or similar
non-starched material
Diameter/Width: Stick- 1 cm (0.39 in); Ribbon-4-6 cm
(1.56-2.34 in)
Length: Stick- 50-60 cm (19.5-23.4 in); Ribbon-
6 m (6.54 yards)
Weight: Ribbon- 35 grams (1.225 oz) minimum
   



Rope
Material: Hemp or synthetic material, knotted at each end
Length: Proportionate to the size of the gymnast

 Competition Area
Material: Carpeting
Length: 13 m x 13 m
(42.51 feet x 42.51 feet)