Monday, June 15, 2015

Rhythmic Gymnastics South Africa

The South Africa Gymnastics Federation Team Trophy competitions took place in the North, Inland, South and Coastal regions, catering for gymnasts across the country.

This event comprised of the discipline of Rhythmic Gymnastics and featured only girls, who were in the following age categories of under 7, under 9, under 11, over 11’s, under 13’s, over 13’s, under 15’s and over 15’s. All gymnasts received medals according to their performance, with their score determining whether it fell into the Gold, Silver or Bronze Medal category. The best team per level per age group were awarded with trophies.

This event is the very beginner level of Rhythmic Gymnastics and featured levels 1 – 3. (Some regions going up to level 6). All levels perform 2 apparatus skills.

The North Team Trophy took place on 9th May in Gauteng with over 400 girls in action. The Inland Team Trophy took place on the 16 May in Bloemfontein with 120 girls. The Coastal Team Trophy was held in Durban on the 30th May 2015 and saw 160 girls participate. The final team trophy (South) was held in Cape Town with approximately 350 girls partaking!

SAGF is  happy to see such wonderful participation of Rhythmic Gymnastics across the country! Well done to all gymnasts and officials who made these events a great success!

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