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1.4.11. Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of exercises requiring physical strength, agility and
coordination.
The various forms of exercises (each requiring specifi c apparatus and space) may be briefl y described
as the following:
• Uneven Bars
• Balance Beam
• Floor Exercise
• Vault
• High and Parallel Bars
• Still Rings
• Pommel Horse
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Rhythmic Gymnastics
• Trampoline and Tumbling
• Aerobic Gymnastics
• Team Gymnastics
• Display Gymnastics
The above events are generally performed indoors and require the following special characteristics:
General fl oor area
The overall respective fl oor areas for the various apparatus are dealt with in detail in the multi-purpose
halls section. In general a suspended timber or vinyl sheeted fl oor suffi ces for most of the apparatus.
Some apparatus will, however, require canvas (or other synthetic material) clad dense foam mats for
the Gymnasts personal protection.
Floor events
Gymnastics
The fl oor event takes place on a 12 metre square sprung fl oor which comprises the following:
• Carpet laid over a hard foam which in turn is placed over a layer of plywood which is
supported by springs or dense foam blocks.
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