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By Georgia Diaz


Gymnastics in Delaware involves a lot of physical and vigorous exercises that entails the use of agility, power, flexibility, power, coordination and balance; it is regarded as a type of sport worldwide. This sport like all other popular sports is governed by an international body that is run by experts in this field. Every state however has its own rules regarding the sport.

The sport has been divided to include different categories totaling seven in number; acrobatics, trampoline, group, tumbling, men artistic and women artistic gymnastics. The events range according to the type of category that the athletes participate in. Some events include high bar, pommel, parallel bar, vaults, balance and uneven beams.

Ladies have not been left behind and also have a category dedicated to them. The age of participants is from seven years and above. However, to take part in Olympics one must be above sixteen years of age. Strong psychological skills are highly essential because they aid to ease tricks performed that are difficult and of intense pressure. Majority of the women compete in four events.

Men competition involves a lot of vigorous exercises than that of women. Males take part in the sport when they reach puberty and thus not as young as ladies. This is because men need to be strong enough to participate. The same age limit as that of ladies applies when it comes to Olympic event. For the men, they are allowed to take part in as many as six categories.

Leaps, jumps, tosses and many other exercises using various apparatus are performed in the rhythmic category. Elements of ballet, dance and manipulation are incorporated. Apparatus used are hoops, ropes, ribbons and balls. This gymnastic event is limited to women only and they can participate as individuals or in groups.

Both men and women can participate in trampoline events. Athletes are allowed to perform individually or in pairs, however if in pairs then the athletes are required to complete synchronized moves. The moves involved are high-flying twists and flips with each bounce.

Olympics do not include tumbling events. However, it is performed both locally and internationally. The category involves a bouncing spring board. The bouncing surface allows the participant to do very complicated twists and flips which makes it more interesting. Two passes must be performed at each stage and each pass includes eight elements.

Acrobatics is considered to be a very unique event. Here, participates are regarded as the equipment and can perform in pairs of twos or fours. Different styles are involved and they include handstands, balances and holding hands. Pairing is not determined by the kind of gender. It can be all men, all women or mixed gender.

Group gymnastics in Delaware also known as team gym is an event that comprises of six to sixteen participants. Just like acrobatics, the groups may be of the same gender or mixed. Team gym may be allowed to perform in events like tumbling, mini-trampoline and vault and floor exercises. Despite being an international event, team gym is not incorporated in the Olympics.




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