Women's Artistic Gymnastic

Girls of all ages perform artistic gymnastics from levels 1-10 or in international stream based on 7 stages. WAG consists of four apparatus:

Vault

After a run up of about twenty metres, the gymnast springs over the horse with both hands on it. There can be a varying degree of difficulty as the gymnast propels herself, spinning over the vault to a perfect landing.

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Uneven Bars

demonstrate strength, precision, rhythm, concentration and courage. The gymnast moves from one bar to another, alternating grip changes, releases and regrasps, saltos and changes of direction with circular swings.

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Balance Beam

an exercise of flexibility, concentration, rhythm, expression and balance. The gymnast performs an acrobatic sequence with or without flight elements, gymnastic jumps and turns. This is where the young girls start. The beam is 10cm wide. Balance and poise are crucial to mastering this apparatus. By using the Low Beam it enables the gymnasts to lose their fear before being put on the main beam.

When confidence has been built up the girls are moved to the apparatus. The Olympic Beam is 10cm wide, 4.8 meters long and at a height of 1.2 meters. The gymnast will perform jumps, leaps and tumbles, this requires concentration and confidence to master.

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The Floor

The gymnast displays grace, personality and technique, combining acrobatics, gymnastics and dance. The routine is performed on a mat surface to music.

Russia, Romania and China are the leading nations in artisitics gymnastics with Belarus, Ukraine, Australia, the United States, France and Spain strong contenders. Females leading the world in WAG are Ling Jie and Liu Xuan from China. Anna Kovalyova and Yekaterina Lobaznyuk from Russia and Ukraine's Liliya Podkopayeva are also leading names.