Leotards.....no not a whinge just a question?

[Lucy]

I am considering actually competing again and just wondered what the official word on wearing shorts is...basically can I get away with shorts (matched to leotard) at g4 in the east?

[Elliot]

You should be able to do it but it depends on how strict your region is. Don't think you are supposed to thought but can't see why not.

[Rosie]

We weren't allowed at G4 in west midlands- but they're meant to be phasing it in or something.

[Jasmine Lee]

I don't think you will be able because they have seperated the competitions, at least in my region West Midlands, we all compete on the same day but we have qualifying competition g3/4 all ages the the g5/6/7 they are allowed shorts up to a certain age and with permission from the organisers if over 18 I think. So I'm guessing you wont be allowed shorts becasue g4 is classed as competitor now.

[Lucy]

I am way over 18 (part of the reason for wanting to wear shorts:p ) I'll have to find out who the organisers are.

[Gingerheid]

It's hopefully only a matter of time - at some stage the rules they currently have are going to blow up in someones face!

If girls, unlike men, had a joint in their legs mid thigh that they needed to not bend during moves, I'd understand why it's fair that men can cover their legs and women can't.

Other than that - nope. The current dress rules are a great way of scaring people away from a truly wonderful sport.

[peter edge]

The current dress rules are a great way of scaring people away from a truly wonderful sport just thinking, would wearing kilts scare people away or make it more interesting?
A second thought, its often asked what men wear under their kilts, what do women wear under theirs?http://www.british-gymnastics.org/memberforum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Gingerheid]

just thinking, would wearing kilts scare people away or make it more interesting?
I think it would have to be agreed that, unlike shorts, kilts would not be pratical for trampolining, and would make it impossible to judge lines (for both men and women). I think they remain most appropriate for bagpiping and highland dancing.

A second thought, its often asked what men wear under their kilts, what do women wear under theirs?http://www.british-gymnastics.org/memberforum/images/icons/icon10.gif
If you are thinking about risking asking a wearer of a kilted skirt the next time you pop along to your local highland games, may I suggest you don't ask a sword dancer? :p

(PS - now there's a thought - I wonder if there's any highland dancing going on in Bucks!)

[peter edge]

I`m not sure of the protocol of sword dancing, do women sword dance? as after attending my friends wedding several years ago in Edinburgh I`ve seen enough of what lurks under a Scotsmans kilt to last a lifetime!!http://www.british-gymnastics.org/memberforum/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://www.british-gymnastics.org/memberforum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Gingerheid]

Small risk of going off topic? Nah - never! :D

http://www.forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.uk/pics/Dancers%20.jpg :)

Ok - is there a prize for managing to make this about trampolining again?

[Kelly Jordan]

Wow they're jumping!!!
It'd be kewl to see them try that on a trampoline!!!
Hehehe - do i get the prize?!?!

[Gingerheid]

Hehehe - do i get the prize?!?!I dunno what it is though - I just asked if there was one!:)

However, if highland dancing judges can judge people wearing kilts and skirts, I wonder if they could teach trampoline judges something about judging people wearing shorts.

[peter edge]

Ok - is there a prize for managing to make this about trampolining again?
well.....there does appear to be a bouncy castle in the back ground if that countshttp://www.british-gymnastics.org/memberforum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Steve Adamson]

Getting back on topic I think the point is that it is irrelevant what is being worn for trampolining as long as everyone wears the same thing, be it Leotards, shorts & T-shirts, Leotard & Gymnastic trousers or even Kilts, one rule should apply to all.

[Lucy]

I don't even see the need for the same dress...I don't want to stop anyone from wearing a leotard if they wish. It always seems a little unfair that blokes get to wear trousers, although I think it would be quite funny to see them in leotards although possibly a bit indecent!;)

[Steve Adamson]

I just can't see the logic in a rule that women wear leotards so their form can be judged but men must wear gymnastic trousers, and if it's the shape of the leg that is being looked at then why do shorts make a blind bit of difference?

[Gingerheid]

There's no excuse for the different rules, there's room for a small suggestion of inequality and sexual discrimination. If even the highland dancers can be judged wearing the same thing, trampolininsts definitely can be.

[Jasmine Lee]

I personally have no problem with leotards, I would rather have sleeves than sleeve-less like the boys. The rules are the rules, if you don't like it don't compete just train, because as long as you wear sensible clothing to training sessions you will never have to wear a leotard. You get on the trampoline a maximum of three times on the day were you have to clearly show you are in a leotard, warm ups you wear short,jogging bottoms etc over it. Your routine will take no longer than 2 minutes and at least at a competiton everyone is wearing it, you are not the only one, no1 else cares.

[Lucy]

Fair enough you don't have a problem, but honestly have you never challenged a rule in your life? Not all rules have good reasoning behind them and when there are such glaring differences between what men and women wear and the reasoning given for it doesn't stand up then it needs to be challenged.

[Kelly Jordan]

I personally would rather just wear a long-sleeved leotard for competition, but i know many people who would like to wear shorts (i.e. Milano hipsters) ...
The argument is that judges can not see lines if girls wear shorts, so please someone tell me how they can judge guys through trousers?!?!?!

[Rosie]

I personally think the guys should at least wear shorts rather than trousers. All the guys at uni are made to compete in trousers even tho they don't have to because it makes them look neater and hides a multitude of sins, like slightly bent legs which we get marked down for if we did it.

But personnally i don't really mind just wearing a leotard, when i was younger my gymnastics club insisted you only wore a leotard when training- right up until i left for uni at 18, because you dont compete wearing shorts, so you should train how you'd compete.

Grant there is an inequality, but i don't really think its practical for the guys to compete in just a leotard. And seeing as a lot of peoples shorts of choice are milano ones which only cover a couple of inches of your legs anyway, it hardly seems worth wearing them anyway

[Jasmine Lee]

Totally agree about the milano hipsters Rosie, they barely cover your bum and I think visually they cut the leg at an odd lenght and angle making the leg look bigger (that is only my opinion not fact) I have never questioned the rules but I only started competing 4 years ago so before my first competiton (when I was nearly 17) I knew to compete I had to wear a leotard, I was old enough to make a decision and respect the rules. It is possible that because I come from a dance background leotards never bothered me cos gymnastic ones are way bigger and higher at the neck so I have never really felt exposed. I do not have the perfect body and trust me I wobble a much as the next person, but I do my routine then cover up again, I don't turn it into a huge thing because I am too nervous about form and performing well to be worried about the size of my bum or legs. Lucy when you get to g3 you will be expected to bounce without shorts so I would get used to it now - we all wear it so you wont be the only one. Again I don't think it is unfair that boys get to wear trousers, they are hardly flattering, expose quite a bit of the male body (from a judging point of view) and you can tell when the legs are not straight by how the material hangs from the legs, ( incredibly baggy around the knees) and the unitard they have to wear, well given the choice between high necked long sleeved leotards or skimpy thin strapped low necked ones- girls style wins everytime for me.