General Gymnastics Technical Committee

This is the discipline for most people who want to try gymnastics. There are opportunities for all ages and abilities. Children often start out in recreation classes where the main emphasis is on fitness and fun! Coaches help children to develop co-ordination, strength, flexibility and gymnastics skills. They can work towards badges and certificates available through the British Gymnastics Awards Scheme. There are also competitive opportunities, displays and festivals. The North Region offers a number of competitions throughout the year with full details in the GGTC Rules and Code of Points that are updated each year.

SPORT FOR ALL
This is a Floor and Vault competition for the inexperienced gymnast. It is open to Boys and Girls. Gymnasts should not have competed in any other competitions other than as members of a School Team, prior to this event. It is a team and an individual event.

FLOOR and VAULT
There are THREE levels of competition.

• RECREATION LEVEL. This competition is designed for Gymnasts who are just beginning gymnastics and who have Bronze level BG membership.
• CLUB LEVEL. This competition is for those who have some competition experience.
• COMPETITION LEVEL. This is an event for more experienced gymnasts.

GENERAL GYMNASTICS
APPARATUS COMPETITION This is a four piece competition at three levels and gymnasts will work on Floor, Vault, Single Bar and Bench (or Conditioning for Boys)

PARTNER CHALLENGE
This is a pairs competition, open to all Gymnasts who do not Compete at an elite level in regional competition or above in Men's, Women's, Sports Acrobatics or Tumbling competitions judged on full FIG/IFSA Rules. Pairs may be Girls, Boys or 'Mixed'. The competition is based on a synchronised floor exercise and a vault.

GROUP CHALLENGE
This is a 'fours' competition, open to all Gymnasts who do not compete at an elite level in regional competition or above in Men's, Women's, Sports Acrobatics or Tumbling competitions judged on full FIG/IFSA Rules. The competition is based on a synchronised floor routine and vault. Groups may be Girls, Boys or 'Mixed'.

Other sections:

Adult Gymnastics groups cater for gymnasts who still want to enjoy training and competing regardless of their age and also for people starting their gymnastics careers later in life. There are opportunities to compete regionally and nationally and gymnastics is an excellent way to combine a social life and keep fit!

Gymnasts with a disability are welcome to take part in General Gymnastics events. They can also compete in Men's and Women's Artistic events, Sports Acrobatics, Trampoline, TeamGym and Rhythmic Gymnastics. There are many competitive opportunities within the disability programme and North Region gymnasts compete nationally and internationally.

The current Officers are:

Chairperson

Ms Paula Bone  paulaboro@hotmal.com

Secretary and Competitions

Mrs Enid Harrison

enid.harrison@british-gymnastics.org

Treasurer

Mrs Andrea Lamb