Equipment Specs. & Rules

For information purposes only. As rules governing the Specs involving equipment are sometimes changed or amended or even different in certain areas, it is highly recommended that you check with your respective Federation or Governing Body prior to entering any competition. All equipment used in competition do not need to be F.I.G. approved, on the other hand, they must meet the required standards, as all equipment is usually checked prior to and sometimes during each competition.
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Description

User age

F.I.G.

C.R.S.G.F

USA GYM.

Provincial

Ontario

Ropes All Material: Hemp or similar synthetic type.
Proportionate to the height of the gymnast.
Ends: No handles, one knots (max 10cm), may be wrapped with antislip material.
Thickness: Uniform diameter.
Color: All (*)bright, must be visible in the air.

Same
 Same Same Same
Hoop (Sr) 12 and up Material: Wood or plastic synthetic.
Diam: (inner) 80 to 90cm.
Weight: Min. 300gr.
Shape: (Profile) Circular, square, rectangular or oval.
May be decorated with tape.
Colors: All (*)
 Same Same
 Same Same
Hoop (Jr) 12 and under n/a Same as above except for Diam: Min. 70cm.
Weight: Min. 200 gr.		 Same as above Same Same
Ball (Sr)
(national & international competitions)		 12 and up Diam:18-20cm
Weight: Min. 400gr.
Color: All (*)
Material: Rubber or plastic		 Same Same
no gold or silver		 Same Same
Ball (Jr) Under 12 n/a Diam: Min.16cm.
Max.20cm.
Weight: Min 300gr.
Material: Rubber or plastic		 Children age group 200gr. Levels 5-8 330gr
No gold or silver		 Diam: Min 15cm
Weight: 250gr		 Same as CRSGF
Clubs (Sr) 12 and up Material: Wood, plastic or synthetic.
Length: 40 to 50 cm.
Weight: 150gr. each.
Head Diam: Max 3cm.
Shape: Bottle type.
May be decorated with tape or antislip material.
Color: All (*) Pair may differ.		 Same Same Same Same
Clubs (Jr) 12 and under n/a Same as above except for:
Length: Max 36cm.
Weight: 100gr. per club
 Same Same Same
Ribbon (Sr)
(national & international competitions)		 15 and up Length: 6m.The end attached to the stick is folded for 1m.and stitched on both sides.
Width: 4 to 6cm.
Color: All (*)
Material: Satin or similar non starched.
Weight: 35gr min		 Same Same Same Same
Ribbon (Jr) or Groups 12 to 14 & Groups Same as above except for length: 5m Same Same Same Same
Ribbon Stick All Material: Wood or synthetic material.
Shape: Cylindrical- (10cm tape or antislip material grip allowed).
Length: 50 to 60 cm. (including ring)
Diam.: Max 1cm.
 Same Same Same Same
Attachment
(Stick)		 All Material: Thread, nylon, metal and or series of articulated rings.
Length: max 7cm.		 Same Same Same Same
Carpets All 13x13m. exercise area
Safety area up to 1m wide
 Same Same Same Same

(*) According to the Intercontinental Judging Course, Lahti Findland, Nov. 24 to 29 1996.
P.S. There are no set standards for equipment used in General or Recreational Gymnastics. This type of equipment is also available through our catalogue.

 



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