Gymnastic Codes
Here at Aspiring Gymsports we have classes for everything from Pre-school all the way up to high end competitive, and everything in between.
We are the only club in the country to support all seven gymnastics codes within New Zealand.
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Gymnastics for All
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Aerobic Gymnastics
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Parkour
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Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
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Rhythmic Gymnastics
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Trampoline & Tumbling
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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Gymnastics for All (GfA)
Gymnastics for All is the flagship gymnastics discipline that believes gymnastics is a sport for everyone. Occasionally reffered to as General Gymnastics or Recreational Gymnastics, it offers activities, programs, and competitions suitable for all ages and abilities. The focus is on fun, fitness, friendship, and fundamentals. Gymnastics provides the building blocks for other sports and benefits child development. It develops strong bones, muscles, posture, balance, coordination, and flexibility. It's a sport for life, with options for performing, competing, staying fit, or exploring freestyle movement. Gymnastics for All is inclusive, engaging, and adaptable to individual interests and goals. All of this makes Gymnastics for All the perfect place to start in the sport of gymnastics.
To watch what its about, take a look here. https://youtu.be/VEN-r9w9G0I
Aerobic Gymnastics (AER)
Aerobics is a sport that involves performing complex and intense movement patterns to music. It combines gymnastics skills with dance, promoting flexibility, power, and strength. Whether competing individually, in pairs, or as a group, aerobics offers a fun and energetic way to stay fit. Mastering high-intensity movements, developing strength and flexibility, and performing with friends are key aspects of this dynamic sport. Aerobic Gymnasts compete on a wooden floor that is either 7x7m or 10x10m depending on competitive categories.
To watch what its about, take a look here. https://youtu.be/o9fsQjMl8tc
Parkour (PK)
Originating on the streets in France, Parkour in its purest sense is the art of getting from one point to another by navigating obstacles in the fastest, secure, and most efficient way possible. Over time it has also started to become synonymous with Free-running, which although derived from Parkour, has a focus on artistry, style, fluidity, and mastery. Parkour is now recognised as a discipline under the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).
FIG Parkour events include Speed and Freestyle categories, where athletes race through obstacles or aim impress judges with their skills.
To watch what its about, take a look here. https://youtu.be/qU0fuy5OSlA
Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)
Men's Artistic Gymnastics has a long history dating back over 2500 years, originating in ancient Greece and further developed by the Romans for military training. Modern Gymnastics began with Friedrich Ludwig Jahn and evolved through competitions.
The 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki marked a turning point, introducing the six apparatus used today. Specialists were introduced in 1992, allowing gymnasts to concentrate on specific apparatus extending careers and increasing competition. In 2001, the traditional horse was replaced with a vaulting table for development and safety purposes. Apparatus are: Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault Table, Parallel Bars, & Horizontal Bar.
Today Men's Artistic Gymnastics continues to evolve as a sophisticated and highly competitive sport.
To watch what its about, take a look here. https://youtu.be/UqpDN3dlCW0
Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG)
Rhythmic Gymnastics is a sport that combines gymnastics, ballet, and modern dance. It has ancient origins that even outdate the Gymnastics of the Ancient Greeks, and held its first World Championships in 1963. Gymnasts perform routines using hand-held apparatus like the Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon, and Rope.
The sport emphasizes flexibility, musical interpretation, and risk-taking. Routines are performed individually or in groups, showcasing skill, artistry, and athleticism. It is a captivating discipline that merges sport and art, leaving audiences amazed by the gymnasts' breathtaking performances.
To watch what its about, take a look here. https://youtu.be/ilUTe1xaJZw
Trampoline & Tumbling (TRA)
Trampoline and Tumbling, also known as Trampoline Gymnastics started in 1934 when George Nissen created the first trampoline prototype inspired by circus acrobats. Trampolining became popular for backyard fun and pilot training in World War II. The Fédération Internationale de Trampoline (FIT) was established after the 1964 World Championships and eventually dissolved at the end of 1998. Trampolining became a FIG discipline as of the start of 1999, and became an Olympic sport in 2000. Technological advancements improved trampoline height and scoring.
Trampoline gymnasts compete in Individual, Synchronized, Double Mini, and Tumbling categories.
To watch what its about, take a look here. https://youtu.be/8w5pC-13a5c
Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)
Artistic Gymnastics has undergone possibly more transformation than any other Olympic sport. Women's participation in the workforce during the Industrial Revolution led to the emergence of group calisthenics for women, frequently called Swedish Gymnastics and commonly performed to music. These routines became the first competitive exercises for women, and team competition was the only event for women at the 1928 Olympic Games. Women's athletic achievements gained recognition in the latter half of the 20th century. Since 1956, Women's Artistic Gymnastics has consisted of four modern events, with equipment evolving to accommodate increased difficulty. The Uneven Parallel Bars transformed to resemble the men's Horizontal Bar and are now simply called Uneven Bars.
Apparatus are: Vault Table, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, & Floor Exercise.
Artistic gymnastics emphasizes agility, artistry, flexibility, power, and style, with judging criteria based on difficulty, execution, dynamics, strength, flexibility, balance, and artistry.
To watch what its about, take a look here. https://youtu.be/Rr-NVhPJRJg
