Beam

The balance beam is an event which stimulates balance awareness among female gymnasts. The beam itself is about 125cm high, 5m long and 10cm wide. Routines include tumbling, turns, upside down feats and a leap series.

PommelHorse

An upright frame with 2 handles which enables a male gymnast to combine strength, power and dexterity in a sequence of complex moves whilst traversing the entire length of the apparatus.

AsymmetricBars

Gymnasts competing on this event must maintain a good body shape whilst swinging, turning and even flying between two bars.

Rings

Two circular handles suspended from the ceiling which allow a male gymnast to perform swings, strength and power moves.

Floor

The floor is a carpeted area, 40ft x 40ft, usually a sprung surface. Female Gymnasts perform a series of tumbling and dance moves to music in a routine that lasts between 70-90 seconds,
While Male gymnasts do a series of tumbling and strength moves without music.

ParallelBars

A narrow set of bars at the same height upon which the male gymnast performs a series of strength and power moves.

Vault

Gymnasts sprint down a runway, up to a maximum of 75 feet long, before leaping on a springboard and holding their bodies straight while punching the vault and flipping over to a standing position. In advanced gymnastics, twists and somersaults are added before landing.

HighBar

A single bar event for males, which comprises of a series of swings, turns and flight elements.