Gymnastics Competition (*qualifying event)

Dates: Sunday 23 July 2023

Time: 10am to 1pm

Location: Gymnastics Centre,99 Loftus St, Leederville WA 6007

Cost: $20 (+ booking fee)

Coordinator: Debbs Van Hagen (Email: wa.gymnastics@specialolympics.com.au)

Competition details:

Special Olympics local competitions are for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, who wish to compete against other athletes in their chosen sport, and qualify for Special Olympics' state and national competitions. They include:

- A high-quality competition, with multiple divisions for beginner, intermediate and advanced players

- Qualified judges and support officials

- Award presentations

- Performance results and feedback

Competition rules:

1. The competition will include 3 levels of competition for athletes to choose from. Each level will include 4 events. Athletes can choose to compete in up to 4 events in one level of competition only.

LEVEL A – Skill list designed for athletes who cannot stand and/or perform without the assistance of wheelchairs, walkers, or spotters.

Women:
• Floor Exercise
• Vault
• Uneven Bars
• Balance Beam

Men:
• Floor Exercise
• Vault
• Parallel Bars
• Single Bar

LEVEL B – Skill list designed for athletes who can perform independently.

Women:
• Floor Exercise
• Vault
• Uneven Bars
• Balance Beam

Men:
• Floor Exercise
• Vault
• Pommel Horse
• Horizontal Bar

LEVEL C – Compulsory routines for athletes.

Women:
• Floor Exercise
• Vault
• Uneven Bars
• Balance Beam

Men:
• Floor Exercise
• Vault
• Pommel Horse
• Horizontal Bar

For all the details on the Artistic Gymnastic Routines please visit the following links:

- Women's Artistic Gymnastics Rules and Support Documentation or for the routine written instructions click here. .

- Men's Artistic Gymnastics Rules and Support Documentation or for the routine written instructions click here.

2. Attire - Gymnasts may wear a long sleeve, short sleeve, or sleeveless leotard or unitard of their choosing. Bare legs or footless tights (flesh color or the same color as the leotard) are permitted. Gymnasts may have bare feet or wear gymnastics slippers. Hair should be pulled back from the face and no jewelry is to the worn.

Competition schedule: (*Draft only)

10:00am - Welcome

10:15am - Warm-up

10:45am – Women & Men Competition events

12:30pm - Award Presentations

Note: The final schedule will be included in the information pack sent out to all athletes prior to the day once all athlete registrations have been received.

Who can get involved?

- Athletes who are registered as 2023 Special Olympics members

- Athletes who train and/or compete with an existing gymnastics club or program

- Athletes who want to become eligible to compete in upcoming Special Olympics state and national competitions, including our upcoming 2023 State Games.

How to register:

To compete in the competition, athletes must register online via this page by Friday 14 July. Athletes register as an individual player, and teams will be determined on the day.

Before the day, all registered athletes will receive an information pack with further information on the event.

Need support? Please contact Special Olympics WA at info.wa@specialolympics.com.au.