Women's Artistic (WAG)
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What Is Competitive Women's Artistic Gymnastics?
Competitive Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) is an exciting and dynamic sport that combines strength, flexibility, balance, and artistry. In this discipline, athletes perform routines on four apparatuses: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Each event highlights different skills and qualities, showcasing the gymnast's athleticism and creativity.
The Four Apparatuses:
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Vault During their 25m approach to the vault the gymnasts must develop the necessary power to complete all their aerial skills before landing. Upon take off from the springboard the gymnast explosively propels herself upwards, dynamically pushing off the vault to generate greater height and distance in the second phase of flight. This enables a higher level of acrobatic skill and extension to be performed prior to a stable landing.
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Uneven Bars This event emphasizes swing, release, and transition skills as gymnasts navigate between two horizontal bars set at different heights. Routines include impressive aerial maneuvers, grip changes, and fluid connections.
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Balance Beam The balance beam, just four inches wide, tests precision, grace, and nerves. Gymnasts perform acrobatic skills, leaps, turns, and dance elements while maintaining balance and poise.
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Floor Exercise Performed on a cushioned, spring-loaded surface, the floor routine blends powerful tumbling passes with expressive dance choreography. Music enhances the performance, highlighting the gymnast's personality and artistry.
The Journey to Competition
Gymnasts progress through various levels in Women's Artistic Gymnastics, beginning with foundational skills in pre-competitive classes and advancing to more complex routines. Training focuses on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. As athletes develop, they have opportunities to compete at local, regional, national, and even international levels.
Why Choose Women's Artistic Gymnastics?
This sport is more than physical activity; it fosters discipline, resilience, and self-expression. Gymnasts learn to set goals, overcome challenges, and perform under pressure—skills that benefit them both in and out of the gym.
Whether your child dreams of competing at the highest level or simply wants to explore a fun and rewarding sport in our recreation classes (click here to learn more), Women's Artistic Gymnastics offers a supportive environment for growth and achievement.
Programme invitations are offered after trials and testing. Please register your expression of interest for a date/time by emailing manager@olympia.org.nz.
Link - GNZ Wag Whānau Guide 2023
Link - Olympia Gymnastic Sports - Competitive Handbook 2024
Link - GNZ International Tours Manual 2023
Link - WAG Code of Points 2020-2024
