Gymnastics
Gymnastics combines strength, flexibility and artistry. Training and competition opportunities are offered in female artistic, male artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.
Athletes can compete in their selection of events within these disciplines at the appropriate level to their ability. Female artistic (floor, tumbling, vault, beam, uneven bars). Male artistic (floor, tumbling, vault, pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, high bar). Rhythmic (floor, hoop, ball, ribbon, rope).
Gymnastics is one of Special Olympics expanding sports with 447 athletes currently participating in 36 different clubs.
The links below will provide you with more detailed information on Gymnastics in Special Olympics and also a link to the National Governing Body - Irish Gymnastics.
Coaching Guide
Rules for Rythmic Gymnastics
Rules for Artistic Gymnastics
