Gymnastics for All

Introduction

Gymnastics for All can be characterised as the basis for all sports as it encourages coordination, team work and mobility. It includes leisure activities for all age groups, in particular in the fields of -but not limited to- gymnastics, dance, apparatus gymnastics and team sports. Such activities take into account the various national and cultural particularities.

Gymnastics for All is a unique opportunity to promote a healthy and active lifestyle and acts as an important social and cultural factor. There is no other sport organising regularly major events that brings together thousands of active boys and girls, women and men.

In Europe alone, more than 10 million gymnasts practice Gymnastics for All as active members of clubs and national federations.

The Technical Committee organises three Gymnastics for all Festivals -EUROGYM, European Gym for Life Challenge and Golden Age Gym Festival- and several workshops like the Educational Choreo Camp and the Gymnastics for Fun seminar. Furthermore, European Gymnastics has been a proud partner of the European Week of Sport since its creation in 2015.

Introduction to Gymnastics for All

EUROGYM

EUROGYM, which takes place every two years, has the objective to unite young European gymnasts. There is no competition, the programme is centred on sports activities and play, exchange and encounter. Numerous workshops give the participants the possibility to discover and try new forms of activities and movements with people of the same age. One of the strong points is the performance created by the different groups which is presented to the public at different venues throughout the host city. Diversity is guaranteed as these groups represent a lot of countries. One of the highlights of the festival, apart from the opening and closing ceremonies, is the magnificent gala where groups selected are represented. In their spare time, an active, social and cultural programme is set up to ensure the participants have the time of their life!

European Gym for Life Challenge

After a successful test event in 2014, European Gymnastics officially started the European Gym for Life Challenge in Liege (BEL) in 2018. Groups consisting of a minimum of 6 gymnasts can participate in this gymnastics festival and have their programme evaluated. The aim is to improve the quality of group performances by giving an evaluation and feedback, including advice on how to improve. Moreover, the EGFL provides the opportunity to create an interesting and exciting event in gymnastics, both for the gymnasts and for the audience. It’s also the chance to create a further tool in the field of choreography and to share the ‘know how’ in order to enhance the entire field of group performances / display. Each performance will be evaluated according to the following criteria: • Entertainment value • Innovation, originality and variety • Technique, quality and safety • Overall impression The evaluation will be carried out by a panel of 4 experts who are experienced in the fields of performance, artistry, technique and choreography. Three people will give feedback to the coaches.

Golden Age Gym Festival

Aimed at gymnasts aged 50+, this festival has the objective to inform the "older" generation of the 50 member federations of European Gymnastics about numerous forms of movements. Health in general as well as specific instruction measures to maintain or recover mobility are important objectives of this event. To the pleasure to move and to do gymnastics are added the social aspects and cultural values of these events; all these facts increase the attractiveness of the Golden Age Gym Festival. These festivals are organised every two years, in a place where it is warm and sunny, preferably in mid-season when the prices are interesting. The participants shall have the possibility to combine this event with their vacation and to spend one week in the sun. A test event was held in 2005 in Maspalomas (ESP). With 1300 participants from 20 countries, it showed that the objectives and the programme were highly appreciated. The 1st official Golden Age Gym Festival was held in 2008, again in Maspalomas.

Educational Choreo Camp

Organised every two years, the ECC aims to improve the quality of choreographies in view of participation in festivals. The two-day course is based on both theory and practical lessons and focuses on these three areas: choreography, evaluation and giving feedback. It will give you the tools and conditions based on the different elements to create and develop a good show and memorable performance.

Gymnastics for Fun seminar

How can you help the gymnast to develop gymnastics elements in a creative and fun way? How can you use apparatus to create a good combination of physical training and developing motor skills? The Gymnastics for Fun seminar aims to give your new ideas to the questions above by exchanging ideas and experiences with participants from other countries. The format of the Seminar includes both lessons from experts in physical training for Children and Youth and motor skills development, discussions, group studies and practical parts to share ideas of creative and funny gymnastic training.

European Week of Sport

The European Week of Sport aims to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. The Week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire Europeans to #BeActive on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise more. This initiative is led by the European Commission and started in 2015. European Gymnastics has been an official partner of the European Week of Sport since the beginning. The week takes place annually from 23 to 30 September, all over Europe!

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