Preview of the 4th European Gym for Life Challenge

On Saturday 13 July, the Northern Norwegian town Bodo will welcome 1250 gymnasts from 11 countries for the 4^th edition of the European Gym for Life Challenge.

59 groups will aim to deliver the performance of their lives. The main objective of the European Gym for Life Challenge is to improve the quality of the performances, focusing on the ‘show effect’, or the attractiveness for spectators.

Each performance will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Entertainment value and overall impression
• Innovation and originality
• Technique, quality and safety
• Variety and diversity

 

All parts have equal value, up to 5 points per criteria. The evaluation is carried out by a panel of 4 experts in the field of performance, artistry, technique, and choreography. After each performance, the Evaluators give the 4 scores per criteria and the total score. All scores are given independently with the 4 scores added together.

Each group will receive feedback by experts, including positive points from the performance and recommendations on how the performance can be improved.

All groups receive a gold, silver or bronze trophy. All gymnasts receive a medal and a diploma.

European Gymnastics Gymnastics for All Technical Committee President Hlif Thorgeirsdottir is eager to witness what Bodo has on offer: “The Gymnastics Federation of Norway, the LOC and the European Gymnastics TC GfA have been working tremendously and are ready to welcome over 1000 gymnasts to the 4th edition of European Gym for Life Challenge. We want you all to experience the best gymnastics week of your life, performing and socialising with friends from all over Europe. I can assure you that the LOC and the hospitality of the Norwegian people will not disappoint you. We hope that you will leave Bodo inspired, with a big smile and ready to come back to our next European Gym for Life Challenge in 2026. The beautiful city of Bodo is waiting for you and for your group!”

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