Non-Competitive Rhythmic Gymnastics
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RGNon-competitive performing rhythmic gymnastics is available for all age ranges, abilities and program goals. These programs are geared towards having fun, developing fitness, and acquiring fundamental skills using a variety of apparatus (i.e) ribbons, balls, and hoops.

Gymnastics provides a solid foundation of important skills such as balance, strength, flexibility and overall body awareness that can be transferred into other athletic activities.

There are various activities for those who are interested in non-competitive rhythmic gymnastics:
  • Annual Regional or Provincial Gymnaestradas
    Gymnastics Saskatchewan holds Regional or Provincial Gymnaestradas every year which are gala events for performing teams. Gymnaestrada means a festival of gymnastics.
  • National and International Gymnaestradas
    All with the focus on participation. These events occur every four years. Gymnasts participating in these gymnaestradas are generally senior and experienced gymnasts. Each province creates a performing group that audtions for a space in the international event by attending the National Gymnaestrada the year before. This group is made up of gymnasts from across the province.
  • Challenge Cup
    Held annually at the end of the season. This is an adjudicated event for group performances (under 12, 12-14, 15-17 and 18 & over). Details are listed in the Rhythmic Technical Regulations. The Challenge Cup is held earlier in the day and is followed up with an evening Gala performance. It is open to clubs across Western Canada.
  • Other Galas
    Any club may host a gala event and invite other clubs to participate. Performing groups have the opportunity to show their skills at the Northern Gala which is held in Saskatoon in the spring of each year

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 June 2011 12:26