Acrobatic Gymnastics
Acrobatic Gymnastics if formed using a combination of choreography and complex acrobatic skills performed in partnership on a 12x12 metre floor. Each partnership must perform a routine to instrumental music and has a maximum of duration 2 minutes 30 seconds.
There are 5 sub disciplines to acrobatics: Men’s Pair, Women’s Pair, Mixed Pair, Women’s Trio and Men’s Four. Gymnasts are required to work in harmony and trust, each responsible for their partner or partners, to showcase their skills and artistry which will delight any spectator.
Great Britain is one of the most respected nations in Acrobatic Gymnastics and has achieved success at European and World level competitions with medals in all categories.
Tumbling
Tumbling is an impressive discipline within gymnastics, involving strength,
confidence, co-ordination and accuracy. The action takes no more than a few
seconds but requires years of hard work. Gymnasts gain speed and power by running
down a 25-meter track to perform a series of preselected somersaults and twists.