Circular 5:  Rhythmic Gymnastics Program – Age Groups

 

Herewith are the new Age Groups for Level 1 – 10. The new age groups will be applicable as of 2005. 
Please consult the General Rules in the 2002 edition of the SAGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Program for any other information regarding the prescribed routines.

 

Individuals

Section

Number of Age Groups

Age Groups

Novice

Level 1 – 3

4

u/7; u/9; u/11 and over 11

Levels

Level 4 – 7

5

u/9; u/11; u/13; u/15 and over 15

Voluntary

Level 8 and 9

4

u/11; u/13; u/15 and over 15

Level 10

1

16 and over

 
Please note: The same rules will be valid as in the past.
e.g
·         If a gymnast turns 11 on the first of January she will be u/11 for that year. 
·         If she turns 11 on the 31st December she will be u/13 for the following year.

 

Groups

Group

 

Age

Free Dance - Novice

 

(Regional Competition)

Free Dance 

 

U11

Ball

 

Turning 9 or older in year of competition

Hoop

 

Turning 10 or older in the year of competition

Elite

5 balls

Turning 11 or older in the year of competition

Junior

5 balls

F.I.G. Rules

Senior

5 ribbons

3 hoops and 2 sets of clubs

F.I.G. Rules

 
 
 
Please note:                   
·         Senior groups with any aspirations to qualify for the World Championships or African Championships in 2006 must perform 
·         at least one of their two routines at the National Championships in August 2005.