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.
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Individuals |
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Section |
Number of Age Groups |
Age Groups |
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Novice |
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Level 1 – 3 |
4 |
u/7; u/9; u/11 and over 11 |
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Levels |
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Level 4 – 7 |
5 |
u/9; u/11; u/13; u/15 and over
15 |
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Voluntary |
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Level 8 and 9 |
4 |
u/11; u/13; u/15 and over 15 |
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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.
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Groups |
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Group |
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Age |
Free Dance - Novice |
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(Regional
Competition) |
Free Dance |
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U11 |
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Ball |
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Turning 9 or older in year of
competition |
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Hoop |
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Turning 10 or older in the
year of competition |
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Elite |
5 balls |
Turning 11 or older in the
year of competition |
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Junior |
5 balls |
F.I.G. Rules |
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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.