Keith Hughes is chairman of the national team gym committee. He tells WinkBall about team gym , how it works and about it's growth in popularity.
Gymnastics is a sport that involves performing exercises demanding strength, agility, co-ordination, flexibility, balance and above all grace. Gymnastics evolved from exercises used by the ancient Greeks and circus performers into the competitive and elegant sport it is today. In gymnastics TeamGym is a team competition that consists of three sections: women, men and mixed teams. A team comprises between 6 and 12 gymnasts and can exhibit gymnastic skills in three different disciplines: floor, trampette and tumbling. All 3 require effective teamwork, excellent technique and spectacular acrobatic elements and the competitions generate an excellent spirit and atmosphere which are attractive and exciting for participants and spectators. WinkBall citizen video reporters were in Gloucester for the TeamGym British Championships on Saturday, 7th May 2011, asking the coaches and participants how they became involved the sport, why they love TeamGym, their experiences at the event and their future aspirations. We would like to know what YOU think, please post a comment to this wall!