Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)
Apparatus Description

Vault (VT)

Length of the Vaulting Table: 1.20. Width: 95 cm. Height max. 1.25 m.  Approach run of 25 metres.
Each vault has a value according to its difficulty. The two vaults, which are averaged, should demonstrate great height and length with exactness of turns before and after the somersault, dynamic opening of the tuck or pike position and finish in a controlled landing.

Uneven Bars (UB)

Height of the upper bar from the floor: 2.45 metres. Height of the lower bar: 1.65 metre.

Swinging continuous movements are predominant on this apparatus. The exercise should include movements in both directions, above and below the bars. Elements with twists and somersaults with multiple grip changes and high flight should be demonstrated for maximum scoring. Often a spectacular dismount ends the routine.

Balance Beam (BB)

Height of the beam from the floor: 1.25 metre. The beam is five metres long and only 10 cm wide.

A routine on the beam should be an artistic combination of a variety of acrobatic elements, gymnastic leaps, jumps, turns, step and running combinations, waves and balance elements in standing, sitting and lying positions. The gymnast should use the entire length of the beam, demonstrating elegance, flexibility, rhythm, tempo, balance, confidence and self control. Dismount series of acrobatic elements can be very spectacular. 

Floor Exercise (FX)

The floor measures 12 x 12 metres, with an additional safety border of 1 metre. The performance area must have a surface elasticity, to allow for power during take-off and softness for landing. The cover material must not cause skin burns.

The floor exercise, accompanied by music to enhance the performance, should combine dance movements and sequences with a variety of tumbling and acrobatic elements. The whole floor area should be used with the exercise being varied in mood, tempo and direction. Individuality, originality, maturity, mastery and artistry of presentation are key ingredients for a high score.