Rhythmic Gymnastics
Program Resources
What's New on this Page
- What size apparatus should my gymnast use?
- Level 4 Artistry Execution - Final Score Tabulation Form (PDF)
Coaching Guide 2008
Divisioning
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Divisioning
The fundamental difference between Special Olympics competitions and those of other sports organizations is that athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to participate, and every athlete is recognized for his/her performance. - Gymnastics Divisioning Course - English (PDF)
- Gymnastics Divisioning Course - Spanish (PDF)
Coaching
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Overview of the Coach Development Model
This video is an overview in English of the coach development model. It is about 4 minutes long. DOWNLOAD MP4 -
Coach Development Model
Our volunteer coaches help Special Olympics athletes reach their best level of skill and performance. These resources can be used by Program sport directors to recruit and train coaches to reach their own heights of achievement.
Sport Rules
- Rules 2023 – 2031
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Sport Rules
The heart of Special Olympics is competitions, the races, matches, tournaments and games for people with intellectual disabilities. In many ways, these competitions are like sports run by any other organization, but there are some key differences. -
Sport Rules Article 1
The Official Special Olympics Sport Rules (“Sport Rules”) provide standards for Special Olympics training and competition. Sport Rules Article I provides general principles established by the Special Olympics Official General Rules (“General Rules”) that are not found in the sport-specific rules.
2023 – 2031 Rhythmic Gymnastics Program
Essentials for Starting Rhythmic Gymnastics
This course is designed to help parents learn rhythmic gymnastics basics and essentials to best help their daughter through her journey in this sport. It is also helpful for new rhythmic coaches and new rhythmic gymnasts.
What size apparatus should my gymnast use?
Judges Courses
Written Text for Women's Routines
Written Text for Men's Routines
MRG
MRG
Warm-Up and Cool-Down Guides and Videos
Warm-Up and Cool-Down Videos
Dynamic Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs are an important part of every workout, training session, or competition. Follow along with these videos to learn how to perform the different exercises in the sport-specific warm-up and cool-down guides. Questions? Please email fitness@specialolympics.org
Special Olympics Gymnastics: 50 Years! A History and Appreciation
Kate Faber Hickie brings us through the history of Special Olympics Gymnastics, from it’s induction into the Special Olympics World Games to each of the milestones hit, Kate has been there every step of the way. See the growth of gymnastics in the movement over the past 50 years. With contributions from Cindy Bickman.
Gymnastics-Rhythmic
This page draws together rhythmic gymnastics-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.