Sunshine Coast Rhythmic Gymnastics Inc

Apparatus requirements for

Sunshine Coast Rhythmic Gymnastics Competitive Team All competitive gymnasts will have to purchase their own apparatus! All rhythmic apparatus must be FIG Approved! PLEASE ENSURE YOU PURCHASE EQUIPMENT WITH THE NEW FIG REQUIREMENTS 2019. THESE PRODUCTS ARE CLEARLY INDICATED. IF THE PRODUCT HAS THE FIG SYMBOL NEXT TO IT, IT MEANS THAT IT CAN BE USED FOR ALL LEVELS INCLUDING NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS.

Gymnasts are not allowed to compete if their apparatus is not FIG approved !(Any FIG approved apparatus will have the logo on it) Following are the specification for each apparatus! Do not buy any apparatus that has not been approved by our head coach You can purchase all apparatus described below via internet.

FOR ALL EQUIPMENTS HERE ARE THE SUPPLIERS IN AUSTRALIA

https://bagitrg.com Brisbane based supplier http://www.rhythmic.com.au NSW based supplier http://www.amco.com.au Melbourne based supplier www.bagitrg.com.au www.amco.com.au www.Rhythmic.com.au (Rhythmic Australia)

Rope:

PASTORELLI NEW ORLEANS FLURO We highly recommend this rope it is easy to use and last a long time. It holds it shape well for elements and does not 'loop' or 'sag' after extensive use over many months of training and competitions. http://www.rhythmic.com.au/pastorelli-rope-new-orleans-rope/ https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product-category/pastorelli/pastorelli-ropes/ Pastorelli high quality single coloured rope. This rope holds its shape and form perfectly in your routine and highlights PASTORELLI's distinctive Italian quality. Chosen at the Moscow World 2010!! Nylon rope,F.I.G. Approved; diameter 9 mm and 3 metre length. The New Orleans Rope is of the highest standard of ropes for the rhythmic gymnasts. It is very durable, holds its shape amazingly on the floor and is easy to manouvre in your routines. PERFECT for all gymnasts at all levels and all local, national and international competitions.

DO NOT BUY WITH SILVER LAME THREADS Rope with silver lame threads are more stiff, and its very difficult to keep knot secured at end of rope. Therefor handling , catching,spinning, skipping with the rope become more difficult for the gymnast. In general, most of the ropes in our store are standard three meters long. They would be acceptable for any gymnast under 5’11” (180cm) tall. Usually the length of the rope is too big thus it needs to be adjusted. The rope needs to be cut on both sides (so that the center of the rope is not moved) and tied with two similarly sized knots, on both sides. To determine the size - stand on the rope, the knots should be between your underarms and shoulders. SASAKI’s nylon ropes model M-280 or polyester rope model M-242. Those are the heaviest ropes with a 1cm diameter. The CHACOTT and PASTORELLI ropes are also made of nylon but with a smaller diameter, therefore they’re lighter.

All rope needs to have the FIG APPROVED WITH STAMP TO MEET NEW FIG REQUIREMENTS

Hoop :

Specification For Hoop non Taped

700-800mm Junior

800-900mm Senior

Inner diametre

280gr Junior untapped

300gr Senior untapped

PASTORELLI - Hoops Sydney and Rodeo http://www.rhythmic.com.au/pastorelli-hoop-rodeo-new-fig/ http://www.rhythmic.com.au/pastorelli-hoop-sydney-new-fig/ https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product-category/pastorelli/ph/ These hoops are laser etched to meet the new FIG regulations Designed specifically for competitions.

Used by Team Italy (WORLD CHAMPIONS ), Belarus (SILVER MEDAL TO THE WORLD COMPETITION ),Russia, Adzerbaijan, Israel, Greece, Spain, Brazil, France, Japan, Holland, Germany, Austria The Rodeo Hoop was chosen at the Moscow World !!

F.I.G. Approved; Size: round section diameter 18 mm. For FIG APPROVED hoops we advise not to put metallized tape to cover the approval logo but to leave that part only with the transparent adhesive tape on it. These hoops are plain and will need to be decorated

How to size your hoop

From floor to the gymnast top hip Hoop will need to be kept inside hoop cover BAGITRG has great hoop covers https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product-category/hoop-covers/

TAPING HOOP You can either choose to tape your own hoop (hoop tape are available in every suppliers) Or you can purchase a designer hoop (the hoop is already taped) Price to tape your own hoop will be the same as if you purchase a hoop already taped BAGITRG has a great selection of designer hoop https //bagitrg.com/index.php/product-category/designer-finished-hoops/

BALL Size Senior 18cm

Chacott Balls

Prism (New Colours)

http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=36&ShopProductID=429&ProductName=Prism

http://www.rhythmic.com.au/chacott-ball-prism-new-colours/

Adorable light refraction and dispersion

Size: Diameter 185mm

Weight: 400gm

Material: Rubber

FIG approved. Senior Ball for National and International Competitions.

CHACOTT Ball – Jewellery

http://www.rhythmic.com.au/chacott-ball-jewellery/

http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=36&ShopProductID=431&ProductName=JewelryJewelry Balls have a brilliant Metallic

and Holographic Shine.

The pictures don't do these balls justice.

Unlike most other balls Chacott have impregnated the colour into the rubber. Making these balls extra special. They are F.I.G Approved

Size: 18.5cm

Weight: 400g +

PASTORELLI Ball - High Vision Glitter

https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product-category/pastorelli/balls/

http://www.rhythmic.com.au/pastorelli-ball-high-vision-glitter/

Monochromatic Glitter Ball (HIGH VISION)

A stunning glitter gym ball with a very intence visual colour.

This ball looks amazing on the floor especially with this unique New and Modern Design. Shimmers under both natural and artifical lighting.Match it with your leotard for the perfect look. Technical features: F.I.G. approved

Senior Ball With glitter High grip

Made of very soft rubber and bounces with small exerted force

Excellent shape that keeps it free of vibrations when thrown and rolled

Seperate internal air chamber

Diam: 18cm,

Weight: 400 grams.

PASTORELLI Ball - New Generation https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product/pastorelli-new-generation-ball-fluro-pink/ Technical features:

F.I.G. approved

Senior Ball

High grip

Made of very soft rubber and bounces with small exerted force

Excellent shape that keeps it free of vibrations when thrown and rolled

Seperate internal air chamber

Diam: 18cm.

Weight: 400 grams.

SASAKI BALL THE BEST! M-207BR Galaxy Bright

by Sasaki Sports Inc

Size - Senior

Diameter - 18.5cm

Weighs around 410g each

FIG Approved

Do not buy pastorelli Italia shed!

Do not buy junior size!

The ball shouldn’t be too inflated, because it won’t be comfortable to hold it and it’ll jump too high. On the other hand, if the ball isn’t inflated enough it won’t jump at all. To inflate or deflate the ball in any moment it’s recommended to buy a small and easy to use ball pomp from Sasaki and CHACOTT. It is impossible to use a regular pomp for balls.(only saski or chacott pump)

Clubs: size mini 40cm Length 400-500 150gr min Needs to be connectable

SASAKI 4 0 . 5 c m C o n n e c t a b l e a v a i l a b l e i n B A G I T R G a n d A M C O w e b s i t e are the best !

https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product-category/sasaski/sasaki-clubs/

http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=38&ShopProductID=924&ProductName=40.5cm+Connectable

by Sasaki Sports Inc

Connectable Length - 40.5cm Weight - 150g Material - Urethane FIG Approved

Clubs will need to be kept in protective bag! You can use long socks to put your clubs inside!

DO NOT BUY ANY OTHER BRAND OF CLUBS!

Ribbon : STICK +Ribbon

5m FIG Ribbons by Chacott only in AMCO.com http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=15&ShopProductID=1026&ProductName=5m+FIG+Ribbons Length – 5m Width – 5cm Material – High Quality Rayon FIG Approved

6m FIG Ribbons by Chacott http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-

Details?&ShopCollectionsID=15&ShopProductID=1027&ProductName=6m+FIG+Ribbons Length – 6m Width – 5cm Material – High Quality Rayon FIG Approved

FIG Infinity Ribbons by Chacott

http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=15&ShopProductID=1013&ProductName=FIG+Infinity+Ribbons

Length – 6m Width – 5cm Material – High Quality Rayon FIG Approved

PASTORELLI Ribbon Shaded 6metre F.I.G in Rhythmic.com

http://www.rhythmic.com.au/pastorelli-ribbon-shaded-6metre-f-i-g/ The ribbon is 6.20 meters and weights 37 gr Polyester/Rayon. F.I.G. Approved for individual athletes and Senior teams. Its lightness (37 g total, against 35 grams of the regulatory minimum), combined with shaded colours make this the perfect ribbon.

Ribbon must be kept inside ribbon winder the all time https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product/pastorelli-ribbon-winder/ And stick needs to be inside its plastics tube when not in use https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product/pastorelli-ribbon-winder/

Ribbon stick

CHACOTT Metalic Stick - Soft (Senior) http://www.rhythmic.com.au/chacott-metalic-stick-soft-senior/ Size 600mm or 60cm

Chacott’s Metallic Fiberglass stick is extremely smooth rolling. This stick is Fig approved, lightweight and easy to handle. Flexible shaft for better ribbon control and fluid motion. It has a specially engineered swivel to ensure a smooth performance. The Red rubber grip is easy to see and handle making it less likely to slip from your grasp. Comes in a lovely Silver Metallic Sheen. This stick also comes with a clear stick case.

CHACOTT Rubber Grip Stick - Soft (Senior) http://www.rhythmic.com.au/chacott-rubber-grip-stick-soft-senior/

Rubber Grip Stick - Soft Size: 600mm Material: Fibreglass Specially engineered swivel, Extremely smooth rolling. This stick also comes with a clear stick case. FIG Approved

PASTORELLI Senior Stick (Glitter)

http://www.rhythmic.com.au/pastorelli-senior-stick-glitter/

This stick is of the highest quality and design. Used by elite gymnasts worldwide. The glitter looks as if its 3D and jumping out at you. Fiberglass stick, fixed metallic end with rolling piston constructed in titanium and premium swivel attachments. It is supplied with its practical transparent plastic stick case. F.I.G. Approved

SASAKI M-781H – Glitter by Sasaki Sports Inc

http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=99&ShopProductID=292&ProductName=M-781H+-+Glitter

Size – Senior (60cm) Material – Fibreglass with Rubber Grip Included – Stick Case and One Double Swivel FIG Approved Lightweight stick in a great variety of colours

M-781T - Tri Colour by Sasaki Sports Inc Size – Senior (60cm) http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=99&ShopProductID=276&ProductName=M-781T+-+Tri+Colour Material – Fibreglass with Rubber Grip Included – Stick Case and One Double Swivel FIG Approved Lightweight stick in a great variety of colours

M-781SP – Gradation by Sasaki Sports Inc http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=99&ShopProductID=150&ProductName=M-781SP+-+Gradation

M-700G – Plain by Sasaki Sports Inc http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Shop/Product-Details?&ShopCollectionsID=99&ShopProductID=1&ProductName=M-700G+-+Plain Size – Senior (60cm) Material – Fibreglass with Rubber Grip Included – Stick Case and One Double Swivel FIG Approved Lightweight stick in a great variety of colours

Apparatus protective bags

https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product-category/equipment/

Stretch band ,Yoga block and therapy roller All competitive gymnasts will have to purchase a stretch band ,a yoga block and a therapy roller. You can find yoga block and therapy roller in Kmart they are very cheap.

Please make sure all items are labeled!

Stretch Band/ Do not buy junior size! https://bagitrg.com/index.php/product/pastorelli-resistance-band-for-strengthening-stretching/ DO NOT BUY ANY APPARATUS THAT IS NOT APPROVED BY OUR COACH

REGARDING APPARATUS WHICH ONE IS THE BEST? How to choose the best apparatus: your coach is the best source of information! There is a constant search for new, innovative, original, more difficult ways to handle apparatuses in Rhythmic Gymnastics. As a consequence each of the apparatuses in used in specific ways, exploiting its unique characteristics and its physics. A specific handling, a specific throw or a specific catch may be the easiest when performed with apparatus X but another handling, another throw or another catch may be the hardest when performed on the same apparatus X. If one specific handling, one specific throw or one specific catch is easier with an apparatus, someone will find a way to use that handling, that throw or that catch in a more difficult context just to score more points and overcome their opponent. And each gymnasts will have more fondness for a specific apparatus. For another gymnast that will be different. Thus asking which is the more difficult Rhythmic Gymnastics apparatus is a bit like asking which is the hardest instrument in an orchestra. There is none. Each instrument is used at the top of its possibilities and using it at the top requires top skills.

HARD AND SOFT “Hard” apparatuses, like ball, clubs or hoops are easier because they are “alive” without your intervention. Ribbon is semi-hard because it has a soft part (the ribbon) and a hard part (the stick). Rope is the softer of all of them. You have to give life to the ribbon and to the rope and control the trajectory of the whole apparatus by applying force to the endings. It’s very easy to loose control of a rope during echappées; ribbon can make knots easily. Very easily. I mean very, very, very easily;

the clubs are two, you may have to control, throw and catch them at different times and in different directions; Properly catching a rope requires you to grab both ends too. Throwing a rope requires you to keep it in tension and release it properly to prevent it from losing its shape during the flight. Lots of recreative gymnasts can’t properly throw and catch a rope; ball and hoops (and to a lesser extent clubs) can roll far from you if they fall on the ground, go out of the floor and kiss you goodbye. Rope and ribbon stay where they are, if you miss a catch; hoop is a bit unwieldy and so on. Competitive gymnasts overcome all these difficulties at the beginning of their career but then they get to perform all extreme handlings and combinations of them with body work. Apparatus are in constant evolution, and as a coach i have to be aware of all new rules, regulations as they change every year or every semester! “Every apparatus is hard to master in its own way, so to master them all you have to train hard, no matter how tired you are.”

How to Care for Apparatus

Rope A rope made out of nylon could be either hand washed or washed in the machine on a “Gentle” cycle, in the warm water (up to 85°F). Just add a small portion of the detergent. No bleaching. This way the rope won’t lose its color. Attention The ropes are made of special thread, which is easily shrunk with moisture. Please note the followings: * Do not hand wash. * Do not use the dryer machine. * Wipe sweat or stain by dry cloth. * Do not leave it in moist place for a long time * Do not leave the sweat on product after performance. Hoop Always keep your hoop in the hoop cover to prevent it from getting scratched. Most of the hoops are made of Polythene (or its forms). Polythene is known for its flexibility/plasticity thus the hoops are not breaking easily. However, Polythene has its disadvantages – hoop may lose its shape (will look like an oval or number 8). To avoid this: • Right after you purchased the hoop, cover it with the decorative tape and add one layer of “clear tape”. First, this will add those necessary grams (Hoop FIG standard = minimum of 300 grams). Secondly, this will the make hoop more durable. • Store your hoop horizontally. • Do not place it near the heating elements (heat radiators, stove, etc.). To ensure that your hoop is perfectly round you can place it on an even surfaced floor and the hoop will be perfectly smooth. Never store your hoop anywhere that someone else can access it when you are not there.

Store your hoop in a hoop bag - this will help ensure the hoop stays as round as possible due to the constriction of the bag toward the Centre of the hoop, as well as protecting it somewhat from the elements. Do not allow your hoop to be subjected to high temperatures (left in the car on a hot day) Avoid moves that pull the hoop in two directions, which can cause warping and seam breakage. Avoid moves that put a great deal of pressure or weight on the hoop in some way that may cause it to break.

Ball Ball needs to be kept in a soft ball cover to prevent it from getting scratches. During the winter, we recommend keeping it in worm cover, because the “compression-expansion” of air inside the ball may damage the outer coating. Wash the ball in the warm water by using the mild mix of a detergent and a soft cloth. Completely dry it with the soft towel. The ball shouldn’t be too inflated, because it won’t be comfortable to hold it and it’ll jump too high. On the other hand, if the ball isn’t inflated enough it won’t jump at all. To inflate or deflate the ball in any moment it’s recommended to buy a small and easy to use ball pomp from Sasaki and CHACOTT. It is impossible to use a regular pomp for balls.(only sasaki or chacott pmp The ball picks up dirt and scratches easily. Use only on a gym floor or carpeted areas. Do NOT place your ball on top of news print. The ink will stick to the surface of the ball. To clean the ball, use mild detergent and lukewarm water. Rinse well and dry with soft clean cloth. Do not submerge in water. Do Not leave your ball fully pumped when you are flying, especially if you check it in with your luggage. The changes in pressure may cause leak or damages to your ball. Do not leave the ball in extreme heat/cold (e.g. overnight in a car when it is freezing or locked inside the car in direct sun during the summer months, right in front or on top of a heater or fireplace) One member of the team should always have a small ball pump to allow you to adjust your ball's air pressure after travel. Regular basketball pump works well at home. To inflate or deflate, always moisten both sides (i.e. the hole and the needle) before inserting the needle! Make sure that you are inserting the needle perpendicularly or you may damage the valve.

If you want to keep your ball in good shape, do NOT play with it outdoors or on dirty surfaces. Rough surfaces will cut into the surface and damage its shine.

Clubs Keep your clubs in the cover or at least, to avoid chipping, cover the tips of the clubs. Clubs are relative easy to look after. The first thing to watch for is warping. This occurs when clubs aren't stored properly and are placed under conditions of high temperature, pressure or weight. Dropping your Clubs on harsh surfaces can cause damage as well. The motto is to catch the Club and not drop it. Storage when not in use is ideal for care and safety.

Ribbon A common problem with ribbon sticks is with the components that connect the ribbon to the stick. These pieces, usually metal, are small and lightweight and are easily broken. Excessive hooking and unhooking can weaken pieces of the metal due to metal fatigue. Avoid any moves which put a great deal of force on the connecting components so that they aren't pulled apart. Sticks can snap or break if there is forced bending of the stick. Always store your ribbon stick in a plastic or metal tube that protects it from bending. To maintain your ribbons' shape, always keep them in the winders. Ribbon could be either hand washed or washed in the machine on a “Gentle” cycle, in the warm water (up to 85° F). Just add a small portion of the detergent. No bleaching. This way the ribbon won’t lose its color. To keep your ribbon nice and fresh we suggest you iron your ribbon (very occasionally). Do not place the iron directly onto your ribbon. You must place a pillow slip/cover or towel over the top of your ribbon before ironing to protect it from direct heat and damaging your ribbon.

Stick Always keep your stick in the cover/case. Never carry it in your bag or backpack. If the swivel is broken – immediately replace it.