About Gym for Life World Challenge

The Gym for Life World Challenge is a new event concept currently being developed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). For the first time on a world level, a contest for performance groups of all ages and genders will be incorporated. The Challenge will complement the FIG’s World Gymnaestrada by being held every four years alternatively.

There will be three age groups being: 16 years and under, 17 years and above and mixed age groups. The groups will compete in two categories: Groups, involving teams of 20 or less gymnasts (small groups) and Groups, involving teams of 21 or more gymnasts (large groups).

The groups can participate in the contest with a programme of a maximum of 5 minutes, incorporating any gymnastic element; with or without apparatus and it can be accompanied by music.

Group Performances will be evaluated on entertainment value, overall impression, innovation, originality, variety, technique (quality & skill safety). The evaluation will be carried out by a panel of experts. After the performance the group will receive a personal feedback. All groups participating in the Contest will be awarded eider Gold, Silver or Bronze placing. Groups who achieved Gold at the Contest will be participating in the Gym for Life Gala.

The winner of the final contest will be declared Group World Champion of the Year 2009.