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Gymnastics
Level: Local/areaSeason: Spring/Winter
Resources: Artistic and Rhythmic Coaching Guides, Sports Rules and Rules Updates
Special Olympics gymnastics combines strength, flexibility and artistry. Competitions are offered for men in the artistic events and women in the artistic and rhythmic events. Male and female gymnasts may compete in all events offered (All Around) or may be specialists, competing in one, two, or more events.
Special Olympics gymnastics was first introduced as an official sport during the Special Olympics World Summer Games in 1972, when 11 athletes competed in tumbling and free exercise routines. At the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin, Ireland, 177 artistic gymnasts and 53 rhythmic gymnasts from 51 programs competed.
For details on other sports, please see our sports listing page.
Participating in Special Olympics helps athletes score a perfect 10 in sports and in life.
