The provisional Code of Points for Rhythmic Gymnastics for 2017-2020 was approved by the FIG Executive Committee.
#SplitsDay
On Wednesday, February 10th, gymnasts all across Canada took part in #SplitsDay! This event was part of the 2016 Canadian Gymnastics Week. RGM had a contest for the most creative photo or video on our Facebook and Instagram page.
With help from our Sport Manitoba partners, a winner has been selected! Congratulations Sapphires Gymnastics Club for their creative video and getting so many gymnasts involved in #SplitsDay!
Elite Canada 2016
On February 12-14, Canada’s top rhythmic gymnastics athletes will come together in Richmond, BC for the 2016 Elite Canada Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition. For the first time, the event will feature athletes from the Novice category, who are invited to compete for the title of Elite Canada Champion.
In the Junior and Senior categories, Elite Canada serves as 35% of the ranking for National Team, and also identifies the top 15 athletes who are named to the High Performance category and have direct entry to the Canadian Championships in Winnipeg.
Manitoba will be represented by the following athletes:
Novice: Anna Fradkov, Samantha Pfeil, Cindy Chang
Junior: Anna Belle Richards, Alexandra Yarema, Anastasia Kurakin, Alexys Purdie, Justine Kolody, Grace Francis
Senior: Kaedyn Lashley, Meaghan Matthews
Junior Development Group: Anna Belle Richards, Anastasia Kurakin, Justine Kolody, Delainey Thiessen, Samantha Pfeil
Order of Rotation (Updated February 10)
Helioupolis Cup 2016
Alexys Purdie, Alexandra Yarema, Cindy Chang, Samantha Pfeil and Veronika Yegorova represented Canada at the 9th Helioupolis Cup in Greece on January 15-17, 2016. They were joined by Coach Emily Richard and judge Zdravka Tchonkova.
There were 47 gymnasts competing in the pre-junior (Canadian Novice) category. Samantha Pfeil placed 5th in the Pre-Junior All-Around, Hoop 16th (11.150), Ball 5th (11.350), and a silver finish in clubs 2nd – 12.450. Veronika Yegorova finished in 11th All-Around, Hoop 17th (11.050), Ball 9th (10.950), Clubs 8th (11.100). Cindy Chang finished in 17th All-Around, Hoop 25th (10….550), Ball 13th (10.600), Clubs 10th (11.050).
In the Junior category there were 45 competitors, Alexys Purdie finished with Hoop 15th (10.700), Ball 6th (13.000), Clubs 10th (12.050). Alexandra Yarema competed Rope 14th (10.500), Hoop 9th (11.650), Clubs 9th (12.200).
Full Results – 9th Helioupolis Cup 2016
Elite Manitoba 2016
Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba and competitive clubs will host Elite Manitoba on January 30 & 31 at Max Bell Centre, University of Manitoba.
Saturday
9:00 10:15 3B, 3C, 4C, 5A
10:15 10:35 Break
10:35 12:20 Nov, Jr, Sr
12:20 13:20 Lunch & Awards
13:20 15:40 4B, 5B, NS Group, PS Group
15:40 16:00 Break
16:00 18:00 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C, Masters
18:00 18:20 Awards
Sunday
9:00 10:30 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4C, 5A
10:30 10:50 Break
10:50 12:35 Nov, Jr, Sr
12:35 13:35 Lunch & Awards
13:35 14:40 1B, 2A, 2B
14:40 15:00 Break
15:00 16:40 4B, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C
16:40 17:00 Break
17:00 17:30 Interclub
17:40 18:00 Awards