It has already been known that woman's beauty serves an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the perfect that is displayed widely and variously - music, sculpture, literature, paiting and many others. The woman beauty has found its reflection in sport as well - the best of it is Rhythmic Gymnastics. 

 Rhythmic Gymnastics is a wonderful sport full of grace and feminity. It is an acremingly multiform sport. From the earliest age the gymnasts grind their movements by stretching and strengthening muscles, having daily choreography lessons, they sharpen their movements to become graceful and expressive. Only hard work underlies the beauty  and the grace, which the spectators can see on the competition carpet. By gymnasts' side work coaches and choreographers, which make perfect swans out of "ugly ducklings"". However, before it occurs, young graces must subordinate their characters, ideas and souls to the needs of Her Majesty Beauty. The future stars spill many tears, huge endurance and patience are required is required from their coaches and preceptors, but at such moments in the souls of young graces the understanding of Beauty, Force and Ispiration is born. 

There is a huge work of the soul and only the person who understands this, confides the words and aspirations of the coach can ascend on the podium of the Beauty which thousands of young graces aim to.

Here you can read about the specifications of every apparatus used in rhythmic gymnastics

• Material: The rope may be of hemp, or synthetic material provided that it posseses the identical qualities of lightness, suppleness as does rope made of hemp.

• Length: the length is in proportion to the size of the gymnast.

• Ends: Handles of any kind are not allowed but one or two knots are permitted at each end. At the ends (to the exclusion of all other parts of the rope) an anti-slip material, either colored or neutral may cover a maximum of 10 cm.

• Shape: The rope may be either of a uniform diameter or be progressively thicker in the center provided that this thickening is of the same material as the rope.

• Color: The rope must be colored (all or partially).

• Material: The hoop may be of wood or plastic, provided that the latter retains its shape during the movement. Note: Foreign particles should be removed from inside the hoop before use.

•  Diameter: The interior diameter of the hoop is from 80 to 90 centimeters.

• Weight: A minimum of 300 grams

• Shape: The cross section of the hoop may be in several different shapes; circular, square, rectangular, oval, etc. The hoop may be smooth or ridged, and it may be all or partially covered with adhesive tape (not fluorescent) either of the same color as the hoop or of a different color.

•  Color: The hoop may be a natural color or may be (all or partially) covered by one or several colors.

• Material: The ball may be made of rubber or synthetic material (pliable plastic) provided that the latter possesses the same elasticity as rubber.

• Diameter: 18 to 20 centimeters

• Weight: a minimum of 400 grams

• Color: The ball may be of any color.

•  Material: The clubs may be made of wood or synthetic material.

• Length: 40 to 50 centimeters from one end to the other.

• Weight: a minimum of 150 grams for each club.

• Shape: A shape similar to that of a bottle. The wider part is called the body. The narrow part, the neck, ends in a small sphere, the head. The head has a maximum diameter of 3 cm. The head may be replaced by an enlargement of the end of the neck. An anti-slip material may cover the head provided that the diameter for this part remains at the regulatory of 3 cm. The neck and the body of the club can also be covered with adhesive tape.

• Color: The clubs may be of a neutral color or may be colored (all or partially) with one or several colors.

1. A strick

• Material: wood, bamboo, plastic, fiberglass

• Diameter: a maximum of 1 cm at its widest part

• Shape: cylindrical or conical, or even a combination of the two shapes.

• Length: 50 to 60 cm including the ring that permits the fastening of the ribbon to the stick. The bottom end of the stick may be covered by an adhesive, anti-slip tape or may have a rubber handle for a maximum length of 10 cm at the level of the grip.

• The top of the stick where the ribbon will be attached may consist of:

  • a supple strap (string or nylon) held in place by a nylon thread wound round the stick for a maximum of 5 cm.

  •  a metal ring fixed directly onto the stick.

  • a metal ring (vertical, horizontal or oblique) fixed to the stick by two metal pins held in place by nylon or metallic thread wound round the stick for a maximum of 5 cm.

  • a metal ring (fixed, mobile or pivoting) or a supple strap fixed to a metal tip or no more than 3 cm.

  • a metal ring fixed by two metal pins held by a metal tip of 3 cm long which is lengthened by nylon or metallic thread wound round the stick adding up to a maximum length of 5 cm.

• Colour : any choice

2. Ribbon

•  Material: satin or other similar non-starched material

• Color: any choice; a single color, two colors or multicolored.

• Weight: (without the stick or the attachment) a minimum of 35 grams.

• Width: 4 to 6 cm.

• Length: from one end to the other, the finished length of the ribbon is a minimum of 6 meters; this part must be in one piece.

•  The end that is attached to the stick, is doubled for a maximum length of 1 meter. This is stitched down both sides. At the top, a very thin reinforcement or rows of machine stitching for a maximum length of 5 cm is authorized.

• This extremity may end in a strap, or have an eyelet (a small hole, edged with buttonhole stitch or a metal circle), to permit attaching the ribbon.

3. Attachment of the Ribbon to the Stick

• The ribbon is fixed to the stick by means of a supple attachment such as thread, nylon cord, or a series of articulated rings.

•  The length of this attachment: a maximum of 7 cm (not counting the strap or metal ring at the end of the stick where it will be fastened.

• Skirts are allowed according to FIG specifications.

• A correct gymnastic leotard in non-transparent material: therefore, leotards which have some part in lace will have to be lined (in the area of the trunk).

• The neckline of the front and back of the leotard must be proper (no more than half of the sternum, no more than at the lower line of the should blades).

• Leotards may be with or without sleeves but dance leotards with narrow straps are not allowed.

• Leotards may be of any color.

• The cut of the leotard at the top of the legs must not go beyond the fold of the crotch (maximum) 

• Any decoration or trim added to the leotard, either loose or stuck to the garment (flowers, ribbons, etc.) must adhere to the leotard.

• long tights down to the ankles, over the leotard

• a full-length one-piece leotard (unitard), provided that it adheres to the body and the legs.

•  all the norms set for leotards are also required.

• Leotards for group gymnasts must be identical in shape and color. All the norms set for leotards are also required.