Definition of the FIG World Gymnaestrada

The World Gymnaestrada is a world-wide, non-competitive FIG Gymnastics for All event held every 4 years and attracting the largest number of active participants of any FIG event. Participation is for everybody, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, culture, ability or social standing.

The FIG Member Federation, elected by the FIG Council, acts as the organising body, establishing their own organising structure, including a Local Organising Committee (LOC).

The Gymnastics for All Manual consists of World Gymnaestrada Regulations and Organisational Directives, which together form the rules and regulations, along with the formal agreement signed by the FIG Member Federation elected as the organising body, for the World Gymnaestrada.

These rules and regulations are written for both participating and organising FIG Member Federations, and can be found on the FIG website.

Objectives  

The objectives of the World Gymnaestrada include:

• Promoting the value and diversity of Gymnastics;
• Encouraging the growth of Gymnastics for All  worldwide;
• Providing incentives for meaningful work within FIG Member Federations;
• Inspiring enjoyment in exercise and encouraging personal activity;
• Demonstrating the unlimited possibilities of different ideas of Gymnastics for All;
• Presenting the most recent findings and developments in Gymnastics for All;
• Assisting in the general and technical education of Coaches;
• Bringing together gymnasts from the four corners of the globe as a contribution towards the friendship of nations; and
• Presenting the diversity of Gymnastics to a wider public.

Program

World Gymnaestrada events shall comprise of demonstrations and performances from the entire range of Gymnastics for All, exclusive of competitions. The event program shall include:

• Opening / Closing Ceremonies
• Group Performances
• Large Group Performances
• National Evenings
• FIG Gala
• Educational Forum