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Acrobatic Gymnastics Positions
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Base
The foundational position in acrobatic gymnastics, responsible for providing support and stability to flyers during routines.
Choreographer
Creates and designs artistic routines that highlight the skills of the acrobatic gymnasts, often working closely with the coach.
Team Coordinator
Organizes the team's logistics, such as travel and schedules, and ensures that all athletes are prepared for competitions and events.
Physiotherapist
Provides medical care focused on injury treatment, rehabilitation, and advice on injury prevention for gymnasts.
Artistic Director
Guides the creative vision of performances, including elements like music choice and costume design, to ensure a cohesive presentation.
Judge
Evaluates the gymnasts' performances based on difficulty, execution, artistry, and technicality, enforcing the rules and scoring system of the sport.
Gymnastics Trainer
Focuses on gymnasts' physical conditioning, strength, flexibility, and injury prevention to enhance performance and endurance.
Flyer
A gymnast who is lifted or thrown by the base during acrobatic routines; must possess flexibility and balance.
Spotter
The role responsible for ensuring safety, assisting in skills development, and preventing injuries by closely observing and adjusting gymnasts' performances as needed.
Scorekeeper
An official role in acrobatic gymnastics tasked with recording and maintaining accurate scores throughout the competition.
Technical Director
Manages the technical aspects of acrobatic gymnastics events, such as equipment setup and compliance with safety standards.
Equipment Manager
Responsible for maintaining and organizing all equipment needed for acrobatic gymnastics training and competition.
Announcer
The individual responsible for keeping the audience informed throughout the event by announcing routines, scores, and other relevant information.
Back Spot
A spotter positioned behind the performance to safeguard the gymnasts during skills that involve backward movements.
Coach
Responsible for training gymnasts, developing routines, and providing strategic and technical guidance.
Costume Designer
Creates and tailors outfits for gymnasts to complement their routines while allowing for full mobility and adherence to competition dress codes.
Top
Similar to the flyer, the top performs the highest positions in balances and is often involved in dynamic elements where they are thrown into the air.
Middle
In a trio or four-person group, the middle supports the flyer/top and may be supported by the base, requiring strength and coordination.
Front Spot
A spotter positioned in front of the performance ensuring safety for forward-moving skills and being the first to assist in the event of a fall.
Music Coordinator
Oversees the selection and playback of music during performances to match the choreography and intensity of the routines.
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