December 1st 2024 in Zagreb
sTJEPAN BOLTIZAR MEMORIAL
Zagreb CHRISTMAS ADULT GYMNASTICS COMPETITION
The Zagreb Christmas Adult Gymnastics Competition 2024 for female and male adults will be held on December 1st 2024 in our historic gymnasium in the city centre. You are cordially invited to join the competition. Links for the information and rules documents and the entry form will be soon available here. Send questions and a request to be included in the invitation list to ztdhs.tajnistvo@gmail.com.
VENUE
The gym is a historic building built in 1883 by the gymnasts of that time. It is one of the most beautiful and oldest gyms that are still in use.
The hall is located in the city center, just across from the National Theater and only a 5-minute walk from the main square.
Many famous gymnasts trained here, for example Marijo Možnik, a world bronze medalist and European gold and silver medalist, and Tin Srbić, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 silver medalist, world golden medalist and two times world and two times European silver medalist.
Zagreb Christmas Fair (Zagreb Advent)
Enjoy famous Zagreb Christmas Fair during you stay in Zagreb. Most of the atractions are located just walking distance from the gym.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is it a big competition?
A: No, but it is growing. In 2023 we had 20 competitors from Great Britain, Germany, Slovenia and Croatia.
Q: Is this an individual or team competition?
A: Both, you can only compete individually, but you can join a team.
Q: Is there individual apparatus medals?
A: No, but there will be once when we will have more competitors.
Q: How many pieces of apparatus do you have to do?
A: As many as you want, but only three best scores for MAG and two best scores for WAG are calculated for the individual placement. Since adult gymnasts are usually not professional athletes, we want to make the competition less stressful. However, we suggest to do as many apparatus as you can for your better score.
Q: What if I do less than three (MAG) or two (WAG) apparatus?
A: You will not be disqualified and your placement will depend on your total score.
Q: Can male do female apparatus and can female do male apparatus?
A: Yes, but you have to decide in which category you want to compete. Combination of female and male apparatus scoring is not feasible.
Q: What are the skills you are looking for? I don’t want to enter if I’m not good enough.
A: You will be good enough as long as you perform your exercises safely. We are not looking for top performance, but for fostering adult gymnastics, socializing, and fun.
Q: Will I be photographed or filmed?
A: Yes. We do not have official cameraman, but other competitor and visitors will be photographing and filming the competitors. We assume that taking part into public competition implies photographing or filming. We may use some competition photos or videos to promote adult gymnastics on our website and share them with competitors in our best faith. None of any fail, inappropriate or compromising record will be shared. If you do not feel comfortable with this, please let us know in advance. We are not responsible for any record taken from the audience.
Q: Do I need to wear gymnastic leotard?
A: There is no deduction for not wearing leotard/gymnastic suit, but we encourage the competitors to promote artistic gymnastics by wearing appropriate outfit.
Q: Who will be judging?
A: We will provide two certified judges per apparatus, but any certified judge from your country/club is welcome to join our judges.
Q: Do I need medical certificate to join the competition?
A: We do not require medical certificate, but it is your responsibility not to endanger your health and stay unharmed. Having international medical insurance is a good option.
Q Who was Stjeapn Boltizar?
A: Stjepan Boltizar (1913-1989) was a Croatian gymnast who competed at the Olympic Games in 1948. He was a member of our club and practiced gymnastics all his life.
Hall and apparatus
GALLERY
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2022 competition
2023 competition
