The 2005–2006
FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series was a series of stages where events in
rhythmic gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon. The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coord ...
were contested. The series consisted of a two-year long competition, culminating at a final event — the
World Cup Final in 2008. A number of qualifier stages were held.
[GymMedia - 2006 calendar]
/ref> The top 3 gymnasts and groups in each apparatus at the qualifier events would receive medals and prize money. The organizing committees were free to host all-around competitions, but these events were not eligible for the assignment of World Cup points.[Directives and regulations]
/ref> Gymnasts and groups that finished in the top 8 also received points which were added up to a ranking that qualified for the biennial World Cup Final.
Stages
Medalists
Individual
All-around
Rope
Ball
Clubs
Ribbon
Group
All-around
5 ribbons
3 hoops and 4 clubs
See also
* 2005–2006 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series The 2005–2006 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series was a series of stages where events in men's and women's artistic gymnastics were contested. The series was a two-year long competition culminating at a final event, the World Cup Final in ...
* 2005 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit
* 2006 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit
References
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Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup
2005 in gymnastics
2006 in gymnastics