6 Great Ideas for End of Season Gymnastics Awards
What do you think the toughest sport in the world is? Ultrarunning? Rugby? American football?
Wrong, wrong, and wrong. Scientific studies have shown that gymnastics is the toughest sport in the world, mentally and physically. It requires immense strength, mental toughness, a daring attitude, team spirit, and individual motivation.
Getting through another season deserves to be celebrated! Reward your team members with personalised gymnastics awards that celebrate everyone's individual strengths.
Keep reading for some ideas of gymnastics medals, trophies, and more.
1. Most Improved
Like all sports, gymnastics requires constant learning, adjustment, and improvement. It can be hard to constantly get feedback on where you can improve, so celebrate the person who does the best job at taking critique and making themselves the best gymnast they can be!
2. Best Form
Your form can make or break your final score, not to mention that poor form can lead to injuries. Is there someone on your team who always tucks properly, who rarely separates their legs during tumbling, and who points their toes like a New York City ballerina?
They deserve the "Best Form" award.
3. Team Cheerleader
Gymnastics is a highly individual sport, but the team aspect is just as important! You can nail your individual vaults or programs, but that won't mean anything overall if your team doesn't perform well together.
There's always one person who is extra supportive, boosts morale, constantly reassuring their teammates, and making sure the team works together towards a win. They're the Team Cheerleader and deserve recognition for all they do for the team!
4. Leadership Award
Who on your team steps up as a leader? Which person takes charge and gets everyone organised and focused for a meet or practice? Who's always there right on time and puts in extra effort to get things working?
A leadership award recognises this person for leading the team throughout the season!
5. Most Daring
Gymnastics takes guts. How else could you throw your body through the air, do a flip and land on a tiny balance beam, or land a backflip with no spotter?
There's always one person on the team that's always ready for a challenge. They'll take on a new routine with no hesitation, try a new (potentially dangerous) move, and push themselves forward without fear. They're deserving of the "Most Daring" award.
6. Comeback Kid Award
Injuries and setbacks are common in gymnastics. Sprained ankles, torn ACLs, hand/wrist injuries, and more can plague your team.
Has there been someone on your team injured or not at the top of their game that still worked hard all season? Did they work as hard as possible to overcome their injury and do the best that they can?
That shows dedication and hard work in the face of adversity. They embody the "Comeback Kid" spirit; show them you've noticed their work with this award.
Ready for the Gymnastics Awards Ceremony?
Now that you've decided on which gymnastics awards are going to which people on the team, it's time to actually get the awards.
Trophies, ribbons, and medals are all great choices. Check out our selection of gymnastics themed awards here!
