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International Gymnix

Since 1991

INTERNATIONAL GYMNIX is a women’s artistic gymnastics competition that has existed since 1991. This unique event in Canada brings together the Canadian and world elite in a festive atmosphere combining performance and friendship. One of the rare international competitions to offer a podium, this event is very popular with Canadian gymnasts to rub shoulders with the best in the world. In 1995, a second component was created to host the provincial and national categories: the CLASSIQUE GYMNIX.

The International Gymnix was named Sporting Competition of Excellence in 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017 at the Montreal Award Winners’ Evening, an awards ceremony organized annually by the City of Montreal.

100

Athletes

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10

Volunteers

10

Coaches and officials

1000

Spectators

The competitions

The international part of the event includes four competitions bringing together the world's elite:

Senior International Cup

The best senior gymnasts (athletes who are members of the world's top 16 national teams) compete in an individual and/or team competition (depending on the year). This competition is sanctioned by the FIG (International Gymnastics Federation).

International Junior Cup

The best junior gymnasts (athletes who are members of the world's top 12 national teams) compete in a team competition. This competition brings together the best junior athletes on the planet who rarely have the opportunity to compete as a team on a level of this quality. This competition is sanctioned by the FIG (International Gymnastics Federation).

Gymnix Challenge

Junior and senior gymnasts compete in an individual competition. This competition is primarily for athletes from Canada and the United States who want to make their mark internationally, in order to earn a spot on their national team. Countries that are not in the world's Top 16 also participate in this competition, or athletes from Top 16 countries who represent their club rather than their country.

International Finals

The best gymnasts per apparatus (vault, bars, beam and floor) from the three previous competitions compete to determine the overall winner on each apparatus.

Gymnix Classic Shutter

The first edition of the Gymnix Classic took place in 1995 and its success has only increased since then. The 2024 edition welcomed more than 1,000 provincial and national level gymnasts over five days of competition. In recent years, the Gymnix Classic has also welcomed gymnasts from different countries: United States, Spain, Mexico, Australia, France, Sweden, etc. Young national level hopefuls have the opportunity to perform on the same competition stage as international caliber gymnasts.

Our history

A unique event in Canada

In previous editions of the International Gymnix, internationally renowned gymnasts have competed in the event, including the 1992 Olympic champions Oksana Chusovitina (UZB) in the team event, the 1996 Olympic champions Lilia Podkopayeva (UKR) in the all-around event and Dominique Dawes (USA) in the team event, the 2004 Olympic champion in the all-around event Carly Patterson (USA), the 2007 World champion in the all-around event and 2008 Olympic champion on balance beam, Shawn Johnson (USA), 2009 world champion, Bridget Sloan (USA), 2010 world champions, Aliya Mustafina (RUS) in all-around and Lauren Mitchell (AUS) on floor, and 2011 world champion, Jordyn Wieber (USA) in all-around and team, world runner-up 2014 overall and floor Larisa Iordache (ROU), 2017 overall world vice-champion Ellie Black (CAN) and 2018 world champion on bars Nina Derwael (BEL). For more details, check out our Wall of Fame!

Since 1991, gymnasts from every continent have graced the podium of L’International Gymnix, coming from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Spain, the United States, Finland, France, Great Britain, the Cayman Islands, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Uzbekistan, the Netherlands, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia and Ukraine.

Gymnastics equipment

Jump table

Length of the jumping table: 1.20 m (± 1 cm). Width: 95 cm (± 1 cm). Maximum height: 1.25 m (± 1 cm). Approach run: 25 m.

A value is assigned to each vault based on its difficulty. The gymnast only performs one pass, unless she wishes to qualify for the apparatus final. In this case, she must perform two different vaults during the qualifications. The final score will then correspond to the average of the scores awarded to the two vaults, which will be evaluated according to their height, flight time, form, precision and dynamism. The landing, which must be between the two lines drawn on the landing mat, is also taken into account in the judgment.

Uneven bars

Height of the upper bar: 2.50 m (± 1 cm).
Height of the lower bar: 170 m (± 1 cm; + 10 cm on request).

Uneven bars require large swings that must be performed continuously. The routine must include forward and backward movements, both above and below the bars. The gymnast must perform somersaults and twists, combined with multiple grip changes and releases, in order to obtain the most points possible. A dismount with one or more somersaults, followed by a landing that is as controlled as possible, concludes the routine.

Beam

Beam height: 1.25 m (± 1 cm)
Length: 5 m.
Width: 10 cm (± 0.5 cm).
Maximum length of the exercise: 1 min 30 s.

A beam routine consists of an artistic combination of a variety of acrobatic elements, jumps, throws and turns performed at different heights, both on the beam and in the air. The gymnast must use the full length of the beam and demonstrate elegance, flexibility, rhythm, balance, confidence and self-control. The performance concludes with a series of acrobatic elements and a controlled landing.

Floor

Floor dimensions: 12 m by 12 m (± 3 cm tolerated).
Additional safety band: 1 m
(the gymnast must not touch this, under penalty of penalty).
Maximum length of the exercise: 1 min 30 s.

A floor exercise consists mainly of a series of acrobatic elements. The performance, accompanied by music, includes dance movements and acrobatic sequences, and must be performed with elegance. The entire surface of the floor must be used. The choreography must include variations in tone, rhythm and direction. Individuality, originality, maturity, mastery and artistic quality of the presentation are key elements for a high score.

Gymnix club

Club Gymnix is ​​a club of excellence in women’s artistic gymnastics.

Since its creation in 1973, by Mrs. Nicole McDuff, the club has given itself the mandate of:

Offering quality and cutting-edge professional services

Recruit and train provincial, national and international level gymnasts

Make available to young people in the community a program of physical activities and healthy recreation

Adopt a business perspective favorable to the growth and autonomy of the organization in collaboration with its members and partners

Gymnix at the Olympic Games

The Gymnix club sets a Canadian record in artistic gymnastics, with a total of seven participations in the Olympic Games:

  • Nansy Damianova (Beijing, 2008)
  • Amélie Plante (Athens, 2004)
  • Émilie Fournier (Sydney, 2000)
  • Julie Beaulieu (Sydney, 2000)
  • Mylène Fleury (Barcelona, ​​1992)
  • Cathy Giancaspro (Seoul, 1988)
  • Aurélie Tran (Paris, 2024)