Glossary of Gymnastics Terms - E

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EGR

Abbreviation for element group requirements.

Element group requirements

Under the current Code of Points, the specific required skills, or skill families, that the gymnast must show at some point in his or her routine on each event. For instance, on uneven bars, one of the EGRs is a release move. Currently, there are five EGR skills required on every event.

Elite

The highest competitive level in gymnastics, or a gymnast who competes at the highest level. The term is used in the USA, Australia and other nations, but is not universal.

Elementary Gymnastics

Is the type of gymnastics that older gymnasts in training use. It helps them to understand the elements and way of gymnastics.