Dear colleagues, academics, researchers, coaches, gymnasts, judges, students, and all those involved with gymnastics, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the International Seminar on Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics (SIGARC) 2017, which thanks to previous experiences, with support of universities and partner institutions, is in its 5th Edition.

 

This event aims, through conferences, round tables, workshops, and exhibition of scientific works in poster format, to propose an environment for reflections and sharing of knowledge, innovation, technology, and experiences that enable the continuity process of competitive Gymnastics development in Brazil.

 

 The SIGARC 2017 will be held at the Centre for Physical Education and Sports (CEFD) at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), in the city of Vitoria. This beautiful city in southeast of Brazil is homeland of gymnasts such Natalia Gaudio, Franciely Machado, and Emmanuele Lima that represented the country in rhythmic gymnastics at the Olympic Games in 2016. The city is also homeland of Monika Queiroz who coached Brazil in two Olympics editions (2008 and 2016).

 

The proponents of SIGARC 2017, as well as the scientific commission, occupy prominent positions in developing studies on Gymnastics at regional, national and international level. The Seminar’s commissions are composed by members of the following research groups: Gymnastics Laboratory - LABGIN of CEFD/UFES; Gymnastics Research Gymnastics Research Group of the Physical Education Faculty of University of Campinas (UNICAMP);  Gymnastics Research and Experiences Laboratory of UNICAMP; and the Group of Studies and Researches on Gymnastics of University of São Paulo.

 

These public universities are once again gathering their efforts to realize another edition of SIGARC, assuming the commitment to contribute to production of gymnastics scientific knowledge. Concisely, we are faced with another opportunity to learn more about the work in the gymnastics scene in the country and abroad.

 

The Mission of SIGARC is to create approaches among students, judges, coaches, gymnasts, researchers, and other professionals who work with gymnastics, creating an atmosphere where is possible to share experiences and knowledge benefiting each other. This is one of the paths to the growth and development of our gymnastics, in order to benefit everyone.