Every year, a number of competitions are organized by the student gymnastics associations in collaboration with the Dutch Student Gymnastics Association (NSTB) and Student Sports Netherlands (SSN). On the website of the NSTB (Dutch only) you can find the schedule of these competitions (and more activities). These competitions are different from the KNGU competitions. You can place yourself in a level, so both beginners and experienced gymnasts can join. You can take the competition as seriously as you like. The main focus is on having fun together. In addition to the regular competitions, there is also one internal competition organized by Pegasus, which takes place in Delft.
Dutch Student Gymnastics Competition 1 (NSTC1)
The NSTC1, the first competition of the year, is usually organized around November. This is an apparatus competition, meaning you can participate and have a chance to win a prize in each apparatus individually. There is also a prize for all-around performance.
The apparatus for the competition are as follows: for women, the events are uneven bars, balance beam, floor (square), and vault; for men, the events are parallel bars, horizontal bar, rings, floor (square), vault, and pommel horse.
Dutch Student Gymnastics Competition 2 (NSTC2)
The NSTC2 is often held around February and is an all-round competition. In this format, all apparatus scores count toward your all-around score. The apparatus used are the same as in the NSTC1.
Dutch Student Championships (NSK) All-Around
The NSK All-Around takes place around May. The rules are the same as for the NSTC2, only the organization is different.
Dutch Student Gymnastics Competition Jumping (NSTC Jumping)
Around March, the NSTC Jumping competition is organized. You can participate individually, in a group, or both.
The individual events are: Vault Pegasus, Mini-trampoline Pegasus, Double Mini-trampoline, Mini-trampoline, Airtrack, and optionally Big Trampoline.
The group events (performed in series) are: Vault Pegasus, Mini-trampoline Pegasus, Mini-trampoline, and Airtrack.
Dutch Student Gymnastics Competition Teams (NSTC Teams)
The NSTC Teams is a team competition where all apparatuses (the same as in NSTC1/2) are performed up to three members of a team comprising up to seven members. Members have their individual level at which they are judged, but their scores count toward a team ranking. The two highest scores per team count towards their ranking.
Internal competition
The internal competition is often organized around April by our own Competition Committee (WC). Each year, the internal competition has a slightly different format. The apparatus are mixed up, and the scoring is unique. For example, there has been a duo competition where you and your partner perform existing and/or non-existing elements on one or two apparatus at the same time. If one of the NSTC events is held in Delft, it is also organized by the Competition Committee.
Competition Preparation
Here’s how to take part in a competition:
- Choose the level you want to compete in. You can estimate this yourself or ask a trainer for advice. The women’s levels range from D1 to D6 and the men’s levels from H1 to H5, with D1 and H1 being the highest levels. In student gymnastics, you are free to choose whether you want to compete in the women’s or the men’s category.
- Sign up for the competition using an enrollment form on the bulletin board during training, or via a registration link you receive by email or through the Whatsapp community. The costs of competitions vary, but they will never exceed €35 per person. For new members, part of the costs (the competition cost) for the first competition are sponsored by Pegasus.
- Create a routine. To help with developing the routine, you can refer to the regulations, or ask a trainer for help. The regulations used by the NSTB differ slightly from the regular KNGU regulations. Here you can download the latest regulations. There are also several templates available to help you create a routine: Here you can download the latest regulations. There are also several templates available to help you create a routine:
- Finally, you can see how you performed in the Results.
Mascots and Brassing
Brassing is the act of stealing the mascot or flag of other associations during competitions and other activities. That’s why it’s essential to keep a close watch on the mascot and the flag! If someone from another association manages to catch either of them, GO AFTER THEM! Once the mascot or flag is taken by the others, it goes back to their city, and it can be reclaimed through a brass-action (a task or forfeit) by the board. The same applies in reverse, so in addition to gymnastics, chatting, and cheering, it's always fun to secretly plot plans to brass items from others. Good luck!
Our mascots have always been Peggy and Penus the Pegasus, but they have both retired because the brass was too much! Since 2024, we have a new mascot: a Pegasus with golden locks named Poonie. She proudly wears a green bow and is very enthusiastic. Poonie is our pride, and we must protect her well during competitions because the danger of getting "brassed" is ever-present...
General time schedule competition day:
Saturday
09.30 – 18.00 Competition in 2 or 3 rounds
18.00 – 20.00 Dinner
20.00 – 03.00 Themed party
Sunday
03.00 – 10.00 Sleepover and breakfast
The competitions are organized by us in Delft or at one of our sister associations in their cities: