They are coached by Efrossina Anguelova. A record number of 23 countries will be represented at the Four Continents Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. All countries outside of Europe with a rhythmic national team are invited to participate. This event is the equivalent of the European Championships. The format of the championships includes junior and senior individual and group competition.
Gymnasts compete in rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon events.
The Four Continents Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships were first hosted in the United States in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1984, the same year rhythmic gymnastics were introduced to the Olympic Games. This is the first year that competition will return to the United States. The first national championships in the United States took place in 1975. Inc. Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Its mission is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in the sport.