Rhythmic Gymnastics Debuts at the 39th Tenerife Cabildo Games
Costa Adeje, Tenerife – The 39th edition of the Tenerife Cabildo Games, a cornerstone of youth sports development on the island, welcomes rhythmic gymnastics as a featured discipline this weekend. The event, organized by the Cabildo de Tenerife through its Department of Sports, will witness competition across eight different sports, offering opportunities for young athletes across a wide range of disciplines.
Yolanda Moliné, the Tenerife Councilor for Sports, highlighted the significance of the Games, stating that the program, nearing its fourth decade, “consolidates our commitment to promoting grassroots sports in Tenerife.” She emphasized the collaborative effort required to bring 33 different sports to children throughout the island’s municipalities, adding, “We work to ensure that sport is a space for everyone and a true engine of social transformation.”
Rhythmic Gymnastics Takes Center Stage
The debut of rhythmic gymnastics is a key highlight of this weekend’s events. Competition will be held on Sunday, March 15th, at the Colegio Internacional Costa Adeje, with technical organization provided by the Insular Federation of Gymnastics of Tenerife. The first qualifying phase of the individual rhythmic competition is expected to draw 180 gymnasts, ranging in age from pre-benjamin to youth categories. Events are scheduled from 10:00 to 14:00 and again from 15:00 to 18:30.
A Busy Weekend of Competition
Saturday, March 14th, promises an even more extensive program. The third round of athletics will see approximately 500 athletes in the under-14 and under-16 age groups competing at the Estadio Antonio Domínguez Alfonso in Arona. The athletics program includes a comprehensive range of events: races, relays, walking, hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, and throws of discus, weight, javelin, and hammer.
Badminton enthusiasts will also be in action on Saturday, with the fourth round of the Cabildo Games taking place at the Paulino Rivero Baute Sports Complex in El Sauzal. The Canary Badminton Federation has invited competitors in the under-15 and under-17 categories to participate in the second qualifying phase, starting at 9:30 AM.
Orienteering Returns After Weather Delay
Following a cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, orienteering returns to the Games with a new event in Punta de Abona, Arico. The competition, scheduled for Saturday at 9:30 AM, will be held in a sprint format, open to all categories, and organized by Cocan Tenerife.
Rugby, Lucha Canaria, Volleyball, and Handball Complete the Schedule
The fourth round of rugby will be held in the north of the island, hosted by Club Tizones at the Estadio Iván Rodríguez Ramallo in Los Realejos. All age groups, from benjamin to youth, are invited to participate, starting at 9:30 AM.
Traditional Canary Islands wrestling, or lucha canaria, will grab place across eight different arenas throughout the island. Approximately 300 wrestlers in the pre-benjamin, benjamin, alevín, and infant categories will compete, with events organized jointly by the Cabildo and the Insular Federation of Canary Wrestling of Tenerife, in collaboration with local municipalities, schools, and clubs.
Volleyball action continues with another round of the Insular League, featuring matches in the benjamin, alevín, infant, and cadet categories. Around 500 players are expected to participate, starting at 9:00 AM at various pavilions across the island, including Quico Cabrera (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Pablos Abril and Cisneros (La Laguna), and others.
Finally, handball will feature the final phases of the male cadet category at the Municipal Pavilion of Tacoronte, over two consecutive days, Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th, starting at 9:00 AM, under the technical organization of the Insular Federation of Handball of Tenerife.
A Legacy of Sport on Tenerife
The Juegos Cabildo, now in its 39th year, represents a long-standing commitment to youth sports on Tenerife. The program aims to provide opportunities for young people to engage in a variety of sports, fostering a culture of physical activity and social inclusion. The Cabildo de Tenerife’s strategic plan, ‘Tenerife Activa,’ prioritizes accessibility, equality, and sustainability in all its sporting initiatives.
For those seeking more information about the 39th Juegos Cabildo, including schedules and results, visit the Deportes Tenerife website.
The weekend’s events promise a vibrant display of athletic talent and a celebration of sport across Tenerife. The inclusion of rhythmic gymnastics adds a new dimension to the Games, further expanding the opportunities available to young athletes on the island.
Next Up: The Tenerife Cabildo Games continue next weekend with further qualifying rounds and finals across various disciplines. Stay tuned to Deportes Tenerife for updated schedules and results.
