WAG Competition Handbook. January to December (Version 4 June 2015)

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1 WAG Competition Handbook January to December 2015 (Version 4 June 2015)

2 Table of Contents Page Page 3 Content Contact Information Page 4 Introduction Page Calendar Overview Page 6 Competition Structure Page 7 Entry Process Page 8 Competition regulations - Gymnasts Page 9 Competition regulations - Coaches Page 10 Competition regulations - Judges Page 11 Competition regulations - Volunteers Page Competition regulations - General Page Individual Competition Summaries Page 27 Appendices Apparatus Specifications

3 Contact Information Technical Panel Chair Competition Organiser Judging Coordinator Coach Education Officer Performance & Development Officer Finance Officer Rod Smith Vacant Katrina Harper Bea Petersen Cathy Osbourne Dawn Telford Scottish Gymnastics Performance Department Coach Education Development Member Services Ethics, Welfare & Conduct Partners 3

4 Introduction This handbook contains details of the forthcoming competitions and the entry procedures, rules and regulations relating to the competition programme. FIG & where applicable, BG regulations will apply at all Scottish Competitions unless stated otherwise This handbook must be read in conjunction with the British WAG Competition Handbook (available from the BG website) for Compulsory Elite Grades 4 1; NDP Grades and In-Age BG Voluntary Levels. Abbreviations - In this handbook the following abbreviations have been used FIG International Gymnastics Federation WAG Women s Artistic Gymnastics NDP National Development Programme BG British Gymnastics WTP Women s Technical Panel SG Scottish Gymnastics 4

5 Domestic & National Competition Calendar 2015 Key Scottish Competition British Competition Representative Competition Event Date Closing Date Development Competition 7 th February Duloch LC 7 th January Scottish Championships 21 st 22 nd February Bells SC 9 th January NDP Club 5 and Regional Grades th 8 th March Bells SC 22 nd January British Championships 27 th 29 th March Echo Arena 13 th February NDP National Grades 4,3,2,1 National Compulsory Levels 4 and 3 & SG Compulsory 5 National Elite Compulsory Levels 4 and 3 Finals 4 th April Bells SC 25 th February 25 th 26 th April Fenton Manner 10 th April Celtic Cup 25 th April Wales By selection only NDP National Grade Finals 4,3,2,1 9 th 10 th May Fenton Manor 27 th March NDP Club Grade 6 23 rd May Bells SC 15 th April National Compulsory Levels 2 & 1 23 rd 24 th May Pipers Vale 10 th April Beg/Int. Floor & Vault 6 th June Bells SC 22 nd April Espoir, Junior, Senior Challenge Cups 4 th 5 th July Guildford Spectrum 22 nd May Sainsbury s School Games 3 rd 6 th September Manchester By selection only Voluntary Levels 6, 5 5 th 6 th September Bells SC 5 th August British Senior Team Championships 12 th September Fenton Manor 31 st July National Compulsory Levels 2&1 Retakes 13 th September Fenton Manor 31 st July Bill Slater Teams 19 th 20 th September Fenton Manor 31 st July Northern European Championships 19 th 20 th September Ireland By selection only Voluntary Levels 4, 3, 2 3 rd October Bells SC 19 th August Beg/Int. Floor & Vault 14 th November Bells SC 30 th September Voluntary Levels 4,3,2 Finals 14 th 15 th November Guildford Spectrum 16 th October National Elite Compulsory Level 3 Retake 21 st November Broadwood 30 th September Level 6, 5 Teams 28 th 29 th November Bells SC 14 th October Gordon Forster Team Challenge 29 th November Bells SC 14 th October British Championships Espoir TBC TBC 5

6 Competition Structure Beginner / Intermediate This is the entry level of competition where gymnasts compete on Floor and Vault. The competition rules for Beginner and Intermediate can be found in the Women s Artistic section of the SG website under competition details Age Groups 8 Years 9 Years 10/11 Years 12+ Years Year Born & or earlier WAG Grades Pathway Competitions Age Year Born Min Age Year Born Eligibility for WAG National Competitions 2015 Compulsory Elite Levels Compulsory 5 (Scottish) NDP National Grades NDP Club Grade 6 NDP Regional Grades Min Age Compulsory 4 NDP Club Grade 5 Min Age Compulsory 3 Min Age Compulsory 2 Min Age Compulsory 1 Min Age National 4 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory National 3 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory 2 1 National 2 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory 1 National 1 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory 1 Regional 4 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National Regional 3 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National Regional 2 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National 2 1 Regional 1 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National 1 Espoir British Championships Challenge Cup Not Eligible: Qualified for British Champs Junior British Championships Challenge Cup Not Eligible: Qualified for British Champs Senior or Before British Championships Challenge Cup Not Eligible: Qualified for British Champs 6

7 Competition Entries Entry Process All entries must be submitted electronically using the electronic entry form on the SG website, these can be found under discipline/resources. Postal, scanned, PDF or written entry forms will no longer be accepted as of 1 st January Entry forms must be received by the stipulated closing date and time. Incomplete/Incorrect entry forms will be returned to the named contact. Please note gymnasts are entered in the programme in the order submitted on the entry form. When multiple teams are being entered from a club please ensure they are, if relevant, ranked appropriately. All entries should be ed to performance@scottishgymnastics.org Methods of Payment Payment can be made via cheque to Scottish Gymnastics or BACs to the SGA Account and should be received by SG within 48 hours of the competition closing date. If paying by BACs, clubs must use the given reference stipulated within the individual competition details. Late Entries: Late entries received before the event programme is made up MAY be included in the competition at the discretion of the WTP on payment of a double entry fee. Late entries received in the SG office after the programme is made up may be held on a waiting list in order of acceptance by the WTP. The Competition Organiser will replace any withdrawals with names taken from this list as spaces become available in the appropriate section/age group. A double entry fee should be submitted with the entry. Gymnasts submitted as late entries (if accepted) will go into the place vacated by a withdrawing gymnast unless that gymnast was seeded in which case she will compete in a group at the organiser s discretion. Clubs submitting late entries on a third or subsequent occasion in any one competition year will be charged triple entry fee for each gymnast and team. Withdrawals and Substitutions Amendments to an entry before the closing date will not incur a penalty and in the case of withdrawals, the entry fee will be refunded. Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date. In the case of a team entry, if a club wishes to make a substitution (due to the withdrawal of a previous gymnast), they can only do so up until 7 working days before an event. Substitutions will not incur a fee however there is no guarantee that the substituted names will be included in the spectator programme. The request for substitution must be done in writing via to the competition organiser detailing the withdrawal and intended substitute. The SG performance department must also be advised in order for the necessary membership checks to be carried out. Where it is necessary to substitute/add a coach, the club must inform the SG performance department, so the coach can be checked for membership, awards and safeguarding, before they can be accredited for the event. Terms & Conditions of entry to all SG competitions You agree to abide by the SG Photography guidelines at events You agree to the storing of competition scores on SG databases and the SG website The WTP reserve the right to refuse any entry and disqualify a competitor or team at any time if they do not comply with Scottish Gymnastics regulations. The person making the entry on behalf of gymnast(s) or a club, undertakes to ensure that those who they are making the entry on behalf of are fully aware of and agree to abide by the contents of this handbook 7

8 Competition Regulations - Gymnasts Membership Gymnasts must have Scottish Gymnastics Competitive Gymnast membership in order to enter a competition, with the exception of Floor and Vault competitions where Recreational membership will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the gymnast s club to ensure that each gymnast has the appropriate level of membership. In normal circumstances, gymnasts should also be members of an SG/BG registered club. In exceptional cases, where a gymnast does not belong to a SG/BG registered club they must contact the performance department for clarification. In exceptional circumstances such gymnasts will be given the classification of being Unattached but the gymnast must meet all other membership requirements. Tall Gymnasts Both bars may be raised by 5cm or 10cm where a gymnast s feet touch the basic matting while she is hanging on high bar or hips touch the basic matting while she is hanging on the low bar. Where a single bar is used this may be raised so that the gymnasts feet in long hang clear the matting. The request for bars to be raised must be made with the competition entry form. The bars must be raised in accordance with the F.I.G regulations. Unauthorised raising of the bars will be penalised in accordance with F.I.G regulations Gymnast Attire Regulations of dress are contained in the F.I.G Code of Points and must be adhered to. Gymnasts Code of Conduct Clothing indicating National Team representation should not be worn by gymnasts at domestic competitions. Gymnasts must not remove leotards until they are in the competitors' seating area. Any gymnasts found breaking this rule will receive a deduction for an attire violation in accordance as per FIG code of points. During march round, gymnasts are expected to proceed neatly and in line as directed by competition officials. All competitors are expected to enter the arena smartly dressed. Gymnasts should wear either a zipped club tracksuit or leotard. Non-uniformed t-shirts and outdoor shoes are not accepted for march on. All bags and equipment relating to performance should be stowed at the gymnasts seating area for the first piece of apparatus. Gymnasts should ensure that long hair is tied back, and any tattoos are covered up. No jewellery, body piercing or adornments of any kind are permitted in training or competition. Gymnasts will not be allowed to compete at any Scottish gymnastics event with jewellery on. Gymnasts are expected to maintain high standards to behaviour at all times showing respect for their fellow competitors, competition officials and coaches. 8

9 Competition Regulations - Coaches Membership Coaches who reside in Scotland must have Scottish Gymnastics Level 2 and above coach membership. Coaches who reside outside Scotland must have BG Gold membership. Assisting coaches must hold a minimum level 1 coach membership or level 2 and above in line with their current coaching qualification. Coaches without an up to date Safeguarding certificate and a current Disclosure (PVG) Record will not be eligible to take gymnasts on to the competition floor or accompany gymnasts to events. Safeguarding must be renewed every three years and must be valid both at the time of entry and through to the end of the event. Coaches must also hold a valid PVG certificate both at the time of entry through to the end of the event. Coaches who are substituting on the day of competition must provide a copy of their PVG, Safeguarding Certificate, Qualification and SGA membership card at registration, otherwise they will not be permitted onto the competition floor. Coaching Practice All coaches in attendance at a WTP event must have undergone appropriate training for skills being competed by their gymnast. It is the responsibility of the club and the coach to ensure that appropriate training has been completed by the nominated coach. The minimum qualification required for a WTP event is WA Level 2. A Men s Artistic Coach may take gymnasts on Vault, Bars and Floor as long as their own training covers the skills being performed. Assistant coaches are allowed on the competition floor but not in an active coaching role. The competition organiser (or a nominated representative), have a duty to challenge unsafe practice but the ultimate responsibility on the competition floor is with the coach. In extreme cases, where a coach does not respond to the concerns being expressed, the organisers could stop the gymnast competing and remove the coach from the competition floor. Failure to adhere to these regulations will result in the withdrawal of the gymnast and is likely to negate the coach s Gymnastics Insurance. Coaches Code of Conduct Coaches are expected to maintain a high standard of dress. Standard dress would include trainers, full-length tracksuit bottoms, t-shirt or polo shirt and tracksuit top / fleece identifiable with their own club logo. Clothing indicating National Team representation should not be worn at domestic competitions. Coaches should ensure that long hair is tied back, and must ensure that all jewellery is removed or adequately covered up. Small stud earrings and wedding bands are permitted. Coaches are not permitted to use mobile phones or any other electronic communication devices including tablets, to make calls, take photographs/video footage or for texting in the field of play during a competition. Coaches must ensure that their language and behaviour at all times is appropriate, reflecting positively on their club, themselves and the sport. Coaches are not permitted to eat or chew whilst in the competition arena. Coaches are expected to show respect for their fellow coaches and competition officials at all times. 9

10 Competition Regulations - Judges Membership Judges must hold current SG membership and where appropriate, BG membership, in line with the level they are qualified to. Judges must also hold a current cycle of judging award (Cycle 13) Although it is not mandatory it is considered to be good practice for judges to attend safeguarding. Any judge who has a dual role as a coach within a club must have valid PVG and safeguarding as stated above. Coaches, Judges and gymnasts should carry current membership cards to all competitions and be prepared for these to be checked by the competition organiser or their appointed officials. All judges must ensure to return their judge availability form to the Judging officer on the WTP for Any judge who is nominated by a club must also have volunteered on their availability form to officiate at the competition in question. Nomination of Judges Any competition entry forms which are submitted without a nominated judge or the no judge fee paid will be returned. If a revised entry form, including the name of a judge or the no judge fee, does not reach the SG Office before the closing date for the competition, the entry will not be included in the programme for that competition. Clubs MUST ensure they have the agreement of the judge in question to officiate at the competition entered PRIOR to submitting their entry. Failure to do so may result in a further 30 administration fee being levied. New Club s Nominating Judges During the first 12 months of competition in events organised by the WTP, a club may apply for exemption from the 50 penalty for not nominating a qualified judge for each Floor and Vault event entered. The following procedure should be followed: A written request for exemption from the 50 fee must be included when submitting the electronic entry form A separate payment for must accompany the entry and will be returned once it has been confirmed that the 12 month period has not ended. The WTP will endeavour to introduce coaches from a new club to a judge who could be contacted re nomination on entry forms. The nominated judge does not have to be a member of the club making the nomination. Judge s Code of Conduct Judges are expected to march into the competition arena prior to the march in of the competing gymnasts, unless notified otherwise. Judges should keep their tables clean and only have on the table items required for judging, keeping all outdoor clothing and bags stored out of sight. Judges are required to stay at their judging table until gymnasts have marched out of the arena and stay at the venue until released by the Competition Organiser in case they are required to assist with the checking of scores. 10

11 Volunteering Regulations By entering an SG WTP event clubs are required to provide volunteers who will be available to assist on the day of the competition. Procedure When the competition programme goes out, each club will be contacted and asked to provide a volunteer for an allocated time slot(s) over the competition day/weekend, failure to do so by one week prior to the event taking place will result in your club being fined. Club contact (as named on entry form) must provide a volunteer name when requested (one week prior to the competition) The named volunteer must be at least 16 years of age, and preferably aged over 18. Please indicate if the volunteer is 16 or 17 years of age. Any coaches named as accompanying gymnasts on the floor at the competition may not also be named as volunteers. When entering any SG WTP competition each club must provide a volunteer for each individual competition, even if they run over the same day/weekend as other SG WTP events. o E.g Level 6 Teams, Level 5 Teams and Gordon Forster Team Challenge are all separate competitions which run over the one weekend The volunteers contact telephone number and address should be provided to the WTP official as per request prior to each competition. It is the club s responsibility to ensure that the nominated volunteer is advised of their role at the competition, what is expected from them and the time there are required to volunteer for. (Please ask the nominated WTP official if unsure) The volunteer should then report to the Competition Floor Manager at their allocated time slot. Please note that some volunteers may have agreed in advance to officiate as Floor Manager, Computer or Manual Scorer etc at specific competitions and they may be nominated as the volunteer from their club for those competitions. If a volunteer cannot attend for any reason it is the club s responsibility to find a replacement. Failure to do will result in the club being fined 75 11

12 General Regulations Registration Only register your gymnasts/club when those competing in that section of the event have arrived at the event and intend to compete. Please inform the registration desk of any withdrawals as soon as possible. Coaches must sign in at the registration desk on arrival at the venue, where they will be required to produce their SG membership card. Coaches must ensure they carry their SG membership card at all times as proof of insurance. Order of Performance In order to maintain a smooth and timely running of the event or where the safety, security and good performance of the gymnasts is a concern, the WTP reserve the right to alter the working order and or time/commencement of the competition round as may be deemed necessary by the organiser or authorised officials. Wherever practical the organiser shall produce and circulate to all participating clubs a provisional competition programme and running order for an event at least 2 weeks before the day thereof. Before the start of each round of competition (as notified by the competition organiser) a technical briefing will take place. The timing of this meeting will be stated in the event programme. Attendance at technical briefing is compulsory. Music Floor music is stored on the Gymdata database so if your gymnast has competed in a previous event they are not required to submit music again unless they have different music. Floor music must be provided on a clean CD as a single track with the gymnasts name and competition number clearly shown on the CD and case. Floor music can also be ed to the competition organiser prior to the event taking place. Please note the use of Disney, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cirque de Soleil as floor music is not permitted for further details refer to and Competition Apparatus Unless otherwise stated the equipment at SG WTP competitions will be to FIG specifications. Please refer to Appendices for further information. Appeals on D Jury Score Any queries on the start value (D score) must be made to the Head Judge in the first instance. If this does not resolve the issue then coaches may appeal formally to the Jury of Appeal, where available, for a final decision. Coaches may approach the judges table, but not whilst an exercise is in progress and must immediately leave the judges table if requested. The E jury score cannot be disputed or appealed. Formal appeals should be made in writing to the Competition Controller at the event accompanied with a fee of Any appeals must be submitted within 15 minutes of the presentation of the score. An Appeal Pro Forma will be available on request at the Competition Score Desk. Only official video evidence will be accepted at SG WTP competitions at the discretion of the Head Judge/Jury of Appeal. 12

13 Health and Safety The safety of all participants (gymnasts, coaches and officials) is the primary consideration. All SG policies will be rigorously applied with regards to health, safety and welfare and child protection. Coaches are reminded of their responsibility in relation to their gymnasts in the competition environment this will specifically include ensuring the gymnasts are adequately prepared (physically and psychologically) for performing their routines in a competition situation. Anyone requiring first aid assistance should speak to either a member of the events team or the competition organiser. Trophies The gymnast s club must assume total responsibility for any individual SG trophy once presented. They are also responsible for its safe return before the same competition in the following year. This also applies to the club winner of any team competition. All perpetual trophies remain the property of Scottish Gymnastics. Photography In accordance with current SG policy, flash photography is not permitted during the warm up or competition phases of any Scottish Gymnastics event. SG accredited photographers may be present at SG events and in some cases events may be videoed. These images/footage may be used by SG and our partners for the purposes of promotion, education and development of the sport. They may also be shared with relevant third part organisations for journalistic/promotional purposes. Clubs must ensure that gymnasts/parents are informed of the photography arrangements for the relevant event. Any gymnast or parent who does not wish themselves or their child to be photographed/filmed at the event must advise Scottish Gymnastics Performance Department. The SG photography guidelines are available on the Scottish Gymnastics website here Spectators Spectator entry to SG WTP competitions will be available on the door on the day of competition. Tickets for the National Championships may be purchased in advance via the Scottish Gymnastics Website. Spectators Code of Conduct Clubs should take responsibility for the behaviour of their members and supporters. Spectators must: - Switch mobile phones to silent during the competition. Remain supportive throughout the competition, and must not interfere with other spectators enjoyment or disturb any of the gymnasts. Refrain from moving about the seating area whilst gymnasts are competing. Remain in the spectator seating area and not enter controlled areas including competition field of play and the control desk. Treat the competition venues with respect, particularly in respect of food and drink rules. Respect all competitors, coaches and competition officials. The Competition Organiser reserves the right to remove any spectators in breach of this code of conduct. 13

14 Date Event Closing Date Sat 7 th Feb Development Competition Wed 7 th Jan Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Duloch Park Sports Centre, Nightingale Place, Dunfermline, KY11 8LW Gymnasts who have previously entered a Compulsory or Voluntary level 5, 4 or 3 are excluded from this competition. Gymnasts who intend to compete in Compulsory 5 in 2015 are not eligible to compete in the Development competition. 8 Years, 9 years and 10 years in 2015 Scottish Gymnastics Development competition rules are available on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic Section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. Awards Merit Certificates Entry Fee Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd in each age group Individual Apparatus 1 st /2 nd /3 rd in each age group Ribbons will be awarded for 4 th /5 th /6 th place in each age group. A MERIT certificate will be awarded to gymnasts scoring: age 8 42 age 9 43 age per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WADEV Date Event Closing Date 21 st & 22 nd Feb Scottish Championships Fri 9 th Jan Information Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Clubs and coaches should refer to the official Scottish Championships entry pack which is available on the Scottish Gymnastics Website here: 14

15 Date Event Closing Date 7 th 8 th Mar WA NDP Club Grade 5 and NDP Regional Grades 4, 3, 2 &1 Thurs 22 nd Jan Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Awards Merit Certificates Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. No age groups refer to minimum ages in BG Grades Rules Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm and compete for all club grades We will be using rolling warm up on beam only. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level R & C 1 st /2 nd /3 rd (if pass only) Certificates will be presented to gymnasts who achieve a pass mark or a distinction. Pass Mark is TBC Distinction Mark is TBC These will be confirmed upon clarification from BG per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WAREG 15

16 Date Sat 4 th Apr Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Event WA NDP National Grades 4-1, National Elite Compulsory Levels 4 & 3 & SG Compulsory 5 Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. National Grades please refer to BG guidelines for minimum entry ages Compulsory 5 (8 years only) In age Compulsory 4 (9years) Qualification for British Finals In age Compulsory 3 (10 years) Qualification for British Finals Out of Age Compulsory 3 & 4 BG Grades Rules (Available online from British Gymnastics) Closing Date Wed 25 th Feb Coaches Competition Format Awards R&C Re-sits Entry Fee Qualification to British Finals British Finals Information Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm up and compete for all national grades, Compulsory 5 and out of age Compulsory 4/3 should the programme require it. Rolling Warm Up will be used for Beam only. Full apparatus warm-up with touch warm-up for In Age Compulsory 4 & 3 only. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level in age and out of age. R & C 1 st /2 nd /3 rd (if pass only) Should a gymnast need to re-sit their R & C (BG Compulsory Grades only) they will be given only ONE opportunity. This opportunity may not be on the day of the competition per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WANAT The first four gymnasts in each BG Compulsory Level (4 & 3) and each BG National Grade 4,3,2 and 1 along with a reserve for each team will represent the Region at the respective final. Gymnasts competing at National Grades must achieve a pass mark of: Minimum TBC including a minimum of TBC on R &C Gymnasts MUST attend team training sessions prior to the event, you will be notified on these dates on selection. The following applies to selection for Compulsory Grades Finals It is at the discretion of the personal coach to decide whether to accept a place in the British Finals Team, however on accepting a Team place, coaches and gymnasts are also accepting to travel and be accommodated with their team under a chosen Team Manager. Failure to accept these conditions will result in the gymnast being replaced in the Team by the reserve. Please note that there is a maximum of one coach per gymnast allowed on the floor at any one time. 16

17 Date Event Closing Date Sat 23 rd May WA NDP Club Grade 6 Wed 15 th April Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Awards Merit Certificates Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. In Age Grade 6 8 years old in the year of competition Out of Age Grade 6 9 years old or above in the year of the competition Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm and compete for all club grades There will be a rolling warm up on beam only. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level. Ribbons 4 th /5 th /6 th for each level. Certificates will be presented to gymnasts who achieve a pass mark or a distinction. Pass Mark is TBC Distinction Mark is TBC per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WANDP 17

18 Date Event Closing Date Sat 6 th June Beginner & Intermediate Floor & Vault Wed 22 nd April Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Teams Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a Recreational member. Any Gymnast who has received a merit score at Beginner level must compete at Intermediate level for all age groups. Any gymnast who has entered Grade 6 (previously Grade 14) or above and/or SGA Level 6 or above from January 2013 are not eligible to enter the Floor and Vault competition. Beginner 8 years, 9 years, 10/11 years and 12+ years Intermediate 9 years, 10/11 years and 12 + years Scottish Gymnastics Beginner and Intermediate Rules can be found on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Teams can consist of a maximum 5 and a minimum of 3 gymnasts in each team. Teams must consist of gymnasts from the same age group. Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm up and compete for all Beginner/Intermediate Floor and Vault competitions. Rolling warm up will apply. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Team All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Ribbons will be awarded to gymnasts for 4 th /5 th /6 th place in each level. All Beginner competitors will receive a Participation certificate per gymnast, per team BACs Ref:[clubname]WAFV 18

19 Date Event Closing Date 5 th 6 th Sept Level 6 All around and Individual Apparatus Competition Wed 5 th Aug Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Progression Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member who: Has not participated in WTP competitions judged to SG Level 5 rules or above, or competed at Compulsory SGA Level 5 or above or passed grades competitions above Regional Grade 4 (previously Grade 12) Are not, and have never been, members of SGA National, Regional Advanced or Regional Development squads. 8 years, 9 years, 10/11 years and 12+ years Scottish Gymnastics Level 6 Rules can be found on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm up and compete for all levels competitions. We will be using Rolling Warm Up for Beam A gymnast who scores 43 or more must move up to Level 5, or above, in the subsequent year. However, she will be eligible for the Level 6 Team Apparatus Competition in the current year. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Individual Apparatus 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Ribbons will be awarded as follows 4 th /5 th /6 th for individual age groups/apparatus per gymnast, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL56 19

20 Date Event Closing Date 5 th 6 th Sept Level 5 All around and Individual Apparatus Competition Wed 5 th Aug Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Progression Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member who: Has not participated in WTP competitions judged to BG Level 4 rules, or passed Grades Competitions above National Grade 4 (previously National Grade 8) Are not, and have never been, members of SG Regional Advanced, National, 2014 Squads or the Performance Programme 8 years, 9 years, 10/11 years, 12/13 years and 14+ years Scottish Gymnastics Level 5 Rules can be found on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm up and compete for all levels competitions. We will be using Rolling Warm Up for Beam A gymnast who scores 44 or more must move up to Level 4, or above, in the subsequent year. However, she will be eligible for the Level 5 Team competition in the current year. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Individual Apparatus 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Ribbons will be awarded as follows 4 th /5 th /6 th for individual age groups/apparatus per gymnast, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL56 20

21 Date Event Closing Date Sat 3 rd Oct Out of Age Level 4&3 All Around and Individual Apparatus Competition Wed 19 th Aug Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Progression Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member who: Has not participated in WTP competitions judged to Full FIG Code. Are not, and have never been, members of SGA 2014 Squads or the SG Performance Programme Out of Age Level 4 10/11 years, 12/13 years and 14+ years Out of Age Level 3 11/12 years and 13+ years Out of Age Voluntary Level 4 and 3 rules can be found on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm up and compete for all levels competitions. We will be using Rolling Warm Up for Beam Out of Age Level 4 A gymnast who scores 45 or more must move up to Level 3, or above, in the subsequent year. Out of Age Level 3 A gymnast who scores 46 or more must move up to Level 2, or above, in the subsequent year. N.B. Only applies if the competition is programmed for the subsequent year Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Individual Apparatus 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Ribbons will be awarded as follows 4 th /5 th /6 th for individual levels per gymnast, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL43 21

22 Date Event Closing Date Sat 3 rd Oct In Age Level 4&3 All Around and Individual Apparatus Competition (Qualification for British Voluntary Level 4 &3 Finals) Wed 19 th Aug Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. Level 4 9 years old in the year of competition Level 3 10 years old in the year of the competition Level 2 11 years old in the year of the competition BG Level 4, 3 and 2 rules can be found on the British Gymnastics Website Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Individual Apparatus 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Ribbons will be awarded as follows 4 th /5 th /6 th for individual levels per gymnast, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL43 Qualification to British Finals British Finals Information The first four gymnasts in each BG Voluntary Level (4 & 3) along with a reserve for each team will represent the Region at the respective final. Gymnasts MUST attend team training sessions prior to the event, you will be notified on these dates on selection. It is at the discretion of the personal coach to decide whether to accept a place in the British Finals Team. However on accepting a Team place coaches and gymnasts are also accepting to travel and be accommodated with their team under a chosen Team Manager. Failure to do so will result in the gymnast being replaced in the Team by the reserve. Please note that there is a maximum of one coach per gymnast allowed on the floor at any one time. 22

23 Date Event Closing Date Sat 14 th Nov Beginner & Intermediate Floor & Vault Wed 30 th Sept Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Teams Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a Competitive or Recreational member. Any Gymnast who has received a merit score at Beginner level must compete at Intermediate level for all age groups. Any gymnast who has entered Regional Grade 6 (previously Grade 14) or above and/or SGA Level 6 or above from January 2013 are not eligible to enter the Floor and Vault competition. Beginner 8 years, 9 years, 10/11 years and 12+ years Intermediate 9 years, 10/11 years and 12 + years Scottish Gymnastics Beginner and Intermediate Rules can be found on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Teams can consist of a maximum 5 and a minimum of 3 gymnasts in each team. Teams must consist of gymnasts from the same age group. Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 10 minute general warm up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm up. Warm up and compete for all Beginner/Intermediate Floor and Vault competitions. Rolling warm up will apply. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Team All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group. Ribbons will be awarded to gymnasts for 4 th /5 th /6 th place in each level. All Beginner competitors will receive a Participation certificate per gymnast, per team BACs Ref:[clubname]WAFV 23

24 Date Event Closing Date Sat 21 st Nov Compulsory 3 Re-Sit Wed 30 th Sept Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Broadwood Gymnastics Academy, 1 Ardgoil Drive, Broadwood, Cumbernauld, G68 9NE Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. In age Compulsory 3 (10 years) Out of Age Compulsory 3 BG Grades Rules (Available online from British Gymnastics) Coaches Maximum one coach per gymnast when there is one gymnast from a club. Maximum two coaches when there are two or more gymnasts in any one pool/group from the same club. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. Competition Format Awards R&C Re-sits Entry Fee Full apparatus warm-up with touch warm-up. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd R & C 1 st /2 nd /3 rd (if pass only) Should a gymnast need to re-sit their R & C (BG Compulsory Grades only) they will be given only ONE opportunity. This opportunity may not be on the day of the competition per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WANAT 24

25 Date Event Closing Date 28 th 29 th Nov Level 6 Team Competition (Maximum 2 Teams Per club) Wed 14 th Oct Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. Level 6 Have not participated in WTP competitions judged to BG Level 5 rules or above, or SG Compulsory level 5 or above or passed Grades Competitions above Regional Grade 4 (previously Grade 12) Are not, and have never been, members of SGA National, Regional Advanced or Regional Development squads. Level 6: Minimum age 8 years old in the year of the competition Scottish Gymnastics Level 6 rules are available on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic Section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee Maximum two coaches per team When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 6 Gymnasts in each team 5 Gymnasts compete on each apparatus 4 highest scores count towards the team total MAXIMUM 2 TEAMS PER CLUB Second teams will be subject to a draw if entry exceeds more than 32 teams. Team All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level. Trophy for the 1 st place team per team, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL56 25

26 Date Event Closing Date 28 th 29 th Nov Level 5 Team Competition (Maximum 2 Teams Per club) Wed 14 th Oct Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. Level 5 Have not participated in WTP competitions judged to BG Level 4 rules, or passed Grades Competitions above National Grade 4 (previously National Grade 8) Are not, and have never been, members of SG Regional Advanced, National, 2014 Squads or the SG Performance Programme Level 5: Minimum age 8 years old in the year of the competition Scottish Gymnastics Level 5 rules are available on the Competition details page of the Women s Artistic Section of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Maximum two coaches per team When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 5 Gymnasts in each team 4 Gymnasts compete on each apparatus 3 highest scores count towards the team total 2 Competition Vaults per gymnast MAXIMUM 2 TEAMS PER CLUB Second teams will be subject to a draw if entry exceeds more than 20 teams. Team All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level. Ribbons will be awarded as follows 4 th /5 th /6 th for each level. Trophy for the 1 st place team per team, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL56 26

27 Date Event Closing Date Sun 29 th Nov Gordon Forster Team Challenge (Maximum 2 Teams Per club) Wed 14 th Oct Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a competitive member. Any gymnast who competes in the Gordon Forster Competition must compete in the Level 4 or above individual competition in the subsequent year. Minimum 9 years old in the year of competition FIG Junior Code with the exception of short Bar exercise BARS an exercise with less than 5 different coded elements will be deducted 1.00 for each missing element. N.B. FIG Junior Code:- modifications to full FIG Code DV Restriction If performed, F or G elements = 0.5 maximum value each. Dismount CR as follows No dismount, A dismount - = 0.00P; B dismount = 0.30P; C dismount = 0.50P Maximum two coaches per team When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) have undergone appropriate training for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition. 5 gymnasts in each team 4 gymnasts compete on each apparatus 3 highest scores count towards the team total. 1 Competition Vault per gymnast MAXIMUM 2 TEAMS PER CLUB It may be necessary to limit the number of teams entered by any individual club. Hence, clubs entering these competitions will be guaranteed one team entry each, additional teams will be allowed if there is time in the programme. Team All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level. Trophy for the 1 st place team per team BACs Ref:[clubname]WAGFTC 27

28 Appendices Apparatus Unless otherwise stated, the equipment at WTP competitions will be to current FIG specifications. Vault 125cm from the floor to the top of the vault. 20cm FIG specification matting + 10cm supplementary matting with markings as specified for vault landing. For round off entry vaults the safety collar must be correctly in place. Mat for hand placement will be provided. Springboards will be provided hard and soft coil boards for FIG competitions. Bars Low bar 170cm / High bar 250cm (both +/- 1cm) from the floor to the top side of the bar. Maximum width between the bars, inside bars on diagonal is 180cm Minimum width between the bars, inside bars on diagonal is 130cm 20cm FIG specification matting + 10cm supplementary landing mat. Both bars may be raised by 5cm or 10cm where a gymnast s feet touch the basic matting while she is hanging on high bar or hips touch the basic matting while she is hanging on the low bar. Where a single bar is used this may be raised so that the gymnasts feet in long hang clear the matting. The request for bars to be raised must be made with the competition entry form. The bars must be raised in accordance with the F.I.G regulations. Unauthorised raising of the bars will be penalised in accordance with F.I.G regulations. Beam 125cm from the floor to the top of the beam. 20cm FIG specification matting with 10cm supplementary landing mat. Floor 12m x 12m FIG specification floor area. 28