Pioneer Gymnastics. Season Preview 2014 CALLING ALL ALUMNI: FOUR home meets this season. Notes from the floor. Follow the Pioneers

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1 Pioneer Gymnastics Season Preview 2014 Year in and year out, the Pioneer women's gymnastics team has several goals inside the gym - but the qualities of character, excellence and teamwork are always part of the Pioneer tradition. With the addition of the three freshmen, Leah Lomonte (NIT champion in 2012 and 11th in the JO National Championships), Rachel Fielitz (former JO vault champion) and Julia Ross (3rd place in the nation on the beam), the Pioneers are looking forward to another recordbreaking season. With only four home meets, there aren't many chances to show Denver the skills that the Pioneers have. Last season, the team had two sell-outs with one other meet just 71 seats short. "I m really looking forward to this season," said Head Coach Melissa Kutcher- Rinehart. "Their energy and enthusiasm are contagious. They have a high skill CALLING ALL ALUMNI: level and have a great chemistry, character and work ethic." Some of the teams that the Pioneers will face are Georgia, a perennial powerhouse, Boise State, a western rival, and California. "We don't focus on one particular team - because it is not about wins and losses, it's about team scores," Kutcher- Rinehart explained. "We can't control how the other teams perform, but we can control how we perform and how we stay within ourselves. We need to improve every meet and be ready for postseason as well as the new league championship." Recently, the University of Denver gymnastics team announced the joining of a new gymnastics affiliation with Utah State, Southern Utah University, Boise State and Brigham Young in the Mountain Rim Gymnastics Championship. They hope to become the Mountains Rim Gymnastics Conference next year, as long as the league is recognized by the NCAA. The first Alumni competition will be on Friday from 6-7 at the Gates Fieldhouse. Come and show off your slightly rusty skills or enjoy the faces from the past showing off their skills. The gym will be open after the competition for fun. See attached flyer. The annual alumni meet is this Saturday. Please come and support the 2014 team and be feted by the current Pioneers. For more information, please contact Carl Leland. Notes from the floor Follow the Pioneers on Facebook com/denvergym nastics Instagram DU_Gymnastics There are only FOUR home meets this season. Last season there were two sell-outs (71 tickets short of the third shutout). Let s sell all four out this year! Join the kids Club or 10.0 club.

2 One of the best indicators of the success of any collegiate sports program is the graduation rate and the post-collegiate success of its student-athletes. In that respect, the University of Denver and its gymnastics program specifically rank very highly. Half the 2013 squad were Scholastic All- Americans, which is about the average for the past 15 years. Head Coach Melissa Kutcher- Rinehart has had 107 NACWC/W Scholastic All- Americans. In the most recent data available for graduation rates (freshman class of 2006), the gymnastics team has graduated 100% of its athletes. The rest of the University has graduated 91% of athletes. The gymnastics team ranks number one with its graduation rate along with several other teams. Sasha Sullivan is one of those athletes. She was a Scholastic All- American in 2005, 2006, 2007 and Upon graduating with a degree in Marketing, she was hired by Accenture as a Management Consultant. As a consultant, she works with client companies to identify business process issues, works on change to improve their operations and more. "Dedication, perseverance, teamwork and attention to detail were key skills I developed while competing in gymnastics, which translated into invaluable qualities that I now use on a daily basis in the 'real world', explained Sullivan. "Perseverance is the key to accomplishing your goals," she continued. "Despite a bad day at practice or a bad meet, you should always come back into the gym the next day with a positive attitude and determined to improve; with the right attitude you will get stronger, better and eventually achieve success." Alumnae Profile Sasha Sullivan Sullivan proved that this mentality does achieve success. In her freshman season, she led the team in average on both uneven bars (9.702) and floor exercise (9.877) on her way to 12 event titles, seven on floor exercise and five on balance beam. She set season-highs on bars and balance beam in the same meet, a on bars and a on balance beam and had a career-high floor routine at Her second season, she led the team on floor seven times and finished with a perfect 100 percent count rate. Sullivan had just one floor score under a all season and recorded three scores of 9.9. Sullivan continued her consistency as the only DU gymnast to post 100 percent count rate on floor in the 2007 season. She won seven floor titles on the season, including six in a row as well as two all-around titles. In the 2007 Nationals, Sullivan posted a on the vault and a on the floor exercise. In her final campaign, she completed her gymnastics career with career highs of in the allaround, on beam and 9.95 on the floor, including a second trip to Nationals, where she scored a 38.9 in the All-Around. Sullivan's advice to the 2014 team is "enjoy your college years as much as possible and live in the moment." She also has three pieces of advice for the team. 1. Network: It is important to network as you begin your career. Introduce yourself to people who work in an industry that you like. Talk to people who have jobs that you re interested in learning more about do coffee with them, have your questions ready, learn what a day in the life looks like. 2. Be an Intern: Get an internship before you graduate college. Obtaining professional experience will be invaluable and look great on your resume. 3. Be passionate: Choose a job or career that you truly enjoy and are passionate about. Kutcher- Rinehart cannot say enough about Sullivan and her success as a Pioneer and as a businesswoman. "Sasha is an amazing role model for our student-athletes. Her success in and out of the gym is what we as coaches want to see from out former athletes. She has a great career and I am proud to have coached her and to have watched her grow into the wonderful woman that she is." Sullivan is unable to make this year s Alumni Meet, but hopes to come to future meets. Page 2 Pioneer Gymnastics

3 Judging Questions Answered and Score Updates To most gymnastics fans, judging is completely subjective and mysterious. What are the judges really looking for? What are the rule changes for the upcoming season? How do judges score and how can they keep track of all the skills? Priscilla K. Hickey, one of the foremost gymnastics judges and educators, was kind enough to answer a few questions about this area. Hickey explained that judges use shorthand for each element, for example "X" means a cartwheel, as well as the value of the element - from A to E. Deductions are grouped from small (0.05) to a fall (0.5), which is a large deduction. There is also a schedule of "Connection of Elements", which is calculated according to the event's formulas - for example a D (back giant full turn) plus D (major release) = +0.2 connection value bonus. At the end of the routine the judge will: Calculate the Start Value (9.50 for Requirements+ 0.5 maximum for BONUS). Deduct missing Value Part Elements (3-A s, 3-B s, 2-C s) Deduct missing Special Requirements (each worth 0.20) Deduct insufficient Compositional Requirements (choice of elements, etc.) Deduct for Execution and Amplitude errors (falls, steps, bent legs, etc.). Deduct for Lack of Artistry (Beam & Floor). The changes for the 2014 season can be summarized as follows: Beam: Acrobatic Series Requirement (two flight elements minimum one C element) must END on the Beam and may not be used in the dismount series for the choice of elements compositional requirements. Previously, this requirement could lead into the dismount. (Compositional Deduction 0.1). In addition an "E" dance element may be used for the compositional requirement for Choice of Elements. There is now a bonus for Connection Value (CV) which includes an Additional +0.1 for a connection of at least 3 Acrobatic Flight elements with a minimum of one C element (excluding the dismount). For example: back handspring (B), back handspring (B), back layout salto (D) will receive an Additional +0.1 Bonus CV. Floor: if a routine only has two tumbling passes, the compositional requirement for Choice of Elements is now a minimum of a D element in one pass, and a minimum of a D element OR +0.2 Connection Value (CV) in the 2 nd pass. For example; Pass 1: Roundoff, Back Handspring Double Back Salto (D) and Pass 2: front handspring, Front Layout (B), Front Layout 1-1/2 Twist (D) would fulfill the requirement. Judges are only allowed to judge two home and two away meets for a team, so most judges travel a lot to judge collegiate meets. Hickey also explained that judges have to recertify every four years. Most judges have between years of experience and have spent countless hours studying to judge this high level of competition. A sample score sheet is attached. Way of the Peaceful Warrior has so many deep messages and metaphors about life. The novel is told from the perspective of Dan Millman, who retells his experiences in college. Dan is an Olympic hopeful training in California. He seems to have a great life he is an amazing athlete and has a promising future, but there seems to be a void in his soul. Dan is just going through the motions of his daily routine and struggles to find long-lasting happiness. In the beginning of the novel, Dan Millman comes across a peculiar man at a gas station. Dan nicknames him Socrates and the name sticks. Socrates starts training Dan to become a warrior. I interpreted a warrior as someone who does not let successes or failures define them; rather they learn to be content at the center of their being no matter what happens. A warrior also strives to appreciate the simple joys in life. Dan undergoes rigorous training under Socrates. Most of his training is mental. Dan learns how to meditate and to see life from a new perspective. Dan starts out as a self-centered, easily agitated young man. At first, Dan lets Socrates s harmless quips get the best of him and he loses his temper multiple times. Over time, however, Dan learns to control his emotions and to take life less seriously. Dan also learns perspective. Before he met Socrates he thought achievement was the key to happiness. But, he moved from achievement to achievement and forgot about the journey it took to get there. Eventually, Dan comes to a critical moment in which Socrates puts him under a type of spell. Dan s life seems to flash before his eyes, and he realizes there is no time left to waste because happiness is in the here and now. In this moment, Dan s perspective finally changes and he becomes a true warrior. One of the most profound messages I learned is: There are no ordinary moments. Life is full of mini-miracles. Sometimes we get caught up in our own little worlds and we forget to appreciate the everyday miracles of life. Every breath we take, every sight we see, every bird we hear chirping is something precious and should not be taken for granted. Way of a Peaceful Warrior reminded me that life is peculiar and every moment in itself is amazing. Rachel Feeken Part of Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart s gymnastics program is also educational. She believes that it is important for the student -athletes to also share in their education. This is just one of the book reports that the gymnasts have written. Page 3 Pioneer Gymnastics

4 University of Denver Pioneer Gymnastics 2201 East Asbury Ave. Denver, CO Phone: Fax: denverpioneers.com/ Editor: Jill Pommrehn Krug Co-editor: Melissa Kutcher Rinehart Pictures: Denver Athletics 2014 Schedule Date Opponent Time Dec. 14 Intrasquad 6 p.m. Jan. 11 Cal Berkley 6 p.m. Alumni reunion, camp reunion Jan. Boise State 7 p.m. Jan. 25 Air Force 6 p.m. Winterfest Jan. BYU 7 p.m. Feb. 8 Southern Utah, North Carolina State 6 p.m. Burnsley Invitational, Link to Pink Feb. Southern Utah 7 p.m. Feb. Utah State 7 p.m. Feb. Michigan State University 7 p.m. March 4 p.m. March 15 Boise State, Iowa State 6 p.m. Senior Night, Fan Appreciation, Kids Club Mar. Mountain Rim Gymnastics BYU TBA April 3-5 NCAA Regionals (TBD) TBA April NCAA National Championships (Tuscaloosa, AL) TBA *All times Mountain (MT)

5 ! NCAA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS Updated 1/4/2014 UNEVEN BAR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (.20 each taken off Start Value) One element may fulfill more than one SR, unless specified. a. Minimum of two (2) bar changes. b. Two (2) flight elements, minimum of two (2) different C s OR a D and B (not to include dismount). c. One element with longitudinal axis (LA) turn, minimum of C (not to include dismount). d. C dismount with the following modification: C dismount immediately preceded by same two A or B elements =.10 deduction (not.20). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS BALANCE BEAM SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (.20 each taken off of the Start Value) a. Acro series - Minimum of two (2) flight elements, one element must be a minimum of C with or without hand support (may include the mount or be connected to the dismount) OR... A (non-flight) from group 7 (walkovers/cartwheels) and connected to an E acro skill. b. Dance series with a minimum of two (2) elements, one element C or higher. c. A leap or jump requiring 180 split. (This may be part of the dance series.) d. Minimum of 360 turn from Group 3. No hand support permitted. e. Minimum of C dismount, or B dismount preceded by and directly connected to any C element (Acro or dance). FLOOR EXERCISE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (.20 each taken off Start Value) a. One Acrobatic series with two (2) saltos (same or different), OR two (2) directly connected saltos. (If the two (2) saltos are not directly connected, they must be included in an Acrobatic series, which is defined as a minimum of three Acrobatic flight elements, with or without hand support. Aerials are NOT considered saltos). b. Three (3) different saltos within the exercise. c. The salto performed as the last isolated salto or within the last salto connection must be minimum C. d. Dance passage with a minimum of two (2) different Group 1 elements, directly or indirectly connected, one of which is a leap (one foot take-off) requiring a 180 cross or side split position. An indirect connection would allow for running steps, small leaps, hops, chassés, assemblés, or any turn on 1or 2 feet between the two dance VPs. COMPOSITION UNEVEN BARS COMPOSITION a. Lack of variety in choice of elements and/or connections... flat.05 b. Insufficient distribution... flat.05 c. More than one squat/stoop on LB w/ or w/o sole circle to grasp high bar... each.10 d. Uncharacteristic elements... each.10 e. ¾ giant circle forward w/ or w/o grip change... each.10 (This is not considered an element and will break a connection.) f. Choice of elements not up to the competitive level... flat A release sequence (minimum C+C+D in any order or D+D) - *OR a pirouetting sequence (minimum C +C+D in any order or D+D) - *OR a combination of release & pirouette (minimum C+C+D in any order or D+D) - OR a dismount sequence (minimum C+C +D in any order or D+D) -OR minimum two D releases - OR minimum two E skills *Clarification: Only one skill in these combinations (*) has to contain a turn or release to fulfill the requirement. 2. Exercise must have minimum of a D release as part of, or in addition to, the above AND a minimum of D dismount or C dismount in bonus combination. BALANCE BEAM COMPOSITION a. Lack of variety in choice of Acro elements 1. Missing a backward Acro element with a minimum of A value... flat.10 Missing a forward/sideward Acro element with a minimum of A value... flat Lack of variety in dance elements - Gymnasts are required to show at least two (2) diff. shapes in leaps and/or jumps w shape being defined as the body position reached at the peak of the skill... flat.10 -More than one leap/jump/hop to prone... each.10 b. Insufficient distribution... flat.05 Consider:- Level of difficulty not maintained throughout the exercise. - Most difficult elements placed in the same section of the exercise. c. Insufficient use of entire beam apparatus 1. Insufficient level changes throughout the exercise...flat.05 Consider: Level changes by the performance of elements and/or connections [look for movements that are high off the beam, standing, semi-low, and low (kneel, squat, sit, lying)]. No longer required to touch the beam with a part of the torso and/or head. 2. Spatially (use the entire length of the beam)... flat Directionally (movement/choreography forward, backward and sideward)...flat.05 d. Choice of Acro elements not up to the competitive level...flat.10 If a flight series is performed on the beam WITHOUT Connection Value (consider only those skills performed on the beam), then an additional D Acro element, including mounts and dismounts, OR an E dance element is required. To meet Up to the Level, the acro series must end on the beam. (May not be used in dismount combination) FLOOR EXERCISE COMPOSITION a. Lack of variety in choice of elements: 1. Lack of variety in dance elements - Lack of Dance Bonus from Groups 1 or 2 (minimum of +0.1 Connection Value OR +0.1 D/E Bonus is required)... flat.10 - Gymnasts are required to show at least two (2) different shapes in leaps and/or jumps with shape being defined as the body position reached at the peak of the skill.... flat.10 - More than one (1) leap/jump/hop to prone position... each Lack of variety in choice of Acro elements - Missing a backward salto with a minimum of A value...flat.10 - Missing a forward/sideward salto with a minimum of A value...flat.10 b. Insufficient distribution... flat.05 Consider: 1. Level of difficulty not maintained throughout the exercise. 2. Most difficult elements placed in the same section of the exercise. c. Insufficient use of the floor area 1. Spatially (floor pattern)... flat Directionally (movement/choreography forward, backward and sideward)... flat.05 d. Choice of Acro elements 1. Acro elements not up to the competitive level... flat.10 Choice of elements up to the competitive level will now be defined by the following basic standards (flat.10 deduction if missing any or all): - One D salto or better - One Acro SERIES with a C salto or better - An Acro dismount with a C (minimum) salto in bonus combination OR a D (minimum) salto *Clarification: Acro dismount is defined as an Acro skill or an Acro combination. 2. Prone landings - More than one (1) Acro element or more than one (1) Dance element to prone landing..each.10 (Maximum of two (2) prone landings will be allowed. One from dance and one from Acro elements.) - 1 ¼ saltos to prone landing retain the same value as the root element. 3.A floor routine with only 2 tumbling passes must include a minimum D element in one pass, and a minimum D element OR +.2 bonus connection in the 2nd pass flat.10 Score Range: : : : 0.5 Below 8.0: 1.00 Content: 3A s, 3B s & 2C s Missing Special Requirement = 0.20 each Award CV & DV unless a fall or spot occurs. NCAA Special Requirements and Compositional Deductions listed are IN TOTAL, rather than in addition to the J.O. Code of Points. No other SR or Compositional deductions are applicable to collegiate competition.

6 NCAA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS Updated 1/4/2014 BONUS UNEVEN BAR CV BONUS!*C+C = +.10 *Turn/flight: For a connection of 2 elements from Gr.3/6/7 turn/flight is NOT required, but elements must be different.!c+d = +.10 (No turn/flight required.)!d+d = +.20 (No turn/flight required.)! UNEVEN BARS EXECUTION Swing forward or backward under horizontal... each ^. 10 Under-rotation of release/flight elements... ^.10 Precision of handstand positions throughout... ^.10 Insufficient extension of glides/swing into kips... ^. 10 Poor rhythm in elements/connections...^. 10 Hesitation in jump or swing to HS... ^. 10 Touch, brush of foot/feet on apparatus/ mat...^.10 Landing too close to bars on dismount...10 Insufficient amplitude of elements ea...^.20 Insufficient dynamics... ^. 20 Hit of foot/feet on apparatus Insufficient height of salto dismount...^. 30 Hit of foot/feet on mat BALANCE BEAM CV BONUS Acro Flight (2 elements, excluding dismount): B+D = +.20 B+E = C+C = +.20 C/D+D = +.20 Acro flight (3+ elements, including mounts & dismounts*) B+ B+C = +.10 B+C+C = +.20 B+B+D = Dance/Mix (excluding dismount): A+D = +.10 B+C = +.10 Turns A+C (or reverse) = +.10 B+D = +.20 C+C = +.20 C+D = +.20 New: Acro flight series with 3 elements will receive an additional +.1 bonus. All acro elements used for CV must have flight. B+D Acro Flight, BHS + Layout, stretched then pike down with feet together = +0.1 CV (not +0.2 CV) Back Salto Stretched with Step-out receives D bonus but will be considered as C value for purposes of awarding Connection Value in Back Handspring Series only (Step-out BHS, BHS to 2 Feet, or gainer BHS; in any order). NO BONUS: 2 acro flight element connection B+C WILL NOT receive CV. *Bonus principles will not apply in the case of a B dismount. (In order for a dismount to add Connection Value to an Acro series, the dismount must be a C. EXECUTION BALANCE BEAM EXECUTION Feet apart on side pos. landing of leap/jump... ^.10 Hesitation in jump, press, swing to HS... ^.10 Incorrect body pos./alignment on dance elements...each ^.10 Lack of precision in dance elements... each ^.10 Turn elements not performed in high relevé... each ^.10 Landing too close to beam on dismount Concentration pause (more than 2 sec.)... each.10 Rhythm of conn.-dance/mixed/acro(not backward flight)...each ^.20 Insufficient split when required(dance/acro elements)...^.20 Legs not parallel to beam in split or straddle pike...^.20 Insufficient dynamics...^.20 Insufficient height of leaps/jumps/hops...each ^.20 Insufficient height of acro flights, aerials & saltos...each ^.20 Insufficient sureness of performance - throughout...^.20 Insufficient variation in rhythm/tempo -throughout... ^.20 Relaxed/incorrect footwork in non-vps throughout...^.20 Support of 1 leg against side of BB Insufficient height of salto dismount... ^.30 Additional movements to maintain balance... ^.30 Direction on gainer dismount. off end of beam... ^.30 Relaxed/incorrect/insufficient leg pos./body posture, & flexibility in non-vps throughout...^.30 Grasp of beam to avoid a fall Artistry/Presentation...^.30 -Originality/creativity of choreography ^.10 -Quality of movement reflects personal style ^.10 -Quality of expression ^.10 FLOOR EXERCISE CV BONUS Acro. Indirect: A/B+ A/B +C (minimum) = +.10 C+C = +.10 A/B+D = +.10 C+D = +.20 Acro Direct: B+B = +.10 A+C = +.10 A+A+C= +.10 B+C = +.20 C+C = +.20 A/B+D = +.20 A+A+D = Dance/Mix* B+D = +.10 C+C = +.10 D-salto+A-jump (This order only) = +.10 C+D = CV will be awarded to a MIXED SERIES including ACRO/DANCE/ACRO that meets criteria: Must include at least 2 Acro elements, one must be of a C VP. Dance element must be of at least an A VP and must be followed by a salto. Dance element breaks the series for all other purposes. *A turn on one foot followed by a jump with two feet take-off WILL be eligible for CV bonus (if directly connected with no stop, extra steps, hop or repositioning of the foot.) FLOOR EXERCISE EXECUTION Feet apart on landing of leap/jump/hops... ^.10 Incorrect Rhythm during execution of direct connection... each ^.10 Incorrect body pos./alignment on dance elements... each ^.10 Lack of precision in dance elements... each ^.10 Turn VPs not performed in high relevé... each ^.10 Concentration pause (more than 2 sec.)... each.10 Legs not parallel to floor in split or straddle pike... ^.20 Insufficient height of leaps/jumps/hops... each ^.20 Insufficient height of acro flights & aerials... each ^.20 Insufficient split on elements... ^.20 Insufficient dynamics... ^.20 Insufficient variation in rhythm/tempo throughout... ^.20 Relaxed/incorrect footwork in non-vps throughout... ^.20 Poor relationship of music & movement throughout... ^.20 Insufficient height of saltos... each ^.30 Relaxed/incorrect/insufficient leg pos./body posture & flexibility in non-vps throughout... ^.30 Missing synchronization of movement & musical beat... ^.30 - Each time.05 - Exercise not ended with music.10 Music with words... (CJ) 1.00 Absence of music... (CJ) 1.00 Artistry/Presentation... ^.30 -Originality/creativity of choreography ^.10 -Quality of movement reflects personal style ^.10 -Quality of expression ^.10 Score Range: : : : 0.5 Below 8.0: 1.00 Content: 3A s, 3B s & 2C s Missing Special Requirement = 0.20 each Award CV & DV unless a fall or spot occurs. NCAA Special Requirements and Compositional Deductions listed are IN TOTAL, rather than in addition to the J.O. Code of Points. No other SR or Compositional deductions are applicable to collegiate competition.

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9 NCAA - VAULT Gymnast # Gymnast # Gymnast # Vault # Vault # Vault # Vault # Vault # Vault # FIRST FLIGHT PHASE Symbol Symbol FIRST FLIGHT PHASE Symbol Symbol FIRST FLIGHT PHASE Symbol Symbol > 0.1 Foot Form > 0.1 Foot Form > 0.1 Foot Form 0.1 Legs - Crossed 0.1 Legs - Crossed 0.1 Legs - Crossed 0.2 Legs - Separated 0.2 Legs - Separated 0.2 Legs - Separated > 0.2 Hips - Angle Poor > 0.2 Hips - Angle Poor > 0.2 Hips - Angle Poor > 0.2 Body - Arched > 0.2 Body - Arched > 0.2 Body - Arched > 0.3 Knees - Bent > 0.3 Knees - Bent > 0.3 Knees - Bent > 0.3 Turn - Not Fully Exectued > 0.3 Turn - Not Fully Exectued > 0.3 Turn - Not Fully Exectued > REPULSION PHASE > REPULSION PHASE > REPULSION PHASE > 0.1 Foot Form > 0.1 Foot Form > 0.1 Foot Form > Hands - Alternate (front vaults) > Hands - Alternate (front vaults) > Hands - Alternate (front vaults) > 0.3 Hands - Steps / Hops > 0.3 Hands - Steps / Hops > 0.3 Hands - Steps / Hops > 0.5 Arms - Bent > 0.5 Arms - Bent > 0.5 Arms - Bent > 0.2 Shoulder - Angle Poor > 0.2 Shoulder - Angle Poor > 0.2 Shoulder - Angle Poor > 0.2 Alternate Repulsion (Gr. 1) > 0.2 Alternate Repulsion (Gr. 1) > 0.2 Alternate Repulsion (Gr. 1) > 0.2 Body - Arched > 0.2 Body - Arched > 0.2 Body - Arched > 0.3 Turn - Begun Too Early > 0.3 Turn - Begun Too Early > 0.3 Turn - Begun Too Early > SECOND FLIGHT PHASE > SECOND FLIGHT PHASE > SECOND FLIGHT PHASE > 0.1 Foot Form > 0.1 Foot Form > 0.1 Foot Form 0.1 Legs - Crossed 0.1 Legs - Crossed 0.1 Legs - Crossed 0.2 Legs - Separated 0.2 Legs - Separated 0.2 Legs - Separated > 0.2 Touch - Brush / Hit vault table > 0.2 Touch - Brush / Hit vault table > 0.2 Touch - Brush / Hit vault table > 0.3 Knees - Bent > 0.3 Knees - Bent > 0.3 Knees - Bent > 0.1 Turn - Lack of Exactness > 0.1 Turn - Lack of Exactness > 0.1 Turn - Lack of Exactness > 0.3 Turn - Late Completion (non-saltos) > 0.3 Turn - Late Completion (non-saltos) > 0.3 Turn - Late Completion (non-saltos) > 0.5 Turn - Begun Too Late > 0.5 Turn - Begun Too Late > 0.5 Turn - Begun Too Late > 0.3 Body - Exactness T / P > 0.3 Body - Exactness T / P > 0.3 Body - Exactness T / P > 0.3 Body - Stretch (arch / pike 136o) > 0.3 Body - Stretch (arch / pike 136o) > 0.3 Body - Stretch (arch / pike 136o) > 0.3 Maintain Stretch (pike down) > 0.3 Maintain Stretch (pike down) > 0.3 Maintain Stretch (pike down) > 0.25 Lack of Opening T / P > 0.25 Lack of Opening T / P > 0.25 Lack of Opening T / P > 0.3 Total Lack of Opening T/ P > 0.3 Total Lack of Opening T/ P > 0.3 Total Lack of Opening T/ P 0.5 Height 0.5 Height 0.5 Height > 0.3 Length > 0.3 Length > 0.3 Length > LANDING / GENERAL > LANDING / GENERAL > LANDING / GENERAL > 0.1 Foot Form (each phase) > 0.1 Foot Form (each phase) > 0.1 Foot Form (each phase) 0.3 Turn - Under/Over Rotated 0.3 Turn - Under/Over Rotated 0.3 Turn - Under/Over Rotated > 0.1 Arms - Extra Swings > 0.1 Arms - Extra Swings > 0.1 Arms - Extra Swings > 0.2 Body - Posture Poor > 0.2 Body - Posture Poor > 0.2 Body - Posture Poor > 0.2 Body - Additional Movements > 0.2 Body - Additional Movements > 0.2 Body - Additional Movements > 0.4 Steps (0.1) Large Step (0.2) > 0.4 Steps (0.1) Large Step (0.2) > 0.4 Steps (0.1) Large Step (0.2) 0.3 Knees - Deep Squat 0.3 Knees - Deep Squat 0.3 Knees - Deep Squat > 0.3 Brush / Touch (no support) > 0.3 Brush / Touch (no support) > 0.3 Brush / Touch (no support) > 0.5 Fall / Coach Spot Landing > 0.5 Fall / Coach Spot Landing > 0.5 Fall / Coach Spot Landing 0.3 Direction 0.3 Direction 0.3 Direction > 0.3 Dynamics > 0.3 Dynamics > 0.3 Dynamics > 0.5 Coach - Between Board-Table > 0.5 Coach - Between Board-Table > 0.5 Coach - Between Board-Table 1.0 No hands, 1-hand, Spot, Not to feet 1.0 No hands, 1-hand, Spot, Not to feet 1.0 No hands, 1-hand, Spot, Not to feet START VALUE START VALUE START VALUE DEDUCTIONS DEDUCTIONS DEDUCTIONS JUDGE #1 JUDGE #1 JUDGE #1 CJ: JUDGE #2 CJ: JUDGE #2 CJ: JUDGE #2 Tape on Table or No Vault Group # = 0.2 Tape on Table or No Vault Group # = 0.2 Tape on Table or No Vault Group # = 0.2 Unauthorized Matting = 0.3 Unauthorized Matting = 0.3 Unauthorized Matting = 0.3 Vault with No Signal = 0.5 Ave. Ave. Vault with No Signal = 0.5 Ave. Ave. Vault with No Signal = 0.5 Ave. Ave. Updated September 2012 NCAA - SCORESHEET - VAULT Priscilla K. Hickey, Editor

10 NCAA - BARS BARS BARS - SR BARS Connection Values each Composition VP NCAA 2 - Bar Changes 0.05 Insufficient Distribution of Elements difficulty not maintained or place in same section Group Group 367 C+C up to 0.2 Lack of Variety in Choice of Elements and Connections A C Turn 0.1 Squat or Stoop on LB to grasp HB more than one = 0.1 each B 3 Both with flight/turn C+C 0.1 Uncharacteristic Elements: squat on LB 1/2 t. on feet, HB swing LB feet w/o circle C 2 1st = C - Flight or B - Flight 0.1 Forward 3/4 Giant Circle less than 20o, breaks connection w/without flight/turn C+D 2nd = C - Flight or D - Flight Choice of Elements: not up to competitive level SV 9.5 C - Salto Dismount 0.1 1) Two "D" Releases OR AV 0.5 w/without flight/turn D+D A+ A + C = ) One Release / Turn in Combo C+C+D or D+D B + B + C = ) "D" Release + "D" Dismount or "C" CV as part of or in addition to the above. SR 0.2 Exec. - Comp. - B - SV S.V. + C - Ded. - D - J1 Score E - J2 Score Sub: Average Exec. - Comp. - B - SV S.V. + C - Ded. - D - J1 Score E - J2 Score Sub: Average Exec. - Comp. - B - SV S.V. + C - Ded. - D - J1 Score E - J2 Score Sub: Average Updated September 2012 NCAA - SCORESHEET - BARS Priscilla K. Hickey, Editor

11 NCAA - BEAM BEAM Beam - SR BEAM Connection Values each Composition VP NCAA Acro Flight - 2 elements B+D * 1 Acro Flight Series up to 0.1 Insufficient Distribution of Elements difficulty not maintained or placed in same section (including mounts) C+C * 1 - C Flight up to 0.1 Insufficient Use of Entire Beam Spatially, Directionally, Level Changes (each up to 0.1) A 3 Acro Flight - 3 elements B+B+C B+B+D * 1 Dance Series 0.1 Lack of Variety in Acro Minimum "A" Backward Acro element B 3 B+C+C * 1 - C Element 0.1 Minimum "A" Forward/Sideward Acro element C 2 B+C+D 1 Leap / Jump 0.1 Lack of Variety in Dance Show 2 Different Body Shapes in Leaps or Jumps Dance or Mixed A+D B+D* * 180o split 0.1 More than One Prone Landing from Leap/Jump/Hops SV 9.5 (including mounts) B+C 1 Full turn 0.1 Choice of Acro Elements not up to competitive level AV 0.5 C+C C - Aerial/Salto Dismount Flight Series without CV must have additional "D" acro skill Turns A+C C + B = OK (mount / dismount included) SR 0.2 Artistry - Exec. - Comp. - Time: S.V. + B - SV Ded. - C - J1 Score D - J2 Score E - Sub: Average Artistry - Exec. - Comp. - Time: S.V. + B - SV Ded. - C - J1 Score D - J2 Score E - Sub: Average Artistry - Exec. - Comp. - Time: S.V. + B - SV Ded. - C - J1 Score D - J2 Score E - Sub: Average Updated September 2012 NCAA - SCORESHEET - BEAM Priscilla K. Hickey, Editor

12 NCAA - FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR - SR FLOOR Compostion Deductions Connection Values each up to 0.1 Insufficient Use of Floor Area Spatially, Directionally (each - up to 0.1) VP NCAA Acro. Indirect A+A/B+C/D 2 Saltos Direct 0.05 Insufficient Distribution of Elements Difficulty not maintained or placed in same section (Aerials / Saltos) A/B+D or 2 Salto Series 0.1 Lack of Variety in Acro Minimum "A" Backward Salto A 3 C+C C+D 3 Different Saltos 0.1 Minimum "A" Forward/Sideward Salto B 3 Acro. Direct A+C B+C 1 Dance Pass 0.1 Lack of Variety in Dance Lack of Dance Bonus - CV or D/E element C 2 (Aerials / Saltos) B+B C+C 2 Different Elements 0.1 Show 2 Different Body Shapes in Leaps or Jumps A+A+C A/B+D Group More than One Prone Landing from Leap/Jump/Hops SV 9.5 Dance / Mixed B+D C+D Direct or Indirect 0.1 Choice of Acro Elements: One D/E Salto - One Acro Series C/D/E Salto - Dismount C+CV or D/E Salto AV 0.5 (Turn + Jump = OK) C+C; C+A+A D+D One 180 Split Leap 0.3 Lack of Minimum "C" Salto in exercise Mixed Salto D+A Jump C - Last Salto 0.1 Prone Landings: (maximum = 2, one acro, one dance), more than one acro prone landing SR 0.2 Artistry - Exec. - Comp. - Time: S.V. + B - SV Ded. - C - J1 Score D - J2 Score E - Sub: Average Artistry - Exec. - Comp. - Time: S.V. + B - SV Ded. - C - J1 Score D - J2 Score E - Sub: Average Artistry - Exec. - Comp. - Time: S.V. + B - SV Ded. - C - J1 Score D - J2 Score E - Sub: Average Updated Sept NCAA - SCORESHEET - FLOOR Priscilla K. Hickey, Editor