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1 Page1 Hertfordshire Gymnastics Association Men s and Women s Artistic 2014 Competition Handbook

2 Page RULES AND REGULATIONS British Gymnastics regulations as published in the 2014 National WTC Competition Handbook and 2014 Regional WTC Competition Handbook will apply to all H.G.A. competitions with any exceptions detailed in this handbook. Coaches and Club Leaders who wish to enter gymnasts into a Herts event are asked to read and take note of the following information. All coaches must have a current DBS and a Safeguarding & Protecting Children Certificate before being allowed to accompany gymnasts at competition Apparatus: Competition apparatus available at Marriotts is to current FIG specification. Therefore clubs may not bring their own equipment to the competition venue, unless this is the hand placement mat for a Yurchenko vault. Code of Behaviour The Regional Code of Conduct is applied across all disciplines and to all members of the region. Details of this Code which is part of the Regional Complaints Procedure can be found here Coaches and gymnasts are also subject to the code of conduct as detailed in the current Code of Points. Competition Entry Entry forms are available to download from the Hertfordshire web site. Clubs may also enter gymnasts into a county competition by e mail provided all the details information required on the entry is also entered in the e mail. Should the Treasurer not receive the entry fee by the entry closing date as stated on the entry form, the late entry fee will be applied. Fees Competition entry fee is for Level 7 (floor and vault) and all 4 and 6 piece competition with the Recreational Apparatus competition being 3.25 per piece. when remitting your cheque please send a copy of the entry e mail or form. Gymnasts who qualify from a County competition to a Regional final will have the entry fee paid from County funds, provided sufficient monies are available. However, clubs will be charged the regional entry fee if their gymnast fails to turn up at the final.

3 Page3 Coaches When submitting entries for a BG event each club must ensure that the coaches attending to the participants are qualified to the level of the participants performance. The practice of supervising participants working above the level of the coach s qualification cannot be condoned. The caveat that permits coaches to practice one level above their coaching qualification in the coaching syllabus refers to a training environment only and is not permitted at BG events.. Apart from as required for the running of the competition, gymnasts, coaches, judges and officials must not use mobile phones or any other electronic communication devices including tablets in the main arena during the event. Jewellery/Chewing Gum Body piercing, adornments and chewing gum is not permitted at training sessions and in the competition arena. Wedding rings must be covered with tape. Judges All clubs must provide at least 1 qualified judge for all county competitions/grades in which their gymnast s have been entered. Failure to do so may result in the club concerned having to pay towards the cost of a replacement judge for a full day and for part of a day. County Events In County competitions leading to qualification for a National final the following criteria applies to a coach accompanying gymnasts. 1. The coach must hold a minimum qualification of Level 2 coach or above in the sports specific discipline and must hold an award appropriate to the skills being performed by the gymnast. 2. A Level 1 Coach or above, may assist a gymnast in Floor and Vault events to the level of their qualification. 3. It is agreed that a Level 1 coach can accompany a gymnast in the recreational qualifier provided a Level 2 coach from the same club is in the competition arena. In individual competitions 1 coach per gymnast is allowed and in team competitions 2 coaches per team only allowed on the competition area at any one time. All coaches who are in the competition arena must wear a tracksuit and collared polo shirt or club T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms with suitable footwear. No shorts or backless footwear allowed. The competition organiser must be informed in advance where it is necessary to substitute a coach. Music One CD per gymnast, clearly marked with the gymnasts name, number and club.

4 Page4 HERTFORDSHIRE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION Honorary Vice-President Mr N Wilde AFFINITY Ms J Page, jennifer@affinitygymnastics.co.uk BERKHAMSTED GYMNASTICS CLUB Mrs K Hall, claire_berkhamsted.g.c@hotmail.co.uk DOLPHINA GYMNASTICS CLUB Mrs D McShannon dolphinagymclub@hotmail.co.uk FLIPS SPORTS ACRO CLUB Mrs J Pritchard, jenny.pritchard@gmail.com GOSLING GYMNASTICS CLUB Ms C Smith claire.smith@goslingsports.co.uk HERTFORD GYMNASTICS ACADEMY Ms S Westley marywestley@hotmail.com LEVITION TRAMPOLINE CLUB levitationtc@hotmail.com MARRIOTTS GYMNASTICS CLUB Dr C Hirons, christopher.hirons@ntlworld.com kat@preschoolgymnastics.co.uk

5 Page5 MINISTRY OF AIR Mr T Williams ministryofair@gmail.com MERCURY GYMNSTICS CLUB hollybardett@hotmail.co.uk POTTERS BAR GYMNASTICS CLUB Mrs L Newell, malvina1954@hotmail.co.uk RICHARDS TRAMPOLINE CLUB Ms K Fairweather, kyrstin@ntlworld.com SAADI GYMNASTICS CLUB Mrs P Collins, penelopencollins@googl .com SAPPHIRE SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS Mrs A Price, office sapphiregymnastics@gmail.com SPRUNG LOADED TRAMPOLINE CLUB Mr C Mussino, charliemussino@gmail.com ST. ALBANS GYMNASTICS CLUB Mr R Wilson info@stalbansgymclub.com STEVENAGE SPORTS ACRO CLUB Mrs L Lavelle lisa_ssac@yahoo.co.uk

6 Page6 TURNFORD GYMNASTICS CLUB Miss K Wayman, turnfordgymclub@hotmail.com WARE SPORTS ACRO CLUB Ms A Blemkin waregymnastics@hotmail.co.uk Officers and Officials 2014 CHAIR: SECRETARY: & WELFARE OFFICER TREASURER/: COMPETITIONS JUDGE CONV & WTC REP EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ms K Gowing 317 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 2AY kate.gowing@ntlworld.com, Mrs T O'Neill teresakett@hotmail.co.uk Mrs J Gowing 319 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 2AY Tel: joan.gowing@ntlworld.com Ms G Tovey Tel: gtovey@btinternet.com Ms C Thornton claire_berkhamsted.g.c@hotmail.co.uk EXECUTIVE: Mr R Grant Rooks Rest, Essendon, Hatfield, Herts AL9 6HW OFFICER Tel: rossgrant@aol.com W.A. COUNTY COACH: Mrs K Butler c/o Dolphina Gymnastic Club, dolphinagymclub@hotmail.co.uk

7 Page7 LEVEL 7 Floor and Vault Competition for girls Open to gymnasts with BG Bronze membership and who have not competed in a County 4-piece competition (excluding HGA Grades). Age groups 6, 7/8 9/10 11/12 13+* *should there be insufficient entries in 13+ age group, the county reserves the right to revert to an 11/12+ age group. Vault 2 attempts best score to count Height 6 60cm Handspring to flat back onto mats 7/8 80cm Handspring to flat back onto mats DV Flat back /10 100cm Handspring to stand DV Handspring /12 110cm Handspring to stand /120cm Handspring to stand age groups may handspring to flat back at their respective heights Floor 6A Coded or Uncoded* elements DV 2.10 max CR: Passage of min 2 x different dance elements 1 minimum of 180º cross split (both elements must take off from one foot) Two different acrobatic elements directly connected do not have to be flight 360º spin Note: Short exercise deduction for total omission of an element Value of the move Gymnast's own music choice between 30secs - 90secs max

8 Page8 LEVEL 6 Individual County Championship Open to gymnasts with BG Silver membership who have not competed in a County Level 5 individual competition. Age groups: 6 7/8 9/10 11/ Vault heights: 60cm 100cm 110cm 110/120cm 120cm VAULT Handspring to flat back (to crash mats) DV 1.40 Two attempts, best score to count BARS Set routine: Circle up, back hip circle, DV 3.00 Squat on to catch high bar, ¾ baby giant or optional upstart to catch high bar, undershoot dismount to land Single bar: Circle up, back hip circle DV 1.80 Undershoot dismount to land Note: gymnasts age 6 my only compete single bar routine and must have an extra 10cm of matting for dismount. BEAM CR: 6A Coded or Uncoded *elements DV 2.60 Acro element 180 spin Large leap/jump or hop series A element/uncoded* or a round off dismount Note: Short exercise deduction for total omission of an element Value of the move Note: Gymnasts aged 6 - beam will be at 100cm height and have an extra 10cm of matting for dismount. FLOOR CR: 6A Coded or Uncoded* elements DV 2.60 Acro series of two different elements with/without flight Acro series of 2 different elements 1 with flight OR 1 Acro line Passage of min 2 x different dance elements minimum of 180º cross split (both elements must take off from one foot) 360 spin Note: Short exercise deduction for total omission of an element Value of the move Optional music 30secs 90secs max Gymnasts who attain an overall score of tbc or above must compete at Level 5 in 2015

9 Page9 LEVEL 5 County Individual Championship Open to gymnasts with BG Silver membership who have not competed in a County Level 4 individual competition. Age 8 years in 2013 All rules as In Age Level Age 9+ in 2014 Age groups 9/10 11/ VAULT 1 vault performed Straight front to stand from springboard OR DV tbc Handspring to stand 1 springboard allowed DV 2.40 Min. Height 9/10 115cm 11/12 120cm cm BARS Difficulty 5A coded or uncoded* elements Maximum DV 2.50 CR value(0.50) 1 Low to high bar change 1 Upstart (performed on high or low bar) 1 Close bar circle 1 A Coded or uncoded dismount** Note: Short exercise deduction for total omission of an element Value of the move BEAM Difficulty 6 A coded or uncoded* elements Maximum DV 3.10 CR value (0.50) 1 Forward/Side acro element 1 Backward acro element spin 1 Leap series of 2 elements 1 showing 180 split 1 A Coded dismount Note: Short exercise deduction for total omission of an element Value of the move Note: A bonus of.50 will be given if all CR's fulfilled and no falls. FLOOR Difficulty 6 A coded or uncoded elements Maximum DV 2.60 EGR s (value 0.50) 1 Acro series with a minimum of 2 flight elements 1 with salto 1 Acro line with a different shape salto 1 Passage of dance elements (2 different coded/*uncoded elements both 1 foot take off) with 180 cross split, does not have to be directly connected, may have chasse or steps within this passage. 360 Spin Note: Short exercise deduction for total omission of an element Value of the move Gymnasts who attain an overall score of or above must compete at Level 4 in 2015

10 Page10 LEVEL 4 County Individual Championships Age 9 years in 2014 Open to gymnasts with BG Silver membership who have not competed at a higher level (excluding teams) All rules as In Age Level Out of Age gymnasts (10+) rules: Age groups 10/11 12/13years 14+ Vault height 120cm 125cm Vault - Any vault from the code of points. No saltos allowed Bars - As Voluntary In Age Level 4 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed To be performed on asymmetric bars Beam - As Voluntary In Age Level 4 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed Floor - As Voluntary In Age Level 4 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed This competition is also the county qualifier for the Out of Age Regional Final. The first three placed gymnasts who qualify in age groups 10/11, 12/13 and 14+ will go forward to the Regional final. Out of Age gymnasts who attain an overall score of or above at a regional individual competition must compete at Level 3 in 2015 *UNCODED ELEMENTS - GIRLS LEVELS & 4 only The following elements are not A coded elements but can be used in exercises and will attract a value of.10 each. The bar dismount element will fulfill dismount CR BARS: Squat onto low bar Tucked sole circle Cast above 45 ¾ baby giant from LB to HB Dismount: **Straddle on undershoot BEAM: Forward roll Round off dismount (Level 6 only) Cat leap Japana (Level 6 mount only) Tuck jump Jump to straddle lever mount (Level 6 only) Stretch jump mount 1/2 spin Squat on (Level 6 only) FLOOR: Cartwheel Backward walkover Forward walkover Valdez Headspring Handstand forward roll Cat leap Backward roll to handstand Tuck jump Wolf jump/hop

11 Page11 LEVEL 3 County Individual Championships In Age 10years Open to gymnasts of the correct age with BG Silver membership and who have not competed at a higher level (excluding teams) All rules as per 2014 Voluntary National Age Group Championships Out of Age gymnasts (11+)rules All rules as per 2014 Voluntary National Age Group Championships with the following changes Two age groups 11/12 13/14+ Vault height 125cm both age groups Vault - DV as In Age rules. Bars - Performed on asymmetric bars. As Voluntary In Age Level 3 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed Beam - As Voluntary In Age Level 3 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed Floor - As Voluntary In Age Level 3 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed This competition is also the county qualifier for the Out of Age Regional Final. The first three placed gymnasts who qualify in age groups 11/12 and 13/14+ will go forward to the Regional final. Out of Age gymnasts who attain an overall score of or above in a regional individual competition must compete at Level 2 in 2015 LEVEL 2 County Individual Championships In Age 11years Open to gymnasts of the correct age with BG Silver membership and who have not competed at a higher level (excluding teams) All rules as per 2014 Voluntary National Age Group Championships

12 Page12 Level 2 Out of Age gymnasts (12+)rules All rules as per 2014 Voluntary National Age Group Championships with the following changes Two age groups 12/ Vault height 125cm both groups Any vault from the code of points max DV Bars - Performed on asymmetric bars. As Voluntary In Age Level 2 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed Beam - As Voluntary In Age Level 2 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed Floor - As Voluntary In Age Level 2 save that the barred elements do not apply and may be performed No County qualifier to region. Gymnasts who wish to compete at region; direct entry Out of Age gymnasts who attain an overall score of or above in a regional individual competition must compete at FIG in 2015 F.I.G Open to BG Silver membership gymnasts who are working at F.I.G. level. Three age groups 12/13 (Espoir) 14/15 (Junior) 16+ (Senior) a. Judged as FIG Competition 1 b. Apparatus dimensions will be as current F.I.G. specification. c. Vault height 125cm all age groups d. An additional landing mat of 10cm must be used for landings on vault, bars and beam. e. On floor, a safety mat of up to 10cm will be allowed for double back saltos and D+ saltos f. For round off vaults, a Yurchenko safety block must be used around the springboard in the correct orientation. A hand placement mat may be used for the round off. County Team Competitions * Team rules for Level 5 gymnasts to be confirmed Gymnasts may enter only one County team competition per year. If a club has insufficient gymnasts to field a team, then they may enter 1 or 2 gymnasts as guests. Teams will consist of 4 gymnasts with the three highest scores on each piece of apparatus to count towards the team s total. Teams will follow the same rules and regulations as their appropriate Level. If nine or more teams are entered, a presentation to the team placed 4 th will be made.

13 Page13 Compulsory Level Grades Direct to region or national entry. Level 5 Regional Grade. Set exercises for BG Silver membership gymnasts aged 8 in the year of competition. Must score on each piece to pass this Grade. No National final Level 4 & 3. (In & Out of Age) a. Open only to gymnasts with BG Silver membership. Only In Age gymnasts will qualify for a national final. A team will consist of the 4 gymnasts with the highest qualifying scores. Individuals who do not qualify for the team may enter the National Final direct, providing they have scored: Level Level b. A full set of the Regions scores MUST be sent with the entry. c. Current British Gymnastics regulations apply. d. An individual may revert to the team before the start of the finals as a replacement, having entered as an individual. No refund of entry fee will be made by British Gymnastics. e. Gymnasts in the team at the National Final will wear Regional leotards and track suits. f. Direct entry to Region. Compulsory Level 2 & 1 For in age and out of Age gymnasts Direct entry to National Regional Club Grades 14-9 a. Open to gymnasts as described in the National Development Club Grades handbook with 2009 changes( these are available to download on regional web site). b. Age groups: Grade 14 two age groups, - 8/9 & 10/11+ Grades 13 two age groups - 9/10 & 11+ Grades 12 9 two age groups - 10/11 & 12+ c. Current British Gymnastics Grades regulations apply. d. County qualifier to Regional finals with first 3 gymnasts at each grade in each age group entered to the finals. e. A Certificate will be presented to each gymnast who pass their respective grade

14 Page14 National Club Grades 8, 7, 6 & 5 a. Open to gymnasts with BG Silver membership as described in the National Grades handbook with changes. Minimum ages as detailed. b. Current British Gymnastics Grades regulations apply. c. Direct to region entry H.G.A. Grades for Girls and Boys Open to a gymnast with BG Bronze or Silver membership who has not competed in a Level 4 (girls) or 6 piece (boys) County or above competition or taken part in girls Club Grades 13 or boys NDP/Regional Championship or above. Minimum age 6 years on the day of the grading. Rules and regulations as published in 2012 HGA Grades Book. This is also available to HGA Grades Girls HGA Grades Boys General Gymnastics Competition - Recreational Apparatus Competition Open to male and female gymnasts with BG Bronze membership who train 4 hours per week or less. Gymnasts who have taken part in the boys NDP or girls Club Grades are not eligible for this event. A full set of rules and the exercises can be Girls Rec Boys Rec Age groups 8/9 10/11 12/15 16/19 Gymnasts may enter 1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces of apparatus. The first 4 placed female gymnasts in each age group on each piece of apparatus will go forward to the Regional Final. There will be a county only competition for female gymnasts aged 7years and male gymnasts in the above age groups.

15 Page15 LEVEL 7 Floor and Vault Competition for boys Open to gymnasts with BG Bronze or Silver membership who have not competed in a County or Regional competition (apart from recreational apparatus event/general gymnastics competition) for boys. Age taken as attained in the year of competition. Age groups 7/8 9/10 11/ Vault 2 attempts best score to count Age Height Vault DV 7/8 80cm Handspring to flat back on mats /10 100cm Handspring to stand /12 110cm Handspring to stand /120cm Handspring to stand May also handspring to flat back at their respective heights and receive DV of 1.40 Floor 6A coded or uncoded*.60 CR 1 acro element.50 CR - 1 standing scale.50 DV 1.60 *Uncoded elements: 1. Forward roll to japana legs to Bridge 3. Full turn jump 4. Dorsal raise shaper. Arms extended, rock forwards and backwards, forwards and backwards and roll over 5. Round off

16 Page16 Level 6 Boys Championships Open to male gymnasts with BG Silver membership. Age taken as attained in the year of competition Age Group 7/8 9/10 11/12 13/17 Vault - 2 attempts - best score to count 7/8 80cm Handspring to flat back on mats DV /10 100cm Handspring to flat back on mats DV cm Handspring to stand DV /12 100cm Handspring to flat back on mats DV cm Handstand to stand DV /17 100cm Handstand to flat back on mats DV cm Handspring to stand DV 2.40 Floor 6A coded or uncoded* elements.60 *Uncoded elements: As Boys Level 7 CR - 1 acro element.50 1 standing scale.50 Any flighted acro element.50 Any salto element.50 Maximum DV 2.60 Bar Set routine to be performed on a high bar. Gloves and loops or chalk bar Hang in correct start position hold 2 secs.20 Chin up and return to hang.50 Leg lift and return to hang.50 Trolley swing into: 5 x swing backwards and forwards 1.50 Maximum DV 2.70 P Bar Set routine with P bars set at 140cm height. Use of blocks, mats or springboards permitted to allow the gymnast to jump to the bars is acceptable provided the gymnast's shoulders are not above bar height when standing. Jump to front support hold 2 secs.30 1 Dip.30 1/2 lever (2secs hold) return to support.30 Kick out to 3 x swings backwards, forwards 1.50 Swing backwards into 'front vault' dismount.50 Maximum DV 2.90

17 Page17 HERTFORDSHIRE COMPETITION CALENDAR 2014 Month Date Competition Closing date Venue Of entries March Sunday 2nd Hertfordshire Grades Marriotts, Stevenage Sunday 9th Club Grades th March Marriotts, Stevenage May Sunday 11 th Level 7 & 6 Individual for boys & girls 14 th April Marriotts, Stevenage June Sunday 22nd Level 7 & 6 Teams for boys and girls 26th May Marriotts, Stevenage July Sunday 6th Hertfordshire Grades 9th June Marriotts, Stevenage Sept Sunday 21st County Levels 5,4,3,2,& FIG 18th August Marriotts, Stevenage Oct Sunday 19th Herts Teams L5 - FIG 22nd September Marriotts, Stevenage Sunday 26th Recreational App. Comp 29th September Marriotts, Stevenage WA County Squad Dates: All squads are held at Marriotts and run from 10am - 2pm Dates: Sunday 24th February 1st session and gymnasts who wish to trial Sunday 16th March Sunday 6th April Sunday 29th June Sunday 14th September Sunday tbc Training for gymnasts selected to the county Level 4, 3 & FIG teams will be confirmed at a later date.

7 years (2010) Gymnasts are NOT ELIGIBLE if they do not turn 7 in the year of 2017 D.V D.V CR's APPARATUS BONUS.

7 years (2010) Gymnasts are NOT ELIGIBLE if they do not turn 7 in the year of 2017 D.V D.V CR's APPARATUS BONUS. 7 years (2010) ENTRY Gymnasts are NOT ELIGIBLE if they do not turn 7 in the year of 2017 DIFFICULTY VALUE (DV) FIG Execution and Artistry penalties will be applied to BEAM/FLOOR 8 Highest elements including