AEROBIC GYMNASTICS LEVEL 4-7 ROUTINES

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1 AEROBIC GYMNASTICS LEVEL 4-7 ROUTINES 2018

2 The SAGF Aerobic Gymnastics Programme Management is pleased to provide the level 4-7 Routines proposed implementation is January Dear Coaches and Judges, We would like to wish all Coaches, Judges and gymnasts enjoyment and successful gymnastics in the use of this program. To ensure the best possible understanding of the interpretation of this levels Program and the various exercises, please use in conjunction with the FIG Code of points and the SAGF L4-7 Coaches Manual.. Our aims and objectives are to promote our sport via the image of a healthy learning and simplistic understandable competition program for gymnasts We would like to ensure that gymnastics are taught with the following outcomes: Good sound teaching using physical education principles in an environment where safety is paramount. Enjoyment of the participants with accomplishment as a secondary goal and winning as a bonus! Alta Lategan

3 Aerobic Gymnastics TC Members Alta Lategan Stella Stewart Patricia Ntlatleng Wilson Mafona All Choreography, Videos and Music FIG Code of Points & Drawings:Elena Krioutchek, Gerald Bidault STS.com Acro SAGF- Zelda Botha for lifts Mark Mkorongo SAGF DVD and Music CD Tseko Mogotsi CEO SAGF

4 1 Aerobic Gymnastics P1 2 Floor Space P 1 3 Categories & Age Groups P2 4 Music P3 5 Qualification score for National Participation P3 6 Award for National Competitions P4 7 Attire P5 8 Composition of Routines - Content P6 9 AMP- definition P6 10 Aerobic 8 count sequences ( A content) P General Content P10 Acrobatic P10 Transitions P11 12 Lifts P Difficulty Content P14 Difficulty Elements P15 Level 4 group A P16 Level 4 group B P17 Level 4 group C P18 Level 4 group D P19 Level 5 group A P20 Level 5 group B P22 Level 5 group D P23 Level 6 group A P24 Level 6 group B P26 Level6 group D P27 15 Routine Requirements Lev 4-7 P28 16 Routine Construction Plan P29 Floor space 17 Judging Considerations P30- Artistic P30-31 Chair P32 Difficulty P33 Difficulty - Group A P34 Difficulty Group B P35 Difficulty - Group C P36 Difficulty - Group D P37 Execution P38 18 Notes P39-40

5 Aerobic Gymnastics DEFINITION OF AEROBIC GYMNASTICS Aerobic gymnastics is the ability to perform continuous complex and high intensity aerobic movement patterns to music, which originates from traditional aerobic exercises: the routine must demonstrate continuous movement, flexibility, strength and the utilisation of the seven basic steps, with perfectly executed difficulty elements, DEFINITION OF AEROBIC MOVEMENT PATTERNS Combinations of basic aerobic steps together with arm movements: all performed to music, to create dynamic, rhythmic and continuous sequences of high and low impact movements. Floor Space 7X7 IM IW Level 4, 5, 6 10X10 IW IM Level 7 Pair Level 4, 5 MP Level 6, 7 Trio Level 4,5,6,7 1 P a g e

6 Categories and Age groups 1 Individual Female 1 Individual Male Pair- 2 Female/2 Male Mix Pair- 2 1 Female/1 Male 3 male/female/mix AGE: Age as at 31 December in the year of the competition. Example: 2017 U13 born in 2015 and after. Level Age Groups Categories 4 U/13, 13&O Individual, Pair, Trio 5 U/13,13&O Individual Pair, Trio 6 U/15,15&O Individual Pair, Trio 7 U/15,15&O IW, IM, MP, Trio 2 P a g e

7 Music Level All Categories Length 4 Choice of prescribed music 60 sec 5 Choice of prescribed music 60 sec 6 Choice of prescribed music 70sec 7 Voluntary music 1min.20sec (+_ 5 sec) Qualification Scores for Gym Games/ National Competitions The minimum qualifying score to compete at the Gym Games Level 4-6 and Nationals for Level 7. Level Level Level Level Nationals These scores must be achieved at Provincial Competitions. Please be advised that it is within the mandate of AER Provincial Program Management to increase the qualification requirement for Provincial selection for Gym Games and Nationals. 3 P a g e

8 Awards Medals for the top 3 in each Level Age group and Category Minimum score for medal at Gym Games/ Nationals Competitions Level Categories Minimum score at Gym games /National competition 4 Individual Pairs Trio Individuals Pairs Trio Individual Pairs Trio IW, IM, Mixed Pair Trio P a g e

9 Attire The competitors dress must demonstrate that it subscribes to the sport profile of a Gymnastics discipline. A neat and proper athletic appearance should be the overall impression Women Provincial Leotard T-Shirt and cycle shorts (provincial colours) Stockings White socks White Aerobic shoes Men Provincial Leotard T-Shirt and cycle shorts (provincial Colours) White socks White Aerobic shoes Incorrect attire (jewellery, body glitter, sequins for men s attire, not wearing Prov attire etc.) 0.2 point deduction 5 P a g e

10 Composition of Routines COMPOSITION CONTENTS An Aerobic Gymnastic routine is composed by the following movements performed to the music: - Aerobic movement patterns ( AMP) - Difficulty Elements - Transitions and linking - Lift (PAIR/MP/TR) - Physical Interactions /collaborations (PAIR/MP/TR) Aerobic Movement Patterns -AMP Aerobic Movement Patterns (AMP): Combinations of the seven basic aerobic steps together with arm movements: all performed to music, to create a dynamic, rhythmic and continuous sequences of high and low impact movements. Routines should provide the prescribed AMP. 6 P a g e

11 Compulsory 8 counts (Aerobic Content A) Small Kick L R Lunge Run R Run L Small Kick L R Lunge Side Step L Pose Ball Change Small Kick Small Kick Small Kick R Back L Side R Step R side Side R Knee Lift L Jack Cross R 2 7 P a g e

12 Cross behind Small Kick Small kick Step L Cross front R Step L side R Side R side L Jack Air Jack Jack Together Jack Together Run L Small Kick L High Kick R Together Lunge R Together Lunge L Together Run L Run R Knee Lift L Together 5 8 P a g e

13 Small Kick R Ball Change L Run L Run R Jack Together High Kick Together Jack Jack Air Jack Air Jack Together Step Back R High Kick Together Step R Small Kick R Small Kick R Small Kick L Lunge R Jack Knee Lift Small Kick R side 8 9 P a g e

14 Acrobatic elements (General Content G) Acrobatics Cartwheel Arabspring Front walkover Back walk over Front hand spring 10 P a g e

15 Transitions (General Content) AS per DVD 11 P a g e

16 Lifts (Pair MP, Trio) Chair Category Lift Value 0.2 Trio 4,5 Trio 4,5,6 0.4 Trio Trio 4,5,6 0.4 Trio 4,5, P a g e

17 Category Lift Value 0.2 Pair/MP Lev 4 Pair /MP Level 4,5 0.2 Pair /MP Level Pair /MP Level 4,5,6 0.3 Pair /MP Level 4,5,6 0.4 Pair /MP Level 4,5, P a g e

18 Difficulty Content A. STRUCTURE The difficulty elements pool is divided into 4 groups. GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D Dynamic Strength Elements Static Strength Elements Jumps and Leaps Elements Balance and Flexibility Elements B. DIFFICULTY REQUIREMENTS Compulsory elements for Level 4-6 A maximum of 10 IW, IM and 9 MP, TRIO difficulty elements are allowed for Level 7 Level 7 All Categories: 10 difficulty elements for IW, IM and 9 difficulty elements for MP, Trio from different families in the Element Pool. There must be at least 2 elements from each of 4 groups, but from different families Refer to FIG COP A maximum of 3 difficulty elements from Group C landing in Push Up and or Split position - MP and Trio All competitors must perform same elements at the same time or consecutively, in the same or different directions, without any physical contact with other partner 14 P a g e

19 - C. Difficulty Elements Groups Element Families Base Elements PUSH UP PU, WENSON PU GROUP A EXPLOSIVE PU A-FRAME Dynamic Strength Elem ents GROUP B Static Strength Elem ents SUPPORT HORIZONTAL SUPPORT STRADDLE SUPPORT, L-SUPPORT WENSON SUPPORT, STRAIGTH JUMP AIR TURN, FREE FALL GROUP C Jumps & Leaps Elem ents BENT LEG(S) JUMP BENT LEG(S) JUMP PIKE JUMP TUCK, COSSACK TUCK, COSSACK PIKE STRADDLE JUMP STRADDLE SPLIT JUMP SPLIT, GROUP D Balance & Flexibility Elem ents SPLIT TURN ILLUSION SPLIT, FRONTAL SPLIT, VERTICAL SPLIT WITH TURN, TURN, TURN WITH LEG AT HORIZONTAL ILLUSION 15 P a g e

20 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 4 A Push- Up A Front support. 2. Perform a push up with the downward and the upward phase. 4 A 1 Leg Push- Up A Return to front support. 1. Front support on 1 leg. 2. Perform a push up, with the body in alignment. 3. Return to front support. 16 P a g e

21 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 4 B L support B Seated legs together. 2. Both hands are placed at The side of the body close to the hips. 3. The body is supported by both arms with only the hands in contact with the floor. 4 B Straddle Support B Hips are flexed and legs parallel to the floor. Hold for 2 seconds. 1. Straddle seat. 2. The body is supported by both arms with only the hands in contact with the floor. 3. Both hands are placed in front of the body. 4. Hips are flexed and legs straddled (minimum width 90 ) and parallel to the floor. 5. Hold for 2 seconds. 17 P a g e

22 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 4 C Tuck Jump C Take off, 1 or 2 feet 2. A Vertical Jump where the legs are lifted, with knees bent close to the chest. 3. Landing feet together. 4 C Full Air turn C A two-foot take off with the body vertical, fully extended. 2. While airborne the body turns 360. Position of arms is optional. 3. Landing with feet together. 4 C Split Jump C A jump. 2. While airborne, the legs are fully stretched and show a Split. 3. Landing with feet together. 18 P a g e

23 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 4 D Vertical split D While one leg supports the body, the other leg is lifted 180 to a Vertical Split. 2. The hands touch the floor besides the supporting foot. 3. Head, trunk and leg are all alignment. 4 D Full turn D Standing on one leg. 2. A full turn (360 ) is performed. 3. Optional placement of the free leg and arms. 4. Standing on one or both legs. 19 P a g e

24 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 5 A LATERAL PUSH UP A Front Support. Legs must be together during the whole movement. 2. A four-phase push up where the body moves downwards and shifts laterally (left or right) with the elbow of the supporting arm lowering onto the floor pointing laterally. 3. Then, the body (C.G.) moves back to the centre and returns to the starting. 5 A WENSON PUSH UP A Front Support with one extended leg supported on the upper part of the Triceps of the same side (Wenson). 2. Both legs must be straight. 3. From Wenson a push up is performed. 4. Finish in Front Support. 20 P a g e

25 Level Group FIG Number 5 B STRADDLE V- SUPPORT Value B Description 1. Seated with legs together. 2. Both hands are placed at the side of the body close to the hips. 3. The body is supported by both arms with only the hands in contact with the floor. 4. Hips are flexed and legs become Straddle (90 or more) lifted vertical close to the chest (Straddle V- Support). Hold for 2 seconds. 5 B L- SUPPORT 1/1 TURN B L-support. 2. The body turns 360. Hold for 2 seconds, at the start, during or end of the turn. Changing hands on the floor up to 4 times. 3. L-support. 21 P a g e

26 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 5 C Straddle Jump C A Vertical Jump where the legs are lifted into an airborne Straddle (90 wide open) with arms. 2. The angle between trunk and legs must not be more than The legs must be parallel to or higher than floor. 4. Landing feet together. 5 C Full Air turn to split C A two-foot take off. 2. Perform a 360 air turn. The body inclines and prepares for landing. 3. Split 5 C Split Jump C A jump. 2. While airborne, the legs are fully stretched and show a Split. 3. Landing with feet together. 22 P a g e

27 Level Group FIG Number 5 D 1/1 1/2 turn Value O.3 Description 1. Standing on one leg. 2. A full turn (540) is performed. 3. Optional placement of the free leg and arms. 4. Standing on one or both legs. 5 D Free Vertical D While one leg supports the body, the other leg is lifted 180 to a Vertical Split. 2. Hands do not touch the floor with the placement of the hands being optional. 3. Head, trunk and leg are all alignment. 23 P a g e

28 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 6 A 1 ARM 1 LEG PUSH UP A Front Support where the body is supported by one arm and one leg. 2. Feet maximum shoulder width apart. 3. The direction of the elbow of the supporting arm during the downward phase is optional (lateral or pointed towards the feet) as well as the free arm. 6 A WENSON PUSH UP A Front Support with one extended leg supported on the upper part of the Triceps of the same side (Wenson). 2. Both legs must be straight. 3. From Wenson a push up is performed. 4. Finish in Front Support 24 P a g e

29 Level Group FIG Number 6 B STRADDLE SUPPORT 1/1 TURN Value B Description 1. Straddle support. 2. The body turns Hold for 2 seconds, at the start, during or end of the turn. 4. Changing hands on the floor up to 4 times. 6 B L- SUPPORT 1/1 TURN B L-support. 2. The body turns 360. Hold for 2 seconds, at the start, during or end of the turn. Changing hands on the floor up to 4 times. 3. L-support. 25 P a g e

30 Level Group FIG Number Value Description C PIKE JUMP C 264 C Full Air turn to split C C BUTTERFLY C A Vertical Jump with the body folding into a Pike, both legs lifted off the floor to a horizontal. 2. The legs are parallel to or higher than the floor, showing an angle of no more than 60 between the trunk and the legs, arms and hands extended towards the toes. 3. Landing with feet together. 1. A two-foot take off. 2. Perform a 360 air turn. The body inclines and prepares for landing 3. Split. 1. A one-foot take off, kicking the free leg straight and backward to lift the body upward. 2. While airborne, legs flies open in straddle with body in horizontal position. 3. Landing in one leg. 26 P a g e

31 Level Group FIG Number Value Description 6 6 D 2/1 TURNS D ILLUSION D 264 D 144 O Standing on one leg. 2. A full turn (720 ) is performed. 3. Optional placement of the free leg and arms. 4. Standing on one or both legs. 1. From standing position on one leg, one leg is lifted upward to initiate a 360 vertical circle. 2. Simultaneously the body rotates and turns 360 on the supporting leg. One hand touches the floor, beside the supporting foot. The lifted leg comes down to the starting. 3. Standing on one leg or feet together. 27 P a g e

32 Routine Requirements Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 AGE U15 /15&O U15 /15&O U13 /13&O U13/13&O CATEGORIES IW, IM, MP, TR, IW, IM, PAIR TR, IW, IM, PAIR, TR, IW, IM, PAIR, TR, COMPETITION PROGRAMME EXCEPTIONS No 1 arm elements No 1 arm elements No 1 arm elements MUSIC LENGTH 1min.20 sec 70 sec( MUSIC FROM LEV 6 SELECTION) 60 sec( MUSIC FROM LEV 4,5 SELECTION) 60 sec( MUSIC FROM LEV 4,5 SELECTION) DIFF ELEMENTS 10 IM, IW, 9 MP,Trio 8 MAXIMUM 6 MAXIMUM 6 MAXIMUM ACROBATIC ELEMENTS 2 from COP /FIG COP A1-6 2 from SAGF COACHES MANUAL 2 from SAGF COACHES MANUAL 2 from SAGF COACHES MANUAL COMBINATION OF 1 Combination of 2 elements value 0.1 ELEMENTS COEFICIENT DIFF The total score will be divided by 2 points for all categories The total score will be divided by 2 points for all categories The total score will be divided by 2 points for all categories The total score will be divided by 2 points for all categories ARTISTIC CONTENT 8X AMP 8 COUNTS including 1 circle 8X AMP 8 COUNTS including 1 circle 6 X AMP 8 COUNTS including 1 circle 6 X AMP 8 COUNTS including 1 circle GENERAL CONTENT 2x Transitions up and down, 2XG+ Acro 2 2x Transitions up and down, 2XG+ Acro 2 2x Transitions up and down, 1 G+ Acro 2 2x Transitions up and down, 1 G+ Acro 2 COMPETITION SPACE 10X10: IM IW 10 X 10 : MP TR 7 X 7 : IM IW 10 X 10 : PAIR TR 7 X 7 : IM IW 10 X 10 : PAIR TR 7 X 7 : IM IW 10 X 10 : PAIR TR COMPULSORY ELEMENTS No compulsory elements BUT routine must have at least 2 elements from each of the 4 groups but NOT from the same families. A) 1 Leg 1 Arm Push-up+Wenson Push-UP (2 elements) A) Lateral or Wenson Push-UP (1 element ) B) Straddle Support 1/1turn or L support full Turn(1 Element B) Straddle V Support or L support full Turn C) 1/1 turn to split+ Pike Jump+ Butterfly ( 3 elements) (1Element) D) 1/1 Turn to Free Vertical Split +2/1 Turn (2 elements) C) 1/1 turn to split or Spilt Jump +Straddle Jump (2 elements) D) 1/1 an1/2 Turn+ Free Vertical Split (2 elements) A)Push-Up or or 1 leg Push-Up (1 element ) B) Straddle support or L support (1Element) C) 1/1 Air turn +Spilt Jump/Tuck Jump (2 elements) D) 1/1 Turn+ Vertical Split (2 elements) (Must be performed at the same time without any combination) (Must be performed at the same time without any combination) ELEMENTS ALLOWED ( FIG- COP) Only compulsary Only compulsary Only compulsary VALUE (1 element 0.7 point optional PUSH UP Maximum 3 JUMP landing in Split & Push -Up Maximum 1 JUMP landing in Split Maximum 1 JUMP landing in Split SPLIT LANDING FLOOR ELEMENTS (Must be performed at the same time without any combination) LIFT 1 Lift Value as per SAGF COACHES MANUAL 1 Lift Value as per SAGF COACHES 1 Lift Value as per SAGF COACHES 1 Lift Value as per SAGF COACHES ATTIRE As per FIG COP As per SAGF COACHES MANUAL As per SAGF COACHES MANUAL As per SAGF COACHES MANUAL 28 P a g e

33 Routine Construction Element AMP 8 count Transition down Transition Up Acro Lift Pose Opening Pose Transition down 2 Transition down Element ( support) Up from element 3 AMP 8 Count 1 4 Element Jump ( C) Amp 8 count 2 5 Element ( D) 6 Combo Pre steps, Acro Transition down 7 Element Group A Transition Up 8 AMP Cirle 3, Element Group C AMP 8 count 5 11 Acro 12 Element group D Amp 8 count 6 13 Element group C 14 Closing Pose If lift is included for Par,MP trio include it in your plan and ajust other components Note: Adjust plan for different levels to include more elements AMP and Genaral content 29 P a g e

34 Judging considerations Level 4-6 Max score for Artistic = 8.0 Level 7 Max score for Artistic = 10 as per FIG COP 30 P a g e Aerobic Content (Max. 2 Points) 6 AMP are performed, all 6 AMP are A+, the score will be 2.0 A+ = Correct steps and arms choreography 6 AMP are performed, all 6 AMP are A+, the score will be 1.2 If less than 6 AMP 0.1 deduction for every missing AMP A= Correct steps incorrect arms A- = Incorrect steps and no arm choreograpy Aerobic Content Schale Excellent A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ (6 AMP+) 2.0 pt Very Good A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ (5 AMP+) Good A+ A+ A+ A+ (4 AMP+) Satisfactory A+ A+ A+ A A A (3AMP+ 3 A) Poor A+ A+ A A A A 2 AMP+ 4 A) Unexeptable A+ A A A A A (1 AMP+ less than 4 A) GENERAL CONTENT 1. General Content (Max. 1 Points) General content includes: Transitions, Links, Lift Physical Interactions; Collaborations. All these movements should enhance the routine, and should be performed with good technique and quality, and without unnecesary pauses 1.1 Complexity / Variety 1.2 Fluidity SCALE FOR GENERAL CONTENT Excellent G+ G Very Good G+ G pt Good G+ G + Poor tecnique pt Satisfactory G + G pt Poor G G Poor tecnicque pt Unacceptable 0 G.0.1 pt pt

35 Use of the Space (Max. 2 Points) Under these criteria A- judges evaluate the effective use of the competition area, placement and distribution of the movements in the routine, and the formations (positioning, formation changes and distances) for PAIR/MP/TR. The routine should be well balanced in all areas. 1.1 Use of the competition area (formations) 1.2 Distribution of the routine components SCALE FOR SPACE Excellent The routine includes/shows an outstanding, level of the criteria 2.0 pt Very Good The routine includes/shows high level of the criteria pt Good The routine includes/shows good level of the criteria pt Satisfactory The routine includes/shows average level of the criteria pt Poor The routine includes/shows low level of the criteria pt Unacceptable The routine includes/shows an unacceptable level of the criteria pt Music and Musicality (Max. 1 Points) The performer(s) have to interpret the music and demonstrate not only its rhythm and speed and stay in time with beats / phrases (TIMING), but its flow, shape, intensity and passion within his/her or their physical performance. SCALE FOR MUSIC AND MUSICALITY Excellent The routine includes/shows an outstanding, level of the criteria 1.0 pt Very Good The routine includes/shows high level of the criteria.8.9 pt Good The routine includes/shows good level of the criteria.6.7 pt Satisfactory The routine includes/shows average level of the criteria.4.5 pt Poor The routine includes/shows low level of the criteria.2.3 pt Unacceptable The routine includes/shows an unacceptable level of the criteria.0.1 pt Artistry (Max. 2 Points) 1.1 Quality of the performance 1.2 Originality/Creativity/Expression Artistry is the ability of the gymnast(s) to transform the composition from a well-structured routine into an artistic performance to express themselves with high quality level of movements respecting their gender (male, female, age group). They must combine the elements of the art and the sport into one attractive message towards the audience, in sport manner. SCALE FOR ARTISTRY Excellent The routine includes/shows an outstanding, level of the criteria 2.0 pt Very Good The routine includes/shows high level of the criteria pt Good The routine includes/shows good level of the criteria pt Satisfactory The routine includes/shows average level of the criteria pt Poor The routine includes/shows low level of the criteria pt Unacceptable The routine includes/shows an unacceptable level of the criteria pt TOTAL ARTISTIC SCORE = P a g e

36 Deductions, warnings and disqualifications made by the Chair of Judges Panel: Presentation fault 0.2 point Incorrect attire (jewellery, ornaments, body glitter, sequins for men s attire, etc.) 0.2 point each time Time infraction (+/- 1-2 seconds of tolerance) 0.2 point Time fault (+/- 3 seconds of tolerance or more) 0.5 point Failure to appear on the competition area within 20 seconds 0.5 point Missing or more lifts than number allowed 0.5 point each time Prohibited lift 0.5 point each time Prohibited moves 0.5 point each time 3 or more of acrobatic elements 0.5 point each time Interruption of performance for 2-10 seconds 0.5 point each time Stop of performance more than 10 seconds 2.0 points Themes in contravention of the SAGF 2.0 points Presence in prohibited area warning Improper behaviour/manners warning Competition attire not being worn at medal award ceremony warning Walk-over disqualification LIFT AS Per value of SAGF COP in coaches manual A P 32 P a g e

37 DIFFICULTY DEDUCTIONS (-1.0 pt / each time): Level 4-7 Deductions: More than compulsory elements 1.0 per element Level 4-6 Repetition of an element 1.0 per element Level 4-7 Less than 3 groups performed 1.0 per missing group Level 4-7 Omitting of a compulsory element 1.0 per missing element Level 4-8 More than 2 elements landing in push-up or split 1.0 per additional element Level 7 More than 4 floor elements 1.0 per additional element Level 7 33 P a g e

38 GROUP A 1. SPECIFIC ERRORS FOR EXECUTION Specific Mistakes for Group A Adjust or correct hand position 0.1 Shoulder is not in line with the upper arm Hands and feet not leaving the floor at the same time (explosive elements) Direction of the elbow in lateral and hinge is incorrect Hands and feet not landing at the same time in elements ending in PU Wenson shape Leg lower than upper triceps /not supported The hips are not lifted during the extension phase for leg circles and flairs Incomplete rotation/turn In Helicopter to PU, finishing with extended arms In High V support elements, back not parallel to the floor Ending in Split position: Incorrect arm position Elements without airborne phase 0.3 Touching the floor one time in group A 0.3 Touching the floor more than one time in group A 0.5 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIFFICULTY - All elements in Group A must be performed without fall. - All elements in Group A landing in Split position, both hands must be on each side of the body on the floor. GROUP FAMILIES PUSH UP EXPLOSIVE PU EXPLOSIVE SUPPORT LEG CIRCLE HELICOPTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS PUSH UP, WENSON PU - Shoulder at least in line with the upper arm/s. A-FRAME - Pike position (90 minimum) in airborne phase CUT - Hands must leave the floor before the cut - Shoulders higher than hips level before the cut in airborne phase. - Back parallel to the floor - Airborne phase. - From the starting position, swing to FREE front support on both hands - Rotation of the body in support on the hands (one after the other) with a complete circle The ending position must be facing the same direction as the starting position. 34 P a g e

39 1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIFFICULTY - All elements in Group B must be held for 2 seconds, and performed without fall / touch. FAMILIES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. SPECIFIC ERRORS FOR EXECUTION - All elements in Group B: Touching the floor more than one time will be considered as a FALL. Support V Support High V support Horizontal Support Without touching the floor Without touching the floor Back parallel to the floor (2 seconds) The straight body must not exceed 20 above the horizontal Specific Mistakes for Group B Incorrect position in Support and V-Support Families Back not parallel to the Floor in High V Support 0.3 Any body parts touching the floor 0.5 In horizontal support families the body/legs are not parallel to the floor The skill is not held for at least 2 seconds 0.5 Touching the floor one time in group B P a g e

40 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIFFICULTY - All elements in Group C must be performed without a fall. - All elements in this group landing in 1 or 2 feet must finish in standing position. - All elements in Group C landing in PU, hands and feet must land at the same time. - All elements in Group C landing in Split position, both hands must be on each side of the body on the floor. 2.SPECIFIC ERRORS FOR EXECUTION Specific Mistakes for Group C Uncontrolled arms in airborne phase 0.1 Knees not at the waist level in Tuck FAMILIES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Straigth Jump Without a fall Horizontal Jump Without a fall Bent leg(s) Jump Legs at least parallel to the floor Pike Jump Legs at least parallel to the floor Straddle Jump Legs at least parallel to the floor Split Jump Split position 170 Scissors Leap Split position 170 Kick Jump Leading leg at least parallel to the floor Legs not parallel to the floor in Straddle, Pike, Cossack, Split families Leading leg not parallel to the floor in Scissors Kick, Scissors Leap and Switch Split Leap In Split and Scissors families legs less than 180º Legs and hand(s) not landing on the floor at the same time Off Axis Jump Body must not exceed 45 above the horizontal Butterfly Jump Body must not exceed 45 above the horizontal 36 P a g e

41 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIFFICULTY 1. SPECIFIC ERRORS FOR EXECUTION FAMILIES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SPLIT - Angle between the legs: 170 minimum TURN & BALANCE TURN TURN WITH LEG AT HORIZONTAL ELEMENTS IN VERTICAL SPLIT ILLUSION - All elements in Group D must be performed without a fall; - All elements must meet the respective minimum requirements for the involved movements. - Elements ending in vertical split position: the foot of the supporting leg in the vertical split position must remain in contact with the floor and must be in vertical line (perpendicular) to the floor. KICK minimum - Must be performed on the ball of the foot without hopping. - Must be performed en dedans, one leg in horizontal position and on the ball of the foot without hopping - The foot of the supporting leg must remain in contact with the floor in vertical line (perpendicular). - Full rotation of the free leg without hopping (170 minimum). Specific Mistakes for Group D Leg position not horizontal 0.3 Inability to complete the rotation in the vertical plane with the lifted leg (Illusion) Vertical split out of vertical line Loss of balance Lack of continuity (flow) in turns & illusion Slide or hopping during Illusion and turn 0.3 Extra turn after the Illusion Incomplete rotation / turns Turn not on the ball of the foot 0.3 Hand in support on the leg during the free Illusion or free vertical split One hand touching the floor finishing in vertical or free vertical split position For Illusion and turns to vertical split, the supporting foot is off the floor in the vertical split Touching the floor one time Touching the floor more than one time i P a g e

42 A.Deductions for Difficulty /Acrobatic elements Small Medium Unacceptable Fall Maximum deductions for an element B. Deductions for Choreography Deviation from Perfection Small Medium Fall AMP (each 8 counts) Transitions / Links (each time) Lift Partnership & Collaboration C. Deductions for Synchronization Each time 0.1 point Whole routine ( PAIR 4MP, TR, GR) Maximum -2.0 Whole routine (AD, AS) Maximum -3.0 General Errors Small Medium Unacceptable Incorrect body alignment Incorrect body form Legs not parallel to the floor Legs / feet bent or apart Incorrect / Uncontrolled landing position in standing or PU Incorrect / Uncontrolled landing position in Split Incomplete rotation/turn Incorrect technique Touching the floor P a g e

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