COMPETITION RULES OF AESTHETIC GROUP GYMNASTICS FOR CHILDREN

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1 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AESTHETIC GROUP GYMNASTICS COMPETITION RULES OF AESTHETIC GROUP GYMNASTICS FOR CHILDREN The IFAGG wns the cpyrights f these rules. Any use r changes f this dcument (ttal r partial) withut the cnsent f IFAGG is prhibited. Updated: Valid:

2 Table f Cntents 1. GENERALITIES COMPETITION ARRANGEMENTS COMPETITION CATEGORIES COMPETING GROUP COMPETITION PROGRAM The Length f the cmpetitin prgram Music COMPETITION AREA DRESS OF GYMNASTS DISCIPLINE Dping Discipline f the Gymnasts and Caches TECHNICAL VALUE REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM Bdy Mvements Balances Jumps and Leaps Arm Mvement series Steps, Skips and Hps series Acrbatic Mvements Flexibility Mvements Cmbined Series (Series Cmbined f Different Mvement Grups) BONUS POINT TECHNICAL ELEMENTS AND EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL VALUE (TV) Technical Elements Evaluatin f the Technical Value ARTISTIC VALUE REQUIRED ARTISTIC COMPONENTS OF THE COMPOSITION Gymnasts Quality The Structure f the Cmpsitin The Originality and Expressin f the Cmpsitin DEDUCTIONS AND PENALTIES IFAGG 1

3 3.3. BONUS POINTS EVALUATION OF ARTISTIC VALUE EXECUTION EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS BONUS POINTS EVALUATION OF EXECUTION (EXE) JUDGING GENERAL EVALUATION JUDGES Evaluatin Panels Head Judges Judge Respnsible Superir Jury Line Judges Time Judges SCORING THE POINTS GENERAL CALCULATION OF THE PARTIAL SCORES CHANGING THE RULES APPENDIX 1: AGG TECHNIQUE AGG PHILOSOPHY BASIC GYMNASTICS TECHNIQUE Characteristics f Balances Characteristics f Jumps and Leaps BASIC TECHNIQUE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BODY MOVEMENTS Variatin f Bdy Mvements Bdy Mvement Series CHARACTERISTICS OF OTHER MOVEMENT GROUPS IFAGG 2

4 COMPETITION RULES OF AESTHETIC GROUP GYMNASTICS FOR CHILDREN These rules apply t all Internatinal Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics cmpetitins in Children categries rganized by the IFAGG and its members. 1. GENERALITIES Aesthetic grup gymnastics is cmpsed f stylized and natural ttal bdy mvements where the hips frm the basic mvement center. The philsphy f the sprt is funded n harmnius, rhythmic and dynamic mvements perfrmed with the natural use f strength. This sprt cmbines dance and gymnastics with grace and beauty COMPETITION ARRANGEMENTS See IFAGG General Rules. (nt yet published) 1.2. COMPETITION CATEGORIES years: gymnasts aged 10, 11 and 12 during the cmpetitin seasn cmpete in this categry. Tw members f the grup may be ne year yunger r ne year lder than the given minimum and maximum ages years: gymnasts aged 12, 13 and 14 during the cmpetitin seasn cmpete in this categry. Tw members f the grup may be ne year yunger r ne year lder than the given minimum and maximum ages. The age f a gymnast is determined based n the year f birth, nt the actual date f birth COMPETING GROUP A grup cnsists f 6-14 gymnasts and a reserve gymnast belngs t the grup. A gymnast may cmpete during the cmpetitin seasn nly in ne grup and in ne cmpetitin categry. In the situatin when the grup begins the exercise with 6 r mre gymnasts and in the middle f the exercise a gymnast drps ut fr any reasn, the grup will be penalized fr the missing gymnast: Penalty by Head Judge f Executin (EXE): fr each missing gymnast 1.4. COMPETITION PROGRAM The Length f the cmpetitin prgram The permitted length f the cmpetitin prgram is 2 min 2 min 30 sec. Timing will start frm the beginning f the first mvement after the grup has taken the starting psitin n the cmpetitin carpet. Timing will stp as sn as all gymnasts are cmpletely mtinless. Penalty by Head Judge f AV: fr each additinal r missing secnd A grup s entrance t their starting psitins must nt take t lng, be accmpanied by music, r include any extra mvements. IFAGG 3

5 Penalty by Head Judge f AV (prpsal frm the majrity f AV judges): fr a grup entrance that takes t lng, is accmpanied by music, r includes extra mvements Music The chice f music is free. It can be interpreted by ne r several instruments. Vice(s) and wrds are allwed. The music must be unified and cmplete withut interruptins with clear and well-defined structure and it must be apprpriate fr the gymnasts age categry. Discnnected musical fragments r irregular sund effects are nt permitted. A shrt signal may sund befre the music. Shrt musical intrductin withut mvement is permitted. Deductin f AV: 0.1/each time fr the pr cnnectin f music r irregular sund effects causing a fragmented musical structure There must be a single piece f music recrded n a high quality CD and/r prvided in anther electrnic frmat as requested by the rganizers. The fllwing infrmatin must be clearly marked in English n the CD r the accmpanying electrnic music file: - club name/ grup name - cuntry f the grup - cmpetitin categry - length f music The name(s) f the cmpser(s) and the title f the music must be prvided fr the rganizers if requested. The exercises have t be perfrmed in their ttality with a musical accmpaniment. When the incrrect music is played, it is the respnsibility f the grup t stp the rutine immediately. The grup will restart their rutine as sn as the crrect music begins. A grup may repeat the rutine nly in "frce majeure" situatins such as an accident r mistake caused by the rganizers (i.e. the electricity shut ff, a sund system errr, etc.). Judge Respnsible/Superir Jury must apprve the repetitin f the rutine COMPETITION AREA The size f the cmpetitin carpet is 13 m x 13 m including the brderline. The brderline must be marked clearly and be at least 5 cm wide. Penalty by Head Judge f Executin (EXE): 0.1 fr each tuching the flr utside the brderline 1.6. DRESS OF GYMNASTS The cmpetitin dress f a grup must be a letard r a unitard with r withut a skirt with, aesthetic appeal appreciating the spirit f cmpetitive sprt. Letards must be identical (material and style) and the same clr fr all members f the grup. Hwever, if the letard is made f a patterned material, sme slight differences due t the cut may be tlerated. Gymnasts may perfrm their exercises in bare feet r in te shes. A crrect gymnastics letard must be made f a nn-transparent material with the exceptin f the sleeves, neckline and the part f the legs belw the fld f the crtch. The neckline f the letard must nt be lwer than the tp f the breasts in the frnt and the bttm f the shulder blades in the back. The cut f the skirt must be lng enugh t cver the grin in the frnt and the glutei in the back. IFAGG 4

6 It is permitted t have: - tights dwn t the ankles, ver r under the letard - small decratins n the letard/skirt (such as ribbns, rhinestnes, rsettes etc.), which must always be aesthetic and nt disturb the executin f the rutine - small hair decratin (maximum size apprximately 5x10 cm, height max 1 cm) - make-up that is mderate, aesthetic and supprts the theme f the rutine - skin clred bandages and supprt tapes The dress may nt prevent seeing the mvements clearly r disturb the evaluatin f the executin. Hair decratins, make-up and gymnastics te shes are als part f the cmpetitin dress. A small emblem with the team s natinal flag can be displayed n the utside f the upper left arm f each team member. Fr permitted emblem, see IFAGG General Rules. (nt yet published) It is frbidden t have: - hats r any ther headgear - separate decratins n the wrists, ankles and/r neck - pants Penalty by Head Judge f AV (prpsal frm the majrity f AV judges): fr ne gymnast and fr tw r mre fr dress nt cnfrming t the regulatins Penalty by Head Judge f AV (prpsal frm the majrity f AV judges): fr each lst item (hair decratin, te shes etc.) The cmpetitin dress cannt hurt/insult any religin, natinality r express a plitical attitude/pinin. Penalty by Head Judge f AV (prpsal frm the majrity f AV judges): -0.3 fr dress hurting/insulting religin, natinality r expressing a plitical attitude/pinin 1.7. DISCIPLINE Dping See IFAGG General Rules. As a cnditin fr participating in IFAGG events, a persn must fllw the anti-dping rules. All gymnasts, caches, assistants f the gymnasts, and fficials are required t becme familiar with the dping rules. Infrmatin abut the banned substances and methds can be fund frm the WADA pages: Discipline f the Gymnasts and Caches See IFAGG Cde f Discipline (nt yet published). IFAGG 5

7 2. TECHNICAL VALUE Internatinal Federatin f Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics IFAGG The cmpsitin f the prgram must frm a ttality that allws and supprts the gymnasts abilities t learn the basic techniques f Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics. The Technical Value cnsists f: Required Elements: - Bdy Mvements - Balances - Jumps/Leaps - Arm Mvements - Series f steps, skips r hps - Acrbatic mvements - Flexibility mvements - Cmbined Series 5.9 Ttal Technical Value scre = 6.0 Bnus REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM Bdy Mvements Aesthetic grup gymnastics is cmpsed f stylized and natural ttal bdy mvements where the hips frm the basic mvement center. A mvement perfrmed with ne part f the bdy is reflected thrughut the entire bdy. The cmpsitin must cntain several Bdy Mvements and Bdy Mvements Series (BMS) Fundamental Bdy Mvements (BM): 0.2 each - ttal bdy wave - ttal bdy swing - bending - twisting - cntractin - lean r lunge - relaxatin Bdy Mvements Series BM A - series = series including any tw different bdy mvements BM B - series = series including any three different bdy mvements In additin, the bdy mvement series may cnsist f ther bdy mvements that develp crdinatin, bdy cntrl and agility f the gymnasts. Fr example: - smersaults (frward, side r backward withut air time) - supprted leans - shulder stands IFAGG 6

8 All bdy mvements series must be perfrmed fluently and underline cntinuity frm ne mvement t the next as if they were created by the previus mvement and can be perfrmed with arm mvements (swings, pushes, waves, figure eights, etc.) r different kind f steps (rhythmic steps, walking, running, etc.) Basic Technique and Characteristics f Bdy Mvements Ttal bdy waves Frward bdy wave (basic frm) The wave starts with a little relaxatin in the bdy and the hips tilting a little bit backward gathering speed. Thrugh a dwnward semicircular mvement, the hips tilt frward and upward and effect the spine t mve in the frm f a wave. The wave starts frm the hips and can be seen as a wave-like mvement thrugh the whle bdy. The wave ends with an extensin. Characteristics: - relaxatin and gathering speed fr the mvement (with breathing ut) - the bttm f the hips tilt frward and upward - wave rlls thrugh the whle bdy (with breathing in) and ends with an extensin Backward bdy wave (basic frm) The wave begins by tilting the bttm f the hips backward and extending the bdy upwards while mving the chest frward and allwing the neck t bend backwards. Rising up starts by pushing the hips frward and cntinues thrugh the spine, which rises in a runded wavelike frm. The head fllws last. The wave is reflected thrughut the entire bdy and ends with an extensin. Characteristics - extensin and gathering speed fr the mvement (breathing in) - tilting the bttm f the hips backward - wave rlls thrugh the whle bdy (with breathing ut) and ends with an extensin Side bdy wave (basic frm) The wave starts with a little relaxatin in the bdy with the weight n ne leg. The wave cntinues by pushing the hips t ne side resulting in the ther side f the hips mving up. This transfers the weight frm ne leg t the ther. At the same time the upper bdy and the head balance the mvement by relaxing t the ppsite side. The wave cntinues upwards thrugh the spine and the upper bdy rises in a wave-like frm. The head fllws last. The wave is reflected thrughut the entire bdy and ends with an extensin. Characteristics - relaxatin and gathering speed fr the mvement (breathing ut) - pushing the hips t ne side - wave rlls thrugh the whle bdy (with breathing in) and ends with an extensin Ttal bdy swing (basic frm) A swing cnsists f three parts, which are: - gathering f speed by stretching (with breathing in) - a swing mtin when the upper part f the bdy is relaxed (with breathing ut) - ending in a well cntrlled psitin with the extensin (with breathing in) The imprtance f this mtin is the alternatin between the extensin and relaxatin, as well as between pwer and sftness. A bdy swing can be dne frwards, frm side t side and in a hrizntal plane. Bending A bending can be dne in different directins e.g. frwards, side, and back. IFAGG 7

9 Characteristics f basic bending: - clear and well cntrlled shape - the shulders must stay in the same line and the bending must be shwn evenly thrughut the entire upper bdy - runded shape f spine is shwn Twisting A twisting must have the fllwing characteristics: - difference in the directin between shulders and hips must be clearly visible (minimum 75 angle between shulders and hips line) - clear and well cntrlled shape and directin Cntractin In a cntractin, part f the upper bdy muscles cntract actively and the rest f the bdy respnds naturally t the cntractin. Cntractin f the abdminals (basic frm): the abdminals cntract, hips are tilted frward, the chest is pulled in, the shulders are rlled frward and the back runds up. Cntractin f the side (basic frm): the side bdy muscles cntract, and the same side s shulder and hip are pulled twards each ther. Characteristics: - active muscle wrk (abdminals, side r back muscles) is clearly twards the center f the bdy - the rest f the bdy respnds naturally t the cntractin Lean r Lunge In a lunge, the leaning f the whle bdy has t be shwn but in a lean, nly the upper bdy (frm the hips upwards) must frm an angle (minimum 45 ) between the bdy and the legs. Leans and lunges can be supprted by the hand(s), and muscle cntrl and a straight spine line must be clearly visible. A lean and lunge must have the fllwing characteristics: - clear and well cntrlled shape and line shwing a straight and stretched spine - gd muscle cntrl and psture in the bdy Relaxatin Relaxatin starts frm a well cntrlled psitin (small extensin with breathing in). In the relaxatin (with breathing ut), the bttm f the hips is tilted frward, the back runds, the neck naturally reflects the mvement and the shulders are relaxed. Relaxatin cntinues t an extensin r fluently t the next mvement. Characteristics: - relaxatin f the bdy - tilting the hips Bdy mvements can be varied by: - cmbining them with different kinds f arm mvements, leg mvements, skips, steps r hps and by perfrming them in different planes r levels. - cmbining them with each ther such as a lean with twisting. Cmbinatins f tw bdy mvements at the same time are cunted nly as ne bdy mvement. IFAGG 8

10 Bdy mvement series In a bdy mvement series, tw r mre different bdy mvements are perfrmed cnsecutively, linking them fluently tgether. Fluency is supprted with natural breathing and by using the ttal bdy mvement technique lgically: the mvements utwards frm the center f the bdy and twards the center f the bdy fllw each ther in a lgical rder. All bdy mvements series must be perfrmed fluently and underline cntinuity frm ne mvement t the next as if they were created by the previus mvement and can be perfrmed with arm mvements (swings, pushes, waves, figure eights, etc.) r different kind f steps (rhythmic steps, walking, running, etc.) In a bdy mvement series, all kinds f bdy mvements can be used (including variatins f basic bdy mvements and pre-acrbatic mvements) Balances Balances chsen in the cmpsitin must crrespnd t the level f skills and age f the gymnasts. The cmpsitin must cntain different balances (static and dynamic: 0.2 each) and balance series (0.3 each) that can be perfrmed n a flat ft r n relevé. All balances must be perfrmed clearly and have the fllwing characteristics: - shape is fixed and well-defined during the balance ( pht ). - sufficient height f the lifted leg - gd cntrl f the bdy during and after the balance Static Balances Static balances can be perfrmed n ne leg, n ne knee r in a cssack psitin. During the balance the thigh f the free leg must be raised minimum at 90. Only ne leg can be bent in a balance. The same shape f a balance culd be used and will cunt as anther technical element (variatin) if it is perfrmed: - with a turlent (slw turn/prmenade) a minimum f with bdy mvement Dynamic Balances (turlent, illusins, pivts) must have the fllwing characteristics: Turlent (slw turn, prmenade): a minimum f 180 shuld be cmpleted in a fixed shape with a maximum 3-heel supprt during rtatin. Illusin: a rtatin f 360 shuld be cmpleted Pivt: a minimum f 360º shuld be cmpleted in a fixed shape Any static balance with a minimum rtatin f 360 in a fixed shape (pivt) will be cunted as a dynamic balance Bth legs can be bent during pivts. Balance series A cmbinatin f tw different balances perfrmed successively n the same leg r with a change f the supprt leg. A maximum f ne step is allwed in-between 2 balances in the series. IFAGG 9

11 TABLE: Examples f Balances Internatinal Federatin f Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics IFAGG Static Balances 1. Withut help, free leg must be raised at minimum 90 Variatin with a bdy mvement frnt side r back 2. On ne knee r in a cssack psitin with a bdy mvement 3. With help f ne r tw hands with a bdy mvement 4. Passé psitin with a bdy mvement Dynamic Balances (example) 5. Illusin with rtatin minimum 360, when the amplitude is minimum 135, hand(s) must nt tuch the flr Variatin 6. Pivts ( minimum 360 ) 7. a) Pivts (min. 360 ) with the free leg raised less than 90 t the frnt, back r side. with a bdy mvement IFAGG 10

12 8. a) Pivt with a passé shape (min. 360 ) with a bdy mvement Other balances that are nt listed in the Examples f Balances table but meet the necessary requirements are permitted. Balances d nt cunt as a difficulty when having the fllwing mistakes: - shape is nt fixed and nt well-defined during a static balance ( pht ) - insufficient shape during the rtatin in a turlent, pivt and an illusin - insufficient rtatin during a turlent (less than 180 ) and an illusin and pivts (less than 360 ) - insufficient height f the lifted leg - ttal lss f balance during r after the balance - there is r mre deductins in the executin f the difficulty Jumps and Leaps Jumps/leaps chsen in the cmpsitin must crrespnd t the level f skills and age f the gymnasts. The cmpsitin must cntain different jumps, leaps (0.2 each) and jump series (0.3 each) cmbinatin f 2 different jumps r leaps. Jumps and leaps must have the fllwing characteristics: - shape is fixed and well-defined during the flight. - shape is fixed and well-defined during the rtatin f the turning jumps and leaps. - gd elevatin during the jump r leap - gd cntrl f the bdy during and after the jump r leap. - landing must be light and sft. Clarificatins f Jumps and Leaps: The same shape f the jump r leap culd be used and will cunt as anther technical element (variatin) if it is perfrmed: - with a turn f minimum 180 (e.g.: basic shape - split leap, variatin - jeté en turnant) - with a different take ff (e.g.: frm ne leg, variatin - frm assemblé) - with a bdy mvement (bending, twisting etc.) Jump/Leap series Between 2 jumps r leaps in the same series a maximum f 3 supprts are allwed Example 1: Leap frm the right leg, land n the left leg, step with the right leg, leap frm the left leg, and land n the right leg IFAGG 11

13 Example 2: Split leap and ring jump. After landing (1 supprt), an assemblé n tw legs (2 supprts) is permitted. TABLE: Examples f Jumps and Leaps Jumps/Leaps 1. Vertical jump with the free leg in the hrizntal passé -psitin Variatin a) with a turn b) with a bdy mvement 2. Tuck jump with a turn 3. Scissr leap with straight and bent knees with a turn (entrelacé) 4. Vertical jump with the free leg hrizntal at the Frnt side back with a bdy mvement: with a turn 5. Cssack jump with the free leg at the frnt, side with a bdy mvement 6. Arch jump ring jump with bth legs bent IFAGG 12

14 7. Stag leap with a bdy mvement 8. Cat leap with a bdy mvement 9. Cabrile at the frnt, back r side with a bdy mvement 10. Pike jump with a bdy mvement 11. a) Split jump/leap a) with a bdy mvement b) Side split jump/leap b) with a bdy mvement c) Split leap with the switch f straight legs 12. Jeté en turnant with a bdy mvement Other jumps r leaps that are nt listed in the Examples f Jumps and Leaps table but meet the necessary requirements are permitted. Jumps r leaps d nt cunt as a difficulty if: - there is r mre deductins in the executin f the difficulty - shape is nt fixed and nt well-defined during the jump/leap Arm Mvement series (0.2 each) The executin f the arm mvements must clearly shw different planes and directins and a variety f relaxatin and strength. Arm mvements must be perfrmed using the whle length f the arm. The arm mvement series must cntain at least 3 different types f arm mvements. Fr example: waves, swings, pushes, pulls, figure eights, circles, claps, lifts, etc. IFAGG 13

15 Steps, Skips and Hps series (0.3 each) The series f steps, skips and hps must develp the gymnasts agility. The executin f steps skips and hps must shw gd technique and crdinatin and they must be perfrmed rhythmically. A series cntains a minimum f 6 steps, skips r hps that are f at least 2 different types. One f the series must cntain a change in the rhythm One f the series must be cmbined with anther mvement grup (e.g. arms r bdy mvements) Fr example: - variatins f walking and running - variatins f different dance steps (e.g. waltz, plka etc.) - variatins f flk dance skips and hps Acrbatic Mvements (0.2 each) Acrbatic mvements are mvements where gymnast s bdy rtates n r ver its vertical psitin (head shulders hips line) upside dwn with supprt f hand(s), head r in the air. In acrbatic mvements, gymnasts must shw gd muscle cntrl, crdinatin and agility. Acrbatic mvements must be fluent and naturally integrated in the cmpsitin. The acrbatic mvements must be perfrmed with cnsideratin f the gymnasts agility and skills, crrect technique and must be naturally integrated in the cmpsitin. Fr example: - cart wheel (all types) withut clear stps at the vertical psitin Frbidden mvements The fllwing acrbatic mvements are nt allwed at any part in the cmpsitin - hand, head r elbw stands - any acrbatic mvements with airtime Flexibility Mvements (0.1 each) The flexibility mvements must shw a clean line, amplitude and gd cntrl. The mvements must be perfrmed with gd technical quality and cnsideratin f healthy aspects as well as display a gd balance f flexibility and strength. The shape f the mvement must be clearly visible. The cmpsitin must shw the gymnasts' flexibility in the legs in the frnt line, back line and side line. In the frnt line, the flexibility must be shwn fr bth the left and right side. The amplitude must be 180. Fr example: Frnt line: - split n the flr - balance, frnt split with the free leg held with/withut hands, amplitude is split leap, amplitude is 180 Side line: - side split n the flr - balance, side split with the free leg held with/withut hands, amplitude is side split leap, amplitude is 180 IFAGG 14

16 Back line: mvements with the bdy bending backwards at a minimum 80. In the bdy bending, the shulders must stay n the same level/line and the bending must be shwn evenly thrughut the whle back Cmbined Series (Series Cmbined f Different Mvement Grups) (0.3 each) The cmpsitin must cntain series cmbined f tw different mvement grups (Bdy Mvement Series, Balances and Jumps). In a series, ne step in between the mvement grups is allwed. If the jump is using in the series (as secnd element) an assemblé n tw legs is permitted. Cnnectin between mvement grups must be lgical and perfrmed fluently. Examples f a Cmbinatin: Balance + Jump/Leap Balance + BMS Jump/Leap + Balance Jump/Leap + BMS BMS + Balance BMS + Jump/Leap The cmbinatins f supplementary difficulties have t be different. The same cmbinatin will be cunted nly nce. If half f the team perfrms fr example Jump + Balance and ther half perfrm simultaneusly Balance + Jump, it is nt cunted as any Cmbined Series, BUT if in shrt perid f time the team perfrm vice versa it is cunted as 2 Cmbined Series 2.2. BONUS POINT (0.1) The team can get a bnus pint if all elements crrespnd excellently t the level f skills and age f the gymnasts IFAGG 15

17 2.3. TECHNICAL ELEMENTS AND EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL VALUE (TV) Technical Elements Technical elements must be executed at the same time, in cann r within a shrt perid f time. TOTAL TECHNICAL VALUE SCORE: 5.9+Bnus 0.1 = 6.0 MAX. Bnus (+0.1): The elements crrespnd excellently t the level f skills and age f the gymnasts Cmpetitin Categry Required Elements Cmpetitin Categry Required Elements Bdy Mvements (0.2 each) & Bdy Mvement Series - 1 ttal bdy wave ttal bdy swing bending twisting lean r lunge relaxatin BM A-series ( each) - 1 BM B-series 0.4 Balances - 1 balance - 1 balance series Jumps/Leaps - 1 jump/leap - 1 jump/leap series Arm Mvements (0.2 each) - 2 different series Bdy Mvements (0.2 each) & Bdy Mvement Series - 1 ttal bdy wave ttal bdy swing bending twisting cntractin lean r lunge relaxatin BM A-series ( each) Max BM B-series ( each) 0.2 Max Max Max 0.5 Max 0.4 Series f Steps, Skips r Hps (0.3 each) - 2 different series - 1 series cmbined with anther mvement grup Max 0.9 Acrbatic Mvements (0.2 each) - 2 different acrbatics Max 0.4 Flexibility Mvements (0.1 each) - right leg, left leg, side, back Max 0.4 Cmbined Series (0.3 each) - 2 different series Max 0.6 Balances - 2 balances - 1 balance series Jumps/Leaps - 2 jumps/leaps - 1 jump/leap series Max Max 0.7 Series f Steps, Skips r Hps - 1 series cmbined with anther mvement grup Max 0.3 Acrbatic Mvements (0.2 each) - 1 acrbatic mvement Max 0.2 Flexibility Mvements (0.1 each) - right leg, left leg, back Max 0.3 Cmbined Series (0.3 each) - 3 different series Max 0.9 IFAGG 16

18 A required element will be cunted in the technical value if the executin shws the mvement clearly with the crrect Bdy Mvements technique. The required element repeated identically several times in an exercise will cunt nly ne time. 2/3 f the grup must perfrm the required element acceptably in rder t have it cunted in the technical value. A mvement can be cunted nly as ne required element at a time. Hwever, the required bdy mvements (wave, swing, bending, etc.) may be included in a bdy mvement A r B series r Cmbined Series. Fr example, if an A Series and a B Series that cntain ttal bdy wave, ttal bdy swings, etc. are cmpleted successfully then thse requirements fr the bdy mvements are met. flexibility mvements may be included in ther mvements (e.g. leap, balance, acrbatic mvement) flexibility mvements may be shwn with identical mvements (e.g. split n the flr, frnt line) required arm mvement series can be cmbined with ther required mvements Evaluatin f the Technical Value The Panel TV evaluates the technical elements f the cmpsitin, cunts the value and makes the prpsal fr pssible bnus pints. All f the judges fr the cmpetitin must give their scre independently and must prceed in the fllwing manner: 1. mark all the technical elements frm the whle prgram befre starting t cunt difficulties 2. cunt the number f required elements perfrmed by the grup 3. calculate the final scre 4. make the prpsal fr pssible bnus pints IFAGG 17

19 3. ARTISTIC VALUE Artistic value cnsists f: Internatinal Federatin f Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics IFAGG 3.1. REQUIRED ARTISTIC COMPONENTS OF THE COMPOSITION Gymnasts Quality Gymnasts quality 1.3 AGG technique: The elements crrespnd t the skills: bdy mvements - balances - jumps/leaps - cmbined series Capabilities, skills: Bilateral muscle wrk 0.2 Unity: synchrnizatin and similar technique - perfrming as team is predminant AGG technique (0.2) The philsphy f Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics is funded n harmnius, rhythmic and dynamic mvements perfrmed with the natural use f strength and shw cntinuity and fluency. Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics is cmpsed f stylized and natural ttal bdy mvements where the hips frm the basic mvement center. Ttal bdy mvement technique: (0.2) - during mst f the rutine: during the whle rutine: 0.2 Mvements and mvement series in the cmpsitin must be perfrmed by using the ttal bdy mvement technique that fllws AGG philsphy. AGG technique: see appendix The elements crrespnd t the skills: (0.4) The technical elements chsen in the cmpsitin must crrespnd t the level f skills and age f the gymnasts and must als be well executed and shw gd gymnastics technique: - bdy mvement balances jumps/ leaps cmbined series 0.1 IFAGG 18

20 Capabilities, skills: (0.3) The cmpsitin must shw the gymnasts flexibility, crdinatin, strength, speed, muscle cntrl and endurance and must als be well executed and shw gd gymnastics technique (AGG technique: see appendix) - minimum 1 frm required skills: minimum 2-3 frm required skills: minimum 4-5 frm required skills: 0.3 Bilateral muscle wrk: 0.2 Cmpsitin must shw the gymnasts bilateral muscle wrk (shwing elements and mvements n bth sides must be in harmny) Unity (0.2) Gd synchrnizatin and similar technique: 0.1 Perfrming as a team is predminant: 0.1 Unity (perfrming tgether as a team) f the grup must be predminant. Different kinds f sls r canns can give nuances fr the cmpsitin, but they must nt be verused The Structure f the Cmpsitin Structure f the cmpsitin 1.3 Cmpsitin structure is varied 0.1 Cmpsitin frms a ttal unity 0.1 Variety f the cmpsitin: in planes, directins and levels - in use f the space - in the making f frmatins - travelling is fluent and versatile - fast and slw parts - strng and sft parts Variety f elements: use f different mvement grup - bdy mvements - balances - jumps/leaps 6 different frmatins 0.1 Cmpsitin structure is varied: 0.1 The structure f the whle cmpsitin must be versatile and varied. This includes variety f the cmpsitin, variety f elements and dynamics and variatin in temp. The verall cmpsitin is varied. Cmpsitin frms a ttal unity: 0.1 The cmpsitin must frm a ttal unity frm the beginning f the rutine until the end f the rutine, even thugh the cmpsitin is varied. Different parts f the cmpsitin may nt appear as separate parts. Breaks in the cmpsitin structure and style are nt permitted. The stryline f the actual cmpsitin must nt be brken. Variety f the cmpsitin (0.6) Variety in planes, directins and levels: 0.1 The cmpsitin must be perfrmed using different directins (frward, backward, lateral, diagnal, blique) and different planes and levels (lw: n the flr, medium and high level: jumps and leaps) perfrmed by the whle team IFAGG 19

21 Variety in the use f space: 0.1 The grup must use all areas f the cmpetitin carpet. The frmatins must vary in size and lcatin. Variety in the making f frmatins: 0.1 Changes frm ne frmatin t anther has t be varied and versatile Travelling is fluent and versatile: 0.1 Changes frm ne plane t anther r frm ne lcatin in the cmpetitin area t anther must be perfrmed fluently, demnstrate gd technique, and use different styles r types f travelling. Travelling shuld nt include rdinary running r steps with any incnsistent style, and they shuld nt be predminant. Fast and slw parts in the cmpsitin: 0.1 Variatin in the temp f the cmpsitin must be clear. The structure f the cmpsitin has t shw fast and slw parts and the gymnasts must be able t perfrm in different temps during the rutine. Strng and sft parts in the cmpsitin: 0.1 The cmpsitin must be dynamic (i.e. clearly shw strng and sft parts thrughut the whle rutine) and the gymnasts must be able t perfrm using different levels f pwer during the rutine. Variety f elements (0.4) Variety in the use f different mvement grups: 0.1 The use f different mvement grups (bdy mvements, balances, jumps) must be varied and in harmny and balance during the cmpsitin. Variety f bdy mvements: 0.1 The cmpsitin must cntain different types f bdy mvements and bdy mvement series. Variety can be demnstrated by: - perfrming all types f bdy mvements, with varied frms f bdy mvements - shwing mvements in different planes r levels r with different pwer r temp - with r withut steps Variety f balances: 0.1 The cmpsitin must have a minimum f 3 different types f balances. Variety can be demnstrated by: - static vs. dynamic balances: at least ne pivt - different directins f the free leg: frnt, side, and back all have t be shwn - different shapes e.g. with and withut supprt f hands, with r withut bdy mvement, with straight legs r bended leg, in different planes Variety f jumps /leaps: 0.1 The cmpsitin must have a minimum f 3 different types f jumps and leaps. Variety can be demnstrated by: - different take-ffs: bth leap and jump technique has t be shwn - different directins: with turning r mving straightfrward - different shapes: with r withut bdy mvement, with straight legs r bended leg(s) Variety f frmatins 6 different frmatins: 0.1 The cmpsitin must include a minimum f 6 gemetrically varied frmatins. Difference in size r directin f the frmatin are nt cunted as different frmatins. IFAGG 20

22 The Originality and Expressin f the Cmpsitin The riginality and expressin 1.3 Expressin: cmpsitin is expressive (0.1) - cmpsitin is aesthetic (0.1 - expressin and style last thrughut the cmpsitin (0.1) - expressin and style are apprpriate fr the age categry (0.2) Music: music and cmpsitin crrespnd (0.1) - music is variable (0.1) - music supprts the cmpsitin (0.1) - music is apprpriates fr the age categry (0.2) Originality: in mvements r cmbinatins (0.1) - in frmatins (0.1) - in cllabratins (0.1) Expressin (0.5) Cmpsitin is expressive: 0.1 The cmpsitin must be expressive. The idea and the expressiveness f the cmpsitin must frm a cnsistent unity thrughut the cmpsitin (expressin is nt a separate part f the cmpsitin). Cmpsitin is aesthetic: 0.1 The cmpsitin must shw aesthetic appeal and this can be seen in the mvements and in the style f gymnastics expressins. Expressin and style last: 0.1 The style and atmsphere must be carried thrughut the whle cmpsitin. Each grup must shw the expressin thrughut the entire cmpsitin. Expressin and style are apprpriate fr the age categry: 0.2 The style f the cmpsitin must be apprpriate fr the gymnasts age categry, the skill level f the grup and the grup s ability t express the style. Expressins have t suit the style and lk natural. Over-dramatic facial expressins are nt cnsidered natural and apprpriate fr AGG. Music (0.5) Cmpsitin and music crrespnd: 0.1 The music must crrespnd t the idea and t the expressin f the cmpsitin. Fr the cmpsitin, the mvements, style, and rhythm f the music must fit tgether. The mvements f the gymnasts must frm a unity within the music and if the temp r atmsphere changes in the music, it must be seen in the cmpsitin and executin. Variety in the music: 0.1 Music f the cmpsitin must be varied. Variatin in the music cmes frm different rhythms, temps, and dynamics. The music must be rhythmically varied and this can include the rhythm f the music itself r the use f the basic rhythm and meldy f the music during the cmpsitin f the rutine. Structure f the music supprts the cmpsitin: 0.1 The cmpsitin must cmplement the structure f the music such as the use f the backgrund rhythm and meldy. In additin, the use f rhythm and meldy as well as different shades and effects f the music must be shwn in the cmpsitin and executin. Music apprpriate fr the age categry: 0.2 The music f the cmpsitin must be apprpriate fr the gymnasts age categry. IFAGG 21

23 Originality (0.3) Originality in mvements: 0.1 Cmpsitin must cntain new r riginal elements such as mvements, mvement series, and cmbinatins f mvements r new ways t perfrm mvements. One single new r riginal element is nt enugh. Original elements can be seen in any elements, they dn t need t be required technical elements. Originality f mvements can als cme frm riginal style f the whle cmpsitin. Originality in frmatins: 0.1 Cmpsitin has t cntain new r riginal frmatins, ways t create r attain frmatins (changes frm ne frmatin t anther), r shw riginal and interesting use f frmatins. Originality in cllabratins: 0.1 The cmpsitin may cnsist f varius cllabratins, which have t be riginal, aesthetic and must be perfrmed with: - cnsideratin f the gymnast's ability and skills (healthy aspect) - gd technique (muscle cntrl, fluency) - lgical cnnectin with rutine 3.2. DEDUCTIONS AND PENALTIES - Deductins frm music The music must frm a unity. If the music is cmpsed f different musical pieces, the different themes and mdes must be linked tgether and their cexistence must have maximum unity pssible). Mntnus backgrund music is nt allwed. A stp in the music r the pr linking between tw musical themes is nt authrized. The quality f the music dubbing/editing must be apprpriate. Music cannt end befre r after the last mvement f the gymnasts. The music must nt end by breaking ff abruptly. - pr linking f music -0.1 / each time - discnnected additinal effects -0.1 / each time - music stps befre r after last mvement music ends by breaking ff abruptly mntnus backgrund music Deductin frm errr in the cmpsitin An errr in the cmpsitin is any part f the prgram that disturbs and/r breaks the unity f the cmpsitin. These kinds f errrs culd be e.g. prly cnnected r perfrmed cllabratins r pre-acrbatic elements, r pr r illgical cnnectin f elements f cmpsitin (e.g. rdinary running, a situatin where ne gymnast is using a different leg than the thers during the same mvement). - errr in the cmpsitin -0.1 / each time - prly cnnected cllabratins r pre-acrbatic elements - illgical cnnectin between elements/parts - the same frmatin is verused r t much time in the same frmatin - static f gymnast - Penalty frm frbidden mvement r lift The cmpsitin may nt cntain acrbatic mvements with air time and lifting a gymnast (having the bdy weight f a gymnast cmpletely supprted by the ther gymnasts r lsing cntact with the flr). Exceptin in years categry: One (1) lift withut lsing cntact is allwed during the rutine. The lifted gymnast has t be active (has t help with their wn pwer when the ther gymnasts lift) and is nt allwed t lse cntact with the gymnast/gymnasts. In any case, the gymnast can t step n anther gymnast during lift r cllabratins - Frbidden mvement / lift -0.5 / each mvement / lift IFAGG 22

24 - Penalty frm religin/ natinality/ plitical insults The music, cmpsitin and cmpetitin dress must aesthetic and must nt hurt/insult any religin, natinality r express a plitical attitude/pinin. - Religin/ natinality/ plitical insults Penalty frm the grup entrance See Generalities: The length f the cmpetitin prgram - Grup entrance is accmpanied by music r extra mvements r takes t lng time Penalty frm unaesthetic dress r dress nt cnfrming t the regulatins See Generalities: dress f gymnasts - Fr ne gymnast Fr 2 r mre gymnasts Lst items (hair decratin, te shes etc.) -0.1 / each lst item - Penalty frm the length f the cmpetitin prgram See Generalities: The length f the cmpetitin prgram - additinal r missing secnds -0.1 / secnd Table: Artistic Value deductins and penalties Deductins and Penalties Deductins (by each judge individually) Music: - music is prly linked discnnected additinal effects music stps befre last mvement music ended by breaking ff abruptly backgrund music An errr f the cmpsitin: / each time - prly cnnected cllabratins r pre-acrbatic elements - illgical cnnectin between elements/parts - the same frmatin is verused r t much time in the same frmatin - static f gymnast Penalties (by prpsal [-], requires majrity f AV judges): - frbidden mvement r lift / each mvement / lift - religin/ plitical insults grup entrance dress ne gymnast; -0.2 tw r mre - lst items / each lst item Penalties by Head Judge f AV: - additinal r missing secnds -0.1 / secnd 3.3. BONUS POINTS Bnus pints (+0.1) can be awarded if the cmpsitin has a thematic stry and has been perfrmed with great artistic expressin. The impressin culd cme frm the single impressive part f the cmpsitin r the unfrgettable ttality f the cmpsitin. IFAGG 23

25 3.4. EVALUATION OF ARTISTIC VALUE The Panel AV evaluates the artistic cmpnents f the cmpsitin, cunts the value and makes the prpsal fr pssible bnus pints r penalties. TOTAL ARTISTIC VALUE SCORE: AV max. 3.9+Bnus 0.1 = 4.0 MAX. Bnus: Cmpsitin has a thematic stry and has been perfrmed with great artistic expressin Gymnasts Quality Max. 1.3 AGG technique: 0.2 The elements crrespnd t the skills: bdy mvements - balances - jumps/leaps - cmbined series Capabilities, skills: 0.3 Bilateral muscle wrk: 0.2 Unity: synchrnizatin and similar technique - perfrming as team is dminate Structure f the Cmpsitin Max. 1.3 Cmpsitin structure is varied 0.1 Cmpsitin frms a ttal unity 0.1 Variety f the cmpsitin in planes, directins and levels - in use f the space - in the making f frmatins - travelling is fluent and versatile - fast and slw parts - strng and sft parts Variety f elements use f different mvement grups - bdy mvements - balances - jumps & leaps 6 different frmatins 0.1 Originality and Expressin Max. 1.3 Expressin: cmpsitin is expressive - cmpsitin is aesthetic - expressin and style last - expressin and style are apprpriate fr age categry (0.2) Music: music is variable - music supprts the cmpsitin - cmpsitin and music crrespnd - apprpriate fr age categry (0.2) Originality: in mvements r cmbinatins - in frmatins - in cllabratins The Panel AV evaluates the artistic cmpnents f the cmpsitin, cunts the value and makes the prpsal fr pssible bnus pints r penalties. All f the judges fr the cmpetitin must give their scre independently and must prceed in the fllwing manner: - add the different cmpnents f the cmpsitin (Gymnasts' Quality, Structure, Originality and expressin) - make deductins f the artistic value - calculate the final scre - make the prpsal fr any pssible bnus pints[+] r penalties [-] IFAGG 24

26 4. EXECUTION Internatinal Federatin f Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics IFAGG AGG philsphy and technique see appendix 4.1. EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS 1 The executin must be unified and synchrnized. 2 All team members must perfrm the same elements with the same r equal degrees f difficulty either simultaneusly, successively r within a shrt perid f time. 3 The technique f aesthetic grup gymnastics must be predminant. All mvements and mvement cmbinatins must be perfrmed by ttal mvement technique where changes frm ne bdy mvement r frmatin t anther must be fluent. In ttal mvement technique, the leading mvement is reflected in every part f the bdy when the mvement flws frm the center f the bdy, r backwards thrugh the hips. The mvements are tied tgether in a way that the flw cntinues frm ne mvement t the ther. 4 The executin must shw gd technique, gd extensins, accuracy f mvements, variatins in the use f muscular tensin (light and strng), relaxatin and strength and preciseness f frmatins and transitins. The use f strength must be natural. 5 The executin must shw gd psture, c-rdinatin, balance, stability and rhythm. 6 The executin must shw the grup's athletic skills such as flexibility, crdinatin, strength, speed, muscle cntrl and endurance. 7 The executin must shw expressiveness and aesthetic appeal and the mvements must be apprpriate t the age categry. 8 Gymnasts must perfrm the executin accrding t the dynamics and rhythm f the music. 9 The starting and ending psitin are part f the executin. 10 All elements must be executed with a cnsideratin f healthy aspects: the shulders and hips being in line, the supprting leg, the shape psitin and bilateral wrk (a minimum f ne (1) balance and ne (1) jumps/leaps with the nn-dminant leg fr the entire team) BONUS POINTS The bnus pint fr Executin can be given if all f the elements and series are executed n an excellent level and are well synchrnized: If the grup cnsists f 9 r mre gymnasts, and the elements and series are executed n an excellent level and are well synchrnized, the value f bnus is IFAGG 25

27 4.3. EVALUATION OF EXECUTION (EXE) Maximum pints f the executin are 10.0 executin 9.8 bnus pints 0.1 r 0.2 (depending n the grup size) Types f mistakes Healthy aspects: - shulders and hips line - psitin f the supprting leg (in balances) - psture Basic gymnastics technique: - insufficient extensin - slight difference in executin - lack f fluency/cntinuity - lack f lightness Bdy mvements: - imperfectin/insufficiency in executin - unfixed shape - extra mvement Jumps and leaps: - unfixed shape - lack f amplitude in the shape - insufficient elevatin - heavy landing Balances: - unfixed shape - unnecessary mvement withut a step r hp - insufficient muscle cntrl in starting/ending the balance Unity: - lack f synchrnizatin - imprecise planes, levels r directins - inaccuracy between mvement and rhythm f the music Cllisin between gymnasts Physical characteristics: - lack in sme area (flex., strength, etc) during whle prgram Lss f balance (in any mvement): Ttal lss f balance with fall (in any mvement): AGG technique: - lack f ttal AGG technique Bilateral: - balance (-0.2 each) - jump/leap (-0.2 each) Inaccuracy in frmatins Small: gymnast Medium: gymnasts Big: r mre gymnasts each time/mvement each time/mvement each time/mvement each time/mvement each time/mvement each time/mvement each time/mvement each time/mvement each time/mvement each time each time each time each time each time each time each time each time each time executin is nt disturbed slight lack (each area) with unnecessary mvement (each time/gymnast) executin is slightly disturbed slight lack (each area) with unnecessary hp (each time/gymnast) -0.4 each gymnast/ each time 0.3 whle prgram -0.2 each time/each element 0.1 each time executin is clearly disturbed clear lack (each area) with supprt n hand, ft r ther part f the bdy (each time/gymnast) Penalty by Head Judge f EXE: -0.5 fr each missing gymnast IFAGG 26

28 Bnus pints: All f the elements and series are executed n an excellent level and are well synchrnized +0.1 (grup size 6-8 gymnasts) +0.2 (grup size 9 r mre gymnasts). The Panel EXE evaluates the executin f the cmpsitin, cunts the mistakes in the executin and makes the prpsal fr pssible bnus pints. All f the judges fr the cmpetitin must give their scre independently and must prceed in the fllwing manner: - cunt all mistakes f the executin and deduct them frm executin maximum pints (9.8) - calculate the final scre - make the prpsal fr pssible bnus pints [+] r penalties [-] IFAGG 27

29 5. JUDGING 5.1. GENERAL Internatinal Federatin f Aesthetic Grup Gymnastics IFAGG All f the judges must have a valid IFAGG license. The IFAGG Office maintains a Judges License register f authrized internatinal judges. The Technical Cmmittee f IFAGG will prpse t the Bard f IFAGG the list f the judges and the Judge Respnsible fr the A-categry cmpetitins. The chregrapher r cach f a participating team cannt be a judge in the Cmpetitin Categry in which the team cmpetes EVALUATION JUDGES Evaluatin Panels The minimum number f judges fr a panels is 9, the maximum number f judges is 12. The grups will be evaluated by three panels f judges: - Cmpsitin, Technical Value (TV), cnsists f 3-4 judges - Cmpsitin, Artistic Value (AV), cnsists f 3-4 judges - Executin (EXE), cnsists f 3-4 judges Duties and respnsibilities f Evaluatin Judges - The judges must give their scres independently. - During the cmpetitin, the judges may nt discuss the evaluatin with each ther, the caches r the gymnasts. - Each panel f judges wrks independently and gives their pints regardless f the ther panels' pints. One f the evaluating judges f each panel (N1) will be the Head Judge. All judges send their scres t the Head Judge f the Panel. After the first perfrming grup in the cmpetitin categry, the judges always meet t negtiate within their wn panel and check the differences in the scres tgether. Judges must give the scres befre the negtiatin Head Judges Duties and respnsibilities f the Head Judges f the Panels - supervises that the rules are fllwed - calls the judges tgether after the first perfrming grup in the cmpetitin categry - checks that the differences between the judges scres cnfrm t the rules - calls a meeting in situatins where the difference between the scres is t high (the rder between the judges scres (highest/lwers) cannt be changed in the negtiatin). - calls the Superir Jury (if nminated), if the judges cannt cme t an agreement. - adds bnus - deducts penalties - checks and apprves cmputer scres tgether with the Judge Respnsible befre they are published IFAGG 28

30 Bnus Pints are given separately and added t the average scre nly if the majrity (minimum 3/4 r 2/3) f the judges have made the prpsal fr the bnus. Penalties are given separately and will be taken frm the final scre nly if the majrity (minimum 3/4 r 2/3) f the judges have made the prpsal fr penalties. Penalties deducted by Head Judges Head Judge f the Artistic Value: Penalties that require a prpsal [-] frm the majrity f the AV judges: Frbidden mvement/lift: -0.5 each mvement / lift. Religius/plitical insult: -0.3 Grup s entrance takes t lng, is accmpanied by music, r includes extra mvements: -0.3 Dress - dress des nt cnfrm t the regulatins: -0.1 fr ne gymnast and -0.2 fr tw r mre gymnasts - lst items (make-up, hair decratin, te shes etc.): -0.1 pints each item Penalties deducted by the Head AV Judge: Time: -0.1 fr each additinal r missing secnd Head Judge f the Executin: Penalties deducted by the Head EXE Judge: The brderline: tuching the flr utside the brderline: -0.1 pints each time Missing gymnast: -0.5 fr each missing gymnast Judge Respnsible The Judge Respnsible must be a gd rle mdel in terms f behavir and actins fr all evaluatin judges. Judge Respnsible will discuss final details f the cmpetitin (e.g. cmpetitin schedule and judges list) with the Bard f IFAGG and supervise the cmpetitin t ensure that the actins f the judges are accrding t IFAGG rules and regulatins. Duties and respnsibilities: - must be present fr the team draws - respnsible fr all instructinal judges meetings befre the cmpetitins - assigns judging panels accrding t their level (judges draw) - checks and apprves cmputer scres tgether with the Head Judges f the Panels befre they are published - can allw fr repetitin f a rutine in "frce majeure" situatins - may interrupt the perfrmance due t a technical prblem r dangerus situatin Superir Jury Superir Jury may cnsist f 3 t 4 first level judges. They are the part f the Evaluating Panels, but their scres are nt included in the fficial scres. Duties and respnsibilities: - supervises that the actins f the panel f judges are accrding t IFAGG rules and regulatins - bserves the judging wrk and listens t the negtiatins - in extreme cases has the right t interfere in the judges panel s wrk. These cases must always be reprted. IFAGG 29