SAGF WAG LEVELS 4-6 EXERCISES MANUAL. Version

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1 SAGF WAG LEVELS 4-6 EERCISES MANUAL WAG Level 4-6 ROUTINES 2014 Version 6 March

2 Dear Coaches and Judges, February 2013 We would like to wish all Coaches, Judges and gymnasts enjoyment and good 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 this Levels Manual in conjunction with the Modified SA Code for Level 1 3. Our aims and objectives are to promote our sport via the image of a healthy learning and simplistic understandable competition program for young gymnasts. Please always remember that when coaching or judging young gymnasts, we as responsible adults are part of the primary education of these gymnasts and should take our role responsibly We would like to ensure that gymnastics is taught with the following outcomes as objectives: Good sound teaching using physical education principles in environment where safety is paramount. Enjoyment of the participants with accomplishment as a secondary goal and winning as a bonus! Liedjie Bakker 2

3 Routine Structure GENERAL: Falls 0.8 deduction Fall limit - 3 falls WARM UP: Vault - 2 Warm Up Vaults Bar -50 sec Beam - 60 sec on Warm Up Beam and 30 sec on Competition Beam(Bump in) Floor - 8min per group of 10 or less EVENT REQUIREMENTS: Elements may be repeated a 2 nd time to receive apparatus requirement, but won t receive value a 2 nd time. Casts on bar : Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 All casts should be 30 or above, except apparatus requirement 45 All casts should be 45 or above, except apparatus requirement 90 (horizontal) Leaps, Hops and Jumps on Beam and Floor: o To receive A Value Level 4 Level 5 Level All casts should be horizontal, except apparatus requirement above horizontal BEAM AND FLOOR TIMING All routines minimum time 50sec maximum time 60sec. Deductions apply for under and overtime. Under Time: o Less than 3 sec 0.10 ded o More than 3 sec 0.30 ded Over Time: o Less than 3 sec 0.10 ded o More than 3 sec 0.30 ded Floor Routines using selection music will not be timed. 3

4 VAULT LEVEL 4 Handspring Over Mats SV :10.00 Vault Mat Height 80cm/1.00m LEVEL 5 Handspring SV: Vault Height 1.10m/1.20m May use 2 springboards LEVEL6 Handspring or ½ Turn on SV: Vault Height 1.10m/1.25m 4

5 Handspring and ½ turn guidelines FAULT FIRST FLIGT AND SUPPORT Incomplete LA Turn > 45 Legs: Crossed Separated Bent Arch/Pike SUPPORT/REPULSION PHASE Bent Arms Closed shoulders Vertical never achieved Head Touching Table 2.00 Alternate hand placement Steps or hops on hands Touch with 1 hand 2.00 No touch SECOND FLIGHT Height Distance Legs: Crossed Separated Bent Fail to maintain straight body LANDING Slight hop/adjustment of feet Extra arm swings Extra step (Max of 0.50 ded) Very Large step (Max of 0.50 ded) Body Posture on landing Lack of balance Deep Squat Brush/touching apparatus/mats, but not falling against apparatus Deviation from straight direction Dynamics (max of.80 ded for steps, hop, fall) Fall or support on hands Fall against apparatus Spotting on landing Vaulting without signal from HJ Failing to land feet first Spotting during landing Landing on table/mats NO VAULT NO VAULT NO VAULT NO VAULT NO VAULT NO VAULT 5

6 BAR Please note that general deductions in the general code also apply BAR Specific Deductions E- Panel Deductions Adjusted Grip position - Uncharacteristic element - Insufficient extension in glides and long kips - Grasp on apparatus to avoid a fall - Lack of amplitude of bar elements - Lifting and lowering of legs (in transition positions & front support) - Free Hip circle Lev 4-6 Above horizontal NO DED Horizontal or below - Intermediate* swing (pump swing or cast from a front support swing not needed in order to perform the next element). (2 or more swings in knee circle to get up) - Poor rhythm in elements (each time) - Poor rhythm in transition between elements - Lack of height in casts - Brush on apparatus with feet - Brush on mat - Hit apparatus with foot - Hit on mat with feet - Dynamics throughout exercise *Intermediate swing Pump swing from a front support and/or long swing not needed in order to perform an element Cast Degrees Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 All casts should be 30 or above, except apparatus requirement 45 All casts should be 45 or above, except apparatus requirement 90 (horizontal) All casts should be horizontal or above, except apparatus requirement above horizontal 6

7 LEVEL 4 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 5 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each Mount: Glide to stand, back pull over OR Glide to stand Scissor Kip up ( A ) 45 Cast (must be part of a movement) Any circle element Dismount: Under swing/ Sole circle/ Cast 45 push away ( A ) RESTRICTIONS Circle skills not to arrive in handstand or pass through handstand. No Glide kips High Bar may not be used No B elements JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Leg over swing sideways over the bar from front support is permitted for Level 4 but in Level 5 and ded for uncharacteristic movement 45 Cast receive A Value Part 30 cast requirement throughout the routine 7

8 LEVEL 5 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 5 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each 1 Bar Change Minimum Horizontal Cast (Must be part of a movement)( A ) Circle Element (Min A ) Dismount: Under Swing/ Sole circle/ Tuck, Pike or Layout Flyaway RESTRICTIONS Circle skills not to arrive in handstand or pass through handstand. No C elements JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Horizontal Cast receive A Value Part 45 cast requirement throughout the routine More swing full execution and rhythm throughout the routine should be differentiated from those who show poor flow and fluidity throughout their routines. Leg over swing sideways over the bar from front support uncharacteristic Movement 8

9 LEVEL 6 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 5 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each 1 Bar Change Cast above horizontal ( A ) Circle Element (Min A ) Dismount: With Salto or 180 LA Turn RESTRICTIONS Circle skills not to arrive in handstand or pass through handstand. No C elements JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Above horizontal Cast receive A Value Part Horizontal cast requirement throughout the routine More swing full execution and rhythm throughout the routine should be differentiated from those who show poor flow and fluidity throughout their routines If there is a hesitation, stop or break of rhythm while transition through skills then there will be a 0.10 ded for the stop. This will reward and differentiate those gymnasts who achieve continuous flow and fluidity throughout their routines. 9

10 BEAM Please note that general deductions in the general code also apply BEAM Specific Apparatus Deductions Deductions Small Third run approach or touch apparatus without mounting - Poor rhythm in connections Medium 0.30 Large Poor body posture throughout: Body posture, head position Feet not pointed/ relaxed/ turned in - Amplitude - Additional support of leg against the side surface of the beam - Grasp on beam to avoid a fall - Concentration pauses (longer than 2 sec) - Additional movements to maintain balance - Vertical not achieved in handstand position - Insufficient dynamics Exercise under time/overtime more than 3 sec Neutral from FS Exercise under time/overtime less than 3 sec Neutral from FS BEAM Specific Artistry and Choreography Deductions Deductions Small Confidence and personal Style - Poor rhythm and Tempo in movements - Lack of side Movements - Missing movement close to beam with part of torso touching the Beam Medium 0.30 Large 0.50 Leap, hops and jumps Split Degrees Level 4 Level 5 Level

11 LEVEL 4 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 5 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each ¾ Handstand/ Handstand (A) Leap 90 (A) 1 Hop or Jump Any A Dismount RESTRICTIONS No acro elements through vertical example: Cartwheel, walkover or flight elements. Min Time 50 sec Max Time 60 Sec. JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS No acro elements through vertical are permitted on beam and will not fulfil any requirements and should not be performed. If performed all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted. 11

12 LEVEL 5 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 6 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each Handstand (A) Isolated Leap 120 Dance series of 2 elements Any A Dismount RESTRICTIONS No Acro Flight elements Min Time 50 sec Max Time 60 Sec JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Dance series must be directly connected BUT need not be different (may be the same or different elements) No acro flight elements are permitted on beam and will not fulfil any requirements and should not be performed. If performed all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted. 12

13 LEVEL 6 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 6 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each 1 Acro Flight or Non flight element that passes through handstand 360 turn on 1 foot Dance series of 2 elements including a leap 120 split Any Salto/Areal Dismount RESTRICTIONS No C elements Min Time 50 sec Max Time 60 Sec JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Dance series must be directly connected BUT need not be different (may be the same or different elements) No C elements are permitted on beam and will not fulfil any requirements and should not be performed. If performed all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted. 13

14 FLOOR Please note that general deductions in the general code also apply Deductions FLOOR Specific Apparatus Deductions Small 0.10 Medium 0.30 Large 0.50 Absence of music or music with song taken from Final Score - Vertical not achieved in handstand < 30 NO VP - Degrees missing in turns / jumps with turns more NO VP than ¼ missing - Amplitude of elements - Alternate placement of hand/ feet (acro elements) - Elements performed without straight arm/legs where prescribed - Poor body posture throughout: Body posture, head position Feet not pointed/ relaxed/ turned in Insufficient split in leaps and jumps (less than NO VP specified for apparatus requirements Exercise under time/overtime more than 3 sec ND FS Exercise under time/overtime less than 3 sec ND FS FLOOR Specific Artistry and Choreography Deductions Deductions Small 0.10 Medium 0.30 Large 0.50 Artistry and Performance: - Confidence and Personal Style - Entire exercise as a series of disconnected elements and movements Composition, Choreography and Music - Incorrect selection of movements for particular music (Tango music but Polka dance) - Use of straight lines, curves and change of direction - Missing movement touching floor(including trunk/thigh or head) Leap, Hops and Jumps Split Degrees Level 4 Level 5 Level

15 LEVEL 4 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 5 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each 1 Acro series with 2 or more elements (No flight required, roll s permitted) Leap 90 (A) Handstand ( A )(May be part of an element but must show closed leg momentary Handstand) 360 Turn on 1 foot ( A ) RESTRICTIONS Time :50sec min/ 60sec max No Handsprings, Flic flac s or Salto s ACRO SERIE EAMPLES Acro Serie Examples: Series may consist of 2 elements or more (elements may be the same or different): Walk Over Forward - Handstand forward Roll Cartwheel Cartwheel Valdez - Back walkover Round Off ½ turn Cartwheel JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Acro series must be directly connected BUT need not be different (may be the same or different elements) No Handsprings, Flic flac s or salto s are permitted on floor and will not fulfill any requirements and should not be performed. If performed all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted. 15

16 LEVEL 5 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 6 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each 1 Acro series with a minimum of 2 elements one must have flight Dance series of minimum 2 elements including a Leap 120 Mixed Series (Acro/Dance or Dance/Acro) 360 Turn 1 foot Time :50sec min /60sec max No Saltos RESTRICTIONS ACRO SERIE EAMPLES Acro Serie Examples: Round off ½ turn - cartwheel Handspring(one leg) - Cartwheel Round off ½ turn - Handspring Round off - flic flac One leg handspring - 2 leg handspring Scissor jump forward Gallop Jump also with ½ turn Tuck jump with 1/2 turn Wolf hop from 1 foot Stretch Jump 1/1 turn Pike jump also with ½ turn Handstand forward roll (complete to stand / kneel) Backward roll to handstand Backward walkover to stand, kneel Backward walkover from tuck sit (Valdez ) + with ½ turn Forward walkover, Tinsica Cartwheel. Dive cartwheel, cartwheel with push (all same element) JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Dance series must be directly connected BUT need not be different (may be the same or different elements) No saltos are permitted on floor and will not fulfil any requirements and should not be performed. If performed all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted. 16

17 LEVEL 6 EVENT REQUIREMENTS SV Difficulty/Value Parts: 6 A s Value 0.5 Each Apparatus Requirements: Value 0.5 each 1 Acro series with a minimum of 2 flight elements Any salto, may be part of the series Dance series of 2 elements including a leap 120 split OR Mixed Series (Acro/Dance or Dance/Acro) 360 Turn 1 foot Time :50sec min /60sec max No C elements No Salto s LA with turns RESTRICTIONS ACRO SERIE EAMPLES Acro Serie Examples: Round off - flic flac Handspring - Round off One leg handspring - 2 leg handspring Round off - Tuck back Handspring - Front Salto JUDGING CONSIDERATIONS Dance series must be directly connected BUT need not be different (may be the same or different elements) No salto s with LA turns or C elements are permitted on floor and will not fulfil any requirements and should not be performed. If performed all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted. 17

18 RULES REGARDING GYMNASTS PROGRESSION THROUGH THE LEVELS PROGRAM ) The SAGF WAG Competition program is open to all registered gymnasts. 2) AGE GROUPS: Onus is on the Coach and Club to ensure that the gymnast is entered in the correct age group according to her date of birth. If gymnasts are found to be entered into incorrect age-groups they may be disqualified from the competition and / or have their scores / ranks / medals withdrawn. Example: o 10 & under means that the gymnast may turn 11 in the year of competition. She may be 10 or younger on 1 st January of the year of competition. o 13 & over means that the gymnast must be 13 on the 1 st January, and turning 14 or older in the year of the competition. o If she is 12 on the 1 st January,she falls into the age group 12 & Under and is not eligible to compete in 13 & O. 3) Once a gymnast has competed in a regional qualifier, a gymnast may not regress to a lower level. 4) A gymnast may not compete in Levels 1 3 Zone Challenge series (Regional, Provincial or National) and compete in the Levels 4 + Competition program (Regional, Provincial, or Nationals) in the same year. 5) Compulsory progression to a higher grade is applicable as per WTC Rules for winners of sections. Top 3 gymnasts per Level per age group are required to move 1 Level higher the following year up to and including Level 6. Gymnasts are not required to move to Level 7. Change of age-groups does not exempt a gymnast from the obligation to move to the next or a higher level. 6) Gymnasts registered in the CLASS Program, wishing to change stream to the regular Levels Program are required to compete in the Level as determined by the WTC : Class 1 Level 2 or higher Class 2 Level 4 or higher Class 3 Level 6 or higher Class 4 Level 8 or higher Class 5 Level 10 7) Applications for exceptions to any of the SAGF WAG rules must be motivated and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. 18

19 AGE GROUPS LEVEL4 6 Level Age Groups 4 8&u, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 14&u, 18&u, Senior 5 9&u, 10yrs, 11&u, 13&u, 18&u, Senior 6 10&u, 12&u, 18&u, Senior Qualification to compete in the National Gym Games Levels 4 6. Only gymnasts who have completed a full Regional and / or Provincial competition and attained a total score of and have been selected according to their Provincial selection criteria regarding, transformation quota. PURPOSE AND GOAL OF THE CODE OF POINTS The following code of points has the task: To guarantee the most objective and uniform judgment of exercises in artistic gymnastics To advance the knowledge and ability of the judges To serve as an orientation for the gymnast as well as coaches for the construction of exercises and the preparation of competitions. The code is based on the Technical Regulations as well as the fundamental decisions of the FIG authorities, which take into consideration the extensive modern development of artistic gymnastics in the whole world. The SA Code is the binding rules for Level 4 6 The judges are obliged to hold themselves to this Code without subjective interpretation, otherwise, the Jury can release them from their positions. The WAG Program Management requires that Club, Regional & Provincial competitions using the competitions levels programs of SAGF apply this Code for evaluation of their competitions. 19

20 ARTICLE 1 RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE GYMNAST 1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GYMNAST Each gymnast must be informed about the CODE OF POINTS and act according to the rules as specified below COMPETITION ATTIRE She must wear a correct sportive non-transparent leotard or unitard (one piece leotard with full length legs/ hips to ankles), which may be of elegant design, in keeping with the FIG guidelines for aesthetics within Women s Artistic Gymnastics. FIG stipulation for dress code will be accepted for all levels of competition. She may wear complete leg coverings of the same colour as that of the leotard, under or on top of the leotard. o Leotards as prescribed by Club / Region / Province. Prescribed leotards for Levels 4. Voluntary Leotards for Level 5 and 6. o The neckline of the front and back of the leotard must be proper, that is no further than half of the sternum and no further than the lower line of the shoulder blades o Cut-outs & see through inserts may not exceed the above limitations o Leotards / unitards may be with or without sleeves; narrow straps are not allowed (minimum 2cm wide) o Underwear may not be visible above or below the lines of the leotard or through clear inserts. o Gymnasts may not adjust their clothing / or personal equipment during their performance. o Features such as gloves, fur detail, excessive hair accessories, G String or imitation G string designs, skirt / skirt style leotard (as in RG) are not permitted o Thematic / Character design of leotards is permitted as long as not excessive and detracting from the aesthetic, sportive values required o The leg cut of the leotard may not extend beyond the hip bone (maximum). o The leotard leg length cannot exceed the horizontal line around the leg by no more than 2 cm below the base of the buttocks. o Gymnasts 12years and older have the additional option of wearing cycle pants (not hot pants) matching leotards. Gymnasts will be permitted to use facial and hair glitter provided that the use thereof is not excessive, and does not detract from aesthetic sportive values. No jewellery (bracelets or necklaces) may be worn. Only small stud type pierced earrings are allowed. Hip or other padding is not allowed. Bandages are permitted; they are to be securely fastened. Joint braces are permitted, but are required to be of flesh / neutral colouring. Permission must be attainted to use braces / supports which might not comply with the colour requirement. (Director of Judging). Bandages must be beige coloured. 20

21 Handgrips are permitted at the uneven bars. The wearing of gymnastic slippers and socks is optional. * Any breech of the dress requirements will result in a penalty for incorrect attire.* APPARATUS MODIFICATIONS She is required to use a supplementary landing mat (up to 10cm) on top of existing basic landing mats (20cm). The gymnast is permitted to place her board upon the supplementary landing mat, if her take-off and landing are in the same place. Upon written approval from the WTC, her coach permitted to raise both bar rails (each 5cm above the standardized FIG height), if her feet (HB) or hips (LB) touch the mat WARM-UP REGULATIONS Each gymnast is entitled to a warm-up period immediately prior to the competition on all apparatus: o Vault a minimum of two (2) vaults. o Balance beam 60 seconds warm up Beam 30 sec competition Beam o Uneven bars each 50 seconds, including the preparation of the bars. o Floor 10min Group of 10 or less A gong or announcement signals the end of the warm-up period. If at this time, a gymnast is mentally and physically prepared to vault or is still on the apparatus, she may complete the element or sequence started. Following warm-up period or during competition pause, the apparatus may be prepared, but not used GENERAL COMPETITIVE RULES Prior to the competition, she must submit in writing a request to raise the rails at the uneven bars. At the start of the exercise, she must present herself to the Chair of the Apparatus Jury and then acknowledge the Chair at the conclusion of her exercise. She must observe that, at the start of the exercise, the green light is lit. She must begin the exercise within 30 seconds (on all apparatus). She has 30 seconds after a fall in which to recuperate, re-chalk and confer with her coach, before resuming the exercise on UB and 10 seconds before remounting the BB. The elapsed time during a fall must be displayed / called out. Timing of the fall commences only when the gymnast is on her feet. o UB - 10, 20 & 30 sec must be notified and a gong sounded. o BB - 10 sec will be notified and a gong sounded. She may have one spotter on the podium at the uneven bars. There may be a second person (coach or gymnast) on the podium to remove the board. She must leave the podium immediately after the conclusion of her exercise. 21

22 With permission from the Director of Judging, she may repeat her entire exercise, if the exercise has been interrupted for reasons beyond her control. But she may not use the highest score but the 2 nd routines score. She must notify the Director of Judging, or the D1 if a necessity arises to leave the competition hall. Unexcused delay leads to disqualification and to withdrawal of medals. She must not speak with active judges during the competition. Gymnasts are not permitted to compete at Club events, Regionals, Provincials, Trials or Nationals wearing South African or National team leotards or tracksuits. 1.2 RIGHTS OF THE GYMNAST In addition to the above mentioned rules bearing both responsibilities and rights, the gymnast is guaranteed the right to: The gymnast has the right to proper competition conditions according to the SAGF rules. Have her score displayed to the public immediately following her performance ARTICLE 2: RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE COACH 2.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COACHES (FEMALE / MALE) Each coach must know the CODE OF POINTS and act according to the rules as specified below. they must conduct themselves in a fair and sportsmanlike manner at all times during the competition, in particular o at the apparatus o during the march to and from the apparatus o as well as, during the award ceremony COACHES ARE PERMITTED TO: Be on the podium during the warm-up period to assist the gymnast or team for which she/he is responsible: o At vault to prepare the springboard and safety collar (2 coaches) o At vault, uneven bars and balance beam to position the supplementary landing mat (2 coaches) o At uneven bars to adjust and prepare the uneven bar rails (2 coaches) o To remove the springboard then spot during the entire exercise. There may be a second person (coach or gymnast) on the podium to remove the board, after which she must immediately leave the podium. See deductions below in for Spotting deductions. Be at balance beam to remove the springboard (1 coach after which she/he must immediately leave the podium) At all apparatus in case of injuries or defects on the apparatus. At uneven bars and balance beam to advise the gymnast during the intermediate fall time period. 22

23 For the purpose of SAGF Competitions The Podium shall be defined as the square or rectangular area around the perimeter of the apparatus and seated judge s panel COACHES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO: Speak directly to the gymnast, give signals, shouts (cheers) or similar during the exercise. Obstruct the view of the judges: o When remaining on the podium to spot at uneven bars or o When removing the springboard Change the height of apparatus without permission of the Director of Judging. Inquire to D or E Panels concerning the evaluation during the competition. Contact judges within the inner circle and/or other persons outside of the inner arena circle during the Competition (exception: team doctor, delegation leader). Interfere with the rights of other participants gymnasts / coaches / teams / judges / other officials. Delay the competition PENALTIES FOR SPOTTING / ATTENDANCE AT THE APPARATUS i) Bars: Coaches are permitted at uneven bars to remove the springboard, and be present at the apparatus during the entire exercise (1 coach). There may be a second person (coach or gymnast) on the podium to remove the board, after which s/he must immediately leave the podium. Deduction if coach spots at bar: D PANEL: loss of DV, CV and/or CR E PANEL: Execution deductions ii) iii) Beam & Floor: Coach on podium, but no spot: D PANEL: 0.50 from FS. No exceptions. Requesting permission from HJ or Director of Judging does not exempt deduction. Coach spots gymnast : D PANEL: loss of DV, CV and/or CR E PANEL: Execution deductions Vault: Coach on podium, but no spot: D PANEL: 0.50 from FS. Coach spots gymnast Vault score GENERAL RULES In addition to the above mentioned rules bearing both responsibilities and rights, the coach is guaranteed the right to submit in writing to the Director of Judging, on behalf of the gymnast and the delegation leader (Team Manager), a request For the evaluation of a new vault or element. (This can be given internally for SA purposes only) To raise both the rails at the uneven bars. 23

24 2.3 DRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR COACHES Coaches appearing on the competition floor at Club, Regional, Provincial, Trials or National events are required to wear the relevant Club / Regional / Provincial Tracksuit (3/4 pants permitted) and appropriate Team shirt with sports shoes. Coaches may not appear on the competition floor at the above events, in a Federation or National Team Tracksuit. 2.4 D SCORE INQUIRIES Inquiries for D score are permitted they must be made verbally by the coach to the D panel immediately after the D score is shown or before the end of the next gymnasts exercise. The inquiry must be confirmed in writing on the applicable form within a few minutes and at this point, the prescribed inquiry payment is due. The D1 Judge immediately informs the Director of Judging. If the inquiry is successful, the case is concluded. If there is no agreement between the 3 persons, the final decision belongs to the Superior Jury. This may not be appealed. The decision must be taken at the very latest, at the end of the rotation. Late inquiries will be rejected. Inquiries for execution (E Score) are not allowed. Inquiries and complaints about other gymnasts scores are not allowed.(yellow Card) The inquiry fee will be determined by the WAG PM and notified in the relevant Technical Circular for each event. ARTICLE 3: RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF JUDGING PANELS JUDGES QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY 1) All Judges will be required to re- qualify in 2013, or when the code changes, also when new exercises are introduced. 2) Any judge not re-qualifying in the 1 st year of the cycle may take the next level up (if eligible) or re-qualify in any year of the cycle, but cannot actively judge until this has been fulfilled. 3) If a Judge skips a cycle, she may (if eligible) take the next level up in the next Cycle. This concession is applicable for 1 Cycle only. Following this, the Judges will have to revert to Level 1, but may do the courses consecutively in 1 year to catch up to their former level and progress by 1 Level if eligible. In this case, she / he may only actively judge at the appropriate level once the qualification has been re-instated. 4) To re-qualify, a complete course must be attended in the same level or the exams must be written and passed in the next level. This course must be noted in her Judges License. 5) Only registered judges will be allowed to judge at competitions. 24

25 6) Judges are required to pass the theory and practical exams as stipulated by the SAGF WAG PM 7) International & Brevet judges are ranked according to category, service and experience. National Champs and trials expertise for D panels will be drawn from the current ranking of Brevet & International judges. JUDGES COURSE AGE IN YEAR OF COURSE LEVEL D Panel 4-6 E Panel LEVELS TO JUDGE COMPETITIONS RE-QUALIFY YEARS IN LEVEL CLUB REGIONAL ZONE NATIONAL EVERY 4 YEARS 2 8 COMPS IN LEVEL TO MOVE UP Judges must possess knowledge of: Code of points Technical Regulations (Rules Regarding Competitions and Judges of SAGF) Prescribed Exercises Must have the following with them when judging: Exercises SAGF Level 2 Code Flash card Judges License Official Dress Navy Blue / Black suit: Skirt or Longs (Skirt, length not above the knee). For RSA events only. White blouse. Sensible shoes. No tracksuit tops or windbreakers permitted. Jeans and bare midriff tops not permitted. Zone Challenge Levels 1 3 events, Gym Games and Nationals. Jackets required. JUDGES OATH In the name of all judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate at all competitions with impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship. 25

26 JUDGES STRUCTURES 3.1 RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF JUDGING She is in complete control of the women s competition and all the decisions that ensure that the women s section runs smoothly She is responsible for the control and allocation of judges She must organize a judges clinic if necessary She will ensure that the apparatus and mats are checked according to the regulations in co-operation with the competition manager She has the right to consult with the Head Judge, when in her opinion: o the average deductions do not remain constant at that respective apparatus o to the same standard throughout the competition o there is an incorrect DV o corrects and signs the officials score sheets, in the case of a change of score o deals with the warning, removal and replacement of anyone involved in a judging capacity, if Insufficient knowledge Subjective evaluation Unprofessional behaviour is evident and documented 3.2 RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE D PANEL (D1 & D2) D1 manages the apparatus panel. D1 & D2 are responsible for calculating D Score. D2 is responsible for showing the D Score D1 must prepare the judges before the competition for the correct work on the apparatus She must write down her score first, before handling the incoming scores. 26

27 She checks the score of the judges, the average score and calculates the Final Score. She must call the judges together in case of a score difference or incorrect evaluation, or the placing of the gymnasts is incorrect. In the conference the value difference must be clarified. The judges may change their scores, but are not obliged to do so. This may not occur after a score has been flashed, except in the event of a calculation error. The correct score must be announced. Allowable Difference: Score between and 9.5 = 0.2 Score between 9.6 and 9.0 = 0.3 Score between 8.9 and 8.5 =0.4 Score between 8.4 and 8.0 = 0.5 Score between 7.9 and 7.0 = 0.6 Score 6.9 or lower = 0.7 She determines (in dubious situations) whether: o The gymnast or coach caused an interruption of the exercise OR was due to a technical failure and an exercise may be repeated o Whether the gymnast performed an invalid 0 vaults o Spotting assistance occurred during the vault, exercise and / or dismount. She records the entire routine in symbols notation and determines the D - score. Maximum content or Difficulty Value (DV) of the exercise, with the D2. Discussion is allowed. When the D-Panel cannot agree on the D-score, she calls the Director of Judges to clarify the matter. She observes the routines attentively and evaluates the execution and artistry faults, composition faults (E-score) and corresponding neutral deductions for time, line and behaviour faults, which are taken from the Final Score (FS). She submits a score, which is considered in the calculation of the Panel Average, and or used as a control for the average deduction. Together with Panel Secretary, she is responsible for checking that the gymnasts and teams compete in the correct working order. She informs the Director of Judging of irregular judging activities and /or violations contrary to rules of behaviour during the competition. 3.3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE E PANEL JUDGE Judges are required to take the Judges Oath and should remain impartial at all times. Judges must maintain their accreditation and / or re-qualify when necessary. Judges are required to wear the official uniform at all competitions. Be registered member of SAGF and on its list of acknowledged judges. 27

28 Judges should arrive one hour prior to the competition. It may be necessary to attend Judges clinic from time to time in order to keep up with any changes / alterations to the Code. They must not leave their places during the competition or have contact with another person. Only the Head Judge has the right to have contact with the Director of Judges Be positive and encourage gymnasts and coaches show a friendly face Judges may not have any contact with coaches or gymnasts during the competition Spend time in the gym to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to give a fair score. She must show her mark to the Head Judge and then to the public. Judges must fill out the score slip clearly and as quickly as possible. Must send her judges slip in or show her score with a flash card immediately. Judges must maintain a record of the gymnasts number, given score and final score. The score must be written in pen. If a score is crossed out it must be initialled and re-written. As the judge you will be expected to be able to: o Recognize the elements performed o Record the exercise accurately in symbol notation o Apply deductions, not only for execution, but also for composition, and o Know the requirements at each Level for all apparatus, and know the penalty to apply if they are missing They must observe the exercises attentively and evaluate the faults and corresponding deductions correctly, independently and without bias. As a judge you must have a written account of the exercise and your deductions. It is unacceptable to judge in your head. The exercise must be written down in symbol notation as well as all the deductions. Judges must know and be able to identify values of elements and deviation from the Ideal model All Judges record and apply deductions in tenths of points (e.g. 0.40p) from the Table of faults for: o General faults o Specific Apparatus Execution faults o Specific Apparatus Compositions faults o Artistry (BB and F) They are obliged to accept the Difficulty Value (DV) as determined by the D Panel. (D1 & D2) 28

29 3.4 FUNCTIONS OF THE ASSISTANTS They serve as: Line judges on floor and vault to determine stepping outside of the border marking Time judges on uneven bars, beam and floor to: o Time the duration of the exercise (at BB and F) and adherence to the intermediate time (at BB) o Time the duration of the fall period (at UB) o Control the start of the exercise after the green light is lit o Adherence to the warm-up time. 3.5 FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARIES Responsible for correctness of all entries of scores Adherence to the correct order of the teams and gymnasts That any neutral penalties are deducted from Average Score Correct flashing of the Final Average score 3.6 THE WORKING PROCEDURES OF THE JUDGES THE JUDGMENT OF COMPULSORY EERCISES IS PERFORMED BY: 1 Head Judge D1+ Expert D2 (D-Panel) 1 Head Judge D1+ Expert D2 (D- Panel) 4 Judges (E-Panel) 3 Judges (E-Panel) 1 Head Judge D1+ Expert D2 (D-Panel) 1 Head Judge D1+ Expert D2 (D- Panel) 2 Judges (E-Panel) 1 Judge (E-Panel) The D1 and D2, and the Judges evaluate the exercise independently of each other. They send their judges slips in or show their score with a flash card immediately to the Head Judge for calculation and show their mark when she gives the signal. 3.7 THE DETERMINATION OF THE AVERAGE SCORE The 4 scores of the judges are used for the evaluation. The highest and lowest scores are eliminated, the two middle scores are divided by two = Average Score. The Final Score will be shown after the Head Judge has done the necessary deductions. Example: 5 Judges Example: 4 Judges D (Control only) D1: 2.30 (Counting) Judge 1: 1.90 Judge 1: : : : : : 1.90 Average deduction: 1.85 Average deduction: 2.25 Average score 8.15 Average score:

30 If there are 3 or 5 judges, the Head Judge s score is the control score only. With 2 or 4 Judges, the Head Judges score must be used as a counting score. If there is too great a difference between the middle scores, a conference of all 4 judges follows. In this conference, either: The value differences are clarified, or The Head Judge in consultation with the Director of Judging may calculate the base score ARTICLE 4 : GENERAL REMARKS CONCERNING THE EERCISE 4.1. EERCISE: All levels 4 6 routines on VT, UB, BB and F have a SV of In principle the repetition of an exercise is not permitted. Concerning exceptions, e.g. with defects in the apparatus, organizational deficiencies, or similar things that occur through no fault of the gymnast, only the Head Judge of the respective apparatus can decide, in dubious cases, the Director of Judging. 4.2 ELEMENTS: After a fall, the respective element may be repeated. The deduction will be 0.80 for the fall. If an element is repeated after a fall and the gymnast falls again, she will be penalized a further TIME: Exercises on the balance beam and floor may be subject to a prescribed time limit. Ten seconds prior to the limit and at the maximum time limit a signal will be communicated that the exercise is to be finished. Beam and Floor - As specified for each Level BARS: During a fall onto or from the apparatus, an interruption of 30 seconds is allowed before the exercise must be resumed. A warning will be given at 10, 20 & 30 seconds before the exercise must be continued. Exercise is terminated if the maximum fall time is exceeded. Timing of the fall commences when the gymnast is on her feet BEAM: Timing begin when the gymnast takes-off from the springboard or mat. They stop the clock, when the gymnast touches the mat upon completion of her beam exercise. A signal will be communicated 10 seconds prior to the maximum time limit and again at the maximum time limit to indicate that the exercise is to be finished. If the dismount lands at the sound of the second 30

31 signal, there is no deduction for exceeding the time limit. If the gymnast lands after the second signal, there will be a deduction for exceeding the time limit. If the exercise is over-time, the judges evaluate the entire exercise including the dismount INTERMEDIATE TIME (FALL): For interruption of the exercise due to a fall from the apparatus, an intermediate time period of ten (10) seconds is allowed. The duration of the fall is timed separately; it will not be calculated in the total time of the exercise. The timing of the fall period begins when the gymnast is on her feet following a fall. The fall period ends when the gymnast takes-off from the mat to remount the beam. After remounting the beam the resumption of timing begins with the first movement to continue the exercise. If the 10 seconds fall period is exceeded, then the exercise is terminated. Missing value parts and Special Requirements are deducted FLOOR: The assistant begins timing, when the gymnast begins with the first movement of her floor exercise. The assistant stops timing when the gymnast ends her floor exercise with the last position. The exercise is to be ended with the music. Floor music between 50 and 60 sec. ARTICLE 5: EVALUATION OF THE EERCISE The exercises on the apparatus Vault, Bar, Beam & Floor will be evaluated from Level 4 VT SV UB, BB, F - 5 A Elements 0.50 Each Level 5 VT SV UB 5A, BB, F - 6 A Elements 0.50 Each Level 6 VT SV UB 5A BB, F - 6 A Elements 0.50 Each 4 Apparatus Requirements 0.50 Each 4 Apparatus Requirements 0.50 Each 4 Apparatus Requirements 0.50 Each 31

32 5.1 VALUE AND EVALUATION OF PRESCRIBED ELEMENTS, CONNECTIONS, SERIES & HOLDS Handstands / vertical Turns & jumps with turns Back hip circle on bars Beam acro elements & HS 10-30º from vertical 0.1 / 0.3 Up to ¾ complete 0.1 / 0.3 Completed circle with errors 0.1 / 0.3 Return to the beam with 1 or 2 feet and fall other necessary deductions Less than 30º from vertical NO VP Less than ¾ complete NO VP Feet to inverted Vertical or more then fall back without completing circle NO VP Performed with a fall and no return to the beam Fall NO VP 32

33 EVALUATION OF COMPLETE, INCOMPLETE OR OMMITTED ELEMENTS, CONNECTIONS (or parts of connections) 1) Element performed but without desired technical requirement (minimum degree achieved) E Panel - Vertical deductions up to 0.30 for technical criteria + execution - Casts and leaps up to 0.30 for technical criteria + execution Criteria a) Vertical within 30 b) Turns and jumps with turns ¾ complete / 270 completed. c) Elements completed and then fall occurs 2) Element attempted but not recognized as the completed prescribed element (Criteria not achieved ) D Panel NO VP E Panel deduction for fall and execution errors Criteria for Incomplete element principle: a) Less than 30 vertical where required b) Half OR less completed back hip circle feet reach vertical then fall c) Hips or trunk does not reach bar in kip element then fall c) Turns and Jumps with turns : More than ¼ missing d) Acro element - no feet returning to the beam e) Leaps Set degrees not reached 3) Element aborted with or without a fall before it can be recognized as the prescribed element and the following technical criteria missing. D Panel NO VP E Panel deduction for fall and execution errors Criteria for unrecognised element principle: a) Less than half complete back hip circle feet less than vertical then fall. b) Hips or trunk do not reach bar in kip element then fall c) Turn and Jumps with turns : More than ½ missing 4) Series not connected. D Panel NO Apparatus requirement awarded 33

34 EAMPLES OF IMPLEMNTATION OF D PANEL AND E PANEL DEDUCTIONS FOR ELEMENTS, SERIES / COMBINATIONS & HOLDS COMPLETEE AND INCOMPLETE ELEMENTS EAMPLE 1. FLOOR: Backward roll to handstand A) The movement is attempted (some extension) but the minimum degree is not achieved ( 30 ) D Panel: NO VP E Panel: any technical deductions (arms / legs etc ) by E Panel, but not the degree from vertical deduction [Attempted but not recognized] B) The movement is performed weakly but within 30 on vertical E Panel: up to 0.30 for degrees off vertical E Panel: other technical deductions legs / arms, etc. [Performed minimally but recognized] EAMPLE 2. BARS: Cast back hip Circle A) Gymnast casts, begins circle and before feet reach vertical, she comes away from the bar (less than ½ the element completed) and falls off bar. The gymnast does not reattempt the element. D Panel: NO VP E Panel: 0.80 fall + execution errors. [Element attempted - not recognised] [CRITERIA less than ½ the element completed] B) Gymnast casts, begins circle and after feet reach vertical, she comes away from the bar (½ the element is completed) and falls from the bar. D Panel: NO VP E Panel: 0.80 for fall + execution errors. [Element attempted but not recognized fully] [CRITERIA ½ or more completed] C) Gymnast performs a poor back hip circle, clear from the bar and land back on hips to complete the circle. E Panel: 0.30 coming away from bar + execution & body position errors. [Element performed but without desired technical requirement] 34

35 EAMPLE 3. BEAM: Handstand A) Gymnast achieves vertical and symmetrical split, but falls before return to the beam. D Panel: NO VP E Panel: 0.80 fall + execution errors [Element attempted but not recognized as a element.] [CRITERIA incomplete] B) Gymnast does not achieve vertical but is within 30, returns to the beam, then falls. E Panel: up to 0.30 vertical fall + execution deduction [Element performed.] C) Gymnast performs handstand without achieving 30 from vertical and returns to the beam. D Panel: NO VP E Panel: No deduction for vertical but all execution deductions. [Element performed but without desired technical requirement.] [CRITERIA incomplete] D) Gymnast performs handstand without achieving 30 from vertical and does not return to the beam. D Panel: NO VP E Panel: No deduction for vertical but all execution deductions including fall. [Element performed but without desired technical requirement.] [CRITERIA incomplete] 35

36 ARTICLE 6 TABLE OF GENERAL FAULTS AND PENALTIES Faults Notes Small Medium Large E Panel Judges (E1 E4) Execution Bent arms in support or bent knees each time Leg or knee separations each time < Shoulder width Legs crossed during elements with twists each time > Shoulder width Insufficient height and amplitude of elements each time Insufficient exactness of tuck, pike or stretch position each time 90 hip angle Failure to maintain straight body (UB BB F) Deviation from straight direction (UB BB F) each time Body posture & leg position in elements Body alignment Feet not pointed /relaxed Leaps / jumps/hops not split as per requirements ( Lev 4-90, Lev 5 and ) - Lack of symmetry in split Incorrect position of legs each time Hesitation during jumps, press, swing to each time handstand Insufficient extension in preparation for landing each time Precision (clear start and finish position with each time each phase demonstrating perfect control) Throughout the entire exercise: Insufficient flexibility Insufficient dynamics o Energy maintained throughout the exercise o creating an impression of ease of execution o To make the very difficult look effortless o Lightness via strong extension, speed and quickness of achieving ultimate positions more than 90 > 135 Body posture in dance elements o Body alignment o Feet not pointed / relaxed o Feet turned in Insufficient amplitude Landing Faults (all elements including dismounts) Deviation from a straight direction each time Too close to the apparatus Legs apart on landing each time < Lev Requirement NO VP If there is no fall, the maximum landing deduction may not exceed Movements to maintain balance each time extra arm swings each time additional trunk movements to maintain balance each time 36

37 extra steps, slight hop each time very large step or jump (shoulder width) each time deep squat (heels on bum) each time body posture fault each time brushing apparatus with hands/arms, but not each time falling against the apparatus support on mat with 1 or 2 hands each time 0.80 fall on mat to knees or hips or against apparatus SAGF LEVELS COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS Deductions for inadequately performed elements E Panel UB, BB, F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS each time 0.80 Less than the minimum degree for turns/ vertical/ flight = NO VP by D Panel. Element Incomplete No E Panel deduction. For degrees etc. Element performed within the minimum technical requirements = up to 0.30 E Panel Small Medium Large Insufficient flight - acro elements each time Alternate hand or foot placement each time Dance: Under rotated (incomplete) turn each time NO VP Leaps insufficient split each time NO VP Cast below prescribed height each time NO VP Deviation from vertical for handstand elements. each time NO VP Less than 30 below vertical NO VP Failure to land feet first from salto 0.80 fall NO VP BY D PANEL & D o J: VT, UB, BB, F Taken by the D1 Neutral deductions from Final Score Failure to present to D1 (HJ) before and/or after ex From FS Behaviour of Coach Spotting assistance (help) UB,BB, F No DV Podium for BB & F Spotting assistance VT Score = 0.00 Spotting assistance (coach brushes gymnast) UB Unauthorised remaining on podium each time Signals, verbal cues, cheers to own gymnast each time Behaviour of Gymnast - Incorrect padding Gym/event - Incorrect use of magnesia Gym/event - Incorrect advertising Gym/event - Speaking to active judges Gym/event - Unsportsmanlike conduct - Incorrect attire - leotard./ jewellery / bandage Gym/event colour Apparatus irregularities Failure to use supplementary landing mat Gym/event Raising apparatus without permission Gym/event Placement of springboard on un-permitted Gym/event surface Illegal placement of supplementary mats Gym/event Removal of springs from springboard Gym/event Use of un-permitted supplementary mats Gym/event Moving the supplementary mats Gym/event Incorrect attire leotard / jewellery / bandage colour /leotard irregularities Gym/event Notes: : taken x 1 from Team Score : taken x 1 in comp phase from apparatus where first recognized 37

38 WRITTEN NOTIFICATION BY TIME JUDGE Flagrant exceeding of warm up time (after warning) Team By individual Event Starting exercise when red light is lit Failure to start within 30 sec of green light or start signal Gym/event Exceeding intermediate fall time Gym/event Exercise ended Exercise overtime BB & F Gym/event BY DIRCTOR OF JUDGING (in consultation with HJ) Behaviour of Gymnast Leaving competition area without permission from DoJ Disqualified Failure to participate in award ceremony Score/rank cancelled Unexcused delay or interruption of the competition Disqualified Unsportsmanlike conduct Gym/event Unauthorized remaining on the podium Gym/event Speaking to active judges during the competition Gym/event Behaviour of Coach 1 Unsportsmanlike conduct Time 0.50 Yellow Card and warning 2 nd Time 1.00 and Red Card Other flagrant, undisciplined and abusive behaviour 1 st Time 0.50 Yellow Card and warning 2 nd Time 1.00 and Red Card 38

39 ARTICLE 7 TECHNICAL ELEMENT RECOGNITION [FIG insert] 7.1 BALANCE BEAM AND FLOOR EERCISE TURNS ON ONE LEG Turn recognition in dance elements The turn must be completed exactly or deductions for incomplete turn or precision will be taken. In addition to the foot placement the position of the hip and shoulders should be taken into consideration. Turn Considerations: Must be performed on the toes. Have a fixed and well defined shape throughout the turn. The support leg whether stretched or bent does not change the value of the difficulty. Degree of rotation is determined once the heel of the support leg drops (turn is considered finished) For turns on 1 leg requiring the free leg to be at a specific position, the position must be maintained throughout the turn If free leg is not in prescribed position deduction will be taken for precision and / or position of leg, or not recognized as the prescribed turn JUMPS, LEAPS Definition of Dance Elements: Leaps take off from 1 foot to land on other or 2 feet Hops take off from 1 foot and land on the same foot or 2 feet Jumps take off from 2 feet and land on 1 or 2 feet Tuck Jump with/without turn: Requirement: hip & knee angle at 45 E - Panel Knees at horizontal 0.10 Knees below horizontal 0.30 Wolf Jump with/without turn: Requirement: hip angle at 45, knees together. E - Panel Extended leg at horizontal 0.10 Extended leg below horizontal Knees not together 0.10 /

40 Cat Leap with/without turn: Requirement: Evaluate the lowest knee position E - Panel Lack of alternation of legs 0.30 One or both legs at horizontal 0.10 One or both legs below horizontal 0.30 Straddle Pike Jump with/without turn: Requirement: Both legs above horizontal E - Panel Legs at horizontal 0.10 Legs below horizontal 0.30 Leaps and Jumps Beam and Floor: Level 4 Level 5 Level All Leaps, Hops and Jumps in split position must achieve the degrees for the Level to receive VP! Split Leap with deductions Direct Connections are those in which elements are performed without a) Hesitation or stop between elements b) Extra step between elements c) Foot touching beam between elements d) Loss of balance between elements e) Legs/hip extension on 1st element before takeoff for 2nd element f) Additional arm/leg swing between elements Execution Deductions for body posture faults must be taken in addition to penalties assessed for amplitude. 7.3 CRITERIA FOR VERTICAL Handstands not reaching vertical E Panel Handstand 1-10 º = 0.10 Handstand 11-30º = 0.30 DV E.1 E D Panel: Handstand below 30 º = 0.50 NO.3 D.5 40