Women s Artistic Competition Handbook

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1 Women s Artistic Competition Handbook January to December 2018

2 Contents Contact Information... 4 Introduction... 5 Domestic & National Competition Calendar Eligibility... 8 Membership... 8 Coach Qualifications... 9 Safeguarding... 9 Nationality... 9 Competition Entries Entry Process Disability Gymnastics Methods of Payment Late Entries Withdrawals and Substitutions General Regulations Registration Order of Performance Music Late Music Submission Music Licensing Access to Warm-up Area Food and Drink Babies and Young Children Medical Provision Medal Ceremonies Tenure of Trophies Video, Film & Photography Health and Safety Terms & Conditions of Entry to All Competitions Codes of Conduct & Competition Attire Gymnast Code of Conduct Gymnast Attire P a g e

3 Coach Code of Conduct Judge Code of Conduct Judge Attire Spectator Code of Conduct Women s Artistic Technical Information Gymnast Membership Requirements Competition Structure WAG Grades Pathway Competitions Bar Raise Competition Apparatus Appeals on D Jury Score Volunteering Regulations Scottish Championships National Grades 4-1, National Grade 5 Preparation and Compulsory Regional Grades NDP Club Grade 6 and Beginner & Intermediate Floor & Vault Voluntary Levels 6 and Voluntary Levels 4, 3 and Level 6 Team Competition Level 5 Team Competition Beginner & Intermediate Floor & Vault Level 4 Team Competition Gordon Forster Team Challenge P a g e

4 Contact Information Technical Panel Chair Rod Smith Competition Organiser Vacant Judging Co-ordinator Katrina Harper Coach Education Officer Performance & Development Officer Vacant Cathy Osborne Finance Officer Dawn Telford Scottish Gymnastics Events Department Performance Department Coach Education Development British Gymnastics Member Services Extension 2395 Ethics, Welfare & Conduct Partners and sponsors 4 P a g e

5 Introduction This handbook contains details of the forthcoming competitions and the entry procedures, rules and regulations relating to the competition programme. FIG & BG regulations will apply at all Scottish Competitions unless stated otherwise. This handbook must be read in conjunction with the British Gymnastics Women s Artistic Competition Handbook (available from the BG website). Abbreviations - In this handbook the following abbreviations have been used: FIG International Gymnastics Federation WAG Women s Artistic Gymnastics NDP National Development Plan BG British Gymnastics WTP Women s Technical Panel SG Scottish Gymnastics 5 P a g e

6 Domestic & National Competition Calendar 2018 (BG DATES PROVISIONAL UNTIL BG HANBOOK IS PUBLISHED) Key Scottish Competition British Event/Selection Representative Competition Club Entry Non SG Event Date Venue Closing Date Compulsory Level 1 4 th February 2018 Lilleshall NSC tbc Scottish Championships (Esp/Jun/Sen) 24 h /25 th February Bells Sports Centre 11 th January (noon) British Championships (Esp/Jun/Sen) 8 th -11 th March Echo Arena, Liverpool tbc National Grades 4-1, National Grade 5 Preparation and Compulsory st March/1 st April Bells Sports Centre 15 th February (noon) Regional Grades st /22 nd April Bells Sports Centre 8 th March (noon) National Compulsory Levels th /13 th May Fenton Manor, Stoke tbc NDP Club Grade 6 and 5 19 th /20 th May Bells Sports Centre 5 th April (noon) NDP 4,3,2,1 Finals 26 th / 27 th May Fenton Manor, Stoke tbc Floor and Vault 16 th June Bells Sports Centre 3 rd May (noon) Voluntary Levels 6 and 5 31 st August 2 nd September Bells Sports Centre 19 th July (noon) Northern Europeans 15 th /16 th September Iceland Adrian Stan Team Championships 15 th /16 th September Surrey Sports Park, Guildford tbc Voluntary Levels 4, 3 and 2 + L6 & L5 8 years 6 th /7 th October Bells Sports Centre 23 rd August (noon) National Voluntary Levels 4, 3 & 2 Finals 3 rd /4 th November tbc Esp/Jun/Sen Challenge Bill McLoughlin Regional Apparatus Team 9 th - 11 th November Surrey Sports Park, Guildford tbc 6 P a g e

7 National Compulsory 2&1 Qualifier 6th / 7th October tbc tbc Voluntary Levels 6 Teams 27 th October Bells Sports Centre 13 th September (noon) Voluntary Level 5 Teams 28 th October Bells Sports Centre 13 th September (noon) Floor and Vault 24 th November Bells Sports Centre 11 th October (noon) Gordon Forster Team Challenge and Voluntary Level 4 Teams 25 th November Bells Sports Centre 11 th October (noon) 7 P a g e

8 Eligibility Membership All persons attending SG events in an official capacity (whether as a gymnast, coach or judge) are required to hold current SG/BG membership in line with the level of competition entered and awards held. Coaches, judges and gymnasts should carry current membership cards to all competitions and be prepared for these to be checked by the Organiser or their appointed officials. Floor & Vault Gymnasts Membership level must be minimum Bronze/Recreational Gymnast in order to enter a SG Floor & Vault Event. For gymnasts that also coach their Silver/Assistant Coach, or Life Membership of SG/BG will cover them as Floor & Vault competitors. Competitive Gymnasts Membership level must be minimum Silver/Competitive Gymnast in order to enter a SG Event. For gymnasts that also coach their Silver/Assistant Coach, Gold/Coach or Life Membership of SG/BG will cover them as competitive gymnasts. Assisting Coaches (Level1) Membership level must be minimum Silver/Assistant Coach of SG/BG. Coaches must have a current valid safeguarding certificate and PVG - see Safeguarding section. Coaches (Level 2 & above) Membership level must be Gold/Coach or Life Members of SG/BG. Coaches must have a current valid safeguarding certificate and PVG - see Safeguarding section. Judges (Club/Regional) Membership level must be minimum Silver/Judge or Life Members of SG/BG Judges (National/Brevet) Membership level must be Gold/Judge or Life Member From time to time Scottish Gymnastics may invite international judges to officiate at SG events, as such they will not require BG membership. Judges must also hold a current cycle of judging award (Cycle 14) SG does not require judges to hold a PVG to judge at SG competitions, as the role that judge fulfil at the event does not meet criteria for accessing a PVG. However, some judges are actively involved in club gymnastics and may provide judging instruction to children in a training environment or carry out a supervisory role (or may complete a PVG by virtue of another role they undertake e.g. coach). As not all judges use their qualification in the same way, it is the club s responsibility to assess the role the judge is undertaking and determine whether the activities involved fall within the eligibility criteria for a PVG. It is recommended that judges attend safeguarding training. 8 P a g e

9 Coach Qualifications When submitting entries for a SG event, clubs must ensure that the nominated Coach(es) is/are qualified to the level of the participant s performance. The practice of supervising participants working above the level of the coach s qualification is not allowed. Coaches named on the event entry MUST be the same ones attending the event. It is unacceptable to enter a coach you know will not be attending. Coaches have a duty of care towards their performers and have a responsibility to ensure that they are both qualified and competent to teach at the appropriate level, as well as ensuring that the participant is adequately prepared, physically and psychologically, for performing their routines in a competition situation. Additional Assisting Coaches (Level 1 and above) may be accredited, at the discretion of the Organiser, to be present in the competition arena to assist with the pastoral care of the gymnasts. Assisting coaches may not coach the gymnasts unless they fulfil the requirement of holding a recognised qualification suitable to the level of skills being performed. If it is found that a club is in breach of these policies SG reserves the right to reject an entry on the grounds of gymnast safety. Safeguarding All Coaches are required to hold a current SG specific PVG certificate, or Home Nation equivalent, and have current valid Safeguarding training at the time of the event. Coaches who do not fulfil this requirement will not be accredited or allowed to participate at SG Events. All gymnasts must have a suitably qualified coach present on the competition floor at all times. If a gymnast attends a competition without a suitably qualified Coach they will not be allowed to compete. Coaches must also have a valid PVG both at the time of entry and through to the end of the event before being allowed to officiate at a SG Event. Nationality Participation in all Scottish Gymnastics events is subject to the requirements of membership, club/regional registration and other conditions of entry. For more information regarding Scottish Eligibility please follow the link here 9 P a g e

10 Competition Entries Entry Process Entry to all SG Events are online only. Complete instructions for adding an entry via the GymNet online Entry Portal are available to download from the BG website. All entries must be fully submitted electronically to SG by the stipulated closing date and time. Prior to the event, an entry may only be amended by the person making the original entry. Methods of Payment Payment must be made at the time of entry via Debit or Credit Card. Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date. Late Entries Late entries will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and only up to 7 days after the closing date. In the event of a late entry being accepted the following penalty structure will be imposed: Late entries received up to 48 hours after the closing date, if accepted, are charged at double entry fee Late entries received after 48 hours after the closing date, if accepted, are charged at triple entry fee Late entry payments will be capped at 1,000 (i.e. the additional payment over and above the normal entry fee per gymnast team will be capped at 1000). Late entries must be made in writing to the SG Events department and will then be referred to the TP for consideration. The TP will have absolute discretion whether to accept a late entry. Late entry requests may be placed on a reserve list, at the discretion of the TP, and clubs notified if their entry is accepted following a withdrawal, up to 1 week prior to the event. Withdrawals and Substitutions Amendments to an entry before the closing date will not incur a penalty and in the case of withdrawals, the entry fee will be refunded. Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date. Where it is necessary to substitute a coach, the club must inform the SG Events department, so the coach can be checked for membership, qualification, safeguarding and PVG, before they can be accredited for the event. Where, through unforeseen circumstances, this is not possible or, where information has not previously been supplied, the substitute must inform the Floor Manager immediately on arrival at the venue and produce their coaching and safeguarding award certificate, current SG/BG membership card and a current SG specific PVG certificate. 10 P a g e

11 General Regulations Registration Only register your gymnast(s)/club/ when those competing in that section of the event have arrived at the event and intend to compete. Gymnasts will not be allowed to register or begin warm-up without their coach present. During registration accreditation/passes will be issued. Abuse of accreditation/passes may result in disciplinary action taken by SG. Order of Performance The order of competing for individual events and team events shall be decided according to the competition arrangements made by the organiser or such officials as may be authorised by the TP. For the purpose of maintaining the smooth and timely running of the event, or where the safety, security and good performance of the gymnasts is a concern, the TP reserve the right to alter the grouping of gymnasts and/or running order of performances as may be deemed necessary by the organiser or authorised officials, up to the start of warm-up. Once underway the order of performance will only be changed, at the discretion of the Floor Manager, in extenuating circumstances when a gymnast may be temporarily unable to compete. For competitions where there is an official podium training no changes will be made to the running order without the consultation of the coach and gymnast affected. Wherever practical the TP shall produce and circulate to all participating clubs a provisional start list and running order for an event at least 2 weeks before the day thereof. Music All music for competition routines must be uploaded onto the GymNet portal at the latest one week before the competition date (see event page for specific time and date). Instructions for submitting music electronically may be found within the Online Entry Guide Late Music Submission Music not uploaded by the deadline cannot be guaranteed to be uploaded on the day. Music Licensing All music used in competition routines must conform to the relevant licensing requirements. To check tracks go to scroll to the bottom of the page and click on PPL Repertoire Search enter the artists name and title. Any music listed as part of the search can be used. 11 P a g e

12 Access to Warm-up Area Access to the warm-up hall will be limited to the appropriate number of coaches as defined. On arrival, coaches will need to register and collect accreditation. In the case of an event spanning more than one-day, separate accreditation will be issued for each day. Members of the public are not allowed access to the warm-up area. Food and Drink There may be restrictions within the field of play with regards to food and drink in order to manage food intolerances and allergies. Medical Provision Anyone requiring First Aid assistance should speak to either the organiser or SG medical team. It is recommended that all coaches have a First Aid kit with them for minor injuries. At all SG events an official medical team will be appointed and will be available to treat gymnasts who sustain an injury at the event. The medical team are not able to treat pre-existing or chronic injuries. Any injury occurring during the official training or competition must be reported to the medical team, to ensure a record can be kept of treatment given and by whom. The decision of the organiser, based upon the recommendation of the SG appointed medical officer as to the gymnast s health and medical status and their ability to compete at the Event is absolute and final. Medal Ceremonies Where possible, gymnasts who win a medal at a SG event are expected to remain in the venue until the completion of the competition and participate in the medal presentation ceremony in order to collect their award in person. Tenure of Trophies All perpetual trophies remain the property of SG. Perpetual trophies are the responsibility of the winning club. The club are responsible for the inscription of, as well as safekeeping and maintenance of, the trophy and for returning it to the organiser prior to the competition the following year. Failure to do this or loss of a trophy will incur a cost to the individual / club. 12 P a g e

13 Video, Film & Photography In accordance with current SG policy, flash photography is not permitted during the warm-up or competition phases of any Scottish Gymnastics event. SG accredited photographers may be present at SG events and in some cases events may be videoed. These images/footage may be used by SG and our partners for the purposes of promotion, education and development of the sport. They may also be shared with relevant third party organisations for journalistic/promotional purposes. Any gymnast or parent who does not wish themselves or their child to be photographed/filmed at the event must advise Scottish Gymnastics Events Department. The SG photography guidelines are available on the Scottish Gymnastics website. Health and Safety The safety of all participants (gymnasts, coaches and officials) is the primary consideration. All SG policies will be rigorously applied with regards to health, safety and welfare and child protection. Coaches are reminded of their responsibility in relation to their gymnasts in the competition environment this will specifically include ensuring the gymnasts are adequately prepared (physically and psychologically) for performing their routines in a competition situation. Anyone requiring first aid assistance should speak to either a member of the events team or the competition organiser. Terms & Conditions of Entry to All Competitions In addition to SG General Rules & Regulations - All entrants agree to be treated by SG appointed medical staff only and be bound by the decision of SG medical staff in relation to their ability to compete in the competition. All entrants agree to the storing of competition scores. SG will only redact your details from the published results if there is a justifiable objection to publication. SG reserve the right to refuse any entry and disqualify a competitor or team at any time if they do not comply with Scottish Gymnastics regulations. All entrants agree to abide by the SG Photography Policy. The person making the online entry on behalf of gymnast(s)/a club undertakes to ensure that those who they are making an entry on behalf of are fully aware of and agree to abide by the contents of this handbook. Codes of Conduct & Competition Attire Gymnast Code of Conduct Clothing indicating national team representation should not be worn by gymnasts or coaches at domestic competition. Gymnasts must not remove leotards until they are in the competitors' seating area. Gymnasts should ensure that long hair is tied back. No jewellery, body piercing or adornments of any kind are permitted in training or competition. Gymnasts will not be allowed to compete at any Scottish gymnastics event with jewellery on. Gymnasts are expected to maintain high standards of behaviour at all times showing respect for their fellow competitors, competition officials and coaches. 13 P a g e

14 Gymnast Attire Regulations of dress are contained in the F.I.G Code of Points and must be adhered to. Coach Code of Conduct Coaches must adhere to FIG regulations with regard to clothing Coaches should ensure that long hair is tied back, and must ensure that all jewellery is removed (or adequately covered up), small stud earrings and wedding bands are permitted. Coaches are not permitted to use mobile phones or any other electronic communication devices including tablets, to make calls, take photographs/video footage or be used for any other forms of communication in the main arena during a competition. Coaches must ensure that their language and behaviour at all times is appropriate. Coaches are not permitted to eat or chew whilst in the field of play. Coaches are expected to show respect for their fellow coaches and competition officials at all times. Judge Code of Conduct Judges are expected to march into the competition arena prior to the march in of the competing gymnasts, unless notified otherwise. Judges should keep their tables clean and only have on the table items required for judging. Judges are not allowed to access mobile phones, tablets or other items on the competition floor Judges are required to stay at the venue until released by the Competition Organiser in case they are required to assist with an inquiry. Judge Attire As per FIG regulations Spectator Code of Conduct Clubs should take responsibility for the behaviour of their members and supporters. Spectators must: Switch mobile phones to silent during the competition. Ensure they do not interfere with other spectators enjoyment or disturb any of the gymnasts. Refrain from moving about the seating area whilst gymnasts are competing. Remain in the spectator seating area and not enter controlled areas including competition field of play and the control desk. Treat the competition venues with respect, particularly in respect of food and drink rules. Respect all competitors, coaches and competition officials. The TP reserves the right to remove any spectators in breach of this code of conduct. 14 P a g e

15 Women s Artistic Technical Information Gymnast Membership Requirements Gymnasts must have SG/BG silver/competitive gymnast membership in order to enter a competition, with the exception of Floor and Vault competitions where bronze/gymnast membership will be accepted. Competition Structure Beginner / Intermediate This is the entry level of competition where gymnasts compete on Floor and Vault. The competition rules for Beginner and Intermediate can be found in the Women s Artistic section of the SG website under competition details Age Groups 8 Years 9 Years 10/11 Years 12+ Years Year Born & or earlier WAG Grades Pathway Competitions Year Born Eligibility for WAG National Competitions 2018 Year Compulsory Age NDP National Grades NDP Regional Grades Born Elite Levels Compulsory 5 Min Age NDP Club Grade 6 (Scottish) Min Age Compulsory 4 Min Age Compulsory 3 Min Age Compulsory 2 Min Age Compulsory 1 Min Age Espoir British Championships NDP Club Grade 5 National Grade 5 (Scottish Age 9 & 10 only) National 4 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory National 3 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory 2 1 National 2 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory 1 National 1 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory 1 Challenge Cup Not Eligible: Qualified for British Champs Regional 4 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National Regional 3 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National Regional 2 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National 2 1 Regional 1 Not Eligible: a Pass at Compulsory a Pass at National 1 15 P a g e

16 Junior British Championships Challenge Cup Not Eligible: Qualified for British Champs Senior or Before British Championships Challenge Cup Not Eligible: Qualified for British Champs Bar Raise Both bars may be raised by 10cm where a gymnast s feet touch the basic matting while she is hanging on high bar or hips touch the basic matting while she is hanging on the low bar. Where a single bar is used this may be raised so that the gymnast s feet in long hang clear the matting. Competition Apparatus Unless otherwise stated, the equipment at WTP competitions will be to current FIG specifications. Nomination of Judges For all WA competitions the judge nomination process is only required for Floor & Vault events. Each club must submit a judge as part of their entry. Failure to supply a judge will result in a 50 no-judge penalty fee being applied. All judges must ensure to return their judge availability form to the Judging Officer on the WTP for Judging panels will be created, after the closing date for judge replies, for all competitions in Subsequently, these will be sent to all judges. As such, late replies may result in judges not being able to fulfil the minimum competition requirements for their qualification and as a result their qualification could lapse. Appeals on D Jury Score Any queries on the D score must be made to the Head Judge on the apparatus in the first instance. If this does not resolve the issue then coaches may appeal formally to the Jury of Appeal, where available, for a final decision. Coaches may approach the judges table, but not whilst an exercise is in progress and must immediately leave the judges table if requested. The E jury score cannot be disputed or appealed. Formal appeals should be made in writing to the Floor Manager at the event accompanied with a fee of 20. Any appeals must be submitted within 15 minutes of the presentation of the score. An Appeal Pro Forma will be available on request at the Competition Score Desk. Only official video evidence will be accepted at SG WTP competitions at the discretion of the Head Judge/Jury of Appeal. 16 P a g e

17 Volunteering Regulations By entering a Scottish Gymnastics women s artistic competition, clubs are required to provide volunteers who will be available to assist on the day of the competition. Procedure When the competition programme is distributed, each club will be contacted and asked to provide a volunteer for an allocated time slot(s) over the competition day/weekend, failure to do so will incur a penalty for the club. Club contact (person who submitted the entry) must provide the names of the volunteers when requested. The named volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, and preferably aged over 18. Please indicate if the volunteers are under 18 years of age. Any coaches named as accompanying gymnasts on the floor at the competition may not also be named as volunteers. The volunteer and club will be advised of the allocated role/s. It is the club s responsibility to ensure that the nominated volunteers are in receipt of their role at the competition, what is expected from them and the time there are required to volunteer for. The volunteers should report to the Floor Manager at their allocated time slot. Please note that some volunteers may have agreed in advance to officiate as Floor Manager, Computer or Manual Scorer etc. at specific competitions and they may be nominated as the volunteer from their club for those competitions. If a volunteer cannot attend for any reason it is the club s responsibility to find a replacement. Failure to do will result in the club being charged a 30 penalty fee 17 P a g e

18 Date Event Closing Date 24/25 Feb Scottish Championships Senior Junior - Espoir 9 Jan (noon) Venue Eligibility & Format Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Clubs and coaches should refer to the official Scottish Championships entry pack which is available on the Scottish Gymnastics Website here: 18 P a g e

19 t Date Event Closing Date 31 Mar/1 Apr Venue Eligibility National Grades 4-1, National Grade 5 Preparation and Compulsory 5-3 Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 15 Feb (noon) Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Age Groups & Rules National Grades 4-1 Please refer to BG guidelines for minimum entry ages National Prep 5 (9 and 10 years only) Compulsory 5 (8 years only) In age Compulsory 4 (9years) Qualification for British Finals In age Compulsory 3 (10 years) Qualification for British Finals Out of Age Compulsory 3 & 4 BG Grades & Compulsory rules - available online from British Gymnastics SG Compulsory 5 rules available online from Scottish Gymnastics Maximum one coach per gymnast Coaches Competition Format When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition NATIONAL GRADES & NATIONAL GRADE 5 PREPARATION warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: two touch warm-up Rolling warm-up on beam and R&C COMPULSORY GRADES warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1½ minutes per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: minimum two touch warm-up Beam & Floor timed no rolling warm-up Qualification to British Finals Awards The first four gymnasts in each BG Compulsory Level (4 & 3) and each BG National Grade 4,3,2 and 1 along with a reserve for each team will represent the Region at the respective finals. Gymnasts not in the Regional Team (ie outside the first four) can qualify for National Finals as an individual if they achieve the published qualification score for each level. Wherever possible team training sessions will be available prior to the event. Gymnasts and coaches are encouraged to attend. Pass marks to be published by SG / BG respectively. All gymnasts qualifying for National finals must have achieved the published pass mark. Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level + ribbons 4 th /5 th /6 th Certificates will be presented to gymnasts who achieve a pass, commended or distinction Entry Fee 32 per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WANAT 19 P a g e

20 Date Event Closing Date 21/22 Apr Venue Eligibility Regional Grades 4-1 Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 8 Mar (noon) Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Age Groups & Rules No age groups refer to minimum ages in BG Grades Rules Scottish Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website British Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the technical updates page of the website Maximum one coach per gymnast Coaches Competition Format Awards When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition PLEASE BE AWARE THERE WILL BE DOUBLE PANELS ON ALL PIECES OF APPARATUS FOR THIS COMPETITION. Warm and compete for all NDP grades 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: two touch warm-up Rolling warm-up on beam and R&C Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level + ribbons 4 th /5 th /6 th Certificates will be presented to gymnasts who achieve a pass, commended or distinction Pass Mark, Commended Mark and Distinction to be published by BG. Entry Fee 32 per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WAREG 20 P a g e

21 Date Event Closing Date 19/20 May Venue NDP Club Grade 6 and 5 Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 5 Apr (noon) Eligibility Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Age Groups & Rules In Age Grade 6 8 years old in the year of competition Out of Age Grade 6 9 years old or above in the year of the competition In Age Grade 5 9 years old in the year of competition Out of Age Grade 5 10 years old or above in the year of the competition Scottish Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website British Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the technical updates page of the website Maximum one coach per gymnast Coaches Competition Format Awards When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Warm and compete for all NDP grades 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: one touch warm-up Rolling warm-up on beam and R&C Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each level + ribbons 4 th /5 th /6 th Certificates will be presented to gymnasts who achieve a pass mark, commended or distinction: Pass Mark, Commended Mark and Distinction to be published by BG. Entry Fee 32 per gymnast BACs Ref:[clubname]WACLUB 21 P a g e

22 Date Event Closing Date 16 June Beginner & Intermediate Floor & Vault Venue Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 3 May (noon) Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a bronze member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Any Gymnast who has received a merit score at Beginner level must compete at Intermediate level for all age groups Any gymnast who has entered Grade 6 (previously Grade 14) or above and/or SGA Level 6 or above from January 2013 is not eligible to enter the Floor and Vault competition Beginner 8 years, 9 years, 10/11 years and 12+ years Intermediate 9 years, 10/11 years and 12 + years Scottish Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website Teams 5 Gymnasts in each team 3 highest scores count towards the team total Teams can consist of a maximum 5 and a minimum of 3 gymnasts in each team Teams must consist of gymnasts from the same age group Maximum one coach per gymnast Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA/MA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Warm-up and compete for all Beginner/Intermediate Floor and Vault competitions. 10-minute general warm-up then minimum 2 warm-up vaults per gymnast and rolling warm-up on floor Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Individual Apparatus awards 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Team 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group+ ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th All competitors will receive a participation certificate. 15 per gymnast, 15 per team BACs Ref:[clubname]WAFV 22 P a g e

23 Date Event Closing Date 31 Aug-2 Sept Voluntary Levels 6 and 5 19 July (noon) Venue Eligibility Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. NOT Eligible Level 6: Competed at Voluntary Level 5 or above, Compulsory 5 or above Regional Grade 4 NOT Eligible Level 5: Competed at Voluntary Level 4 or above or above National Grade 4 Gymnasts can only enter one Voluntary Level in this calendar year (BG and SG inclusive). Age Groups & Rules GYMNASTS MAY ENTER ONLY 1 VOLUNTARY LEVEL PER YEAR INCLUDING ENTRY TO BG LEVELS AND SG LEVELS 9 years, 10 years, 11 years and 12+ years Scottish Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website Maximum one coach per gymnast Coaches Competition Format When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition PLEASE BE AWARE THERE WILL BE DOUBLE PANELS ON ALL PIECES OF APPARATUS FOR THIS COMPETITION. Warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: two touch warm-up There will be a rolling warm-up on beam only LEVEL 6 A gymnast who scored 43 or more in 2017 must move up to Level 5 in Progression LEVEL 5 A gymnast who scored 44 or more in 2017 must move up to Level 4 in Awards Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Individual Apparatus 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Entry Fee 28 per gymnast, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL56 23 P a g e

24 Date Event Closing Date 6/7 Oct Venue Eligibility Voluntary Levels 4, 3 and 2 + L6 & L5 8 years Qualification for British Voluntary Level 4 & 3 Finals Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 23 Aug (noon) Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria and has not participated in WTP competitions judged to Full FIG Code. Age Groups & Rules Coaches Competition Format Progression Awards GYMNASTS MAY ENTER ONLY 1 VOLUNTARY LEVEL PER YEAR INCLUDING ENTRY TO BG LEVELS AND SG LEVELS Out of Age Level 4 10/11 years, 12/13 years and 14+ years Out of Age Level 3 11/12 years and 13+ years Level 6 8 years Level 5 8 years Out of Age Voluntary Level 4 and 3 rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Voluntary Levels Rules for 4, 3 and 2 may be found HERE on the technical updates page of the British Gymnastics website Voluntary Level Rules for 6 and 5 may be found here on the competition details page of the Scottish Gymnastics website. Maximum one coach per gymnast When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Out of Age Warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults / UB: minimum two touch warm-up / BEAM rolling warm-up In Age Warm up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1½ minutes per gymnast. VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults / UB: minimum two touch warm-up / NO ROLLING WARM-UP LEVEL 6 A gymnast who scored 43 or more in 2017 must move up to Level 5 in LEVEL 5 A gymnast who scored 44 or more in 2017 must move up to Level 4 in Out of Age Level 4 A gymnast who scored 44 or more must move up to Level 3 in Out of Age Level 3 A gymnast who scored 45 or more must move up to Level 2 in 2018 In Age Level 4 A gymnast who score 45 or more must move to Level 3 the following year In Age Level 3 A gymnast who scores 44 or more must move to Level 2 the following year Individual All Around 1st/2nd/3rd for each age group + ribbons for 4th/5th/6th Individual Apparatus 1st/2nd/3rd for each age group + ribbons for 4th/5th/6th Entry Fee 28 per gymnast, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL43 24 P a g e

25 Date Event Closing Date 27 Oct Venue Eligibility Level 6 Team Competition Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 13 Sept (noon) Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Level 6 Have not participated in WTP competitions judged to voluntary or compulsory Level 5 rules or above, or SG Compulsory level 5 or passed Grades Competitions above Regional Grade 4 (previously Grade 12) GYMNASTS MAY ONLY ENTER 1 VOL TEAM COMPETITION IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR. Age Groups & Rules Teams Coaches Competition Format Level 6: Minimum age 8 years old in the year of the competition Scottish Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website Max 6 Gymnasts in each team Max 4 Gymnasts compete on each apparatus 3 highest scores count towards the team total It may be necessary to limit the number of teams entered by any individual club. Clubs entering these competitions will be guaranteed one team entry each, additional teams will be allowed if there is time in the programme. Second teams may be subject to a draw depending on numbers. MAXIMUM 2 TEAMS PER CLUB. Maximum two coaches per team as per FIG rules. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: two touch warm-up Progression LEVEL 6 A gymnast who scored 43 or more in 2017 must move up to Level 5 in Awards Entry Fee Team 1 st /2 nd /3 rd + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Trophy for the 1 st place team 140 per team, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL6T 25 P a g e

26 Date Event Closing Date 28 Oct Venue Eligibility Level 5 Team Competition Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 13 Sept (noon) Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Level 5 Have not participated in WTP competitions judged to voluntary or compulsory Level 4 rules, or passed Grades Competitions above National Grade 4 (previously National Grade 8) GYMNASTS MAY ONLY ENTER 1 VOL TEAM COMPETITION IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR. Age Groups & Rules Teams Coaches Competition Format Level 5: Minimum age 8 years old in the year of the competition Scottish Gymnastics rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website Max 6 Gymnasts in each team Max 4 Gymnasts compete on each apparatus 3 highest scores count towards the team total It may be necessary to limit the number of teams entered by any individual club. Clubs entering these competitions will be guaranteed one team entry each, additional teams may be allowed if there is time in the programme. Second teams may be subject to a draw depending on numbers. MAXIMUM OF 2 TEAMS PER CLUB. Maximum two coaches per team as per FIG rules. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: two touch warm-up Progression LEVEL 5 A gymnast who scored 44 or more in 2017 must move up to Level 4 in Awards Entry Fee Team 1 st /2 nd /3 rd + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Trophy for the 1 st place team 140 per team, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL5T 26 P a g e

27 Date Event Closing Date 24 Nov Beginner & Intermediate Floor & Vault Venue Eligibility Age Groups & Rules Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS 11 Oct (noon) Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a bronze member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Any Gymnast who has received a merit score at Beginner level must compete at Intermediate level for all age groups Any Gymnast who gained the merit score in the 8 years beginners competition in June of this year must compete in the 8 years intermediate section Any gymnast who has entered Grade 6 (previously Grade 14) or above and/or SGA Level 6 or above from January 2013 is not eligible to enter the Floor and Vault competition Beginner 8 years, 9 years, 10/11 years and 12+ years Intermediate 8 years, 9 years, 10/11 years and 12 + years Scottish Gymnastics Beginner and Intermediate Rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website Teams 5 Gymnasts in each team 3 highest scores count towards the team total Teams can consist of a maximum 5 and a minimum of 3 gymnasts in each team Teams must consist of gymnasts from the same age group Maximum one coach per gymnast Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA/MA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Warm-up and compete for all Beginner/Intermediate Floor and Vault competitions. 10-minute general warm-up then minimum 2 warm-up vaults per gymnast and rolling warm-up on floor Individual All Around 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Individual Apparatus awards 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Team 1 st /2 nd /3 rd for each age group+ ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th All competitors will receive a participation certificate. 15 per gymnast, 15 per team BACs Ref:[clubname]WAFV 27 P a g e

28 Date Event Closing Date 25 Nov Level 4 Team Competition 11 Oct (noon) Venue Eligibility Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria and has not participated in WTP competitions judged to voluntary or compulsory Level 3 rules, or passed Grades Competitions above National Grade 3 (previously National Grade 7) GYMNASTS MAY ONLY ENTER 1 VOL TEAM COMPETITION IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR. Age Groups & Rules Teams Coaches Competition Format Level 4: Minimum age 9 years old in the year of the competition Scottish Gymnastics Level 4 Team rules can be found HERE on the competition details page of the website 6 Gymnasts in each team 4 Gymnasts compete on each apparatus 3 highest scores count towards the team total It may be necessary to limit the number of teams entered by any individual club. Clubs entering these competitions will be guaranteed one team entry each, additional teams may be allowed if there is time in the programme. Second teams may be subject to a draw depending on numbers Maximum two coaches per team as per FIG rules. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1 minute per gymnast apparatus warm-up VT: minimum 3 x warm-up vaults UB: minimum two touch warm Progression Awards Entry Fee A gymnast who scores the individual progression score for their age group in 2017 must move up to Level 3 in Team 1 st /2 nd /3 rd + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Trophy for the 1 st place team 140 per team, BACs Ref:[clubname]WAL4T 28 P a g e

29 Date Event Closing Date 25 Nov Gordon Forster Team Challenge 11 Oct (noon) Venue Eligibility Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HS Any female gymnast affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics as a silver/competitive member who fulfills competition specific eligibility criteria. Any gymnast who competes in the Gordon Forster Competition must compete in the Level 4 or above individual competition in the subsequent year Age Groups & Rules Teams Coaches Competition Format Awards Entry Fee GYMNASTS MAY ONLY ENTER 1 VOL TEAM COMPETITION IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR. Minimum 9 years old in the year of competition FIG Code with the exception of short Bar exercise BARS an exercise with less than 5 different coded elements will be deducted 1.00 for each missing element Max 6 gymnasts in each team Max 4 gymnasts compete on each apparatus 3 highest scores count towards the team total It may be necessary to limit the number of teams entered by any individual club. Clubs entering these competitions will be guaranteed one team entry each, additional teams may be allowed if there is time in the programme. Second teams may be subject to a draw depending on numbers Maximum two coaches per team as per FIG rules. When submitting entries for a Scottish Gymnastics competition it is the responsibility of the club entering the gymnast to make sure that the coaches in attendance (minimum WA Level 2) are qualified and competent for the skills being performed by their gymnasts in the competition Warm-up and compete 10-minute general warm-up then 1½ minutes per gymnast apparatus warm-up Team 1 st /2 nd /3 rd + ribbons for 4 th /5 th /6 th Trophy for the 1 st place team 140 per team BACs Ref:[clubname]WAGFTC 29 P a g e