Men s Artistic Gymnastics National Development Plan 2018 Club Grades Contents 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
ALL judging is as per the FIG Code of Points 2017-2020 Cycle 14 unless specific rules apply. Each level progressively develops techniques and themes that will underpin high level performance. The gymnast should develop routines by learning elements following these progressive themes. Technique is common throughout the National Talent Pathway. The National Elite Grades are a significant challenge to even the most talented gymnasts. It is essential that coaches understand the technical pathways for developing skills, in order to make the good choices for the gymnasts development. The desire is to put the ARTISTRY back into our sports title, Men s Artistic Gymnastics, with a routine at each level for Artistic Preparation. The National Elite Grades remain as the principle route for selection into the Elite Performance Squad. The Club Grades have been upgraded and are more challenging for 2018-21 and include APP to promote artistry and performance confidence. 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
Club Grades (Team and Individual) National Elite Grades (Team and Individual) National Finals Age Group GYMNASTS MAY ONLY COMPETE IN ONE PATHWAY IN ANY ONE YEAR BUT MAY TRANSFER ACROSS IN EITHER DIRECTION IF THEIR PERFORMANCE LEVEL REQUIRES IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS National Finals Age Group Level 6 U14 4/4/3 Level 6 U14 3/3/2 Level 5 U13 4/4/3 Level 5 U13 3/3/2 Level 4 U12 5/5/4 Level 4 U12 4/4/3 Level 3 U11 5/5/4 Level 3 U11 4/4/3 Level 2 U10 6/6/4 Level 2 U10 6/6/4 Level 1 O8/U9 6/6/4 Level 1 O8/U9 6/6/4 Details of the competition structures will be available in the Gymnastics Irelands MAG Competition Guidelines 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
MAG GUIDELINES FOR SCORES/START VALUES FOR GYMNASTS FOLLOWING THE ELITE PATHWAY AGE PPP APP FX PH R V PB HB AA EG L1 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 68.0 EG L2 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 68.0 EG L3 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 68.0 EG L4 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 68.0 EG L5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 68.0 EG L6 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 68.0 U 12 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.4 4.0 4.0 73.00 U 14 4.5 4.5 4.5 3.2 4.5 4.5 77.00 U 16 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.0 4.8 4.8 79.00 U 18 5.1 5.1 5.1 4.4 5.1 5.1 81.00 SEN 5.2 5.2 5.2 4.8 5.2 5.2 82.00 WCH 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.2 5.8 5.8 85.00 OG 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.6 6.0 6.0 87.00 Target for E jury deductions to be <1.00 pts Gymnasts entering the National Elite Grades but scoring <70% average should consider the Club Grades and National Talent Pathway Gymnasts not selected for Elite Performance Squad or TOP programme squads may continue to aspire to the Elite Pathway if their average is between 70-85%. 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
MAG GUIDELINES FOR SCORES/START VALUES FOR GYMNASTS TO CONSIDER MOVING FROM THE ELITE PATHWAY TO THE NATIONAL PATHWAY/CLUB GRADES AGE PPP FX PH R V PB HB AA EG L1 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 49.00 EG L2 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 49.00 EG L3 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 49.00 EG L4 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 49.00 EG L5 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 49.00 EG L6 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 49.00 U 12 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 72.00 U 14 4.2 4.2 4.2 2.8 4.2 4.2 74.00 U 16 4.5 4.5 4.5 3.6 4.5 4.5 76.00 U 18 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.4 5.0 5.0 78.00 SEN 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.8 5.0 5.0 80.00 Gymnasts entering the Club Grades would generally be expected to follow the National Pathway, however, those scoring >90% should consider transferring to the Elite Pathway 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
2018-20 NATIONAL SETWORK APPARATUS REQUIREMENTS CLUB GRADES Level 1 O8/U9 Level 2 U10 Level 3 U11 Floor Pommel/mushroom Rings Vault P Bars H Bar PPP 12 x 2 strip 12 x 2 strip 12 x 2 strip or diagonal High mushroom 60cms High mushroom 60cms with one handle High mushroom 60cms with handle Loops 10cms landing mat 30cms optional 10cms landing mat 30cms optional Springboard with 2m x 1m x 60cm block +10cm landing mat Springboard with 30cms landing mats Springboard with 70cms +/- 5cms landing mats 140cms Gloves & loops Paralettes 140cms Gloves & loops Paralettes 180cms Gloves & loops Paralettes Level 4 U12 12 x 2 strip or diagonal Pommel Horse (low) no handles 10cms landing mat 30cms optional Springboard and vaulting table (115cms) with 70cms +/- 5cms landing mats 180cms Chalk bar 10cms landing mat 30cms optional Paralettes Level 5 U13 Diagonal Pommel Horse (low) no handles 10cms landing mat 30cms optional Vaulting Table at 125cms +/- 5cms with mats level with the vault table 180cms Chalk bar 10cms landing mat 30cms optional Paralettes Level 6 U14 Diagonal Pommel Horse (springboard permitted) 10cms landing mat 30cms optional Vaulting Table at 125cm Competition landing. 180cms Chalk bar 10cms landing mat 30cms optional Paralettes 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
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PPP Element PPP Please note these are signposts of some available deductions C of P Consideration All hold elements No stop is non-recognition as well as -0.5 Bridge D Shape Chest roll to handstand / bent arm handstand Performance expectation shoulders at least vertical above hands. If shoulders not vertical, away from hands towards feet use angular deviations away from perfect hold positions: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Performance expectation shoulders at least vertical above hands/heels. If shoulders not vertical, away from rest of body, use angular deviations away from perfect hold positions: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Body angle if appropriate handstand not achieved: If hold not required: 16-30 = 0.1, 31-45 = 0.3, >45 = 0.5 + non-recog. If hold required: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Lack of arm extension: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Press elements Interrupted upward movement - 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Two or more attempts strength/hold part - 0.3, 0.5 Through handstand in splits Splits, including swim through. Handstand dip (90 ) Manna Leg angles above horizontal 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Hips not square: 16-30 = 0.1, 31-45 = 0.3, >45 = 0.5 + non-recog. Legs not flat: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Above 90 arm bend: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Legs lower than vertical = 0.5 ded + non recog From vertical: Russian Lever 0-45 = 0.3 ded, If legs 46 -<90 =0.1 ded. 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 1 O8/U9 and LEVEL 2 U10 PHYSICAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME Element Description (all element values = 1.00) Performance Considerations 1 On paralettes straddle press to handstand (2 secs) 2 Lower Straddle Lever (2 secs) lift to pike stand Exercise should be performed fluently and moving towards virtuous presentation 3 Step to handstand (2 secs) roll to straddle sit immediate fold (show for 2 secs) End positions to be clearly shown but do not need to be held for excessive amount of time 4 Swim through to front lie (chest flat to floor) Coaches should put an emphasis towards artistic performance 5 Push up and show front support position and slide out to long front and clean lines support (2 secs) 6 Dorsal raise shaper - arms extended, show for 2 seconds Roll to front 7 Closed chest dish shaper - arms extended show for 2 seconds 8 Arms and legs - push to bridge 9 Lower down, bringing knees in, roll over to kneeling, Raise up through D shape 10 Chest roll to bent arm handstand, rock down squat feet in piked and stand up to finish applicable. 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 3 U11 and LEVEL 4 U12 PHYSICAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME Element Description (all values 1.00 per element) Performance Considerations 1 On paralettes straddle press to handstand (2 secs) lower down to straddle lever (2 secs) lifts out to pike stand and stand up Exercise should be performed fluently and moving towards 2 Step to handstand (2 seconds) virtuous presentation 3 Full pirouette forward roll to straddle sit immediate fold (2 secs) End positions to be clearly shown but do not need to be held for excessive amount of time 4 Swim through to lay position (chest on floor) Coaches should put an emphasis towards artistic performance 5 Push up and show front support slide out to long front support (2 secs) and clean lines 6 Dorsal raise shaper (2 secs) roll over to 7 Dish shape (2 secs) lay down 8 Push to bridge (2 seconds) lower down 9 Bringing knees in, roll over to kneeling, grasp ankles and push to D shape 10 Chest roll to handstand (2 secs) lower to pike stand, stand up and present. applicable 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 5 U13 and LEVEL 6 U14 PHYSICAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME Element Description (all values 1.00 per element) Performance Considerations 1 On paralettes pike press to handstand (2 secs) 2 Dip (90 degree bend) push to handstand (2 sec) Exercise should be performed fluently and moving towards virtuous presentation 3 Lower down to straddle lever (2 secs) lift out to pike stand and stand up End positions to be clearly shown but do not need to be held for excessive amount of time 4 Step to handstand (2 secs), full pirouette, forward roll to straddle sit immediate fold forwards 5 Swim through to lay position (lowering chest onto floor) Coaches should put an emphasis towards artistic performance and clean lines 6 Push to front support (2 secs) slide out to long front support (2 secs) 7 Dorsal raise shaper (2 secs) roll over to Dish shape (2 secs) lay down 8 Push to bridge (2 secs) lower down 9 Lower down, bringing knees in, roll over to kneeling, grasp ankles and push to D shape 10 Chest roll to handstand (2 secs), half pirouette, lower to pike stand, and stand up to present. applicable 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
APP Please note these are signposts of some available deductions As a judge, you need to understand the artistic expectation, and what is reasonable to expect for leg/toe extension, leg amplitude, split achieved etc. Element C of P Consideration Kick-step / Kick / Scissor-kick All hold elements APP Performance expectation leg >30 above horizontal. 16-30 = 0.1, 0-15 = 0.3, below horizontal = 0.5 <2 secs 0.3. No stop 0.5 and non-recognition All leaps / jumps Lack of height or amplitude on flight elements: 0.1, 0.3 Stag jump Fouette Performance expectation Back leg horizontal. Below horizontal: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Performance expectation raised leg reaches horizontal, lower leg at least vertical. Less than 90 split between legs: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Chest upright (ie vertical): 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Straddle jump Performance expectation legs horizontal: Below horizontal: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Less than 90 split betwenlegs: 0-15 = 0.1, 16-30 = 0.3, 31-45 = 0.5 Other technical/aesthetic errors 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Global deduction for lack of rhythm, non- 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 dynamic movements and excessive holding for over 3 seconds Arms presented ABOVE horizontal Hands can be slightly behind shoulders by 30 and be up to 30 above horizontal. Any more than this will incur a 0.1 deduction each time. 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
Scissor Kick and Kick Step Angular deviations from perfect hold positions Small Up to 15 0.1 ded Medium 16 30 0.3 ded Large 31 45 0.5 ded 45 0.5 ded non recognition from D J ury 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 6 ARTISTIC PREPARATION PROGRAMME Element Description (all values 1.00 per element) Performance Considerations 1 Straight Jump with full turn 2 Lunge, then step back Refer to detailed performance considerations in the tabs alongside the videos online. 3 Y scale 4 Arch back 5 Straddle stand 6 Lift to Stalder support position, roll back to shoulder stand 7 Roll to stand with straight legs 8 High kick 9 Scissor kick jump 10 Fouette and arabesque 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
FLOOR Element All Performance Considerations Handspring, rebound jump; all flight elements. Arabesque C of P Consideration Deviation from performance considerations stated are technical deductions: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Lack of height or amplitude on flight elements: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Performance expectation: Raised leg 30 above horizontal. Below horizontal 0.5 and non-recog. Horizontal = 0.5, 0-15 = 0.3, 16-30 = 0.1, Dive roll Non-distinct position: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Holds <2 secs = 0.3. No stop = 0.5 and non-recognition. Handstand into front support Landings See performance considerations also. Floor area deductions Kick-step Controlled, otherwise use technical error: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Unsteadiness, minor adjustment of feet, or excessive arm swings: 0.1 Slight imbalance, small step or hop: 0.1 per step Large step or hop, or touch mat with 1 or 2 hands: 0.3 Routines performed on a strip will not be penalised for going over the 12 metres. Other routines are judged as per FIG regulations. Performance expectation Leg >30 above horizontal 16-30 = 0.1, 0-15 = 0.3, Below horizontal = 0.5 Number of steps Exceeding the number of steps stated will incur a 0.3 deduction regardless of how many extra taken. 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
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LEVEL 1 O8/U9 FLOOR EXERCISE (12m x 2m strip) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations 1 2-3 steps hurdle step handspring rebound jump and land (2.0) 2 Scissone leap landing on one leg step 1 2 turn, cartwheel, cartwheel ¼ turn backward roll to front support (1.5) Technical excellence in each of the individual elements. 3 Lower hips to floor kip through to front leg splits (2 secs) (1.5) Rhythm and artistry throughout the routine. 4 Slide back leg round to pike sit and fold forwards, into backward roll Landings should be controlled and well presented. to straddle stand (1.5) 5 Present arms to side, place hands on floor straddle lift into handstand (not held) roll forwards to stand (2.0) 6 Into 2 3 steps dive forward roll to stand (1.5) applicable. 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 2 U10 FLOOR EXERCISE (12m x 2 m strip) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations 1 2 3 steps handspring to one leg immediate handspring into rebound jump land (2.5) 2 Immediate scissone leap landing on one leg step ½ turn (1.0) Technical excellence in each of the individual elements. 3 Cartwheel, cartwheel ¼ turn backward roll to front support (2.5) Rhythm and artistry throughout the routine. 4 Lower hips to floor, slide feet up into straddle lift into handstand (2 Landings should be controlled and well presented. sec) roll forwards into (2.0) 5 Jump half turn to land (0.5) 6 2-3 steps dive forward roll to stand immediate jump full turn to land (1.5) applicable 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 3 U11 FLOOR EXERCISE (strip or diagonal) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations 1 Tuck backward roll into 2 x backflip stretch jump to land (2.0) 2 2 3 steps handspring to one leg immediate handspring into rebound jump land (2.0) Technical excellence in each of the individual elements. Rhythm and artistry throughout the routine. 3 Jump half turn, step cartwheel, cartwheel ¼ turn backward roll to Landings should be controlled and well presented. front support (1.5) 4 Lower hips to floor, slide feet upwards into straddle lift into handstand (2 secs) lower to stand (1.5) 5 Y balance (2 secs) (0.5) 6 2-3 steps tuck front somersault immediate punch dive forward roll to stand. (2.5) applicable 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 4 U12 FLOOR EXERCISE (12 x 2 strip or diagonal) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations 1 2 3 steps handspring to one leg immediate handspring dive forward roll, scissone leap landing on one leg step ½ turn (2.5) 2 Step cartwheel, cartwheel ¼ turn backward roll through handstand lower to front support (1.5) Technical excellence in each of the individual elements. Rhythm and artistry throughout the routine. 3 Step to side into 2 double leg circles stop in front support, lower Landings should be controlled and well presented. hips to floor (1.0) 4 Slide feet forwards into straddle lift to handstand (2 secs) into half pirouette forward roll (2.0) 5 Kick step ½ turn, Y balance (2 secs) release leg and lower to floor (1.0) 6 Hurdle step into round off 2 backflips tuck back salto to land (2.0) applicable 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 5 U13 FLOOR EXERCISE (diagonal) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations 1 3 steps handspring tuck front salto punch dive forward roll to stand, scissone leap landing on one leg step ½ turn (2.5) Technical excellence in each of the individual elements. 2 2 3 steps hurdle step round off backflip tuck back salto to land (2.0) Rhythm and artistry throughout the routine. 3 Fall to prone push to front support, step to the side into 2 double leg Landings should be controlled and well presented. circles, stop in front support (1.0) 4 Lower hips to ground, slide feet upwards into straddle press to handstand (2 secs) half pirouette roll forwards (1.5) 5 Kick step ½ turn, Y balance (2 secs) release leg and lower to floor (1.0) 6 2 3 steps hurdle step round off backflip straight back salto to land (2.0) applicable 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
LEVEL 6 U14 FLOOR EXERCISE (diagonal) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations 1 3 steps into round off whip back, tuck back salto to land (2.0) 2 3 steps handspring straight front salto to land, fall to prone (2.0) 3 Press to front support, step leg to the side into 2 flairs finish in front leg splits (2 secs) (1.0) Technical excellence in each of the individual elements. Rhythm and artistry throughout the routine. Landings should be controlled and well presented. 4 From splits turn placing hands on floor, straddle press to handstand (2 secs) roll out into jump half turn (1.5) 5 2-3 steps tuck front salto punch dive forward roll to stand across the side of the floor, scissone leap landing on one leg step ½ turn into corner (1.5) 6 Y-balance (2 secs) release leg and lower to the floor, 3 steps into round off backflip straight back salto to land (2.0) applicable 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
POMMEL HORSE Pommel Horse Please note these are signposts of some available deductions Element C of P Consideration All Performance Considerations Deviation from performance considerations stated are technical deductions: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 All Touching apparatus 0.1 Hitting apparatus 0.5 Circle elements Skewing deductions, taken for each circle: >15-30 = 0.1, >30-45 = 0.3, >45 = 0.5 Circle elements Single leg elements Shoulders moving from start direction on mushroom: >15-30 = 0.1, >30-45 = 0.3, >45 = 0.5 Big emphasis of 2013-16 cycle - too often a lack of deduction means that those performed excellently are not rewarded. Remember that the FIG exercise expectation is: during scissors and single leg swings, the gymnast must demonstrate a significant elevation of his hips and a large separation of the legs. Lack of amplitude commonly seen but often not deducted, with a small or medium deduction possible. Reward the better by deducting those poorly performed 0.1, 0.3 Touching or hitting the apparatus 0.1, 0.5 2018-2020 MAG Club Grades January 2018
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LEVEL 1 O8/U9 HIGH MUSHROOM Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Mushroom height approx 60cms From front support, step to the side or jump into 7 1 x double leg circles The first circle is considered an entry circle. The middle 5 circles will be judged 2.0 each. The seventh circle is considered an exit circle. Each gymnast should complete 7 double leg circles. Each gymnast may have up to 5 attempts to complete the circles. Counting will stop when the gymnast reaches 7 circles. The circles should be fluent and well extended from the shoulders. Control should be demonstrated throughout the routine. Shoulder displacement should be symmetrical through side support positions. Shoulders should remain in the same direction throughout the routine. applicable
LEVEL 2 U10 HIGH MUSHROOM WITH ONE HANDLE Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Mushroom height approx 60cms with one handle 1 From front support, step to the side or jump into 5 x double leg circles across the handle The circles should be fluent and well extended from the shoulders. Control should be demonstrated throughout the routine. 5 circles will be judged 2.0 each. Each gymnast should complete 5 double leg circles. Each gymnast may have up to 5 attempts to complete the circles. Counting will stop when the gymnast reaches 5 circles. Shoulder displacement should be symmetrical through side support positions. Shoulders should remain in the same direction throughout the routine applicable
LEVEL 3 U11 HIGH MUSHROOM WITH ONE HANDLE Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Mushroom height approx 60cms with one handle 1 From support, step to the side into 5 double leg circles on the handle (2.00 for each circle) The circles should be fluent and well extended from the shoulders. Control should be demonstrated throughout the routine. Each gymnast should perform 6 double leg circles if continuous Each gymnast may have up to 5 attempts to complete the 5 double leg circles Each stop / fall 0.5pts will be deducted. Shoulder displacement should be symmetrical through side support positions applicable
LEVEL 4 U12 POMMEL HORSE (LOW) NO HANDLES Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Pommel Horse (Low) No handles From support, step to the side into 1 3 outward double leg circles The circles should be fluent and well extended from the shoulders. 2 Sivado Control should be demonstrated throughout the routine. 3 3 inward double leg circles to finish in front support on the third circle Shoulder displacement should be symmetrical through side support positions. Successful travel must conclude within the relevant end zone and be completed with hands and shoulders parallel. applicable
LEVEL 5 U13 POMMEL HORSE (LOW) NO HANDLES Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Pommel Horse (Low) No Handles 1 2 outward double leg circles 2 Sivado The circles should be fluent and well extended from the shoulders. 3 2 inward double leg circles Control should be demonstrated throughout the routine. 4 Magyar, finishing with flank to the side Shoulder displacement should be symmetrical through side support positions. Each gymnast should complete at least one extra circle to finish exercise. Successful travel must conclude within the relevant end zone and be completed with hands and shoulders parallel. applicable
LEVEL 6 U14 POMMEL HORSE Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance considerations Pommel Horse (FIG), springboard if required From stand, jump into 1 2 or 3 inward loops (2.00) The circles should be fluent and well extended from the shoulders. 2 Step up with quarter turn into 2 x circles on handles into (2.00) Control should be demonstrated throughout the routine. 3 Czech into 2 x circles (2.00) Shoulder displacement should be symmetrical through side support positions. 4 On third circle ¼ turn to front support and travel back to the end into 2 x inward loop (2.00) Successful travel must conclude within the relevant end zone and be completed with hands and shoulders parallel. 5 Schwabenflank (2.00) applicable
Rings Please note these are signposts of some available deductions Element C of P Consideration RINGS All Performance Considerations Deviation from performance considerations stated are technical deductions: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 For example: Touching straps with arms in held positions: 0.3, Support on straps with arms in held positions: 0.5 Swings Legs apart or other poor execution during jump or lift to rings Refer to diagrams which show the relevant deductions for height of the shoulders and hips in swings. 0.3 All Touching cables with arms, feet or other parts of body: 0.3 Support on cables with feet or legs: 0.5 and non-recognition. All Non-distinct body position: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 All Strength with swing or vice versa: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Tucked top planche Yamawaki Holds Dismount Inlocations and dislocations Arm bending Additional full intermediate swings Timing starts when body movement stops. Position back horizontal with shoulders. Split of the knees (0.1, 0.3) at the back of the swing. This could lead to a split of the knees throughout the element which would be a separate deduction. Bending of the arms is a regular error, most likely to be a 0.1, 0.3. Support phase should lead to a discussion for D jury (non-recognition likely) and a deduction for lack of rhythm, 0.3. <2 secs 0.3. No stop 0.5 and non-recognition. Shape, height, landing. No deductions for the height of the shoulders unless stated. 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 deductions each time for excessive arching / piking / lack of shoulder flexibility Note that cast from pike with bent arms into swings is acceptable Given 0.5 deduction for chronological error plus 0.5 deduction for the intermediate swing.
SWING DEDUCTIONS Up to 15 = 0.1 ded 16-30 = 0.3 ded 31-45 = 0.5 ded > 45 = 0.5 ded + non-recognitionfrom D Jury
LEVEL 1 O8/U9 RINGS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations 1 Gymnast to be strapped onto rings with loops. Gloves optional. Static inlocation and show German hang (2.00) continue into immediate cast Swings should show fluency and amplitude, achieving an end Swing backwards, swing forwards (2.00) 2 position with the body towards the vertical line. 3 Swing backwards, swing forwards (2.00) Swings through the rings should show increasing amplitude on Swing backwards, swing forwards (2.00) each swing. 4 5 Swing backwards, swing forwards (2.00) Coach steps in and lower to hang applicable
LEVEL 2 U10 RINGS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High Rings with 10cms (30cms optional) landing mat 1 Muscle up into support (2 secs) (2.5) Swings should show fluency and amplitude, achieving an end 2 Half lever (2 secs) (2.0), roll back to inverted hang with straight arms and cast into (0.5) 3 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) 4 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) 5 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) 6 Into tuck back salto to land (2.0) position with the body towards the vertical line. Held elements should show clear body positions with rings minimum parallel and wrists and elbows clear of the straps. applicable
LEVEL 3 U11 RINGS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High Rings with 10cms (30cms optional) landing mat 1 Static inlocation, circle round to hang (1.0) 2 Muscle up (1.5) to support (2 secs) (1.5) Swings should show fluency and amplitude, achieving an end position with the body towards the vertical line. 3 Lift legs to half lever (2 secs) (2.0) Roll back to inverted hang Held elements should show clear body positions with rings 4 Cast forwards into swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) minimum parallel and wrists and elbows clear of the straps. 5 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) 6 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) 7 Into straight back salto to land (1.0) applicable
LEVEL 4 U12 RINGS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High Rings with 10cms (optional 30cms) landing mat 1 Static inlocation circle up to inverted hang (0.5) 2 Cast forwards into inlocation back up rise to half lever (2 secs) (1.0) Swings should show fluency and amplitude. 3 Lift to pike stoop position (2 secs) (1.0) Held elements should show clear body positions with rings minimum parallel and wrists and elbows clear of the straps. 4 Circle back to inverted hang with straight arms, lower to back planche (2 secs) (2.0) 5 Lower to German hang lift back to inverted hang (0.5) 6 Kip into dislocation (1.0) 7 Dislocation (1.0) 8 Dislocation (level with rings) (1.5) 9 Into straight back salto (1.5) Swings through the rings should show increasing amplitude on each swing. applicable
LEVEL 5 U13 RINGS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High Rings with 10cms (30cms optional) landing mat 1 Static inlocation circle up to inverted hang (0.5) Swings should show fluency and amplitude, achieving an end 2 Cast forwards into inlocation (1.5) position with the body towards the vertical line. 3 Back up rise to half lever (2 secs) (2.0) Held elements should show clear body positions with rings minimum parallel and wrists and elbows clear of the straps. 4 Straddle press to handstand (2 secs) (2.0) Swings through the rings should show increasing amplitude on 5 Bail into dislocation (rings height) (2.5) each swing. 6 Straight back salto (1.5) applicable
LEVEL 6 U14 RINGS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High Rings with 10cms (optional 30cms) landing mat 1 Static inlocation circle up to inverted hang (1.0) Swings should show fluency and amplitude, achieving an end position with the body towards the vertical line. 2 Cast forwards into inlocation (1.5) Held elements should show clear body positions with rings minimum 3 Honma (1.5) and lift back to straddle lever (2 secs) (1.5) parallel and wrists and elbows clear of the straps. 4 Straddle press to handstand (2 secs) (1.5) Swings through the rings should show increasing amplitude on each swing. 5 Bail (1.0) into dislocation above rings and straight back salto to land (2.0) applicable
VAULT Vault Please note these are signposts of some available deductions Phases C of P Consideration All Performance Considerations Deviation from performance considerations stated are technical deductions: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 All Non-distinct body position: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 2 nd flight / flight Insufficient height, no conspicuous rise of the body: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Landing Lack of extension in preparation for landing: 0.1, 0.3 All An incomplete vault or vault recognised as a different vault to the one denoted in the grade book is deemed an invalid vault, and will score 0.00. For example, straight front salto into immediate dive roll if no dive roll performed, vault scores 0.00. For example, straight front salto into immediate dive roll if tucked salto performed, vault scores 0.00. Straight front salto shape and take off position for dive forward roll
LEVEL 1 O8/U9 VAULT Element Description Performance Considerations Block 2m x 1m x 60cm and landing mat 10cm. 1 Using 1 springboard, 15m run up ¾ straight salto to flat back (10.0) Powerful, dynamic run up. Distinct body shape on springboard leading to heel acceleration. Feet can hit first. applicable
LEVEL 2 U10 VAULT Element Description Performance Considerations Springboard onto landing area of 30cms landing mat with agility mat. From a run up to 15 metres 1. Straight front salto into immediate dive roll to stand (10.0) Powerful, dynamic run up. Distinct body shape on springboard leading to heel acceleration. Distinct body shape in flight (as per diagram) and rotation into a dynamic rebound for the roll (roll not judged). applicable
LEVEL 3 U11 VAULT Element Description Performance Considerations 1 Springboard onto FIG landing area plus 70cms +/- 5cms landing mat with agility mat. From a run up to 15 metres run up Straight front salto into immediate dive roll to stand. (10.0) Powerful, dynamic run up. Distinct body shape on springboard leading to heel acceleration. Distinct body shape in flight (as per diagram) and rotation into a dynamic rebound for the roll (roll not judged). applicable
LEVEL 4 U12 VAULT Element Description Performance Considerations 1 Springboard and vaulting table (115cms) onto FIG landing area plus760cms +/- 5cm landing mat. From a run up to 20 metres, Straight front salto over vaulting table into immediate dive roll to stand. (10.0) Powerful, dynamic run up. Distinct body shape on springboard leading to heel acceleration. Distinct body shape in flight (as per diagram) and rotation into a dynamic rebound for the roll (roll not judged). applicable
LEVEL 5 U13 VAULT Element Description Performance Considerations Vaulting Table at 125cms +/- 5cms with mats level with the vault table 1 Tsukahara (straight) prep, landing on back onto mats level with the vaulting table. (10.0) Powerful, dynamic run up. Distinct body shape on springboard leading to powerful dynamic first flight. The point of contact with the table (block) should show a clear elevation into the second flight phase. A distinctive body shape should be maintained throughout the second flight. Clean and clear preparation for landing. applicable
LEVEL 6 U14 VAULT Element Description Performance Considerations Vaulting Table at 125cm Competition landing. 1 Either Handspring (8.0) or Powerful, dynamic run up. Distinct body shape on springboard leading to powerful dynamic first flight. 2 Handspring tuck front (10.0) The point of contact with the table (block) should show a clear elevation into the second flight phase. Plus 3 Tucked Tsukahara (10.0) A distinctive body shape should be maintained throughout the second flight. Clean and clear preparation for landing. FINAL SCORE IS THE AVERAGE OF TWO VAULTS Deductions as FIG applicable
PARALLEL BARS Parallel Bars Please note these are signposts of some available deductions Element C of P Consideration All Performance Considerations Holds Swings Long swing elements Angular deviations on perfect held positions Deviation from performance considerations stated are technical deductions: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 <2 secs 0.3. No stop 0.5 and nonrecognition. See diagram of general swing deductions: front and back swings, skills to handstand, swings under bar. Touching and hitting the floor: 0.1, 0.5, a very common error. Bent arms: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 particularly on the upward phase on swing. Up to 15 = 0.1 ded 16-30 = 0.3 ded 31-45 = 0.5 ded > 45 = 0.5 ded + non-
SWING DEDUCTIONS Swings to handstand Swings Under bar swings
Long swing final positions (deduction from shoulder angle)
LEVEL 1 U10 PARALLEL BARS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Bar Height 140cm. 10cm landing mat permitted. Springboard if required 1 Float upstart to straddle sit on bars (2.0) Swings in support should be dynamic and extended and achieve good end positions. 2 Close legs to half lever (2 sec) (1.5) Held parts should be clearly shown with distinct line. 3 Lift towards Russian lever and press out into (1.0) Elements through hang should be dynamic, clear of the floor, and 4 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) show good understanding of technique, with minimal movement of the hands. 5 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) Element 7 Flank dismount as per swings diagram. 6 Swing backwards, swing forwards (1.0) 7 Swing backwards step to one rail into flank dismount to land. (2.5) applicable
LEVEL 2 U10 PARALLEL BARS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Bar Height 140cm. 10cm landing mat permitted. Springboard if required 1 Float upstart to half lever (2 secs ) (2.0) Swings in support should be dynamic and extended and achieve good end positions. 2 Straddle press to handstand (2 sec) (2.0) Held parts should be clearly shown with distinct line. 3 Swing forwards, swing backwards (1.0) Elements through hang should be dynamic, clear of the floor, and 4 Swing forwards, swing backwards to handstand (1.5) show good understanding of technique, with minimal movement of the hands. 5 Swing forwards, swing backwards to handstand (1.5) Element 6 Flank dismount as per swings diagram. 6 Swing forwards, swing backwards step to one rail flank dismount through handstand. (2.0) applicable
LEVEL 3 U11 PARALLEL BARS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Bar Height 180cm 10cm landing mat permitted. Springboard - permitted Swings in support should be dynamic and extended and achieve 1 Long upstart to half lever (2 secs) (1.5) good end positions. 2 Straddle press to handstand (2 secs) (1.5) Held parts should be clearly shown with distinct line. 3 Swing forwards swing backwards to handstand (1.5) Elements through hang should be dynamic, clear of the floor, and show good understanding of technique, with minimal movement of 4 Swing forwards swing backwards into half pirouette (2.0) the hands. 5 Swing forwards swing backwards to handstand (1.5) Taller gymnasts should avoid hitting the floor by bending their legs on the under bar elements. 6 Longswing prep to land (2.0) Pirouettes should be performed with good body line and achieve Or handstand. 7 Held handstand step to one rail flank dismount to land (1.0) Swinging pirouettes showing a pausing phase before or during the turn will be deducted (0.5). Or Longswing prep dismount can be performed from above 45 o. All 8 Tuck back salto to land (1.5) other dismounts must be performed from handstand. Overall start value will be dependent on which dismount the gymnast performs. TOTAL SCORE Dependent on dismount. Deductions as FIG applicable
LEVEL 4 U12 PARALLEL BARS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Bar Height 180cms 10cm landing mat permitted. Springboard. 1 Jump front uprise swing to handstand (2 secs) (1.0) Swings in support should be dynamic and extended and achieve 2 Moy (bent legged or straight) into swing back to straddle lever (2 good end positions. secs) (2.0) Held parts should be clearly shown with distinct line. 3 Press to handstand (2 secs) (1.0) Elements through hang should be dynamic, clear of the floor, and 4 Swing forwards swing backwards to handstand (1.5) show good understanding of technique, with minimal movement of the hands. 5 Swing forwards swing backwards into half pirouette (1.5) Pirouettes should be performed with good body line and achieve 6 Swing forwards swing backwards to handstand (1.0) handstand. 7 Long swing prep (2.0) Swinging pirouettes showing a pausing phase before or during the turn will be deducted (0.5). Or Dismount should show amplitude and a visible lift from the bars. 8 Tuck back salto (1.5) Longswing prep dismount can be performed from above 45 o. All other dismounts must be performed from the handstand. Overall start value will be dependent on which dismount the gymnast performs. TOTAL SCORE Dependent on dismount. Deductions as FIG applicable
LEVEL 5 U13 PARALLEL BARS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Bar Height-180 cm. 10cm landing mat permitted. Springboard Swings in support should be dynamic and extended and achieve 1 Jump front uprise swing to handstand (2 secs) (1.5) good end positions. 2 Moy (bent legged or straight) into swing back to handstand (2 secs) Held parts should be clearly shown with distinct line. (2.0) Elements through hang should be dynamic, clear of the floor, and 3 Undersomersault to support finish in half lever (2 secs) (2.0) show good understanding of technique, with minimal movement of the hands. 4 Straddle press to handstand (2 secs) (1.0) Pirouettes should be performed with good body line and achieve 5 Swing forwards swing backwards into half pirouette (1.5) handstand. 6 Swing forwards swing backwards to held handstand (2 secs) (1.0) Swinging pirouettes showing a pausing phase before or during the turn will be deducted (0.5). 7 Into straight back salto. (1.0) Dismount should show amplitude and a visible lift from the bars. applicable
LEVEL 6 U14 PARALLEL BARS Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Bar Height-180 cm. 10cm landing mat permitted. Springboard Swings in support should be dynamic and extended and achieve 1 Jump front uprise swing to handstand (2 secs) (1.0) good end positions. 2 Moy (bent legged or straight) into swing back to handstand (2 secs) Held parts should be clearly shown with distinct line. (2.0) Elements through hang should be dynamic, clear of the floor, and 3 Undersomersault to support swing forwards to half lever (2 secs) show good understanding of technique, with minimal movement of (2.0) the hands. 4 Straddle press to handstand (2 secs) (1.0) Pirouettes should be performed with good body line and achieve handstand. 5 Swing forwards into stutz to horizontal (1.5) Swinging pirouettes showing a pausing phase before or during the 6 Swing forwards swing backwards into swinging half pirouette (1.0) turn will be deducted (0.5). 7 Swing forwards swing backwards into held handstand (2 secs) (0.5) Dismount should show amplitude and a visible lift from the bars. 8 Into straight back salto. (1.0) applicable
HIGH BAR Horizontal Bar Please note these are signposts of some available deductions Element C of P Consideration All Performance Considerations Deviation from performance considerations stated are technical deductions: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Well described expectations on Horizontal Bar. All Swings Performance expectation is above 45 Above horizontal: 22.5-45 = 0.1, 0 - <22.5 = 0.3, Below horizontal = 0.5 Strength with swing or vice versa: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 Skills to handstand Apply the FIG CoP deductions: 16-30 = 0.1, 31-45 = 0.3, Below 45 = 0.5 and non-recognition (Unless stated) All Deviation from plane of movement: 0.1, 0.3 Swings Skills to handstand unless stated
LEVEL 1 O8/U9 HIGH BAR (GLOVES AND LOOPS) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High bar loops and gloves. 1 Leg lift into dynamic body shaper (1.0) Swings should exhibit a hang phase through the bottom of the bar leading to a dynamic longswing, which passes through handstand. 2 Swing backwards swing forwards above horizontal (1.5) Head neutral throughout. 3 Swing backwards (above horizontal) (1.0) Into 4 Clear circle to front support or above (2.5) 5 Swing forwards swing backwards (1.0) 6 3 backward longswings (3.0) applicable ADDITIONAL LONGSWINGS DEDUCTED 0.50 EACH TIME
LEVEL 2 U10 HIGH BAR (GLOVES AND LOOPS) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High bar loops and gloves. 1 Leg lift into dynamic body shaper (1.5) Swings should exhibit a hang phase through the bottom of the bar leading to a dynamic longswing, which passes through handstand. 2 Swing backwards above horizontal (1.5) Head neutral throughout. 3 Swing forwards, swing backwards to handstand (1.5) Into 4 Clear circle to handstand (2.5) 5 3 backward longswings (3.0) applicable ADDITIONAL LONGSWINGS DEDUCTED 0.50 EACH TIME
LEVEL 3 U11 HIGH BAR (GLOVES AND LOOPS) Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations High bar loops and gloves. 1 Leg lift into dynamic body shaper 2 Into float upstart cast to handstand into (2.0) Swings should exhibit a hang phase through the bottom of the bar leading to a dynamic longswing, which passes through handstand. Head neutral throughout. 3 2 forward giants (2.0) 4 On 3rd upward swing finish in handstand (1.0) into 5 Clear circle to handstand (2.0) 6 3 backward giants (3.0) applicable ADDITIONAL LONGSWINGS DEDUCTED 0.50 EACH TIME
LEVEL 4 U12 HIGH BAR Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Competition High Bar with 10/30cms Landing mats From still hang in overgrasp. Swings should exhibit a hang phase through the bottom of the bar 1 Leg lift into dynamic body shaper (0.5) leading to a dynamic longswing, which passes through handstand. 2 Float upstart cast towards handstand (2.5) Head neutral throughout. 3 Clear circle to handstand (2.0) 4 3 backward giants (3.0) 5 On 3rd backward giant clear circle to handstand push off and land (2.0) applicable ADDITIONAL LONGSWINGS DEDUCTED 0.50 EACH TIME
LEVEL 5 U13 HIGH BAR Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Competition High Bar with 10/30cms landing mats From still hang in overgrasp. Swings should exhibit a hang phase through the bottom of the bar leading to a dynamic longswing, which passes through handstand. 1 Piked leg lift into dynamic body shaper back uprise to horizontal (0.5) into Head neutral throughout. 2 Clear circle to handstand into backward longswing (1.5) Turns should exhibit good control and body posture to the vertical line. 3 Into 2 swinging turns to handstand (3.0) Dismounts should show visible flight combining a controlled kick 4 3 backward giants (3.0) with no head movement, in preparation for a controlled landing. 5 Into straight back salto (2.0) applicable ADDITIONAL LONGSWINGS DEDUCTED 0.50 EACH TIME
LEVEL 6 U14 HIGH BAR Element Description (values indicated in italics) Performance Considerations Competition High Bar with 10/30cms landing mats From still hang in overgrasp. Swings should exhibit a hang phase through the bottom of the bar leading to a dynamic longswing, which passes through handstand. 1 Leg lift into dynamic body shaper into Head neutral throughout. 2 Back uprise to horizontal, clear circle to handstand (2.0) Dynamic entry and exit for in bar elements. 3 Backward giant stalder to handstand (1.5) Turns should exhibit good control and body posture to the vertical line. 4 Backward giant into blind turn (1.0) Hops should be controlled through the shoulders with good body 5 2 forward giants into top turn (2.0) posture with clear flight directed to the vertical line. 6 3 backward giant (2.0) Dismounts should show visible flight combining a controlled kick with no head movement, in preparation for a controlled landing. 7 into straight back salto (1.5) applicable ADDITIONAL LONGSWINGS DEDUCTED 0.50 EACH TIME