CANTERBURY PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

CANTERBURY PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS Preliminary Information Date: Venue: Time: Teams: Monday 15 June 2015. These 4 grades will be in the morning (8am 12.30pm). Entries Close: 5pm Thursday 4 June 2015. Olympia Gymsports, cnr Springs Rd and Corsair Drive, Wigram Park. Exact times for each grade will be decided after entries have closed. Two categories individual and teams of 3 or 4 (top 3 scores on each apparatus count). Maximum of 2 team entries or 8 gymnasts per grade per school. A 2 nd team from a school will be accepted on application to a maximum of 10 schools on a first in, first accepted basis. Maximum numbers accepted will be 120 in grade 1 plus 120 in grades 2, 3, & 4 combined Programme: For Recreation Grades Grade 1 suitable for children who are training at the first level of the incentive award scheme. Children who have gained a 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd placing in any individual category or on any apparatus the previous year in this competition, or have scored 34 total or an average of 8.5 or more in this grade in 2014 must advance to Grade 2. Grade 2 suitable for more advanced recreational gymnasts. Grade 3 for retired gymnasts who have previously competed in Levels/Steps 1, 2, and 3 at Canterbury competitions. Grade 4 for retired gymnasts who have previously competed in Levels/Steps 4 and above at Canterbury competitions. These grades are NOT FOR GYMNASTS WHO ARE PRESENTLY COMPETING IN COMPETITION GYMNASTICS. Attire: All grades may wear school PE uniform, shorts/t shirts, leotards or bike pants. This will not be part of the assessment. Age: Grade 1: minimum age 8 years on 1/1/15. Please refer to rules regarding placings in last year s schools competitions. Grade 2: minimum age 8 years on 1/1/15. Grade 3: minimum age 8 years on 1/1/15. Must not be a presently registered with GSNZ as a competition gymnast. Will have previously competed in Levels/Steps 1, 2, and 3 at Canterbury competitions. Grade 4: minimum age 8 years on 1/1/15. Must not be a presently registered with GSNZ as a competition gymnast. Will have previously competed in Levels/Steps 4 and above at Canterbury competitions. Staffing: A minimum of 1 adult per team or part thereof. Assistance: Olympia Gymsports ph 344 6060. 80

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CONT. Competitive Gymnastic grades Date: Monday 15 June 2015. The six steps, and IDP grades will be in the afternoon (from 12noon). Venue: Time: Judges: Olympia Gymsports, cnr Springs Rd and Corsair Drive, Wigram Park. Timetable will be circulated after entries have closed. Canterbury based. Programme: Children will compete their current WAG/MAG Steps/Levels/IDP routines as per the GSNZ manual. If voluntary music is required gymnasts are asked to bring this to the competition. THIS AFTERNOON SESSION IS FOR GYMNASTS WHO ARE PRESENTLY REGISTERED WITH GSNZ AND ARE COMPETING IN COMPETITION GYMNASTICS. Steps are 1 6, plus all IDP grades will be under IDP 7. Attire: All competitors must wear leotards. Age: Minimum age 8 years on 01/01/15. Staffing: A minimum of 1 adult per team or part thereof. Entries close: 5pm Thursday 5 June 2015 RULES Grade 1 Grade 4 Recreational routines will be available to view on YouTube. Key words for your search Canterbury Primary Schools Artistic Gymnastic Routines 2015 Grade 1 Bar Bar at shoulder to head height. Jump to catch bar to show 3 x swings legs may be bent. Release at back of 3 rd swing. Then from a box top place hands on bar and jump to front support; roll around bar forwards to finish in a tuck position; straighten legs to release and stand. Grade 1 Beam From standing at end of beam on a box approximately 20cm lower, step onto beam with one foot holding second foot stretched behind then place on beam in front of leg support; step forwards and swing leg forwards, backwards, forwards to immediate step; repeat on other leg; step hop, step hop, step hop (lifting bent knee up); walk to end of beam and step together; jump ½ turn to land. Grade 1 Floor Facing a mat supported against a wall stretch and swing to handstand; HOLD 2 seconds; step down joining feet together; backward roll to finish in straddle position (legs apart); immediately continue rolling backwards to shoulder stand with arms flat on ground behind head; roll forwards coming up on one knee to step forwards to stand. 81

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CONT. Grade 1 Vault Box top 1 section at least 30cm high. Beatboard slightly pulled out from the box top. Run and jump on the beatboard to show a stretched jump to land on top of the box top momentarily; then stretch jump off to land on may other side of box. Grade 2 Bar Bar at shoulder to head height Jump and circle backwards to front support; counterbalancing lift leg forwards and ½ turn; lift second leg backward to finish in front support; swing and perform 2 x high casts back to the bar; high push away dismount to stand. Grade 2 Beam From facing beam sideways place hands on beam jump and mount; swing one leg over, ¼ turn to sit in straddle; lift feet backwards and rise to stand; step hop, step hop, chasse (pony step); join feet together then show a 2 sec scale balance on 1 leg; step on toes and walk to the end of the beam; lower joining feet; star jump off the end to land. Grade 2 Floor Stretch forward and swing to scissor handstand; changing legs step back to stand feet together; jump ½ turn to land in straddle with arms up; roll forward to lie with heels just off the floor and arms stretched behind head; lift hips to shoulder stand position; roll forwards coming up on one knee to step forwards to stand; step hop takeoff to cartwheel to finish facing start position. Grade 2 Vault Box top 1 section at least 30 cm high. Beatboard slightly pulled out from the box top. Run and jump on the beatboard to show a stretched jump over the box to land on mat other side of box. Grade 3 Bar at shoulder to head height Jump and circle backwards to front support; counterbalancing lift leg forwards and ½ turn; lift second leg backward to finish in front support; swing and cast to back hip circle; cast to high push away dismount to stand. Grade 3 Beam From facing beam sideways place hands on beam and tuck feet on; quarter turn to stand; 4 steps forwards on toes lower; stretch jump crouch; ½ turn to stand; 4 steps backwards showing pointed toes; 4 x high kick steps, bodywave, fast steps to punch jump dismount. Grade 3 Floor Stretch jump to land on one foot; show scale balance HOLD 2 sec; step together and roll forwards to straddle stand arms up; immediately roll forwards to finish in lunge position; ½ turn; stretch swing to handstand forward roll to stand; chasse (pony step) split jump; step hop cartwheel; rebound jump. 82

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CONT. Grade 3 Vault Box top 3 sections at least 60cm high. Beatboard slightly pulled out from the box top. 60cm Crashmat. Run and jump on the beatboard to show a stretched jump to land on top of the box. Stretch then step forward and swing to handstand to land on back fully stretched onto 60cm crashmat. Grade 4 Bar 2 x Glide Swings with straight legs. Jump and circle backwards to front support; swing and cast to back hip circle; forward roll to L shape HOLD 2 sec; straighten legs to release and stand. Grade 4 Beam Hands on beam jump ¼ turn to clear straddle hold; lie on beam and show a supported shoulder stand; roll up to stand; 2 x high kick steps, stretch jump immediately connected to split jump, ½ turn on 1 foot to finish stretched on 2 feet; Agility Option may be performed before turn (back walkover, forward walkover, cartwheel, forward roll); bodywave; small run to roundoff dismount. Grade 4 Floor (Begin with first option combination); turn forwards and cartwheel ¼ turn; roll backwards to lunge; ½ turn to handstand forward roll; stretch jump immediate star jump; (finish with second and different agility combination) Backward walkover turn to forward walkover Forward walkover turn to backward walkover Back walkover roll backwards to handstand Cartwheel flic flac Propped cartwheel roll backwards to handstand High dive roll to cartwheel Handspring dive roll Handspring walkout cartwheel Propped cartwheel to cartwheel Cartwheel ¼ turn to back walkover Grade 4 Vault Handspring to flat back on 90cm matting 83

CANTERBURY PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Date: Time: Venue: Monday 22 June 2015. Entries close 5pm Thursday 11 June. 9am 2.30pm (session times for each grade will be available after close of entries). Olympia Gymnastic Sports cnr Springs Rd & Corsair Drive, Wigram Park. Entry Restrictions: Age: minimum age for all grades is 8 years as at 01/01/15 Competitive Grade: Levels 1 6, Stage 2, 3 and 4 gymnasts only. Gymnasts must be registered with an affiliated Rhythmic Gymnastic Club and be competing in the nominated grade at club and regional competitions in 2015. 2 copies of TV/AV sheets must be handed in by 5pm on 11 June to Olympia Gymnastic Sports, PO Box 160079, Hornby, Christchurch 8441. Gymnast or Gymnasts clubs should be able to supply these on request. Recreation Grade: Levels 1 6. Gymnasts must be registered as a recreation gymnast with an affiliated Rhythmic Gymnastic Club. 2 copies of TV/AV sheets must be handed in by 5pm on 11 June to Olympia Gymnastic Sports, P.O Box 160079, Hornby, Christchurch 8441. Ask your coach to provide these sheets. Novice Grade: Years 4 8. Must not be affiliated to a Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Participants must be from a school based programme. No TV/AV sheets required for this grade. Enquiries re routines can be obtained from Olympia Gymnastic Sports ph 344 6060 or email admin@olympia.org.nz. Schools wishing to use the facilities for practices are welcome and can phone the office for bookings. Apparatus and assistance with music selection is also available from the Olympia recreation equipment and music supplies to support schools. APPARATUS Competitive: Level: Apparatus One Apparatus Two One Hoop Two Ball Three Hoop Four Hoop Ribbon Five Rope Ribbon Six Rope Clubs Stage Two Rope Ball Stage Three Rope Ribbon Stage Four Hoop Clubs Junior International Rope Ribbon Recreation: Level: Apparatus One Apparatus Two One Hoop Two Ball Three Hoop Four Free Hoop Five Free Ball Six Rope Ball 84

Novice: Year Level Year Four Year Five Year Six Year Seven Year Eight RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CONT. Girls Ball Ribbon Hoop Ribbon Rope Novice Grade Only Routines have been provided but optional routines may be used that must include compulsory elements. Gymnasts need to supply their own music. Music 45s 1.00min Diagrams have been prepared to assist with interpretation of the written word but variations may be used. Directions and floor patterns are optional therefore turns maybe used to change directions. Try to use as much of the floor space as possible. Starting & finishing poses are optional encourage creativity. Arm movements are optional unless otherwise stated. Variations in interpretation are acceptable to suit your music. Before any of the routines are learnt, it is important that the skills included are practised first. All routines are performed up on toes unless otherwise stated. The Olympia gymnasium is available for hire during school time. Contact the Olympia office for details on 344 6060 Uniform A leotard is the most suitable garment to wear, however a close fitting T shirt and sports/bike pants are also suitable. It is possible to borrow the apparatus from Olympia Gymnastic Sports also. Equipment is available for purchase from Sports Distributors NZ Ltd Private Bag Box 300 226 Albany AUCKLAND Phone 09 415 8640 Fax 09 415 8656 Email:sdl@xtra.co.nz Edex Toys (Small ribbons & Hoops) Head Office Ph 09 415 5955 Ropes Hoops Balls Clubs Ribbons Suitable Apparatus Hemp or synthetic no handles Length = Proportionate to size Plastic or wood Size = Proportionate to size Rubber or plastic Diameter = 18 20cm Rubber or plastic Satin or similar material Width 4 6cm Length 4 metres. 85

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CONT. Basic Body Movements BODY LINE 1. Good posture is the key to good gymnastics and apparatus handling 2. Extension of the whole body to its fullest extent is required for excellence in gymnastic body movement. Encourage gymnasts to perform up on toes. 3. Body movements must be closely related to apparatus. 4. The entire body, head & arms must be involved. LEAPS/JUMPS 1. Leaps are performed from one foot. 2. Jumps are performed from two feet. 3. All leaps and jumps should BEGIN and END with bent knees for 2 reasons a. To enable the gymnast to push off the floor. b. To allow the gymnast to land softly and absorb the shock thus preventing injury. TURNS/PIVOTS 1. These are performed up on the ball of the foot, with erect body and the weight over the supporting leg. 2. The spotting technique is required for turns. This involves the technique of focusing the eyes on a fixed point, the head is the last to move and the first to arrive as the body completes the turn. LOCOMOTION MOVEMENTS 1. These include walking, running skipping, sliding and galloping movements. 2. Encourage a. Pointed toes b. Arms swinging freely from the shoulders. c. Keeping the body erect and focus straight ahead. BALANCES 1. Balances are frequently used as poses on one or two feet and are unlimited in variety. 2. Balances should be held to show the movement is in control. 3. They should not give the feeling of a stop in the routine. 86

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CONT. SUGGESTED NOVICE ROUTINES YEAR 4 Girls BALL All suggested novice routines must be performed in the 1 8 order as below. 1 2 3 4 Introduction four beats. Rotate ball over hands with four step/toe dance steps in a circle on spot. Hold ball in both hands throw and catch on the back of the hands. Backward body wave circle arms to the front with ball. Turn on two feet passing ball behind back. Bounce ball from side to side. 5 6 Walk up on toes rolling ball up & down on both arms twice. Throw ball with one hand and catch with one hand. 7 Bounce ball into a scissor leap. 8 Roll ball from side to side on floor. Kneel and rotate ball over hand three times then three times on floor roll ball forward with one arm. Voluntary finish. 87

YEAR 5 Girls RIBBON All suggested novice routines must be performed in the 1 8 order as below. 1 Step toe dance step 360 degree turn with horizontal snakes. 2 Chaine turn passing ribbon behind back. 3 Chasse stag leap. 4 Lunge to one side spirally ribbon in a circle in front then lunge to the other side with snakes. 5 Lunge preparation into a passé pivot circle ribbons overhead. 6 Arabesque balance performing vertical snakes. 7 8 Four skips backwards snaking ribbon horizontally. Run over snake patterns on the floor. Four steps forward with figure eight to sides. Finish pass ribbon to behind back gather up with other hand while raising arms forwards high up to side 88

YEAR 6 Girls HOOP All suggested novice routines must be performed in the 1 8 order as below. 1 Start holding hoop with both hands in front of body with hoop resting on the ground. Take a step forward bring feet together, holding hoop in both hands, throw hoop forward so that it flips over (completes half a turn) use a bend in the knees to assist the throw and catch. 2 Two cat leaps (bring one knee up, jump and swap legs in a scissor like motion) through the hoop. Turn hoop forward and finish with hoop stretched above head, up on toes. Repeat. 3 4 5 Two galloping steps (step side together x 2) to left. Lift and bed right leg, pass hoop overhead from right to left. Quarter turn to face hoop holding with both hands in front a. Moving towards hoop, roll hoop up body, over shoulder, and down back to catch. Then bring hoop to one side of the body in one hand. b. With hoop rotating around one hand, run with small steps and execute a cat leap continue running and finish with a hop. Small release of hoop from one hand to catch in the other hand (no rotation of hoop), then lead hoop across body and above head with a large arm circle, run in a curve. 6 Passe pivot, pass hoop around waist 7 Arabesque balance, axis spin of the hoop on the floor. 8 Reverse roll of the hoop, chaine turn, catch hoop. Finish with a pose of your choice. 89

YEAR 7 Girls RIBBON All suggested novice routines must be performed in the 1 8 order as below. 1 Attitude balance with vertical snakes in frontal plane. 2 Lunge with figure eight and finishing in backward body wave. 3 Chaine turn pass ribbon behind back followed with spirals with four waltz steps. 4 Small toss on toes into chasse turning cat leap. 5 6 Three circles on the floor stepping through pattern formed. Lunge preparation into a passé pivot with spirals. Turn on two feet with snakes. Chasse into astride split leap circling ribbon overhead. 7 Lunge preparation into skaters pivot with snakes. Walk backwards with spirals four steps. 8 Circle ribbon behind back catch ribbon with other hand drop stick & trap with foot. 90

YEAR 8 Girls ROPE All suggested novice routines must be performed in the 1 8 order as below. 1 Four skips forward through the rope. 2 3 Take doubled rope by both hands & chasse into tuck jump followed by a chasse astride split leap through open rope. Catch rope on foot into a front balance. Step out of rope turn on two feet passing rope behind back. 4 Walk forward swinging rope in a figure eight to both sides four times. 5 Swing double folded rope backwards drop one end of the rope pull through to the front and catch. Cross skipping forwards three times. 6 Rotate doubled rope to side throw. Catch on ends. 7 Large swing of the rope in lunge. Repeat to other side. 8 Kneel & wrap rope around waist & catch with other hand. 91