2012-2013 Ontario Provincial Level 1 & 2 Rules Men s Artistic Gymnastics Coaches and Judges Manual February 2013 (version 4.2)
Provincial Compulsory Program: General Information Article 1: Program 1.1 The Provincial Program consists of five categories of competition: Level 1 through 5 1.2 Levels 1 and 2 follow a compulsory exercise program. This document describes this program 1.3 Levels 3, 4 and 5 follow an optional exercise program as described in the document Ontario Provincial Levels 3, 4 and 5 Rules Article 2: Competitive Age Competitive Level Age Groups Level 1 8-9 10-12 13+ Level 2 8-9 10-12 13+ Furthermore, see Ontario Provincial Levels 3, 4 and 5 Rules Article 3: Modifications and Committee Responsibilities 3.1 These regulations must be used for all Ontario Provincial Level events 3.2 Clarifications for the Provincial Program may take place several times over the competition year - usually after a competition. Clarifications will be circulated to all clubs and will be posted on the GO Website Article 4: Competitive Regulations and Equipment Specifications See Ontario Provincial Levels 3, 4 and 5 Rules Article 5: Evaluation of the Exercises and Routine Construction 5.1 E-Score (Exercise Presentation) i. Every event has a potential start value of 10.0 + 0.1 stick bonus. Base scores are plus a bonus skill for 0.3, potential virtuosity for up to 0.2, and a stick bonus of 0.1. ii. Apparatus and behavior violations, extra swings, out of bounds, insufficient hold parts, etc. will be deducted as per FIG. iii. Aesthetic and basic form errors, angular deviation, extra steps, etc. will be deducted as follows. Error Small 0.1 Medium 0.2 Large 0.3 Fall 0.5 Deduction 5.2 Apparatus Deductions i. Apparatus s are additional specific errors outside of the FIG Code of Points and are effective within this rule-set only. Each of these specific apparatus s will be deducted as one medium error, 0.2, per infraction. 5.3 Performance Expectations
i. Performance expectations provide more detail about execution requirements and s such as required body positions and modified angular deviations. Any errors associated with performance expectations will be deducted as per all applicable E-score s. 5.4 Reference Images i. Reference images provide information about how elements are to be evaluated. ii. The techniques depicted in the pictures are not required nor are alternative techniques deducted; as long as they meet all execution requirements. 5.5 Hold Parts and Element Variations i. As per FIG, required holds must be held for minimum 2s. Momentary holds are defined as a definite controlled stop, for up to 1s. ii. Holding elements where not required is permitted, however, balance checks or lack of rhythm may result in execution s. This includes swings to handstand on parallel bars. iii. In some instances, gymnasts are permitted to perform variations of the compulsory elements. Variations are listed under performance expectations and have no additional value, nor do they incur s for adding a skill. Where variations of transitions are permitted, applicable E- score s apply. 5.6 Missing Elements and Transitions i. Compulsory elements will be recognized as they are executed in chronological order only. ii. An element is considered missing if it has been omitted or is performed in such a way as to be unrecognizable. Missing elements will result in loss of the listed value. iii. Some boxes include several elements in one box. Where the value of each element is not specifically identified, missing one or more elements in a box will result in the loss of the entire value of that box. iv. Simple transitions between elements have not been assigned any value, however, each missing transition will result in a of one large error, 0.3. 5.7 Extra Elements or Swings i. As per FIG, extra swings will be deducted 0.3 per extra half swing and 0.5 per extra full swing. Extra swings will not count as adding extra elements. ii. Adding elements to a compulsory routine will incur a of 0.5 for each infraction. 5.8 Repetition i. During the performance of any routine, except Vault, a gymnast may repeat any non-dismount element, for value, if they fall on that element. ii. Immediately after their first vault, a gymnast may elect to attempt a 2 nd vault with a penalty of 0.5 from the final score. The score for the 2 nd vault will be the final counting score. 5.9 Dismounts and Landings i. A stick bonus of 0.1 will apply to all events. ii. The maximum cumulative landing will be 0.5 for all events. This does not include additional s which may be taken for zone violations on Floor or Vault. 5.10 Bonus i. Bonus skills are valued at 0.3 and will be added to the start value. ii. Virtuosity may be awarded as 0.1 or 0.2, added to the final score, for routines and/or elements with flawless execution, performed with extreme amplitude.
Level 1 Floor Exercise i. Dive roll must take-off immediately after cartwheel ii. Any step down from handstand, each time iii. Using hands to assist in pancake stretch iv. Stretch jump must rebound immediately from round off Routine to be performed in 3 passes on a diagonal; beginning in location designated by head judge Run and Hurdle into Cartwheel with ¼ Turn Out Step into Immediate Dive Roll from One Foot Jump ½ Turn to Face Opposite Direction Step up to or through Handstand and Roll Out Bonus: Handstand 2s 0.5 Keep arms straight overhead during transition into dive roll for no Apparatus Deduction: Any delay or extra steps into dive roll (0.2) 2.0 Kick first leg horizontal with arms straight overhead for no Straight body position in handstand for no Straight leg roll out is permitted Apparatus Deduction: Each step down from handstand (0.2) Step into Cartwheel and finish with ¼ Turn In Kick first leg horizontal with arms straight overhead for no Back Roll Tucked or piked body positions are permitted in back roll Straight arms for no Back extension actions are permitted Continue to Roll into Supine Position on Back Bent legs are permitted during roll back through tucked squat position Back Bridge 2s 0.5 Shoulders over wrists with straight legs and arms for no Lower down from Bridge Transition into Pancake Stretch 2s Roll Back to Candlestick position, Roll Forward to Stand Run and Hurdle into Round-off 2.0 0.5 Full compression with chest and stomach on floor for no Apparatus Deduction: Using hands to assist in hold (0.2) Stretch Jump Apparatus Deduction: Delay or no rebound into stretch jump (0.2)
Level 1 Mushroom i. n/a 5 x Circles in a row 1.7 x 5 Image shows no for body position or lack of extension Flank Dismount to the side Bonus: Schwabenflank (180º) Dismount ¼ turn back prior to dismount is permitted before Schwabenflank as long as no additional circles are added
Level 1 Rings i. Chin must lift above lower portion of rings in chin-up ii. Dismount must show rise in the shoulders Chin-up Hold 2s Straight body position for no Lower down to Hang Apparatus Deduction: Chin below lower portion of rings (0.2) Lift to Piked Inverted Hang 2s Must show continuous rise of the hips with straight legs for no Must show full compression at horizontal in pike position for no Bonus: Open to Momentary (Up to 1s) Straight Back Lever Lower to Skin-the-Cat Hold 2s Straight body position for no Pull up to Straight Inverted Hang 0.5 2s Pike Pump Forward Hips must rise within 15 of vertical for no Swing Back, Swing Forward 2.0 Lack of height, as per image Swing Back, Swing Forward 2.0 Swings are measured by height of shoulders relative to hands Bent or straight arms are permitted on front swing Swing Back, Swing Forward Straight arms on back swing for no Swing Back Dismount
Level 1 Vault i. Approach run must not show a decrease in velocity before takeoff Dive Roll Bonus: Front Tuck Salto Salto above shoulder height for no amplitude Amplitude is measured by height of shoulders in salto relative to shoulder height on takeoff
Level 1 Parallel Bars i. Dismount must show momentary support on one bar with both hands Jump to Cross Support Bending arms to push up to cross support is permitted Any height of padded mounting box is permitted L-Sit 2s Legs must be horizontal or up to 15º higher for no Straddle Support Scale 2s 0.5 Hands must stay in one place without shifting for no Lift Legs Together Through V- Sit (45º) and Shoot Forward 2.0 Height of V-sit is measured by angle of the legs when they come together V-Sit > 45º is permitted Swing Back, Swing Forward 2.0 Lack of height, as per image Swing Back, Swing Forward 2.0 Swing Back, Swing Forward Bonus: Swing Back 45º Above Shoulders Swing Back Towards Handstand and Flank Dismount Off Side Swings are measured by height of hips relative to shoulders Swings backward to momentary handstand are permitted Dismount 45º above horizontal, measured by hips relative to shoulders for no height Apparatus Deduction: No momentary support on one bar with both hands (0.2)
Level 1 Horizontal Bar i. Must not show any additional casts in support Chin-up Pullover to Support Must show continuous rise in the hips with straight legs for no Cast to Horizontal Bonus: Cast to 45 Cast height is measured by the hips relative to the shoulders Apparatus Deduction: Each additional cast (0.2) Immediate Back hip Circle Arms must be straight for no Continue into Under-shoot 0.5 Hips must rise within 15 of vertical for no Swing Back, Swing Forward 2.0 Lack of height; as per image Swing Back, Swing Forward 2.0 Swings measured by height of hips relative to hands Swing Back, Swing Forward Swing Back and Release for Dismount
Level 2 Floor Exercise i. Dive roll must rebound immediately from front handspring ii. Any step down from handstand, each time iii. Stretch jump must rebound immediately from round off Routine to be performed in 3 passes on a diagonal; beginning in location designated by head judge Run and Hurdle into Front Handspring Dive Roll Apparatus Deduction: Any delay, extra hop, or no punch into dive roll (0.2) Jump to Prone Swedish fall and other variations to prone are permitted Perform Any Split 2s 0.5 Remain facing forward Any split is permitted Press to Stoop and Jump Piked to 0.5 Turning in splits for press is permitted Handstand Pirouette, Pike Down to Face Opposite Direction Press with straight legs until feet are together Pirouette as much as needed to pike down facing starting position Step up to or through Handstand and Roll Out Bonus: Handstand 2s Press to handstand from splits is permitted Kick first leg horizontal with arms straight overhead for no Straight body position in handstand for no Straight leg roll out is permitted Apparatus Deduction: Each step down from handstand (0.2) Step into Cartwheel with ¼ Turn Kick first leg horizontal with arms straight overhead for no In Back Extension Roll to Handstand Tucked or piked back extensions are permitted Arms must be straight for no Continue to Roll Back into Supine Position on Back Bent legs are permitted during roll back through tucked squat position Back Bridge 2s 0.5 Shoulders over wrists with straight legs and arms for no Transition to Stand, Facing Opposite Direction Any variation of transition from bridge to stand is permitted; including lowering down to supine, simple steps, jumps, turns, basic rolls, and kicking over from bridge Bending one leg to shorten bridge before kick over is permitted Run and Hurdle into Round-off,, Back Handspring Immediate Stretch Jump Apparatus Deductions: Delay or no rebound into stretch jump (0.2)
Level 2 Mushroom i. n/a 3 x Circles in a row x 3 Image shows example of no for body position or lack of extension 1/1 Spindle 2.5 Spindle in any number of circles is permitted Spindle starts and finishes in front support When determining the start and finish positions, the benefit will be given to the gymnast within 45º of entering and exiting the spindle 3 x Circles in a row x 3 Schwabenflank Dismount Bonus: Russian Wendeswing (Min. 180º) to Schwabenflank Dismount Body must turn 180º in schwabenflank, with or without russian wendeswings, for no Reaching forward for russian wendeswing immediately after last circle is permitted ¼ turn back prior to russian wendeswing is also permitted, as long as no additional circles are added
Level 2 Rings i. Rings must be turned out in L-Sit ii. Dislocate must show lift in shoulders iii. Dismount must release before vertical Muscle-up 2.0 Begin with straight arms for no Straight body throughout for no L-Sit 2s Legs must be horizontal or up to 15º higher for no Apparatus Deductions: Bent arm support or rings turned in (0.2) Bonus: Press to Shoulder Stand 2s Roll down to Straight Inverted Rolling forward or backward is permitted Hang 2s Shoot Dislocate 2.0 Hips must rise within 15 of vertical for no Apparatus Deductions: No lift of shoulders in dislocate (0.2) Swing Forward, Swing Back Lack of height, as per image Swing Forward, Swing Back Swings are measured by height of shoulders relative to hands Bent or straight arms are permitted on front swing Swing Forward, Swing Back Straight arms on back swing for no Swing Forward Back Tuck Dismount Apparatus Deductions: Body passes through rings before release (0.2)
Level 2 Vault i. Approach run must not show a decrease in velocity before takeoff Front Pike Salto Bonus: Front Layout Salto Salto above shoulder height for no amplitude Amplitude is measured by height of shoulders in salto relative to shoulder height on takeoff
Level 2 Parallel Bars i. Must initiate turn before handstand in wende dismount Jump to Long Hang Swing Forward, Swing Back 2.0 Short run-up into mount is permitted Lack of height as per Level 2 High Bar images Swings measured by height of hips relative to hands Back uprise to Upper Arm Support 0.5 Hands must stay in one place; no sliding or shifting in back uprise for no Swing Forward Inverted Pike, Pike Pump Swing Back 0.5 Legs horizontal in inverted pike for no Hips must rise within 15 of vertical for no Back Uprise to Cross Support 0.5 Hips must rise horizontal, measured by hips relative to shoulders for no Straddle Support Scale 2s Hands must stay in one place; no sliding or shifting in back uprise for no Lift Legs Together to V-Sit 2s (45º) and Shoot Forward V-sit is measured by angle of the legs when they come together V-Sit > 45º is permitted Swing Back, Swing Forward Lack of height, as per image Swing Back, Swing Forward Swings are measured by height of hips relative to shoulders Swing Back to Momentary (Up to 1s) Handstand Bonus: Handstand 2s Swing Forward, Swing Back to Wende Dismount Apparatus Deductions: Turn initiated past handstand or stopping in momentary handstand (0.2)
Level 2 Horizontal Bar i. Must not show any additional casts in support Jam to Beat Swing, Swing Back Any height of initial back swing is permitted Kip to Support 2.0 Immediate Cast to 45º Height of cast is measured by the height of hips relative to the shoulders Cast > 45º permitted Apparatus Deductions: Each additional cast (0.2) Back hip Circle Straight arms in back hip circle Low freehip circle is permitted Continue into Under-swing, Hips must rise within 15 of vertical for no Swing Back Option 1: No Bonus Swing ½ Turn to Mixed Grip, Swing Forward and Back, Change to Over Grip, 0.5, 0.5 Lack of height as per image Height of swings and ½ turns are measured by hips relative to hands Swing ½ Turn to Mixed Grip, Swing Forward and Back, Change to Over Grip Option 2: Bonus Swing ½ Turn to Over Grip, 0.5, 0.5 2.0 Swing ½ Turn to Over Grip 2.0 Swing Forward 0.5 Swing Back Dismount