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Modifications as of January 1 st, 2019 CANADIAN COMPETITION RULES Valid from 1.1.2019 These Competition Rules are binding for all sanctioned competitions and championships of the Canadian Gymnastics Federation (Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique). The Canadian Competition Rules shall be the same as the current edition of the FIG Code of Points Trampoline with the following modifications. The current FIG Code of Points - Trampoline shall be viewed as the authority in case of dispute. The following documents should be read in conjunction with these Rules: 2017-2020 Code of Points Trampoline Gymnastics Appendix to Codes of Points (COP) Technical Regulations 2017 - Section 1 General Regulations Technical Regulations 2017 - Section 4 Special Regulations for Trampoline Gymnastics FIG Apparatus Norms - Section 2.4 Trampoline Gymnastics FIG General Judges Rules - Cycle 2017-2020 2017-2020 FIG Judges' Rules - Specific Rules for Trampoline Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions Rules 2017-2020 - Trampoline Gymnastics Rules for the FIG World Cup Series 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 Nationals Team Finals (rules and charts) Always refer to the official documents in the event of any contradictions, discrepancies or interrogations. 1

T R A M P O L I N E A. GENERAL RULES 1. Individual Competition 1.1 Finals 1.2 For all categories: The competitors (or in Synchronized competition, the pairs) with the 10 (ten) best scores from the Preliminaries will go forward to the Final if they have also met the minimum score to enter into Finals. There is no limit of two competitors per club or per province. Fresh start finals will be applied at all Domestic Trials, where there are 15 or more athletes competing. Where there are less than 15 athletes competing, total score from preliminaries and finals will be cumulative. 2. Team Competition Please refer to the document Nationals Team Finals (rules and charts). 3. Synchronized Competition 3.1.1 Pairing from different provinces is allowed for National Team members Junior and Senior. 4. Winners 4.1 The winner is the gymnast with the highest score from the Final round where there are 15 or more athletes competing. Where there are less than 15 athletes competing, the winner is the gymnast with the highest combined score from the Preliminary and Final Round at Canadian Championships and Elite Canada. 4.2 All gymnasts not present for their award (medal or ribbon) will not receive their award and may not receive the credit or their score obtained during the competition, unless given a special permission dealt in advance with a Gym Can representative. This decision will be taken by the Trampoline & Tumbling Program Committee (TTPC). 5. Routines 5.1 FIG requirements for World and Continental Championships will apply to the Level 6 (Espoir), Junior and Senior categories. (Appendix L, part I.) 5.2 FIG requirements in compulsory routines for Juniors will apply to the Level 6 (Espoir) and Junior categories. (Appendix L, part II.), with the exception that each element must have at least 270 somersault rotation. 5.3 GYM CAN compulsory routines are set for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 categories. 5.4 GYM CAN compulsory requirements will apply to the Level 5 (Novice) categories. 5.5 For each missing special requirement, the difficulty judges will apply a penalty of 2.0 pts (ref. 22.3.2). In case of an incomplete routine, a penalty for missing requirement(s) will apply only if the number of missing requirements exceeds the number of missing element(s). If minimum DD is not performed, a penalty of 0.1 per 0.1 under minimum DD will be deducted from the all voluntary routine scores. This deduction will be applied by the DD judges. 2

6. Dress for Competitors and Spotters 6.1 Length of shorts must not be longer than mid-thigh. 6.2 Unitard could be mid-thigh length. 6.3 No jewelry may be worn by competitors, spotters and coaches acting as spotters. Taping of jewelry is not adequate. Medic alert bracelets as well as Blood Glucose Sensors can be worn but must be taped. 6.6 There is no corresponding requirement or deduction for athletes to wear a provincial or club emblem. 6.8 When warm up is conducted in the competition gym all competitors and coaches must dress in competition attire or equivalent. (ref. 12). 6.9 At club events (Elite Canada), athletes must wear their club competition attire in Preliminaries. At Nationals, athletes must wear their province competition attire in Preliminaries. In Finals, athletes have the right to choose their competition attire; it must not be a competition attire from another country; the right to wear the current or any past National Team competition attire is reserved only to athletes that are currently or have been member of a Canadian Team (World Championships, World Age Group Competition and/or international competitions); current members of the National Team must wear the competition attire of the current sponsor, if not wearing the club or provincial attire in Finals. 6.10 A 0.2 penalty will be deducted from the total score where any violation of 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.8 and 6.9. This deduction will be applied to the total score of any of the routines where the violation occurs. NOTE: Silicone socks/shoes are NOT permitted. 7. Competition Cards The Chief Recorder refers to the Meet Director. 9. Safety Requirements It shall be the responsibility of the province to provide the required spotters. 10. Recorders & Secretariat 10.1 Only the approved computer program by GYM CAN, for recording and printing results must be used. Provinces must have their scoring system approved by GYM CAN if they are choosing an alternate system. Failure to have scoring system approved could result in mobility not being counted. Results will be posted in a designated area and distributed to all participating teams. 10.2 A complete copy of the results must be sent to the Chair of the TTPC and the GYM CAN TG Program Director by the Meet Director. B. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 12. Warming up When the warm-up is held in the competition hall, all the competitors and trainers must wear their competitive attire or the equivalent (ref. 6.8). 15. Repetition of Elements 15.1.1 For Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4, repetition of a non-dd element within a routine will result in a penalty of 0.4 pts applied by the Difficulty Judges. 3

18. Scoring 18.1 The limit of difficulty per element will NOT be applied in Canada. 18.2 Method of Scoring 18.2.9.1 If applicable, "B" mark (bonus) is included in the formula for individual trampoline. Score = E (max. 20 pts) + H (max.10 pts) + D + T - Penalty + B 18.2.9.2 If applicable, "B" marks (bonus) is included in the formula for synchronized trampoline. Score = E (max.10pts) + H (max.10pts) + S (max.20pts) + D - Penalty + B C. THE JUDGES PANEL 19. Competition Jury The Competition Jury list must be posted before the start of the competition. 20. Duties of the Chair of the Judges' Panel 20.15 Written protests will not be allowed. As per FIG regulations, an official representative is to approach the Chair of the Judges Panel, before the end of the round, in a controlled and friendly manner and advise of a possible error. It will be the CJP s responsibility to confer with the Difficulty Judges to determine if it is a legitimate concern requiring review, or if it is unfounded and a video review is not required. 20.17 Decide and apply penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct 0.6 pts 21. Duties of the Judges for Difficulty 21.2.1 Judges for difficulty will clearly mark when an athlete has completed a mobility element. This marking will be reflected on the final score sheet. 21.2.2 For clarity the following is a summary of when an athlete has completed a mobility element to be performed in the 2 nd routine during the preliminary round: 22.2.2.1: Level 4: A double somersault (720 ) with or without twist 22.2.2.2: Level 5 (Novice): A double somersault (720 ) with at least a full twist (360 ) 21.2.3 There will be an extension of time regarding FIG Code of Points rule 20.15 when an official representative may approach the Chair of the Judges Panel about obvious errors to the determination of the mobility element as this will not necessarily be posted before the end of a round. 21.2.4 The following bonus must be calculated and should not be combined with difficulty. It must appear in a special box identifying the bonus. 22.2.4.1 Level 1 - voluntary and final routines difficulty value 22.2.4.2 Level 2 - voluntary and final routines difficulty value 22.2.4.3 Level 3 - voluntary and final routines difficulty value 22.2.4.4 Level 4 - voluntary and final routines difficulty value 21.3.2 As per section 5.7, apply the penalty for failing to comply with the special requirements 2.0 pts 4

T U M B L I N G A. GENERAL RULES 1. Individual Competition 1.2 Preliminaries 1.2.1 Preliminaries will consist of the following passes: Level 1: 1 compulsory pass of 5 elements and 1 voluntary pass of 5 elements with special requirements. Level 2: 1 compulsory pass of 5 elements and 1 voluntary pass of 5 elements with special requirements. Level 3: 1 compulsory pass of 8 elements and 1 voluntary Level 4: pass of 8 elements with special requirements. 1 compulsory pass of 8 elements and 1 voluntary pass of 8 elements with special requirements. Level 5 (Novice) 15U: 2 voluntary passes of 8 elements with special requirements Level 5 (Novice) 16+: 2 voluntary passes of 8 elements with special requirements Level 6 (Espoir): Junior: Senior: 2 voluntary passes of 8 elements with special requirements 2 voluntary passes of 8 elements with special requirements. Per FIG: 1 voluntary salto pass of 8 elements and 1 voluntary twisting pass of 8 elements, with special requirements. 1.3 Finals 1.3.1 Finals will consist of the following passes: Level 1: 1 voluntary pass of 5 elements with special requirements. Level 2: 1 voluntary pass of 5 elements with special requirements. Level 3: 1 voluntary pass of 8 elements with special requirements. Level 4: 1 voluntary pass of 8 elements with special requirements and 1 voluntary pass of 3 elements. Level 5 (Novice) 15U: 1 voluntary pass of 8 elements with special requirements and 1 voluntary pass of 3 elements. Level 5 (Novice) 16+: 1 voluntary pass of 8 elements with special requirements and 1 voluntary pass of 3 elements. Level 6 (Espoir): 2 voluntary passes of 8 elements with special requirements. Junior: 2 voluntary passes of 8 elements. Senior: 2 voluntary passes of 8 elements. 5

1.3.2 For all categories: The competitors with the 10 best scores from the Preliminaries will go forward to the final if they have also met the minimum score to enter in finals. There is no limit of two competitors per club or per province. Fresh start finals will be applied at all Domestic Trials, where there are 15 or more athletes competing. Where fewer than 15 athletes are competing, the total score from preliminaries and finals are cumulative. 2. Team Competition Please refer to the documents Nationals Team Finals (rules and charts). 4. Winner 4.1 The winner is the gymnast with the highest score from the Final round where there are 15 or more athletes competing. Where there are less than 15 athletes competing, the winner is the gymnast with the highest combined score from the Preliminary and Final Round at Canadian Championships and Elite Canada. 4.2 Any gymnast not present for their award (medal or ribbon) will not receive their award and may not receive the credit or their score obtained during the competition, unless given a special permission dealt in advance with a Gym Can representative. This decision will be taken by the TTPC. 5. Passes 5.1 Voluntary passes consist of 8, 5 or 3 elements as per Gym Can Rule 1.2.1. FIG special requirements will apply to the Senior category. 5.5.4 GYM CAN special requirements will apply to the Senior, Junior, Level 6 (Espoir), Level 5 (Novice), Level 4, Level 3, Level 2 and Level 1 categories. 5.8 Level 1 competitors are not required to end a completed pass with a somersault. For all categories except Level 1 and Level 2, all passes terminating with a somersault, not being a punch somersault, must end in the landing area. 5.10 For each missing special requirement, the difficulty judges will apply a penalty of 3.0 pts (ref. 22.3.2). In case of an incomplete routine, a penalty for missing requirement(s) will apply only if the number of missing requirements exceeds the number of missing element(s). If minimum DD is not performed, a penalty of 0.1 per 0.1 under minimum DD will be deducted from the routine score. This deduction will be applied by the DD judges. 6. Dress for Competitors and Spotters 6.1 Length of shorts must not be longer than mid-thigh. 6.2 Unitard could be mid-thigh length. 6.3 No jewelry may be worn by competitors, spotters and coaches acting as spotters. Taping of jewelry is not adequate. Medic alert bracelets as well as Blood Glucose Sensors can be worn but must be taped. 6.4 There is no corresponding requirement or deduction for athletes to wear a provincial or club emblem. 6.5 When warm up is conducted in the competition gym all competitors and coaches must dress in competition attire or equivalent. (ref. 12) 6.6 At club events (Elite Canada), athletes must wear their club competition attire in Preliminaries. At Canadian Nationals, athletes must wear their province competition attire in Preliminaries. In Finals, athletes have the right to choose their competition attire; it must not be a competition attire from another country; the right to wear the current or any past National Team competition attire is reserved only to athletes that 6

are currently or have been member of a Canadian Team (World Championships, World Age Group Competition and/or international competitions); current members of the National Team must wear the competition attire of the current sponsor, if not wearing the club or provincial attire in Finals. 6.8 When warm up is conducted in the competition gym all competitors and coaches must dress in competition attire or equivalent. (ref. 12). 6.9 At club events (Elite Canada), athletes must wear their club competition attire in Preliminaries. At Nationals, athletes must wear their province competition attire in Preliminaries. In Finals, athletes have the right to choose their competition attire; it must not be a competition attire from another country; the right to wear the current or any past National Team competition attire is reserved only to athletes that are currently or have been member of a Canadian Team (World Championships, World Age Group Competition and/or international competitions); current members of the National Team must wear the competition attire of the current sponsor, if not wearing the club or provincial attire in Finals. 6.10 A 0.2 penalty will be deducted from the total score where any violation of 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.8 and 6.9. This deduction will be applied to the total score of any of the routines where the violation occurs. NOTE: Silicone socks/shoes are NOT permitted. 7. Competition Cards The Chief Recorder refers to the Meet Director. 10. Recorders & Secretariat 10.1 Only the approved computer program by Gym Can, for recording and printing results must be used. Provinces must have their scoring system approved by GYM CAN if they are choosing an alternate system. Failure to have scoring system approved could result in mobility not being counted. Results will be posted in a designated area and distributed to all participating teams. 10.2 A complete copy of the results must be sent to the Chair of the TTPC and GYM CAN TG Program Manager by the Meet Director. B. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 12. Warming up When the warm-up is held in the competition hall, all the competitors and trainers must wear their competitive attire or the equivalent. 16. Interruptions of a Pass 16.1 A pass will be considered interrupted if the competitor: 16.1.2 Categories Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 will not be terminated if a slight foot bounce occurs during a front somersaulting walkout element but will be considered a major fault. 16.1.6 Categories Level 1 will not be terminated if the athlete performs an element without somersault rotation. 16.1.7 Categories Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 will be terminated if not performing the compulsory pass as prescribed. 17. Termination of the Pass 17.3 This rule will apply to all categories except Level 1 and Level 2. 17.3.1 In all categories, once an element lands on the landing area, the pass is terminated. Any element taking off from the landing area will not be 7

considered. 17.4 This rule will apply also for complete passes with 5 or 3 elements. 17.4.1 For categories Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 (Novice), Level 6 (Espoir), Junior and Senior a non-inverted element is considered to be an interruption. 18. Scoring 18.1 The limit of difficulty per element will NOT be applied in Canada. 18.1.8 Category Level 1: for all non-inverted elements, the value of each half twist will be 0.1 18.2 Method of Scoring 18.2.5.2 All passes will be scored out of 10. For categories Level 1 and Level 2: For passes with 5 elements, 5 points will be added. For categories Level 4 and Level 5 (Novice): For passes with 3 elements, 7 points will be added. If no attempt is made to perform a 3 rd element, the score for the pass will be 0. 18.2.7.2 If applicable, "B" mark (bonus) is included in the formula: Score = E (max. 30pts) + D - Penalty + B C. THE JUDGES PANEL 19. Competition Jury The Competition Jury list must be posted before the start of the competition. 20. Duties of the Chair of the Judges Panel 20.14 Written protests will not be allowed. As per FIG regulations, an official representative is to approach the Chair of the Judges Panel, before the end of the round, in a controlled and friendly manner and advise of a possible error. It will be the CJP s responsibility to confer with the Difficulty Judges to determine if it is a legitimate concern requiring review, or if it is unfounded and a video review is not required. 20.15 Decide and apply penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct 0.9 pts 21. Duties of the Judges for Execution 21.3.2.1 One foot landing in straight bounce in Level 1 0.3 pts 22. Duties of the Judges for Difficulty 22.2.1 Judges for difficulty will clearly mark when an athlete has completed a mobility element. This marking will be reflected on the final score sheet. 22.2.2 For clarity the following is a summary of when an athlete has completed a mobility element to be performed in the preliminary round: 22.2.2.1 Level 4: 4 bounding whips (includes whip full) in voluntary pass 22.2.2.2 Level 5 (Novice) Women: A double somersault (720 ) with or without twist 22.2.2.3 Level 5 (Novice) Men: A double somersault (720 ) with or without twist 8

22.2.2.4 Level 6 (Espoir) Women: An element with DD of 2.4 or higher (complete pass only) in 1 pass 22.2.2.5 Level 6 (Espoir) Men: A double somersault (720 ) with or without twist in transition to a double salto (720 ) with or without twist in 1 pass 22.2.2.6 Junior Women: A whip full or more to a full twisting double in the 2 nd pass (complete pass only) 22.2.2.7 Junior Men: A double somersault (720 ) with or without twist in transition to a double salto (720 ) with or without twist in 1 st pass (complete passes only) 22.2.3 There will be an extension of time regarding FIG Code of Points rule 20.15 when an official representative may approach the Chair of the Judges Panel about obvious errors to the determination of the mobility element as this will not be posted until after the end of a round. 22.2.4 The following bonus must be calculated and should not be combined with difficulty. They must appear in a special box identifying the bonus. 22.2.4.1 Level 1 - voluntary and final 0.4 for a whip 22.2.4.2 Level 2 - voluntary and final 0.4 for a whip 22.2.4.3 Level 3 - voluntary and final 0.4 per whip over 2 22.2.4.4 Level 4 - voluntary and final (8 elements) 0.4 per whip over 3 (Includes whip full) Level 4 - final (3 elements) 1.0 for a double tuck 22.2.4.5 Level 5 (Novice) - voluntaries and finals 1.0 for a double salto 22.2.4.6 Level 6 (Espoir) Women - voluntaries and finals 1.0 for a twisting double(max 1.0 per round) Level 6 (Espoir) Men - voluntaries and finals 1.0 for a double in transition (in first pass) 22.2.4.7 Junior Women - voluntaries and finals 1.0 for double in transition FIG DD Bonus 1.0 for a second 2.0 skill or higher Junior Men - 2nd voluntary and 2 nd finals 1.0 for a double in transition 22.2.4.8 Senior Women - 1st voluntary and finals FIG DD Bonus 1.0 for a second 2.0 or higher Senior Women - 2nd voluntary FIG Bonus 1.0 for a second 2.0 skill or higher Senior Men 1 st voluntary and finals Voluntary and finals 1.0 for every triple salto 1.0 for an additional double salto in transition 22.3.2 As per section 5.10, apply the penalty for failing to comply with the special requirements 3.0 pts 22.3.3 Apply the penalty for performing restricted element 3.0 pts 9

D O U B L E M I N I - T R A M P O L I N E A. GENERAL RULES 1. Individual Competition 1.2 Preliminaries 1.2.1 Preliminaries will consist of the following passes: All Provincial and National Levels will compete 2 passes 1.3 Finals 1.3.1 Finals will consist of the following passes: All Provincial (Levels) 1 to 4: All National Levels (L5-Senior): 2 passes 2 passes Canadians & Elite Canada: 2 passes 1.3.2 For all categories: The competitors with the ten best scores from the Preliminaries will go forward to the final if they have also met the minimum score to enter in finals. There is no limit of two competitors per club or per province. Fresh start finals will be applied at all Domestic Trials, where there are more than 15 athletes competing. Where fewer than 15 athletes are competing, the total score from preliminaries and finals are cumulative. 2. Team Competition Please refer to the documents Nationals Team Finals (rules and charts). 4. Winners 4.1 The winner is the gymnast with the highest score from the Final round where there are 15 or more athletes competing. Where there are less than 15 athletes competing, the winner is the gymnast with the highest combined score from the Preliminary and Final Round at Canadian Championships and Elite Canada. 4.2 All gymnasts not present for their award (medal or ribbon) will not receive their award and may not receive the credit or their score obtained during the competition, unless given a special permission dealt in advance with a GYM CAN representative. This decision will be taken by the TTPC. 5. Passes 5.5 GYM CAN Special requirements will apply to Level 5 (Novice), Level 6 (Espoir), Junior and Senior qualification (preliminary) passes. 5.6 For each missing special requirement, the difficulty judges will apply a penalty of 3.0 pts (ref. 22.3.2). The deduction for missing requirements will only apply to complete passes. If minimum DD is not performed, a penalty of 0.1 per 0.1 under minimum DD will be deducted from the routine score. This deduction will be applied by the DD judges. 5.7 For categories Level 5 (Novice), Level 6 (Espoir), Junior and Senior, each element must have at least 360 somersault rotation. 10

6. Dress for Competitors and Spotters 6.1 Length of shorts must not be longer than mid-thigh. 6.2 Unitard could be mid-thigh length. 6.3 No jewelry may be worn by competitors, spotters and coaches acting as spotters. Taping of jewelry is not adequate. Medic alert bracelets as well as Blood Glucose Sensors can be worn but must be taped. 6.6 There is no corresponding requirement or deduction for athletes to wear a provincial or club emblem. 6.8 When warm up is conducted in the competition gym all competitors and coaches must dress in competition attire or equivalent. (ref. 12) 6.9 At club events (Elite Canada), athletes must wear their club competition attire in Preliminaries. At Nationals, athletes must wear their province competition attire in Preliminaries. In Finals, athletes have the right to choose their competition attire; it must not be a competition attire from another country. The right to wear the current or any past National Team competition attire is reserved only to athletes that are currently or have been member of a Canadian Team (World Championships, World Age Group Competition and/or international competitions). Current members of the National Team must wear the competition attire of the current sponsor. 6.10 A 0.2 penalty will be deducted from the total score where any violation of 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.8 and 6.9. This deduction will be applied to the total score of any of the routines where the violation occurs NOTE: Silicone socks/shoes are NOT permitted. 7. Competition Cards The Chief Recorder refers to the Meet Director. 9. Safety A spotter must be present before the Chair of the Judges panel allows a competitor to start. 10. Recorders & Secretariat 10.1 Only the approved computer program by GYM CAN, for recording and printing results must be used. Provinces must have their scoring system approved by GYM CAN if they are choosing an alternate system. Failure to have scoring system approved could result in mobility not being counted. Results will be posted in a designated area and distributed to all participating teams. 10.2 A complete copy of the results must be sent to the Chair of the TTPC and GYM CAN TG Program Manager by the Meet Director. B. COMPETITION PROCEDURE 12. Warming up When the warm-up is held in the competition hall, all the competitors and trainers must wear their competitive attire or the equivalent. 15. Repetition of the Same Elements 15.1.1 For categories Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4, repetition of a non-dd element in the same part of a pass (in Qualification or in Finals) will result in a penalty of 0.6 pts applied by the Difficulty Judges. 17. Termination of the Pass 17.3 For categories Level 5 (Novice), Level 6 (Espoir), Junior and Senior, each element must have a minimum 360 o somersault rotation, if not the pass will be interrupted. 11

18. Scoring 18.1 The limit of difficulty per element will NOT be applied in Canada. 18.1.2 For all non-inverted elements, the value of each half twist will be 0.1. 18.2 Method of Scoring 18.2.7.2 If applicable, "B" mark (bonus) is included in the formula. Score = E (max. 30pts) + D - Penalty + B C. THE JUDGES PANEL 19. Competition Jury The Competition Jury list must be posted before the start of the competition. 20. Duties of the Chair of the Judges Panel 20.14 Written protests will not be allowed. As per FIG regulations, an official representative is to approach the Chair of the Judges Panel, before the end of the round, in a controlled and friendly manner and advise of a possible error. It will be the CJP s responsibility to confer with the Difficulty Judges to determine if it is a legitimate concern requiring review, or if it is unfounded and a video review is not required. 20.15 Decide and apply penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct 0.9 pts 21. Duties of the Judges for Difficulty 21.2.1 Judges for difficulty will clearly mark when an athlete has completed a mobility element. This marking will be reflected on the final score sheet. 21.2.2 For clarity the following is a summary of when an athlete has completed a mobility element to be performed in the 4 first passes: 22.2.2.1 Level 4: Two (2) double somersaults (720 ) with or without twist 22.2.2.2 Level 6 Women Three (3) of four (4) passes must be double somersault (720 0 ) to double somersault (720 0 ) 21.2.3 There will be an extension of time regarding FIG Code of Points rule 20.15 when an official representative may approach the Chair of the Judges Panel about obvious errors to the determination of the mobility element as this will not be posted until after the end of a round. 21.2.4 The following bonus must be calculated and should not be combined with difficulty. They must appear in a special box identifying the bonus. 22.2.4.1 Level 2 - all passes 0.7 for a barani mount (where the barani counts for DD) 22.2.4.2 Level 6 (Espoir) 17U Women - all passes 0.5 for a 8-1 < mount Level 6 (Espoir) 18+ Women - all passes 0.5 for a 8-1 < mount 22.2.4.4 Senior Women - all passes 0.5 for double with 1½ Senior Women - all passes twist or more mount 0.3 for double with 1½ twist or more dismount 22.3.2 As per section 5.6, apply the penalty for failing to comply with the special requirements 3.0 pts 12

G U I D E O F J U D G I N G 18.1 Difficulty Looking at the position of the feet at landing, feet rotation of less than 1/2 twist (90 ) is considered no twist, feet rotation of less than 1/1 twist (180 ) is considered a 1/2 (90 ) twist, etc. 21.3.1 Deductions for execution In pike straddle jump,angle of legs in straddle should be 90⁰ (+/- 5⁰) 0.0-0.2 pts (this deduction is on top of any possible deduction for body position) Deduction for lack of opening shape jumps 0.0-0.3 pts As no clear guidance is currently included in the FIG Code of Points, Canada will use the following guidelines : Opening at top of jump 0.0 Opening up to 3/4 height of jump 0.1 Opening up to 1/2 height of jump 0.2 Other opening 0.3 13

T E C H N I C A L R E G U L A T I O N S Tie Breaking Rules Individual Trampoline In preliminaries, in case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria: 1. The gymnast with the higher sum of the E-scores of both routines prevails 2. The gymnast with the higher sum of the H-scores of both routines prevails 3. The gymnast with the higher sum of the T-scores of both routines prevails If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken and the starting order for the Final is decided by draw. In finals, in case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria: 1. The gymnast with the higher final score (Canadian Rule) 2. The gymnast with the higher E-score prevails 3. The gymnast with the higher H-score prevails 4. The gymnast with the higher T-score prevails 5. The gymnast with the higher Preliminary Score (Canadian Rule) If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken. Synchronized Trampoline In preliminaries, in case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria: 1. The pair with the higher sum of the E-scores of both routines prevails 2. The pair with the higher sum of the S-scores of both routines prevails 3. The pair with the higher sum of the H-scores of both routines prevails If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken and the starting order for the Final is decided by draw. In finals, in case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria: 1. The pair with the higher final score (Canadian Rule) 2. The pair with the higher E-score prevails 3. The pair with the higher S-score prevails 4. The pair with the higher H-score prevails 5. The pair with the higher Preliminary Score (Canadian Rule) If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken. Tumbling & Double Mini-Trampoline In preliminaries, in case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria: 1. The gymnast with the higher sum of the E-scores of all preliminary passes prevails 2. The gymnast with the higher E-score of the last preliminary pass prevails 14

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken and the starting order for the Final is decided by draw. In finals, in case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria: 1. The gymnast with the higher final score (Canadian Rule) 2. The gymnast with the higher sum of the E-scores of all final passes prevails 3. The gymnast with the higher E-score of the last final pass prevails 4. The gymnast with the higher Preliminary Score (Canadian Rule) If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken. 15