Tumbling Competition Handbook January to December 2017
Contents Contact Information... 3 Introduction... 4 Domestic & National Competition Calendar 2017... 5 Competition Structure... 6 Competition Entries... 7 Competition Regulations Gymnasts... 8 Competition Regulations Coaches... 9 Competition Regulations Judges... 11 Volunteering Regulations... 12 General Regulations... 13 Range and Conditioning Test Event (NDP Qualifiers and Development Grades).. 15 Club Grade League 1... 15 Scottish NDP Qualifiers and FIG Open... 16 Club Grade League 2... 16 Club Grade League 3... 17 Club Grade Scottish Championships... 17 Scottish NDP Team Championships... 18 Scottish Championships... 18 2 P a g e
Contact Information Trampoline, DMT & Tumble Technical Panel Chair Lynn Simpson lynn.simpson@live.co.uk Competition Organiser TRA Vacant Competition Organiser TUM Ellena Devitt ellenadevitt@yahoo.com Judging Coordinator John Wills johnj.wills@btinternet.com Coach Education Officer Performance & Development Officer (TRA) Performance & Development Officer (TUM) Vacant Vacant Vacant Finance Officer James Davidson davidsoj1976@gmail.com Additional Member (TRA) Kyle Lancashire kyleuk88@gmail.com Scottish Gymnastics Events Department Performance Department 0131 271 9747 0131 271 9732 events@scottishgymnastics.org performance@scottishgymnastics.org Coach Education 0131 271 9744 coacheducation@scottishgymnastics.org Development 0131 271 9742 development@scottishgymnastics.org British Gymnastics Member Services 03451297129 Extension 2395 customerservice@british-gymnastics.org Ethics, Welfare & Conduct 0131 271 9733 lorna@scottishgymnastics.org Partners and sponsors 3 P a g e
Introduction This handbook contains details of the forthcoming competitions and the entry procedures, rules and regulations relating to the competition programme. BG regulations will apply at all Scottish Competitions unless stated otherwise. This handbook must be read in conjunction with the British Gymnastics Tumbling Competition Handbook (available from the BG website). Abbreviations - In this handbook the following abbreviations have been used: FIG International Gymnastics Federation SG Scottish Gymnastics NDP National Development Programme BG British Gymnastics TTP Trampoline & Tumbling Technical Panel 4 P a g e
Domestic & National Competition Calendar 2017 Key Scottish Competitions British Competitions Club Competitions Event Date Venue Closing Date Range and Conditioning Judging Workshop 22 nd January 2017 Dynamite Gymnastics Club Open 28 th January 2017 NDP Range and Conditioning test 29 th January 2017 Club Grade League 1 5 th February 2017 Scottish NDP Qualifiers 24 th & 25 th February 2017 Club Grade League 2 26 th March 2017 Spring Series 1 28 th 30 th April 2017 Club Grade League 3 7 th May 2017 Lanark Gymnastics Club Open May 2017 Scottish NDP Team Championships Scottish Club Grade Championships Spring Series 2 Regional Team Finals & NDP Qualification 28 th May 2017 28 th May 2017 2 nd 4 th June 2017 16 th 18 th June 2017 British NDP Finals 7 th 9 th July 2017 Dynamite Gymnastics club Dynamite Gymnastics Club Hamilton Gymnastics Club Urban Gymnastics Club The Peak, Stirling Sapphire Gymnastics Club Nottingham University Dynamite Gymnastics Club Lesmahagow High School Ravenscraig Sports Facility Ravenscraig Sports Facility EIS Sheffield Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham International Centre, Telford See individual competitions See club for more details Noon 11 th January Noon 11 th January Noon 1 st February Noon 15 th February 17 th March Noon 5 th April See club for more details Noon 19 th April Noon 19 th April 2 nd May 5 th May* *Regional will do the entry 20 th June British Championships 23 rd 24 th September Echo Arena, Liverpool 11 th August Sapphire Gymnastics Club Open 17 th September Sapphire Gymnastics Club See club for more details Scottish FIG & NDP Championships 30 th September 1 st October Bells Sports Centre Noon 29 th August Lanark Gymnastics Club Open October Lesmahagow High School See club for more details Urban Gymnastics Club Invitational Urban Gymnastics Club See club for more details 5 P a g e
Competition Structure Club Grades Competition in Region only Club Grade 1: Age Groups 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11+ Club Grade 2: Age Groups 7-8, 9-10 and 11+ Club Grade 3: Age Groups 9-10, 11-12 and 13+ Development Levels Regional competitions only. This competition is unique to the Scottish Championships. Gymnasts will be required to perform 2 tumbling runs and should complete the range & conditioning testing along with the NDP Gymnasts in January. Gymnasts that don t do the range and conditioning in January must sit this test on the day of Scottish Club Grade Championships (May) and be eligible for medals at that competition. They will be required to pay the additional range and conditioning entry fee at this point. Development Grade A: Age Groups 6-7 Years, 8 Years (Any 2 Runs from Club Grade 3) Development Grade B: Age Groups 6 7 Years, 8 Years (Any 2 Runs from National Grade 1) Development Grade C: Age Group 7-8 Years (Any 2 Runs from National Grade 2) NDP Levels National Levels 1-4: Age Groups 9-10, 11-12, 13+ National Level 5: Age Groups 10-12, 13-14, 15+ National Levels 6 & 7: Age Groups U13, O13 To progress to NDP Finals gymnasts will compete in Semi Finals which also act as Regional Team Finals. The top two gymnasts per level / age group / gender will progress from the Scottish Championships to the Regional Team Finals / NDP Semi-Finals The top eight gymnasts per level / age group / gender will progress from NDP Semi-Finals to NDP Finals. Scottish Gymnastics will not fund entry fees for any of the qualifying events in 2017. Gymnasts competing at the regional team finals will be expected to purchase additional kit and leotard. TUM FIG (Elite) (As per FIG Code of Points 2017-2021) Using the British Bonus System; there will be some minor amendments to the routines year on year following the World Championships /TUM event Age Groups: Senior, 17-21, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10 There are Two FIG qualifying events (Spring Event Series) leading to the British Championships. Gymnasts progress to the British Championships dependent on attaining the minimum qualifying score at the qualifying events (not Scottish Championships). Minimum qualifying score per age group / gender set by the TTP and based on the cumulative score from the two qualifying runs. Gymnasts may attend one or both Spring Event Series event to obtain the best counting score. Please see the British Gymnastics Competition Handbook for trampoline and tumbling with regards to requirements for entry to these competitions. Gymnast not in the British Gymnastics Performance Pathway Programme must be verified by a British Squad Coach prior to entry. 6 P a g e
Competition Entries Entry Process All entries must be submitted electronically using the electronic entry form on the SG website, these can be found under each specific event within the event calendar. Postal, scanned, PDF or written entry forms are no longer accepted as of 1 st January 2015. Entry forms must be received by the stipulated closing date and time. Incomplete/Incorrect entry forms will be returned to the named contact. Methods of Payment Payment can be made via cheque to Scottish Gymnastics or BACs to the SGA Account and should be received by SG at the time of entry. If paying by BACs, clubs must use the given reference stipulated within the individual competition details. Late Entries Late entries received before the programme is made up MAY be included in the competition at the discretion of the TTP and on payment of a double entry fee. Late entries will only be considered up to 7 days after the competition closing date and in exceptional circumstances. The TTP reserve the right to refuse any entry and disqualify a competitor or team at any time if they do not comply with Scottish Gymnastics regulations. Withdrawals and Substitutions Amendments to an entry before the closing date will not incur a penalty and in the case of withdrawals, the entry fee will be refunded. Entry fees are non-refundable after the closing date. No changes to entry will be allowed after Closing Date. Where it is necessary to substitute/add a coach, the club must inform the SG events team, so the coach can be checked for membership, awards and safeguarding, before they can be accredited for the event. Where through unforeseen circumstances, this is not possible or, where information has not previously been supplied, the substitute must inform the Organiser immediately on arrival at the venue and produce their coaching award certificate, current Scottish/British membership card, safeguarding certificates and proof of a PVG accessed through Scottish Gymnastics. Terms & Conditions of entry to all SG competitions You agree to abide by the SG Photography guidelines at events You agree to the storing of competition scores on SG databases and the SG website The TTP reserve the right to refuse any entry and disqualify a competitor or team at any time if they do not comply with Scottish Gymnastics regulations. The person making the entry on behalf of gymnast(s) or a club, undertakes to ensure that those who they are making the entry on behalf of are fully aware of and agree to abide by the contents of this handbook 7 P a g e
Competition Regulations Gymnasts Membership Club Grades & Development Level Gymnasts must have Scottish Gymnastics bronze membership in order to enter a competition. NDP & FIG Level Gymnasts must have Scottish Gymnastics silver membership in order to enter a competition. It is the responsibility of the gymnast s club to ensure that each gymnast has the appropriate level of membership. Eligibility For more information regarding Scottish Eligibility please follow the link here Gymnast Attire Regulations of dress are contained in the BG Code of Points and are as follows. Male Gymnasts Sleeveless leotard or short sleeved singlet Gym shorts Female Gymnasts Leotard or unitard with or without sleeves (must be skin tight) Long tights may be worn (must be skin tight) and be the same colour as leotard Any other dress which is not skin tight is not allowed Trampoline shoes and/or white foot covering For reasons of safety, covering the face or the head is not allowed Teams Members of a team or a synchronised pair must wear identical dress. Failing to do so may result in disqualification of the team or synchronised Gymnasts Code of Conduct Clothing indicating National Team representation should not be worn by gymnasts or coaches at domestic competition. Gymnasts must not remove leotards until they are out with the competition area. Any gymnasts found breaking this rule will receive a deduction for an attire violation in accordance as per BG code of points. All competitors are expected to enter the arena smartly dressed. Gymnasts should wear either a zipped club tracksuit or leotard. Non-uniformed t-shirts and outdoor shoes are not accepted for march on. Gymnasts should ensure that long hair is tied back, and any tattoos are covered up. No jewellery, body piercing or adornments of any kind are permitted in training or competition. Gymnasts will not be allowed to compete at any Scottish gymnastics event with jewellery on. Gymnasts are expected to maintain high standards to behaviour at all times showing respect for their fellow competitors, competition officials and coaches. 8 P a g e
Competition Regulations Coaches Membership Coaches who reside in Scotland must have Level 2 or above coaching qualification and must have current SG & BG Gold membership. Assisting coaches must hold a minimum level 1 coach membership or above and must have SG & BG Silver membership or above. Coaches without an up to date Safeguarding certificate and a current Disclosure (PVG) Record accessed through Scottish Gymnastics will not be eligible to take gymnasts on to the competition floor or accompany gymnasts to events. Safeguarding must be renewed every three years and must be valid both at the time of entry and through to the end of the event. Coaches must also hold a valid PVG certificate both at the time of entry through to the end of the event. Coaches who are substituting on the day of competition must provide a copy of their PVG accessed through SG, Safeguarding Certificate and SGA membership card at registration, otherwise they will not be permitted onto the competition floor. Coaching Practice All coaches in attendance at a TTG event must have undergone appropriate training for skills being competed by their gymnast. It is the responsibility of the club and the coach to ensure that appropriate training has been completed by the nominated coach. The minimum qualification required for a TTP event is Level 2. For NDP levels and above this should be a tumble specific qualification Assistant coaches are allowed on the competition floor but not in an active coaching role. The coach in attendance at the competition must be named on the entry form Competition Level Club Grade 1 3 & Development Levels 1 & B National Levels 1 2 & Development Level C National Level 3 4 National Levels 5 & 6 National Level 7 FIG Coaching Qualification to allow gymnast to compete Level 2 Tumble/ Level 2 General/ Artistic Level 2 Tumble or Level 1 Tumble with an additional Level 2 qualification (not rhythmic or Preschool) Level 2 Tumble Level 3 Tumble Module 1 (must be signed off) Level 3 Tumble Module 2 (must be signed off) Level 2 Tumble however must be qualified for skills competing on floor. If competing Double Back S/Saults must have minimum Level 3 Module 2 The competition organiser (or a nominated representative), have a duty to challenge unsafe practice but the ultimate responsibility on the competition floor is with the coach. In extreme cases, where a coach does not respond to the concerns being expressed, the organisers could stop the gymnast competing and remove the coach from the competition floor. Failure to adhere to these regulations will result in the withdrawal of the gymnast and is likely to negate the coach s Gymnastics Insurance. 9 P a g e
Coaches Code of Conduct Coaches are expected to maintain a high standard of dress. Standard dress would include trainers, full-length tracksuit bottoms, t-shirt or polo shirt and tracksuit top / fleece identifiable with their own club logo. Coaches should ensure that long hair is tied back, and must ensure that all jewellery is removed (or adequately covered up), small stud earrings and wedding bands are permitted. Coaches are not permitted to use mobile phones or any other electronic communication devices including tablets, to make calls, take photographs/video footage or be used for any other forms of main communication in the main arena during a competition. Coaches must ensure that their language and behaviour at all times is appropriate, reflecting highly on their club, themselves and the sport. Coaches are not permitted to eat or chew whilst in the competition arena. Coaches are expected to show respect for their fellow coaches and competition officials at all times. Coaches are not permitted to approach the judges at any time during the competition. 10 P a g e
Competition Regulations Judges Membership Judges must hold current SG & BG membership, in line with the level they are qualified to. Judges must also hold a current cycle of judging award (Cycle 13) Although it is not mandatory it is considered to be good practice for judges to attend safeguarding. Any judge who has a dual role as a coach within a club must have valid PVG and safeguarding as stated above. Coaches, Judges and gymnasts should carry current membership cards to all competitions and be prepared for these to be checked by the competition organiser or their appointed officials. Nomination of Judges Clubs must nominate a judge for each competition, failure to do so will result in a 50 no judging fee charged to the club. Judging Attire Navy blue jacket with navy blue skirt or full length trousers, white shirt or blouse with a collar (either short or long sleeved) Hair must be neat and not inhibit vision Jewellery, if worn, must be professional in appearance Shoes must be professional in appearance (in particular, no flip flops or trainers) Judge s Code of Conduct Judges are expected to march into the competition arena prior to the march in of the competing gymnasts, unless notified otherwise. Judges should keep their tables clean and only have on the table items required for judging, keeping all outdoor clothing and bags stored out of sight. Judges are required to stay at the venue until released by the Competition Organiser in case they are required to assist with the checking of scores. 11 P a g e
Volunteering Regulations By entering a Scottish Gymnastics Tumbling Competition clubs are required to provide volunteers who will be available to assist on the day of the competition. Procedure When the competition programme goes out, each club will be contacted and asked to provide a volunteer for an allocated time slot(s) over the competition day/weekend, failure to do so by one week prior to the event taking place will incur a penalty for the club. Club contact (as named on entry form) must provide a volunteer name when requested (one week prior to the competition) The named volunteer must be at least 16 years of age, and preferably aged over 18. Please indicate if the volunteer is 16 or 17 years of age. Any coaches named as accompanying gymnasts on the floor at the competition may not also be named as volunteers. The volunteers contact telephone number and e-mail address should be provided to the TTP official as per e-mail request prior to each competition. It is the club s responsibility to ensure that the nominated volunteer is advised of their role at the competition, what is expected from them and the time there are required to volunteer for. (Please ask the nominated TTP official if unsure) The volunteer should then report to the Competition Organiser at their allocated time slot. Please note that some volunteers may have agreed in advance to officiate as Floor Manager, Computer or Manual Scorer etc. at specific competitions and they may be nominated as the volunteer from their club for those competitions. If a volunteer cannot attend for any reason it is the club s responsibility to find a replacement. Failure to do will result in the club being fined 30.00. 12 P a g e
General Regulations Registration Only register your gymnasts/club when those competing in that section of the event have arrived at the event and intend to compete. Please inform the registration desk of any withdrawals as soon as possible. Please comply with registration times stated in the handbook Coaches must sign in at the registration desk on arrival at the venue to receive accreditation. Coaches must ensure they carry their membership card at all times as proof of insurance. Order of Performance In order to maintain a smooth and timely running of the event or where the safety, security and good performance of the gymnasts is a concern, the TTP reserve the right to alter the working order and or time/commencement of the competition round as may be deemed necessary by the organiser or authorised officials. Wherever practical the organiser shall produce and circulate to all participating clubs a provisional competition programme and running order for an event at least 2 weeks before the day thereof. Before the start of competition a technical briefing will take place. The timing of this meeting will be stated in the event programme. Attendance at technical briefing is compulsory. Competition Apparatus Unless otherwise stated the equipment at SG competitions will be to FIG specifications. Please refer to Appendices for further information. Appeals on D Jury Score A coach may only inquire about the Difficulty score, in accordance with the principles of the FIG Code of Points and can only be made for the Club/Region s own Gymnasts. A verbal inquiry should be made after the publication of the score and at the very latest by the end of the current competing pool. The Supervising Coach for the Club/Region of the competing gymnasts makes the Inquiry with the Chair of the Judges Panel. If a resolution cannot be made before the start time of the next competitors routine, the calculated mark will be listed as provisional and will be considered at the end of the competition session and before any award ceremony. The TC cannot accept any photographic analysis at an event unless an official video replay system is available and could be referred to by the Chair of the Judges Panel for the benefit of every competitor. Health and Safety The safety of all participants (gymnasts, coaches and officials) is the primary consideration. All SG policies will be rigorously applied with regards to health, safety and welfare and child protection. Coaches are reminded of their responsibility in relation to their gymnasts in the competition environment this will specifically include ensuring the gymnasts are adequately prepared (physically and psychologically) for performing their routines in a competition situation. Anyone requiring first aid assistance should speak to either a member of the events team or the competition organiser. 13 P a g e
Medal Ceremonies Except in exceptional circumstances, gymnasts who win a medal are expected to remain in the venue until the completion of the competition and participate in the medal presentation ceremony in order to collect their award in person. Gymnasts receiving a zero score will not be eligible to receive a medal. Photography In accordance with current SG policy, flash photography is not permitted during the warm up or competition phases of any Scottish Gymnastics event. SG accredited photographers may be present at SG events and in some cases events may be videoed. These images/footage may be used by SG and our partners for the purposes of promotion, education and development of the sport. They may also be shared with relevant third part organisations for journalistic/promotional purposes. Clubs must ensure that gymnasts/parents are informed of the photography arrangements for the relevant event. Any gymnast or parent who does not wish themselves or their child to be photographed/filmed at the event must advise Scottish Gymnastics Events Department. The SG photography guidelines are available on the Scottish Gymnastics website here http://www.scottishgymnastics.org/clubs/safeguarding-clubs-polices-procedures Spectators Spectator entry to Scottish Gymnastics Tumbling competitions will be available on the door on the day of competition. Spectators Code of Conduct Clubs should take responsibility for the behaviour of their members and supporters, spectators must: Switch mobile phones to silent during the competition. Remain supportive throughout the competition, and must not interfere with other spectators enjoyment or disturb any of the gymnasts. Refrain from moving about the seating area whilst gymnasts are competing. Remain in the spectator seating area and not enter controlled areas including competition field of play and the control desk. Treat the competition venues with respect, particularly in respect of food and drink rules. Respect all competitors, coaches and competition officials. The Competition Organiser reserves the right to remove any spectators in breach of this code of conduct. 14 P a g e
Individual events Date Event Closing Date 29 th January Venue Range and Conditioning Test Event (NDP Qualifiers and Development Grades) Hamilton Gymnastics Club, Eddlewood Sports Barn NDP Levels 1 7 Development Grades A - C Wed 11 th Jan (noon) Age Groups & Rules Gymnasts must take part in this event to progress on to Scottish NDP Qualifiers & in turn British Finals. Gymnasts will not be permitted a resit/appeal unless exceptional circumstances. Gymnasts wishing to do the NDP qualifiers must attend this competition - a substitute day will not be allowed. Development Grade Gymnasts must complete this to take part in the Scottish Club Grade Championships in May. There will be a further opportunity for this test to be taken in May This is a closed competition and no spectators will be allowed. Awards Entry Fee Certificates awarded for a pass 5 per gymnast Date Event Closing Date 5 th February Club Grade League 1 Wed 11 th Jan (noon) Venue Urban Gymnastics Club, Kinning Park, Glasgow Club Grade Levels 1-3: Club 1: 5/6 Years, 7/8 Years, 9-10 Years, 11+ Age Groups & Rules Club 2: 7/8 Years, 9/10 Years, 11+ Years Club 3: 9/10 Years, 11/12 Years, 13+Years Development Levels A - C: 6/7 Years, 8 Years Awards Entry Fee Gold, Silver, Bronze at each level and age group, Male & Female. In the event of a tie, both medals will be given but the subsequent placing will be missed 15 per gymnast 15 P a g e
Date Event Closing Date 24 th & 25 th February Venue Scottish NDP Qualifiers and FIG Open The Peak, Stirling NDP 1 4; 9/10, 11/12 & 13+ NDP 5; 10-12, 13/14 & 15+ Wed 1 st Feb (noon) Age Groups & Rules NDP 6/7; U13, 013 Gymnasts entered should be available 16th 18th June in the event they come in the top 2 & qualify for the Regional Team Finals FIG Levels all age Groups from 9/10 to 17-21 + Senior Gold, Silver, Bronze at each level and age group, Male & Female. Awards Entry Fee Gymnasts that receive a 0 score will not be eligible for a medal In the event of a tie, both medals will be given but the subsequent placing will be missed 25 Per Gymnast Date Event Closing Date 26 th March Club Grade League 2 Venue Sapphire Gymnastics Club, Maryhill, Glasgow Club Grade Levels 1-3: Wed 15 th Feb (noon) Club 1: 5/6 Years, 7/8 Years, 9-10 Years, 11+ Age Groups & Rules Club 2: 7/8 Years, 9/10 Years, 11+ Years Club 3: 9/10 Years, 11/12 Years, 13+Years Development Levels A - C: 6/7 Years, 8 Years Awards Entry Fee Gold, Silver, Bronze at each level and age group, Male & Female. In the event of a tie, both medals will be given but the subsequent placing will be missed 15 per gymnast 16 P a g e
Date Event Closing Date 7 th May Club Grade League 3 Venue Dynamite Gymnastics Club, Glasgow Club Grade Levels 1-3: Wed 5 th Apr (noon) Club 1: 5/6 Years, 7/8 Years, 9-10 Years, 11+ Age Groups & Rules Club 2: 7/8 Years, 9/10 Years, 11+ Years Club 3: 9/10 Years, 11/12 Years, 13+Years Development Levels A - C: 6/7 Years, 8 Years Awards Entry Fee Gold, Silver, Bronze at each level and age group, Male & Female. In the event of a tie, both medals will be given but the subsequent placing will be missed 15 per gymnast Date Event Closing Date 28 th May Club Grade Scottish Championships Venue Bells Sports Centre, Perth, PH1 5HS Club Grade Levels 1-3: Wed 19 th Apr (noon) Club 1: 5/6 Years, 7/8 Years, 9-10 Years, 11+ Age Groups & Rules Club 2: 7/8 Years, 9/10 Years, 11+ Years Club 3: 9/10 Years, 11/12 Years, 13+Years Development Levels A - C: 6/7 Years, 8 Years Development Gymnasts that did not complete the R & C test in January should do so at the start of this competition Awards Entry Fee Gold, Silver, Bronze at each level and age group, Male & Female. In the event of a tie, both medals will be given but the subsequent placing will be missed 20 per gymnast, 5 for gymnasts requiring to sit the R&C test 17 P a g e
Date Event Closing Date 28 th May Scottish NDP Team Championships Venue Bells Sports Centre, Perth, PH1 5HS NDP 1 4; 9/10, 11/12 & 13+ Wed 19 th Apr (noon) Age Groups & Rules Awards Entry Fee NDP 5; 10-12, 13/14 & 15+ NDP 6/7; U13, 013 Gold, Silver, Bronze at each level and age group, Male & Female. In the event of a tie, both medals will be given but the subsequent placing will be missed 20 per gymnast Date Event Closing Date 30 th Sept- 1 st Oct Scottish FIG & NDP Championships Tues 29 th Aug (noon) Venue Age Groups & Rules Awards Entry Fee Bells Sports Centre, Perth TBC TBC TBC 18 P a g e