A Recreational Competitive Program 1st Edition February 1994 2nd Edition June 1994 3rd Edition February 1995 4th Edition February 1996 5th Edition February 1997 6th Edition February 1998 7th Edition April 1999 8th Edition April 2000 9th Edition March 2001 10th Edition March 2002 11th Edition March 2003 12th Edition February 2004 13th Edition March 2005 14th Edition April 2006 15th Edition February 2007 16th Edition February 2008 17th Edition January 2009 18th Edition March 2010 19th Edition January 2011 20th Edition February 2012 21st Edition February 2013 22nd Edition March 2014 23 rd Edition March 2015 24 th Edition February 2016 25 th Edition March 2017 Published by Tammy Robinson 2017 Copyright GYMSTAR 1994 2017 Originally developed by Donna Bronstein with Ross Bouskill, further developed by Tammy Robinson This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior written permission from the above publisher of the work. Enquires should be directed to: Tammy Robinson (General Manager) manager@gymstar.com.au Emma Luxford (Gymstar Cooridnator) coordinator@gymstar.com.au Warning: This manual is not intended to replace knowledge obtained from coaching accreditation courses or workshops. It is anticipated that users of this manual understand the philosophy, concepts and ideas contained within and have the necessary competence to use the manual as an aid to teaching. Version 3 updated 7/5/2017 Gymstar 2017 Page 2
Introduction... 4 Registration... 5 Events... 6 Gymstar Meet... 6 Gymstar Challenge... 7 Gymstar Competition... 8 Gymstar Open... 9 Event entry... 10 Duties of Gymstar Coordinator... 12 Duties of Gymstar Coach... 13 Understanding Gymstar Events, Rules, & Requirements... 14 Glossary... 18 REQUIREMENTS... 21 VAULT... 21 BARS... 25 BEAM... 30 P-BARS... 39 RINGS... 46 FLOOR... 52 Master Score Sheet... 60 Apparatus Score Sheet... 61 Entry Form... 62 Gymstar 2017 Page 3
INTRODUCTION Gymstar aims to provide recreational competitions that are enjoyable for gymnasts, coaches, judges and spectators. The program s main objective is for all participants to enjoy the experience of participating to their full potential. Gymstar provides the opportunity for participants to compete in a fun and fair environment. The emphasis is on the execution of skills and routines rather than difficulty. This program has been designed to be used within clubs as a complete program for boys and girls, available for all children, not just the talented few. The design of the program may also allow gymnasts to move across to the Australian Levels Program at level 6 or 7 after completing Gymstar 10. It is recommended that the Gymstar program be used by gymnasts who train limited hours, gymnasts who prefer a less competitive environment or gymnasts who have limiting physical qualities which do not allow them the opportunity to have a positive experience within the competitive Australian Levels Program. No developmental squad type gymnasts will be tolerated within the Gymstar program. Gymstar 2017 Page 4
REGISTRATION To be a member of Gymstar, participating clubs need to pay an Annual Registration Fee of $190.00. This fee pays for the Gymstar Manuals and covers administration and coordination expenses. Registration Fees are payable to: GYMSTAR Registration and Event enquires may be directed to the Gymstar Coordinator: Emma Luxford Ph: 0406 236 658 Email: coordinator@gymstar.com.au All correspondence should be addressed to: Gymstar 14 Positano Way Point Cook, 3030 Gymstar 2017 Page 5
EVENTS Gymstar Meet Gymstar meet events are for gymnasts in Gymstar 1, Gymstar 2 and Gymstar 3. Participation is the focus of these events. All gymnasts receive a medal Gymstar 1 = Participation medal Gymstar 2 & 3 = Gymnasts with an overall score of 55.5 or above will receive a Gold medal. Gymnasts with an overall score between 53 and 55.4 will receive a Silver medal and gymnasts with an overall score between 45 and 52.9 will receive a Bronze medal. Gymnasts who receive an overall score of 44.9 and below will receive a participation medal. All gymnasts receive a certificate Gymstar 2 & 3 Team Awarded (1 st 3 rd ) Gymstar 3 Individual overall (1 st 3 rd ) Clubs required to provide one judge for 1-15 gymnasts & 2 judges for 16 and over gymnasts at each level Competition Entry Cost: $27.50 per gymnast plus GST ($30.25) Gymstar 2017 Page 6
Gymstar Challenge Gymstar challenge events will also have an emphasis on participation and will cater for gymnasts in Gymstar 4 Gymstar 8. Please note that Gymstar 4 Challenge sessions will be run alongside selected Gymstar 1 3 Meets, and Gymstar 5 8 Challenge events will be run separately. These events are designed for gymnasts training limited hours and for gymnasts, coaches and clubs who prefer a less competitive event. There will be one judge per apparatus and only a club s own results will be distributed. Medals awarded for 1 st 6 th on apparatus and individual overall as well as 1 st 3 rd team All gymnasts receive a certificate Clubs required to provide one judge for 1-15 gymnasts & 2 judges for 16 and over gymnasts at each level Floor managers award (sportsmanship / cheering for each other) for the best rotational group (the group you go around with at the challenge; may be made up of more than one club) Judges choice award on each apparatus Whatever the judge wishes to award ie: best save, most courageous, great dance move, best smile etc. Gymnasts may choose to compete on 4, 5 or 6 apparatus with the top 4 scores counting for individual all-around and the top 12 scores (max. 4 from each gymnast) counting for team. Competition Entry Cost: $30 per gymnast plus GST ($33.00) Gymstar 2017 Page 7
Gymstar Competition Designed for gymnasts, coaches and clubs who prefer a more competitive event. Please note that Gymstar 4 Competition sessions will be run alongside selected Gymstar 1 3 Meets, and Gymstar 5 10 Competition events will be run separately. These events are likely to suit clubs that select gymnasts into their Gymstar classes and/or who select gymnasts to compete. Gymstar competitions will distribute all results to clubs and will aim to have two judges per apparatus. Medals awarded for 1 st 6 th on apparatus and individual overall as well as 1 st 3 rd team All gymnasts receive a certificate Clubs required to provide one judge for 1-10 gymnasts & 2 judges for 11-20 & 3 judges for 20 and over gymnasts at each level Aim to have 2 judges on each apparatus (especially floor) Gymnasts may choose to compete on 4, 5 or 6 apparatus with the top 4 scores counting for individual all-around and the top 12 scores (max. 4 from each gymnast) counting for team. All results distributed at the conclusion of competition Competition Entry Cost: $35 per gymnast plus GST ($38.50) Gymstar 2017 Page 8
Gymstar Open Recreational competitive events for gymnasts who are turning 17 in the year of competition (please note: gymnast over 17 years of age may still enter regular Gymstar Competitions if they wish to participate in a more structured and competitive environment). Gymstar Opens will have an emphasis on participation and the events will rely heavily on the honesty of participants. The aim is to give older gymnasts more opportunities to enjoy competing in a fun recreational environment. Gymnasts currently competing in the ALP are not eligible to compete at Gymstar Open events. Medals awarded for 1 st 6 th on apparatus and individual overall as well as 1 st 3 rd team All gymnasts receive a certificate Gymnasts nominate their level for each apparatus that they are competing on when they enter the event. They will then be judged based on the requirements of that level. All gymnasts at all levels will compete against each other. Clubs required to provide one judge for 1-10 gymnasts & 2 judges for 11 and over gymnasts at each level. 1 judge on each apparatus. Gymnasts may choose to compete on 4, 5 or 6 apparatus with the top 4 scores counting for individual all-around and the top 12 scores (max. 4 from each gymnast) counting for team. Competition Entry Cost: $35 per gymnast plus GST ($38.50) Gymstar 2017 Page 9
ENTRY INTO GYMSTAR EVENTS Event entries must be received by the Gymstar Coordinator three weeks prior to the competition date. Late entries will only be considered if numbers permit. Clubs will be invoiced following the event for all gymnast entries, withdrawals and late fees. The following charges will apply: Gymstar Meet = $27.50 plus GST ($30.25) Gymstar Challenge = $30 plus GST ($33.00) Gymstar Competition = $35 plus GST ($38.50) Gymstar Open = $35 plus GST ($38.50) $10.00 + GST fee for gymnasts who are withdrawn. $10.00 + GST fee (over and above entry fee) for gymnasts who are entered after the closing date TEAM SIZES 3-5 gymnasts with 3 gymnasts to count. Teams may consist of both boys and girls. Gymnasts may compete on all available apparatus if they wish but must compete on a minimum of 4 apparatus to be eligible for individual overall and team awards. Mixed teams will not be permitted at Gymstar events. Clubs who enter one or more teams at any level cannot enter individuals at that same level, as the team sizes are structured so that if clubs have 3 or more gymnasts all participants can be part of a team. Clubs are required to nominate judges for all events they enter. Gymstar 2017 Page 10
EVENT ENTRIES Closing Date: Monday 3 weeks prior to competition date Method: 1) Website: http://www.gymstar.com.au/competitions Separate email for each event entered 2) Email: send entry details to coordinator@gymstar.com.au Separate email for each event entered Please include 3) Mail: use Gymstar entry form (pg.69) and send to: 14 Positano Way, Point Cook, 3030 - event date and venue - name of club gymnasts are from - number of gymnasts at each level - name and contact number of judge/s For more information please contact the Gymstar Coordinator: Phone: 0406 236 658 Email: coordinator@gymstar.com.au Website: www.gymstar.com.au Gymstar 2017 Page 11
THE GYMSTAR PROGRAM & THE ROLE OF THE GYMSTAR COORDINATOR To provide a program aimed at keeping gymnasts in the sport. To ensure that participating clubs, gymnasts and judges remain within the philosophy of Gymstar and that the gymnasts can display their abilities in a fun atmosphere. To develop a competition calendar for each year and encourage member clubs to host a competition. To receive competition entries, organise competitions and work-orders and forward this information to competing clubs, judges, floor managers and the host club. Provide floor managers for competitions. Gymstar will provide a reimbursement to judges and the floor manager. Judges = $65 per session Provide medals for competitions. Provide financial reimbursement to host clubs for refreshments provided to officials and coaches. A newsletter will be provided by the Gymstar coordinator keeping clubs informed of developments and changes within the Gymstar program. Provide a communications network to receive feedback. Gymstar 2017 Page 12
DUTIES OF THE COACH IN THE GYMSTAR PROGRAM It is recommended that gymnasts can competently perform the majority of the core skills and requirements before being entered into competition. PROTESTS ARE NOT PERMITTED - they are not within the spirit of the competition. Although coaches cannot protest at Gymstar competitions, coaches may ask for a judge s advice or to discuss some routines and scores. Judges however are not required to discuss their score with coaches and may be unable to due to time constraints or simply may choose not to. Spotting or standing in is not permitted (unless stipulated in the requirements). A gymnast who needs spotting with a skill should not be competing that skill. Coaches must keep in mind that safety is an important factor in the Gymstar program. Coaches are responsible for preparing the apparatus for their gymnasts and must at all times check the safety of the apparatus and the mats around the apparatus. If gymnasts require spotting due to apparatus limitations please speak to the Gymstar Floor Manager so that an agreement can be reached regarding the judging of the routine. Only listed equipment may be used (beat boards for mounts are allowed). Ensure that gymnasts full names and teams are correct on score sheets. Coaches must ensure that gymnasts are aware of competition etiquette before attending a competition. Gymnasts must present themselves to the judge before commencing apparatus warm-up. Coaches must seek permission from the judge/floor manager before allowing any gymnast to leave the competition floor. Gymnasts should be advised by the coach that contact with spectators is not permitted once the general warm-up has commenced, and more importantly that they conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on their club and does not in any way distract another gymnast who is competing. Level 1 gymnasts are not required to memorize routines and as such coaches may prompt competitors or talk them through their routines. Coaches are not permitted to correct skill technique by either verbal or nonverbal cues (e.g. gestures). Level 2+: No prompting is allowed. Any coach interaction during routine will incur an execution deduction of 0.5. Coaches must attend the coaches meeting which will be held 5 minutes prior to the session start time. Completed Master Score Sheet and Apparatus Score Sheets are to be handed to the floor manager. Apparatus Score Sheets are to be handed to the appropriate judge at the start of each rotation. General Warm Up will be 15 minutes. Apparatus warm up is strictly a maximum of 20 seconds for Gymstar 1 3, a maximum of 30 seconds for Gymstar 4 8 and a maximum of 45 seconds for Gymstar 9 & 10. It is the coaches responsibility to ensure gymnasts adhere to this time frame. Gymstar 2017 Page 13
UNDERSTANDING GYMSTAR EVENT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS Gymnasts cannot compete in Australian Levels Program and Gymstar in the same year. No ALP routines are to be performed. PROTESTS ARE NOT PERMITTED as they are not within the spirit of the Gymstar Program. General warm-up is 15 minutes. Gymnasts will then be presented to the audience prior to moving to the first apparatus where they will warm-up then compete. Please note that some levels will not have apparatus warm up at some competitions. It will be stated on the competition work-order if this is the case. Once all gymnasts in a team have competed they may move with their coach to the next apparatus if it is free. The whole group rotates around the apparatus, whether they are competing the apparatus or not. The order of apparatus rotations will be detailed on the competition work order. Any club, coach or gymnast not acting within the philosophy of the competition will be asked to leave the competition floor immediately. Gymnasts who have achieved their full potential at their current Gymstar level must be promoted to the next level by their club coach. Whilst it is up to the individual clubs and coaches to ensure gymnasts are entered into the appropriate level of competition, it is recommended that gymnasts be able to perform the majority of the skill and composition requirements competently to enter competition. Judges will make recommendations to the Gymstar coordinator if they feel a gymnast/team is competing in the wrong level. Gymstar reserves the right to refuse entries for gymnasts who are competing at what Gymstar believes to be the wrong level or event. All gymnasts must be accompanied by a coach with a maximum of 10 gymnasts per coach and one coach for each Gymstar level. Entries with more than 10 gymnasts and only one coach will not be accepted. A substitute coach on the day of competition is acceptable. Competition attire: leotards, bike pants, leggings, tight fitting t-shirt or singlet. No midriffs will be allowed. No club uniform is required. However participants (coaches, gymnasts) are expected to look presentable. Scores will not be flashed during the competition. Coaches are to operate the gymnasts floor music. Level 1 gymnasts are not required to memorize routines and as such coaches may prompt competitors or talk them through their routines. Coaches are not permitted to correct skill technique by either verbal or nonverbal cues (e.g. gestures). Level 2+: No prompting from is allowed. Any coach interaction during routine will incur an execution deduction of 0.5. Gymstar 2017 Page 14
Although coaches are not allowed to protest at Gymstar competitions, coaches may ask for a judge s advice or to discuss some routines and scores. Judges however are not required to discuss their score with coaches and may be unable to due to time constraints or simply may choose not to. There are no limits on what a gymnast can put in their routine. D and E Scores: There are two scores that are combined to give the gymnast s total apparatus score. The D-Score = Value / Difficulty score. The E-Score = Execution score (10 minus execution deductions). The final score is calculated by adding the D score and the E score together. A gymnast s final score shall be no lower than 8.0 for Gymstar 4-10, or 10.0 for Gymstar 1-3. All skills performed count towards elements. Gymstar recognizes all skills at all levels as elements whether they are contained as part of the FIG code of points or not. A skill recognized as an element in the lower levels of Gymstar are still recognized as an element in the higher levels unless otherwise stipulated. o Casts and swings count as elements o Any controlled dismount or mount is counted as an element and fulfils the dismount or mount requirement (i.e jump to front support on bars and cast away to land dismount on bars) as long as it is completed as stipulated (i.e. Gymstar 8 beam dismount must show flight) o Climb up on low bar to catch high bar counts as an element at Gymstar 4, 5, & 6 On occasion some elements combine to form one skill. This new skill will only be counted as one element. To determine whether a skill should be counted as one element or two simply ask can the skill be performed without the combination of skills? For example a cast is a required skill for level 2 bars. A cast is therefore also recognized as a skill/element in Gymstar 4-10. A cast back hip circle is recognized as only 1 skill as the back hip circle cannot be performed correctly without the cast. However gymnasts can perform a cast, and then utilize another cast into the back hip circle. This would be 2 elements. A swing is also counted as an element. A swing pullover (half giant) is counted as one element because you cannot perform a swing pullover without a swing. However 2 swings with the 2nd swing going into a swing pullover will count as 2 elements. When determining if it is one element or 2 elements consider if the skill can be done in isolation. Examples below: o Floor - Handstand forward roll is one element. Splitting up the skill makes it a different skill (a handstand and a forward roll). o Bars - Cast back hip circle is one skill because the back hip circle cannot be done without the cast so the cast becomes the start of the skill. However a cast can be done on its own and count as a skill. All Gymstar 1, 2 & 3 routines will have a D-Score of 5.0 with no bonus points awarded Gymstar 2017 Page 15
In Gymstar 4 10 routines have a base D-Score of 4.0. Bonus of 0.5 is awarded for skills from the Star skills list with the maximum bonus being 1.0 for Gymstar 4 8, a maximum of 1.5 for Gymstar 9 and a maximum of 2.0 for Gymstar 10. All attempted star skills will be awarded a bonus with deductions taken. Omission of a core skill will result in a 1.5 deduction from the D-score. Any attempted skill which can be clearly recognised as a skill requirement will be counted for that requirement with execution deductions taken. (The 0.5 deduction for failing to meet the technical requirements of a skill will apply if the gymnast does not fulfill a minimum technical requirement (not amplitude based), such as if a gymnast performing a scorpion kick did not have both feet leave the floor) A skill requirement performed with spotting assistance will receive no D score penalty providing the coach did not do the majority of the work. Any relevant execution deductions will apply including the 1.0 deduction for spotting and the 0.5 deduction for coach on podium un-authorised. Omission of a composition requirement will result in a 0.5 deduction from the D-score. A break-in-series will incur a 0.3 deduction each time from the D score If a star skill can be clearly recognised as a skill in the star skills list it will receive bonus and deductions will be taken for any execution faults (which may be more than the 0.5 bonus awarded). If a star skill is performed following which the gymnast falls, it shall still receive bonus and deductions taken. A star skill performed with non-permitted spotting assistance shall not receive bonus. One element can fulfill a maximum of two requirements. A skill may be performed twice in any given routine and will count for required elements both times. The third time the same skill is performed it will not count as an element and therefore will not fulfill any requirement. A skill will only count once as a star skill even if the skill is repeated. Acro skills include all rolls, handstands, cartwheel, round off, walkovers, front handspring, back flip, and saltos. At Gymstar 6 and 7 one gym element on beam must be a large leap or jump. This means it cannot be a straight jump, flutter jump or cat leap. The other gym element can be any leap or jump including a straight jump, flutter jump or cat leap. On Floor in Gymstar 5-10 gymnasts may perform either a gym series or a passage of dance. A gym series is 2 directly connected leaps or jumps. A passage of dance is 2 leaps connected by dance. Gymstar 4-10 gymnasts may perform two vaults with the best score to count. They may be the same or different vaults. Vaults must be performed from a board unless otherwise stipulated. Floor music is optional; gymnasts may use music with words, instrumental music or no music. It is the coaches responsibility to ensure music is appropriate with no inappropriate language etc. Gymstar 2017 Page 16
Clarification of acro series requirements: There is no break in series deduction for Round off or handspring to 2 feet or front sault to 2 feet, rebound or rebound half turn to step out, into another skill such as cartwheel. Where 2 acro series are required the Acro lines can be performed in any order to fulfill either of the two skill requirements. A skill can only be performed twice in the whole routine to receive value. However in Gymstar 8, 9 & 10 round offs and backflips can be utilised multiple times to fulfil requirements. The two acro lines cannot be identical. Time limits for floor routines are: 30-60 sec for Gymstar 3-6 and 45-70 sec for Gymstar 7-10 Gymstar 2017 Page 17
GLOSSARY: Some of the terms used in Gymstar may a different interpretation to other gymnastics programs. Please read the following definitions for clarification. o Alternate direction: Movement in a direction other than forwards. o Locomotive Activity: Continual repetitive movement along the beam. At least half of the length of the beam must be covered or 4 repetitions of the skill (ie: four step kicks). o Change of Direction (bars): 1/2 turn or more, may be performed in mount, dismount or during the routine. o Low to Beam: A move or static position where the torso (hip to shoulder) comes into contact with the beam (Full front or side split will be counted but stride support will NOT be paid as a low to beam move). o Close to Floor: A move or static position where the torso (hip to shoulder) comes into contact with the floor. o Bar Change (uneven bars): Where a gymnast moves from one bar to the other bar. o Change of Grip (bars): Using a grip other than over grip during the execution of a skill. o Acrobatic element with flight: Dive roll and round off (unless otherwise stipulated) will be counted as an acrobatic element with flight provided a flight phase is demonstrated. o Dorsal Hang: Skin the cat. From inverted pike position (basket hang) turn backwards feet over head. Feet should point towards floor, open hips (straight position) and arms behind. Gymstar 4 demonstrate controlled entry to position and hold (2 sec), exit is optional. Gymstar 5 & 6 must return to inverted pike position (basket hang) and Gymstar 7 must return to inverted hang. o Scorpion (Gymstar 2 floor & Gymstar 3 beam): From lunge position place hands on beam and kick legs slightly into air (back lunge leg higher than front lunge leg). Feet only need to leave the beam/ floor they are not required to reach any set height (mini, mini handstand). o Glide kip with spot: At Gymstar 8 gymnasts are permitted to have assistance to complete a glide kip mount (no bonus will be paid). No deductions will be taken for the spot although if it is obvious that the coach is doing the majority of the work then there will be a deduction of 0.5. o Muscle up with spot: At Gymstar 8, 9, & 10 gymnasts are permitted to have assistance to complete a muscle up to get above the rings (no bonus is awarded). Boxes and other equipment cannot be used to get above the rings. o Peach dismount on P-Bars: Start in cross support. Holding onto rails, fall backwards with straight arms through piked inverted hang (basket hang). Continue rotating backwards, release the bar and land. Gymstar 2017 Page 18
CLARIFICATION OF CAST & SWING REQUIREMENTS BARS Cast height (taken from shoulders to feet height) 45º above horizontal 90º (Handstand) P-BARS Swing height (taken from shoulders to feet height) 45º above horizontal 90º (Handstand) Horizontal Horizontal 45º below horizontal 60º below horizontal 45º below horizontal 60º below horizontal RINGS Swing height (taken as ankle height from lower vertical) 180º horizontal 45º below horizontal 60º below horizontal 30º from lower vertical Lower vertical Gymstar 2017 Page 19
CLARIFICATION OF FLOOR SKILL AMPLITUDE REQUIREMENTS Backwards roll towards handstand Within 30º of handstand Leap requirements Arabesque height 180º horizontal Leg at 90º 135º split Leg at 45º Gymstar 2017 Page 20
GYMSTAR 1 Skill Requirement Details VAULT 1 Landing off 60cm box Stretched jump with a held landing. 2 Rebounding on board x3 Gymnasts may circle arms, or hold arms still above head. 3 Walk feet up wall (Handstand against wall) Body position with toes only touching the wall, chest in and straight arms. Straight line from shoulder to feet. Shape held for 3 seconds. Entry and exit are not judged. GYMSTAR 2 Skill Requirement Details 1 Run, rebound from board, land on landing mat Under arm action into rebound off board. Held landing. 2 Handstand on board (minimum 2 sec) Please note: Exit is NOT judged. Under arm entry into handstand. Exit is optional. Coaches are encouraged to assist gymnasts (i.e. catch at top of handstand). Entry into handstand and position of handstand will be judged. GYMSTAR 3 Skill Requirement Details 1 Handstand flat back Under arm entry into handstand. Handstand performed on beat board with landing onto back onto a 30cm crash mat Gymstar 2017 Page 21
GYMSTAR 4 GYMSTAR 5 VAULT Gymnasts perform 2 of either of the following Vaults Dive Roll from beat board to 30cm crash mat Handspring flat back (Height: 60 90cm) on crash mats Gymnasts perform 2 of either of the following Vaults Dive roll from beat board to 2 crash mats (60cm) Handspring flat back on 3 crash mats (90cm) GYMSTAR 6 A Score Vault 3.5 Handspring flat back on 3 crash mats (90cm) 3.5 Dive roll from beat board to 1 crash mats 4.0 Handspring flat back over vault using a mini tramp 4.5 Front Salto 5.0 Handspring flat back over vault Gymnasts may perform any 2 Vaults All Vaults use beat / spring board unless stipulated otherwise Gymstar 2017 Page 22
VAULT GYMSTAR 7 GYMSTAR 8 Gymnasts may perform any 2 Vaults. All Vaults use beat / spring board unless stated otherwise. A Score Vault A Score Vault Gymnasts may perform any 2 Vaults. All Vaults use beat / spring board unless stated otherwise. 3.0 Handspring flatback over vault using mini tramp 2.5 Handspring flatback over vault using mini tramp 3.5 Front Salto (board to crash mat) 3.0 Front saulto (board to crashmat) 4.0 Handspring over vault using mini trampoline 3.5 Handspring Flatback over Vault 4.0 Handspring flat back 3.5 Handspring over Vault using mini tramp 4.5 Front Sault half turn 3.5 Front Sault half turn (board to crash mat) 5.0 Layout Front Salto (board to crash mat) 4.5 Handspring Vault 5.0 Handspring over vault 4.5 Layout Front Salto (board to crash mat) 5.0 Handspring with half twist in post flight (use of mini trampoline allowed but will receive a 0.5 deduction) 5.0 Half on Half off (use of mini tramp allowed but will receive a 0.5 deduction) Gymstar 2017 Page 23
VAULT GYMSTAR 9 GYMSTAR 10 Gymnasts may perform any 2 Vaults. All Vaults use beat / spring board unless stated otherwise. A Score Vault A Score Vault Gymnasts may perform any 2 Vaults. All Vaults use beat / spring board unless stated otherwise. 2.5 Front Saulto (board to crash mat) 2.0 Front Saulto (board to crashmat) 3.0 Handspring over Vault using mini tramp 3.5 Layout Front Salto (board to crash mat) 3.5 Layout Front Salto (board to crash mat) 3.5 Front Salto or Layout Front Salto with half twist (board to crashmat) 3.5 Front Sault half turn (board to crash mat) 4.0 Front Salto with full twist (board to crashmat) 4.5 Handspring Vault 4.0 Layout Front Salto with full twist (board to crash mat) 4.5 Layout ½ Twist 4.0 Handspring Vault 5.0 Half on Half off (use of mini trampoline allowed but will receive a 0.5 deduction) 5.0 Handspring half twist (use of mini trampoline allowed but will receive a 0.5 deduction) 5.0 Half on Half off 5.0 Handspring half twist 5.5 Half on full twist off 5.5 Handspring full twist Gymstar 2017 Page 24
GYMSTAR 1 Skill Requirement Details BARS 1 3 x bent knee swings (knees bent, hips open) Gymnasts must re-grip the bar on each swing. 2 Jump to front support (3 sec) Straight arms. Rounded shoulders. 3 Tuck hang (3 sec) Knees to chest. GYMSTAR 2 Skill Requirement Details 1 Glide with no deduction for tuck return 2 Pull over No deduction for assistance. 3 2 x small casts Straight arms. Hips must clear bar. 4 Cast away dismount (no height requirement) Straight arms. Held landing. May be performed to a box. GYMSTAR 3 Skill Requirement Details 1 Glide swing 2 Pull over 3 Cast to 60 degrees below horizontal Straight arms. Skill will be paid if cast does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. 4 Forward roll to tuck hang (held 2 sec) Straight arms. Knees to chest in tuck position. Gymstar 2017 Page 25
GYMSTAR 4 BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirements Star Skills Mount Minimum 5 elements Swing or swinging skill Glide swings x 2 connected Cast toes to 60 degrees below horizontal (Straight arms. Skill will be paid if cast does not reach required height and deductions will be taken.) Dismount Back hip circle Toe shoot or undershoot from low bar GYMSTAR 5 Skill Requirement Composition Requirements Star Skills Mount Minimum 5 elements Glide swings x 2 connected Skill starting from support (note: all casts need to reach 60 degrees below horizontal or deductions will be taken) Swinging skill Dismount Cast above 45 degrees below horizontal Toe shoot or undershoot Bar change Cast feet on, to catch high bar OR Climb up on low bar to catch high bar Gymstar 2017 Page 26
GYMSTAR 6 BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirements Star Skills Mount Minimum 5 elements Cast above 45 degrees below horizontal Skill starting from support (note: all casts need to reach 60 degrees below horizontal or deductions will be taken) Swinging skill Dismount Bar change Cast feet on, to catch high bar OR Climb up on low bar to catch high bar Long swing pullover from swing or cast Toe shoot or undershoot dismount from the high bar GYMSTAR 7 Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 6 elements Cast to horizontal Cast 45 degrees below horizontal (Straight arms. Skill will be paid if cast does not reach required height and deductions will be taken.) Swinging skill 1 Bar Change (Uneven Bars only). Climb up on low bar to catch high bar will fulfill composition requirement but will not count as an element. Cast feet on to catch high bar Cast away, swing pullover on high bar Dismount 1 Grip Change (High Bar only) Pike toe shoot from high bar Gymstar 2017 Page 27
GYMSTAR 8 BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 6 elements Kip (Long Kip or Glide Kip- only one kip awarded bonus) Cast to horizontal. Skill will be paid if cast does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. 1 Bar Change (Uneven Bars only). Climb up on low bar to catch high bar will fulfill composition requirement but will not count as an element. Cast feet on in pike position Cast above horizontal Swinging skill 1 Grip Change (High Bar only) Toe shoot half turn dismount Dismount GYMSTAR 9 Glide kip mount with spot allowed with no deductions for spot (NO BONUS AWARDED) Under swing half turn dismount Fly away Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 6 elements Glide kip Cast to horizontal (Skill will be paid if cast reaches above 45 degrees below horizontal and deductions will be taken.) 1 Bar change (Uneven Bars only) Cast 45 degrees above horizontal Swinging skill 1 Grip Change (High Bar only) Long kip Dismount Sole circle Toe shoot or under swing with half or full turn dismount Flyaway Gymstar 2017 Page 28
GYMSTAR 10 BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills (max. 3 star skills) Mount Minimum 6 elements Sole circle Cast to horizontal. Skill will be paid if cast reaches above 45 degrees below horizontal and deductions will be taken.) 1 Bar change (Uneven Bars only) Cast 45 degrees above horizontal Swinging skill 1 Grip Change (High Bar only) Clear Hip circle Dismount Hiccup Layout Flyaway Gymstar 2017 Page 29
GYMSTAR 1 Skill Requirement Details BEAM 1 Optional Mount (not judged) 2 Walk Forwards On toes. 3 Walk Sideways May be flat foot or on toes. 4 Small step kicks x 4 Straight legs. 5 Front Passé hold One foot balance on flat foot and other foot has toe next to knee. 6 Straight jump dismount Stretched jump, held landing. GYMSTAR 2 Skill Requirement Details 1 Jump to front support mount, feet behind to stand Arms straight. 2 Walk backwards Minimum 4 steps may be flat foot or on toes. 3 Step Kicks x 2 Straight legs, flat foot (base foot). 4 1/2 Turn On two feet. 5 Balance on one foot Optional leg position. Hold for 2 seconds. 6 Small tuck handstand Straight arms with feet touching bottom. Hips do not need to reach vertical. 7 Straight Jump 8 Dismount Star Jump Gymstar 2017 Page 30
GYMSTAR 3 Skill Requirement 1 Optional mount (mount is judged) 2 4 step backwards on toes Details BEAM 3 Low to beam A move or static position where the torso (hip to shoulder) comes into contact with the beam (Full front or side split will be counted but stride support will NOT be paid as a low to beam move). 4 1/2 Turn On two feet 5 Balance on one foot Optional leg position. Hold for 2 seconds 6 Scorpion From lunge position place hands on beam and then kick legs slightly into air (back lunge leg higher than front lunge leg). Feet only need to leave the beam they are not required to reach any set height. Scorpion can be performed from stand with no pause. 7 Straight Jump 8 Dismount Tuck Jump Gymstar 2017 Page 31
GYMSTAR 4 BEAM Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 1 full length of beam Gym/ Dance skill (Jump or Leap) Locomotive activity (see glossary) Tuck jump Half turn Lunge towards handstand Balance on one foot (minimum 2 seconds) Alternate direction (see glossary) *Direction other than forwards Low to beam (see glossary) *Front support on side of beam and stride support will not be counted. 1/2 turn on one foot Lunge towards handstand one leg at vertical and the other at horizontal (Half handstand) Dismount Round off dismount Gymstar 2017 Page 32
BEAM GYMSTAR 5 Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount 2 different jumps or leaps (do not need to be in series) Lunge towards handstand one leg at vertical and the other at horizontal (Half handstand) Locomotive activity (see glossary) Low to beam (see glossary) *Front support on side of beam and stride support will not be counted. Minimum 1 full length of beam Jump half turn Handstand within 30 degrees of vertical (Can replace lunge towards handstand) Half turn on one foot Dismount Backward roll 1/2 1/2 turn or passé 1/2 1/2 turn Dismount with flight Gymstar 2017 Page 33
GYMSTAR 6 BEAM Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Locomotive activity (see glossary) Jump half turn Large Leap or Jump (First Gym element) -cannot be straight jump, flutter jump or cat leap Acro Skill (Handstand within 30 degrees of vertical is allowed) Low to beam (see glossary) *Front support on side of beam and stride support will not be counted. Handstand Cartwheel Second Gym element Minimum 1 full length of beam Backward roll Half turn on one foot Dismount 1/2 1/2 turn or passé 1/2 1/2 turn Split jump or split leap (no minimum split requirement) Dismount with flight Gymstar 2017 Page 34
GYMSTAR 7 BEAM Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Large Leap or Jump -cannot be straight jump, flutter jump or cat leap 1 Acro skill (Full handstand allowed, half handstand and handstand within 30 degrees of vertical not allowed) Gym Series (2 different jumps/ leaps ) Full turn (1/2 1/2 or Passé 1/2 1/2 turn allowed) Dismount Low to beam (see glossary) *Front support on side of beam and stride support will not be counted. Cartwheel or backwards walkover (bonus will only be awarded for one skill if both performed) Forward roll to stride support Handstand held for 2 seconds Jump or leap with 135 split Jump 1/2 turn Full turn on one foot Acro dismount with flight (Round off excluded) Gymstar 2017 Page 35
GYMSTAR 8 BEAM Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Handstand Low to beam (see glossary) Angel Roll to stride support Second acro skill (not a handstand) *Front support on side of beam and stride support Jump or leap with 180 split Gym series (2 different jumps or leaps) will not be counted. Tuck jump 1/2 Full turn on one foot Jump 3/4 Acro dismount with flight (including round off) BWO Wolf Jump Cat leap half turn 1 1/2 turn on one foot Mixed series (cannot include scorpion or straight jump) Gymstar 2017 Page 36
BEAM GYMSTAR 9 Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Handstand straight jump Gym series (2 different jumps or leaps) Full turn on one foot Second acro skill (not a handstand) Jump or leap with forward or backward split (can be in Gym series) Acro dismount with flight (excluding round off) OR Cartwheel straight jump dismount Low to beam (see glossary) *Front support on side of beam and stride support will not be counted. PLEASE NOTE: Acro skill may not be a scorpion Acro skill with flight FWO or Tic Toc Angel Roll 1 1/2 turn on one foot Change leg leap Jump full turn Wolf jump half turn BWO or Cartwheel Back sault dismount Pike Jump Mixed series (cannot include handstand or straight jump) Gymstar 2017 Page 37
GYMSTAR 10 BEAM Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills (max. 3 star skills) Mount Mixed series (directly connected jump/leap with acro skill, jump cannot be straight jump) Gym series (2 different jumps or leaps) with forward backward split Full turn on one foot Second acro skill (not static) Dismount with flight (excluding round off) OR Cartwheel straight jump dismount Low to beam (see glossary) *Front support on side of beam and stride support will not be counted. PLEASE NOTE: Acro skill may not be a scorpion Acro skill with flight FWO or Tic Toc Handstand forward roll 1 1/2 turn on one foot Change leg leap Jump full turn Wolf jump half turn Acro series Acro skill connected to sault dismount Gymstar 2017 Page 38
GYMSTAR 1 Skill Requirement Details P-BARS 1 Cross Support Arms straight, hold 2 seconds. 2 Bear Walk Tummy down, hands leading. 3 Swing feet through to Arms Straight and open hips. 4 Crab Walk Tummy up, feet leading. 5 2nd Cross Support Arms Straight, hold 2 seconds. GYMSTAR 2 Skill Requirement Details 1 Jump to cross Support At end of bar with straight arms. Hold 2 sec. 2 Tuck support Knees to chest (hold 2 seconds). Kick out from tuck position through L position into swings. 3 Small swings x 2 45 degrees below horizontal bar height (2 full swings). 4 Dismount at back of swing Arms Straight. Please note: as swings start at front and dismount is at back gymnasts perform 2.5 swings. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken.) Gymstar 2017 Page 39
GYMSTAR 3 Skill Requirement P-BARS Details 1 Jump to cross Support At end of bar with straight arms. Hold 2 sec. 2 Tuck support Knees to chest (hold 2 seconds). Kick out from tuck position through L position into swings. 3 3 x swings - feet at bar height at front and back of swing. Arms Straight. Finish final swing at front and straddle legs onto rails. (Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken.) 4 Swing to stride support, move hands in front of legs and hold support shape for 2 seconds, move hands behind body 5 Lift legs up and together and swing 1.5 full swings (backward, forward, backward) 6 Dismount at back of final swing Hands should lift off P-bars to move from behind legs to in front. Lift up hips in held stride support shape so hips are open in star shape. Gymstar 2017 Page 40
GYMSTAR 4 P-BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 6 elements L - Hold (feet at hip height, pause in L shape) Static Hold 3 x support swings into straddle travel (from straddle on bar, place hands in front of legs, lift legs together at back and swing back through to straddle) Dismount GYMSTAR 5 Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Penguin walk (minimum 4 steps) 3x swings feet above bar height Swing dismount to side, feet to back Mount Minimum 6 elements Shoulder roll / forward roll Static Hold 2 x support swings - swing feet to bar height at front and back. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Dismount Hand/Body travel along or between bars. Minimum 4 steps or half length of bars L Hold. Feet at hip height (2 sec) Support turn (Half turn on hands) Swing dismount to side, feet to back at horizontal Gymstar 2017 Page 41
GYMSTAR 6 P-BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 6 elements Shoulder roll/forward roll Static Hold 2 x support swings - swing to horizontal at front and back. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Dismount GYMSTAR 7 Hand/Body travel along or between bars. Minimum 4 steps or half-length of bars. L-hold (2sec) then bounce legs on rail in straddle into swings (legs must be kept straight). 2 x swings above horizontal Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Swing dismount to side, feet to back 30 degrees above horizontal Mount Minimum 6 elements Back uprise to upper arm support Static Hold 2 x support swings swing above horizontal at front and back. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Dismount Hand/Body travel along or between bars. Minimum 4 steps or half-length of bars Shoulderstand 2 x swings 30 degrees above horizontal Cast away to swing on hands under / between bars (from cross support) Gymstar 2017 Page 42
GYMSTAR 8 P-BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 6 elements Mini kip kip to upper arm support Static hold (2 sec) 2 x support swings swing above horizontal at back. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. 1 skill from above to below the bar (or vice versa) - Judged by shoulder position ie: upperarm swing is above the bar. Dismount Uprise from upper arm to support Shoulderstand (held for 2 seconds into forward roll) Flyaway Gymstar 2017 Page 43
GYMSTAR 9 P-BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Mount Minimum 6 elements Half Kip from upper arm to support Strength skill L-Hold press to straddle hold (legs behind arms) 2 x support swings swing 30 degrees above horizontal at back. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. 1 skill from above to below the bar (or vice versa) - Judged by shoulder position ie: underarm swing is above the bar. Dismount Swing to 45 degrees above horizontal Shoulderstand held for 2 seconds and then forward roll to upper arm hang or to swing Cast away to immediate Flyaway (no empty swing) Gymstar 2017 Page 44
GYMSTAR 10 P-BARS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills (max. 3 star skills) Mount Minimum 6 elements Kip L Hold 2 x support swings swing 45 degrees above horizontal at back. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. 1 skill from above to below the bar (or vice versa) - Judged by shoulder position ie: underarm swing is above the bar. Dismount Swing to handstand Back salto dismount Swing fwd and dismount off to side at front with 1/2 turn at horizontal Moy to upper arm support Peach dismount (start above P-Bars) Gymstar 2017 Page 45
RINGS GYMSTAR 1 GYMSTAR 2 Skill Requirement Details Skill Requirement Details 1 Long hang Hold 2 seconds 1 Tuck hang Hold 2 seconds 2 Tuck hang Hold 2 seconds 2 2x swings 30 degress from lower May use sides to balance 3 Star hang Hold 2 seconds 3 vertical to inverted hang Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. 4 2 small swings 4 Tuck inverted hang 5 Dismount at back swing 5 Lower down and drop to land GYMSTAR 3 Skill Requirement Details 1 Tuck hang Hold 2 seconds 2 Swing to inverted hang Hold 2 seconds 3 Basket hang (piked inverted hang) Hold 2 seconds 4 Swings x 3-45 degrees from lower vertical Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. 5 Dismount on 3 rd back swing Gymstar 2017 Page 46
GYMSTAR 4 RINGS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Static hold (2 sec) Minimum 6 elements L-Hang (feet at hip height, held 2 seconds) Swings x 2 Swings at 45 degrees from lower vertical. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Dismount GYMSTAR 5 Inverted skill (may be static) Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Dorsal hang (held 2 sec) exit optional Pull chest to rings (does not need to be held) Static Hold (2 sec) Minimum 6 elements L Hang (Feet at hip height 2 sec) Swings x 2 to inverted hang (held 2 seconds) & return to swing x 1 Swings at 45 degrees from lower vertical. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Dismount Dorsal hang return to basket Pull Chest to rings and hold 2 sec (Chin up and hold) Gymstar 2017 Page 47
RINGS GYMSTAR 6 Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills Static Hold (2 sec) Minimum 6 elements L Hang (Feet at hip height 2 sec) 2x connected swings at 60 degrees from lower vertical. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Cast from basket hang (pike inverted hang) into swing Dorsal hang return to basket Chin Up to inverted hang (No swing) Dismount GYMSTAR 7 Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills 2 x Static hold (2 seconds each) Minimum 6 elements Cast from basket hang (pike inverted hang), swing, return to straight inverted hang 2 x connected swings at 60 degrees from lower vertical. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Dismount Inverted hang, chin swing return to inverted hang Dorsal hang return to inverted hang Back Salto dismount Gymstar 2017 Page 48
GYMSTAR 8 RINGS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills L hang (2 sec) or chin up & hold (2 sec) (from hang no swing) 2 nd static skill (2 seconds) 2 x Swings at 60 degrees from lower vertical. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Cast from basket hang (pike inverted hang), swing, return to straight inverted hang Dismount Minimum 6 elements Inverted hang, chin swing return to inverted hang L - Hold above the rings Straddle or layout Bk Salto dismount Gymstar 8 gymnasts may have coach assistance to complete a muscle up (no bonus awarded) to get above the rings. Boxes and other equipment cannot be used to get above the rings. Gymstar 2017 Page 49
GYMSTAR 9 RINGS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills L hang (2 sec) or chin up & hold (2 sec) (from hang no swing) Minimum 6 elements 2 nd static skill (2 seconds) Muscle up 2 x Swings at 60 degrees from lower vertical. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Cast from basket hang (pike inverted hang), swing, return to straight inverted hang Dismount Straddle lever shape to Dorsal hang (hold 2 sec) return to inverted hang Shoulderstand above rings L - Hold above the rings Straddle or layout Bk Salto dismount Gymstar 9 gymnasts may have coach assistance to complete a muscle up (no bonus awarded) to get above the rings. Boxes and other equipment cannot be used to get above the rings. Gymstar 2017 Page 50
GYMSTAR 10 RINGS Skill Requirement Composition Requirement Star Skills (max. 3 star skills) L hang (2 sec) or chin up & hold (2 sec) (from hang no swing) Minimum 6 elements Straddle lever hold 2 sec optional exit 2 nd static skill (2 seconds) Muscle up 2 x Swings within 10 degrees of horizontal. Skill will be paid if swing does not reach required height and deductions will be taken. Skill above the rings Dismount Shoulderstand above rings Dislocate / Inlocate Stretched dislocate dismount Frotn sault dismount Gymstar 10 gymnasts may have coach assistance to complete a muscle up (no bonus awarded) to get above the rings. Boxes and other equipment cannot be used to get above the rings. Gymstar 2017 Page 51