North Yorkshire School Games Gymnastics Key Steps Pack 2017 Event rules and regulations
INTRODUCTION The North Yorkshire School Games organising committee would like to congratulate you on qualifying for the 2017 School Games Gymnastics Finals at Queen Margaret s School on Wednesday 5th April 2017. This pack contains all the information you need to prepare for the event; you can also refer to the website www.northyorkshiresport.co.uk/gymnastics for further information. Don t forget to follow us: @NorthYorksSport facebook.com/northyorkssport/ On behalf of the organising committee we wish you and your team success at the Games and more importantly that it is an enjoyable experience for all.
EVENT DATE: WEDNESDAY 5th April 2017 EVENT VENUE: QUEEN MARGARETS SCHOOL, ESCRICK, YORK, YO19 6EU EVENT TIME: See below for timings of each age group. TEAM ELIGIBILITY The participants must be a school team and must be from the same school The maximum numbers per team is 5 (we will not accept teams of 6 or more). The Key Step gymnastics competition is only open to participants who take part in 2 hours or less gymnastics per week (note there is a disclaimer for the teacher to declare adherence to this rule on the registration form. We will disqualify any school with athletes who are known to take part in more than 2 hours). Please ensure you adhere to the above rules, as there will be no flexibility. Age Groups / Selection/Timings Key Stage 1 Year 1/2 Key Step Level 1 10am until 11:30am Key Stage 2 Year 3/4 Key Step level 2 11:45am until 1:15pm Key Stage 2 Year 5/6 Key Step level 3 (with amendments) 1:45pm 3:15pm Please note: Teams should look to arrive 30 minutes prior to the above start times and go straight to the sportshall at Queen Margarets School. DRESS Pupils may wear leotards or shorts and T-shirts. All jewellery must be removed and hair must be tied back. District T-shirts will be provided for the teams competing in the finals. GENERAL INFORMATION There is a Key Step Gymnastics Support Pack available to support the delivery of the key step routines and gymnastics within schools. To access this pack schools can register with British Gymnastics to become a Partner School. This will provide access to a secure downloads section of the website. Here you will have access to a variety of toolkits and documents, which will support you through the development of curricular and extra-curricular gymnastics. Registering as a BG Partner School will also give you access to support from a BG Development Officer. To register you will need to visit the BG website: www.british-gymnastics.org to complete an online registration form. You will need to know the approximate numbers of pupils engaged in gymnastics in your school. You will be provided a user name and password which will give you access to the schools downloads section of the website. Examples of support documents include:- An interactive pathway of competitions available to pupils including information and advice on criteria and how to prepare pupils After School Session Starter Pack Club to School Link toolkit Downloadable resources including Key Step and Next Step Termly E-newsletters British Gymnastics have a range of teacher s courses, which can support the delivery of gymnastics in schools. Information on these courses can be found at www.british-gymnastics.org
KEY STAGE 1 YEAR 1/2 KEY STEP LEVEL 1 10:00 11:30 Team Requirements 5 pupils will compete on each piece of apparatus, with the 4 best scores to count. Participants will compete as a team, consisting of a mixture of boys and girls. (N.B. single sex teams are also allowed, however mixed teams are preferred). Competition Format Following the National Framework for Gymnastics the Key Stage 1 Competition will follow the Key Step 1 Gymnastics Criteria. Floor routine level 1 ¾ Forward Roll to long sit Take legs out to straddle position, Teddy Bear roll Close legs and push to back support position Sit back down and bring legs in to tuck position, rock backwards and forwards to stand Step backwards and turn to face forwards again, one foot stand Join feet together, stretch jump and land Vault Level 1 Perform 2 vaults. The same vault can be performed twice or one of each: a) Stretch jump off springboard b) Squat (bunny jump) onto end of bench, walk along bench, stretch jump off Body Management Routines Level 1 10 rebound jumps Lay down, Tucked Dish shape Sit up and show back support shape Straddle sit Lay down, roll over and lift into Arch Come up to kneeling on all fours and take feet out to show front support shape. Jump feet into hands. Kneel down and show splits position all 3 ways (as low as ability allows) Stand up and show Shoulder flexibility (stretching arms straight up and back) Standing broad jump In the event of a tie on points, whichever team scored the highest on 2 pieces of apparatus will be awarded the higher placing.
KEY STAGE 2 YEAR 3/4 KEY STEP LEVEL 2 11:45AM 1:15PM Team Requirements 5 pupils will compete on each piece of apparatus, with the 4 best scores to count. Participants will compete as a team, consisting of a mixture of boys and girls. (N.B. single sex teams are also allowed, however mixed teams are preferred). Competition Format Following the National Framework for Gymnastics the Key Stage 2 Competition will follow the Key Step 2 Gymnastics Criteria. Floor level 2 Step forwards, bring feet together, forward roll to stand Step hop, step hop, step forwards into arabesque Bring feet together, 180 jump Backward roll to kneel Front support position, one press up Turn through side support into back support Sit, shoulder stand, roll to stand Quarter turn and cartwheel Vault Level 2 Perform 2 vaults. The same vault can be performed twice or one of each: a) Squat onto vault lengthways, stand up, walk to end, stretch jump off b) Squat onto vault lengthways, stand up, walk to end, tuck jump off N.B Level 2 vaults may be performed with or without a springboard and may use a vaulting box or trestle table. There are no extra marks for the use of a springboard. The quality of the vault and the control the gymnast has on the apparatus are the most important factors with regard to judging. It may be better for some gymnasts to perform the vault without the use of a springboard so that better control and tension can be maintained throughout the vault resulting in a higher score than would be achieved performing a vault using the springboard but having less control. Body Management Routines Level 2 5 x bounces with a skipping rope Lay down, Dish shape with 1 leg extended at a time Sit up and press towards ½ lever Straddle legs and lean towards Japana fold (back must be flat) Lay down, roll over and lift into Arch Show front support and lower to floor Kneel up and show splits position all 3 ways (as low as ability allows) Shoulder flexibility Stand up, standing broad jump In the event of a tie on points, whichever team scored the highest on 2 pieces of apparatus will be awarded the higher placing.
KEY STAGE 2 YEAR 5/6 KEY STEP LEVEL 3 (WITH AMENDMENTS) 1:45 3:15PM Team Requirements 5 pupils will compete on each piece of apparatus, with the 4 best scores to count. Participants will compete as a team, consisting of a mixture of boys and girls. (N.B. single sex teams are also allowed, however mixed teams are preferred). Competition Format Following the National Framework for Gymnastics the Key Stage 2 Competition will follow the Key Step 3 Gymnastics Criteria. Floor level 3 The floor routine will be performed along a strip of mats as in key step 2. Participants must perform the following six moves (can be performed in any order) 1. Round off OR Fast cartwheel (starting facing forward and landing facing backwards 1 foot at a time joining second foot to first foot) 2. Side scale balance (towards Y balance) 3. Backward roll to straddle 4. Half turn stretch jump OR full turn stretch jump 5. Two consecutive cartwheels OR Handstand forward roll 6. Bridge OR Splits OR Half lever Linking moves can be used between the skills to help make the routine more fluent however these linking moves will not be marked. Vault Level 3 Perform 2 vaults. The same vault can be performed twice or one of each: a) Squat onto vault width ways, stretch jump off b) Through vault N.B Level 3 vaults may be performed with or without a springboard and may use a vaulting box or trestle table. It is not recommended to perform the through vault on a trestle table There are no extra marks for the use of a springboard. The quality of the vault and the control the gymnast has on the apparatus are the most important factors with regard to judging. It may be better for some gymnasts to perform the vault without the use of a springboard so that better control and tension can be maintained throughout the vault resulting in a higher score than would be achieved performing a vault using the springboard but having less control. Body Management Routines Level 3 10 x bounces with a skipping rope Lay down, Dish shape Roll over into arch shape and back into dish shape Sit up and press towards ½ lever lifting 1 leg off and then the other. Straddle legs and Japana fold (back must be flat) Push to back support, turn into front support, lower to floor and push back up again Show right leg splits, box splits then left leg splits Lay flat and push to bridge (head must be off the floor) Rock backward and forwards to stand, standing broad jump In the event of a tie on points, whichever team scored the highest on 2 pieces of apparatus will be awarded the higher placing.
PHOTOGRAPHY There will be a registration point for cameras, anyone wishing to take photos will have to register. The event organisers will be taking photos to include on press releases. If you have any children who do not have permission to be in photos then please inform a member of the event team. RESULTS The results from the event will appear on the news section of www.northyorkshiresport.co.uk please feel free to adapt and send to local media contacts. www.northyorkshiresport.co.uk