2017-18 Girls Gymnastics Rules Examination 1. On beam, what is the deduction if a gymnast is on the beam at the final time signal? A. Up to 0.1. B. Up to 0.2. C. Neutral deduction of 0.1. D. Chief judge deduction of 0.1. 2. On beam, which of the following does NOT receive high superior credit? A. Backward roll to handstand. B. Wolf jump ½. C. Round-off that is directly connected to a back salto dismount. D. Gainer Flic-flac. 3. On beam, which statement is CORRECT? A. The acro flight element may include the dismount. B. The 360-degree turn may be in the air. C. Both elements of the acro series of difficulty must start and finish on the beam. D. The acro series may include the dismount. 4. On beam, which of the following would not receive superior credit? A. A series of cartwheels. B. A series of back walkovers. C. A series of front shoulder rolls. D. A cartwheel back walkover series. 5. On beam, a gymnast performs a back walkover series and falls on the second back walkover without touching a foot on the beam. Which of the following is CORRECT? A. Medium credit is awarded for the first back walkover. B. No Value Part credit is awarded for the first back walkover. C. The series is considered complete and superior Value Part credit is awarded. D. Credit is awarded in event requirements for an acro series. 6. On beam, which statement is CORRECT? A. Lack of artistry is an up to 0.2 deduction. B. A handstand may count as a forward acro element. C. A lack of balance of acro and dance elements is up to a 0.1 deduction. D. A large step of more than 3 feet is a 0.1 deduction.
7. On beam, which of the following is not a 0.3 deduction? A. Gymnast grasps the beam while in a straddle sit to avoid a fall. B. A gymnast falls onto the beam following a leap, landing in a straddle sit. C. The gymnast's foot or feet remain on the mat or board as the mount is completed. D. The gymnast's foot makes contact with the mat in a cross straddle sit. 8. On beam, what is the deduction for a touch/brush on apparatus or mat with foot (feet)? A. Up to 0.50. B. Up to 0.30. C. Up to 0.10. D. 0.05. 9. On beam, what is the deduction for insufficient variation in rhythm and tempo throughout the exercise? A. Up to 0.20. B. Up to 0.15. C. Up to 0.10. D. 0.05. 10. On beam, which of the following would not receive high superior credit? A. A series of flic-flacs. B. 1/1 turn (360 degrees) with free leg at or above horizontal throughout. C. Handspring forward on the beam. D. Flic-flac with support of one arm. 11. On beam, what is the deduction for grasping the apparatus to avoid a fall? A. Up to 0.05. B. Up to 0.10. C. Up to 0.20. D. 0.30. 12. On beam, what is the deduction for support of one leg against the side surface of the beam to maintain balance? A. Up to 0.20. B. 0.20. C. Up to 0.10. D. 0.10. 13. On beam, which statement is correct? A. Using the same element twice to fulfill difficulty Value Parts is a Composition deduction of 0.10. B. Lack of a full turn in a routine is a Composition requirement worth 0.20. C. Artistry is worth 0.15. D. A gymnast may use an unlimited number of pivot turns in her routine without penalty.
14. On beam, what Value Part is given a switch leg leap to ring at head height? A. Medium. B. Superior. C. High superior. D. Advanced high superior. 15. Which statement is incorrect? A. Only chalk may be used to mark equipment except a team s own vaulting board. B. Small earrings are permissible. C. A team shall not perform first or last in more than one event. D. The all-around competitor must compete in all four events unless she sustains an injury during the meet. 16. Which of the following is true during competition? A. Changes in the lineup may not be made once a team arrives at the meet site. B. Dizziness and confusion are not signs of a concussion. C. The proper uniform shall be a one-piece leotard of moderate proportions with matching or skin-colored briefs. D. In dual meets the visiting team is first on all events. 17. What is the deduction for questioning or attempting to influence a judge s decision? A. 1.00. B. 0.50. C. 0.30. D. 0.10. 18. Which statement is correct? A. Coaches may request a second trial due to interference beyond the control of the gymnast after the score is flashed. B. Coaches may not request a second trial due to interference beyond the control of the gymnast. C. Coaches may request a second trial due to interference beyond the control of the gymnast. The coach may choose the better of the two scores after both performances. D. Coaches may request a second trial due to interference beyond the control of the gymnast provided the request is made prior to the next competitor s performance on that event and prior to knowing the score being flashed. 19. Which of the following is correct concerning inquiries? A. A coach may inquire about the score of another team's gymnast. B. Inquiries may concern composition deductions. C. The intent to inquire must be made within 10 minutes after scores are recorded for that event. D. All inquiries must be submitted in writing. 20. Which does not apply to the straddle pike position? A. Legs are straddled a minimum of 135 degrees. B. Body is piked at the hips. C. Legs are straight, extended sideward. D. Legs are parallel to the floor.
21. On beam, which combination qualifies as a high level back-to-back superior? A. Series of cartwheels. B. Round-off back handspring. C. Aerial cartwheel to gainer salto backward dismount to the side of the beam. D. Sheep jump at head height to tuck jump ½. 22. On floor exercise, which of the following would not be considered a pass? A. Round-off, back salto 1/1. B. Front handspring, front salto piked. C. Front salto stretched, front salto tucked. D. Round-off, double back salto. 23. On floor exercise, a coach steps inside the border line in order to spot an element if needed and receives which of the following chief judge deductions? A. 0.3. B. 0.5. C. 1.0. D. 1.50. 24. On floor exercise, a gymnast performs a series of stretched front saltos and is awarded the following credit under Bonus. A. 0.20 for a high level back-to-back superior. B. 0.20 for an advanced high superior and 0.2 for a high level back-to-back superior. C. 0.10 for a low level back-to-back superior. D. 0.20 for an advanced high superior and 0.1 for a low level back-to-back superior. 25. On floor exercise, what is the deduction for failure to land with feet together on jumps/leaps/hops that land on two feet? A. Up to 0.3. B. Up to 0.2. C. Up to 0.1. D. 0.05. 26. On floor exercise, what is the total maximum deduction for insufficient dynamics and insufficient variation of rhythm and tempo? A. 0.2. B. 0.3. C. 0.4. D. 0.5.
27. On floor exercise, which statement is correct? A. Only one of the three elements in a pass must receive Value Part credit. B. With the exception of the round-off all elements in a pass must receive Value Part credit. C. The elements in a pass do not need to be connected. D. Two of the three directions (forward, backward or sideward) must be contained in the same pass. 28. On floor exercise, which statement is correct? A. Artistry is an event requirement. B. Composition is worth 0.8. C. Music and movement should begin simultaneously. D. An element must receive Value Part credit to fulfill an event requirement. 29. On floor exercise, which of the following is considered as one of the allowed additional mats? A. A sting mat placed on top of a skill cushion or another sting mat. B. Two 4-inch landing mats placed on top of each other. C. A 4-inch landing mat placed on top of up to an 8-inch mat. D. An 8-inch mat placed on top of a 4-inch landing mat. 30. On floor exercise, which combination includes indirectly connected saltos? A. Round-off, flic-flac, back salto to punch front salto. B. Front handspring, layout front, pike front. C. Front salto, round-off, flic-flac, back salto. D. Round-off double back. 31. On floor exercise, which is considered a pass? A. Cartwheel, cartwheel, cartwheel. B. Round-off, straddle jump, back salto tucked. C. Round-off, back salto stretched with ½. D. Series of front handsprings, front handspring. 32. On floor exercise, which statement is CORRECT? A. An advanced high superior acro element directly connected (before or after) to a superior salto will receive 0.2 as a high level back-to-back superior. B. A routine must be at least one-minute long. C. Indirectly connected superiors in an acro pass may not receive back-to-back superior credit. D. Failure to perform Group 2 turns in high relevé is a 0.2 deduction. 33. On floor exercise, which of the following is correct? A. A flic-flac ½ satisfies an event requirement. B. An acro pass must include at least one element that receives Value Part credit. C. A dance series may include leaps, jumps or turns. D. A superior may be awarded in the last pass even if the first pass was broken.
34. On floor exercise, what is the value of a jeté en tournant ¼ - ½ into 180 split leap? A. Advanced high superior. B. High superior. C. Superior. D. Medium. 35. On floor exercise, which of the following receives high superior credit? A. A series of backward saltos. B. Flyspring to forward salto. C. Salto backward with 1/1 twist. D. Double salto backward. 36. On floor exercise, which element receives high superior credit? A. Schuschunova. B. Straddle pike jump w/ 1½. C. Wolf jump/hop 1/1. D. Tour jeté 180 w/ ½ (Strug). 37. On floor exercise, what is the value of a switch leg leap 180 degrees with ¼ to side split with additional ½? A. Advanced high superior. B. High superior. C. Superior. D. Medium. 38. On floor exercise, which of the following elements is a superior? A. Back salto to prone. B. Salto forward stretched. C. Hop 1/1, free leg extended above horizontal. D. Split leap 180. 39. On floor exercise, which of the following is an advanced high superior? A. 1 ½ turn with free leg at horizontal. B. Series of saltos forward (stretched). C. Stretched jump 2/1. D. Salto forward with 1/1 twist. 40. What is the proper procedure to follow in the case of interference beyond the control of the gymnast? A. The coach may request a second trial after the score is flashed. B. The gymnast may request a second trial if her coach set the bars at the wrong setting. C. The chief judge may allow the routine to be continued from the point of interruption. A gymnast may choose to repeat the routine in it's entirety or continue from the point of interruption. D. Following a second trial, a gymnast may choose which score is to be final.
41. What is not a duty of the meet referee? A. Use an electronic device to review the decision of an acting judge. B. Notify a coach of a team deduction. C. Inspect and measure equipment. D. Accept written inquiries from coaches. 42. Which statement regarding scoring is CORRECT? A. Execution is 4.4. B. Event requirements is 1.2. C. Composition is 0.7. D. Bonus is 1.0. 43. How much is awarded in Bonus for performing two different advanced high superiors without a fall or spot and three low level back-to-back superiors? A. 0.4. B. 0.5. C. 0.6. D. 0.7. 44. Which of the following example(s) is correct? A. Fall during execution of an element (weight not borne) receives no Value Part credit. B. Fall during execution of an element (weight not borne) receives Value Part credit. C. Elements performed a second time do not receive Value Part credit. D. Elements can be performed an unlimited number of times and receive Value Part credit. 45. Which of the following would receive Value Part credit? A. An element performed for the third time. B. A salto that does not land on the bottom of the feet first. C. An element that is facilitated by a spotter. D. An advanced high superior that lands on the feet but then falls. 46. On bars, which of the following would not receive up to a 0.1 deduction for an uncharacteristic element? A. V-sit on low bar. B. Back hip pullover. C. ½ turn on feet on bar. D. Leg cut that is not simultaneous. 47. On bars, which of the following is correct when evaluating casts? A. Casts within 30 degrees of vertical receive superior credit. B. A lift of the hips only prior to a squat-on receives a 0.1 deduction. C. All casts that do not reach at least 45 degrees of vertical receive a.05 deduction. D. Casts within 10 degrees of vertical receive superior credit and a.05 deduction.
48. On bars, what is the neutral deduction if the gymnast performs a dismount of no value (not listed in the rules book). A. 0.30. B. 0.50. C. 1.00. D. 1.50. 49. On bars, what is the total deduction for a routine that is missing a high superior, has a hit on the apparatus with the foot, has one extra swing and lands too close to the bar on the dismount? A. 0.50. B. 0.70. C. 0.90. D. 1.00. 50. On bars, what is the deduction for incorrect body posture on landing? A. Up to 1.00. B. Up to 0.50. C. Up to 0.30. D. Up to 0.20. 51. On bars, which of the following is incorrect? A. A gymnast who terminates her routine intentionally and does not continue receives a neutral deduction of 0.3. B. A gymnast who performs a dismount of no value receives a neutral deduction of 0.3. C. A gymnast who performs a dismount that lands on the knees receives a neutral deduction of 0.3. D. A gymnast who falls without initiating a dismount and does not continue receives a neutral deduction of 0.3. 52. On bars, which of the following is incorrect? A. Judging begins when the gymnast's feet leave the board or floor. B. Following a fall, judging begins when the gymnast's feet leave the board or floor. C. Following a fall, a gymnast has 45 seconds to continue. D. Following a fall, a warning is given at 30 seconds. 53. On bars, what is the value of a giant backward to handstand with a 1/1 turn? A. High superior. B. Advanced high superior. C. One high superior and one advanced high superior. D. Superior. 54. On bars, which of the following would receive a 0.3 deduction? A. After a fall, a gymnast takes a pump swing to initiate momentum. B. Following a jump to the high bar, a gymnast performs a tap swing forward and backward prior to her flyaway dismount. C. A gymnast is given verbal cues from her coach during her routine. D. A gymnast starts her routine before the signal is given.
55. On bars, what is the neutral deduction for an exercise with a dismount of no value? A. 0.20. B. 0.30. C. 0.50. D. 1.00. 56. On bars, which statement is correct? A. Poor rhythm in elements/connections, hesitation during jump to HB or swing to handstand, and failure to make the difficult look effortless are each up to a 0.20 deduction. B. Flexed/sickled feet during Value Parts, leg or knee separations and bent arms are each up to a 0.10 deduction. C. Grasping the apparatus to avoid a fall, hitting the mat with the feet and an extra swing are each a 0.30 deduction. D. Legs crossed during dismounts with a twist, under-rotation of release/flight elements and failure to maintain a stretched body position on dismounts are each up to a 0.20 deduction. 57. On bars, a gymnast performs a routine of less than five elements that receive Value Part credit. The resulting penalty is: A. 2.0 under Neutral deductions. B. 0.50 under Neutral deductions. C. 2.0 under Chief Judge deductions. D. 0.50 under Chief Judge deductions. 58. On bars, what is the deduction for lack of amplitude for a handstand half pirouette turn completed at 47 degrees? A. 0.20. B. Up to 0.20. C. 0.10. D. Up to 0.10. 59. On beam, which of the following is an advanced high superior? A. A back hip pullover to front support. B. A switch leg leap 180 degrees with ½. C. A split jump 180 degrees with change of legs prior to split position. D. An aerial walkover with 1/1 dismount. 60. On beam, which of the following is a directly connected series? A. Tuck jump, step left, leap right. B. Split leap right, step left, wolf hop. C. Back walkover to lunge, cartwheel. D. Switch leap right, step, step, switch leap right.
61. On bars, which of the following is a high superior? A. Inward front salto dismount (tuck), also with ½ twist (180 degrees). B. Flyaway stretched with 1/1 twist (360 degrees). C. Giant circle backward to handstand with ½ turn. D. Clear hip circle backward to clear support. 62. On bars, what is the deduction for failure to maintain the difficulty level throughout the routine? A. 0.30. B. 0.20. C. Up to 0.20. D. Up to 0.10. 63. On bars, what is the deduction for only one bar change? A. 0.10. B. 0.20. C. 0.05. D. 0.15. 64. On vault, what is the deduction for an incomplete LA twist in the first flight phase? A. Up to 0.10. B. Up to 0.30. C. Up to 0.50. D. 0.50. 65. On vault, what is the deduction for legs bent in support for all vaults with saltos (early tuck)? A. 0.1. B. 0.2. C. Up to 0.2. D. Up to 0.3. 66. On vault, what is the landing deduction for slight hop, adjustment of feet or feet staggered? A. Up to 1.0. B. Up to 0.50. C. Up to 0.30. D. Up to 0.10. 67. On vault, what is the deduction for a poor shoulder angle? A. Up to 1.00. B. Up to 0.50. C. Up to 0.30. D. Up to 0.20.
68. On vault, what is the deduction for insufficient exactness of body position in the second flight phase. A. Up to 0.30. B. Up to 0.20. C. Up to 0.10. D. 0.05. 69. On vault, what is the deduction for "too long in support for non-salto vaults"? A. Up to 0.2. B. Up to 0.3. C. 0.3. D. Up to 0.5. 70. On vault, which equipment configuration is illegal? A. A single hand placement mat is placed on the runway. B. The top landing mat is secured to the table. C. The maximum matting including the sting mat does not exceed 19 inches. D. A single 15-inch skill cushion is placed on the landing side of the table. 71. On vault, which deduction is not up to 0.30? A. Brush/touch of one or both hands on mat (no support). B. Insufficient exactness of LA twist in the second flight phase. C. Deviation from a straight direction. D. Squat on landing (hips even with or lower than the knees). 72. On vault, which deduction is the smallest? A. Fall after landing on the feet. B. Total absence of extension (tuck and pike vaults). C. Extra arm swings on landing. D. Landing in a sitting, lying or standing position on top of the vault table. 73. On vault, which statement is CORRECT? A. Two 4-inch landing mats, plus one 8-inch skill cushion and one sting mat is within the maximum allowable matting. B. One sting mat may be placed on the runway to serve as the hand placement mat. C. The landing area is required to be 15 feet long. D. Folded panel mats may not be used for spotting. 74. On vault, what phase of the vault does the extension of the body before landing occur? A. First flight phase. B. Support/Repulsion phase. C. Second flight phase. D. Landing phase.
75. On vault, what is the deduction for bent arms? A. Up to 0.10. B. Up to 0.30. C. 0.50. D. Up to 0.50. 76. On vault, what is the deduction for insufficient dynamics? A. Up to 0.50. B. Up to 0.30. C. Up to 0.15. D. Up to 0.10. 77. On vault, which deficiency is a flat 2.0 deduction? A. Head contacting the table during the support phase. B. Coach facilitates a handspring vault in the first flight phase. C. Brush or touch of body or head on vault table during the second flight phase. D. Landing in a sitting, lying or standing position on top of the vault table. 78. On vault, which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. There is a 0.50 deduction for performing a vault other than the vault designated by the gymnast or coach. B. A vault performed with only one hand on the table receives a 2.0 deduction. C. A vault that is performed without the signal will not count as one of the three authorized attempts. D. The pistons/pedestal of the table are not required to be padded. 79. On vault, what is the value of a round-off-flic-flac repulsion off? A. 10.0. B. 9.40. C. 9.00. D. 8.60. 80. On vault, what is the value of the vault in box #4.403? A. 10.0. B. 9.80. C. 9.60. D. 9.40. 81. What is the maximum number of steps on landing that can receive a deduction? A. 4. B. 3. C. 2. D. 1.
82. Which statement is CORRECT? A. A low level back-to-back on bars may include a medium. B. A tuck position is a position in which the body is bent at the hips with the legs together and straight. C. A salto takes off from 2 feet. D. A leap takes off from 2 feet. 83. Duties of the acting judge include: A. Conduct a pre-meet conference. B. Deduct for neutral errors. C. Assign judges to their places. D. Conduct a conference with the judges when the average score is out of range. 84. Which statement is CORRECT? A. Deductions are taken from the average score by the acting judge. B. The value of a superior is 0.10. C. An element that is facilitated does not receive Value Part credit. D. The Execution category is worth 4.0. 85. In which category is a deduction taken for the lack of performance of both forward and backward circling elements? A. Bonus. B. Difficulty. C. Execution. D. Composition. 86. Which statement is CORRECT? A. The acting judge shall be able to justify his/her score to the chief judge. B. The acting judge shall conduct all conferences. C. The acting judge terminates a routine after a fall that has exceeded the allotted fall time. D. The acting judge shall determine when to allow a second trial when the apparatus fails. 87. Which statement is INCORRECT? A. A gymnast s recorded score may be checked by a coach at the scorer s table. B. Competing out of order is a 1.0 deduction on each event. C. Gymnast failing to begin an exercise within 30 seconds after the chief judge signal to begin is a 0.20 deduction. D. Coaches may review the scoresheet of another team s gymnast. 88. When is a flat 0.30 deduction taken in the second flight phase? A. Bent knees. B. Total absence of extension on tuck and pike vaults. C. Insufficient length. D. Late completion of a twist.
89. Which combination fulfills two event requirements? A. Cast to horizontal, squat on. B. Long hang kip, cast to horizontal. C. Long hang kip, cast to handstand, backward giant. D. Cast below horizontal, to uprise. 90. Which statement is correct? A. Cast on body parts are permitted. B. The minimum ceiling height shall be 20 feet. C. A gymnast who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be immediately removed from the contest and shall not return until cleared by an appropriate health-care professional. D. Competitive equipment may be altered to suit the facility of the host team. 91. On vault, which of the following is valued at 10.0? A. Round-off, flic flac on 1 ½ off. B. Round-off, flic flac on ½ front salto. C. Round-off, flic flac on ½ off. D. Round-off, flic flac ½ on handspring off. 92. On bars, what is the deduction for a lack of one direction change (excluding mount/dismount)? A. 0.2. B. Up to 0.2. C. 0.3. D. Up to 0.3. 93. On bars, what is the deduction for a lack of performing both forward and backward circling elements? A. 0.2. B. 0.15. C. 0.1. D. 0.05. 94. On beam, which statement is incorrect? A. Additional trunk movements to maintain balance/control upon landing the dismount is a 0.3 deduction. B. Additional trunk movements to maintain balance on the beam is an up to 0.3 deduction. C. A fall onto the beam is a 0.5 deduction. D. Incorrect body posture on landing of elements and dismounts is an up to 0.2 deduction. 95. On beam, what is the Composition deduction if the dismount is the only acro element? A. 0.5. B. 0.10. C. 0.15. D. 0.2.
96. On beam, which of the following elements is a medium? A. Free jump to stand on one leg. B. Straddle cut backward to front support. C. Straddle cut forward to rear support. D. Squat through to clear pike. 97. On beam, which of the following mounts is an advanced high superior? A. Free jump (2-foot takeoff) ½ turn (180 degrees) in flight phase to stand. B. Jump to chest stand, 1/1 turn (360 degrees) over shoulder to chest stand. C. Free switch leap to arrive in split sit. D. Free jump (2-foot takeoff) with 1/1 turn (360 degrees) in flight phase to stand. 98. On beam, what is the composition deduction if the only acro elements are a forward roll mount and a salto backward tuck dismount? A. 0.05. B. 0.10. C. 0.15. D. 0.20. 99. On floor exercise, which of the following is considered one of the allowable additional mat configurations? A. Two 8-inch skill cushions placed on top of each other. B. One sting mat placed on top of a mat of up to 8 inches. C. Two 4-inch landing mats placed on top of each other. D. One 4-inch landing mat placed on top of a mat of up to 8 inches. 100. On floor exercise, which of the following is a medium? A. Tour jeté 135 degrees with ½. B. Switch leg leap 180 degrees. C. Sissone 180 degrees. D. Schuschunova with ½.