J.O. RULES AND POLICIES DOUBLE MINI-TRAMPOLINE QUICK-REFERENCE

RULES & POLICIES USA Gymnastics Double Mini-Trampoline J.O. RULES AND POLICIES DOUBLE MINI-TRAMPOLINE QUICK-REFERENCE For complete information, see the Rules & Policies on the USAG web site at www.usa-gymnastics.org 1. Age Determination 1.1 Each level of the J.O. Program is divided into age groups. The age of the competitor on December 31 of the current year determines the age group in which he/she competes. 1.2 Age groups for: Levels 1-7* Levels 8-9* 6 & Under 10 & Under 7-8 11-12 9-10 13-14 11-12 15 & Over 13-14 15 & Over *NOTE: Upon the approval of the Meet Director and personal coach, an athlete may move up to the next older age group if he/she is the only athlete competing in his/her age group. 1.3 Age groups for Level 10 10-12 13-14 15-16 17 & Over 2. Appeals 2.1 An appeal can only be filed by a coach or competitor. Spectators are not allowed to participate in the appeal process. A difficulty inquiry can be made at the judge s table using the appropriate form. (See Rules and Policies for inquiry form.) 2.2 The written appeal, with the appropriate appeal fee must be submitted to the Meet Referee prior to the start of the next round. The next round is the actual competition, not the warm-up of the next flight. In the case of an appeal concerning the final pass, the appeal must be submitted immediately after the end of the round. In any case, no appeals will be accepted after the medals have been awarded. 2.3 Appeals concerning the execution scores can only be made with respect to numerical error. 2.4 Appeals must be dealt with by the Jury of Appeal prior to the start of the next round and their decision must be announced immediately. 2.5 Video 2.5.1 Levels 1-8: The organizing committee is not required to have an official video. The Jury of Appeal may review a video submitted by the coach or athlete filing the appeal. All video submitted must be from the appropriate angle. The angle should be from the same perspective as the judges. Video shot from the end will not be used. 2.5.2 Levels 9-10: The organizing committee is required to have an official video for the Jury of Appeal to review. 2.5.3 The Jury of Appeal may not watch the video individually. They must assemble in the designated location in order to view the video together. The video will be watched at real time and a straw poll will be taken, after which discussion may be held. If necessary the jury may re-watch the video and a straw poll will be taken after each viewing. 2.5.4 Coaches are not allowed to speak to the Jury of Appeal. All information must be in writing on the appeal form. 2.5.5 The decision of the Jury of Appeal is final. DM-2

USA Gymnastics Double Mini-Trampoline RULES & POLICIES 2.6 Appeal Fee 2.6.1 Local Competitions $25.00 2.6.2 State Competitions $50.00 2.6.3 Regional Championships $75.00 2.6.4 National Championships $100.00 2.7 Jury of Appeal composition 2.7.1 Local, State and Regional Competitions Meet Director 1 Superior Judge 1 Meet Referee* 1 (*State or Regional Technical Chair) 2.7.2 National competitions Program Committee Member 1 Technical Committee Member 2 2.7.2.1 If any of the appointed members are involved in the judges panel or in the decision taken they must recuse themselves from the Jury. 2.7.2.2 If any member is unable to serve on the Jury of Appeal the meet referee may replace him/her. 2.8 If the appeal is sustained, the fee will be returned. If the appeal is overruled, the fee will be retained by the organizer. 3. Calculation of a Score 3.1 The evaluation of execution (form, height and control), and difficulty is done in tenths of a point. 3.2 The marks of the judges must be written down independently of each other. 3.3 The Execution Judges evaluate the form, execution and control and write down their marks on a score sheet. 3.4 For all completed passes the Execution Judges will add 8.0 pts to their score, to show their mark out of 10.0. 3.5 For passes with only one element, the judges will add 6.0 pts to show their mark out of 7.0. 3.6 When signaled by the Superior Judge, the marks for the Execution Judges must be shown simultaneously. 3.7 If any of the Execution Judges fail to show their marks when signaled by the Superior Judge, then the average of the other marks will be taken for the missing mark. The decision is made by the Superior Judge. 3.8 Calculation of the Score for Execution 3.8.1 The deductions for poor execution are subtracted from the maximum mark declared by the Superior Judge. 3.8.2 Execution Judges scores must be no more than 0.2 pts higher or 0.2 pts lower than the median score. The Superior Judge will instruct the Execution Judges to re-evaluate their scores if the score(s) are out-of-range. 3.8.3 The three Execution Judges scores are added together for the execution score for each pass. 3.8.4 Levels 1-4: If one Execution Judge is used, the total mark for the pass will be multiplied by three to determine the total score for each pass. 3.8.5 The combined total of the two passes determines the final score. 3.9 Calculation of the Score for Difficulty 3.9.1 The Difficulty Judge calculates the difficulty of each pass and enters it on the competition card. 3.10 Calculation of the Competitor s Total Score for the Round 3.10.1 The difficulty value is added to the total of the three Execution Judges score to determine the total for each pass. 3.10.2 The combined total of the two passes determines the final score for preliminaries. 3.10.3 Level 9-10: If finals are held, the total from preliminaries is added to the total from the final to determine the overall score. DM-3

RULES & POLICIES USA Gymnastics Double Mini-Trampoline 3.11 All scores will be rounded to three decimal places. Such rounding will only be made with respect to the competitor s total score for a pass. 3.12 The Superior Judge must sign and verify all completed score sheets before the final results are posted. 4. Competition Cards 4.1 Levels 1-8 4.1.1 No competition cards are required. 4.1.1.1 In the compulsory passes, the competitor must execute the skills as written on the competition card; otherwise, the pass will be interrupted at the point of change. 4.2 Levels 9-10 4.2.1 All passes, including finals, must be written on the competition card. Optional passes must include the difficulty value, position and total value of the pass in order to avoid additional deductions. 4.2.1.1 In the optional passes, changes to the skills and the order in which they are written on the competition card are permitted with no penalty. 4.2.2 All competition cards must be turned in at the specified time and place. Changes may be made until the start of the round. 4.2.3 Competition cards must be completed using official FIG terminology or the FIG numerical system. 4.2.4 Failure to turn in a competition card will result in a deduction of 0.2 pts from the difficulty score of the first optional routine. 5. Dress Code 5.1 Athletes: The dress code must be followed during all training sessions, warm-up and competition times. 5.1.1 Male Competitors 5.1.1.1 Leotards or compression shirts, with or without sleeves. T-shirts are not acceptable. Compression shirts must be must be skin tight and made of lycra or spandex. 5.1.1.2 Competition style shorts, with no longer than a 5 inseam. 5.1.1.3 White foot covering 5.1.2 Female Competitors 5.1.2.1 Leotards with or without sleeves. (must be skin tight). 5.1.2.2 Long tights may be worn (must be skin tight). 5.1.2.3 A full length one piece leotard (unitard) may be worn (must be skin tight). 5.1.2.4 White foot covering of no more than ankle length may be worn. If a unitard is worn, the foot covering may be the same color as the unitard. 5.1.2.5 Any other dress which is not skin tight is not allowed. 5.1.2.6 For safety reasons, covering the face or the head is not allowed. 5.1.3 The wearing of jewelry or watches is not permitted. Earrings must be removed and may not be taped. Rings without gemstones are permitted only if they are taped. 5.1.4 Only rubber bands, ribbons, flat metal clips or soft hair decorations are allowed. 5.1.5 Long hair for both male and female competitors must be secured close to the head. If the hair touches the double mini-trampoline or landing area, the pass will be interrupted. 5.1.6 Any violation of Rules 5.1.1-5.1.5 may result in disqualification from the round in which the offense occurs. This decision is made by the Superior Judge. 5.2 Coaches: The dress code must be followed during all training sessions, warm-up and competition times. 5.2.1 Warm-up pants (long pants or capri length, no shorts) and polo shirt or team t-shirt. Warm-up jacket is optional. 5.2.2 Gym shoes are required. DM-4

USA Gymnastics Double Mini-Trampoline 5.2.3 No denim allowed. 5.2.4 No caps or hats allowed. 5.2.5 Violators may be asked to leave the floor. RULES & POLICIES 6. Flights 6.1 The competitors will be divided into groups of approximately ten athletes per group. 7. Height of Hall 7.1 Levels 1-10 The interior height of the hall in which double mini-trampoline competitions take place must be at least 19.5 feet. 8. Mobility Scores (See complete Mobility Rules in the Rules & Policies at www.usa-gymnastics.org.) 8.1 To ensure proper progression from one level to another, athletes must achieve a designated mobility score at a sanctioned competition. 8.2 Mobility forms must be completed and submitted to the State Chair for approval. Approval must be given by the State Chair prior to the athlete competing at the new level. 8.3 Athletes may compete to mobilize no more than two levels at a local competition. State, Regional and National Championships may be used to earn a mobility score but the athlete may not compete at more than one level per competition. 8.4 The highest level at which an athlete may enter the mobility system is Level 7. Level Total Score 5 to 6 56.6 6 to 7 57.7 7 to 8 58.1 8 to 9 58.4 9 to 10 59.5 For mobility from Level 10 to Junior Elite, see Rules & Policies, Section VII: Elite Program. 9. National Championships Qualifying Requirements 9.1 Only athletes who have competed in two sanctioned competitions prior to the State Championships are eligible to qualify to the National Championships. A salute does not constitute participation in an event. The athlete must perform one or more skills in order to use the competition as an eligibility competition. 9.2 Qualifying Scores 9.2.1 Qualifying scores are based on the total score from the preliminary round. 9.2.2 Scores are for all age groups, boys and girls. 9.2.3 Qualifying scores may be achieved only at State and Regional Championships. 9.2.4 Athletes must qualify at the State or Regional Championships in the state/region in which the athletes club is a member. Level Total Score Min DD 5 56.3 6 56.3 7 57.4 8 57.8 9 58.1 10 59.2 4.8 10. Skill Positions Required During a Routine 10.1 In all positions, the feet and legs should be kept together (except straddle jumps) and the feet and toes pointed. DM-5

RULES & POLICIES USA Gymnastics Double Mini-Trampoline 10.2 Depending on the requirements of the movement, the body should be either tucked, piked or straight. In multiple somersaults, if two positions are achieved, the lesser of the two will be awarded difficulty. 10.3 In the tuck and pike positions, the thighs should be close to the upper body, except in the twisting phase of a multiple somersault. 10.4 In the tuck position, the hands should touch the legs below the knees. 10.5 In the pike position, the hands should touch the tops of the feet. 10.6 The arms should be straight and/or held close to the body whenever possible. 10.7 The following defines the minimum requirements for a particular body shape: 10.7.1 Straight position: The angle between the upper body and thighs must be greater than 135. 10.7.2 Pike position: The angle between the upper body and thighs must be equal to or less than 135 and the angle between the thighs and the lower legs must be greater than 135. 10.7.3 Tuck position: The angle between the upper body and thighs must be less than 135 and the angle between the thighs and the lower leg must be less than 135. 10.7.4 Straddle jump pike: The angle between the upper body and thighs must be equal to or less than 135 and the angle between the thighs and the lower legs must be greater than 135. The angle between the legs must be equal to or greater than 90. 10.8 In multiple somersaults with twists, the tuck and pike position may be modified during the twisting phase as described in the FIG Guide to Judging. When the puck and tuck positions are used to perform a skill with the same number of rotations and twists, it will be deemed a repeat. 11. Spotters & Safety 11.1 The competitor s coach may act as a spotter, and must follow the dress code described in Rule 5.2. 11.2 The Superior Judge is responsible for controlling the actions of the coaches. 11.3 The competitors must execute their passes without any external help. The Superior Judge will decide whether or not any assistance was given. 11.4 Coaches acting as spotters are not allowed to stand on the double mini during warm-up and competition; however they may stand on the landing area. Any contact with the athlete will result in an interruption. 11.5 Safety mats must cover the floor around the Double Mini-trampoline, per USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Equipment Specifications. 11.6 A spotter mat may be used on the side of the double mini trampoline opposite the judge s by the competitor s own spotter or coach. The dimensions of the mat must adhere to USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling equipment specification. 11.7 Sting mats may not be used in the landing area. 12. Tie-Breaking System 12.1 Levels 1-4: Ties are not broken at this level. 12.2 Levels 5-7: Use the total score of the second pass to break the tie. If there is still a tie, then duplicate awards will be given for ties. 12.3 Levels 8-9, Level 10 Preliminaries: Use the highest total score in the second routine of preliminaries to break the tie. If still tied: 12.3.1 If five execution judges are on the panel, the counting execution scores are used to break the tie. 12.3.2 If three execution judges are on the panel, the two highest judge s execution scores in the second routine are used to break the tie. 12.3.3 If still tied, then duplicate awards will be given for ties. 12.4 Level 9-10 Finals: Use the highest total score in the final routine to break the tie. If still tied: 12.4.1 If five execution judges are on the panel, the counting execution scores are used to break the tie. DM-6

USA Gymnastics Double Mini-Trampoline 12.4.2 If three execution judges are on the panel, the two highest judge s execution scores in the second routine are used to break the tie. 12.4.3 If still tied, then duplicate awards will be given for ties. 12.6 Example of distribution of awards if the tie cannot be broken: Two competitors are tied for 2nd place. Award the 1st place medal to the gymnast with the highest score. The 2nd place medals are then presented to the tied gymnasts. There is NO 3rd place medal. The 4th place award is then presented to the next gymnast, and so on. RULES & POLICIES 13. Warm Up 13.1 All competitors will be allowed warm-up passes during the flight warm-up prior to competition. A touch is considered one pass. 13.1.1 Levels 1-7 One run and two touches Levels 8-9 One run and three touches Level 10 One run and four touches Level 9 finals One run and two touches Level 10 finals One run and four touches 13.1.2 No general warm-up period is required. 13.1.3 In the event that a competitor abuses the warm-up rules, the Superior Judge may instruct each of the Execution Judges to deduct 0.1 pt from their subsequent mark. 13.1.4 Warm-up on the competition hall equipment may be eliminated if equivalent equipment is provided in an adjacent hall. 13.1.5 The competition dress code must be followed for all warm-up times. DM-7

USA Gymnastics Double Mini-Trampoline LEVELS 8 9 DOUBLE MINI-TRAMPOLINE LEVELS 8 9 1. Competition 1.1 Two optional passes with two skills in each pass are required for Level 8 and for Level 9 preliminaries. 1.1.1 When finals are held for Level 9, there will be one pass. No repeats are allowed within the three passes. 1.2 In one pass a maximum of three contacts with the bed are allowed with no intermediate bounce between skills. 1.3 Each pass must end with a dismount skill performed from the dismount bed to the landing area. 1.4 Both passes must end with a two-foot landing. 1.5 Finals are not required. 1.5.1 At National Championships, finals will be held for Level 9 when there are 10 or more competitors in a group. 1.6 The starting order for competition will be decided by draw. Competitors will remain in the same order for the second pass. 2. Pass Requirements 2.1 Level 8 2.1.1 At least one somersault with a minimum of 360 o or a maximum of 540 o of twist 2.1.2 Maximum of one non-somersaulting skill. No straight jumps allowed. 2.1.3 Maximum of 540 o of twist per skill 2.1.4 No multiple somersaults are allowed. 2.1.5 No skills are allowed prior to contact with the double mini bed (i.e. round-off or front flips) 2.1.6 If a competitor does not meet the pass requirements within the two passes a 1.0 pts deduction will be taken from each Execution Judge s score. 2.1.7 If a competitor exceeds the pass requirements a 1.0 pts deduction will be taken from each Execution Judge s score on the instruction of the Superior Judge and no difficulty will be awarded to the skill. 2.1.8 Performing a skill not allowed at this level will result in an interruption of the pass and no difficulty will be awarded for the interrupted skill. 2.2 Level 9 Preliminaries and Finals 2.2.1 For preliminaries, at least one somersault with a minimum of 540 o or a maximum of 720 o of twist 2.2.2 Maximum of one non-somersaulting skill 2.2.3 No more than one double somersault per pass (See Guide to Judging.) 2.2.4 No triple somersaults are allowed 2.2.5 No skills are allowed prior to contact with the double mini bed (i.e. round-off or front flip) 2.2.6 No more than 720 o of twist in a single somersault 2.2.7 No more than 180 o of twist in a multiple somersault. 2.2.8 If a competitor does not meet the pass requirements within the two passes a 1.0 pts deduction will be taken from each Execution Judge s score. 2.2.9 If a competitor exceeds the pass requirements a 1.0 pts deduction will be taken from each Execution Judge s score on the instruction of the Superior Judge and no difficulty will be awarded for the skills which exceed the requirements. 2.2.10 Performing a skill not allowed at this level will result in an interruption of the pass and no difficulty will be awarded for the interrupted skill. 3. Pass Definition 3.1 Each pass consists of two skills: One mount or spotter and one dismount skill. A straight mounting jump without twist is not considered a skill. 3.2 If a straight jump is used as a mounter skill, spotter skill or a dismount skill the pass will be interrupted, per Rule 6.1.8 DM-14

Trampoline & Tumbling Equipment Specifications 3. Landing Area 3.1 A shock absorbent mat must be used as a landing area and it must allow a stable landing on the feet. If two or more mats are joined together to form the landing area: They must be the same height and density. They must be held firmly together so as not to separate in use. Dimensions of the landing area must be: Length 6m minimum Width 3m minimum Thickness 30cm +/-10mm 3.2 Landing Zone A landing zone must be marked out in the landing area with either the whole zone in a contrasting color or with lines 50mm (2 ) wide in a contrasting color. The outer edge of the landing zone or lines marks the boundary of the landing zone, the dimensions of which must be: Length 4000mm (13 ) +/-5mm Width 2000mm (6.5 ) +/-5mm DOUBLE MINI LANDING ZONE AND LANDING DEDUCTIONS 0.0 Landing Deduction Zone B Zone C 3 ft 3 in Zone A For Levels 1-7: Zone A extends 2 ft toward the double mini Zone A extended Levels 1-7 6.ft 6 in 2 ft 3 in 0.3 Landing Deduction 0.5 Landing Deduction 4. Run Up 4.1 Floor mats must be used on the run-up and must be: Minimum length 20m (66 ) N/A Thickness 25mm (1 ) +/-5mm DM-23