Women s Artistic Gymnastics

Women s Artistic Gymnastics NDP Competition Guidelines General Levels 1 10 3 Plus 9 Plus Intermediate Club Teams & Plus Teams 1

Contents Title Page Pathway Diagram 2 Competitions 3 Level 1 National Club Team & Individual All Around Competition 4 Level s 2 10 & levels 3 PLUS 9 PLUS All-Around & Apparatus Competition Age Groups 5-6 Level s 2 10 & Levels 3 PLUS 9 PLUS All-Around & Apparatus Competition Guidelines 7-9 Levels Team Competitions including 1) Intermediate Teams, 2) National Teams Levels 3-5 & 3) National Teams Levels 2A, 2B & 2C (New) 10 11 PLUS Team Competitions 12-13 Moving Between Levels 14-17 Level 10 Open Age All-Around & Team Competition 18 FIG Levels 19 Levels Judging Rules & Additional Deductions 20-21 Additional Deductions for All Apparatus / All Levels 22-23 2

FIG SENIOR FIG JUNIOR FIG MINOR Compulsory for National Squads - PLUS Levels Pathway LEVEL 9 PLUS LEVEL 8 PLUS LEVEL 7 PLUS LEVEL 6 PLUS Intermediate Pathway LEVEL 10 LEVEL 9 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 PLUS LEVEL 4 PLUS LEVEL 3 PLUS LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2, A, B, C 3 LEVEL 1, A, B, C

EVENTS All Gymnastics Ireland events are supported by the following documents available on the Gymnastics Ireland Website Events Policy Coaching Policy Judging Policy National Development Plan Guidelines National Development Plan Routines FIG Code of Points Entry Form LEVELS COMPETITIONS Level 1 National Club Teams and All Around competition. (Includes Level 1A, 1B, & 1C) Levels 2-10 & 3 PLUS - 9 PLUS All-Around Finals. (Includes Level 2A, 2B, & 2C) Levels 2-10 & 3 PLUS - 9 PLUS Individual Apparatus Finals.. (Includes Level 2A, 2B, & 2C) National Intermediate Team s National Team s Levels 3 5 (date to be advised in due course) National Team s Levels 2A, 2B, 2C (date to be advised in due course) National PLUS 6-9 Team s (routines & rules to be advised in due course) National PLUS 3-5 Team s (date to be advised in due course) 4

LEVEL 1 CLUB TEAMS COMPETITION Age Groups For all competitions, age is determined on the 1 st of January of the year of competition. Gymnasts must be turning seven in the year of competition. If there are insufficient no s in an age group Gymnastics Ireland may reduce the age categories Level 1A, 1B Under 7 Under 8 Under 9 Under 11 Over 11 Level 1C Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Over 11 LEVEL 1 NATIONAL CLUB TEAM & INDIVIDUAL ALL AROUND COMPETITION The Team may comprise of a maximum of 6 gymnasts. The highest 3 Scores on each Apparatus will be added together to reach the Final Team score. Clubs may enter a maximum of 2 teams, a club may enter as many gymnasts as they wish in each Age Group Medals will be awarded to the 3 teams & 3 individuals that place 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd nationally in each age group/level. Each routine has been appointed a set Start Value on each apparatus (i.e. SV 12.00). Each club must supply a min. of 3 Judges for all sessions of the competition. 5

LEVEL S 2 10 & LEVELS 3 PLUS 9 PLUS ALL-AROUND & APPARATUS COMPETITIONS Age Groups For all competitions, age is determined on the 1 st of January of the year of competition. Gymnasts must be turning seven in the year of competition. If there are less than 5 gymnasts in an age group Gymnastics Ireland may reduce the age categories Level 2A, 2B, 2C & 3 Under 7 Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 13 Over 13 Level 4 & 5 Under 9 Under 11 Under 13 Over 13 Level 6, 7 & 8 Under 10 Under 11 Under 13 Over 13 Level 9 Under 13 Over 13 Level 10 Under 15 Over 15 6

3 PLUS 5 PLUS Under 9 Under 11 Over 13 Level 6 PLUS & 7 PLUS Under 9 Under 11 Under 13 Over 13 Level 8 & 9 PLUS Under 13 Over 13 7

ALL-AROUND COMPETITION GUIDELINES NATIONAL ALL-AROUND COMPEITION LEVEL 2A, 2B, 2C-10 & LEVEL 3 PLUS - 9 PLUS Clubs may enter as many gymnasts as they wish in each level and age group for the All-Around Competition. For eligibility in each level, see rules for moving between levels later in this document. I.e.; In level 3 PLUS 9 PLUS, Gymnasts must have received an average score of a 10.00pts on each apparatus to move up a level. (i.e.; For 5 apparatus the all-around score should be 50.00). The All-Around score will be the total of all 4, 5 or 6 Apparatus depending on the level 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place medals will be awarded in each age group of each Level Nationally. Each club must supply a min. of 2 Judges for all sessions of the competition on the days they are entered. If a Club does not supply a Judge for all sessions a fine will imposed to each session for each Judge. (Fine as per events policy) If a gymnasts has competed in level 2 previously the gymnasts may not enter in the 2A competition, It is the coaches responsibility to ensure that gymnasts are entered into the correct levels INDIVIDUAL APPARATUS COMPETITION NATIONAL APPARATUS COMPETITION LEVEL 2 9 & LEVEL 3 PLUS - 9 PLUS Clubs may enter as many gymnasts as they wish on each apparatus and age group. Gymnasts may compete on 1 or more Apparatus. 8

The Level at which a gymnast competes at in Apparatus competition must be equal to, or higher than the level she competes in, in the All-Around i.e. If a gymnast competes in Level 4 in the All-Around competition then she must compete in Level 4 or higher in the Apparatus Competition However, if a gymnast competes on all 4 apparatus in the Apparatus competition, she must then compete in at least the same Level in the All-around the following year For more eligibility guidelines in each level, see rules for moving between levels later in this document. National 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Individual Places will be awarded on each Apparatus per Age Group. Each club must supply a min. of 2 Judges for all sessions of the competition on the days they are entered. If a Club does not supply a Judge for all sessions a fine will imposed to each session for each Judge. (Fine as per events policy) NOTES: Level 2A, 2B, 2C Floor Routines are SET Routines with no music and it will be performed in a straight line on the Floor area or Tumble track. From Level 3 onwards the Floor routines are performed to music. Clubs may use the same or different music and or routine for each Gymnast. When constructing the floor routine, please bear in mind the age/maturity and ability of the gymnast.. From Level 3 up, the Floor routines will be Voluntary Routines to music with SET elements. The elements can be performed in any order and should be connected with dance. There is a Start Value given to each Routine/Apparatus from which the Execution Deductions are taken. FIG Artistry deductions, Specific Apparatus deductions and General Execution deductions will be applied at all Levels, along with some additional Levels only deductions which are detailed later in this document. 9

The length of the Music for Level s 3-5 cannot exceed 1 minute. (FIG deduction will apply if over time) The length of the Music for Levels 6 9 & 3 PLUS 9 PLUS cannot exceed 1 minute & 30 seconds. (FIG deduction will apply if over time). MP3 format will be required for all National Competitions. The music for all finalists must accompany their entry to the GI Office (instructions will be given to Clubs in due course). A backup copy of each gymnasts music must also be brought on a CD (x2) and each gymnast must have their own CD (sharing CD s between gymnasts is not allowed). Vault heights are listed in each level. Only 1 Vault is permitted as per FIG for both the all-around and apparatus competitions.. The Beam routines are also set elements/requirements that should be linked (in any order) with dance & posses For all levels, the maximum length of a Beam routine is 1 minute & 30 seconds (FIG deductions apply if over time) Levels 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 & 4 have a maximum time limit on Beam of 1 minute The Beam height for Levels 2 5 is set at 115 cm for all Age Groups The Beam Height for Level 6-10 & 3 PLUS 9 PLUS is set at 125 cm for all Age Groups. 10

LEVELS TEAM COMPETITIONS INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLUB TEAM S COMPETITION RULES Gymnasts that are competing at Level 6, 7 and 8, may enter this team competition as part of their Clubs Team. After a gymnast competes at Intermediate Teams she must compete in Level 6 or higher. Gymnasts that have competed at FIG National Team Championships are not permitted to enter this competition. Gymnasts that have competed internationally representing Ireland may not compete in this competition. Gymnasts that have scored 43.00 or higher in this competition may not compete in this competition again. Gymnasts should only compete on apparatus where they are able to safely complete the requirements. Each Club may enter 1 Team with a maximum of 7 gymnasts on the Team. (Open age) 5 gymnasts may perform their routine on each apparatus and the top 3 scores will be added together to give the Apparatus total for the Team. The 4 Apparatus Totals determine the Final Team score. The length of the Music for Floor routines cannot exceed 1 minute & 30 seconds. (FIG deductions will apply if over time). MP3 format will be required for all National Competitions. The music for all gymnasts must accompany their Entry Form to the GI Office. Also each gymnast must have her own CD (x2) One CD for multiple gymnasts will not be accepted. The floor routines will be competed on a square 12m floor. 11

The maximum length of the Beam routine is 1 minute & 30 seconds. (FIG deductions will apply if over time.) Beam Height will be set at 125cm as per FIG Vault Height will be set at 125cm and only 1 Vault is permitted as per FIG NATIONAL TEAM S LEVELS 3 5 Each Club may enter 1 Team per Level with a maximum of 6 gymnasts on the Team. (Open age) 4 gymnasts may perform their routine on each apparatus and the top 3 scores will be added together to give the Apparatus total for the Team. The 4 Apparatus Totals determine the Final Team score. Level Rules re apparatus / routines apply as outlined in the Routines document with the exception of the Vault height in Level 5 which is set at 110 cm. NATIONAL TEAM S LEVELS 2A, 2B & 2C Each Club may enter 1 Team per Level with a maximum of 6 gymnasts on the Team. (Open age) 4 gymnasts may perform their routine on each apparatus and the top 3 scores will be added together to give the Apparatus total for the Team. The 4 Apparatus Totals determine the Final Team score. Level Rules re apparatus / routines apply as outlined in the Routines document. 12

PLUS TEAM COMPETITIONS PLUS 6-9 TEAM COMPETITION RULES Rules for this competition will follow in due course as they are currently under review. They will be issued well in advance of the Competition date which is scheduled for 14 th & 15 th October 2017 PLUS 3-5 TEAM COMPETITION RULES Gymnasts that are competing at Level 3 PLUS 5 PLUS may enter this PLUS Team competition as a member of their Club Team. Gymnasts who have previously competed at Level 6 or lower in the General Levels can compete in this competition. Level 6 Gymnasts who have competed at Intermediate Teams can compete in this competition. Gymnasts who have competed at FIG National Team Championships are NOT allowed to enter this competition. Gymnasts should only compete on apparatus where they are able to safely complete the requirements. Each Club may enter a maximum of 2 Teams with a maximum of 6 gymnasts on the Team. (Open age) 6 gymnasts may perform their routine on each apparatus and the top 3 scores on each apparatus will be added together to give the Apparatus total for the Team. The 4 Apparatus Totals determines the Final Team score. The length of the Music for Floor routines cannot exceed 1 minute & 30 seconds. (FIG deductions will apply if over time). MP3 format will be required for all National Competitions. The music for all gymnasts must accompany their Entry Form to the GI Office. Each gymnast must have her own CD (x2) One CD for multiple gymnasts will not be accepted. 13

The floor routines will be competed on a square 12m floor. The maximum length of the Beam routine is 1 minute & 30 seconds. (FIG deductions will apply if over time.) Beam Height will be set at 125cm as per FIG Vault Height as per rules outlined in routines document. 14

MOVING BETWEEN THE LEVELS In theory, there is no limit as to how many levels a gymnast may move up. But she should only move up if she has achieved a reasonable score at the level she is at. When a Gymnast enters this structure, at a suitable Level, she may never move back a level - i.e. if a Gymnast enters Level 4 in the All-Around Championships, she must continue to compete at Level 4 or higher in the All-Around Championships (subject to the rules below). Only Gymnasts that have never competed in the past can compete in Level 1A In Level 1A, 1B & 1C o A Gymnast may only ever compete at Level 1A for one year and therefore must move up a Level the following year. o In Level 1B & 1C all Medal winners at National Finals must move up a Level the following year (i.e. all members of a medal winning Team must move up a level the following year). Gymnasts who have competed in Level 2 previously may not enter the 2A competition, however, they may enter Level 2B & 2C. In Level s 2-5 National All-Around Championships:- o All Medal winners at National Finals must move up a Level the following year. In Level 2-5 Individual Apparatus Championships:- o All Medal Winners at National Finals must move up a Level the following year with the exception of the following:- A Gymnast may stay at the same Level the following year but will not be eligible to compete on the Apparatus in which she meddled on the previous year (i.e. A Gymnast wins a Bronze medal on Vault in 2016 in Level 5. 2017 she wishes to remain in Level 5, which she is allowed to do, however, as she won a medal on Vault the previous year, she may only enter Level 5 on A-Bars, Beam & Floor Competitions i.e. she may not enter Vault in 2017 as she won a medal on Vault in 2016 Gymnasts may compete in different Level s in each of the competitions i.e. A gymnast may compete in Level 3 All-Around Championships and may compete in Level 4 Apparatus Championships. If your gymnast is an Apparatus Specialist she could end up in a higher Level in the Individual Apparatus Championships in 15

comparison with the All-Around Championships. However, the Level at which a gymnast competes at in Apparatus Championship must be equal to, or higher than the Level she competes in, in the All-Around i.e. a gymnast cannot do Level 4 in the All-Around Competition and then do Level 3 in the Apparatus after. However, if a gymnast competes on all 4 apparatus in the Apparatus competition, she must then compete in at least the same Level in the All-around the following year. LEVELS 6 9 As above except; A Gymnast who has medalled two years in a row on an Apparatus MUST move up to the next Level the following year or not compete that particular apparatus if they wish to stay at that level on the other apparatus. 3 PLUS - 9 PLUS All National Squad members MUST compete in the Plus Levels Pathway and NOT in the General Levels. Gymnasts must have received an average score of 10.00pts on each apparatus to move up a level. (i.e.; For 5 apparatus the allaround score should be 50.00 or higher). For this year, Gymnasts who have competed in the General Levels 2 6 may transfer to the PLUS 3-5 Levels at a level the coach deems suitable. If a Gymnast competes at Level 3 PLUS this year and wishes to move back to the General Levels next year, she may re-enter the General Levels at Level 5 or higher. If a Gymnast competes at Level 4 PLUS this year and wishes to move back to the General Levels next year, she may re-enter the General Levels at Level 6 or higher. If a Gymnast competes at Level 5 PLUS this year and wishes to move back to the General Levels next year, she may re-enter the General Levels at Level 7 or higher 16

If a Gymnast competes at Level 6 PLUS this year and wishes to move back to the General Levels next year, she may re-enter the General Levels at Level 8 or higher. If a Gymnast competes at Level 7 PLUS this year and wishes to move back to the General Levels next year, she may re-enter the General Levels at Level 9 or higher. If a Gymnast has competed at Level 7 in the General Levels she can enter the PLUS Levels at 5 PLUS or higher. If a Gymnast has competed at Level 8 in the General Levels she can enter the PLUS Levels at 6 PLUS or higher. If a Gymnast has competed at Level 9 in the General Levels she can enter the PLUS Levels at 7 PLUS or higher. Any gymnast that has competed in a FIG level competition and scored less than 40.00, may enter the PLUS levels at Level 6 PLUS Gymnast who have competed in FIG level & scored more than 40.00 must enter the PLUS levels at Level 7 PLUS or higher. Gymnasts who have medalled two years in a row on an Apparatus MUST move up to the next Level the following year. Gymnasts on any of the WAG National Squads must compete in the PLUS levels or FIG When entering a gymnast for the Individual Apparatus Competition, she must compete on each or all Apparatus within the SAME Level. All gymnasts must compete within their age group. i.e. you don t enter an Under 11 as an U-13 if there is an Under 11 age group in the competition The Intermediate Club teams Championships is open to gymnasts competing in Levels 6, 7, and 8 Once a gymnast competes in Intermediate teams she must compete in Level 6 or higher. A gymnast who competes at any FIG Competition or Trial, either as a Guest or competitor, must compete in the PLUS Levels. If a gymnast scores less than 40.00 she may compete in Level 9 or 6 PLUS. 17

If a gymnast scores more than 40.00 she must compete in Level 7 PLUS or higher and as a result she can no longer compete at Intermediate Teams If a gymnast competes in FIG National Apparatus Championships she may no longer compete in the General Levels Apparatus Competition but the gymnast will be allowed to compete in PLUS levels If she medals at FIG National Apparatus Championships, she can then only compete at Level 7 PLUS or higher in the PLUS Levels All around. If a Gymnast represents Ireland at an International Competition, she must compete in the PLUS Levels Structure. Gymnasts competing at Levels 9 & higher may also compete at National Team Championships (which is a FIG Competition), subject to the rules detailed above If she scores higher than 40.00 at FIG Teams, she may no longer compete in Level 9 or 6 PLUS. 18

Level 10 OPEN AGE ALL-AROUND & TEAM COMPETITION Each Club may enter 1 Team with a maximum of 6 gymnasts on the Team. (Open age) 6 gymnasts may perform their routine on each apparatus and the top 3 scores on each apparatus will be added together to give the Apparatus total for the Team. The 4 Apparatus totals determine the final team score. Clubs may enter as many individuals as they wish. The AA competition will be under 15 and over 15. The length of the Music for Floor routines cannot exceed 1 minute & 30 seconds. (FIG deductions will apply if over time). MP3 format will be required for all National Competitions. Music for all gymnasts must accompany their Entry Form to the GI Office. Each gymnast must have her own CD (x2) One CD for multiple gymnasts will not be accepted. The maximum length of the Beam routine is 1 minute & 30 seconds. (FIG deductions will apply if over time.) Beam Height will be set at 125cm as per FIG Vault Height will be set at 125cm and only 1 Vault is permitted as per FIG. If a gymnast competes in Level 10 and then wishes to transfer to the PLUS Levels, she must enter at Level 7 PLUS or higher. Any gymnast that has competed in a FIG level competition and scored less than 43.00, may enter Level 10 Any gymnast that has competed in FIG level competition and scored more than 43.00 must stay at FIG Gymnasts competing at Level 9 may also compete on the Team at Level 10 & on the Team at National Team Championships, subject to the rules detailed above 19

FIG LEVEL All Competitions will be judged in line with the FIG Code of Points 2017 2020 Edition (Juniors on the Junior Rules & Seniors on the Senior Rules) In National Team Championships, Clubs may enter a maximum of 1 team In National All-Around Championships, a club may enter as many gymnasts as they wish in each Age Group. FIG rules apply with regards to Heights / width of apparatus. Age categories are Minor Under 13, Junior Under 15 & Senior Over 15 FINALS The Top 8 Gymnasts on each apparatus, regardless of club will qualify to the National Masters Series Championships (Junior and Senior combined) All Juniors and Seniors will be judged on the FIG Senior Code 2017 2020 Edition o There must be a minimum of 3 gymnasts per apparatus to constitute a Final being run. o To qualify for Vault finals, 2 Salto vaults must be performed o Bars must score above a 9.5 or higher Minors o The Top 8 Minors will qualify on each Apparatus for Finals (no final on vault) o Bars must score above a 8.5 or higher o There must be a minimum of 3 gymnasts per apparatus to constitute a Final being run. 20

LEVELS JUDGING RULES & ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS All routines on A-Bars, Beam & Floor have a Start Value which is noted above the requirements, beside the Apparatus name. On Vault the Start Value is either displayed beside the Apparatus name or it is designated as per the FIG Code of Points 2017-2020 Edition All routines on each Apparatus will be judged from the stated Start Value. If Bonus is awarded (refer to each apparatus for details), then it will be added to the Start Value. Please note that Bonus will not be awarded if there is a FALL in the element. Missing requirements (Not attempted) will be subtracted from the Start Value. The deduction for elements which have been attempted but not achieved will form part of the Execution Score The Total Execution Score + any Neutral Deductions (i.e. over time) will be added together and subtracted from the Start Value in order to arrive at the Final Score. Gymnastic Elements include Spins, Leaps, Jumps & Hops with & without turns. Acrobatic Elements include Rolls, Handstands, Cartwheels, Walkovers, Flics & Somersaults The FIG Code of Points can be found on the internet at http://www.figgymnastics.com/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,5187-188050-205272-nav-list,00.html The list of Vaults and their respective Start Values, can be found in the FIG Code of Points 2017-2020 Edition. From Level 2 onwards on Beam & Level 3 onwards on Floor, elements / requirements can be fulfilled with higher valued elements or any variation of the element once the core requirement is fulfilled, however, the higher valued element should only be performed if it can be done so cleanly and without a fall. Some examples are detailed as follows:- 21

Change leg leap with 180º Split can be performed instead of Split Leap Straddle press to handstand can be performed instead of Kick to Handstand 2/1 Spin can be performed instead of 1/1 spin etc. Level 6 Floor Handspring directly connected to front Salto is allowed (Salto replaces the rebound jump) Where Dive Roll is required it can be replaced with a Front Salto. Where Cartwheel is required it can be a One Armed Cartwheel, Free Cartwheel etc. When evaluating ALL Elements, the Judge will apply the appropriate deductions from the following areas:- The FIG Table of General Faults & Penalties (Section 8.3 of the FIG Code of Points) The Specific Apparatus Deductions which are outlined in each Apparatus in the FIG Code of Points The Levels Only Deductions listed herein in Bold i.e. 0.50 not achieved. Performance of Invalid Vaults, will be judged as per FIG Rules from Level 6 upwards. If an Invalid / Unrecognisable Vault is performed in Levels 1-5, a Base Score of 5.00 will be awarded. 22

ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS FOR ALL APPARATUS / ALL LEVELS Deductions in Bold are Levels Only Deductions General Deviation from Text i.e. A Set Routine done in the wrong order 0.30 Vault Hip Angle in first flight 0.10 / 0.30 / 0.50 Beam & Floor Lack of Amplitude of each Acro element 0.10 / 0.30 Lack of extension in shoulders during bridge 0.10 / 0.30 / 0.50 Body Alignment in all elements 0.10 / 0.30 A stop between connections 0.50 Hold elements not held for 2 sec 0.50 Bars Swings below Horizontal 0.10 / 0.30 Body Alignment in all elements 0.10 / 0.30 23

Please be advised that all rules contained in this document can be changed / updated at any time by Gymnastics Ireland 24