MEN S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

MEN S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS GYMSPORT TECHNICAL COMMISSION PART B TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2018 November 2017 1/27

CONTENTS ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION... 4 ARTICLE 2. POLICIES AND RULES... 5 2.1 MAG Selection Policies... 5 ARTICLE 3. COMMISSION COMMITTEES... 5 3.1 Statutory Committees... 5 3.1.1 National GymSport Commission... 5 3.1.2 National Nomination Panel... 6 3.1.3 Judges Executive... 6 ARTICLE 4. AUSTRALIAN LEVELS PROGRAM... 6 4.1 Overview... 7 4.1.1 Progression... 7 4.1.2 Assessment... 7 4.2 Australian National Program Structure... 8 ARTICLE 5. COMPETITION RULES AND PROCEDURES... 8 5.1 Context and Purpose... 8 5.2 Responsibilities of Participants... 8 5.2.1 Responsibilities of the Gymnast... 8 5.2.2 Responsibilities of the Coach... 8 5.2.3 Responsibilities of the Judge... 8 5.2.4 Competition Attire... 8 5.3 Australian Championships... 9 5.3.1 Competition Structure... 9 5.3.2 Competition Attire... 9 5.3.3 Australian Championships Judges Subsidy Funding Criteria... 9 5.3.4 Qualification Scores for the Australian Championships... 10 5.3.5 Team Sizes... 10 5.3.6 Competing Reserve Gymnasts... 10 5.3.7 Awards... 10 5.3.8 Tie Breaking Rule... 12 5.3.9 Compulsory Upgrade Scores... 12 5.3.10 Age Eligibility... 12 5.3.11 Protests... 12 5.3.12 Competition Jury... 13 5.3.13 Apparatus Heights and Settings... 13 5.3.14 Event Equipment... 14 5.3.15 International Competitors... 14 5.3.16 Trans-Tasman Challenge MAG Australian Championships... 14 5.4 National Clubs Carnival... 15 5.4.1 Competition Format... 15 5.4.2 Eligibility... 16 5.4.3 Uniforms... 16 5.4.4 Protest... 16 5.4.5 Rules... 16 5.4.6 Tie Breaking Rule... 17 5.4.7 Awards... 17 5.4.8 Provision of Judges... 17 5.4.9 Competition Rules for Pommel Horse... 17 5.4.10 Event Equipment... 17 5.4.11 Apparatus Heights and Settings... 17 ARTICLE 6 AWARD GUIDELINES... 18 6.1 Awards... 18 6.2 Process... 19 6.3 Coach and Judge Award Criteria... 19 6.3.1 International Levels Coach or Coaching Team Award... 19 6.3.2 Development Levels Coach Award... 20 November 2017 2/27

6.3.3 National Levels Coach of the Year... 20 6.3.4 Judges Hall of Fame... 20 6.3.5 Athlete Recognition Award... 21 6.3.6 Point System for Calculating Awards Gymnasts... 21 Appendix 1... 22 Appendix 2... 23 Appendix 3... 24 Appendix 4... 25 Appendix 5... 26 Appendix 6... 27 November 2017 3/27

ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION The following short terms shall be used and interpreted in the spirit of the following meanings unless specifically defined elsewhere. Association Board Commission Company Regulations Simple Majority Sport Program GymSports GLOSSARY AIS ALP COP FIG GA HPC MAG MAGNC NAC NC NCE NCM NGTC NJC NNP NPC NTD SMC An Association Member claiming jurisdiction of the sport over a State or Territory within Australia Board of Management of Gymnastics Australia Ltd The GymSport National Technical Commission Gymnastics Australia Ltd All by-laws and rules that are made within the authority of the Constitution More than 50 per cent of those people eligible, voting of the one accord. A gymnastic Sport Program defined by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) and accepted by the Company as a program under its jurisdiction. Terminology used to describe the disciplines of gymnastics. Australian Institute of Sport Australian Levels Program Code of Points Federation Internationale de Gymnastique Gymnastics Australia High Performance Centre Men s Artistic Gymnastics Men s Artistic Gymnastics National Commission National Advisory Committee National Coach National Centre of Excellence National Commission Member National Gymsport Technical Commission National Judging Coordinator National Nomination Panel National Projects Co-ordinator National Technical Director State/Territory Sport Management Committee November 2017 4/27

ARTICLE 2. POLICIES AND RULES The rules set out in the following manuals will be part of the Commission s Technical Regulations: By-law 6 Gymsport Technical Commissions Part A Commission Governance MAG Australian Levels Program FIG Code of Points Any modification to these will be circulated in writing on the authority of Gymnastics Australia and the National Technical Commission. In the absence of National or State/Territory regulations, the FIG Code of Points will apply. Member Associations may choose to modify parts of this document for local events. 2.1 MAG Selection Policies Selection Policies, including the MAG National Squad Selection Policy and the Open Tour Selection Policy can be found on the Gymnastics Australia website www.gymnastics.org.au > High Performance > National Team > Selection Policies. ARTICLE 3. COMMISSION COMMITTEES 3.1 Statutory Committees 3.1.1 National GymSport Commission Technical Director Judging Coordinator General Member Project Co-ordinator General Member Project Co-ordinator GA Staff Member (ex-officio) Please refer below for the Position Description of a Projector Coordinator and GymSport Technical Commissions Part A Commission Governance for the desired criteria for the National Technical Director and National Judging Coordinator. General Member Project Co-ordinator The Project Coordinator/s, in conjunction with the National Technical Director and GA Staff may: Assist in the development and support the implementation of the GymSport Australian Levels Program and GymSport specific resources Liaise with GA staff to assist with developing and enhancing various programs such as; coach and judge education, GymSport specific programs and high performance Analyse data and gather information from states/territories to improve athlete performance and programs Chair Working Groups (Project Groups) as required Work with GA staff to communicate technical updates and good news stories to the wider community, including advising of website updates Liaise with clubs and states/territories to promote national events Provide support to the National Technical Director, National Judging Coordinator (except GfA) and GA Staff in the lead-up to national events Attend commission meetings and contribute to planning and goal setting Selection Criteria for General Member - Project Coordinator Current Technical Member - Coach or Judge Sound technical knowledge and understanding of the GymSport Respected within the GymSport community High level organisational, IT, interpersonal and communication skills November 2017 5/27

Compulsory Routines State Competitions Optional Routines Compulsory Optional Routines Australian Championships Gymnastics Australia Knowledge of national and international trends Ability to liaise with various stakeholders and be a team player 3.1.2 National Nomination Panel Please refer to the GymSport event Selection Policies for the composition of the Nomination Panel on the Gymnastics Australia website www.gymnastics.org.au > High Performance > National Team > Selection Policies. 3.1.3 Judges Executive The Judges Executive will comprise the National Judging Coordinator plus the Judging Coordinator from each state and territory. The Judges Executive will be responsible for making a recommendation to the MAG National Commission on the National Official of the Year Award, and for inductees into the MAG Judges Hall of Fame. The Judges Executive should also maintain regular communication to keep updated on clarifications and interpretations, particularly in the lead up to Australian Championships. ARTICLE 4. AUSTRALIAN LEVELS PROGRAM MEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS NATIONAL PROGRAM National International Senior International FIG Requirements Level 10 FIG Requirements Level 9 Open Optional Routines - FIG Junior Level 9 Age U 17 Optional Routines - FIG Junior Level 9 Age U 15 Optional Routines - FIG Junior Level 8 Open Optional Routines Level 8 Age U 14 Compulsory Routines Level 7 Open Optional Routines Level 7 Age U 13 Compulsory Routines Level 6 Open / Age U 12 Level 5 Open / Age U 11 Level 4 Open / Age U 10 Level 3 Open / Age U 9 Level 2 Open / Age U 8 Club National Clubs Carnival Level 1 Open / Age U 7 November 2017 6/27

4.1 Overview The Australian Levels Program (ALP) is designed to: Provide a systematic development pathway for young gymnasts; Develop and promote participation at the basic level; Provide enjoyable opportunities for as many boys, youths and adults as possible to participate in gymnastics and to become competitive at a national level or with a higher level of commitment to become international class athletes. The system contains two separate competition streams with an age group and an open division. This provides a pathway for development based on an individual's physical ability. The objective is for all gymnasts to attempt to compete within their appropriate age group for as long as possible or to develop into an age group if they start gymnastics at a later age. 4.1.1 Progression The skills set down in the program are the minimum requirements. Whilst the routines are the standard for both the Coach and the Gymnast in progression and the levels of competition, in no way should it restrain the Coach from using their own initiative in the use of supplementary work for the gymnast. Coaches should ensure that the eligibility of a gymnast for progression from one level to the next is strictly controlled to the extent that a gymnast's ability is commensurate with the level to which he is credited. A gymnast should never be advantaged in competitive gymnastics by the failure of a club to observe the eligibility of such a gymnast for progression in the level of accreditation. In general, a gymnast will not be permitted to compete at a level below the last level passed, unless the rules specific to an event permit this, or unless approval is gained from the relevant State/Territory SMC or MAGNC. Similarly, a gymnast should never be disadvantaged in competitive gymnastics by premature advancement in level accreditation. 4.1.2 Assessment Testing of gymnasts in Levels 1-10 should be conducted in the form of a Levels Test. A gymnast can achieve success in the test by obtaining a specified minimum All Around (AA) score, whilst simultaneously demonstrating at least a minimum standard of proficiency on each individual apparatus. Refer to the table below for minimum scores applicable for each level. It should be noted that gymnasts may jump levels, but this will be up to the State/Territory SMC s discretion. Evidence that the requirements of testing of all levels have been completed satisfactorily must be forwarded to the Member Association. Upon approval by the SMC of the assessment of a gymnast, the name of the gymnast will be entered in the register of the Member Association and he will be eligible to wear the national level badge of that level. The national level badge can be obtained from the Member Association for a small charge. Testing of gymnasts in Levels 1-10 should be conducted in the form of a sanctioned Levels Test. A gymnast can achieve success in the test by obtaining a minimum All Around score, whilst not scoring less than the prescribed minimum on any one apparatus. Pass Mark Level AA Score Apparatus Score Competitions Level 1 6 compulsories 42.0 not < 5.5 1 round compulsories Level 7 U13 compulsories 45.0 not < 6.5 1 round compulsories Level 8 U14 compulsories 45.0 not < 6.5 1 round compulsories Level 7 Open 60.0 not < 8.5 1 round optionals Level 8 Open 62.0 not < 9.0 1 round optionals November 2017 7/27

Level 9 U15 60.0 not < 9.0 1 round optionals Level 9 U17 & Open 63.0 not < 9.5 1 round optionals Level 10 65.0 not < 10.0 1 round optionals 4.2 Australian National Program Structure The FIG 2017-2020 Code of Points will apply for all Age and Open optional competitions (Level 7 Open; Level 8 Open, Level 9 U15, U17 & Open, Level 10 & Senior International). The list of additional skills will apply for Level 7 Open gymnasts only. Specific Bonus will apply at Level 7 Open, Level 8 Open. The current version of Optional Requirements is included in the 2018 2021 ALP. Level 9, Level 10 and Senior International rules will be as per the 2017-2020 MAG FIG Code of Points. Level 9 will follow FIG Junior rules. The Age Program Levels 1 8 and Open Levels 1 6 will perform the compulsory routines contained within the 2018 2021 ALP. ARTICLE 5. COMPETITION RULES AND PROCEDURES 5.1 Context and Purpose The Federation Internationale Gymnastique (FIG) Code of Points (CoP) and the Technical Regulations provide governance, rules, and regulations for Men s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG). The Australian competition rules and regulations should be read in conjunction with the FIG MAG Code of Points and Men s Australian Levels Program. These documents are regularly reviewed with the resultant clarifications and updates published on the GA website. 5.2 Responsibilities of Participants Each individual partaking in events coordinated by Gymnastics Australia or the Member Associations must adhere to maintaining a minimum code of behaviour. Failure to adhere to the GA Member Protection Policy may result in disciplinary action as well as penalties as per the FIG Code of Points. The FIG CoP contains specific references to the Rights, Responsibilities and Duties of the Gymnast, the Coach and the Judge (refer to Articles 2.2, 3.2 and 5.1 of the 2017-2020 FIG Code of Points for Men s Gymnastics). Penalties exist within these references for various behavioural violations by either the gymnast or the coach which, after consultation with the competition Jury, may be applied by the D1 judge on any apparatus. The penalties applicable to a coach include a yellow card / red card system which, in extreme cases, may involve removal from the competition floor. Should such an event arise, formal notification of this will be forwarded to Gymnastics Australia and the relevant Member Association. 5.2.1 Responsibilities of the Gymnast Refer to GA Member Protection Policy attachment B4, Participant Code of Behaviour. 5.2.2 Responsibilities of the Coach Refer to GA Member Protection Policy attachment B2, Coaches Code of Ethics. 5.2.3 Responsibilities of the Judge Refer to GA Member Protection Policy attachment B3, Judges Code of Ethics. 5.2.4 Competition Attire It is the responsibility of each individual to ensure they adhere to the event uniform requirements. Refer to Article 5.3.2 for Australian Championships and 5.4.3 for National Clubs uniform November 2017 8/27

requirements. For national level events, cultural and religious headwear may be worn in competition so long as it is deemed safe to wear by the National Technical Commission. 5.3 Australian Championships Entries are the responsibility of each State/Territory Association who must nominate their gymnasts, coaches, and judges through the GA database. Dates for submission of provisional entries, definitive entries, and qualification scores are as per the National Event Entry Policy published on the Gymnastics Australia website www.gymnastics.org.au > About Us > By-laws, Policies and Technical Regulations. Australian Championships Competition Divisions: Level 7 Under 13: 2 x Compulsory 2018 Compulsory routines Level 8 Under 14: 2 x Compulsory 2018 Compulsory routines Level 7 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 7: 2017-2020 Optional Requirements Level 8 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 8: 2017-2020 Optional Requirements Level 9 Under 15: 2 x Optionals 2017-2020 Code of Points Level 9 Under 17: 2 x Optionals 2017-2020 Code of Points Level 9 Open: 2 x Optionals 2017-2020 Code of Points Level 10: 2 x Optionals 2017-2020 Code of Points Senior International: 2 x Optionals 2017-2020 Code of Points 5.3.1 Competition Structure Competition Starting Apparatus The starting apparatus for each state/territory in each division will be determined based on the specific requirements of the championships event schedule. Where possible a random draw will be conducted however in the case where MAG are scheduled to share a session with other GymSports, the starting apparatus for each state/territory will be decided based on ensuring the event runs to schedule. Work Orders States will have up to 24 hours prior to competition to make changes if necessary. Finals Qualification Process For all levels, athletes that compete on day 1 of competition are eligible to compete in the finals round on day 2. Athletes are only allowed to compete on the apparatus in which they competed on day 1. Level 9 U15/U17, 10 & Senior Vault Final Apparatus medals for vault will only be awarded to the top 3 scoring athletes that compete 2 vaults in the finals round on day 2. Level 10 & Senior International Day 2 Work Order All Around gymnasts will be split into 6 equal groups in rank order based on the results from day 1. Individual apparatus gymnasts will be allocated to a group after the All Around positions have been confirmed. 5.3.2 Competition Attire Full State/Territory Team attire must be worn by all team members when on the competition floor. Consideration for alternate attire may be submitted in writing to the National Technical Commission at the time of definitive entries. 5.3.3 Australian Championships Judges Subsidy Funding Criteria See Australian Championships Judges Subsidy Policy on Gymnastics Australia s website www.gymnastics.org.au > About Us > By-laws, Policies and Technical Regulations. November 2017 9/27

Selection of Subsidised Judges The National Technical Director and Judging Coordinator will consider all or some of the following factors (not listed in any order of priority) when judging numbers exceed the allocated subsidy numbers and they may give such weight to any or all of these factors as they see fit. a) Judging Qualification b) Number of judges per state c) Experience International, National and State d) Years of service e) Contribution to the sport The decision of the selectors will be final and judges will not be permitted to appeal the decision. 5.3.4 Qualification Scores for the Australian Championships Refer to Appendix 1. If a gymnast achieves the minimum All Around score but fails to achieve the minimum Apparatus Score on one or more apparatus they may only compete at the Australian Championships on the apparatus on which they have met the minimum Apparatus Score. If a gymnast fails to achieve the minimum All Around Score they may only qualify for the Australian Championships as an Apparatus Specialist. The Men s Gymnastics National Commission will consider these nominations on a case by case basis. Apparatus specialists must still compete on both days of competition. Minimum qualifying score for gymnasts to compete at the Australian Championships on less than 6 apparatus can be found in Appendix 1. Where the qualifying score has not been achieved due to exceptional circumstances, the gymnast s nomination for Australian Championships will be reviewed by the National Technical Commission. At level 7U13 and level 8U14 qualification for Australian Championships must include the average score of Pommel Horse for both the handles and non-handles routines. Once a gymnast has achieved an All Around qualification score to attend the Australian Championships in the Senior International division, they are eligible to compete in the Senior International division for the remainder of the Olympic cycle without having to qualify each year. The gymnast must still compete at a sanctioned qualifying event to be eligible for selection by their state. This rule does not extend to apparatus specialists. Gymnasts selected to represent Australia in any World Cup event in 2018 is exempt from the qualification requirements. 5.3.5 Team Sizes Refer to Appendix 1. 5.3.6 Competing Reserve Gymnasts Refer to Appendix 1. If accepted, reserve athletes will compete as individuals and be eligible for All Around and Apparatus awards. 5.3.7 Awards Refer to Appendix 2. Minimum standard for awards o For All Around and Apparatus awards, a gymnast must achieve the minimum qualification score for that level to receive an award. November 2017 10/27

o Where there is only one team entered in a team competition, there must be at least the minimum number of gymnasts to comprise a team (i.e. relevant number of counting scores for that level) competing on all apparatus, except where an injury occurs during the team competition. Awards for International Competitors at Australian Championships o Visiting international teams and individual athletes will be eligible for All Around and Apparatus awards. o Residential awards will be presented to any Australian athlete whose national ranking (1 st 6 th place) has been altered due to another country s participation in the event. o Where athletes are required to qualify to compete in Apparatus Finals at Australian Championships, and where international athletes are eligible to compete in the apparatus final, the international athletes who qualify to compete will be considered as additional to the number of Australian athletes who have qualified. o The Trans-Tasman Challenge will be held at each level of the Australian Championships where New Zealand has entered a Team and where Australia has appropriate entries to form a Team. Trans-Tasman competitions held in conjunction with Australian Championships will be team only events, no individual awards will be presented. If the number of athletes entered by New Zealand does not constitute a team, then no Trans-Tasman competition will be held for that division. Cheales/Williamson Shield Was introduced in 2001 to recognise the most successful state/territory in Men s Gymnastics at the Australian Championships. The Champion State/Territory Award trophy was named after Jeff Cheales and Ken Williamson in order to honour their contribution to Men s Gymnastics in Australia. The Cheales-Williamson Shield is a perpetual trophy that is presented annually to the state/territory that is most successful across all levels/divisions competed at the Australian Championships. o Points Allocation Points will only be awarded when the minimum qualification scores are achieved (See Qualifying Scores for Australian Championships) Points are allocated equally for results in Team, All Around, and Apparatus events. 1 st place = 5 points 2 nd place = 4 points 3 rd place = 3 points 4 th place = 2 points 5 th place = 1 point If a tie occurs, then the points for that placing are allocated equally to all gymnasts or teams that are tied for that placing. o Award Format Points are aggregated across all levels/divisions competed at the Australian Championships. The Award is presented at the conclusion of the Australian Championships where gymnasts from all states and territories are present for the announcement of the Award. The Award is to be accepted by a team Captain who will be named by each state/territory prior to the awards ceremony. The winning state/territory is responsible for engraving costs and for safekeeping of the trophy until the commencement of the following Australian Championships, when it must be returned to Gymnastics Australia for representation. November 2017 11/27

Cheales-Williamson Shield Results Year Winner Points Year Winner Points Year Winner Points 2001 NSW 394 2007 NSW 341 2013 QLD 317 2002 QLD 417 2008 QLD 461 2014 QLD 305 2003 NSW 444 2009 VIC 307 2015 QLD 448 2004 NSW 418 2010 QLD 346 2016 QLD 360 2005 QLD 316 2011 QLD 379 2017 QLD 348 2006 QLD 322 2012 QLD 369 5.3.8 Tie Breaking Rule Refer to Appendix 2. 5.3.9 Compulsory Upgrade Scores Only Open Level gymnasts will be subject to a compulsory upgrade to the next level. The following table provides the values for each level and consider the relevant requirements of that competition. 2018 Australian Championships 2019 Australian Championships Combined AA Score Level 7 Open Level 8 145.0 Level 8 Open Level 9 145.0 Level 9 Open Level 10 150.0 5.3.10 Age Eligibility The age of a gymnast is determined by their age as of 1 st January in the year of the specific competition. For example; to be eligible to compete Level 8 Under 14 in 2018, the gymnast must be born in 2004 or later, making him under 14 years of age on the 1 st January 2018. The following table provides a guide to age eligibility based on the gymnast s year of birth: Level Under Age 2018 2019 2020 7 13 2005 2006 2007 8 14 2004 2005 2006 9 15 2003 2004 2005 9 17 2001 2002 2003 If a gymnast has competed previously in an age division at an Australian Championships but is no longer age eligible for the level they are competing, they are allowed to compete in the Open division of the same level or higher. 5.3.11 Protests The Head Coach or Team Manager may protest against the apparatus content value (D Jury) of their own individual gymnasts. Comparison with the performance of other gymnasts will not be entertained, and shall result in the immediate dismissal of the protest and forfeiture of the protest lodgement fee. International events will come under the FIG Code of Points and therefore FIG rules will apply. A fee shall be lodged with the jury before the protest is heard. If the protest is successful, 100% of the lodgement fee will be refunded. If a second protest is made after the resolution of an unsuccessful first protest, then the lodgement fee will be increased. Protests must state clearly and concisely the case for the gymnast in question and must be submitted within 15 minutes of the completion of that rotation. The decision of the jury is final and no discussion will be entered into. Videotape evidence regarding D Score may be considered (not E jury). November 2017 12/27

The normal penalty for behaviour related violations and/or other undisciplined or abusive behaviour by the coach according to the relevant FIG Code of Points will be applied by the Apparatus Coordinator. 5.3.12 Competition Jury The Competition Jury will consist of the National Judging Co-ordinator or the National Technical Director or an appointed FIG judge. When considering a protest, the Competition Jury will also include the Chair of the respective apparatus (D1 judge). 5.3.13 Apparatus Heights and Settings Apparatus heights: National Competitions nearest height will be accepted. Minimum apparatus heights are listed, higher heights are allowed up to a maximum FIG. Level Pommel Rings Vault P Bars H Bar 7 U13 105 cm 260 cm 110 cm 160 cm 260 cm 7 Open 105 cm 260 cm 120 cm 180 cm 260 cm 8 U14 105 cm 260 cm 120 cm 180 cm 260 cm 8 Open 105 cm 260 cm 125 cm 180 cm 260 cm 9 U15 105 cm 260 cm 125 cm 180 cm 260 cm 9 Open / U17 105 cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm 10 / Senior 105 cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm Mats 10 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm NB. Pommel, Rings and High Bar heights listed are from the top of the mats. Parallel Bars height is measured from the top of the mats to the top of the rails. Exceptional Circumstances For exceptionally tall gymnasts, a coach may request the height of equipment to be modified, by writing to the National Technical Director at least one (1) month prior to a National event. Gymnasts and Coaches must take care to ensure that they prepare on equipment that is set at the correct heights (i.e. as above) so as to avoid potential problems at competitions. Rings and Horizontal Bar Where a gymnast is tall, he may request that blocks be used to raise the height of the Rings and/or Horizontal Bar as per the FIG CoP. Parallel Bars Must not be raised higher than the FIG specified height unless exceptional circumstances apply. For competitions including Level 7 U13, extended goosenecks should be used if available. If they are not available then a gymnast who is supported by a coach in the performance of an inverted upper arm skill will not be penalised. For all National Championship events; extended goosenecks must be attached to a set of rails so that time is not lost in podium training during changeover. Pommel Horse At level 7 U13, 8 U14, and 7 Open, a gymnast may use additional mats (up to 20cm high) to assist his mount to pommel horse. Pommel horse legs should be padded. At level 7 U13 and 8 U14, Pommel Horse will be competed on day 1 of competition at the Australian Championships. Buck Height 70 cm, Length 65 cm and normal horse width. At level 7 U13 (Buck) and 8 U14 (Horse without handles), will be competed on day 2 of competition at the Australian Championships. November 2017 13/27

Vault Beatboards / Springboards Vault table heights as specified, are minimum heights. Any variation upwards for the team will be accepted (to not disadvantage any gymnast, coaches should try to limit vault changes to a maximum of 2 per team). FIG approved: only springboards provided by the GA competition organiser to be used; no other boards may be used without approval of the National Technical Commission. Only pre-configured soft or hard springboards provided by the competition organiser may be used. Coaches must not change spring configurations. 5.3.14 Event Equipment Refer to Appendix 5. 5.3.15 International Competitors International athletes are welcome to request entry to compete at the Australian Championships. Gymnastics Australia reserves the right not to accept entries from international athletes or federations if the division they seek to compete in is at capacity. International athletes must have approval from the National Gymnastics Federation of their country of citizenship. International athletes are eligible for Individual All Around awards (as non-residential) in all divisions. International athletes are eligible for Individual Apparatus awards (as non-residential) in all divisions. For Senior International, a maximum of 2 international athletes may qualify for individual apparatus finals and awards (as non-residential) if their respective apparatus score places them in the top 8 on that apparatus in the 1 st round of competition. 5.3.16 Trans-Tasman Challenge MAG Australian Championships This document contains the rules set by GA to formalise the Trans-Tasman Challenge to be conducted during the MAG Australian Championships and will allow for any variation of entry numbers from year to year. Level Categories The Trans-Tasman Challenge will be held at each level/division where New Zealand has entered a team and where Australia has appropriate entries to form a team. Team Selection Australian Team to be selected considering the following: o Top All Around (AA) scores from the first round of competition with a maximum of 1 per State/Territory where this provides for the maximum team size of six. Where there are less than 6 States/Territories with gymnasts in the level of competition, a second gymnast is to be drawn per State/Territory according to AA scores achieved until the maximum team size is met. o Team size for each country in each division will consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 gymnasts by mutual agreement with New Zealand Technical Committee / Australian National Technical Commission. o New Zealand Team to consist of the number of New Zealand gymnasts, eligible for each level/division (selected by the New Zealand Technical Committee) subject to acceptance of entries by competition organisers. November 2017 14/27

Competition Format Australian gymnasts will remain with their state/territory teams for the rotations but the members of the Australian and New Zealand teams at each level, to be announced at the start of their competition and to be acknowledged at the presentation of medals and the Trans-Tasman perpetual trophy. Team Awards For each level/division at the MAG Australian Championships where New Zealand have entered a team, the AA scores over both rounds of competition for all counting members of each team will be aggregated. In each level/division contested, the team with the highest aggregated score will be presented with gold medals, and the team with the second highest aggregated score will be presented with silver medals. Team Sizes Team sizes will be based on the principle of matching the number of gymnasts in each division entered by New Zealand. A team in a division may include anywhere from 3 to 6 gymnasts, by applying this matching principle. Where there are less than 3 gymnasts from either country entered in a level/division, no Trans-Tasman Challenge will be held in that level. Perpetual Trophy The total team score in each level of competition is aggregated to calculate a country total. The country with the highest score shall be awarded the Trans-Tasman trophy. All Around and Apparatus There will be no individual awards presented for AA or Apparatus as part of the Trans-Tasman Challenge. Tie Breaking Rules In the event of a tie in the team competition for a level/division, the following principles will be applied in order to break the tie: o The team with the highest individual AA score (over two rounds), o The team with the highest individual single round All Around score, o The team with the highest individual Apparatus score from the second round of competition. In the event of a tie in the overall competition for Trans-Tasman Perpetual Trophy, the following principles will be applied in order to break the tie: o The country with the highest aggregate team score in a level or division, o The country with the highest individual AA score (over two rounds), o The country with the highest individual single round AA score. 5.4 National Clubs Carnival Draft schedule and entry forms for the National Club Carnival will be available on the Gymnastics Australia website www.gymnastics.org.au > Events. 5.4.1 Competition Format Refer to Appendix 3. The Men s Gymnastics National Clubs Carnival comprises two rounds of competition: Gymnasts in all divisions will be judged on the requirements for their respective level. Gymnasts may compete at or above the level they are currently qualified for this event only (i.e. they will not be restricted to the new level if competing in a higher level at this event). November 2017 15/27

Division E D C B A M Competition Requirements Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 3 compulsory routines. Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 4 or 5 compulsory routines. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 6 or 7 compulsory routines. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. *Level 7 U/13 gymnasts will perform Pommel Horse routine 1 only All gymnasts in this division will be judged on Level 7 or 8 Open optional requirements. *Special bonus applies *Level 8 U14 gymnasts are eligible to compete in division B at level 8 Open requirements Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 9 or 10 optional requirements. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. Open to both male and female gymnasts - Male gymnasts must be 20yrs or older in 2018 - Female gymnasts must be 17yrs or older in 2018 Gymnasts will be judged based on Division B (Level 7 Open) with modified requirements Only 1 round of competition Maximum 4 apparatus to be competed by each gymnast, nominated when team sheets are due Repeated elements will be accepted for Masters 5.4.2 Eligibility Each gymnast must be registered with GA. All gymnasts within a team must be registered with the same club, even if training at a HPC program. All coaches and judges must be registered with GA. 5.4.3 Uniforms Full club attire must be worn by all team members when on the competition floor. 5.4.4 Protest Protests will be allowed at this event, as per Technical Regulations 5.3.11. 5.4.5 Rules Gymnasts do not have to have passed the level they are competing at, but must compete at the requirements of the level or division they have entered. Gymnasts can only compete in one level or division. In each division, all teams are eligible for awards, but only the highest ranked team from a club can earn points to count towards the Overall National Club Champion award. Scores do not carry forward from Round 1 to Round 2. Final team lists must be confirmed in writing 24 hours prior to the event. Changes will only be accepted in the case of an injury or withdrawal due to sickness (medical certificate supplied). Clubs can replace withdrawn athletes up until the commencement of the division. The Competition Director must be notified of any changes. For divisions A and B, if 6 or more teams are entered, the second round of competition will be for the Team Apparatus awards. If less than 6 teams are entered, the second round of competition gymnasts will compete for Individual Apparatus awards rather than Team Apparatus awards. This decision will be based on the number of entries received after the definitive entry date has passed. November 2017 16/27

5.4.6 Tie Breaking Rule Tie breaking rules will not be applied for Team and Individual awards. 5.4.7 Awards Refer to Appendix 4. Previous Champion Club Results Year Winner 2015 Gold Coast (QLD) 2016 Manly Warringah (NSW) 2017 Manly Warringah (NSW) 5.4.8 Provision of Judges Each club is required to nominate at least one judge (at an appropriate accreditation level for every session where a team has been nominated) for the competition with their team nominations for this event. If a club does not supply a judge or arrange a proxy judge, a fine will be incurred. If a club nominates a judge and that nominated judge fails to attend the competition (and no suitable replacement can be found) then the club will be fined. Exemption from the proxy judging fee may be possible in extenuating circumstances. Written requests for exemption must be included with competition nominations. Final decision on exemptions will be made by the National Judging Coordinator. 5.4.9 Competition Rules for Pommel Horse Division E will compete on mushroom Division D will compete on buck Division C (Level 7 U13) will compete routine 1 on both days 5.4.10 Event Equipment Refer to Appendix 6. 5.4.11 Apparatus Heights and Settings Apparatus heights: National Clubs Carnival nearest height will be accepted. Minimum apparatus heights are listed, higher heights are allowed up to a maximum FIG. Level Pommel Rings Vault P Bars H Bar Division E N/A 260 cm N/A N/A 260 cm Division D N/A 260 cm N/A 160 cm 260 cm Division C 105 cm 260 cm 110 cm 180 cm 260 cm Division B 105 cm 260 cm 125 cm 180 cm 260 cm Division A 105 cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm Masters 105 cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm Mats 10 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm NB. Pommels, Rings and High Bar heights listed are from the top of the mats. Parallel Bars height is measured from the top of the mats to the top of the rails. Exceptional Circumstances For exceptionally tall gymnasts, a coach may request the height of equipment to be modified, by writing to the National Technical Director at least one (1) month prior to a National event. Gymnasts and Coaches must take care to ensure that they prepare on equipment that is set at the correct heights (i.e. as above) so as to avoid potential problems at competitions. November 2017 17/27

Rings and Horizontal Bar Parallel Bars Where a gymnast is tall, he may request that blocks be used to raise the height of the Rings and/or Horizontal Bar as per the FIG Code of Points. Must not be raised higher than the FIG specified Height unless exceptional circumstances apply. For competitions including Divisions E, D and C extended goosenecks should be used if available. If they are not available then a gymnast who is supported by a coach in the performance of an inverted upper arm skill will not be penalised. For all National Championship events; extended goosenecks must be attached to a set of rails so that time is not lost in podium training during changeover. Division E, D, C and M gymnasts may use additional mats (up to 20cm high) to assist his mount to pommel horse. Pommel horse legs should be padded. Division C will compete Routine 1 on day 1 and 2 of competition. Pommel Horse Mushroom Top diameter - 60 cm and Height - 70 cm. Buck Height 70 cm, Length 65 cm and normal horse width. Vault table heights as specified, are minimum heights. Vault Beatboards / Springboards Any variation upwards for the team will be accepted (without disadvantaging any gymnast, coaches should try to limit vault changes to a max. of 2 per team). FIG approved: only springboards provided by the GA competition organiser to be used; no other boards may be used without approval of the National Technical Commission. Only pre-configured soft or hard springboards provided by the competition organiser may be used. Coaches must not change spring configurations. ARTICLE 6 AWARD GUIDELINES 6.1 Awards The following Awards may be awarded each year: The period of evaluation for the award is 12 months from 1 January to 31 December. Title Award Type Selection Senior Gymnast of the Year ATHLETE Results from Australian Championship International Results from National Clubs Carnival Junior Gymnast of the Year ATHLETE International Results from International competition Results from Australian Championship National Levels Gymnast of the Year ATHLETE Results from National Clubs Carnival International Coach of the Year COACH Refer to 6.3.1 Levels Development Coach of the Year COACH Refer to 6.3.2 Levels National Levels Coach of the Year COACH Refer to 6.3.3 Official Judges Hall of Fame JUDGE Refer to 6.3.4 November 2017 18/27

Retirement Recognition 5th Australian Championships 10th Australian Championships Gymnast ATHLETE Senior International Athletes who have officially retired, and have lodged their retirement letter with the Gymnastics Australia High Performance Administration team at least one month prior to the Australian Championships, and who represented Australia at a Commonwealth Games, World Championship and/or Olympic Games Gymnast ATHLETE The current year's Australian Championships can be included in the 5 and 10 year awards. If the eligible athlete requires the current Nationals to meet a 5 or 10 requirement please mark them *pending selection" Attendance at Australian Championships is not required to be in consecutive years (i.e. 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 is acceptable). Gymnast ATHLETE Attendance can be in either or both the Australian Levels Program or International streams of competition at the National Australian Championship Nominees should be verified by States using membership database records. Athletes should be current, or retired in the previous year of competition Nominees for these awards can be held off until definitive entries for State team are known 6.2 Process GA will request nominations from Member Associations Member Associations to put forward one nomination only per award category; the only exception is the five and ten year participation The Commission will have the ability to nominate a person for an award if a Member Association fails to nominate a suitably qualified person Nominations should include the completed nomination form plus supporting information Information supplied may be utilised by Gymnastics Australia for promotional purposes The Commission will be the Selection Committee and reserve the right to non-award if nominations don t meet criteria The selection committee s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into All nominations must be endorsed by the relevant Member Association; nominations from the Commission must be advised to the State/Territory Executive Director Gymnastics Australia must receive nominations by the closing date Presentations occur at the Australian Championships 6.3 Coach and Judge Award Criteria 6.3.1 International Levels Coach or Coaching Team Award The International Coach (or coaching team) Award is awarded to the coach who achieves the highest number of benchmark results from level 9 U15, U17, level 10 and Senior International at the 2018 Australian Championships and other sanctioned selection trials. November 2017 19/27

International competition results do not attract points for the purpose of this award however the Commission at their discretion may allocate a maximum of 10 points for outstanding international performances. Benchmark Results Level 9 U15 Level 9 U17 Senior International Individual All Around 75.00pts 80.00pts 86.00pts Floor 13.50pts 14.00pts 15.50pts Pommel 13.00pts 13.50pts 15.50pts Rings 13.00pts 13.50pts 15.50pts Vault 1 vault 14.00pts 14.50pts 15.00pts 2 vault ave N/A 14.00pts Parallel Bars 13.00pts 13.50pts 15.50pts Horizontal Bar 13.00pts 13.50pts 15.50pts NB. The commission will review the benchmark scores throughout 2018 in line with the practical application of the 2017-2020 FIG Code of Points. 6.3.2 Development Levels Coach Award The Development Coach Award is awarded to the coach who achieves the highest number of benchmark results from level 7 U13, 8 U14 and 9 U15 at the 2018 Australian Championships. Benchmark Results Level 7 U13 Level 8 U14 Level 9 U15 Individual All Around 120.00pts 120.00pts 75.00pts Floor N/A N/A 13.50pts Pommel N/A N/A 13.00pts Rings N/A N/A 13.00pts Vault 1 vault N/A N/A 14.00pts 2 vault ave N/A N/A N/A Parallel Bars N/A N/A 13.00pts Horizontal Bar N/A N/A 13.00pts 6.3.3 National Levels Coach of the Year The 2018 Open Levels Coach of the year will be based on the submission from member associations of nominated individuals. States/Territories will be requested to nominate 1 individual and must provide supporting evidence of their achievements and contribution to their state/territory. The National Technical Commission will review and rank each nomination to determine the recipient for this award. 6.3.4 Judges Hall of Fame The Judges Hall of Fame was established to recognise those who have contributed to the development and professionalism of men s judging over an extended period of time. The selection criteria are as follows: Must be or have been an Australian National / Advanced Silver or FIG / High Performance judge Been active as a judge for at least 15 years at that level Contributed to elite development of judges Participated significantly in judges education nationally or course development Held technical administrative positions at state or national level for at least 5 years Contributed significantly towards the professional image of judging nationally November 2017 20/27

Nominations may be made to the National Judging Coordinator at any time. The evaluation committee will be the Judges Executive, who will make a recommendation to the National Technical Commission. The announcement of the successful nominations will be made annually at a suitably auspicious occasion. 6.3.5 Athlete Recognition Award Five Years competing at Australian Championships Ten Years competing at Australian Championships See selection guidelines in table 6.1 6.3.6 Point System for Calculating Awards Gymnasts Participation o 10 points Australian Championships o 10 points National Clubs Carnival o 5 points National Tour (Open Levels) Individual place rankings at Australian Championships Place 1 st 2 nd 3 rd All Around 10 points 8 points 6 points Apparatus 5 points 4 points 3 points Individual place rankings at National Clubs Carnival Place 1 st 2 nd 3 rd All Around 5 points 4 points 3 points Apparatus 3 points 2 points 1 point Individual place rankings at International competitions (points allocated in table multiplied by points given to category of competition) AA Final Qualification 5 points Apparatus Final Qualification 5 points All Around 1 st 10 points 2 nd 8 points 3 rd 6 points Apparatus 1 st 5 points 2 nd 4 points 3 rd 3 points November 2017 21/27

Appendix 1 The following table is a summary of the MAG Technical Regulations that apply to the 2018 Australian Championships (section 5.3 Australian Championships) and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.3.4 Qualification Scores for Australian Championships 5.3.5 Team Sizes 5.3.6 Competing Reserve Gymnasts - Note: Reserve gymnasts (where accepted) may be grouped separate to the team ALP Division Minimum Qualifying Scores Team Event Reserves All Around With no score less than Individual Apparatus Team s Per State Team Size Counting Scores Max # of nominated reserves 7 U13 46.00 6.50 N/A 1 8 3 0 8 U14 46.00 6.50 N/A 1 8 3 0 7 Open 60.00 8.50 10.50 1 6 3 0 8 Open 62.00 9.00 10.50 1 6 3 0 9 U15 60.00 9.00 10.50 9 U17 63.00 9.50 11.00 1 6* 3 On application 9 Open 60.00 9.50 11.00 1 6 3 On application 10 Open 65.00 10.00 11.50 Snr Int 73.00 10.00 12.50 2 6 3 On application * States can enter maximum 6 gymnasts in each level 9 U15 and level 9 U17. The team can be made up of gymnasts from both divisions. For level 9 (U15, U17 & Open) these divisions will combine to the same session if the total number of definitive entries is less than 49 (combined division total). Level 9 U15 & U17 will compete in the same session due to the team event rules. November 2017 22/27

Appendix 2 The following table is a summary of the MAG Technical Regulations that apply to the 2018 Australian Championships (section 5.3 Australian Championships) and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.3.7 Awards 5.3.8 Tie Breaking Rules ALP Division Team Event Individual AA Competition Apparatus Finals Team Placing Individual All Around Placing Apparatus Placing Based on Based on Based on 1 st 3 rd 1 st 3 rd 1 st 3 rd 7 U13 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Medal Medal Medal 8 U14 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Medal Medal Medal 7 Open Round 1 Round 1+2 Round 2 Medal Medal Medal 8 Open Round 1 Round 1+2 Round 2 Medal Medal Medal 9 U15 Round 1+2 Round 2 Medal Medal 9 U17 Round 1 Round 1+2 Round 2 Medal Medal Medal 9 Open Round 1 Round 1+2 Round 2 Medal Medal Medal 10 Open Round 1 Round 2 Medal Medal Snr Int Round 1 Round 1 Round 2 Medal Medal Medal Tie Breaking Rules Ref: 5.3.8 Tie breaking rules will not be applied at the Australian Championships. November 2017 23/27

Appendix 3 The following table is a summary of the MAG Technical Regulations that apply to the 2018 National Clubs Carnival (section 5.4 National Clubs Carnival) and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.4.1 Competition Format ALP Division MAG National Clubs Division Team Size Team Event Counting Scores 3 Age/Open E 6 3 Individual & Reserve Gymnasts 4 Age/Open 5 Age/Open 6 Age/Open 7 U13 7 Open 8 Open 8 U14 9 U15 9 U17 9 Open 10 Open D 6 3 C 6 3 B 6 3 A 6 3 Individuals will be permitted to compete in both rounds of competition, however will not be eligible for Team awards or points Masters M 6 3 NB. A full team of 6 gymnasts is not required before a 2 nd or subsequent team can be entered. November 2017 24/27