North West Women’s
Technical Committee
Competition Handbook
2016
Revision 0
5th Feb 2016
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Welcome to the 2016 Competition Handbook for the North West. The handbook details all of the rules
for all competitions held in the North West for the coming year. The rules are based on the FIG Code of
Points with the NW modifications for Out of Age Gymnasts. The rules for the Compulsories and
Voluntaries can be found on the British Gymnastics website and are changed from time to time. The rules
for the NDP Grades are also available on the BG website.
This handbook refers to the WTC handbook, which details all of the nationally run competitions in the UK.
Copies are available on the BG website.
The 2016 NW WTC Committee is as follows:
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Competition Secretary/Organiser
Performance Development
Judging Organiser/Convenor
Affiliated Organisations Rep
Cheshire &Merseyside County Rep
Greater Manchester County Rep
Lancashire County Rep
Committee Member
Mike Healy
June Deeley
Paul Reay
Vacant
Sophie Whelan
Christine McLaughlin
Amanda Coombs
Karen Whelan
Vacant
Zoe Gardner
Barbara Duggan
Useful Websites
British Gymnastics
http://www.british-gymnastics.org/
North West Gymnastics
http://www.nwga.co.uk/
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Calendar 2016
Date
Competition
Venue
9th/10th/17th Jan
Club Judging Course (Exam on 24th Jan)
Arden Primary
School
5th/6th Mar
C&M Grades
Liverpool
5th/6th Mar
Lancashire Grades
???
13th Mar
British Senior Team Championship
18th- 20th Mar
English Championships
2nd/3rd Apr
GM Grades
7th- 10th Apr
The British Championships Junior & Senior &
Apparatus
16th Apr
NW Grades - National Grades, Compulsory 5 to 1
23rdApr
NW Grades Finals for County Teams
7th/8th May
???
National Compulsory
Level 4 & 3
C & M Floor and Vault
Lancashire Floor and Vault
14th/15th May
NW Floor and Vault Championships
7th/8th May
21st/22nd May
11th/12th Jun
NW Open
10th/11th Sep
NW Team Challenge
10th/11th Sep
Bill Mcloughlin National Apparatus
Team Championships
10th/11th Sep
Compulsory Level 2 & 1 Qualifiers
17th/18th Sep
24th/25th Sep
15th Oct
16th Oct
Fenton Manor, Stoke
Liverpool
???
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
National Development Plan
4, 3, 2 & 1
National Compulsory
Level 2 & 1
18th/19th Jun
Fenton Manor, Stoke
Pipers Vale, Ipswich
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
Lilleshall National
Sports Centre
Lilleshall National
Sports Centre
The Challenge Cup
Espoir Junior & Senior
North West Individual & Apparatus Championships
Regional Levels 6-2
GM Floor and Vault Championships
(May extend to the morning of 16th October
depending on the number of entries)
NW Age Groups (inc. Voluntary level 5) and FIG
12th/13th Nov
???
National Voluntary Age Group Championships
Level 4, 3 & 2.
C & M 4 Piece Championships
Lancashire Red Rose Competition
19th/20th Nov
Bill Slater British JuniorTeam Championships
19th/20th Nov
GM 4 Piece
2nd - 4th Dec
The British Championships Espoir and Apparatus
11th Dec
Inter-County teams
4th- 6th Nov
Emirates Arena,
Glasgow
Loughborough
University
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
Echo Arena,
Liverpool
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
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Guildford
Closing
Dates
Late Entry
Date
12th Dec
5th Feb
12th Feb
???
???
See National
Handbook
4th Mar
11th Mar
See National
Handbook
11th Mar
18th Mar
8th Apr
See National
Handbook
8th Apr
15th Apr
???
???
15th Apr
22nd Apr
See National
Handbook
See National
Handbook
20th May
27th May
12th Aug
19th Aug
See National
Handbook
See National
Handbook
See National
Handbook
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
19th Aug
26th Aug
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
14th Sep
21st Sep
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
14th Sep
21st Sep
Guildford
Liverpool
???
GL1, Gloucester
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
Basildon Sporting
Village
Robin Park Sports
Centre, Wigan
See National
Handbook
8th Oct
15th Oct
???
???
See National
Handbook
14th Oct
21rd Oct
See National
Handbook
2nd Dec
NORTH WEST WTC COMPETITION FEES
From 1st January 2016, NW competitions will be charged as follows:
Competition Entry Fees:
All 4 and 5 piece competitions
All Floor and Vault competitions
£20 per gymnast
£15 per gymnast
Regional Level 6, 5 and 4 (Teams of 5)
Regional Level 3 (Teams of 2)
£70 per team
£35 per team
NW Regional Club Grades finals (Teams of 4)
Inter County Teams (4 piece)
n/a
n/a
Clarification: Competition/trial entry fees are non-returnable after the closing date.
Late entry fees are double the normal entry fee
Judging Fee:
There is no judging fee for 2016 competitions.
The entry to 2016 competitions will be dependent on each club putting forward the correct number of
judges in accordance with the number of gymnasts entered. It is the responsibility of the club to provide
these judges. If the club is unable to provide sufficient judges or officials, then gymnasts entered will need
to be reduced accordingly. Please refer to page 14.
Spectator Entrance to Competitions:
County and Regional Competitions
Adults £5.00
Concessions £2.00
Programmes £1.00
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COACHING RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
For all 4 and 5 piece competitions coaches must hold the following coaching qualifications to
accompany gymnasts onto the competition floor:
Women’s Artistic
Level 2 coach (Coach)
Level 3 coach (Club Coach)
Level 4 coach (Senior Club Coach)
HPC
IPC
Additional modules signed off by mentors – written evidence of must be brought to all
competitions.
Men’s Artistic
(not permitted to coach beam)
Level 2 coach (Coach)
Level 3 coach (Club Coach)
Level 4 coach (Senior Club coach)
HPC
IPC
For all the Floor and Vault competition coaches must hold the following coaching qualifications
to accompany gymnasts onto the competition floor:
Women’s Artistic
Level 1 coach (only under the supervision of a level 2 or higher coach).
Level 2 coach (Coach)
Level 3 coach (Club Coach)
Level 4 coach (Senior Club coach)
HPC
IPC
Additional modules signed off by mentors – written evidence of must be brought to all
competitions.
Men’s Artistic
Level 1 coach (only under the supervision of a level 2 or higher coach).
Level 2 coach (Coach)
Level 3 coach (Club Coach)
Level 4 coach (Senior Club coach)
HPC
IPC
General Gymnastics
Level 2 coach (Coach) Regional Level 6 competition only
Level 3 coach (Club Coach)
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Pastoral Care:
Clubs may request additional coaches (including level 1 coaches) to accompany groups of gymnasts at
competitions for pastoral care. Requests must be submitted in writing to the competition organiser at
least 3 weeks before the event giving clear reasons for the request. This may not exceed the permitted
number of coaches in attendance. There will be a limit at each competition on the number of pastoral
coaches permitted.
Only coaches who hold the appropriate qualifications will be permitted to take an active coaching role at
NW competitions.
Pastoral coaches at Level 1 or with General Gymnastics qualifications may provide pastoral care and assist
with moving springboards.
All coaches attending WTC events must be aware of the following:
Coaches have a responsibility in relation to the safety of their gymnasts in the competition environment.
This specifically includes ensuring the gymnasts are adequately prepared (physically and psychologically)
for performing their routines in a competition situation.
All coaches in attendance at a NW WTC event must hold appropriate qualifications for the skills being
competed by their gymnast and bring evidence of this to the event. It is the responsibility of the club and
the coach to ensure appropriate training and qualification has been successfully completed by the
nominated coach. The minimum qualification required for a WTC event is Level 2.
Coaches who intend their gymnasts to compete elements above their level of qualification must submit
written notification of the skills being performed together with evidence of the appropriate module signed
off by their mentor. Full contact details of the mentor who has signed the module off must also be
provided.
This evidence must be sent together with the entry form to the competition organiser (by email) by the
entry deadline for the competition.
The criteria for coaches at a regional qualifier are the same as stated on the entry form for the National
final.
A Men’s Artistic Coach may take gymnasts on Vault, Bars and Floor as long as their training and
qualifications cover the skills being performed.
Coaches taking gymnasts round at NW competitions must hold a full or joint BG membership for the
current year (or a life membership).
Coaching Attire:
Coaches must wear a tracksuit or tracksuit bottoms and T-shirt / polo shirt with suitable footwear.
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Boots, ‘hi-top’ baseball boots or sandals are not permitted.
Sleeveless tops / vest tops / strappy tops are not permitted
Shorts or leggings are not permitted.
Coaches attending National Finals must wear the prescribed NW kit (tracksuit bottoms, polo shirt and
jackets provided)
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Coaches at Apparatus:
Only one coach per gymnast is permitted for individual competitions. For team competitions, 2 coaches
per team are permitted.
It is strongly recommended that the coach should remain near the apparatus on vault, (at the end of the)
beam for dismounts and between the bars for younger Regional Level 5 and 6 gymnasts.
Coaches may not stand on the landing area (mat) of the vault. Any breach of this rule will incur a 0.5
penalty (see FIG CoP). The coach’s presence on the matting during the beam exercise, other than the
dismount, will incur a 0.5 penalty (see FIG CoP). The onus is on the coach to be present only at the
dismount and not during the whole routine.
General Competition Etiquette:
Coaches must not approach any panel judges or adult helpers for scores or other information at any point
in the competition.
Coaches must not approach the master scorer for details of their gymnasts’ or any other gymnasts’ scores
at any point during the day. Coaches must not stand behind the master scorer’s desk at any point during
the competition. Scores will be issued to clubs and judges at the end of each presentation. Scores handed
out at the competition are provisional scores only and are (very occasionally) subject to alteration
following appropriate checks. This will only happen where genuine errors are known to have been made
and have been substantiated.
Results will be published on the North West website. They may not be published elsewhere until such
time as they are published on the NW website. Scores will not be given in electronic form to anyone on
the day of the competition.
Technical Briefing Meeting:
Before the start of the competition or rounds of a competition (as notified by the Competition Organiser)
a Technical Briefing may take place. Attendance is compulsory by all coaches on the floor. The time will
be printed in the programme or an announcement made at the start of each event.
Jewellery (coaches):
All jewellery must be removed whilst supporting/lifting gymnasts at any NW competition.
Mobile Phones/ Cameras / iPads /Video Equipment:
Coaches/Judges/Officials/Adult Helpers/Gymnasts may not use mobile phones or photographic
equipment at any time during the competition.
Drinks:
Coaches must not bring hot drinks onto the competition floor.
Gum:
Chewing gum is not permitted.
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Inquiry
If there is a query on a score, coaches may make a verbal inquiry to the competition organiser/judge in
charge (at end of rotation) who will query the score with the appropriate judges.
Beyond this, judges will not review or discuss that score, or reasons for their decisions unless correct
procedure is followed i.e. a formal written inquiry is made via the competition organiser. Inquiries may
be made against the difficulty score (D score) for the coach’s own gymnast. Comparative scores of other
gymnasts may not be considered. Video footage cannot be considered and will not be used in the
settlement of inquiries.
The score will be reviewed by the apparatus panel who may seek advice from other senior judges if
needed. Coaches, parent helpers or any other interested party will not be permitted to be present while
the review takes place and must move completely away from the judges at this time. Written notification
of the result of the review will be provided by the apparatus panel via the head judge.
Inquiry Fees:
£10.00 (per inquiry)
NB. Once a verbal inquiry has been made, a written inquiry CANNOT follow up and will not be
accepted.
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General Competition Information
The NW WTC Competition Year
This will be 1st January to 31st December. Gymnasts’ ages will be the age reached in the year of the
competition. Therefore, a gymnast aged 9 on 31st December will compete in the Age 9 category.
Trophies
Trophies awarded to overall champions in general are for the gymnast to keep. In addition, there are a
number of trophies that are returnable and the gymnast’s club assumes total responsibility for any
returnable individual NW WTC trophy once presented, and for its safe return to the competition organiser
before next year’s championships. This also applies to the club winners of the teams and to the County
winners of the Grades Team Championships. They must be cleaned and polished and ready to present to
this year’s winners. The club is also responsible for the engraving of the trophy and if gymnasts leave the
club all returnable trophies must be recovered by the club and returned to the NW in time for the
competition.
The following trophies are classed as returnable:
Team Competitions
NW Regional Grades Teams (shields)
NW Teams (Small shields)
Inter-County Teams (Cups)
Individual Competitions
NW Regional Grades Individuals (cups)
NW National Grades Individuals (Cups)
NW Compulsory Grades(Cups)
NW Voluntary Age Groups (Pewter Cups)
NW Combined Compulsories/Voluntaries (Large Shields)
The overall champions will receive, in addition to the returnable trophy, a second trophy to keep.
Adult Helpers
All Clubs entering NW WTC competitions must provide an adult helper if requested in the competition
information sent to clubs. The adult helper would be expected to run the door, play the floor music or
assist with scoring (either on the judge’s tables or on the control table). The adult helper must be over 16.
Photography
Official photographers will be present at North West Region WTC events & images may be published by
North-West Region WTC. By entering for NW events, there is an acceptance that the participants may be
photographed. It is the responsibility of the club to ensure that all parents or guardians are aware of this
policy before returning the entry forms
No person other than the NW official photographer will be permitted onto the competition floor during
presentations and must remain behind the barriers to take photographs. Images will be published in line
with the guidance contained in the BG Health, Safety and Welfare Policy. Flash photography is not
permitted at any time during the competition warm-up or event.
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Filming Gymnasts from other Clubs
Current BG policy does not prohibit the filming of gymnasts by coaches and parents/gymnasts from other
clubs unless the film is to be published. The WTC have had a number of instances where filming occurred
in 2015. This is the first time we have had this unusual occurrence at our competitions and it is an
uncomfortable feeling for the parents and not in the spirit of the way we co-operate in our region. We
would advise that best practice is always to ask permission first and if not given then the filming should
not take place.
Safeguarding Gymnasts:
Gymnasts are not permitted to leave the competition floor during the competition for any reason except
to go to the toilet, without the permission of the judges at their apparatus. Gymnasts are not permitted
to go into the audience at any point during active competition.
Competition Entry:
The Closing Date for all NW WTC events will be midnight on the advertised day.
Late entries will be permitted up to the Late Entry date, which is generally 1 week after the Closing Date.
The dates for 2016 are stated on the Competition Calendar. Entries after that date will be refused.
Gymnasts must be registered with both the North West and British Gymnastics by 12 noon on the Friday
before the event. Gymnasts who are not members of both the NW and BG will NOT be permitted to
compete.
Coaches will be required to register at the event. Coaches who do not hold a current safeguarding and
CRB/DBS will not be allowed on the competition floor. These will be checked through BG membership by
the NW WTC. It is not the responsibility of the Competition Organiser to allow coaches without the correct
documentation on the competition floor. The responsibility lies entirely with the Clubs.
Competition Move up rules
Gymnasts who finish in the top three overall in the NW must move up a level (or more) at all NW Regional
and County competitions in the next calendar year of competition subject to the following where there
are less than 10 gymnasts in the competition.
Number of Gymnasts in
the Competition
Up to 2
3 to 5 gymnasts
6 to 9 gymnasts
10 and more gymnasts
Placings that need to
move up
No moving up required
First Overall
Top two Overall
Top three Overall
The WTC reserves the right to adapt this rule dependent on competition numbers. It is also possible that
the WTC may override the rule based on gymnast’s scores.
The WTC will maintain a list of the gymnasts that need to Move up
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Competition Move up rules to be introduced in 2017
The principle of the number of gymnasts moving up in proportion to the number of gymnasts in the
competition will be extended in 2017 based on 2016 results as follows:
Number of Gymnasts in
the Competition
Up to 2
3 to 5 gymnasts
6 to 9 gymnasts
10 to 13 gymnasts
14 to 17 gymnasts
18 to 21 gymnasts
22 and more gymnasts
Placings that need to
move up
No moving up required
First Overall
Top two Overall
Top three Overall
Top four Overall
Top five Overall
Top six Overall
Gymnasts dropping back levels:
Gymnasts are not permitted to drop back a level once they have competed at a higher level. However, it
is recognised that in a very small number of cases there may be valid reasons for requesting that a gymnast
moves back a level. Where such circumstances exist then a case must be submitted to the Chair of the
WTC for consideration at a WTC meeting. It will be accompanied by scores from all competitions (including
friendly competitions) and a detailed statement from the coach giving specific reasons for the request.
This includes County as well as Regional Competitions.
Examples that will be successful with the WTC
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Less than 5 in the competition
Coming back from long term injury
Examples that will not be successful with the WTC
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Gymnast has not got all the CRs for the new level
Gymnast has developed fear of going backwards
Gymnasts dropping back from 4 Piece to Floor and Vault
Gymnasts who have competed in 4 piece competitions are permitted to compete in Floor and Vault
competitions subject to meeting the eligibility criteria on page 27. Gymnasts not meeting the eligibility
criteria may choose to compete in 4 piece competitions, but only on 2 or 3 pieces. There will be no
reduction in entry fee. Gymnasts will be eligible for medals on those individual pieces only.
If a gymnast is selected for the NW Team Challenge and does not compete on all 4 pieces they can
continue to enter Floor and Vault competitions.
North West Open
Gymnasts who are subject to the moving up rule must move up for the NW Open.
Gymnasts selected for County/Regional teams:
Gymnasts selected for County/Regional teams must be available for the finals. If it is known on the day of
the selection competition that the gymnast is not available for the final, they must inform the Team
Manager on the day of the competition. Should a gymnast withdraw for any reason other than injury after
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committing to competing for the County/Regional Team, their club will be subject to a participation fee
of £20 (per gymnast). This applies to team members and reserves. This participation fee will be refunded
on provision of a medical note (as BG).
Apparatus:
The equipment at WTC competitions will be to current FIG specifications: Only apparatus supplied at the
request of the NW WTC may be used at County and Regional events.
The WTC will provide short paralettes for the NDP Grades competitions.
Team Managers
At all team finals a team manager will be appointed. This is usually a coach selected by the region (or the
county) however a coaching qualification is not essential for this role. The main duties of the team
manager are listed below:
1. Complete the entry form for teams and submit the entry on time, ensuring appropriate entry fees
are paid
2. Co-ordinate and lead team training events (or work alongside an appointed team coach to oversee
the training events)
3. Collect training fees from gymnasts at each training event
4. Keep a register of gymnasts at team training
5. Complete and submit the working order for the finals (as follows):
Gymnasts to compete in reverse order, on each apparatus, as placed in the qualifiers
Working order for NW teams:
4th placed gymnast competes 1st,
3rd placed competes 2nd,
2ndplaced competes 3rd
1st placed competes last
6. Distribute information about the finals to all gymnasts and coaches
7. Distribute information about team training events to all coaches and gymnasts
8. Create CD sleeves for all team members ahead of the competition
9. Ensure gymnasts and coaches all receive the team clothing (preferably ahead of the finals)
10. Collect floor music from gymnasts and register gymnasts at the finals
11. Ensure that there is a nominated person on each competition day to collect all kit from gymnasts
and coaches who will return it to the official kit organiser. This may be the Team Manager, a coach
or one of the parents. If the kit is not returned on the day of the competition to the nominated
person, it is the responsibility of the coach/parent to return that kit within one week of the
competition to the official kit organiser.
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Judging
All judges must wear the official FIG judging uniform at all levels of competition:
Female judges:
Navy blue suit (with skirt or trousers), white shirt/blouse, suitable shoes. If unavailable, please wear a
navy cardigan and trousers/skirt. No jeans, strappy or inappropriate tops.
Male judges:
Dark blazer/jacket, grey trousers, white shirt with tie.
Responsibilities:
Club secretaries/coaches must ensure that the nominated judges are available for the duration of the
competition day and that all relevant competition information is given to them prior to the competition.
Substitutions must not be made without prior consultation and agreement with the Judging Convenor.
Arrive in plenty of time for the advertised judges’ meeting.
Ensure you possess and have studied the current rules for the competitions you will be judging and have
suitable recording materials.
During the competition phase, do not have contact with coaches or gymnasts or members of the audience,
or talk inappropriately to your panel’s judges as this can be misinterpreted by spectators and other
coaches.
Do not leave the competition area without informing your D Judge as this could delay the competition.
Always behave in a professional manner and judge impartially without bias.
Judging Requirements for 2016
The entry to 2016 competitions will be dependent on each club putting forward the correct number of
judges in accordance with the number of gymnasts entered. It is the responsibility of the club to provide
these judges. If the club is unable to provide sufficient judges or officials, then gymnasts entered will need
to be reduced accordingly.
4 or 5 piece competitions – judges required - per competition day
1-2 entered gymnasts
no judge required
3-10 entered gymnasts
1 judge
11-20 entered gymnasts
2 judges
21+ entered gymnasts
3 judges
Floor & Vault competitions – judges required - per competition day
1-2 entered gymnasts
no judge required
3-20 entered gymnasts
1 judge
21+ entered gymnasts
2 judges
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Competitions Overview:
COUNTY GRADES
NDP Regional Grades
4,3,2,1
NDP Club Grades 6 & 5
(in-age and out-of-age
competitions)
FORMAT
Individual
Championships
Team selection for
Regional finals based
on 5 piece score.
(Grades 6 & 5 are inage only)
MEDALS
MUSIC
MINIMUM JUDGES
REQUIRED ALL
COMPETITIONS
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED:
ENTRY
FEES
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Overall medals to
top 3 based on all 5
pieces
Trophy to winner
Max length – as
CoP
See Page 14
No ‘Disney’,
‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque
Du Soleil’ allowed.
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NW GRADES
Compulsory 5
FORMAT
Individual
Championships
MEDALS
MUSIC
MINIMUM JUDGES
REQUIRED ALL
COMPETITIONS
Overall medals to
top 3
NW Membership and
BG Bronze
membership
Trophy to winner
Compulsory Levels 4 & 3
NDP National Grades
4,3,2,1
Team selection for
National finals – top
4 plus 5th place
(reserve)
Team selection for
National finals – top
4 plus 5th place
(reserve)
County team finals for
NDP Regional Grades and
Club Grades
Teams selected at
the County Grades
NDP Club Grades 6 and 5 Champions based on
is for in age gymnasts only
5 piece score
Overall medals to
top 4
Trophy to winner
Overall medals to
top 4
Trophy to winner
Overall team
medals in each age
category
Shields to winning
teams
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED:
ENTRY
FEES
See Page 5
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Max length – as
CoP
No ‘Disney’,
‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque
Du Soleil’ allowed.
See Page 14
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
NDP Regional Grades is
open age
Compulsory Levels 2
Compulsory Level 1
Control Competition
before National
Competition
Overall medals to
top 3
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NORTH WEST
FLOOR AND VAULT
FORMAT
(and County Floor and
Vault competitions)
Pre-novice
Novice
Intermediate
Apparatus and
Overall Individual
Championships
NORTH WEST TEAM
SELECTION for Bill
McLoughlin National
Apparatus Team
Championships
Full FIG
MEDALS
MUSIC
Apparatus medals
to top 3 on each
piece and overall
medals to top 3 in
each age category.
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Trophy to overall
NW (or County)
Champions.
No ‘Disney’,
‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque
Du Soleil’ allowed
FORMAT
Selection for
Bill McLoughlin
Team
Championships
Max length – as
CoP
JUDGES REQUIRED
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED
See Page 14
NW Membership and
BG Bronze
membership
MEDALS
MUSIC
None.
Trial.
Gymnast’s own music on CD only.
Max length – as CoP
No ‘Disney’, ‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque Du Soleil’
allowed
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JUDGES
REQUIRED
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED
Judges will be
provided by
the NW
NW Membership
and
BG Silver
membership
ENTRY
FEES
See Page 5
ENTRY
FEES
No fee
NW TEAM
CHALLENGE
FORMAT
MEDALS
MUSIC
JUDGES REQUIRED
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED
ENTRY
FEES
See Page 14
NW Membership and
BG Bronze
membership
See Page 5
Regional Level 6
5 in a team,
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
(Based on Senior Rules)
Regional Level 3
4 to compete on each
piece,
3 scores to count
towards the team total
2 in a team
Gymnasts compete 2
pieces each. All 4
pieces must be
competed.
Rules
Gymnasts must compete (as a minimum) at the
Level they compete in County/Regional Individual
competitions
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Overall Team
medals for top 3
teams. Trophy for
winning team
Max length – as
CoP
No ‘Disney’,
‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque
Du Soleil’ allowed.
Gymnasts finishing in the top team(s) in this
competition according to the Move-up rule - are
not required to move up a level next year unless
subject to this rule from an individual competition
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NW Open
NW Voluntary 5
(Age 8 only)
Voluntary Age Group
Level 4
Voluntary Age Group
Level 3
Voluntary Age Group
Level 2
FIG
(Espoir, Junior & Senior)
Regional Level 5
(Age 9 & Age 10)
Regional Level 4
(Junior & Senior)
Regional Level 3
(Junior & Senior)
Regional Level 2
(Espoir, Junior & Senior)
FORMAT
Apparatus and
Overall Individual
Championships
MEDALS
Apparatus medals
to top 3 on each
piece and overall
medals to top 3 in
each age category.
Trophy to overall
NW Open
Champions.
MUSIC
JUDGES REQUIRED
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Max length – as
CoP
No ‘Disney’,
‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque
Du Soleil’ allowed.
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See Page 14
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED:
ENTRY
FEES
BG Bronze
membership
See Page 5
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
BG Bronze
membership
BG Bronze
membership
BG Bronze
membership
BG Bronze
membership
See Page 5
See Page 5
See Page 5
See Page 5
NW VOLUNTARY
AGE GROUPS
FORMAT
MEDALS
Voluntary Age Group
Level 4
Team selection for
National finals – top
4 plus 5th place
(reserve)
Voluntary Age Group
Level 3
Team selection for
National finals – top
4 plus 5th place
(reserve)
NW Champion
declared
Combined
Champion declared
Apparatus medals
to top 3 on each
piece and overall
medals to top 3 in
each Level.
Trophy to overall
winners.
Combined
Champion declared
NW Voluntary 5
(Age 8 only)
Voluntary Age Group
Level 2
Individual
Championships
FIG
(Espoir, Junior & Senior)
Individual
Championships
NW Champion
declared
Combined
Champion declared
Apparatus medals
to top 3 on each
piece and overall
medals to top 3 in
each category.
MUSIC
JUDGES REQUIRED
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED:
NW Membership and
BG Bronze
membership
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Max length – as
CoP
No ‘Disney’,
‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque
Du Soleil’ allowed.
Trophy to overall
winners.
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ENTRY
FEES
See Page 5
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
NW Membership and
BG Silver membership
See Page 5
NW Membership and
BG Bronze
membership
See Page 5
See Page 14
NW
INDIVIDUAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
REGIONAL LEVEL
6, 5, 4, 3 & 2
FORMAT
Regional Level 6
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
Apparatus and
Overall Individual
Championships
MEDALS
Apparatus medals
to top 3 on each
piece and overall
medals to top 3 in
each age category.
Trophy to overall
NW Champions.
MUSIC
JUDGES REQUIRED
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED:
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Max length – as
CoP
See Page 5
See Page 5
See Page 14
No ‘Disney’,
‘Andrew Lloyd
Webber’ or ‘Cirque
Du Soleil’ allowed.
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ENTRY
FEES
NW Membership and
BG Bronze
membership
See Page 5
See Page 5
See Page 5
NW INTER COUNTY
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
FORMAT
MEDALS
MUSIC
Team
Championships
only
Overall medals to
top 3 teams on
each piece and
overall medals to
top 3 individuals in
each age category.
Gymnast’s own
music on CD only.
Max length – as CoP
JUDGES REQUIRED
MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED:
ENTRY
FEES
NW Membership
and
BG Bronze
membership
N/A
Regional Level 6
Age 8
Age 9
One team for each age category
Regional Level 5
Age 9
Age 10
One team for each age category
Regional L4 Juniors
One team
Regional L3 Juniors
One team
Regional Level 2 (age 12+)
+ Regional Level 3 Seniors if short
team
(Regional Level 2 Rules)
One team
5 in a team, 4
compete, 3
scores to count
Trophy to overall
NW Champions.
Judges provided by
No ‘Disney’, ‘Andrew
the Counties
Lloyd Webber’ or
‘Cirque Du Soleil’
allowed.
Teams to be selected at their
County Championships – top 5 in
each eligible age group to
compete in the NW finals.
Scores must be submitted.
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Floor and Vault Rules 2016
Coaches and gymnasts should concentrate their efforts towards the accuracy of the technical execution of the skill.
Pre-Novice
Novice
ELIGIBILITY
No Grades
No County, Regional or National Voluntary
competitions above Pre-Novice in 2015.
Up to and including NDP Club Grade 5
No County, Regional or National Voluntary competitions
above Novice in 2015.
MOVING - UP
Must not have finished in the top 3 in County or
Regional F+V Pre-Novice championships in 2015.
(Does not apply to age 6)
Must not have finished in the top 3 in County or
Regional F+V Novice championships in 2015
DIFFICULTY
VALUE
(Max 6 A elements)
(5 elements + dismount)
FIG elements will be recognised
NW elements will be counted towards number of
required moves but not DV.
FIG A=0.1
One element can satisfy more than one CR
(Max 1 B element)
(6 elements + dismount)
FIG elements will be recognised
NW elements will be counted towards number of
required moves but not DV.
FIG A=0.1, FIG B = 0.2
Elements only count once
One element can satisfy more than one CR
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Intermediate
Up to and including NDP Regional Grade 4
No County, Regional or National Voluntary
competitions above Novice in 2015.
(Max 3B elements)
(7 elements + dismount)
FIG elements will be recognised
NW elements will be counted towards
number of required moves but not DV.
FIG A=0.1, FIG B = 0.2
Elements only count once
One element can satisfy more than one CR
Floor and Vault Rules 2016 (Continued)
Pre-Novice
VAULT
Ages
6 Flat back to 0.60m crash mats
7, 8 Flat back to 0.80m crash mats
9
Flat back to 0.90m crash mats
10,11 Flat back to 1.10m crash mats
9, 10, 11, 12 1.10m table
Age 13+
1.20m table
Barred
Elements
CR’s
2.5 max
FLOOR
All levels: Min
2 acro lines for
dismount to
count.
2 vaults, best score to count
All ages: one springboard
Handspring flat back
1.4
All other vaults as per Code of Points
Ages 6, 7, 8 handspring
Any vault higher than 2.4 D score
 Passage of dance with 2 different leaps or
hops (FIG/NW)
 Acro element
 Spin (min 360°)
 NW or FIG Coded (acrobatic) dismount
There are only 4 CRs. Gymnast will be credited
with 0.5 such that max CRs = 2.5
Novice
Ages
8
Flatback to 0.90m crash mats
9
Flatback to 1.00m crash mats
10 Flatback to 1.10m crash mats
8, 9, 10, 11 12 1.10m table
13+
1.20m table
Intermediate
Ages
8, 9, 10, 11
12, 13+
1.10m
1.20m
Two vaults, best score to count
All ages: Table vault
2 vaults, best score to count
One board
Handspring flat back
1.4
All other vaults as per Code of Points
Any vault higher than 3.0 D score
 Passage of dance with 2 different leaps or hops; 1
with 180° split/straddle
 Spin (min 360°)
 Fwd/swd & bwd acro elements
 An acro line (min one element, must be with
flight)
 Coded (acrobatic) dismount FIG = 0.5 NW = 0.3
One board
All vaults as per Code of Points
Any vault higher than 3.8 D Score
 Passage of dance with 2 different leaps or
hops; one with 180° split/straddle
 Spin (min 360)
 Flighted acro elements in different directions
(fwd/swd and bwd)
 An acro series with a salto
 Coded (acrobatic) dismount FIG = 0.5 NW =
0.3
Missing CR 0.5 deduction from D score
Missing CR 0.5 deduction from D score
Acro line will be any acro series or an acro
element performed on its own
Barred elements
All saltos and aerials
Any elements above an FIG A
Barred elements: no DV, no CV, no CR and do
not count for number of elements in routines
A routine with less than 5 elements in total –
deduct 1 mark for each missing element
Acro line will be any acro series or an acro element
with flight performed on its own
Barred elements
Any elements above a B
Acro line will be as Code of Points
Barred elements
Any elements above a B
Barred elements: no DV, no CV, no CR and do not
count for number of elements in routines
A routine with less than 6 elements in total –
deduct 1 mark for each missing element
Barred elements: no DV, no CV, no CR and do
not count for number of elements in routines
A routine with less than 7 elements in total –
deduct 1 mark for each missing element
Missing CR 0.5 deduction from D score
Barred
Elements
Short routines
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NWGA Competition Rules (January 2016) - 4 piece Regional Rules
Voluntary 5
Regional Level 6
(was Pre-Novice)
Regional Level 5
(was Novice)
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
(was Mod FIG)
Eligibility
See table on page 26
See table on page 26
See table on page 26
See table on page 26
See table on page 26
See table on page 26
Ages
8 only
Junior 11 and 12
Senior 13+
Espoir/Level 2 12 & 13
Junior/Senior 14+
Not appliciable
9, 10, 11, 12 and 13+
Age groups will not be
merged or split
Refer to Page 11
Junior 10 and 11
Senior 12+
Moving Up
8,9,10,11 and 12+
Age groups will not be
merged or split
Refer to Page 11
Refer to Page 11
Refer to Page 11
No requirement to move
to FIG in 2017 if the
gymnast is placed in top
3
General
requirements
8 elements
(must include
dismount)
8 elements
(must include dismount)
8 elements
(must include dismount)
8 elements
(must include dismount)
8 elements
(must include dismount)
8 elements
(must include dismount)
Best 8 elements to count
Max 5 acro to count (BB &
FX)
Best 8 elements to count
Max 5 acro to count (BB &
FX)
Best 8 elements to count
Max 5 acro to count (BB &
FX)
Best 8 elements to count
Max 5 acro to count (BB
& FX)
Best 8 elements to count
Max 5 acro to count (BB
& FX)
NWA’s allowed but with
no DV but WILL count
towards CR’s & number of
elements required
NWA’s allowed but with no
DV but WILL count towards
CR’s & number of elements
required
No NWA’s to count
(exception to this is allowed
on Bars. See page 28 for
moves)
No NWA’s to count
No NWA’s to count
No elements above an A
No DV or CR if performed
but penalties will apply
No elements above a B
No DV or CR if performed
but penalties will apply
No elements above a D
No DV or CR if performed
but penalties will apply
No elements above an E
No DV or CR if performed
but penalties will apply
Best 8 elements to
count
Max 5 acro to count
(BB & FX)
All values as per Code
of Points + NWA 0.1
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No elements above a C
No DV or CR if performed
but penalties will apply
NWGA Competition Eligibility based on previous competitions
National
Comps
in 2014/2015
Regional
Comps
in 2014/2015
Grades
(Pass at that level in 2015/2016)
Grade
Voluntary 5
Regional Level 6
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
Club 6
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Challenge Cup
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VAULT
Voluntary 5
In age only (age 8)
ONE board
allowed
for all
Levels
80cm soft matting
(basic 20cm biscuit matting +
60cm crash mats)
Handspring to feet – fall to
front
(see Age Group Level 4 rules)
Regional Level 6
8 – handspring flatback only
~90cm soft matting
9 – handspring flatback only
~110 soft matting
10, 11
12 & over
110 table
120 table
Max D score = 2.6
D Score – 3.5
NB Judging guidance as
Compulsory 5
OR
Yurchenko prep (round off flic
onto feet on block – fall to
back) using red block (60cm)
with level crash matting at
back
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
9, 10
110 table
Max D score = 3.2
Juniors 120 table
Seniors 125 table
125 table
125 table
Vault > 3.2:
VOID VAULT (0.00)
2 vaults - best to count
One vault
One vault
Max D score (Junior) = 3.4
Max D score = 4.2
Max D score = 4.4
Vault > 3.4:
VOID VAULT (0.00)
Vault > 4.2:
VOID VAULT (0.00)
Vault > 4.4:
VOID VAULT (0.00)
2 vaults - best to count
Vault > 2.6:
VOID VAULT (0.00)
11, 12, 13 & over 120 table
Max D score = 3.4
Vault > 3.4:
VOID VAULT (0.00)
2 vaults - best to count
2 vaults - best to count
Max D score (Senior) = 4.0
Vault > 4.0:
VOID VAULT (0.00)
D Score for handspring
flatback 1.4
D Score – 4.0
NB judging guidance as NDP
Voluntary 4
2 vaults - best to count
All other vaults = VOID (0.00)
Coaches are not permitted to stand on the vault landing area during the vault. Penalty 0.5
The Yurchenko surround MUST be used for both vault set-ups at Compulsory 5 and Voluntary 5. Penalty no surround = VOID vault
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BARS
Voluntary 5
CRs
0.5 Each
 Mount NWA or FIG A
The only CR required is a
mount (FIG or NWA) 0.5
The gymnast will receive
2.5 for CRs provided she
performs the required
mount.
Coach to assist gymnast to
stop at the end of the
routine if required
Regional Level 6
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
 Mount
NWA/FIG A = 0.5
 Bar change (flight not
nec)
 Element started and
finished on the LB (not
MT)
 Close bar element
(NW/FIG)
 Dismount
NWA/FIG A = 0.5
 FIG mount
 Bar change (flight not
nec)
 Cast above horizontal
(of the shoulders) –
legs together or
straddled
 Close bar element –
min FIG A
 Dismount
A (Max) = 0.5
NWA = 0.3
 Bar change (flight not
nec)
 Cast above 45° - legs
together or straddled
 B (min) element (not MT
or DMT) – either bar
 Close bar element (nonflighted) - min FIG A
 Dismount
FIG A or B only = 0.5
OR straddle/stoop/clear
undershoot = 0.3
 High bar element (min B)
 Cast to handstand
(without turn) maybe
straddled or straight
 Close bar circle (min B)
 2nd close bar circle
(min B)
 Dismount: A = 0.3
B = 0.5
 Flight element LB - HB
(min B)
 Element with ½ turn - not
mount or dismount - (min
A)
 Close bar circle (min B)
 Cast to handstand (with
or without turn)
 Dismount:
B = 0.3
C = 0.5
As Code of Points
As Code of Points
Bonus for giant completed
to HS with less than 0.5 in
deductions (given once
only)
Cast
Penalties
Coaches must stand in between the bars for Level 6 and 5 gymnasts aged 8 & 9. Penalty for non-compliance -0.5
REPEATED ELEMENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE DV or COUNT TOWARDS NUMBER OF ELEMENTS (as CoP rules) – EXCEPT FOR Giant Circle at Regional Level 4 and 3
THE COACH MUST STAND AT THE APPARATUS THROUGHOUT THE EXERCISE
Voluntary 5 Bars is performed on Polished Bar with gloves and straps
Emphasis should be placed on correct shaping for casts and circle elements.
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BARS (continued)
Additional
elements
allowed
Angle of
completion
(clears,
stalders,
endos)
Voluntary 5
Regional Level 6
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
Giants may be repeated
once for DV (and as
counting element)
NW Junior code (NWA's) 0.1
Additional NW elements
- swing bwd above
horizontal 0.1( all body
parts)
swing fwd above horizontal
0.1( all body parts)
- Cast above horizontal (of
the shoulders) 0.1
Circle penalties
As Compulsory Level 4
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
Squat on to catch HB and
Cast above 45° (count as
elements and for CR, but do
not count for DV)
Giant may be repeated once
for DV (and as counting
element)
Straddle/stoop/clear
undershoot dismount.
(Counts as an element but not
for DV)
Giant may be repeated
once for DV (and as
counting element)
None
All elements above C
Any double salto dismount
All elements above D
All elements above E
Less than 6 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element
Less than 6 elements –
1 mark for each missing
element
Less than 7 elements –
1 mark for each
missing element
Angle of completion
penalties (Regional NW
rules)
0.0
0.0
0.1
Barred
elements
Casts with straddle/ & or
hips bent
Forward Giant
All elements above A
Back away/ Front away
Short
Routines
less than 4 elements deduct
- 1 mark for each missing
element
less than 4 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element
0.3
0.5
All elements above B
Giants (backwards or
forwards)
Mo Shoot
less than 5 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element
Judging Clarifications for Voluntary 5
Cast to HS over the top = fall incurring a 1.00 deduction
A forward giant from a swing will incur 0.5 intermediate swing penalty
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BEAM
CRs
0.5 each
Voluntary 5
Regional Level 6
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
 Connection of at least 2
different dance
elements
 ½ turn (min) on one
foot
 Leap or jump with 180
split/straddle*
 Acro elements in
different directions
(fwd/swd and bwd)
 Dismount - FIG A or
NWA only
FIG A = 0.5
NWA = 0.3
 A connection of at
least 2 different
dance elements
 ½ turn (min) on one
foot
 One acro element
started and finished
on the beam
 A 2nd acro element
started and finished
on the beam
 Dismount FIG A = 0.5
NWA = 0.3
 A connection of at
least 2 different dance
elements
 Turn (from Group 3)
 Leap or jump with
180 split/straddle*
 Acro elements
(performed on the
beam) in different
directions (fwd/swd
and bwd
 Dismount - FIG A or
NWA only
FIG A = 0.5
NWA = 0.3
 A connection of at
least 2 different
dance elements one
with 180
split/straddle
 Turn (from Group 3)
 Acro elements
(performed on the
beam) in different
directions (fwd/swd
and bwd)
 Acro series
performed on the
beam (not mount or
dismount) – 2
elements: at least 1
with flight
 Dismount
FIG A (Min) = 0.5
 A connection of at
least 2 different dance
elements one with 180
split/straddle
 Turn (from Group 3)
 Acro elements
(performed on the
beam) in different
directions (fwd/swd
and bwd)
 Acro series performed
on the beam (not
mount or dismount) –
2 elements: both with
flight
 Dismount B (Min) =0.5
A = 0.3
 A connection of at least
2 different dance
elements one with 180
split/straddle
 Turn (from Group 3)
 Acro elements
(performed on the
beam) in different
directions (fwd/swd and
bwd)
 Acro series performed
on the beam (not mount
or dismount) - 2 flighted
elements: 1 being a
salto
 Dismount C (Min) = 0.5
B = 0.3
A handstand may be
used to fulfil the acro CR
(FIG A or NWA)
Rolls may be used to
fulfil the acro CR
Rolls may be used to
fulfil the acro CR
Additional
elements
allowed
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
None
None
None
Barred
elements
See 2015 L4 BDP
Voluntary Age Groups for
list of barred elements
All elements above A
All elements above B
All elements above C
All saltos / aerials
All elements above D
All elements above E
NO BONUS
NO BONUS
NO BONUS
NO BONUS
NO BONUS
NO BONUS
Less than 7 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element.
Less than 7 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element.
Less than 7 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element.
As Code of Points
As Code of Points
As Code of Points
BONUS
Short
Routines
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FLOOR
CRs
0.5 each
**Dismount
and acro lines
All levels: Min
2 acro lines for
dismount to
count
Max 4 acro
lines as COP
Additional
elements
allowed
Barred
elements
Short Routines
Voluntary 5
Regional Level 6
Regional Level 5
Regional Level 4
Regional Level 3
Regional Level 2
 A dance passage of at
least 2 different
leap/hops one with
180split/straddle
 Series of 3 flighted
elements with hand
support (elements may
be repeated - e.g.
round off 2 flics)
 Spin (min 360)
 Acro elements in
different directions
(fwd/swd and bwd)
 Dismount Acro line
with an ‘A’ salto only
DISMOUNT = Salto (A
only) - as Code of Points
 A dance passage with
2 different leaps or
hops
 Acro line of 2 (min)
different flight
elements
 Acro elements in
different directions
(fwd/swd and bwd)
 Spin (min 360)
 Dismount A = 0.5
NWA = 0.3
 A dance passage of at
least 2different leaps
or hops including 180
split/straddle
 Acro line of 2 (min)
different flight
elements, one being a
salto backwards
 Forward salto or aerial
 Spin (min 360)
 Dismount A = 0.5
 A dance passage of
at least 2different
leaps/hops one with
180 split/straddle
 360 (min) spin
 Saltos in different
directions (fwd/swd
and bwd)
 Salto in the straight
position (fwd or bwd
– may be twisting
but not whip salto)
 Dismount
FIG A (Min) = 0.5
 A dance passage of
at least 2 different
leaps/hops one
with 180
split/straddle
 B (min) dance
 Saltos in different
directions (fwd/swd
and bwd)
 Salto with LA turn
(min 360)
 Dismount
B (Min) = 0.5
A = 0.3
 A dance passage of at
least 2 different
leaps/hops one with
180 split/straddle
 Acro line with 2
saltos
 Saltos in different
directions (fwd/swd
and bwd)
 Salto with LA turn
(min 360)
 Dismount
C (Min) = 0.5
B = 0.3
ACRO LINE= an acro
element with flight
performed on its own or
in a series.
ACRO LINE = an acro
series (min 2 flight
elements) or as Code of
Points
An aerial or standing
back salto is not an acro
line.
Example below
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
DISMOUNT = Salto
(max diff C) - as Code
of Points
DISMOUNT = Salto
(max diff D) - as Code
of Points
DISMOUNT = Salto
(max diff E) - as Code
of Points
Example below
Example below
None
None
None
All elements above B
All B valued saltos
All elements above C
All elements above D
All elements above E
Less than 7 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element.
As Code of Points
As Code of Points
As Code of Points
Example below
Example below
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
NW Junior Code (NWA’s)
See 2015 L4 Voluntary
Age Groups for list of
barred elements
All elements above A
All backward saltos (all
ages)
All forward saltos
(including aerials) for
gymnasts in aged 8 and 9
Less than 7 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element.
Less than 7 elements – 1
mark for each missing
element.
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Floor Dismount Rules with some examples
DISMOUNT RULE (ACRO LINES): at all levels, the dismount will be an acrobatic line as stated above, but it must not be the opening (or only) acrobatic line.
Dance elements or elements not fulfilling the dismount criteria, may be performed after the dismount acrobatic line for the dismount CR to be still credited.
Some examples below:Example 1 Regional Level 6 – 1st acrobatic line = round off flick; 2nd acrobatic line = handspring. A forward roll performed after this is OK as it does not fulfil the
criteria of dismount CR - ‘acro element with flight’ - DMT CR of 0.50 credited
Example 2 Regional Level 5 – 1st acrobatic line = round off flick tuck; 2nd acrobatic line = handspring front somi. A handspring performed after this is OK as it is
not an acrobatic series and does not fulfil the criteria of dismount CR - ‘acro series with flight’. However, should a round off flick on its own be performed
(instead of a handspring) - although this is an acro series with flight – the round off and the flick have already been performed (i.e. are repeated elements) and
so DMT CR would NOT be credited (0.00).
Example 3 Voluntary 5 – 1st acrobatic line = round off 2 flicks; 2nd acrobatic line = (handspring) front somi/round off flic tuck. A dance series performed after
this is OK as it does not fulfil the criteria of dismount CR - ‘A’ salto (CoP rules).
Example 4 Regional Level 3 or 4 – 1st acrobatic line = round off flick full twist; 2nd acrobatic line = straight front. A free cartwheel performed after this is OK as it
does not fulfil the criteria of dismount CR - ‘A or B salto (CoP rules) - DMT CR of 0.50 credited
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NWGA WTC Junior Code
BARS
BEAM
FLOOR
Upward hip circle (mount)
Squat on (mount)
Cartwheel
Cast to 45 from HS
Straddle on (mount)
Backward Roll to Handstand
Squat onto LB - jump to HB (must catch)
Jump to straddle ½ lever (mount)
Backward Walkover
Tucked sole circle - jump to HB (must catch)
Jump to two feet (mount)
Forward walkover
¾ giant from LB to HB
Jump to one foot (mount)
Valdez
¾ giant from HB to HB
Stretch jump/changement
Headspring
Straddle/Stoop/Clear hip undershoot (dismount)
Stretch jump ½ turn
Tic toc
Scissor leap
Scissor leap
½ spin on 1 foot
Stag leap
Handstand (not held for 2 seconds)
Forward Roll
Backward roll
Backward Roll
Arabesque above horizontal and less than 180 deg split
Cat Leap
Cat leap
Tuck Jump
Tuck jump
Dive Cartwheel
Forward roll
Dive Forward Roll
Round off (dismount)
Free round off (dismount)
Handspring (dismount)
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Compulsory 5
Eligibility: For NW gymnasts aged 8 years in the year of competition
(This is an ‘In-Age’ competition only. For the 2016 competition, gymnasts’ year of birth must be 2008)
This competition is designed for NW gymnasts with the potential and desire to follow the elite compulsory route. They may not compete in Club Grade 6 in the
same year, but may revert back to club grades the following year if they wish.
This competition will run alongside the Compulsory 4 & 3 and National Club grades qualifying competitions and the Compulsory 2 & 1 Control competition.
Gymnasts will also have the opportunity to enter a Voluntary Level 5 alongside the voluntary levels 4, 3 and 2 and there will be a presentation for the combined
NW Compulsory and Voluntary Champion and runners up as with levels 4, 3 and 2.
Pass Mark: 50
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BARS PENALTIES
All body parts must reach the required angle.
- If there is a pike in the body, the line is from the hands to the feet or lowest body part
- If there is excessive arch that puts the feet in the higher sector, the line is through the centre of mass
VM on cast to horizontal will be taken if gymnast’s hips do not leave the bar
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VAULT
D Score 14.00 Handspring to feet, fall to front. Vault will be onto mats/platform at 60cm
with extra safety mat for fall to front. NB: Safety collar MUST be used – Penalty -score 0
2 vaults to be performed with the best score to count
Penalties:
First Flight
Pike in hips
Bent legs
Legs separated
Repulsion Phase
Bent arms
Shoulder angle
Bent legs
Second Flight
Bent legs
Legs separated
Lack of height
Lack of length
Failure to maintain a straight body
Landing penalties
Excessive arch on landing (first feet contact)
Under rotation of handspring:
Without falling backwards
With fall backwards
Steps each (max 0.8)
Fall
Jump after landing (moving the centre of mass in opposite direction)
Deviation from straight direction on landing (on first contact)
Legs apart on landing
Lack of dynamics throughout
Failure to land feet first – invalid vault
Score 0.00
In addition to the above, apply all other FIG General Penalties.
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.50
0.50
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.50
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.50
0.10
0.30
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
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1.00
0.50
0.50
BARS
D Score 14.00 (Plus 1.0 bonus for upstart)
Routine on single polished bar Height 240cm – gloves and loops. (Gloves and loops will not be provided)
DESCRIPTION
In regular grip Show hang position.
Option 1:
Chin to bar
VALUE
0.5
Pullover to front support- show front support position.
Option 2: (1.0 mark Optional bonus)
Trolley swing, Long upstart
0.5
Cast to (minimum) horizontal (of the shoulders)
0.5
Back hip circle
Cast to (minimum) 45, straight body position from time
hips leave the bar
0.5
0.5
Swing forwards and backwards x 1 (above horizontal)
0.5
Backward giant through handstand x 2
0.5 each
EXECUTION FAULTS
Lack of body extension in hang
Pike at hips
Failure to make 90° elbow angle
Chin not level with the bar
Failure to pull over to front support
Poor technique (using arch or swing of legs to pull over)
Lack of body extension in front support
As Code of Points
PENALTIES
0.10
0.30
0.10 0.30 (>135°)
VM
0.30
VM
0.10 0.30
0.10 0.30
Poor shape in any phase
Bent arms
Cast penalties (See diagrams)
As Code of Points (No intermediate pump swing penalty)
Poor shape in any phase
Bent arms
Cast penalties (See diagrams)
Poor rhythm in swings
Swing penalties (See diagrams)
Poor body shape in any phase
Excessive arch in last ¼ of giant circle
Poor body shape in any phase
0.10
0.10
0.30 0.50
0.30 0.50
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30 0.50
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.50
0.50
Coach to stop the swing after the 2nd giant and bring the
gymnast to hang.
Gymnasts may not drop down from the bar to the floor unaided at the end of the routine. The coach must be present to release and support her to the floor.
In addition to the above, apply all other FIG General Penalties. Omission/non attempt of an element - 2.00 plus VM. Spotting - 2.00 plus VM.
Judging clarifications If cast goes over bar deduct 1 mark (i.e. fall) If 1st attempt at giant circle fails deduct 0.5 (empty swing). If 2nd attempt at giant fails deduct
(another) 0.5 .If 3rd attempt fails gymnast must stop and coach can assist to front support. Gymnast must then cast and has final attempt to do the 2 giants. A
further 0.5 will be deducted for intermediate pump swing needed to cast. Failure to achieve giant after this will be considered the end of the exercise. If the first
swing goes over the bar (giant) deduct 0.5 (intermediate swing). Gymnast must then complete swing forward and backward, followed by 2 further backward giants
as stated in text.
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BEAM
D Score 14.00 Optional dance – Elements may be performed in any order except series. 30cm safety mattress must be placed under the entire length of the
beam and an additional 30cm landing mat for dismount. Coach MUST be present for dismount or 0.5 penalty.
ELEMENT
Jump to Japana mount
Kick to split handstand [hold for 2 seconds] step
down one foot behind the other (hips open), circle
arms backwards and lift leg (to minimum 45)into
backward walkover
VALUE
0.5
0.5
0.5
Split jump – (min 135 degrees)
0.5
Straight jump immediate straight jump
0.5
½ spin (toe to calf) to finish on toes, immediate half
turn to finish on toes (continuing in same direction)
Dismount - Cartwheel straight jump backwards
(coach must stand at side of beam for dismount)
0.5
0.5
0.5
EXECUTION FAULTS
Feet below hips in japana position
Legs joining in any phase of handstand
Not held for 2 secs
Failure to show split handstand
Lack of split in HS or backward walkover
Hips not open
Leg below 45
Lack of split
<135
Series Break
Insufficient height in jumps (each time)
Lack of stretch in jumps (each time)
Not finishing on toes
Toe not to calf
Series Break
Failure of feet to touch the beam
Failure to pass through vertical
Lack of stretch in jump
Insufficient height
PENALTY
0.10
0.30
VM
VM
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
VM
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.10
0.30
VM
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
Placing the springboard on top of the safety mattress will incur a 0.5 penalty
In addition to the above, apply all other FIG General Penalties. Omission/non attempt of an element - 2.00 plus VM. Spotting - 2.00 plus VM.
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FLOOR
D Score 14.00 Music 90 seconds max. Elements may be performed in any order except acrobatic series.
DESCRIPTION
VALUE
EXECUTION
From two feet:
Hurdle step into round off 2 flicks extended straight jump
0.50
Handspring to one foot, run,
handspring to two feet
0.50
0.50
Assemblé jump rebound straddle jump
0.50
Extra steps into round off
Pause between elements
Missing one flick in series
Lack of control on landing
Series break (non-continuous travel between handsprings)
Landing in deep squat
Lack of flight (each handspring)
Legs below horizontal in straddle
Lack of height in jumps
Full spin
Dance passage to include Split leaps x 2 and Cat leap (any
order)
Forward Walkover
0.50
0.50
Each
leap
0.50
PENALTY
0.10
each
0.50
0.50
0.10
0.30
0.50
0.50
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
As code of points
As Code of Points
Lack of split
0.10
0.30
<135 VM
In addition to the above, apply all other FIG General Penalties. Omission/non attempt of an element - 2.00 plus VM. Spotting - 2.00 plus VM.
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RANGE & CONDITIONING
D Score 14.00 Firm, non springy mat 8m x 2m or solid floor Holds 2 seconds No hold penalty -0.3
DESCRIPTION
VALUE EXECUTION
Standing forward leg lift on first leg, show position, circle free leg to side
position, show position, continue to circle leg backwards to arabesque,
show position. Return to stand
Standing forward leg lift on second leg, repeat above and return to stand.
Forward roll through shoulder stand to straddle sit (with extended knees
to lift heels off the floor)
0.50
Transition ¼ turn to forward split HOLD, (arms back behind hips, fingers
touching floor)
Transition (½ turn) to alternative forward split passing through box splits
HOLD, ( arms back behind hips, fingers touching floor)
0.50
¼ turn to return to straddle sit, press to straddle lever HOLD, lift legs
around to show front support
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
Slide feet up to pike fold, place hands flat on floor facing backwards
HOLD
Return hands to front, lift feet to straddle stand and press to handstand
HOLD. Controlled step down
0.50
Kick to handstand (show handstand) lower to bridge HOLD
0.50
Lift one straight leg to split bridge (hold not necessary), pull back through
split handstand to stand.
0.5
0.50
PENALTY
Leg lift penalties, see Compulsory 4 diagrams.
Failure to show shoulder stand (hip angle through vertical)
Heels not lifted clear of floor
Leaning back to create heel lift
Hips out of alignment
Lack of splits
Not passing though box splits
Hips out of alignment
Lack of splits
Feet not above level of hips in straddle lever
Legs resting on arms in straddle lever
Feet brushing floor in transition to front support
Feet hitting floor in transition to front support
Body alignment in front support
Lack of fold
Hands not flat/backwards
Knees bent in lift to straddle stand
Jump into handstand
Failure to reach handstand
Body alignment in handstand
Lack of control
Failure to complete handstand into bridge
Feet not together in bridge
Shoulders not over hands in bridge
Lack of split in bridge
Excessive push from supporting leg (kick)
Not passing through splits in handstand
Hips out of alignment in split handstand
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.50
VM
VM
0.10
0.10
VM
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
In addition to the above, apply all other FIG General Penalties. Omission/non attempt of an element - 2.00 plus VM. Spotting - 2.00 plus VM.
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0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30