MEN S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

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1 MEN S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS TECHNICAL COMMISSION REGULATIONS PART B COMMISSION OPERATIONS 2014 December 2013 December /28

2 CONTENTS ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION... 4 ARTICLE 2. POLICIES AND RULES... 4 ARTICLE 3. COMMISSION COMMITTEES STATUTORY COMMITTEES NATIONAL GYMSPORT COMMISSION NATIONAL NOMINATION PANEL NATIONAL LEVELS COMMITTEE JUDGES EXECUTIVE... 6 ARTICLE 4. AUSTRALIAN LEVELS PROGRAM OVERVIEW PROGRESSION ASSESSMENT NATIONAL PROGRAM PATHWAY ARTICLE 5. COMPETITION RULES AND PROCEDURES CONTEXT & PURPOSE MAG SELECTION CRITERIA AND NATIONAL SQUAD SELECTION POLICY MAG NATIONAL CALENDAR AUSTRALIAN MEN S NATIONAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL JUDGES SUBSIDY FUNDING CRITERIA QUALIFICATION SCORES FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM SIZES COMPETING RESERVE GYMNASTS ELIGIBILITY AWARDS TIE BREAKING RULE COMPULSORY UPGRADE SCORES FROM 2012 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AGE ELIGIBILITY PROTESTS COMPETITION JURY APPARATUS HEIGHTS AND SETTINGS TRANS-TASMAN CHALLENGE MAG AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS INTRODUCTION LEVEL CATEGORIES TEAM SELECTION COMPETITION FORMAT TEAM AWARDS TEAM SIZES PERPETUAL TROPHY ALL AROUND AND APPARATUS TIE BREAKING RULES COMPETITION FORMAT NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ELIGIBILITY FOR NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS UNIFORMS AT NATIONAL CLUBS TIE BREAKING RULE PROTEST PROCEDURE RULES FOR THE NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDS PROVISION OF JUDGES COMPETITION RULES FOR APPARATUS OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARTICLE 6 AWARD GUIDELINES December /28

3 6.1 AWARDS PROCESS SELECTION GUIDELINES SELECTION CRITERIA SENIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR (Aged over 18 years) JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR (Aged 18 years and under) OPEN LEVELS GYMNAST OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL COACH (OR COACHING TEAM) OF THE YEAR OPEN LEVELS COACH OF THE YEAR COACH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD JUDGE OF THE YEAR AWARD JUDGES HALL OF FAME POINTS SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AWARDS FOR GYMNASTS POINTS SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AWARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL COACHES POINTS SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AWARDS FOR OPEN LEVELS COACHES STATE ENDORSEMENT COMMISSION ENDORSEMENT December /28

4 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 FIG GA HPC MAG MAGNC NAC NC NCM NGTC NJC NLC NOP NPM NNP 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 National Gymsport 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 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 Commission Member National Gymsport Technical Commission National Judging Coordinator National Levels Committee National Officiating Program National Program Manager National Nomination Panel (formerly Selection Committee) National Technical Director Sport Management Committee ARTICLE 2. POLICIES AND RULES The rules set out in the following manuals will be part of the Commission s Technical Regulations: - FIG Code of Points - MAG Australian Levels Program Any modification to the Australian Levels Program will be circulated in writing on the authority of the Gymsport Technical Commission. December /28

5 ARTICLE 3. COMMISSION COMMITTEES 3.1 STATUTORY COMMITTEES NATIONAL GYMSPORT COMMISSION Technical Director Judging Coordinator General Member Coaching Development General Member Judging Development GA Staff Member (ex-officio) Please refer to the Gymsport Technical Commissions Part A Commission Governance for the job descriptions and desired criteria for the National Technical Director and National Judging Coordinator General Member Coaching Development Job Description (i) Coordinate coaching projects and working groups as required (ii) Oversee coaching course content development in consultation with the GA Industry and Training Development team (iii) Assist with the development & update of additional coaching resources in conjunction with the MAG National Levels Committee (iv) Assist with the development & update of the Australian Levels Program (v) Liaising with the National Coach on coach development pathways, national coaching clinics, etc (vi) Key communication link between State Sports Management Committees and the MAG National Commission (vii) Assist with conduct of National Events when required (viii) Attend all scheduled National Commission meetings Desired Criteria (i) Relevant educational background / Course Presenter qualification(s) (ii) Current coaching accreditation (minimum advanced coach) (iii) Strong understanding of the MAG Australian Levels Program (iv) Administrative and organisational skills, including IT (v) Ability to liaise with and coordinate people (vi) Interpersonal skills (vii) Able to link into current team of coaching course presenters (viii) Team player (ix) Respected within the Gymsport community General Member Judging Development Job Description (i) Coordinate judging projects and working groups as required (ii) Oversee judging course content development in consultation with the GA Industry and Training Development team (iii) Assist with the development & update of additional judging resources in conjunction with the MAG NJC (iv) Assist with the development & update of the Australian Levels Program (v) Key communication link between State Sports Management Committees and the MAG National Commission (vi) Assist with conduct of National Events when required December /28

6 (vii) Attend all scheduled National Commission meetings Desired Criteria (i) Relevant educational background / Course Presenter qualification(s) (ii) Current judging accreditation (minimum FIG judge) (iii) Strong understanding of the MAG Australian Levels Program (iv) Administrative and organisational skills, including IT (v) Ability to liaise with and coordinate people (vi) Interpersonal skills (vii) Able to link into current team of judging course presenters (viii) Team player (ix) Respected within the Gymsport community NATIONAL NOMINATION PANEL (formerly National Selection Committee) Please refer to the Gymsport event Selection Policies for the composition of the Nomination Panel NATIONAL LEVELS COMMITTEE National Technical Director National Judging Coordinator National Commission Member / Project Coordinator GA Staff Member Representative from each state JUDGES EXECUTIVE The Judges Executive will comprise the National Judging Coordinator plus the State Judging Coordinator from each state or territory. The Judges Executive will be responsible for making a recommendation to the MAGNC 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 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. The introductory competition program is Level 0. It provides an entry level to allow a no pressure introduction to gymnastics at the lowest level. The aim at this level is to develop abilities based on the dominant movement patterns introduced at the Introductory Gymnastics level to enable progression to the learning of the basic skills and ultimately routines. Level 0 is designed particularly for the more recreational club program. December /28

7 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 his 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 SMC or MAGNC. Similarly a gymnast should never be disadvantaged in competitive gymnastics by premature advancement in level accreditation ASSESSMENT Attainment of Level 0 is to be handled within the club where a qualified MAG Intermediate Coach, or a Beginner Judge may grade the gymnasts. No minimum score is required at Level 0. 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 score, whilst simultaneously demonstrating at least a minimum standard of proficiency on each individual apparatus. Refer to article 5.6 for minimum scores applicable for each level. It should be noted that gymnasts may jump levels, but this will be up to the State SMC s discretion. Evidence that the requirements of testing of all levels have been completed satisfactorily must be forwarded to the State 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 State Association and he will be eligible to wear the national level badge of that level. The national level badge can be obtained from the State Association for a small charge. December /28

8 4.2 NATIONAL PROGRAM PATHWAY Senior International FIG Requirements National Team Level Level 10 FIG Requirements National Junior Squads Level 9 Under 17 Optional Routines FIG Junior Level 8 Under 14 Compulsory Routines Level 9 Open Optional Routines Level 8 Open Optional Routines National Competition Level 7 Under 12 Compulsory Routines Level 7 Open Optional Routines Level 6 Open Open Level 5 Under 10 / Open Level 4 Under 9 / Open Level 3 Under 8 / Open Level 2 Under 7 / Open Compulsory routines only levels 1-6 State Competitions Level 1 Level 0 Club Competitions December /28

9 ARTICLE 5. COMPETITION RULES AND PROCEDURES 5.1 CONTEXT & PURPOSE The Federation Internationale Gymnastique (FIG) Code of Points 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 Gymnastics Australia website. 5.2 MAG SELECTION CRITERIA AND NATIONAL SQUAD SELECTION POLICY The Men s Artistic Gymnastics National Selection Policy including the Men s National Squad Selection Policy and the Open Tour Selection Policy can be found on the GA Men s Program website MAG NATIONAL CALENDAR Please refer to the Gymnastics Australia website for the events calendar. Members are advised to check the calendar regularly for amendments 5.4 AUSTRALIAN MEN S NATIONAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE The 2013 Code of Points will apply for all Age and Open optional competitions (Level 7 Open; Level 8 Open, Level 9 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 NLP and posted on the GA Men s Program Website. Level 9, Level 10 and Senior International rules will be as per the 2013 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 version of the MAG Australian Levels Program. Any amendments to these routines and requirements are posted on the GA Men s Program website. 5.5 ASSESSMENT In Level 0, a pass can be awarded when the Coach or Judge is satisfied that the gymnast has shown reasonable proficiency in completing the required skills or exercises on each apparatus. 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 < round compulsories Level 7U12 compulsories 45.0 not < round compulsories Level 8U14 compulsories 45.0 not < round compulsories Level 7 Open 60.0 not < round optionals Level 8 Open 63.0 not < round optionals Level 9 U17 & Open 66.0 not < round optionals Level not < round optionals December /28

10 The National Levels Committee will review the pass marks in July each year. 5.6 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 GA website. Australian Championships Competition Divisions Level 7 Under 12: 2 x Compulsory 2014 Compulsory routines Level 8 Under 14: 2 x Compulsory 2014 Compulsory routines Level 7 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 7: 2014 Optional Requirements Level 8 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 8: 2014 Optional Requirements Level 9 Under 17: 2 x Optionals Level 9: 2014 Optional Requirements Level 9 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 9: 2014 Optional Requirements Level 10 : 2 x Optionals 2013 Code of Points Senior International: 3 x Optionals 2013 Code of Points NATIONAL JUDGES SUBSIDY FUNDING CRITERIA Eligibility To be eligible for a Gymnastics Australia Judges Subsidy payment a judge must: (a) Be a current Technical Member of Gymnastics Australia (b) Have the required judging qualification to judge at the National Championships (c) Be endorsed by the State Association to judge at the National Championships Event Australian Championships Men s Artistic Gymnastics Calculation of Subsidy Gymnastics Australia will determine annually the number of judges to receive a subsidy. GA determines annually the subsidy amount and the number of judges that will receive a subsidy payment each year 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 QUALIFICATION SCORES FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Qualifying scores must be submitted with entry forms to the Australian Championships. State SMCs are responsible to ensure that gymnasts who qualify to compete on less than six events, only compete on those events at Australian Championships. December /28

11 State SMCs are also responsible to ensure that gymnasts who have not achieved the appropriate qualification scores do not enter the Australian Championships. If a gymnast is age eligible they can compete in their age group competition or above at the Australian Championships, regardless of level competed elsewhere during the same year. If a gymnast from a HPC is unable to compete in the age competition, approval can be sought from the State SMC then submitted to the Men s National Technical Commission to compete in the Open division in that year (intent to be advised as early in the competition season as possible). For All Around athletes, a minimum qualifying score across all apparatus and All Around applies for entry to Australian Championships as per the following table: Level Minimum Apparatus Score Minimum AA Score Competitions 7 U round compulsories 8 U round compulsories 7 Open round optionals 8 Open round optionals 9 U round optionals 9 Open round optionals round optionals Senior International round optionals 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: Level Individual Apparatus Qualification Score 7 Open Open U17 / 9 Open Senior International 13.0 Where the qualifying score has not been achieved due to exceptional circumstances, the gymnast s nomination for Australian Championships will be reviewed by the Men s Gymnastics National Commission. December /28

12 5.6.3 TEAM SIZES The Team Sizes for Australian Championships are as follows: State/ Scores to Team Level Age Team size Club Count Competition State 7 (Compulsory) U rounds State 8(Compulsory) U rounds State 7 Open st round State 8 Open st round State 9 U st round State 9 Open st round State 10 Open 1 st round 6 3 State Senior Open 1 st round States will be permitted more than 1 team In the Level 10 / Senior division only. A full team of 6 gymnasts must be nominated before a subsequent team can be accepted. Only the highest ranked team will be eligible for medals or points COMPETING RESERVE GYMNASTS States may nominate up to two (2) competing reserves at the time of provisional nomination. These athletes will compete as individuals and be eligible for all around and apparatus awards It is the State SMC s responsibility to determine that gymnasts have achieved the relevant qualification score ELIGIBILITY Each gymnast must be registered with GA All coaches must be registered with GA Age limits apply as per MAG National Program requirements One team per division plus up to 2 individuals per State may be nominated. The number of individuals accepted may vary depending on the number and size of teams nominated and an overall cap of 56 entries per division. All gymnasts must compete in both rounds of competition to be eligible for awards AWARDS Team For Level 10 and Senior International, the winning team will be determined by adding the 3 highest scores on each apparatus in the first round of the competition. Level 10 team competition is a combined team of Senior and Level 10 gymnasts. For the Level 7 U12 & Level 8 U14 competitions, the winning team will be determined by adding the relevant best scores on each apparatus from both the 1 st and 2 nd round of competitions. For ALL other divisions the winning team will be determined by adding the relevant best scores on each apparatus in the first round of the competition. Medals will be presented to teams ranked 1 st 3 rd and certificates will be presented to teams ranked 4 th 6 th. Individual All Around For level 7 U12, 8 U14, 7 Open, 8 Open, 9 Open, 9 U17, 10 and Senior the gymnast obtaining the highest combined Individual All Around score from the 1 st and 2 nd rounds of competition will be declared the winner. Trophies will be presented to gymnasts ranked 1 st 3 rd for all divisions. December /28

13 Certificates will be presented to gymnasts ranked 4 th 6 th for all divisions except Senior and Level 10. A perpetual trophy will be awarded for the gymnast ranked 1 st All Around in the Senior division. Apparatus Winners For the Level 7 U12 & Level 8 U14 competitions the gymnast with the highest combined apparatus scores from the 1 st and 2 nd rounds of competition will be declared the winner. For Level 7 Open, 8 Open, 9 Open, 9 U17, and 10 divisions the gymnast with the highest apparatus score in the second round of the competition will be declared the winner. For the Senior division, the 7 highest ranked Seniors (based on qualification in round 1) and the highest ranked Level 10 gymnast (based on qualification in round 2) will qualify to compete apparatus finals in round 3 (based on senior rules i.e. 2 vaults). The gymnast with the highest apparatus score in the third round of the competition will be declared the winner. Medals will be presented to gymnasts ranked 1 st 3 rd. Certificates will be presented to gymnasts ranked 4 th 6 th for all divisions except Senior and Level 10. Minimum standard for awards For All Around and Apparatus awards, a gymnast must achieve the minimum qualification score for that level to receive an award. 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 Visiting international teams and individual athletes will be eligible for All Around and Apparatus awards. 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. 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. 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 Gymsports NZL does not constitute a team, then no Trans-Tasman competition will be held for that division. Cheales/Williamson Trophy The 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 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. 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 December /28

14 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. Award Format Points are aggregated across all levels / divisions competed at the Australian Championships. The Champion State Award is presented at the conclusion of the Australian Championships where gymnasts from all states 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 prior to the awards ceremony. The winning State/Territory is responsible for engraving costs and for safe-keeping of the trophy until the commencement of the following Australian Championships, when it must be returned to Gymnastics Australia for re-presentation. Cheales-Williamson Shield Results Year Winner Points Year Winner Points Year Winner Points 2001 NSW QLD QLD QLD NSW QLD NSW QLD QLD NSW VIC QLD QLD TIE BREAKING RULE Tie breaking rules will not be applied at the Australian Championships COMPULSORY UPGRADE SCORES FROM 2012 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 National Championships 2014 Australian Championships Combined AA Score No of gymnasts upgraded Level 7 Open Level Level 8 Open Level Level 9 Open Level AGE ELIGIBILITY The age of a gymnast is determined by their age as of 1 st January in the year of the specific competition in question. For example: to be eligible to compete Level 8 Under 14 in 2014 would mean that the gymnast must be born in 2000 or later, making him under 14 years of age on the 1 st January The following table provides a guide to age eligibility based on the gymnast s year of birth: Level Under Age If a gymnast is not age eligible for a level, they can generally compete in the Open division for that particular level. NB. If a gymnast from a HPC is unable to compete in the age competition, December /28

15 approval must be sought from the State SMC then submitted to the Men s Gymnastics National Commission to compete in the Open division in that year 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 of $30 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 $50. 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). 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 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) APPARATUS HEIGHTS AND SETTINGS Apparatus heights: National Competitions nearest height will be accepted. Where minimum apparatus heights are listed, higher heights are allowed up to a max FIG. Level Pommel Rings Vault P Bars H Bar 7 U12 90 cm 225 cm 110 cm 160 cm cm 7 Open 90 cm 260 cm 120 cm 180 cm 260 cm 8 U14 90 cm 260 cm 120 cm 180 cm 260 cm 8 Open 105 cm 260 cm 125 cm 180 cm 260 cm cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm 10 / Senior 105 cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm Mats 100 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm Pommels, Rings, Parallel Bars 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 1 month prior to a National event. For State and Invitational events, the request should be forwarded to the State Technical Director or Competition Director. Gymnasts and Coaches must take care to ensure that they prepare on equipment that is set at the correct heights (ie. 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 Code of Points. December /28

16 Parallel Bars Pommel Horse Mushroom Buck Vault Additional Mats Beatboards / Springboards Must not be raised higher than the FIG specified Height unless exceptional circumstances apply. For competitions up to and including Level 8 U14, 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. At level 7 U12, 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 For National Championships: a pommel horse with variable height legs should be provided, and have additional holes drilled in the saddle for narrower handles for U12 and U14. Top diameter - 60 cm and Height - 70 cm Height 70 cm, Length 65 cm and normal horse width Vault table heights as specified, are minimum heights. 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). Floor: 3m x 2m x 5cm mat; max. 2; may not be moved during the routine Rings: Level 7 U12: Up to a 30cm mat Level 7 Open-10: Up to a 10cm mat Vault: Level 10/Senior: Wood insert in vault runway to be used if available Level 7 U12-9: Wood insert in runway will be removed P/Bars: Level 7-9: 10cm additional landing mat Level 10/Senior: 5cm additional landing mat High Bar: Level 7-9: Standard 10cm landing mat; or up to a 30cm crash mat can be placed at each end Level 10/Senior: Standard 10cm landing mat; extra crash mat allowed for releases only FIG approved: only springboards provided by the GA competition organiser to be used; no other boards may be used without approval of the Commission. Only pre-configured soft or hard springboards provided by the competition organiser may be used. Coaches must not change spring configurations. 5.7 TRANS-TASMAN CHALLENGE MAG AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS INTRODUCTION 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. December /28

17 5.7.4 TEAM SELECTION Australian Team to be selected considering the following: 1. Top AA scores from the first round of competition with a maximum of 1 per State where this provides for the maximum team size of six. Where there are less than 6 States with gymnasts in the level of competition a second gymnast is to be drawn per State according to AA scores achieved until the maximum team size is met. 2. Team size to be determined with reference to above. 3. Mutual agreement with New Zealand Technical Committee / Australian Men s Technical Commission. New Zealand Team to consist of the number of NZL gymnasts, eligible for each level / division (selected by the NZL MTC) up to a maximum team size of six gymnasts per level / division (subject to acceptance of entries by competition organisers) COMPETITION FORMAT Australian gymnasts will remain with their state 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 NZL 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: the team with the highest individual AA score (over two rounds), the team with the highest individual single round All Around score, 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: the country with the highest aggregate team score in a level or division, December /28

18 the country with the highest individual AA score (over two rounds), the country with the highest individual single round AA score. 5.8 MAG NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Draft schedule and entry forms for the National Club Championships will be available on the Gymnastics Australia website COMPETITION FORMAT NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The Men s Gymnastics National Club Championships comprises two rounds of competition: Day 1: Team AA and IAA Day 2: Team Apparatus and Individual Apparatus Both rounds of competition earn points to the Overall Club Award Divisions:- Division D - Levels 3 & 4 Division C - Levels 5, 6 & 7 U12 Division B - Level 7 Open & 8 U14 Division A - Levels 8, 9 & 10 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 (ie. they will not be restricted to the new level if competing in a higher level at this event). Division Competition Requirements Team Sizes Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 3 or 4 compulsory Teams may comprise up to 6 D routines. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one gymnasts with the best 3 apparatus to the next. scores to count on each apparatus. C B A *Gymnasts will perform the Pommel Horse routine only Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 5, 6 or 7 U12 compulsory routines. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. *Gymnasts will perform the Pommel Horse routine only *Level 6 & 7 U12 Handspring will have a modified SV of 11.0 for this competition only All gymnasts in this division will be judged on Level 7 Open optional requirements *Special bonus applies Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 8, 9 or 10 optional requirements. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. * Special bonus applies at levels 8 Teams may comprise up to 6 gymnasts with the best 3 scores to count on each apparatus. Teams may comprise up to 6 gymnasts with the best 3 scores to count on each apparatus. Teams may comprise up to 6 gymnasts with the best 3 scores to count on each apparatus. Competition format will include apparatus warm-up immediately before gymnasts compete on that apparatus for all divisions. Minimum apparatus warm-up periods should be scheduled as follows: o Division D & C: Average of 45 seconds per competitor on each apparatus, with a maximum of 3 vaults per competitor o Division B & A: Average of 60 seconds per competitor on each apparatus, with a maximum of 4 vaults per competitor Minimum times noted above can be increased for any/all divisions if competition program permits. December /28

19 5.8.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 UNIFORMS AT NATIONAL CLUBS Club uniforms to be worn by all gymnasts for this event Coaches are required to wear their club tracksuit for this event TIE BREAKING RULE Tie breaking rules will not be applied at the National Club Championships PROTEST PROCEDURE Protests will be allowed at this event, as per the current Technical Regulations (refer article ) RULES FOR THE NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 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. A club may enter a maximum of three teams in each division. In each division, all three 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. Individuals will be permitted to compete in both rounds of the National Club Championships; however will not be eligible for Team awards or points. Scores do not carry forward from Round 1 to Round 2. Nominations close 6 weeks prior to the event 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 AWARDS Team Apparatus Awards for each Division A trophy will be awarded to the 1st placed team on each apparatus in each division Pennants will be awarded to teams placing 2 nd 6 th on each apparatus in each division Ribbons will be awarded to individual team members National Clubs medals will be awarded to individuals placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd on each apparatus in each division Ribbons will be awarded to individuals placed 4 th, 5 th, 6 th on each apparatus in each division Overall Team Award for each Division Trophies will be awarded to teams placing 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Overall in each division Pennants will be awarded to teams placing 4 th, 5 th, 6 th Overall in each division Individual ribbons will be awarded to members of teams placed 1 st to 6 th Overall in each division National Clubs Medals will be awarded to individuals placed 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd All Around in each division December /28

20 Ribbons will be awarded to individuals placed 4 th, 5 th, 6 th All Around in each division Overall National Club Champions Trophies will be awarded to clubs placing 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd overall across the four divisions Pennants will be awarded to clubs placing 4 th, 5 th, 6 th overall across the four divisions In the event of a tie for an Overall Club Champion place, priority will be accorded to the club with the highest total team score over the four divisions Only one team per club per division can earn points, but all teams are eligible for awards The Overall Champion Club will be determined by aggregate team points over all divisions calculated as follows: Team AA Points per Division 1st 20 points 7th 8 points 2nd 18 points 8th 6 points 3rd 16 points 9th 4 points 4th 14 points 10th 2 points 5th 12 points 6th 10 points All other positions 1 point per club (minimum 3 counting scores on each apparatus) Team Apparatus Points per Division 1st 6 points 2nd 5 points 3rd 4 points 4th 3 points 5th 2 points 6th 1 points Commemorative Participation Banner A commemorative participation banner will be awarded to all clubs participating at the National Club Championships Minimum Standard for Awards / Points In a division where clubs have entered multiple teams, but there are less than 6 teams in total, only the highest ranked team can receive points. Individual Awards The following awards will be presented following the first round of competition: Individual medals will be awarded to gymnasts placed 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd All Around in each division Individual pennants will be awarded to gymnasts placed 4 th, 5 th, 6 th All Around in each division The following awards will be presented following the second round of competition: Individual medals will be awarded to gymnasts placed 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd on each Apparatus in each division Individual pennants will be awarded to gymnasts placed 4 th, 5 th, 6 th on each Apparatus in each division 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 of $350 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 $350. Failure of the club to pay the fine within 90 minutes after the commencement of the division will result in disqualification of all gymnasts from that club in that division. December /28

21 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 COMPETITION RULES FOR APPARATUS Pommel Horse: The routine on the handles will be the routine performed in all divisions for all rounds of competition, i.e. no mushroom or buck will be competed at National Club Championships OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS The 2013 FIG Code of Points, rules and regulations will apply to all nationally sanctioned events in conjunction with the Men s Gymnastics Technical Regulations and 2014 Optional Requirements. The current optional requirements are accessible on the Gymnastics Australia website. The 2013 FIG Code of Points offers nations with junior development programs clear direction on the responsibility of the event coordinators, participants and stakeholders in ensuring the skill development of junior athletes is of a safe nature in maintaining their physical wellbeing. For this reason no junior athlete (i.e. any athlete not competing Level 10 or Senior requirements) is permitted to compete any interdicted (prohibited) elements identified in the 2013 FIG Code of Points. These elements include; On Floor, salto elements that roll out (3/2 salto forward). Simple dive roll (II.19) is still permitted. On Rings, elements which include backward saltos in hang (Guczoghy type elements) On Parallel Bars, salto elements with reception in upper arm hang or bent arm support (Belle, Morisue type elements). Back uprise and straddle cut to bent arm support (II.43) is still permitted. For a comprehensive listing of these interdicted elements refer to the 2013 FIG Code of Points and relevant GA clarifications as published on the GA website. ARTICLE 6 AWARD GUIDELINES 6.1 AWARDS The following MAG Awards will be awarded each year: Gymnast: Coach: Judge: Senior International Gymnast Junior International Gymnast Open Levels Gymnast International Coach (or Coaching Team) of the Year Open Levels Coach of the Year Coach Achievement Award MAG Judging Official of the Year Judges Hall of Fame: (if applicable) Athlete Recognition Award: Five Years competing at Australian Championships. Ten Years competing at Australian Championships. December /28

22 6.2 PROCESS GA will request nominations from State Associations. Nominations should include the completed nomination form plus supporting information The MAGNC may also nominate gymnasts coaches, and judges. Information supplied may be utilised by Gymnastics Australia for promotional purposes The MAG Commission will be the Selection Committee, however recommendations on the judging awards will be received from the Judges Executive.. The selection panel s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into All nominations must be endorsed by the relevant State Association Gymnastics Australia must be receive nominations by the closing date Presentations occur at the Australian Championships 6.3 SELECTION GUIDELINES Gymnast: National Championship results National Club Championship results Selection for international competitions International competition results History of achievement over a number of years Coach: National Championships gymnasts results Gymnast(s) selected for international team / events Active involvement in state and national coaching activities Attitude and behaviour as a Men s Gymnastics representative at national and international events The National Coach is ineligible to receive the International Coach of the Year Award Judge: Active involvement in State/National judging activities. Involvement in judging education Judging commitment at state/national/international competitions Attitude and behaviour as a Men s Gymnastics representative at state, national and international events 6.4 SELECTION CRITERIA SENIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR (Aged over 18 years) Item National Championships Results at National Championships AA and Apparatus National Clubs Championships Individual results at National Clubs Selection for International competitions Results at International competitions - AA and apparatus Participation Points Rating Participation Points Rating Points Rating according to category of competition Points Rating History or achievement over a number of years MAGNC Rating - points awarded from 1-10 State rating endorsement Points awarded from 1-10 MAGNC endorsement Yes / No December /28

23 6.4.2 JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR (Aged 18 years and under) Item National Championships Results at National Championships - AA and Apparatus National Clubs Championships Individual results at National Clubs Selection for International competitions Results at International competitions - AA and apparatus Participation Points Rating Participation Points Rating Points Rating according to category of competition Points Rating History or achievement over a number of years MAGNC Rating - Points awarded from 1-10 State rating endorsement Points awarded from 1-10 MAGNC endorsement Yes / No OPEN LEVELS GYMNAST OF THE YEAR Item National Championships Results at National Championships - AA and Apparatus National Clubs Championships Individual results at National Clubs Selection for International competitions Results at International competitions - AA and apparatus Participation Points Rating Participation Points Rating Points Rating Points Rating History or achievement over a number of years MAGNC Rating Points awarded from 1-10 State rating endorsement Points awarded from 1-10 MAGNC endorsement Yes / No INTERNATIONAL COACH (OR COACHING TEAM) OF THE YEAR Item National Championships - Gymnasts results Gymnast/s selected for International Team / Event Results achieved by gymnasts at other competitions (national/international) Attitude and general behaviour as a representative of Men s gymnastics in the National and International environment State & MAGNC endorsement Points Rating Points Rating according to category of competition Points Rating according to ranking and category of competition MAGNC rating Points awarded from 1 10 Yes /No December /28