Women s Artistic Gymnastics NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SQUAD 2015-2016 GYMNASTICSIRELAND.COM
ii National Development Squad 2016 Aims, objectives and aspirations: National Development squad supports the National Promgramme by increasing both club participation and addressing coach education through quarterly training sessions. This squad initiative works towards an overall objective to raise national skill level of it s selected members and gymnast s personal coaches. Format: The annual calendar runs from January to December and will consist of 4 scheduled sessions throughout the year. Sessions will include both ongoing assessment and open training in rotational National venues. Sessions will include support coaches to assist with the educational aspect of this squad. Attendance for this squad is mandatory for both selected gymnasts and their personal coaches who will be responsible for following the training guidelines set out by the National coaches. It is the intention that by putting clubs together through regular training sessions, encourging coaches to work openly with all gymnasts in support of skill sharing that ongoing National progress will continue. Selection: Selection onto Development Squad is through testing of both Physical Preparation and skill level and furthermore through talent identification. Age eligibility of NDS targets gymnasts aged 7 on Jan 1st through Junior Age. (13 years on Jan 1st). This squad on occcasion can also function as an effective transition to and from OSS. Gymnasts who have progressed successfully through National Development squad should consider trialling onto International Development squad once they are of Junior age group. When considering the suitability of an eligible athlete a gymnast may on occasion be invited to attend a squad session for further consideration. Clubs will be required to send in an expression of interest for all gymnasts requesting trials at the end of the calendar year. Skill level: Clubs will need to refer to current testing criteria for season which is each season. 2016 Selection Testing Criteria - Development Squad The criteria for Development Squad is assessed on a points system. 0 = Can not perform requirement.5 = Can do requirement with major execution / technical errors 1 = Can do requirement with minor execution / technicial errors 2 = Can do requirement to a high competition standard The highest scoring gymnasts from each age group will be selected each year to form the NDS.
iii Age Group 7 (Jan 1st) Apparatus: Vault: (Min height 80cm Mats) Assessment: 1 Handstand flat drop Apparatus: Bars: (without spot) Assessment: 1 5 x Connected glide swings 2 Circle up, 5 x straight arm cast 3 8 x Tap Swings from a jump (block) Horizontal cast back hip circle immediate undershoot 4 dismount 5 Pike hang (8 seconds) 1 Straddle Lever hold (5 secs) 2 Spin prep for 5 secs 3 Split Handstand (2 secs) 4 Cartwheel 5 Stride Leap or jump (150*) 1 Split, split, straddle jump connected 2 Full Spin - Split leap 3 Round off Flic 4 Backward walkover 5 Handspring to 2 feet rebound jump Apparatus: Physical preparation: Assessment: 1 1 x Straddle Lever to Handstand 3 5m Rope climb with legs 4 5 x Leg lifts from L 5 Handstand Hold (Shape) 5 secs
iv Age Group 8 (Jan 1st) Apparatus: Vault: (Min Height 90cm mats) Assessment: 1 Handstand Flatdrop Apparatus: Bars: (Without Spot) Assessment: 1 Upstart, 5 x straidght arm casts 2 Trolley swing into 8 tap swings and pull over Upstart Cast to horizontal, back hip circle imediate 3 undershoot dismount 4 3/4 cast handstand 5 Tight pike hang (8 secs) lower into pike hang (8 secs) 1 Straddle Lever hold (10 secs) 2 Spin prep for (5 secs) 3 Full handstand (2 secs) 4 Cartwheel 5 Split leap or jump (180*) 1 Split, split, straddle jump, straight jump connected 2 Full Spin - Split leap, split leap 3 Round off flic, flic stretch jump 4 Backward walkover flic to 1 5 Handspring to 2 feet rebound jump Apparatus: Physical Preparation: Assessment: 1 1 x Straddle Lever to Handstand 3 5m Rope climb with legs 4 5 x Leg lifts from L 5 Handstand hold (shape) 5 secs
v Age Group 9 (Jan 1st) Apparatus: Vault: (Min Height 100cm) Assessment: 1 Handspring Vault Apparatus: Bars: Assessment: 1 Upstart, cast to horizontal 2 5 x Bwd Giants on loop bar from trolley spring (Spotted) 3 Cast to handstand 4 Cast to horizontal 3/4 giant 5 Clear hip hang (8 secs) 1 Straddle Lever hold (10 secs) 2 1/2 spin 3 Split Jump or Leap, straight jump (180 *) 4 Cartwheel or forward walkover 5 Back walkover 1 Cartwheel, Split, split, straddle, straight jump 2 Full Spin - Switch leap 3 Handspring to 1, handspring to 2, rebound 4 Backward roll to front support 5 Power hurdle Round off, 3 flicks Apparatus: Physical preparation: Assessment: 1 1 x Straddle Lever to Handstand 3 2.5 Rope climb without legs (pike) 4 5 x Leg lifts from L 5 Handstand hold 10 secs
vi Age Group 10 (Jan 1st) Apparatus: Vault: (Mat Height 100cm) Assessment: 1 Fly Spring vault to stacked mats (fall to tummy) Apparatus: Bars: Assessment: 1 3 x Connected upstarts 5 x Bwd Giants on loop bar from trolley swing (not 2 spotted) 3 Cast to handstand (From front support) fall away under swing, long upstart 4 cast to horizontal tap swing into pullover 5 Clear hip hang (8secs) lower into pike hang (8secs) 1 Straddle lever hold (5 secs) lift to straddle stand 2 1/2 spin - 1/2 turn in releve 3 Split Jump or Leap, tuck jump (180*) 4 Forward walkover 5 Backwalkover 1 Cartwheel, split, split, straddle, straight jump 2 Full spin - switch leap, split leap 3 Power hurdle hand spring to 1, handspring to 2, rebound 4 Backward roll to handstand 5 Power hurdle Round off, flic, tuck salto Apparatus: Physical preparation: Assessment: 1 2 x Straddle Lever to Handstand (connected) 3 3m Rope climb without legs (pike) 4 8 x Leg lifts from L 5 Handstand hold 10 secs
vii Age Group 11 (Jan 1st) Apparatus: Vault: (Height 110cm) Assessment: 1 Fly Spring Vault to stacked mats (fall to tummy) Apparatus: Bars: Assessment: 1 5 x Connected upstarts 2 Upstart, cast to 3/4 Handstand 3 3 x Bwd Giants - wooden bar (spotted) 4 Long upstart cast to horizontal flyaway (low metal bar) cast to horizontal, clear circle immediate 5 upstart 1 Straddle lever hold (5 secs) lift to box splits 2 1/1 spin 3 Split Jump or Leap (180*), tuck jump 4 Flic (1 or 2 feet) 5 Cartwheel tuck back 1 Cartwheel, Flic to 2, split, split, straddle jump 2 1/1 spin, switch leap, switch leap 3 Backward roll to handstand 4 Handspring tuck front salto 5 Power hurdle Round off, 3 flics, tuck back salto Apparatus: Physical preparation: Assessment: 0 / 1 / 2 1 2 x Straddle Lever to Handstand (connected) 3 3.5 Rope climb without legs (pike) 4 8 x Leg lifts from L 5 Handstand hold 10 secs
viii Age Group 12 (Jan 1st) Apparatus: Vault: (Height 115cm) Assessment: 1 Flyspring Vault to stacked mats (fall to tummy) Apparatus: Bars: Assessment: 1 Upstart cast to handstand 2 Upstart, cast to horizontal immediate sole circle 3 3 x Bwd Giants - wooden bar (not spotted) 4 Long upstart cast to handstand flyaway (low metal bar) running (or jump) upstart, cast to 5 horizontal, clear circle immediate upstart 1 Coded mount 2 1/1 spin 3 Split Jump or Leap (180*), split jump 180* 4 Flic (1 or 2 feet) 5 Round off (or flic) straight jump 1 Cartwheel, Flic to 2, split, split, straddle, straight jump 2 1/1 spin, switch leap, switch leap 3 Backward roll to handstand 1/2 blind turn fwd roll 4 Handspring (1), handspring (2) tuck front salto 5 Round off flic, straight back salto Apparatus: Physical preparation: Assessment: 0 / 1 / 2 1 2 x Straddle Lever to Handstand (connected) 3 3.5 Rope climb without legs (pike) 4 10 x Leg lifts from L 5 Handstand hold 15 secs
ix Age Group 13 (Jan 1st) Apparatus: Vault: (Height 125cm) Assessment: 1 Up-hill Progression vault (Handspring/Yurchenko) Apparatus: Bars: Assessment: 1 3 x Connected upstart handstands 2 5 x Backward Giants flyaway 3 5 x Bwd Giants with weight transfers (spotted) 4 Level 6+ wooden bar routine 5 Level 7+ metal bar routine 1 Coded Mount 2 Dance series (180*) 3 Switch Leap Acro series (doesn t have to be salto, e.g. Handstand or 4 Walkover - flic) 5 Round off (or flic), tuck salto 1 Cartwheel, Flic to two, Split, split, straddle jump, front tuck salto 2 2/1 spin 3 Dance series inc min of B Value leap 4 Straight Front (can be from handspring) 5 Round off flic straight back salto 1/2 twist or more Apparatus: Physical preparation: Assessment: 1 2 x Straddle Lever to Handstand (connected) 3 3.5 Rope climb without legs (pike) 4 10 x Leg lifts from L 5 Handstand hold 15 secs
x Gymnastics Ireland National Squad Rules Introduction All Gymnastics Ireland Policies and Rules and Regulations must be adhered too http://www.gymnasticsireland.com/structure-policy/general-rules-and-policy Code of Ethics http://gymnasticsireland.org/files/structure%20and%20policies/ethics/gymnasticsireland_code%20 of%20ethics-1.pdf Selection to International events Selection to any event is by the Gymnastics Ireland Selection Policy Once a gymnast is selected to an international event the gymnast will gain automatic selection to the appropriate level National squad. Gymnasts must abide by all National squad rules and regulations and Code of Conduct National Squad Attire The National Competition kit is only purchased when a gymnast has been selected to represent Ireland through the gymnastics Ireland selection policy National attire must be worn at National squads if gymnasts have it otherwise please where your club kit. Leotards and a Squad kit may be supplied or available to purchase Coach A coach must accompany each gymnast at each training session. If a coach is not present then the gymnast is not permitted to train, unless another coach agrees in advance to look after the gymnast. This must be organised two weeks in advance and notified to the NPC/PTM. Gymnasts must work with the Squad coaches and any suggestions must be fully conveyed to their personnel Coach.
xi Attendance Gymnasts are to attend National Squads. If a gymnast cannot attend a training session they must advise the NPC and PTM in writing well in advance of the training session, giving the reasons for non-attendance. If no communication is made then the PTM, will view it that the gymnast is giving up their place on National Squad. Extenuating Circumstances Gymnasts who have pre-arranged engagements such as long term family commitments such as long standing holiday arrangements which conflict with training or competition should notify NPC and PTM in writing no later than one month prior to event. Injury/Illness If a Squad Gymnast is out injured at any time the NPC and PTM should be made aware and kept up to date on their progress. Physiotherapist During National squad or when away on international travel the possibility of a chartered Physiotherapist may be available to treat Gymnasts. Anti-Doping The Gymnast must abide by the Anti-Doping Policy of the Association. National Championships All National Squad gymnasts must compete in National Championships unless a medical request is received and approved by PTM or has permission to miss the competition by the PTM. Code of Conducts If a gymnast is selected to travel to represent Ireland at an International Competition, or an International Training Camp, then they must abide by the rules of the Association whilst travelling and fully co-operate with the officials in charge. Squad Fees The squad Fees are set for the weekend or year and applies to Squad Training and must be paid by the gymnast prior to commencing training. Passport A copy of the photo page of a gymnast s passport must be forwarded to Gymnastics Ireland office along with their acceptance of the National Squad Place Form, signed code of conduct and their Squad Medical Form
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