Gymnastics Levels Program. Levels 1-8 Syllabus

Gymnastics Levels Program Levels 1-8 Syllabus

Table of Contents Introduction, rules, and general Page 2 Page 11 Page 12 Levels 1- Page 13 Page 14 Page 17 Page 20 Level 4 Competition Page 23 Page 27 Level 6 Competition Page 32 Page 38 Level 8 Competition Page 43 Version 14.0 Final Page 1 of 44

Introduction All the design elements and progressions are based on Long Term Participant Development (LTPD). The LTPD model is predicated on the idea that each of physiological, mental/cognitive, and emotional development must be identified and taken into account when developing his optimal training, competition and recovery program. LTPD is inclusive: the principles which underpin LTPD are equally applicable to people of all ages and abilities whether they are participating in elite sport or recreational physical activity. There are seven basic developmental stages for an athlete: 1. Active Start 0-6 years of age Stage Zone Festivals Gym Games National Championships 2. FUNdamentals 6-9 years of age 3. Learn to Train 9-12 years of age 4. Train to Train 12-16 years of age 5. Train to Compete 16-18 years of age 6. Train to Win 18 and up 7. Active for Life - Enter any time Version 14.0 Final Page 2 of 44

The men's Levels Syllabus is aimed at catering for medium to long term recreational gymnasts. MAG's Levels Syllabus is suitable for boys: 8 years and older Who can commit to 120 to 180 minutes of moderate training per session 2 to 4 times per week; Who practice gymnastics year round and enjoy one or two additional seasonal sports; Who will be Active for Life The Levels Syllabus conforms to contemporary gymnastics and includes basic routines and skills performed on all apparatuses. It accommodates many gymnasts and coaches of varying abilities and with a variety of facilities at their disposal. Progress through the Levels Syllabus is skills based - a gymnast may progress to the next level once he is able to satisfactorily perform the skills in his current level. This syllabus is progressive in the way that the physical conditioning and skills in one level provides the basis for the skills in the next level. Acknowledgements The SAGF Men's Technical Committee extends its appreciation to the following institutions and persons for their guidance and assistance in producing the current Levels Syllabus: Allan Chadwick, Derick Scholtz, and Jesse Kitzen-Abelson for the coordination of input from members and related administration. Warren Field, Robert Liefeldt and Sonja Winde for co-coordinating this project in its previous editions since first published in 2001. A special thanks to Bobby Budai for the many hours spent on the previous editions. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) We thank these organisations for their experts, academies and published research. They made available to South Africa invaluable information and teachings from decades of experience. Version 14.0 Final Page 3 of 44

Thank you to all those coaches from around the country who sent in their recommendations. Furthermore to all those coaches, judges, parents and gymnasts who brought to our attention problems and pitfalls of previous programmes. Last but not least, thank you to those regions and clubs that helped us test the water and gave us invaluable feedback, and an opportunity to fine-tune this work. Age Groups An Overview Each Level is sub-divided into age groups in order to increase the number of competitive sections. Ages are taken as of 1 January in the year of competition, as noted on page 11 Prescribed Routines All routines are judged out of points and have the possibility of an additional 0.60 points in bonus for difficulty. Routine Construction The routines have been developed to try and include all basic elements, and should serve as a guide to coaches. A majority of the bonus elements in each Level become required elements within the routines of the following Levels. Each routine has been constructed to try and include elements (modified or otherwise) from all the structure groups as they appear in the FIG Code of Points. Expectations Average gymnasts (the majority) - we expect these gymnasts to spend two years in each Level. Above average gymnasts - we expect these gymnasts to spend one year in each Level. Version 14.0 Final Page 4 of 44

Layout There are NO DRAWINGS of the routines. You will notice that the routine descriptions are very precise (and sometimes long-winded), but this has been done to attempt to clarify. Where possible we have always tried to use the FIG wording and terminology in our routine descriptions as found in the Code of Points (this should also facilitate cross-referencing). Where possible, we have divided the routines into the maximum number of separate sequences each with their own difficulty value. These difficulty values will facilitate judging a gymnast who is unable to perform an element, or leaves out a portion of the routine, or does not complete his routine. Bonus Elements The possibility to achieve bonus points exists in various forms: Upgrading an element Modifying an element Adding an element Increasing amplitude, strength or flexibility Bonus elements or the bonus requirement are indicated in bold type between brackets within the routine description. Bonus points will be awarded when the bonus element is attempted and achieved without any single large error. Judging All routines are judged as per the FIG Code of Points - an abridged version is available as an addendum to this manual. As a result, there are NO DEDUCTIONS listed with each routine. The lists of general deductions and those specific to each apparatus will be found in the Rules section of the manual and the abridged version of the Code of Points. However, there is a general list of deductions for Levels 1-3 addressing common problem areas on Page 13 It is very important that the gymnasts and coaches pay attention to proper technical execution of skills. In this regard judges can have an enormous impact on the development of proper technique by awarding credit for skills when properly executed and by deducting appropriately for improper technique. Such evaluation should only take place in the context of the FIG Code of Points - contemporary techniques should be understood and deductions should not be invented. Version 14.0 Final Page 5 of 44

Coaching This syllabus contains a development structure to steer coaches into deliberately preparing gymnasts with the necessary skills to enable them to cope with the demands of competitive gymnastics. Gymnasts must strive to perform the required skills (elements) with excellence while developing the skills for the next Level. It is commonly accepted that good form and clean routines will be successful. To ensure safe, enjoyable, and memorable experiences for gymnasts the SAGF recommends that participants use the national syllabi guided by appropriately accredited coaches in affiliated clubs. Specialists Gymnasts not yet ready on all apparatuses may participate on fewer apparatuses at Provincial, Regional, District, and/or Club competitions Competitions Rules 1. Only gymnasts registered with the South African Gymnastics Federation may learn, practice, and compete routines from the Levels Syllabus. 1.1. An exception is made for gymnasts registered in Zone 6 countries. 2. All competitions will be judged according to the latest edition of the FIG Code of Points. Rules of Participation 3. Competitions may be arranged by SAGF affiliated Provinces, Regions, Districts, and/or Clubs. 4. Each Level is divided into age groups: ages are taken as at 1 January in the year of competition. 5. A gymnast must compete in the youngest age group relevant to his chronological age. Example: An 11 year old gymnast in Level 4 may not participate in the 13-17 year old age group, as there is an 11-12 year old section more closely matched to his age. Version 14.0 Final Page 6 of 44

6. A gymnast may only compete in one Level during a competition. following: District, Region, or Province at the forthcoming Zone Festivals, Gym Games, or National Championships, gymnasts must score the All-Around Gymnasts All-Around s- Prescribed Routines All-Around s- Optional Routines Levels 1-3 AA (Zone Festivals) - Levels 4-7 & Classes HP 1-2 AA (Gym Games) - Level 8 - AA (National Championships) Classes HP 3-5 AA (National Championships) - Senior Olympic -.00 points AA (National Championships) Specialist Gymnasts Specialist Scores- Prescribed Routines Specialist Scores- Optional Routines Level 8-11.00 per app Classes HP 4-5 8.50 points per app (National Championships) 11.50 per app Senior Olympic - 13.00 per app (Vault = 2 averaged) Scoring 8. A gymnast entering the individual All-Around competition in Levels 1 through 3 must perform prescribed routines on the Floor, Vault, Parallel Bars, and Low Bar. A gymnast entering the individual All-Around competition in Levels 4 through 7 must perform prescribed routines on the Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings, Vault (Levels 5-7 perform one of the prescribed vaults), Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar. Level 8 performs optional routines. 8.1. The sum of the final marks from all four apparatuses in Levels 1-3 and the sum of the final marks from all six apparatuses in Levels 4-8 determines the individual All-Around rankings in each age-group. The winner in each age-group has the highest individual All-Around score. 9. The highest final mark for each apparatus determines the winner for that apparatus. 10. No ties will be broken. Qualification/Specialisation 11. Specialisation in Levels 1-7 and Classes HP 1-2 is not permitted at the National competition. 11.1. Classes HP 4-5 specialists must qualify by obtaining both the prescribed and optional scores listed above. Version 14.0 Final Page 7 of 44

Progression/Regression 12. The Level into which a gymnast is entered remains entirely at the discretion of the coach notwithstanding the gymn score or Level at previous competitions. 13. A gymnast may only participate at the Zone Festivals or Gym Games in the Level for which he qualified. 14. A gymnast should only be entered into a Level for which he is suitably prepared to participate safely. Dress 15. Gymnasts competing in Levels 4 through 8 and Classes HP 1-5 must participate in FIG regulation competition attire. 16. Rights and duties of the gymnast during competition are as per the FIG Code of Points. Warm-ups 17. General warm-up should be for a minimum of 15 minutes - not including grouping and numbering of the gymnasts. 18. Apparatus warm-up prior to the competition should be calculated at 1.5 minutes per gymnast of the largest group per apparatus. 19 one-touch is permitted during the competition for prescribed routines. Coaches 20. Coaches must be formally accredited for the Level in which they wish to assist on the competition floor. 21. Coaches must be dressed neatly in the appropriate tracksuit and foot wear. NO SHORTS ALLOWED. 22. Rights and duties of the coach during competition are as per the FIG Code of Points. Appeals 23. Appeals are allowed. Only the Start Value of an exercise may be questioned. Version 14.0 Final Page 8 of 44

24. The appeal, together with R100, must be submitted by the Team Manager/Coach to the Competition Manager before resumption of the competition in the next rotation. 25. If it is the last rotation then the appeal must be submitted within 5 minutes after the end of the competition. Apparatus 26. The heights of apparatuses for different age groups appear on page 12, otherwise refer to the FIG Code of Points. 27. Supplementary mats, modified apparatus and starting aids may be utilised where stated on page 12 28. All mounts must be performed as per FIG rules, except where stated on the apparatus specifications page (page 12) Judging 29. If a move (except dismount) is attempted and not achieved it may be repeated to regain the value. Relevant deductions will be taken for extra swings, falls and errors in execution. 30. Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the value of the second attempt. No more attempts are permitted. 31. Execution deductions for specific skills may exceed a given assigned (difficulty) value. 32. Prescribed routines must be executed exactly as prescribed. The routine may, however, be changed from left to right bias in its totality. 33. In a prescribed routine, if the gymnasts leave out a skill, deduct: The assigned value of the element (from the Difficulty score) This does not apply to simple steps, turns or arm movements i.e. elements without a difficulty value Leaving out simple steps, turns or arm movements will incur a small deduction each time. 34. Where the floor exercise states 2-3 running there is no limit to running steps in these instances. Gymnasts performing elements and turns on the incorrect side, which result in a change in exercise pattern/routine construction, will incur a medium penalty (from the final score). RULES SHOULD NOT BE MISINTERPRETED BY TAKING THEM IN ISOLATION, BUT MUST BE READ IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT. Version 14.0 Final Page 9 of 44

J General All junior routines are judged using the Code of Points. An abridged version of the Code of Points is available as an addendum to this manual (the FIG version is available from www.fig-gymnastics.com). The version contained in this manual covers all rules regarding judging in general, judging as an E-jury member, and additional rules for the judging of compulsory routines. All rules regarding Difficulty and Start Value, and the difficulty tables are excluded. These will be found in the full version of the Code of Points. We have tried to number the Articles in the abridged version with the same Article numbers as the full version of the Code of Points. As a result you will notice This is intentional as the missing Articles refer to Start Value, Difficulty and D-jury. By maintaining the same Article numbers for both versions, we hope to facilitate reference regardless of which version a judge is using. Additional Articles and wording included for the purpose of judging compulsory exercises are printed in italics. These will not be found in the FIG Code of Points. Courses Regions wishing to present courses at the various levels must apply with the MTC Administrator. Courses must be presented by approved Course Leaders (facilitators) and are therefore subject to the availability of Course Leaders. Previous Qualifications In each and every FIG cycle all existing judges are required to re-qualify at the various levels. This re-qualification will include examinations. All judges, regardless of level, are required to be registered members of the SAGF and must judge at least 6 competitions in a two-year period and 12 competitions each cycle to keep their qualification valid. Separate courses will be held for each level. Version 14.0 Final Page 10 of 44

South African Gymnastics Federation Age groups as of 1 January in the year of competition Level Class Age Group(s) Events/Competitions Level 1 6-7 years, 8-9 years, 10-12 years Zone Festivals Level 2 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-13 years Zone Festivals Level 3 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-13 years Zone Festivals Class HP1 7-8 years Gym Games Level 4 9-10 years, 11-12 years, 13-17 years Gym Games Class HP2 9-10 years Gym Games Level 5 11-12 years, 13-14 years, 15-17 years Gym Games Class HP3 11-12 years National Championships Level 6 12-13 years, 14-17 years, 18 years and older Gym Games Class HP4 13-14 years National Championships Level 7 14-15 years, 16-17 years, 18 years and older Gym Games Class HP5 15-16 years National Championships Level 8 13-15 years, 16 years and older National Championships Senior Olympic 17 and older National Championships Version 14.0 Final Page 11 of 44

2 1 3 Apparatus Specifications 2 1 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Floor Ideal- FIG 12m x 12m, or 2m x 12m carpet Ideal- FIG 12m x 12m, or 2m x 12m carpet Ideal- FIG 12m x 12m, or 2m x 12m carpet Vault Springboard and 20cm landing mat Springboard and 60cm landing mat Springboard and 80cm landing mat Parallel Bars Low parallel bars that permit a jump to support Low parallel bars that permit a jump to support Low parallel bars that permit a jump to support Low Bar Low horizontal bar set from 1.35m 1.55m Low horizontal bar set from 1.35m 1.55m Low horizontal bar set from 1.35m 1.55m Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Floor Ideal- Pommel Horse 40cm mushroom 40cm mushroom Springboard for mounting permitted; 40cm mushroom Springboard for mounting permitted; 40cm mushroom FIG standard height and no mounting apparatus Still Rings FIG standard height Additional 20-40cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 20-40cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 20-40cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 10-20cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 10cm safety mats permitted Vault Parallel Bars Springboard and 20cm landing mats; Additional 10cm safety mats permitted High enough to swing in bent knee position without touching floor (max FIG height) Additional 10-20cm safety mats permitted Springboard 11 and 12 yrs - 1.15m 13 and 14 yrs - 1.25m 15 to 17 yrs - 1.35m FIG standard height Additional 10-20cm safety mats permitted 12 to 13 yrs - 1.25m 14 yrs and older - 1.35m FIG standard height Additional 10-20cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 10cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 10-20cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 10cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 10cm safety mats permitted Horizontal Bar FIG standard height Additional 20-40cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 20-40cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 20-40cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additonal 10-20cm safety mats permitted FIG standard height Additional 10cm safety mats permitted Version 14.0 Final Page 12 of 44

Level 1-3 General Judging Rules Bunny hop- The o 16-30 = 0.1 deduction o 31-45 = deduction o 46-90 = 0.5 deduction o Below horizontal = no value be vertical. If the hop is low, give the value but deduct as follows: Parallel Bar swings- apply the usual deductions when deviating from the required angles o 1-15 = 0.1 deduction o 16-30 = deduction o 31-45 = 0.5 deduction Low bar: o Legs touching quickly = deduction o Quick sit = 0.5 deduction o Sitting on the bar while doing the turns = 1.0 deduction o Knee circles- deduct for bent legs only when the leg is bent in the hang phase Version 14.0 Final Page 13 of 44

FLOOR EXERCISE LEVEL 1 DESCRIPTION (A-D) 1. Stand with arms upward, lower arms sideways to shoulder height, walk 2 steps forward with pointed feet and straight legs, step with back foot to close legs 2. Swing arms forward, roll forward to crouch, immediate stretch jump to stand with arms upward 3. Crouch, lower arms forward, [ from stand fall to seat with straight legs ] ½ backward roll to momentary nape stand with arms extended behind head VALUE 0.7 1.2 (0.8) (0.4) 1.0 (0.8) (0.2) PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS - Smooth transition from fall to roll - May use hands to break fall on bonus COMMON ERRORS - Bent legs - Large hip angle in nape stand 4. Roll forward to long-sit whilst keeping arms upward 0.8 - Poor flexibility 5. Circle arms backward, push up to rear support and turn to front support 0.8 - Show hip extension 6. Double-leg jump into tucked handstand (bunny-hop) Lower legs together to end in crouch 7. Raise arms forward, press to headstand with tucked legs (2s) [ headstand with straight legs (2s) ]. Return to crouch and raise arms forward 8. Lower arms to place hands flat on floor next to feet, straighten legs whilst keeping hands touching floor (2s) 9. Raise torso to stand with arms upward. Lower arms sideways to shoulder height and rise to toe stand (2s). Lower heels to stand with arms upward 1.2 1.7 1.0 1.0 - Hop from support on balls of feet - Hips and back too low - Push head off floor before feet touch - Hands should be flat on the floor and next to feet - Insufficient hold - Most of hand touching = 0.1 deduction - Fingers touching = deduction - Nothing touching = 0.5 deduction - Insufficient hold - Insufficient hold Version 14.0 Final Page 14 of 44

VAULT LEVEL 1 : Stretch jump tuck stretch out before landing (Springboard and 20cm landing mat) PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS COMMON ERRORS - Show a distinct tuck by grabbing shins - Lack of amplitude - Not grabbing shins on tuck = 0.5 deduction : [ clear kick out before landing ] : [ stuck landing] PARALLEL BARS LEVEL 1 1. Jump with straight arms to support 1.4 - Hips at 90 on the bonus - Bent arms [ jump to L-tucked support (2s), straighten legs downward ] 2. Walk six (6) steps forward in support 2.4 (0.4 each) - Keep body tight and stretched - Stopping - Bent arms in support phases 3. Raise legs and straddle across bars, bend legs and swing upwards off bars to rear support 1.1 - Keep legs straight when raising legs to straddle on bars - Bent legs when raising legs to straddle on bars 4. Swing backward to horizontal, swing forward with stretched body 1.4 (0.7) (0.7) - Hips lower than horizontal - Piking in the hips 5. Swing backward to horizontal, swing forward with stretched body 1.4 (0.7) (0.7) - Hips lower than horizontal - Piking in the hips 6. Swing backward to horizontal [ swing > horizontal ], Dismount to the side 1.7 (0.7) (1.0) - Keep hands off bar on landing - Keep torso upright on landing - Hips lower than horizontal - Bent legs - Holding bar on landing Version 14.0 Final Page 15 of 44

LOW BAR LEVEL 1 1. Stand straight, hold the bar with both hands in overgrip, pull over the bar with tucked legs [ pull over with straight legs ] to front support 2. Swing right leg sideways over the bar 3. Scissors support, change left hand to undergrip 4. ½ turn left and swing left leg backward over bar 5. Front support 6. Slow forward roll [ forward roll with straight legs ] 1.7 7. Lower feet to stand 0.8 2.6 (2.0) (0.6) 1.2 1.0 1.5 0.6 - Shoulder width grip - Lack of rhythm - Laying on bar - Show a clear support from the bar - Sitting on bar - Lack of rhythm - Bent legs - Show a clear support from the bar - Sitting on bar - Lack of rhythm - Show a clear support from the bar - Laying on bar - Lack of rhythm - Bent legs - Show a clear support from the bar - Laying on bar - Lack of rhythm - Additional swings Version 14.0 Final Page 16 of 44

FLOOR EXERCISE LEVEL 2 (A-D) 1. Stand with arms upward, step forward, kick to handstand [ hold handstand 2s ] 2. Lower legs atypically and step back to momentary lunge with arms sideways/upward. Close back leg to stand with arms upward, lower arms sideways to shoulder height 3. With straight legs roll forward, Immediate stretch jump with 180 turn to stand and face D-A, arms upward (D-A) 4. Raise left leg up into single leg L-tuck scale, arms sideways at shoulder height (2s) 1.2 0.5 2.0 (1.0) (1.0) 5. Extend left leg and step forward into cartwheel left 1.7 - No pauses 6. Momentary side lunge with trailing arm upward and leading arm sideways at shoulder height. Close legs with ¼ turn backward lifting lead arm upward 7. Lower arms forward and fall rearward with straight legs into straddled backward roll [ backward roll with straight legs and straight arms to straddled finish ] 8. Stand straddled raise arms forward/sideways with back held horizontal (2s) 9. Lower arms and press with straddled legs to headstand with straight legs (2s), Lower to crouch, rise to stand with arms upward 1.0 ` 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 - Keep arms straight - Bent arms - Handstand < 90 - No pauses - Bent legs before forward roll - 90 hip angle - Hip angle < 90 - Insufficient hold - No pauses - May use hands to break fall in backward roll - Press should be continuous - Push head off floor before feet touch - Insufficient hold - Insufficient hold - Bent legs Version 14.0 Final Page 17 of 44

VAULT LEVEL 2 Front handspring onto 60 cm mats lie on back in finished position (Springboard and 60cm landing mat) PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS COMMON ERRORS - Jump to both hands with a straight body through handstand - Leg separation on pre-flight - Keep body rigid throughout - Bent arms - Piking through handstand - Lack of body tightness : [ correct arm swing on take off ] : [ pass through nominal handstand post entry ] PARALLEL BARS LEVEL 2 1. Jump with straight arms to L-tucked support (2s) [ jump to L-support (2s) ] - 90 hip angle - Bent arms 1.0 - Insufficient hold - Hips < 90 2. Extend hips and kick legs forward 1.0 3. Swing backward to horizontal, swing forward to horizontal 1.2 (0.6) (0.6) - Piking in hips - Low swings 4. Swing backward to horizontal, swing forward to horizontal 1.2 (0.6) (0.6) - Piking in hips - Low swings 5. Straddle with straight legs across bars. Replace hands forward, ahead of legs 0.6 - Exercise should be continuous - Bent legs 6. Pull forward on bars with straight arms, swing backward with straight legs and close - Exercise should be continuous 1.0 to end in front support 7. Swing forward to horizontal, swing backward to horizontal 1.2 (0.6) (0.6) - Piking in hips - Low swings 8. Swing forward to horizontal, swing backward to horizontal [ swing to handstand ] 1.2 (0.6) (0.6) - Piking in hips - Low swings 9. Dismount to the side - Keep hands off bar on landing - Bent legs 1.0 - Keep torso upright on landing - Holding bar on dismount Version 14.0 Final Page 18 of 44

LOW BAR LEVEL 2 1. Stand straight, hold the bar with both hands in overgrip, pull over the bar with piked body to front support 2. Swing right leg sideways over the bar Scissors support 3. Drop back and knee circle up with straight arms, front support 1.2 (1.0) (0.2) 1.2 (1.0) (0.2) 2.0 - Shoulder width grip - Show a clear support from the bar - Allowed to bend on the way down and at the top to hook on - Must show the scissor hang with straight legs at the bottom - Show a clear support from the bar - Keep arms straight - Bent legs - Sitting on bar - Lack of rhythm - Sitting on bar - Bent legs at the bottom of the hang phase 4. Change left hand to undergrip ½ turn to the left and swing left leg backward over bar, front support 1.1 (0.9) (0.2) - Sitting on bar - Lack of rhythm 5. Cast to horizontal [ cast > horizontal ] 1.2 6. Backward hip circle through front support 1.7 - Keep arms straight - Bent arms 7. Underswing at bar height to dismount [ underswing > bar height ] - Keep hips at bar during underswing - Dropped hips 1.0 - Keep torso upright on landing Version 14.0 Final Page 19 of 44

FLOOR EXERCISE LEVEL 3 (A-D) 1. Stand, take 2 steps forward while circling arms backward and hurdle Cartwheel-off, stretch jump to momentary stand and lower arms forward 2. Fall rearward and backward roll with straight arms [ backward roll through handstand ] to crouch (D-A) 3. Place hands, bunny hop, extend to handstand 1.6 (1.2) (0.4) 1.5 1.5 - Hurdle from one leg - Keep legs straight throughout - Bent arms - Approach handstand with bent legs then extend them to finish in handstand - Bent arms - Angle deviations 4. Roll forward to stand 1.0 - Keep arms straight in roll - Bent arms 5. Step left leg forward to front scale on left leg, arms forward/sideways (2s) [ shoulder and knee of left leg > hips ] 1.0 6. Raise torso with shoulders extended, swing and step right leg forward to immediate cartwheel right 1.2 7. Step left leg forward with ½ turn, arms up. Immediate cartwheel left 1.2 8. ¼ turn outward (left) to stand with arms upward and then lower arms against sides 0.4 - Keep legs straight - Shoulders and feet at same height - Insufficient hold Version 14.0 Final Page 20 of 44

VAULT LEVEL 3 Front handspring onto 80 cm mats lie on back in finished position (Springboard and 80cm landing mat) PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS COMMON ERRORS - Jump to both hands with a straight body through handstand - Leg separation on pre-flight - Keep body rigid throughout - Bent arms - Piking through handstand - Lack of body tightness : [ correct arm swing on take off ] : [ pass through nominal handstand post entry] PARALLEL BARS LEVEL 3 1. Jump to front support with straight arms 1.0 - Bent arms 2. Swing forward to horizontal Swing backward > 30 above horizontal 1.4 (0.6) (0.8) - Low swings - Piking in hips 3. Swing forward to L-support (2s) - 90 hip angle - Insufficient hold 1.2 - Hips < 90 4. Press to straddled forward roll, pushing to rear support and straddle with legs across - Keep legs straight - Bent legs 1.4 bars 5. Bend legs and swing upwards off bars to rear support with legs straight and together 0.5 6. Swing backward to horizontal, swing forward to horizontal 1.2 (0.6) (0.6) - Piking in hips - Low swings 7. Swing backward to 30 above horizontal [ swing > 45 above horizontal ], swing forward to horizontal 1.4 (0.8) (0.6) - Piking in hips - Low swings 8. Swing backward to 30 above horizontal [ swing to handstand ] Dismount to the side 1.3 (0.8) (0.5) - Keep hands off bar on landing - Keep torso upright on landing - Bent legs - Holding bar on dismount Version 14.0 Final Page 21 of 44

LOW BAR LEVEL 3 1. From springboard, jump running glide and scissors kip with bent knee swing to scissors support [ scissors kip with straight legs to scissors support ] 2. Sit on bar and change both hands to undergrip 3. Lift to scissors support Mill circle forward, scissors support 4. ½ turn to the left and swing left leg backward over bar Front support 5. Cast to 30 above horizontal 1.4 6. Backward hip circle through support 1.7 7. Cast feet onto bar straddled and stoop dismount to stand [ underswing > bar height ] 1.2 1.4 (1.2) (0.2) 0.6 2.0 (0.2) (1.8) 1.1 (0.9) (0.2) - To award bonus, legs must be - Sitting on bar straight from start to finish - Straighten legs in scissors support - Lack of rhythm - Change hands simultaneously - Show a clear support from the bar - Sitting on bar - Lack of rhythm - Show a clear support from the bar - Sitting on bar - Lack of rhythm - Additional swings - Continuous swing from hip circle and then cast for the dismount - Keep legs straight - Dismount with upward motion - Keep torso upright on landing - Bent arms - Stopping before the next cast - Bent legs Version 14.0 Final Page 22 of 44

FLOOR EXERCISE LEVEL 4 (A-C) 1. Stand with arms upward, walk 2 steps forward while circling arms backward to - Keep body tight and stretched on full 1.0 sides, step feet together, immediate stretch jump with 360 turn to stand turn 2. 2-3 running steps, dive roll [ dive roll performed with swallow body shape ] - Head height 1.7 - On dive roll contact with hands and control roll 3. Stand, step left leg forward, arms sideways scissors jump 0.5 - Land scissors jump on right leg 4. Step left leg to front scale with arms forward/sideways and knee > hip height (2s) Raise torso, swing right leg forward step turn to face C-B 1.0 - Keep legs straight - Shoulders and feet at same height - Lack of amplitude - Bent legs - Low chest (C-B) 5. Step left leg forward, kick to handstand with shoulder block and hop Roll forward with straight arms 1.5 (1.0) (0.5) 6. Stand, step forward and cartwheel-off 1.0 7. Fall rearward with straight legs and backward roll [ backward roll through handstand ] to crouch then stretch jump with 45 right turn to face B-D 1.0 (B-D) 8. Power hurdle, round-off to 1.7 (1.0) Controlled rebound with arms upward to stand and then lower arms against sides (0.7) - Keep arms straight - Bent arms - Keep arms straight - Bent legs - Bent arms - Complete extension on hurdle jump - Keep legs straight - Taking steps instead of power hurdle - Landing round-off with chest in front of feet * Routine can be modified to favour other leg Version 14.0 Final Page 23 of 44

MUSHROOM LEVEL 4 5 double leg circles + dismount oblique to the mushroom DESCRIPTION VALUE COMMON ERRORS 1. Double leg circle 1.8 - Beginning circle in a one handed support 2. Double leg circle 1.8 - Angular deviation 3. Double leg circle 1.8 4. Double leg circle 1.8 5. Double leg circle and finish oblique to the mushroom 2.2 - Finishing 5 th circle behind the mushroom * The Schwabenflank to wende dismount is a 90 Czechkehr turn in front support followed by a 180 wende turn to standing. Body lands next to hands, 270 in total. : [ replace 3 rd circle with a 180 spindle- in a maximum of 2 circles ] : [ replace 5 th circle with a Schwabenflank to wende dismount (270 turn)] * The dismount bonus is not awarded if performed as a 180 kehr off STILL RINGS LEVEL 4 DESCRIPTION VALUE PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS 1. From hanging, lift legs to L-hang position (2s) - 90 hip angle 1.2 - Keep legs straight 2. Pull with bent arms and lift with bent body and legs to stretched inverted hang - Can bend legs after L when pulling [ perform pull to inverted hang with straight legs ] 1.0 to inverted hang - Keep head neutral 3. Lower rearward with piked body to drag hang - Keep body stretched 0.5 Pull to piked inverted hang 4. Cast out forward 0.7 - Show extension prior to down swing 5. Swing backward, swing forward 2.4 (1.2) (1.2) 6. Swing backward, swing forward 2.4 (1.2) (1.2) 7. Swing backward and release to stretched dismount 1.2 - Keep torso upright on landing - Insufficient hold - Hips < 90 COMMON ERRORS - Knees < height of shoulders - Hips < height of shoulders - Knees < height of shoulders - Hips < height of shoulders Version 14.0 Final Page 24 of 44

VAULT LEVEL 4 Tucked somersault forward from springboard PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS COMMON ERRORS - Show distinct tuck - Lack of amplitude - Kick out for landing - Incomplete tuck - Deep landing : [ piked somersault ] : [ stuck landing ] PARALLEL BARS LEVEL 4 1. Jump to long hang swing and swing forward, swing backward 0.8 (0.4) - Legs can bend if necessary - Legs apart (0.4) 2. Swing forward, swing backward 0.8 (0.4) - Legs can bend if necessary - Legs apart (0.4) 3. Rise to upper arm 0.6 - Keep legs straight in upper arm - Bent legs 4. Swing legs forward to momentary inverted pike position 1.0 - Keep legs straight in pike - Bent legs 5. Open legs upwards and roll forward to straddle sit on the bar, move hands in front - Keep legs straight - Bent legs 0.9 of hips 6. From sitting straddle, press to straddled forward shoulder roll [ press to shoulder - Press should be continuous 1.4 stand (2s) roll forward to straddle sit ] - Keep legs straight 7. Push to rear support, with legs straight and straddled across bars 0.6 - Keep legs straight - Bent legs on straddle 8. Bend legs and swing upwards off bars to rear support with legs straight and together 0.5 9. Swing backward, swing forward 0.8 (0.4) (0.4) - Swings lower than horizontal - Piking in hips 10. Swing backward, swing forward 0.8 (0.4) (0.4) - Swings lower than horizontal - Piking in hips 11. Swing backward to 45 above horizontal [ to handstand ] push off dismount - Keep hands off bar on landing - Knees < height of shoulders in back 1.2 (0.7) - Keep torso upright swing (0.5) - Holding bar on dismount Version 14.0 Final Page 25 of 44

HORIZONTAL BAR LEVEL 4 1. Overgrip hang: hip pull over to front support [ Pre swing whip start (lift feet forward, arch backward, underswing forward), swing backward, swing forward to ¾ giant ] 2. Cast to horizontal, Backward hip-circle through support 1.5 - Keep legs straight - Use bent arms for both pull over variations - Additional whips - Bent legs 1.8 (0.8) (1.0) - Keep arms and legs straight - Bent arms 3. Underswing forward [underswing > horizontal] 1.0 - Hips dropping from bar 4. Swing backward, Swing forward 5. Swing backward, Swing forward 2.0 (1.0) (1.0) 2.0 (1.0) (1.0) 6. Swing backward and stretched dismount to stand 1.1 - Keep torso upright on landing - Maintain correct tap swing - Swing lower than horizontal - Maintain correct tap swing - Swing lower than horizontal Version 14.0 Final Page 26 of 44

FLOOR EXERCISE LEVEL 5 (A-C) 1. Stand, 2-3 running steps, dive roll [ front somersault ], headspring, fall forward to front support 2. With a push-up action swing right leg forward and turn 90 left to end in straddled stand with back held horizontal and arms forward/sideways (C-B) 3. Place hands on floor, jump to handstand, turn 45 to face C-B, and roll forward with straight arms, Stretch jump with 180 turn to stand 4. Fall rearward with straight legs and backward roll through handstand to stand 5. Swing left leg backward with 180 pirouette on right foot, step left leg forward into front scale, arms forward/sideways (2s), return back to standing on two feet with arms up 6. Step forwards and kick to momentary handstand, roll forward to kneeling on left knee, stand up with 135 left turn (B-D) 7. Stand, 2-3 running steps, round-off [ flic-flac ] controlled rebound with arms upward to stand and then lower arms against sides 3.0 (1.5) (1.5) 0.5 1.5 (1.0) (0.5) 1.0 1.2 1.0 1.2 (0.7) (0.5) - Head height, contact with hands and control the roll - Extend body on push from the headspring - Keep arms straight - Legs should be straight when feet leave floor - Lack of amplitude - Bent arms - Bent legs approaching handstand - Keep arms straight - Bent legs - Bent arms - Keep legs straight - Bent legs - Shoulders and feet at same height - Insufficient hold - Keep legs straight during snap down - Extra steps before kicking to handstand * Routine can be modified to favour other leg Version 14.0 Final Page 27 of 44

MUSHROOM LEVEL 5 9 double leg circles + Schwabenflank to wende dismount DESCRIPTION VALUE COMMON ERRORS 1. Double leg circle 1.0 - Beginning circle in a one handed support 2. Double leg circle 1.0 3. Double leg circle 1.0 - Completing bonus spindle in more than two circles 4. Double leg circle 1.0 - Not square to horse after spindle 5. Double leg circle 1.0 6. Double leg circle 1.0 - Not square to horse after Czechkehr 7. Double leg circle 1.0 8. Double leg circle 1.0 9. Double leg circle 1.0 - Not completing the required 270 turn on the dismount 10. Schwabenflank to wende dismount (270 turn) 0.4 - If the dismount is performed as a kehr off, no value is given : [ replace 3 rd circle with a 180 spindle in a maximum of two circles ] : [ replace 6 th circle with a Czechkehr ] Version 14.0 Final Page 28 of 44

STILL RINGS LEVEL 5 1. From hanging, lift legs to L-hang position (2s) 2. Pull with straight arms and lift with bent body and straight legs to stretched inverted 1.1 hang 3. Lower rearward with stretched body and straddled legs through back lever [ hold straddled back lever (2s) ] 1.2 1.1-90 hip angle - Insufficient hold - Hips < 90 - Neutral head position - Bent legs - Keep head in line with body, open hip angle - Keep body stretched on drag hang - Hip angle > 15 - Angle deviation of lever 4. Pull to piked inverted hang 0.5 5. Cast out forward 0.7 - Show body extension prior to down swing 6. Swing backward, 1.4 (0.7) - - Low swing Swing forward (0.7) - 7. Swing backward, 1.4 (0.7) - - Low swing Swing forward (0.7) - 8. Swing backward to inlocate 1.2 - Keep body stretched - Piking in hips 9. Swing backward and release to stretched - Keep torso upright on landing 0.8 dismount ` VAULT LEVEL 5 Front handspring to land on feet over vault table with springboard Front handspring with ¼ turn in on flight and ¼ off flight to stand PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS COMMON ERRORS PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS COMMON ERRORS - Clean pre-flight entry - Pass through handstand and block off - Leg separation on pre-flight - Bent arms - Pike in body - Clean pre-flight entry - Pass through handstand and block off - Leg separation on pre-flight - Angle deviation through the top 9.7 Bonus : [ stuck landing ] Version 14.0 Final Page 29 of 44

PARALLEL BARS LEVEL 5 1. Jump to long hang and swing forward, Swing backward 2. Swing forward, Swing backward 3. Swing forward to glide kip to support, swing backward [ swing 45 ] 4. Swing forward, Swing backward 5. Swing forward and straddle with straight legs across bars Replace hands forward, ahead of legs 6. Press to shoulder stand (2s) 0.6 () () 0.6 () () 1.3 (1.0) () 0.6 () () 7. Shoulder roll forward through to backward swing in upper arm hang 1.0 8. Backward uprise to support swing forward to L-support (2s) 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) 9. From L-support lift and swing backward to horizontal [ L press to handstand ] 0.8 10. Swing forward 11. Swing backward to handstand 12. Dismount through front support to stand 0.8 1.2 0.7 0.5 - Legs can bend if necessary - Straighten legs prior to kip - Keep arms straight - Bent arms - Keep legs straight - Bent legs - Press should be continuous - Keep legs straight - Shoulders should contact the bars - Swings lower than horizontal - Piking in hips - Swings lower than horizontal - Insufficient hold - 90 hip angle - Insufficient hold - Hips < 90 - Keep hands off bar on landing - Keep torso upright - Piking in hips - Swings lower than horizontal - Handstand < 45 - Handstand 45-90 - Holding bar on dismount Version 14.0 Final Page 30 of 44

HORIZONTAL BAR LEVEL 5 1. Overgrip hang: Pre swing whip start (lift feet forward, arch backward, underswing forward), swing backward 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) 2. Swing forward, swing backward 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) 3. Swing forward, swing backward 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) 4. Swing forward, swing backward [ replace with Swing forward ½ turn, swing 1.0 (0.5) forward, swing backward to horizontal with mixed grip, regrip to overgrip ] (0.5) 5. Swing forward and glide kip up through front support 1.4 - Keep legs straight - Additional whips - Bent legs - Swings lower than horizontal - Swings lower than horizontal - Swings lower than horizontal - Leg separation - Bent arms - Pausing after kip - Keep arms straight - Kip to cast should be continuous 6. Cast > horizontal 1.2 - Angle deviation 7. Backward hip-circle through support 1.2 - Keep arms straight - Bent arms 8. Underswing forward > horizontal 1.0 - Low underswing 9. Swing backward and stretched dismount to stand [ swing forward and somersault backward in tuck, pike, or layout ] 0.6 - Keep torso upright on landing Version 14.0 Final Page 31 of 44

FLOOR EXERCISE LEVEL 6 (A-C) 1. Stand, 2-3 running steps front handspring, Dive roll [ front somersault ] Headspring, step right leg forward with 135 pirouette on right foot to face C-B (C-B) 2.7 (1.2) (0.5) (1.0) - Extended arm trunk angle as hands touch floor - Head height - Extended body after push - Lack of amplitude 2. Stand, power hurdle Round-off, Arabian stretch jump (jump with 180 turn) to momentary landing 1.4 (0.5) (0.9) - Round-off should land square before jump - Angle deviation of feet prior to Arabian stretch jump 3. Roll forward to straddled stand with back held horizontal and arms forward/sideways (2s) 1.0 4. Place hands on floor, jump to handstand turn 180, pike and lower legs, to stand 1.2 - Keep legs straight after jump - Bent legs approaching handstand 5. Fall rearward with straight legs and backward roll through handstand, lower legs - Keep arms straight - Bent arms 1.0 and jump with 45 right turn to stand to face B-D (B-D) 6. Stand, 2-3 running steps, round-off, Flic-flac [ flic-flac ] Controlled rebound with arms upward to stand and then lower arms against sides 2.1 (0.5) (1.1) (0.5) - Keep legs straight during snap down - Land round-off with feet in front of body * Routine can be modified to favour other leg Version 14.0 Final Page 32 of 44

POMMEL HORSE LEVEL 6 * score will be determined by AVERAGING the deductions from the Pommel Horse and Mushroom routines and then subtracted from the SV 1. From stand at end of horse, jump to ½ circle in cross support (inward loop) with ¼ turn left to rear support sideways with right hand on the pommel 2. Swing left leg backward, Swing right leg backward, front support 3. Swing left leg forward and move right leg forward while moving left hand onto left pommel in front of right hand. Swing left leg back swing right leg back while moving right hand onto right pommel 4. Swing left leg forward, undercut to the right [ scissor swing forward to swing support ] 5. Swing left leg forward 6. Swing right leg forward to dismount with ¼ turn left to stand 0.8 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) 1.2 ( per swing) 0.7 0.5 0.5 4.7 - Mount with feet together from floor - Jumping with legs apart - Sitting - Lead foot should reach shoulder - Lack of amplitude height - Upper leg should not pike forward - Piking forward with upper leg - Skip if bonus is performed - Lead foot should reach shoulder height - Swing left leg forward to dismount with ¼ turn right if bonus is performed - Lead foot should reach shoulder height - Lack of amplitude - Lack of amplitude * Special note: If the bonus is performed, skip sequence 5 (but still give credit) and proceed to swing left leg forward to dismount with ¼ turn right to stand * Routine can be modified for clockwise swing Version 14.0 Final Page 33 of 44

MUSHROOM LEVEL 6 * Routine must include a Czechkehr OR flair, 360 spindle, and a Schwabenflank to wende dismount in this order * There is no set number of circles in the routine outside of the required skills 1. Czechkehr OR flair 1.6 2. 360 spindle 1.6 3. Schwabenflank to wende dismount (270 turn) [ dismount upgrade to 360 Russian wende swing (540 turn) ] 1.5 4.7-360 spindle may use a maximum of 4 circles to complete (¼ each circle) - Beginning circle in a one handed support - Not square to horse after turns - Lack of amplitude in flair - Not completing the required 270 turn - If the dismount is performed as a 180 kehr off, no value is given STILL RINGS LEVEL 6 1. Assisted to support, [ muscle up to support] raise legs to L-support (2s) 2. Lower backward to stretched inverted hang 0.5 3. Lower rearward with stretched body and straddled legs to straddled back lever (2s). 1.2 (1.0) Lower to drag hang (0.2) 4. Pull to piked inverted hang 0.5 5. Cast out forward 0.6 1.2 - Fully straighten arms - Turn rings out - 90 hip angle in L-support - Open hip angle - Keep body stretched on drag hang - Bent arms - Rings turned in - Insufficient hold - Hips < 90 - Insufficient hold - Hip angle > 15 in lever - Angle deviation of lever - Show body extension prior to down swing 6. Swing backward, 1.6 (0.8) - - Low swing Swing forward (0.8) - 7. Swing backward to inlocate 1.5 - Keep body stretched - Piking in hips 8. Swing backward 0.8 - - Low swing 9. Swing forward to dislocate and release to - Keep torso upright on landing 1.5 dismount. Version 14.0 Final Page 34 of 44

VAULT LEVEL 6 Gymnast chooses 1 of the 3 vaults Front handspring Tsukahara handspring Yurchenko handspring PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE COMMON ERRORS COMMON ERRORS EXPECTATIONS EXPECTATIONS EXPECTATIONS COMMON ERRORS - Clean pre-flight entry - Pass through handstand and block off - Bent arms - Pike in body - Bent legs - Clean pre-flight entry - Pass through handstand and block off - Leg separation on pre-flight - Angle deviation through the top - Bent legs - Clean pre-flight entry - Pass through handstand and block off - Bent arms 9.0 Bonus : [ stuck landing ] 9.7 Version 14.0 Final Page 35 of 44

PARALLEL BARS LEVEL 6 1. Jump glide kip to support, Swing backward to 45 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) - Mount inside the uprights if not performing Moy - Bent arms - Bent legs 2. Layaway to upper arm and swing forward [ Moy to upper arm hang ] - Layaway with straight legs, delay leg bend - Early bend 0.7 if Moy is performed - Swiping the floor on the bonus 3. Swing backward, back uprise to support 0.5 4. Swing forward to L-support (2s) 0.5-90 hip angle - Insufficient hold - Hips < 90 5. Press to shoulder stand (2s) [ press to handstand (2s) lower to momentary 1.0 - Press should be continuous - Insufficient hold shoulder stand ] 6. From shoulder stand roll forward to upper arm, Swing backward and swing forward 1.2 (0.4) (0.4) (0.4) 7. Front uprise to sit in straddled support, bend legs and swing upwards off bars to rear support, swing backward 0.6 8. Swing forward, swing backward to handstand 1.0 (0.4) (0.6) 9. Swing forward and straddle with straight legs across bars. Replace hands forward ahead of legs, pull forward on bars with straight arms, swing backward with 0.4 straight legs and close to end in front support 10. Swing forward, swing backward to layaway 0.8 (0.4) (0.4) 11. Bail to long hang swing flyaway 1.7 - Enter straddle with straight legs - Bending legs prior to rear support in straddle - Handstand 45-90 - - Open shoulder angle on bail - Bent legs - Low bail - Swiping the floor * Special note: If the gymnast is not performing the Moy, mount inside the uprights to ensure that the dismount will finish off the end of the bars Version 14.0 Final Page 36 of 44

HORIZONTAL BAR LEVEL 6 1. Overgrip hang: Pre swing whip start (lift feet forward, arch backward, underswing forward), swing backward 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) - Keep legs straight - Additional whips - Bent legs 2. Swing forward, swing backward 0.8 (0.4) (0.4) 3. Swing forward, swing backward [ back uprise to horizontal and clear hip circle to horizontal ] 0.8 (0.4) (0.4) - Swings lower than horizontal 4. Swing forward, ½ turn > horizontal to double over grip - Change both hands - Swings lower than horizontal 1.2 - Leg separation 5. Swing forward, swing backward 0.8 (0.4) (0.4) - Swings lower than horizontal 6. Swing forward, glide kip up through front support - Keep arms straight - Swings lower than horizontal 1.1 - Kip to cast should be continuous - Stopping after kip 7. Cast to horizontal 1.0 - Low cast 8. Backward hip-circle through support 0.5 - Keep arms straight - Bent arms 9. Underswing forward, swing backward 1.0 (0.6) (0.4) - Swings lower than horizontal 10. Swing forward to back somersault dismount (tucked, piked or stretched) 1.2 ` Version 14.0 Final Page 37 of 44

FLOOR EXERCISE LEVEL 7 (A-C) 1. Stand, 2-3 running steps, front handspring, Tucked front somersault 2. Straddle jump to prone (Shushanova), push up to front support 0.5 3. Pull knees inward between hands and kneel, circle arms backward and place hands on floor Jump with legs together to handstand [ press to handstand (2s) ] Turn 135, pike stoop down to face C-B C-B 4. Power hurdle, round-off Arabian jump, Punch dive roll, immediate stretch jump ½ turn 5. Fall rearward with straight legs and backward roll through handstand, Lower legs and jump with 45 right turn to stand to face B-D B-D 6. Stand, 2-3 running steps, round-off flic-flac, Flic-flac [ replace second flic-flac with tucked somersault ] Controlled rebound with arms upward to stand and then lower arms against sides 2.8 (1.1) (1.7) 1.0 (0.5) (0.5) 1.8 (0.8) (1.0) 1.0 (0.7) () 2.3 (0.9) (0.9) (0.5) - Tight arch and head back - Head height - Keep legs straight when feet leave floor - Press should be continuous - Round-off should land square before jump - Lack of amplitude - Keep arms straight - Bent arms - Keep legs straight on snap down - Land round-off with feet in front of body - Bent legs approaching handstand - Bent legs on stoop - Angle deviation of feet prior to Arabian jump * Routine can be modified to favour other leg Version 14.0 Final Page 38 of 44