Transcript GIRLS GYMNASTICS 2007-08

National Federation of State
High School Associations
2010-11
Girls Gymnastics
Rules Changes
Points of Emphasis
Major Editorial Changes
Take Part. Get Set For Life.™
Comments on the Rules
Rules updated to match athleticism of today’s athletes
Updated terminology
Revised vault groups, event requirements,
composition, execution deductions, chief judge
deductions, element descriptions and element
illustrations
Adopted rules specific to equipment regulations and
matting requirements
Element Numbering System
Rules 6-6, 7-6, 8-6 and 9-6
Example – Uneven Bars #4.302
Number before decimal = Group number
UB – Group 4 = Hip Circles
Number after decimal = Element number within group
First number after decimal denotes element value:
1 = Medium
2 = Superior
3 = High Superior
4 = Bonus High Superior
#4.302 = High Superior– Clear hip circle to handstand
New Terminology
Rule 1
Acro - Tumbling
Chief Judge - (Superior Judge)
Difficulty - Sum of Value Parts
Element - Any M/S/HS/BHS listed in rules book
Longitudinal Axis - A line through the body from head
to toe
Pike - Body bent at hips
New Terminology
Rule 1
Release - (Regrasp)
Shape - Position of the legs in respect to the torso
during dance elements (i.e straddle, tuck, wolf, pike,
cat, sheep, ring, split, stretched)
Stretched - (Layout)
Value Part - A completed element that receives credit
in the Difficulty category
Equipment
Rule 3-1
Competitive equipment shall meet rule specifications
Penalty
• Event shall not be conducted
• Meet Referee notifies state association
Concussion Management
Rule 3-2-6
Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or
behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss
of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or
balance problems) shall be immediately removed from
the contest and shall not return to play until cleared by
an appropriate health-care professional.
The judge of that event may stop competition to have
the gymnast evaluated.
Uniforms
Rule 3-3
Jewelry, including earrings covered with tape, shall not
be worn
Medical and religious medals may be taped to body
Splints are prohibited - a splint restricts mobility of a
joint
Braces are permitted – a brace allows motion;
manufactured braces do not require additional
padding
State associations may authorize the use of prostheses
Scoring
Rule 4-1-2
Difficulty = 3.0
Event Requirements = 1.2
Composition = 0.8
Execution = 4.2
Bonus = 0.8
Scoring
Rule 4-1-2A
In the Difficulty Category: Elements of a higher value
may replace missing elements of a lower value on a
one for one basis
When an element of higher value is used to replace a
missing element of lower value, it will retain its original
value
A BHS that has been used in a Bonus category may
also be used in Difficulty to replace a missing M/S/HS
Bonus - Ultimate
Rules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5 & 9-3-5
A single element or a series of S/HS/BHS performed
to the ultimate with no Execution deductions can
receive 0.1
OR
An entire routine with full difficulty and event
requirements performed to the ultimate with 0.5 or less
in Execution and/or Neutral receives 0.1
The maximum that may be awarded is 0.1.
Bonus – BBS
Rule 4-1-2E
Back-to-back superiors earn 0.1 each
Up to a maximum of 0.2 may be awarded in the
Back-to Back Superior Bonus category
Bonus – BHS’s
Rules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5 & 9-3-5
A bonus high superior will receive 0.2 credit if
performed without a fall or spot
An additional 0.2 may be earned for a second different
bonus high superior performed without a fall or spot
Bonus Continued
NOTE
A BHS that does not receive 0.2 credit in the Bonus
category because it was performed with a fall or spot,
may be performed a second time and receive BHS
credit if performed without a fall or spot
A non-bonus BHS can still count in difficulty, event
requirements or back-to-back superiors
Bonus - Extra
Rules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5 & 9-3-5
An extra HS/BBS/BHS can earn 0.1 in this Bonus
category
NOTE: A BHS element performed with a fall or spot
cannot be awarded 0.2 as a BHS. However, it could
earn 0.1 as an extra BHS in this Bonus category,
provided that weight was borne before the fall.
Range of Scores
Rule 4-4-1
0.2
0.3
0.5
1.0
9.5 – 10.0
8.5 – 9.475
7.0 – 8.475
Below 7.0
Range is determined by Chief Judge’s score
Chief Judge Deductions
Conduct of Coach
Rules 6-5-2, 7-3-7 and 8-3-7
To be deducted from gymnast’s event score:
Coach between bars throughout
0.1
Coach next to beam throughout
0.1
Coach in FX area (was void)
1.0
Signals/cues by coach/teammate
(after one warning)
0.2
Chief Judge Deductions
Equipment
Rules 6, 7, 8 and 9
To be deducted from gymnast’s event score:
Incorrect apparatus specs
0.3
Additional mats/board on unauthorized
surface
0.3
Failure to remove board
0.3
Failure to remove spotting device
0.3
Chief Judge Deductions
Gymnast
Rules 5-2, 6-5, 7-7, 8-7 and 9-7
To be deducted from gymnast’s event score:
Improper uniform
0.2
Incorrect padding (UB-heel pads)
0.2
Excessive use of magnesia or tape
0.2
Exceeding warm-up time
0.2
Failure to begin in 30 seconds
0.2
Unsporting conduct of gymnast
0.2
Vault Equipment
Rule 6-1-3 NOTE
The landing area shall be 18 feet by 8 feet beginning
July 1, 2012.
Starting Before CJ Signal
Rules 6-5-2, 7-3-4, 8-3-4 and 9-3-4
Starting a routine or vault before signal from chief
judge = 0.5
Deduction taken by CJ from the average score of the
repeated performance or the next vault performed
Voided Vaults
Rule 6-2-5c
Voided vaults MAY
be repeated
New Vault Deductions
Rules 6-3 and 6-4
Incorrect foot form - up to 0.1
Head contacting table - 2.0
• Includes 0.5 deduction for arm bend
Extra steps (maximum 4) - 0.1 each
Large step or jump - 0.2
• Approximately 3 feet or more
Failure to Announce Vault
Rule 6-5-2
Gymnast fails to announce her intended vault –
0.2 from average of vault performed (Chief Judge)
Note: Judges evaluate the vault that is performed.
Landings
Rules 6-2-5c, 7-3-4d, 8-3-4d & 9-3-4d
Elements that fail to land on the SOLES of the
feet first receive NO Value Part credit.
Note: Elements that receive no VP credit do not
receive credit in Difficulty, Event Requirements or
Bonus
Vault
Changes in Values
Rule 6-6
#2.202 ½ on – repulsion off = 8.6 (was 8.8)
#2.204 Yamashita = 8.6 (was 8.8)
#2.206 Yamashita 1/2 = 8.8 (was 9.0)
#2.502 1/1 on – 1 ½ off = 10.0 (was 9.9)
#4.402 Tsuk – Tuck ½ = 9.8 (was 9.9)
Vault
Changes in Values
Rule 6-6
#6.301 RO-FF ½ on - Hdsp = 9.2 (was 8.8)
#6.302 RO-FF ½ on - ½ off = 9.4 (was 9.0)
#6.401 RO-FF ½ on - 1/1 off = 9.6 (was 9.2)
#6.402 RO-FF ½ on - 1 ½ off = 9.8 (was 9.6)
#6.501 RO-FF ½ on - 2/1 off = 10.0 (New)
#6.502 RO-FF 1/1 on - 1/1 off = 10.0 (was 9.8)
Bars/Beam
Rules 7-1-5 and 8-1-5
Plywood is NOT permitted under the board for
mounting purposes
Uneven Bars Fall Time
Rule 7-2-4
Fall Time - 45 seconds
(Following a fall, failure to remount within 45 seconds
terminates the routine)
Warning is given at 30 seconds
8 Required Elements UB/BB/FX –
Neutral Deduction
Rules 7-3-6, 8-3-6 and 9-3-6
A minimum of 8 elements are required on bars, beam
and floor.
All elements must be listed in the rules book.
Any recognized attempt at a listed element may be
given credit.
Elements need not be considered complete in order to
be given credit.
Uneven Bar Dismounts
Rule 7-2-5
Only dismounts necessitating a hand grasp are
allowed.
Dismounts from the feet are considered illegal
and will receive no Value Part/Event
Requirement/Bonus credit
Uneven Bars
Event Requirements
Rule 7-2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6 Requirements @ 0.2 each = 1.2
Superior release/flight element - excludes dismount
LA twist/turn of at least 180° Excludes mount and dismount
Must be an element of value. Swing ½ turn does
not count. Squat on ½ turn on the bar does not
count.
At least 2 elements on each bar
Kip
Element (stretched) within 20° of vertical or passes
through
Superior Dismount
Longitudinal Axis (LA)
Twist/Turn
Rule 7-2-2
LA Twist/Turn – Any element that includes a
turn/twist around the longitudinal axis of the body
• Examples: ½, 1/1, 1 ½, 2/1
LA Twist/Turn – Examples:
• Cast handstand ½ turn
• Giant 1/1 turn
• Geinger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Uneven Bars
Composition (0.8)
Rule 7-2-3
Up to 0.3 – Variety in choice of elements
• Consider: performance of both forward and backward
• Consider: balance of circles/swings/kips
• Consider: overuse of elements/connections
Up to 0.2 – Spacing and Direction
• Up to 0.1 – lack of using all space/levels
• Up to 0.1 – insufficient direction changes and bar changes
Guideline - (not mandatory) .1 no bar change, .05 1 bar change
Up to 0.2 – Choreography
• Up to 0.1 – uncharacteristic elements
• Up to 0.1 – originality/creativity
Up to 0.1 – Distribution
• Consider: lack of distribution of Value Parts
• Consider: maintaining difficulty level throughout routine
Direction Change
Rule 7-3-3
Direction Change – any element that includes a
½ or 1 ½ turn/twist around the longitudinal axis of
the body and continues moving in the opposite
direction results in a direction change.
Direction Change – Examples:
• Long swing ½ over LB - Yes
• Cast handstand 1/1 (Healy) - No
• Flyaway ½ twist dismount - No
Execution Deductions
Rules 7-3-4, 8-3-4 and 9-3-4
Execution deductions are now specific for each
event.
Under-rotation of Release/Flight
Elements
Rule 7-3-4a
Up to 0.1
Under-rotation of release/flight elements.
• Saltos
• Counterflight from LB to HB (toe shoot)
• Bails over LB
• Counterflights over LB
Precision of Handstand Positions
Throughout the Exercise
Rule 7-3-4a
Up to 0.1
May be taken for entire
routine containing
handstand positions that
are not precisely vertical
Do not deduct if previous
angle deductions have
been assessed
Insufficient Exactness of Stretched
Position
Rule 7-3-4b
Up to 0.2
Insufficient exactness of
stretched position
(hip angle 136° - 179°)
Insufficient Swingful Execution
Throughout Exercise
Rule 7-3-4b
Up to 0.2
Insufficient dynamics throughout includes:
• Swingful throughout
• Maintains energy throughout
• Makes difficult look effortless
Uneven Bar Elements Same or Different?
Elements are different if:
• Different number in rules book
• Same number in rules book but:
• Saltos have different body positions
• Different degree of turns (1/2, 1/1, 1 ½)
• Support is on one or both arms
• Mount elements are performed within routine
• Legs together or straddled in saltos/Tkatchevs only
Elements are the same if:
• They finish in a different grip
• Legs are together or straddled - Except on saltos/Tkatchevs
Uneven Bars
Changes in Element Values
Rule 7-6
#1.401
Jump w/extended body to handstand on LB - BHS
(was HS)
#1.206b
Jump w/ ½, kip ½ catch HB - S (was HS)
#1.309
Glide cut catch HB - HS (was S)
Uneven Bars
Changes in Element Values
Rule 7-6
#8.304
Swing ½ over LB to hang on LB - HS (was S)
#9.205
Tuck or Pike Flyaway w/ ½ - S (was HS)
Uneven Bars
New Elements
Rule 7-6
Group 1 - Mounts
#1.401
Group 3 – Counterswings/Uprises
#3.402
Group 4 – Hip Circles
#4.402b, #4.403, #4.304, #4.404
Group 5 – Giant Swings Backward
#5.401b, #5.403
Uneven Bars
New Elements
Rule 7-6
Group 6 – Giant Swings Forward
#6.403, #6.404
Group 7 – Straddle / Stalder Circles
#7.103
Group 8 – Circle / Swings
#8.106, #8.207
Group 9 – Dismounts
#9.301
Equipment
Rule 8-1-3 Note
The landing area shall be 12 feet by 8 feet wide
The working area under the beam shall be 15 feet
wide by 15 ½ feet long
These dimensions are required July 1, 2012
These have been recommended matting requirements
Balance Beam
Rule 8-1-8
A spotting block or folded panel mat MAY be
used but must be removed immediately after the
element is performed.
Balance Beam
Event Requirements
Rule 8-2-3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6 Requirements @ 0.2 each = 1.2
Minimum 360° turn on one foot
One acro flight element
Must be on beam
Acro series of difficulty
May include dismount
Dance series of difficulty
Must be on beam
Mixed series of difficulty (dance and acro)
Must be on beam
Superior dismount
Balance Beam
Composition (0.8)
Rule 8-3-3
 Up to 0.3 – Variety in choice of elements
• Consider: variety of acro elements
• Consider: variety of dance elements
• Consider: balance of acro and dance elements
 Up to 0.2 – Spacing and Direction
• Up to 0.1 – lack of using all space/levels
• 0.1 – lack of a backward and forward or sideward acro element
 Up to 0.2 – Original Choreography/Artistry
• Up to 0.1 – originality/creativity
• Up to 0.1 – quality of gymnast's movement (artistry)
 Up to 0.1 – Distribution
• Consider: lack of distribution of Value Parts
• Consider: maintaining difficulty level throughout routine
Execution Deductions
Rules 7-3-4, 8-3-4 and 9-3-4
Execution deductions are now specific for each
event.
Legs Not Parallel to Beam or
Floor in Split Position
Rules 8-3-4b and 9-3-4b
Up to 0.2
Incorrect Rhythm During Direct
Connections on BB & FX
Rules 8-3-4a and 9-3-4a
Up to 0.1 each time
Incorrect rhythm during execution of direct
connections
• Acro series
• Dance series
• Mixed series
Incorrect Body Positions
Throughout - on BB & FX
Rules 8-3-4 and 9-3-4
Up to 0.3
Incorrect Body positions during non-Value
Parts
• Relaxed/incorrect leg position
• Relaxed/incorrect body posture
• Insufficient flexibility
Balance Beam Elements Same or Different?
 Elements are different if:
• Different number in rules book
• Same number in rules book but:
• Saltos have different body positions
• Different degree of turns (1/2, 1/1, 1 ½)
–¼ is not different unless listed separately in rules book
• Support is on one or both arms
• Mount elements are performed within routine
• Takeoff for leap/jump if from one or both legs
• Acro elements takeoff or land on one or both legs
Balance Beam
Changes in Element Values
Rule 8-6
#3.303
½ Illusion turn = HS (was S)
#3.403
1/1 Illusion turn = BHS (was HS)
Balance Beam
Changes in Element Values
Rule 8-6
#8.103b
Back walkover swing down to
cross straddle sit = M (was S)
#10.301
Front aerial/salto to sit
= HS (was S)
Balance Beam
New Elements
Rule 8-6
Group 1 – Mounts
#1.101, #1.103, #1.104, #1.108
Group 2 – Leaps / Jumps
#2.406
Group 3 – Turns
#3.302a
Group 11 – Dismounts
#11.201, #11.301, #11.302
Additional Matting on FX
Rule 9-1-5
 Up to two manufactured mats, up to 8 inches in
thickness, may be placed separately in the floor
exercise area
 A sting mat may be placed on top of an 8 inches skill
cushion
 Only one skill cushion per acro pass may be used
 If removed during routine, mat may not be placed back
in the floor exercise area
Floor Exercise
Event Requirements
Rule 9-2-3
6 Requirements @ 0.2 each = 1.2
1. Twisting aerial/salto – at least 180°
2. 3 Acro passes
3. Superior acro element
• In 3rd pass or as last acro element
4. One superior jump, leap, or turn on 1 foot
5. Dance series of difficulty
• 2 Value Parts of different shapes
6. Mixed series of difficulty (dance and acro)
• 2 Value Parts
Floor Exercise
Composition (0.8)
Rule 9-3-3
 Up to 0.3 – Variety in choice of elements
• Consider: variety of acro elements
• Consider: variety of dance elements
• Consider: balance of acro and dance elements
 Up to 0.2 – Spacing and Direction
• Up to 0.1 – lack of using all space/levels
• 0.1 – lack of a backward and forward or sideward acro element
• must be within an acro pass and excludes round-off
 Up to 0.2 – Choreography
• Up to 0.1 – quality of movement/artistry
• Up to 0.1 – originality/creativity
 Up to 0.1 – Distribution
• Consider: lack of distribution of Value Parts
• Consider: maintaining difficulty level throughout routine
Acro Direction
Floor Exercise
Rule 9-3-3b
 Examples of backward acro elements
• Flic-flac
• Back salto with or without twist
• Back walkover; back roll
 Examples of forward acro elements
• Front handspring/flyspring
• Front salto with or without twist
• Arabian salto
• Front walkover; forward roll
 Examples of sideward acro elements
• Cartwheel – all variations
• Aerial cartwheel
Execution Deductions
Rules 7-3-4, 8-3-4 and 9-3-4
Execution deductions
are now specific
for each event
Incorrect Posture/Alignment During
Dance Value Parts-BB & FX
Rules 8-3-4 and 9-3-4
Up to 0.1
Incorrect body posture/alignment
during dance Value Parts
• chest bent forward on leaps and jumps
• shoulders raised
• incorrect upper torso posture
Relationship of Music and Movement
Rule 9-3-4b
Up to 0.2
Poor relationship of music
and movement throughout
• dance style should reflect music
• dance should interpret music
Music Synchronization
Rule 9-3-4c
Up to 0.3
Missing synchronization of movement with
musical beat throughout the exercise
• Each time
• At the end of the exercise
0.5
0.1
Floor Exercise Elements Same or Different?
 Elements are different if:
• Different number in rules book
• Same number in rules book but:
• Saltos have different body positions
• Different degree of turns (½, 1/1, 1½)
– ¼ is not different unless listed separately in rules book
• Support is on one or both arms
• Takeoff for leap/jump if from one or both legs
 Elements are the same if:
• Acro elements takeoff or land on one or both legs
Floor Exercise
Changes in Element Values
Rule 9-6
#2.301
2/1 turn on one foot
=
HS
(was S)
Floor Exercise
New Elements
Rule 9-6
Group 1 – Leaps/Jumps
#1.212, #1.312, #1.409
Group 2 – Turns
#2.201, #2.303, #2.403, #2.404
Group 4 – Rolls
#4.202, #4.302
Points of Emphasis
 Supplemental explanations of definitions
 Descriptions of hand grip positions – UB
 Description of handstand turn techniques – UB
 Extra swing guidelines
 Direction of specific elements
 Inquiries
 Description of selected jumps and leaps
 Vault table slant
Judging Mechanics
 Calculating event score
 Calculating averages for scores ending in .05
(without a calculator)
 Value Parts and non-Value Part (Void)
Elements
 Back-to-back superior credit
 Steps
 Judges’ Shorthand
 Vault, Bars, Beam and Floor
Appendix
 Appendix A – Inquiry sheet
 Appendix B – Chief judge/meet referee deduction sheet
 Appendix C – Score sheets: V, UB, BB, FX
 Appendix D – Guidelines for Concussion Management
 Appendix E – Equipment Guidelines
 Appendix F – Communicable Disease and Skin Infection
Procedures
 Appendix G – Coaches Code of Ethics
 Appendix H – Officials Code of Ethics
National Federation of State
High School Associations
2010-11 Girls Gymnastics
Major Editorial Changes
Take Part. Get Set For Life.™
Editorial Changes Listing
 3-3-4
 6-1-3e NOTE
 6-2
 6-2-5b
 6-4-3i and k
 8-4 Fig. 4
 8-5-4 (6 BHS)
 9-4 Fig. 4
 Judging Mechanics:
• Awarding Difficulty Credit
• Vaulting (Second Flight
Phase)
• Uneven Bars (Bonus)
• Floor Exercise (Bonus)
USA Gymnastics
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its support of the interscholastic girls gymnastics
program. Through its support and generosity,
the element illustrations are provided by
USA Gymnastics.
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NFHS Girls Gymnastics
Publications
 The Rules Book can be
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1-800-776-3462
IHSAA Information
Important Dates 2010-11
First Practice – November 22, 2010
First Authorized Contest – December 6, 2010
Sectionals – March 5, 2011
Regionals – March 11, 2011
State – March 19, 2011
IHSAA Information
IHSAA MODIFICATIONS
The following shall apply to season meets and IHSAA
sponsored tournaments unless stated otherwise:
1.
2.
3.
Gymnasts may compete on the varsity and reserve
levels on different events within the same meet during the
regular season. All-around scores must be 4 scores
on the same level, i.e., all-around varsity or all-around
reserve.
Only varsity gymnasts may compete in the IHSAA
tournament series.
Team Scores (Season) - shall be determined for each level
of competition and each event by totaling the best 3
individual scores in all events.
IHSAA Information
Tournament Series
A.
Teams will be permitted to change the competitive order of
performance of their gymnasts until their school begins to
perform in that event.
B.
The three highest scoring teams from each sectional site
shall advance to the regional tournament.
C. The two highest scoring teams from each regional site
shall advance to the state tournament.
D. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying position for
advancement to the next level of the tournament, all of the
tied competitors shall advance.
E.
Medals shall be awarded to top 4 teams in the state meet.
F.
Gymnasts who receive the score of the 6th place gymnast
at the previous state meet shall advance to the next level
(regional or state) in the tournament series.
IHSAA Information
2010 IHSAA State Championships
6th Place Scores
Bars
9.350
Beam
9.350
Vault
9.675
Floor
9.500
All-Around 37.475
IHSAA Information
Recommendations
1. Schools should be sure that judges who are
contracted use the current National Federation
Rule Book and Manual in awarding difficulty
points.
2. When hosting gymnastics meets, every effort
should be made by the host school, prior to the
meet, to notify and specify to the visiting school/s
the kind of equipment, padded beam,
standard bars, etc. that will be used.
3. When purchasing equipment, schools are
cautioned to be certain the equipment conforms
to specifications listed in the current National
Federation Girls Gymnastics Rule Book and
Manual.
IHSAA Information
Officials Uniform
Gymnastics judges should dress professionally (no
sweats, jeans, or flip flops).
The 2010-11 IHSAA official’s patch must be
displayed.
IHSAA Information
Tournament Application
The IHSAA will be providing tournament applications for all sports
through The Arbiter. All gymnastics judges will receive notification
through The Arbiter with instructions on the application process
scheduled for January 3, 2011.
Applications must be complete in every detail by January 21, 2011.
IHSAA Information
NFHS Test
The testing period for new gymnastics judges is October 11 –
November 15. Prospective officials will receive notification of the
online test availability via The Arbiter.
The testing period for gymnastics tournament series applicants is
scheduled for January 24 – February 14. All gymnastics judges
will receive notification of the test via The Arbiter.
IHSAA Information
Officials Ratings
Athletic Directors will receive ratings form via
email on approximately February 4, 2011.
Coaches must complete the form and return to
athletic director.
Process will help identify gymnastics judges for
the IHSAA Tournament Series.
IHSAA Information
You have successfully completed the
on-line gymnastics rules
interpretation meeting.
Good luck this season!