GENERAL RULES

The Federation International de Gymnast (FIG) Code of Points 2017-2020, Updated Version valid from 1st of February 2018 will be used in the PRISAA National Games Rhythmic Gymnastics competition in consonance with the FIG Appendix to the COP, Technical Regulations, Statutes and Apparatus Norms. The Elementary level will observe the GAP RG Age Group Program 2017-2020 Pre-Junior Category while the Secondary level will observe the FIG Junior Category.

I. COMPETITION PROGRAM FOR RGI

The program for RG Individual Exercises (2019-2020) are as follows:

YOUTH LEVEL – SENIOR CATEGORY (3 GYMNASTS)

PALARO 2019-2020

FREEHAND

CLUBS

BALL

RIBBON

SECONDARY LEVEL – FIG JUNIOR CATEGORY (3 GYMNASTS)

PALARO 2019-2020

HOOPS

BALL

CLUBS

RIBBON

II. GENERALITIESA. Length of Exercise

• Each exercise / routine must run at a minimum of 75 seconds and a maximum of 90 seconds (1:15 – 1:30) The stopwatch will start as soon as the gymnast begins to move and will be stopped as soon as the gymnast is totally motionless.

➢ Penalty: (Coordinator Judge) 0.05 point will be deducted for every missing / additional second

B. Music

•  All the exercises / routines have to be performed in their totality with a musical accompaniment. The music must be unified and complete.
• The music can be interpreted by one or several instruments, including the voice used as an instrument.
• Musical accompaniment of voice with words / lyrics may be used for maximum TWO exercises / routines per

gymnast in respect to ethics.

➢ Penalty: (Coordinator Judge): 1.00 point for each exercise over the limit.

•  Each piece of music must be recorded on a single, high-quality CD or in 1 new USB flash disk for the whole region / team with only the RG music as its content. USB with detected virus upon checking will not be accepted.
• If the Coach opt to use CD, the CD should be marked with following information:

✓ Level (Example: Youth)
✓ Name of Gymnast (Example: Andrea Bonifacio)
✓ Region (Example: Region IV-B)
✓ Apparatus (Example: Rope)

• If the Coach opt to use USB flask disk, music files must be in mp3 format and it should be marked and arranged as:

✓ Region and Level using a masking tape

(Example: Region IV-B / Youth)

✓ The music of gymnasts are arranged in folder

(apparatus) (Example: Folder 1 – Rope)

✓ In each apparatus / event folder, each music is named per gymnast

(Example: Rope – Andrea Bonifacio)

•  A sound signal may start before the music

C. Dress / Attire of Gymnasts

•  A correct RG leotard must be in non-transparent materials; therefore, leotard that have some parts in lace will have to be lined (from the trunk to the chest)
• The neckline of the front and back of the leotard must no further down that half of the sternum and the lower line of the shoulder blades.
• Leotards may be with or without sleeves, but dance leotards with narrow straps are not allowed.
• The cut of the leotard at the top of the legs must not go beyond the fold of the crotch (maximum), undergarments worn beneath the leotards should not be visible beyond the seams of the leotard itself.
• The leotard must be tight-fitting to enable the judges to evaluate the correct position of every part of the body; however, decorative applications are allowed as long as they do not jeopardize the safety of the gymnast.
• It is allowed to wear; long tights over / under the leotards, a one-piece tight fitting unitard, a skirt that does not fall further than the pelvic area, the style of the skirt is free.
• Bandages and support pieces cannot be in colors and must be of skin color.

➢ Penalty (Coordinator Judge): 0.30 point deduction if any of the above violated.

D. Apparatus

Although gymnasts are encouraged to use apparatus with standard dimensions set by the FIG, the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) Technical Committee, and the PRISAA National Games, in consideration of the gymnasts’ physical and psychomotor level of development, would allow gymnasts to use apparatus with the following dimensions in Youth Level competitions:

•  Rope length: based on the gymnasts’ height (optional)
• Hoop dimensions: 700 – 800 mm diameter, 300g minimum
• Ball dimensions: 160 – 180 mm diameter, 300g minimum
• Clubs dimensions: 300 – 400 mm

❖ Weight: 150 g.m. / Shape: Bottle shape / Diameter of the head: 30mm max.
❖ Youth (developmental / pre-junior) gymnasts are allowed to use smaller than junior sized clubs

• Ribbon length – 4 meters in length, with 1 meter fold at the end attached to the stick.

For Senior level competitions, the use of apparatus which complies with the standard dimensions set by the FIG in Senior International Competitions is required, including the ribbon length (which needs to be 5 meters according to FIG
Junior Regulations).

➢ Penalty: (Coordinator Judge): 0.50 points for the use of non-conforming apparatus.

E. Entry and Discipline

• Each region / team shall compose of three gymnasts representing the entire level (Youth / Senior)
• All gymnasts / coaches should be present in the competition area especially once their presence is needed.
• It is forbidden to warm-up in the competition hall.
• Individual gymnasts must enter the floor area with rapid marching without musical accompaniment and establish the start position immediately.
• During the actual performance of the exercise/routine, the coach of the performing gymnast or any other member of their delegation may NOT communicate with the gymnast, the music custodian or the judges in any manner.

➢ Penalty: (Coordinator Judge): 0.50pts if any of the rules mentioned above is not met.

III. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Youth Category

1. The Individual Difficulty score for exercises with Apparatus is 5.50 points maximum.

2. Requirements for Difficulty for exercises with Apparatus are:

Difficultycomponentsconnected withApparatusTechnicalElements	Body DifficultyJump / Leaps-Min. 1Balances-Min. 1Rotations- Min. 1	Dance StepsCombination	DynamicElements with Rotation	ApparatusDifficulty	BodyWaves
Symbol	BDMin. 3;6BD Highest  Count	SMin. 2;Max. 4	RMin. 1Max. 2	ADNo Min.Max 3	SMin. 1;Max. 2
Body Difficulty Groups	Value= 0.10 – 0.40 only	Value= 0.30 each	Value= 0.40  max. each	Value= 0.30  fixed	Value= 0.10  each

3. The Individual Difficulty score for Freehand exercise is 5.10 points maximum.

4. Requirements for Difficulty on Freehand exercise are

Difficulty components connected withApparatus Technical  Elements	Body DifficultyJump/Leaps-Min. 1Balances-Min. 1Rotations-Min. 1	Dance StepsCombination	Series ofPre-Acrobatic Element	BodyWaves
Symbol	BDMin. 3;6BD Highest Count	SMin. 2;Max. 4	RMin. 2;Max. 3	SMin. 2;Max. 3
Body Difficulty Groups	Value= 0.10 – 0.40 only	Value = 0.30 each	Value= 0.40 max. Each series	Value= 0.10  each

5. Youth Routine Requirement Explanations:

Body Difficulties (BD)

• For Youth Category, required base value is minimum of 0.10 and maximum of 0.40 points.

Body Waves (S)

• Each Body Waves is equivalent to 0.10 points.
• Repetition of the same Body Waves is not valid (no penalty).
• There must be variety of body waves in an exercise; forward, sideward, backward, standing, on-the-floor, etc.

Dynamic Element with Rotation (R)

• Minimum 1 / Maximum 2 R in an exercise
• R will only be valid if all the three basic requirements are met:

✓ Medium-large throw
✓ Two base complete body rotations (max. 2 rotations per R only) (without interruption, around any axis, with or without passing the floor)
✓ Catch of the Apparatus

• It has a base value of = 0.20 points to a maximum of 0.40 points only (a criteria may be sued either on the throw, rotation, and/or catch of the apparatus) any criteria exceeding above 0.40 points will not be valid, no penalty.

Apparatus Difficulty (AD)

• No Minimum / Maximum 3 AD per exercise
• Should be a particularly technically difficult synchronization between apparatus and body consisting of a minimum
  1 base + minimum 2 criteria OR 2 bases + 1 criteria
• AD should be interesting and innovative (not performed on a regular basis, not commonly performed by gymnasts)
• It must be performed Isolated in the exercise (it is NOT within the S or during a BD)
• It has a fixed value of 0.30.

Series of Pre-Acrobatic Elements

• 1 series is composed of minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 identical and / or different Pre-Acrobatic elements Example (identical) : (2 consecutive forward rolls) = 0.20 (valid) (3 consecutive forward rolls) = 0.30 (valid) (4 consecutive forward rolls) = 0.30 only (valid)/no penalty) Why? Maximum of 3 PA’s only Example (different) : (1 front walkover + 2 forward rolls) = 0.40 (valid) Why? 3 different PA’s + Change of Level (1 back walkover + 1 backward roll + 1 fish flop) = 0.40 (valid)

Why? 3 different PA’s + Change of Level

• A prohibited element is not allowed.
• No repetition of same pre-acrobatic elements in another series.

B. Senior Level – FIG Senior Category

1. The Individual Difficulty score has no limit.
2. Requirements for Difficulty:

Difficultycomponentsconnected withApparatusTechnicalElements	Body Difficulty	Dance StepsCombination	DynamicElements with Rotation	ApparatusDifficulty
Symbol	BDMinimum 37 BD highest Count	S Minimum 2	RMinimum 1Maximum 4	ADNo minimum /  Maximum
Body Difficulty Groups	Jump / Leaps -Min. 1Balances – Min. 1Rotation – Min. 1	Value = 0.30	Base Value = 0.20	Value = 0.20 / 0.30 / 0.40

3. The Technical Committee does not recommend BD on the knee for junior gymnasts.

4. All general norms for Senior Individual Difficulty are also valid for junior individual.

5. The non-dominant hand must be used to perform a Fundamental or Non-Fundamental Apparatus Technical element during 2 BD (Ball and Ribbon).

6. Difficulty score (D): The D-Judges evaluate the Difficulties, applies the partial score and deducts possible penalties,
respectively:

6.1. Penalties by D-judges (D1 and D2)

Difficulty	Minimum/Maximum	Penalty 0.30
Body Difficulties	Minimum 3 7 BD highest count	Less than 1 Difficulty of each Body Group (     ,T, o ): penalty for each missing DifficultyLess than 3 BD performedLess than 2 BD with handling using the nondominant hand
“slow turn” balance	Maximum 1	More than 1
Dance Steps Combinations	Minimum 2	Less than 2

6.2. Penalties by D-judges (D3 and D4)

Difficulty	Minimum/Maximum	Penalty 0.30
Dynamic Elements with Rotation	Minimum 1	Missing minimum 1

7. Individual Execution: All general norms for execution for Senior Individual exercise are also valid for Junior Individual
exercise.

➢ Explanation for FIG Senior APPARATUS DIFFICULTY:
Definition of AD:

• A particularly technically difficult synchronization between apparatus and body consisting of a minimum 1 Base + a minimum 2 criteria or 2 Bases + 1 criteria – or –
• An interesting or innovative use of the apparatus (not performed on a regular basis as standard apparatus
  movements for RG) consisting of a minimum 1 Base + a minimum 2 criteria or 2 Bases + 1 criteria

AD may be performed:

• Isolated
• During BD: the apparatus base will validate the BD
• During S – maximum 1 AD (without pre-acrobatic element(s) or illusions(s) Each AD must be different; an identical repetition is not valid (no penalty) AD Requirements:
• Each individual exercise must have minimum 1 AD.
• AD elements will be valid when the defined requirements for the Base and Criteria are met.
• Ad elements will not be valid with:

✓ A Base or criteria not performed according to its definition
✓ Total loss of balance with Fall
✓ Major alteration of the basic technique of the apparatus (technical fault of 0.30 or more)
✓ Repetition of Pre-acrobatic elements

Value of AD:

• Each Base is a Fundamental or Non-Fundamental Apparatus Technical element (COP #3.3; #3.4) and has a value of 0.00. The Base and Criteria must be performed according to the definitions listed in the technical explanations.
• The Base coordinated with a minimum 2 Criteria has a value of 0.20, 0.30, or 0.4.

Apparatus Base (Fundamental or Non-Fundamental Apparatus Group)	0.20
Specific Apparatus Bases:Roll over a minimum of 2 large body segmentsSmall throw and catch of 2 unlocked clubsLarge throwTransmission without the help of the hands with at least 2 different body parts (not the hands)	0.30
Catch or rebound from the floor or a part of the body from a Large Throw	0.40

IV. JURY COMPOSITION

• Judges’ Panel Each jury will consist of 2 groups of judges: D- Panel (Difficulty), and E- Panel (Execution)
• Composition of the Panels

Difficulty Judges’ Panel (D): 4 judges, divided into 2 subgroups

The first (D) subgroup – 2 judges (D1 and D2)

The second (D) subgroup – 2 judges (D3 and D4)

Execution Judges’ Panel (E): 6 judges, divided into 2 subgroups

The first (E) subgroup – 2 judges (E1, E2): Evaluate Artistic faults

The second (E) subgroup – 4 judges (E3, E4, E5, E6): Evaluate Technical faults

• Modifications to the Judges’ Panels are possible for other international competitions and for national and local competitions (4 Difficulty Judges and 4 Execution Judges).

V. FUNCTIONS OF EACH JURY / PANEL

• Functions of the D – Panel

a. The first subgroup of D- Panel Judges (D1 and D2) records the content of the exercise in symbol notation: evaluates the number and technical value of Body Difficulties (BD), number and value of Dance Steps Combinations (S); D1 and D2 judges evaluate the entire exercise independently and then jointly determine the partial D-score content (One Single common score).

b. The second subgroup of D- Panel Judges (D3 and D4) records the content of the exercise in symbol notation:
evaluates the number and technical value of Pre-Acrobatic Element Series/Dynamic Elements with Rotation (R) and the number and technical value of the Apparatus Difficulty (AD) and Body Waves (S); D3 and D4 judges evaluate the entire exercise independently and then jointly determine the partial D-score content (One Single common score).

• Brief discussion in each subgroup is allowed if needed; in case of disagreement between the judges, the Superior Jury/Tournament Director will be consulted.
• The Final D- score will be the sum of the two partial D-scores.
• The D1 judge(s) of the D-Panel Jury is the Coordinator Judge. This judge will apply the penalties for leaving the floor area, timing of the exercises, and all the other penalties indicated in the table of penalties for Coordinator Judge.
• The Superior Jury/Tournament Director must confirm the penalties given by the coordinator Judge (D1).
• Functions of the E- Panel: must evaluate the faults and apply the corresponding deductions correctly.

a. The first (E) subgroup – 2 judges (E1, E2) evaluates the Artistic component independently and then jointly determines the Artistic penalties (one single common score). Discussion in subgroup is allowed if needed; in case of disagreement between E1 and E2, the counsel of the Superior Jury/Tournament Director must be solicited.

b. The second (E) subgroup – 4 judges (E3, E4, E5, E6) evaluates the Technical faults by deduction, determining the
total deduction independently and without consulting the other judges (Average of the 2 middle scores).

c. Artistic and Technical deductions are entered separately for the final Execution score. The E-score deductions will be
the sum of the two partial E-score deductions.

d. The Final E- Score: Sum of the Artistic and Technical deductions are subtracted from 10.00 points.

• The final score of an exercise will be established by the addition of the D-score and E-score.

VI. GENERAL NOTES: APPLICABLE FOR BOTHE YOUTH AND SENIOR LEVELS

• All coaches must be updated and abreast with the latest trends in Rhythmic Gymnastics
• Coaches may visit FIG website for more updates and details at www.FIG-gymnastics.com
• The general Difficulty and Execution norms for Individual Senior and Junior Exercises are also valid for individual Youth and Developmental Exercises.
• FIG NEW RULES will automatically be applied WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE as deemed official and applicable by FIG RG TC

VII. AWARDS

LEVEL	CATEGORY	COMPETITION/EVENT		AWARDS
Y O U T H		INDIVIDUAL-ALLAROUND	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. -FREEHAND	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. -CLUBS	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. -BALL	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. – RIBBON	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
	COMBINED IAA SCORES	TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP	FIRST PLACE – 3 GOLDS	SECOND PLACE- 3 SILVERS	THIRD PLACE   – 3 BRONZES
TOTAL MEDALS AT STAKE			8 GOLD MEDALS	8 SILVER MEDALS	8 BRONZE MEDALS

LEVEL	CATEGORY	COMPETITION/EVENT		AWARDS
S E N I O R	FIG JUNIOR (3)	INDIVIDUAL-ALLAROUND	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. – HOOP	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. – BALL	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. – CLUBS	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
		A. F. – RIBBON	FIRST PLACE – 1 GOLD	SECOND PLACE- 1 SILVER	THIRD PLACE   – 1 BRONZE
	COMBINED IAA SCORES	TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP	FIRST PLACE – 3 GOLDS	SECOND PLACE- 3 SILVERS	THIRD PLACE   – 3 BRONZES
TOTAL MEDALS AT STAKE			8 GOLD MEDALS	8 SILVER MEDALS	8 BRONZE MEDALS

GROUND RULES

GYMNAST PARTICIPATION

1. No gymnast can compete in more than one discipline.

2. Drawing of lots to determine the Order of Performance is done during the Meeting of Coaches and Technical Officials.

3. Music of the gymnasts may be submitted in two formats:

a) CD format, one music per CD, and properly labeled CD, or b) USB flask disk format (mp3), properly arranged in folder, arranged per apparatus. Music must be submitted during the
Solidarity Meeting. (sample labels are on the Technical Guidelines)

QUERIES

1. Verification of scores must be done only by the Official Coach (appearing in the Gallery of Athletes) in writing and submitted right after the announcement/flashing of the gymnast’s score. This should be addressed only to the Tournament Manager.

2. Validity of the scores (FIG Technical Regulations, Section 1, Art. 8.3) – in cases where the scores announced/flashed differs from what is in the official computer tabulation of the Judge Secretary, the scores registered in the computer of the Judge Secretary prevails.

3. Inquiries of the score (FIG Technical Regulations, Section 1, Art. 8.4) – inquiries on the Difficulty Score is allowed, however, inquiries on the execution score is not allowed.

4. Submission of Queries (written) should be within 15 minutes right after the score is announced/flashed. Late inquiries will not be entertained. A coach is not allowed to complain against a gymnast from another region/team.

TIE BREAKING

1. All-Around Finals: combined 3 gymnasts, 4 apparatus – (FIG Technical Regulations, Section 3, Art. 3.4)

2. Team Competition: combined 12 exercises – (FIG Technical Regulations, Section 3, Art. 3.4)

3. Apparatus / Event Finals – (FIG Technical Regulations, Section 3, Art. 3.4)

INDIVIDUAL ALL AROUND

• All team members shall be ranked. The gymnast garnering the highest total score in all apparatus / events will be the Individual All-Around Champion per category.
• There will be IAA Champions per category:
  O Elementary IAA – 1st / 2nd / 3rd
  O Secondary IAA – 1st / 2nd / 3rd
• If by chance a region places first, second and third in the all-around scores, the region will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals respectively.
• In cases of ties, FIG Rules for tie-breaking will be observed.

APPARATUS FINALS

• Eight finalists, per event in each category will make it to the Apparatus/Event Finals with a maximum of two gymnasts from each region / team in the case of (Youth and Senior only).
• Two alternates (ninth and tenth place) will standby in case any of the top eight finalists becomes injured or sick and will be unable to compete.

SUBSTITUTION

• In the case of Apparatus/Event Finals, substitution must be done 24 hours prior to the competition through informing the Tournament Director if any of the top eight finalists for the Apparatus/Event Finals would not be able to compete due to injury/sickness. The rank 9 and 10 who are alternates per apparatus/event are the only ones eligible for the substitution. The alternates, once informed/called upon by the Tournament Director, must be prepared to compete and will work in accordance with the order of the gymnast replaced. (FIG Technical Regulations Section 3, Art. 5.1.5)

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

• The Team Score will come from the accumulated scores of the 3 gymnasts per level.

O Youth Level:
Youth – 4 Apparatus / Events (3 Gymnasts)
Total: 12 Apparatus / Events

O Senior Level:
Senior – 4 Apparatus / Events (3 gymnasts)
Total: 12 Apparatus / Events

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

• The use of flash when taking pictures / videos is NOT allowed. First offense will be issued a yellow card/warning and second offense will be issued a red card and will be escorted out of the competition venue immediately.
• A coach who is found guilty of harassing or causing trouble during the competition will be issued a red card right away and will be escorted out of the competition venue immediately.

APPENDIX TO THE FIG CODE OF POINTS

• Rules for the use of IRCOS
• Only the Official PRISAA Video will be used.
• No video will be entertained from the region/team.

O In order to avoid the abusive and excessive use of video judging and in order to guarantee the competition runs on
schedule, the use of IRCOS is strictly restricted.

O The IRCOS was NOT introduced to replace the existing judging system by a video judging system.
O The IRCOS may be used only as a support tool for treating inquiries and in case of impossible scores where applicable.

It may also be used for the control and analysis of the judging and education of coaches and judges.

1. MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICGROUND RULES

Inquiries of the Score
1) Inquiries for the Difficulty score are allowed, provided that they are made verbally by the official coach after the publication of the score or at the very latest before the score of the following gymnast or group is shown. For the last gymnast or group of a rotation, this limit is one minute after the score is shown.

2) Submission of written inquiry should be within 5 minutes after the verbal inquiry.

3) Comparison of scores, done upon verification will never be entertained.

Tie Breaking

4) FIG Rules of tie-breaking will be applied.

Disruptive Behavior

5) A coach who is found guilty of harassing or causing undue trouble during the competition will be issued a red card and will be escorted out of the competition venue, immediately.

Gymnast Participation

6) No gymnast can compete in more than one discipline.
7) Drawing of lots to determine the Order of Performance is done during the Technical Meeting.

Individual All Around

All team members shall be ranked. The gymnast garnering the highest total score in all events will be the Individual All
– Around Champion. If by chance a region places first, second and third in the all-around scores, the region will be
awarded gold, silver and bronze medals. In cases of ties for all three slots, FIG Rules for tie-breaking will be observed.

Apparatus Finals

Eight finalists, per event will make it to Competition III or the Apparatus Finals with a maximum of two gymnasts from each team. To alternates (ninth and tenth place) will standby in case any of the top eight becomes injured or sick and ill be unable to compete.

Substitution:

This must be done 24 hours prior to the Competition if any of the top eight will not be able to play due to injury (Apparatus Finals), by informing the Tournament Manager of the concerned discipline.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Competition Guidelines

		Competition Structure
Division	Age	Apparatus	Exercise Routine	Number of Players
1	Youth(Secondary)(13-18)	Floor Exercise **Vaulting Table	HP 3 FIG Age Group -Optional	2
		**Pommel Horse	HP 2 FIG Age Group Compulsory
		**High Bar	HP 1 FIG Age Group – Compulsory
		SECONDARY
2	Senior(College)(19-25)	Floor Exercise **Vaulting Table	Code of Points Junior Rule	3
		**Pommel Horse	Compulsory Exercise
		**High Bar	HP 1 FIG Age Group – Compulsory

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Article 1. Competition Ages

•  The gymnast’s age eligibility will be based on year of birth. ( for Youth, Born 2005 and Senior, Born 1998)

Article 2. Warm-up and Assistance

•  The competitors will be given at least 90-minutes of general warm-up prior to the competition but no one touch (or 30- second) warm-up in advance of the competition.
• The use of soft safety mats on vault is allowed but on floor exercise and pommel horse will result in 0.3 deduction from the final score.
• The use of any non-permitted supplementary equipment will be deducted 0.3.

Article 3. General Judging Rules

• Unless otherwise stated within this document, execution errors for poor technique, poor body position, etc. are evaluated according to the current FIG Code of Points.
• Deductions of a disciplinary nature are taken from the Final Score by the Chair of the Apparatus Jury.
• The values and deductions of all compulsory routines will be based in the FIG Age Group Program Manual.

SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

Article 4. Specific Judging Rules

The evaluation of optional exercises in Elementary Cluster 2 will be based on the system of the 2017-2020 FIG Code of Points. There are two evaluation factors in this system; Difficulty Score (D-score) and an Execution Score (E-score)

D-Score

The D-score is calculated based on adding the following 3 aspects of a performance;

• Determine the value of the dismount. If a gymnast does not performed a recognized dismount he will automatically be penalized by not receiving the 0.5 for that EGR.
• Determine if the remaining EGR have been performed and award 0.5 for each one met (plus the value of the element itself). This applies also to A-part and B-part dismounts.
• Add the value of the remaining most difficult recognized elements up to the maximum number of elements permitted.
• Add any connection bonus that applies (Floor Exercise only)

E-Score

The E-score deductions for optional exercises and when not specified for Compulsory exercises are as follows

Small error = 0.1

Medium error = 0.3

Large error = 0.5

Fall = 1.0

Final Score

The final score for Compulsory and for Optional Exercises is determined by adding the D-score and E-score.

Article 5. Additional Modifications to the FIG Code of Points

• Developmental Parts

Gymnasts may use the identified elements in the developmental part to meet difficulty requirements, EG and possible Connection Bonus points.

• Repetition

In elementary cluster 2 – may repeat one skill of B or C value.

In elementary cluster 1:

• May repeat an element for value following a fall or stop
• The omission of an element will result in the loss of value of that element.
• The addition of an element will result in the deduction of 0.5 from the D-score.

Article 6. Element Values and Maximum Number of Elements for Elementary Cluster 2:

Maximum Number of Element	A-part value	B-part value	C-part value
8	0.1	0.2	0.3

Article 7. Evaluation of Short (or long) Exercises for Cluster 2

No. of elements	8-10	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
Max. E-score	10.0	9.0	8.0	6.0	4.0	3.0	2.0	1.0

Article 8. Summary of Specific Regulations and Compulsory Exercises

CLUSTER 1 (Compulsory Exercises)

FX	Mushroom	VT
FIG Age Group HP 21) 2-3 steps to front handspring, straight jump and then rebound to stretched dive roll2) Finish with control in straddle split 2 sec.3) Press to handstand with bent arms and straddled legs to momentary hold and forward roll and jump with ¾ turn to face side4) Step to scissor kick to 2 cartwheels5) Pike down and backward roll with straight arms and straight legs to stand6) Front scale or y scale (2 sec)7) 3 steps hurdle to round off backhand spring straight jump and backward roll tucked to stand. Floor Pattern	FIG Age Group HP 1-5 leg circles with 2 point each, total value of 10.0- deductions: small=.1 medium=.2 large=.3 Fall=.5	FIG Age Group HP 12 Choices:1.       From run, hurdle onto board and jump form two feet to hands with straight body and fall to back on a soft mat of 80 cm height.2. Salto fwd stretched from a vaulting board- Base the deduction from FIG age Group Program- a 2nd attempt is permitted, but with 0.5 deduction
	HB
	FIG Age Group HP 1 1. Startingfrom hang, lift to chin up position and pullover to front support2. Cast to horizontal to immediate back hip circle to3. Immediate under bar cast (above 45°) and long hang swing backward4. Swing forward and Swing backward5. Swing forward and swing backward6. Swing forward and swing backward 7. Swing forward and swing backward to push off dismount (on 5th backward swing) and land on mats

CLUSTER 2

FX	Mushroom	VT
FIG Age Group HP 21) 2-3 steps to front handspring, straight jump and then rebound to stretched dive roll2) Finish with control in straddle split 2 sec.3) Press to handstand with bent arms and straddled legs to momentary hold and forward roll and jump with ¾ turn to face side4) Step to scissor kick to 2 cartwheels5) Pike down and backward roll with straight arms and straight legs to stand6) Front scale or y scale (2 sec)7) 3 steps hurdle to round off backhand spring straight jump and backward roll tucked to stand. Floor Pattern	FIG Age Group HP 1-5 leg circles with 2 point each, total value of 10.0- deductions: small=.1 medium=.2 large=.3 Fall=.5	FIG Age Group HP 12 Choices:1.       From run, hurdle onto board and jump form two feet to hands with straight body and fall to back on a soft mat of 80 cm height.2. Salto fwd stretched from a vaulting board- Base the deduction from FIG age Group Program- a 2nd attempt is permitted, but with 0.5 deduction
	HB
	FIG Age Group HP 1 1. Startingfrom hang, lift to chin up position and pullover to front support2. Cast to horizontal to immediate back hip circle to3. Immediate under bar cast (above 45°) and long hang swing backward4. Swing forward and Swing backward5. Swing forward and swing backward6. Swing forward and swing backward 7. Swing forward and swing backward to push off dismount (on 5th backward swing) and land on mats

CLUSTER 3

FX	MUSHROOM (PH)	VT	HB
Code of Points(2017-2020)         Junior Rule	Compulsory Exercise: 1.   Double Leg Circle2.   Double Leg Circle3.   1/1 spindle (2 circles)4.   Double Leg Circle5.   Double Leg Circle6.   Double Leg Circle w/180 turn(Russian Wende)7.   Double Leg Circle8.   Double Leg Circle9.   Double Leg Circle w/180 turn(Stockli A)10.Double leg circle & finish in standTotal Value = 10.0	Code of Points(2017-2020) Junior Rule	FIG Age Group HP 1 1.             Starting from hang, lift to chin up  position and pullover to front support2.             Cast to horizontal to immediate back hip circle to3.             Immediate under bar cast (above 45°)  and long hang swing backward4.             Swing forward and swing backward5.             Swing forward and swing backward6.             Swing forward and swing backward7.             Swing forward and swing backward to push off dismount (on 5th backward swing) and land on mats

I. GROUND RULES
   Queries

1) Verification of scores must be done by the Head Coach in writing and submitted right after the announcement of the gymnast’s score. This should be addressed only to the Tournament Director.

2) Only queries about the DV score, review line and time penalties will be entertained. Comparison of scores with the scores of other gymnasts will not also be entertained.

3) Submission of complaints (written) should be within half an hour right after the score is flashed.

 • Judges’ decision is final. (based on the FIG COP)

Tie Breaking

• Tie-breaking rules (Competition II) will follow FIG Rules.

1. The gymnast with the highest sum of final apparatus scores obtained will prevail.
2. If they remain ties, the highest E score by adding all apparatus will prevail.
3. If they remain tied, the highest D scores by adding all apparatus will prevail.
4. If they remain ties, the gymnasts will share the same classification.

Disruptive Behavior of Coach

A coach who is found guilty of harassing or causing undue trouble with or without direct impact on the result/performance of the gymnasts/team will be given the ff. sanctions:

1. Unsportsmanlike conduct, other flagrant and undisciplined behavior.

-1st time: Yellow card for coach (warning)
-2nd time: Red card or removal of coach from competition/training area.

2. Unexcused delay or interruption, speaking to active judges during the competition, speaking directly to gymnasts, give signals, shouts/cheers during the exercise, etc.

– 1st time: -0.50 (from gymnast/team at event) & Yellow card to coach.- 1st time: -1.00 (from                     gymnast/team at event) & Yellow card to coach who speaks aggressively to active coaches.
– 2nd time: 1.00 (from gymnast/team at event) & Red card & removal of coach from competition area.

3. Incorrect presence of prescribed persons in inner circle during competition/and or in the preparation of the apparatus.

– 1.00 (from gymnast/team at event) & immediate Red card & removal of coach from competition floor

(FIG Table of Faults and Penalties shall be followed)

4. The use of flash when taking pictures is NOT allowed.

Gymnast Participation

1. Gymnast may compete in only 1 discipline of gymnastics.
2. Drawing of lots to determine the Order of Performance is done during the Solidarity Meeting.
3. Music of gymnasts must be submitted (in CD formal & properly labeled) to the Tournament Manager during the Solidarity Meeting or at least 24 hours before the competition.

Apparatus Finals

Eight finalist, per event will make it to Competition III or the Apparatus Finals. Two alternates (ninth and tenth place) will standby in case any of the top eight will not be able to compete.

A maximum of two (2) gymnasts per region may qualify to compete in Individual Apparatus Finals (Comp. III).

Substitution:

The coach of a gymnast who qualified to compete in Comp. III must inform the Tournament Manager 24 hours before the competition if the gymnast will not compete.

Individual All-Around (Comp. II)

All team members shall be ranked. The gymnast garnering the highest total score in all events will be the Individual All – Around Champion

In case three (3) gymnasts from a region place first, second and third in the all-around scores, the region will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals.

II. Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Technical Guidelines

	Competition Structure
Cluster	Age	Apparatus	Exercise Routine	Number Athletes	of
	Secondary (Youth)
1	Ages 13-18	Uneven Bars Floor Exercise BalanceBeam Vault	Cluster 2: FIG Age Group Optional HP3	2
	College (Senior)
2	Ages 19-25	Uneven Bars Floor Exercise BalanceBeam Vault	Cluster     3:    FIGJunior	3

A. Competition Ages

The gymnast’s age eligibility will be based on her age.

B. Warm-up and Assistance

• A spotter/Coach is required for Uneven Bars/Single Bar event for all Clusters. A deduction of .3 will be taken off from the final score and uneven bars if the spotter/coach leaves during the performance of the routine.

• Soft safety mats (5, 10, 20 cm) are permitted on all apparatus without penalty except floor exercise. The use of a safety mat on floor exercise will result in a .30 deduction from the final score.

• A safety-collar must be used for all round-off entry vaults. Failure to use it will result in a final score of zero (0) point for said vault. (Apparatus Chair will not allow the gymnast to begin until a safety collar is present.)

• The use of any non-permitted supplementary equipment will have a corresponding deduction of 0.3.

• Cluster 1: There will be a general warm up of 90 seconds for each rotation group prior to the competition. No touch warm
up before each apparatus.

• Cluster 2 & 3: Warm-up will follow the FIG Warm up Rule: gymnasts are allowed touch warm-up before each event.

C. General Judging Rules

FIG 2017-2020 Code of Points and FIG 2015 Age Group Development Program rules and regulations with modification, Technical Directives, Specific Apparatus Deductions and Table of General Faults and Penalties will be use. A gymnast has option to qualify for competition III.

SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

D. Specific Judging Rules

Cluster 1: Compulsory Exercises

• Maximum D-score is from 10.00
• Maximum E score is also from 10.00

a. A gymnast may repeat an element for value following a fall or stop.
b. The omission of an element will result in the loss of value of that element.
c. The addition of an element will result in the deduction of 0.5 from the D score.

Cluster 2: Optional Exercises for Beam, Floor and Uneven Bars

a. Only vaults stated in the Age Group Development Program (AGDP) will be allowed, with
vault values stated in the AGDP COP.
b. For UB, BB and FX, the DV will be based on the recognized elements performed as defined
by the FIG COP and the AGDP modifications, based on individual apparatus requirement
for HP3.
c. Each Element Group Requirement (EGR) is 0.50.
d. May repeat one skill of B or C value.
e. Any connection bonus that applies (FX & BB only).

E. The E-Score deductions:

For Cluster 1:

Small Error: 0.1

Medium Error: 0.2

Large Error: 0.3

Fall: 0.5

Cluster 2:

Small Error: 0.1

Medium Error: 0.3

Large Error: 0.5

Fall: 1.0

*The final score is determined by adding the D-Score to the E-Score.

F. Element Values and Maximum Number of Elements

(Cluster 2)

Maximum Number of Elements	A-Part Value		B-Part Value		C-Part Value		D-Part Value
8	0.1			0.2	0.3			0.4

(Cluster 3)

Maximum Number of Elements	A-Part Value	B-Part Value	C-Part Value	D-Part Value	E-Part Value	F/G Part Value
8	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.5	.6

G. Evaluation of Short (or long) Exercises

Cluster 2

No. of Elements	8-10	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
Max. E-score	10.0	9.0	8.0	6.0	4.0	3.0	2.0	1.0

Cluster 3

No. of Elements	7-10	5-6	3-4	1-2
Max. E-score	10.0	8.0	6.0	4.0

H. Apparatus Specifications

Vault                                              – Table at 1.15 m – 1.25 m, Yurchenco collar
*80 cm stack (Cluster 1)
Uneven Bars/Single Bar                 – FIG Standard (HB – 2.35 m, LB – 1.70 m)
(HB – 2.50 m, LB – 1.70 m) – Cluster 3

*20 cm safety mat is permitted

Balance Beam                                 – FIG Height – 1.25 m
*80 cm height (Cluster 1)
Floor                                              – FIG Standard – 12 x 12 m

J. Summary of Specific Regulations and Compulsory Exercises

CLUSTER 1 (Elementary: Compulsory Exercises for ages 7-9)

VT	FIG Age Group Class 1  2 Choices:	A 2nd attempt is permitted, but with 0.5 deduction
HP1	1. From run, hurdle onto vault board and jump from 2 feet to hands with straight body and fall to back on a soft mat of 80 cm height.	2. Salto forward stretched from a vaulting board

BB	FX	Single Bar
HP1	HP1	HP1
FIG Age Group Class 11.             Jump and leg swing with ¼ turn to straddle sit on beam, swing legs fwd to tuck sit, lift to momentary, and back tomomentary tuck sit2.             Swing legs backward to tuck stand and forward roll to stand with one leg in front, step forward to arch3.             Step forward to straight jump to land in lunge. Step back foot fwd with other foot in front, turn ½(180⁰)4.Three running steps forward, step kick fwd above horizontal to momentary handstand and step down5.             Jump chasse forward, 2 steps forward,1/2 turn in squat position 6.             Body wave to stand, stepforward to develope’7.             Step forward, step to Arabesque (hold for 2 sec)8.             1-3 walking steps forward to round off dismount	FIG Age Group Class 11.             2-3 steps fwd to turn (360⁰) 2.             Run and perform partially piked or stretched dive roll fwds. 3.             Extend the knees pushing fromthe floor to handstand4.Handspring fwd to Cartwheel5.             Walkover forward6.             Split leap, jump 90⁰ roll bwd to handstand hold 1 sec and stepdown to stand7.             2-3 steps hurdle to round off Straight jump	FIG Age Group Class 11.             Starting from hand, lift to chin up position and pullover to front support2.             Cast to horizontal to immediateback hip circle3.             immediate under bar cast above45⁰) and long hang swing backward4.             Swing   forward             and       swingbackward5.             Swing   forward             and       swingbackward6.             Swing   forward             and       swingbackward7.             Swing forward and swing backward to push off dismount (on 5th backward swing) and land on mats.

CLUSTER 2 (Ages 10-12 Elementary – Optional for BB, FX and Uneven Bars)

BB	FX	Uneven Bars
HP3	HP3	HP3
FIG Age Group HP 38 skills maximum for D-score(Maximum 4 can be Acro elements)1. Two connected dance elements2. Minimum full turn on 1 foot3. One Acro flight element4. Dismount*May repeat one skill of B or CValue for difficulty or bonus.	FIG Age Group HP 38 skills maximum for D-score1.             A passage with three dance elements2.             Acrobatic element forward3.             Acrobatic element backward4.             Dismount*May repeat one skill of B or C Value for difficulty.	FIG Age Group HP 38 skills maximum for D-score1. Long hang swing with turn2. Close bar element3. Two transitions between bars4. Dismount*May repeat one skill of B or CValue for difficulty
VT FIG Age Group Class 3		A 2nd attempt is permitted, but
		with 1.0 deduction
HP3	Handspring(VT# 1.00) =  2.00Handspring ½(VT# 1.01) = 2.20Handspring 1/1(VT# 1.02) = 2.50Handspring 1 ½(VT# 1.30) = 2.70Handspring Front Tuck(VT# 2.10) = 2.70Handspring Front Tuck ½(VT# 2.11) = 2.90Handspring Front Pike(VT# 2.20) = 2.90Handspring Front Pike ½(VT# 2.21) = 3.10	½ on (VT# 1.20 = 2.00½ on ½ off (VT# 1.21) = 2.20½ on 1/1 off(VT# 1.22) = 2.50Tsukahara Tuck(VT# 3.10) =2.70Yurchenko Tuck(VT# 4.10) = 2.70Yurchenko Tuck 1/1(VT#4.12) = 2.90Yunchenko Pike(VT# 4.20) = 2.90Yunchenko Straight(VT# 4.30) = 3.10

CLUSTER 3 (Secondary: FIG 2017 for VT, UB, BB & FX)

Optional	Optional	Optional
FIG 2017	FIG 2017	FIG JUNIOR 2017
(BALANCE BEAM)	(FLOOR EXERCISE)	(VAULT)
Maximum 8 highest difficulties including the dismount are counted for DV.*No DMT -0.50 from Final Score (DPanel)*Minimum 3 Dance *Minimum 3 Acro and 2 optional elements 1.             One connection of at least 2 different dance elements, 1 being a leap or jump with 180⁰ split. (cross or side), or straddlepositon. = 0.502.             Turn (Gr. 3) = 0.503.             One acro series, min. of 2 flight* elements-1 being salto (elements may be the same). = 0.504.             Acro elements in different directions (fwd/swd and bwd). =0.50*Flight elements with or without hand support.	Maximum 8 highest difficulties including the dismount are counted for DV. *No DMT -0.50 from FinalScore (D Panel)* Minimum 3 Dance*Minimum 3 Acro and 2 optional elements 1. A dance passage composed of two different, leaps or hops (from the Code) connected directly or indirectly (with running steps, small leaps, hops, chasśe, chaine turns), one of them with 180⁰cross/side split or straddle position=0.50 No jumps or turns are permitted because they are stationary. Chaine turns (1/2 turns on two feet) are allowed because they are traveling steps. Leaps and hops must land on one leg if performed as the 1st element in the dance passage.2.             Salto with LA turn (min. 360⁰) =0.503.             Salto with double BA = 0.504.             Salto bwd and salto fwd (no aerials) in the same or different acro line = 0.50*Note: CR 2, 3, & 4 must be performed within Acro line.	*In the Qualifying competitions (CI): the 1st vault score counts toward the team and/or All-around Total.The gymnast who wishes to qualify for theApparatus Final  must perform two (2) vaults as per the Junior Level Apparatus Final rules.*Apparatus Finals (CIII): – Gymnast must perform two 2)different vaults (can be from the  same Vault Group)

Uneven Bars		FIG 2017
	1.   Flight element from HB to LB                             = 0.502.   Flight element on the same bar                          = 0.503.   Different grips (no cast, MT or DMT)                  = 0.504.   Non-flight element with min. 360⁰ turn (No MT) = 0.50

1. VENUE

• Competition Site will announce during the Technical Meeting.
• Training Site – the training schedule for each team will be given when the team arrive.

2. ENTRY

Each team shall compose of four (4) gymnasts representing the two (2) categories (e.g. four (4) gymnasts for Elementary / four (4) gymnasts for Secondary)

3. COMPOSITION AND NUMBER OF ATHLETES AND COACHES PER REGION

EVENT	GENDER	ATHLETES	COACH	TOTAL
AEROBICGYMNASTICS	High School (Youth)
	BOYS	2	1	5
	GIRLS	2
	College (Senior)
	Men	2	1	5
	Women	2

4. CATEGORIES

The competition will be carried out in accordance with the GAP Technical Regulations and FIG code of Points (2017 2020), Cycle XIV) and will consist:

Elementary

A. Individual Men    IM   (1 male competitor)
B. Individual Women    IW                               (1 female competitor)
C. Mixed Pairs    MP    (1 male competitor and 1 female competitor)

D. Trio     TR     (3 competitors of optional gender)

Secondary

A. Individual Men    IM    (1 male competitor)
B. Individual Women                                    IW                               (1 female competitor)
C. Mixed Pairs     MP    (1 male competitor and 1 female competitor)
D. Trio    TR   (3 competitors of optional gender)

5. QUALIFYING ROUNDS AND FINALS

5.1 NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE QUALIFYING ROUNDS

The maximum number for the Qualifying Rounds is:

– two per category per region for IM, IW, and MP
– one per region for TR and AERO Dance

5.2 NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE FINALS

The eight best scores of all categories may participate in the finals

6. COMPETITION SCHEDULE (Will be discus during the Technical Meeting)

7. PARTICIPANTS

7.1 The gymnasts’ age eligibility will be based on year born.
7.2 The participation is limited to 2 units per region in each category except Trio and AER Dance.

8. TRAINING AREA

A training hall is available to the competitors 2 days prior to the start of the competition. It is equipped with appropriate sound equipment and a full-size competition floor. Access to the floor is given by a rotation schedule set up by the LOC and approved by the Aerobic Gymnastics Technical Committee.

9. WAITING AREA

A designated area connected to the Podium is referred to as the Waiting Area. It is only to be used by the competitors and their coaches of the next two starts. The area is not allowed to be used by any other person.

10. RESTRICTIONS

Competitors, coaches and all unauthorized persons are restricted from entering the waiting area during competition, except when called by an official of the OC or the FIG. Coaches have to remain in the Waiting Area while their competitors are competing. Coaches, competitors and all unauthorized persons are restricted from entering the judging area. Disregard of these restrictions may lead to the disqualification of the competitor by the Superior Jury.

11. TECHNICAL / ORIENTATION MEETING

It is mandatory for all coaches to be present in the Technical / Orientation Meeting. At this meeting, all information concerning the detailed organization of the competition will be given by the Tournament Directors.

The qualification system identifies individuals participating in the event and indicates that these individuals are permitted access. There will be access control at the entrance to each area. All participants are required to wear ID Cards at all times in the competition venue. Coaches must check the names, categories, and competitors’ music CDs. The Technical/Orientation Meeting will be held in designated venue.

12. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Aerobic Gymnastics Technical Committee shall be responsible for and have full control of the technical organization of the Aerobic Gymnastics Competition under the guidance of the existing PRISAA and GAP Technical Rules and Guidelines.

The Aerobics Competition will be conducted in accordance with the Aerobic Gymnastics FIG Code of Points (2017-2020, cycle XIV), PRISAA Guidelines and FIG Technical Regulation 2017.

13. MUSIC

Upon arrival, the delegation must deliver two CDs to the OC as per the norms given in the FIG Code of Points. The following information must be written on the CDs:

• Region
•  Name of competitor
• Category (IM / IW / MP / TR / AER DANCE)
• Title of the music
• The composer (s) of the music used

The Team Manager or the Coach must sign two forms on behalf of the competitor (s)

•  The approval of the technical criteria of playing the CD’s by the OC
• The confirmation that the music used does not violate any copyrights ad that it can be broadcasted within sports.

For training in the training venue the competitor (s) will have to bring their personal (third) copy of the music CDs.

14. DRESS CODE

The competitors dress must demonstrate that it subscribes to the sport profile of a Gymnastics discipline. A neat and proper athletic appearance should be the overall impression.
Attire violating any description written in the Dress Code will be deducted by CJP (-0.2 point each time for different criteria).

14.1 WOMEN’S ATTIRE

Women must wear a one-piece leotard with flesh colored or transparent tights or a unitarded (one-piece leotard with full length neck to ankle). Sequins are allowed. – The neckline of the front and back of the leotard/unitard must be no further than half of the sternum for the front and no further than the lower line of the shoulder blades for the back.

– The cut of the leotard at the top of the legs must not go higher than the waist and the outside seam must pass through the crest of ilium. The leotard must cover the crotch completely.

– Attire for women may be with or without long sleeves (1 or 2 sleeves). Long sleeves end at the wrist. Transparent material allowed for sleeves. – Long tights / full-length unitard are allowed.

14.2 MEN’S ATTIRE

Men must wear a unitard or shorts and a form fitting top or leotard with an adequate support (i.e.; dance belt). – The attire must not have an open cut at the front or back. – The armhole must not be cut below shoulder blades (scapular). – SEQUINS for Men’s Attire are not allowed. – ¾ leggings, long gymnastics trousers (leotard + trousers), 1-piece combi-trousers are allowed.

14.3 CORRECT ATTIRE:

• Hair must be secured close to the head.
• The competitors must wear white aerobics shoes and white socks that must be able to be seen by all judges.
• Make-up must be only for women and used sparingly.
•  Loose and additional items to the attire are not allowed.
• Jewelry must not be worn.
• Torn or ripped costume and / or undergarments must not be shown during a performance.
• Aerobics attire must be in non-transparent material, except for sleeves for women.
• Attire depicting war, violence, or religious themes is forbidden.
• Body paint is not allowed.
• Sports profile dress.

14.4 UNIFORM: (WARNING BY CJP):

All competitors must wear their official regional tracksuit at the Opening and Closing Ceremony and competition attire for Medal Award ceremonies.

14.5 COMPETITION ATTIRE FOR MUSLIM PARTICIPANTS:

All participants from ARMM or Muslim participants from other regions can wear jazz pants, jogging pants, hijab, or any comfortable attire that will not violate the Muslim teachings.

15. THE BREAKING RULES

In case of a tie at any place in qualifications or finals, the tie will be broken based on the following criteria in this order:

– the highest total score in Execution
– the highest total score in Artistic
– the highest total score in Difficulty
If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

16. RANKING BY TEAMS

In case of a tie in points at any place in the Team Ranking, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria:

1. the best ranked Trio
2. the best ranked counting Aerobic Dance
3. to participate in the Team Ranking, team must be represented with at least one participant in each category.

• Individual Men and/or Individual Women, MixedPair, Trio
• Aerobic Dance

The team ranking list will be established adding the 4 best places (ranking): Individual Men or Individual Women, Mixed Pair, Trio, and Aerobic Dance. The 4 places of each Team are converted into points as according the ranking from the competition.

e.g.: 1st place – 1 point, 2nd place – 2 points

The team with the lowest number of points is declared Team Champion. Medals will also be given to the winning teams. The delegations must announce the composition of their team coaches’ meeting and orientation. (1 individual man, 1 individual woman, 1 mixed pair, 1 trio and 1 aerobic dance during

In case of a tie in points at any place in the Team Raking, the ranking will be determined by the best ranked Trio. If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

17. WALK OVER

Should a competitor fail to appear on stage within 20 seconds after being called, a deduction of 0.5 point will be made by the Chair of the Judges Panel. Should a competitor fail to appear on stage within 60 seconds after being called, the start will be deemed as a Walk Over. Upon announcement of such a Walk Over the competitor loses his right to participate in the category in question. In case of EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES, refer to chapter 8, COP 2016-2019.

18. TRAINING – WARM UP

The training schedule will be made according to the arrival time of each delegation and will be handed to the coach upon
registration. Access to the competition hall and the training venue will be given only to the members of the delegation  wearing their ID and only during their respective training time.

19. JUDGES’ MEETING

All members of the Technical Officials are obliged to attend all meetings, briefings and debriefings as per FIG COP 1.2.b
Briefings will take place before every competition and is compulsory to all appointed judges ad reserve

DRAWING OF LOTS FOR JUDGES / STARTING ORDER

A draw will decide the starting order of the competition. Lots will be drawn in the presence of the Coaches and Technical officials. The drawing of lots will take place during the coaches’ and technical meeting.

21. DISPLAY OF SCORES AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESULTS

The scores of the juries and final results will be published on a display screen.

A detailed list of results, including all judges’ marks, will be distributed to the coaches after the Finals.

22. PROTESTS

Protests regarding scores are not permitted. Extraordinary circumstances – as per the Technical Regulations and Code of Points, Chapter 1, 1.12.

23. DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES

a. WARNINGS

Warnings are given for the following:

• Presence in a prohibited area.
•  Improper behavior on the Podium.
• Disrespectful manners to judges and officials
•  Unsportsmanlike behavior.
• Competition attire not being worn at the medal awarding ceremony. – A competitor receives one warning only and, irrespective of the category, the second warning will result in immediate disqualification.

b. DISQUALIFICATION

Disqualification is declared if:

• There are serious breaches of the FIG Statutes, Technical Regulations and/or Code of Points and if there is
  a Walk-over.

24. OPENING

Competitors will hold an opening parade and the venue and will presented in this event and must wear their track suit

25. MEDAL AWARD CEREMONIES

The awarding of medals will take place after the finals of all categories, at this time all competitor (s) are required to wear their, competition attire.

The awards for Aerobic Gymnastics competitions will be awarded as follows: Individual and Trios Events for Youth and Senior.

First Place : Gold Medal and Certificate for each gymnast placed first

Second Place : Silver Medal and Certificate for each gymnast placed second

Third Place : Bronze Medal and Certificate for each gymnast placed third

Team Ranking

First Place : Gold Medal and Certificate for each gymnast placed first

Second Place : Silver Medal and Certificate for each gymnast placed second

Third Place : Bronze Medal and Certificate for each gymnast placed third

All Participants : Certificate of Participation

C O M P E T I T I O N  P R O G R A M M E

	ELEMENTARY LEVEL	SECONDARY LEVEL
AGE	PRISAA Eligibility Guidelines
CATEGORIES	IM, IW, MP, TR, AER DANCE	IM, IW, MP, TR, AER DANCE
EXCEPTIONS	No 1 arm push up No 1 arm support	No 1 arm push up No 1 arm support
MUSIC LENGTH	1 minute 15 seconds (+ / – 5sec)	1 minute 20 sec. (+ / – 5sec)
DIFFERENTELEMENTSACROBATICELEMENTS	6 maximum2 Elements from A1 to A3 (optional) Off Axis jump not allowed	8 maximum2 Elements from A1 to A6 (optional) Off Axis jump not allowed
COMBINATION OFDIFFERENTELEMENTS	No Combination	1 Combination of 2 different elements allowed
COMPETITION SPACE	7m x 7m:  IND-MP-TR	7m x 7m:  IM-IW10m x 10m:  TR, MP, AER DANCE
COMPULSORYELEMENTS(must be performed without combination)	4A)  PUB)  Straddle SupportC)  Air TurnD)  Vertical Split	4A)        Helicopter to PUB)        Straddle Support (max 1 / 1 turn) C)  Tuck Jump 1 / 1 turnD)  1 / 1 Turn to Vertical Split
ELEMENTS  ALLOWED VALUE	0.1 – 0.4(1 ELEMENT 0.5 POINT OPTIONAL)	0.1 – 0.6(1 ELEMENT 0.7 POINT OPTIONAL)
PUSH UP SPLIT LANDING	Maximum 1 JUMP landing in SPLIT	Maximum 1 JUMP landing in SPLIT Maximum 1 JUMP landing in PUSH UP
FLOOR ELEMENTS	4	5
LIFT	0	1 (optional), no value
ATTIRE	FIG Code of Points (no make-up)Optional tights are allowedForm Fitting body shorts are allowed for both boys and girls.	FIG Code of Points (light make-up)
JUDGES’ PANEL	2-4 A-Jury, 2-4 E-Jury, 2-D Jury, 2-L-Jury, 1-CJPAccording to the FIG Judges rules, the FIG Technical Regulations,               the Aerobic Gymnastics code of points.
TEAM RANKING	There will be a team ranking for both categories.

DEDUCTIONS

	Youth	Senior
DifficultyDeductions               (-1.0 each time)	More than 6 elementsCompulsory   elements:          missing          or         in          any combination or not at the same time More than 4 floor elements                      More than 1 element of value 0.5 pt.Elements in 1 arm supportElements landing to PUMore than 1 element landing to splitRepetition of an element	More than 8 elements Compulsory elements:missing or in any combination – or notat the same timeMore than 5 floor elementsMore than 1 element of value 0.7 pt.Elements in 1 arm supportMore than 1 element landing to PU More than 1 element to split Repetition of an element
CJP Deduction    (-0.5 each time)	Performing Lift (s) Performing Acrobatic elements                  (A4 to A7) or OFF AXIS JUMPS	More than 1 Lift Performing Acrobatic  elements (A7) or OFF AXIS  JUMPS

AEROBIC DANCE

EVENTS	COMBINED (4) Youth and (4) Senior
DEFINITION	Group choreography of 8 competitors, utilizing the Aerobic movements in Dance Style.  The routine must include 32 to 64 counts of STREET DANCE, as a 2nd style.  The routine may include acrobatic and / or difficulty elements but they will not received any value.
AGE	PRISAA Eligibility Guidelines
CATEGORIES	AER DANCE
EXCEPTIONS	No 1 arm push up No 1 arm support
MUSIC LENGTH	1 minute 20 sec. (+ / – 5sec)
DIFFERENT ELEMENTS	8 maximum Elements from A1 to A6
	(1 ELEMENT 0.7 POINT OPTIONAL) Off Axis jump not allowed
COMBINATION OFDIFFERENTELEMENTSACROBATICELEMENTSANDDEDUCTIONS	Maximum of 2 acrobatic elements in combination (=set) may be performed but must perform at the same time.  If the same or different combination is performed consecutively, it will be counted as 2 or more.If a different combination is performed at the same time, it will be counted as 1 set.  Maximum of3 sets of combinations may be performed.  Examples:  Round off + flic flac + salto =DEDUCTION Round off  +  salto = NO DEDUCTIONMore than 2 acrobatic elements performed in combination (=sets): – 0.5 each time More than 3 acrobatic combination (sets) in the whole routine – 0.5 each time
COMPETITION SPACE	10m x 10m:  AER DANCE
	In the Dance Content, dance movements are evaluated throughout the routine, including the 2nd style.  If the 2nd style is not included or not recognizable or not STREET DANCE maximum in Dance Content is 1.1 (Unacceptable).
DANCE CONTENT	The dance content must have high correlations with the theme and the style of the music.It is recommended to show high level of creativity in the dance content, especially by using the music style and accents, but without repetitions.  The second style must be clearly different from the rest of the choreography and must show high degree of creativity.
PUSH UP SPLIT LANDING	Maximum 1 JUMP landing in SPLIT Maximum 1 JUMP landing in PUSH UP
FLOOR ELEMENTS	5
LIFT	1 (optional), no value
ATTIRE	FIG Code of Points
JUDGES’ PANEL	2-4 A-Jury, 2-4 E-Jury, 2-D Jury, 2-L- Jury, 1-CJPAccording to the FIG Judges rules, the FIG Technical Regulations, the Aerobic Gymnastics code of points.
TEAM RANKING	There will be a team ranking for both categories.