National Association of Women’s Gymnastics Judges

The National Collegiate Women’s Championships and all meets used to qualify will be conducted according to the FIG Women’s Code of Points, with the Junior Olympic (Level 10) modifications as of 11/1/04. [Note: If the value of a skill (JO) on events other than vaulting is raised after 11/1/04, it will be effective immediately.] All rules and guidelines for execution and compositional deductions as applied to the USAG-JO program (Level 10) will be used with the following collegiate modifications/clarifications:

GENERAL

• .10 deduction for competing out of order (taken from team score).

VAULT

Teams & individuals must compete using a new vault table apparatus during any regular season meet used in calculating RQS.
Collegiate Vault Value Chart (Effective September, 2004)
Gymnasts will perform one vault, the score of which will count. A gymnast will be afforded three attempts to go over the horse one time. Touching the board and/or the horse, without going over the horse, counts as one of the three attempts.
No deduction if gymnast’s lead arm bends during a ¼ on or Tsukahara entry vault. Deduct for bending of second arm.
1.00 deduction for touching the horse with only one or with no hands.
1.00 deduction for failure to land on feet first (includes fall).
1.00 deduction for spotting assistance during the vault.

UNEVEN PARALLEL BARS SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (taken off of the start value as always):

Two bar changes

One flight element minimum of “C”
A different flight element minimum of “B”
“C” dismount with the following modifications:
“B” dismount = .10 deduction (not .2)
“C” dismount immediately preceded by same two “A” elements or same two “B” elements = .1 deduction (not .2)

BEAM SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (taken off of the start value as always):

Acro series, minimum of 2 flight elements, both must start and finish on the beam
Dance or Dance/Acro series of 2 or more elements
Minimum of 360 degree turn on one foot or knee
Leap, jump or hop requiring 180 degree split (front or side)
“C” dismount or “B” dismount preceded by and directly connected to any “C” element (acro or dance) with the following modification:
- “B” dismounts not meeting the connection requirement will receive a .1 deduction (not .2)
  Note: A minimum “C” element performed a third time (no VP) may be used to fulfill S.R. 5 on beam.

COMPOSITION

Mounts (Group 1) may be used to fulfill the forward or sideward acro element

ELEMENT VALUES DIFFERENT FROM LEVEL 10:

#2.307 Stag-ring leap or jump = D
#8.301 Salto forward take off from one leg = D
#8.304 Salto backward stretched with step-out = D
#8.305 Gainer salto backward stretched, also with leg change in flight = D
#8.404 Salto backward stretched throughout (no pike down) with legs together = E
Salto backward stretched through vertical and then pike down, with legs together = D
Salto backward stretched and then pike before vertical, with legs together = C (pike)
#9.108 Gainer salto stretched with ½ twist, to side of beam = B (tuck & pike = A); In collegiate program, same values when gainers are performed forward.
#S9.202 Stand on 1 leg – swing free leg backward to a front aerial with 1/1 twist in stretched position off side of beam = C
#9.208 Gainer salto backward stretched with 1/1 twist, to side of beam = C (tuck “B”)
#9.407 Double salto backward tucked or piked = E

CONNECTION VALUE EXCEPTIONS:

B+D Acro Flight
- BHS(any with 2 arms)+ Layout step-out = no connection value
B+E Acro Flight
- BHS(any with 2 arms)+ Layout with feet together = +.10 (not +.20)
B+B+D 3 Acro Flight Elements
- Any variation or order of 2 BHS’s (any with two arms) and a layout step-out = +.10 (not +.20)

FLOOR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (taken off of the start value as always):

One acro series (3 flight elements, 1 a salto)
Another acro series, with 2 saltos (same or different)
3 different saltos within the exercise
Minimum 360 degree turn on one foot (“B” not required)
Dance series of 2 or more leaps, jumps or hops (one foot take off not required)
“C” dismount with the following modifications:
- “B” dismounts will receive a .10 deduction (not .2)
  Note: Minimum of “C” salto performed as the last isolated salto or in the last salto connection.

COMPOSITION

Maximum of two prone landings will be allowed. One from dance and one from acro elements.
1 ¼ saltos to prone landing retain the same value as the root element and are considered saltos for SR and AV.

ADDITIONAL COLLEGIATE RULES

EQUIPMENT

Low bar must be adjustable to 165 cm and the high bar adjustable to 245 cm without the bar height adapters.
½” plywood may be used under the springboard for mounting bars and beam.
If a gymnast has a broken/torn grip, she may repeat her routine as the last team competitor or after the all-around competitor (specialist). If this does not allow for a sufficient amount of time to change grips or enough time to prepare, the gymnast will repeat the routine as soon as it is safe to do so. However, the time should not exceed five minutes. [Note: Common sense and safety must always prevail.]
A chalk arc line may be placed on the corners of the floor exercise mat.
Except for a small mark, chalk may not be applied directly to the beam. A small amount of chalk may be applied to the gymnasts’ hand and feet as needed for safety.
If a mat used on floor exercise exceeds the boundary lines, the mat must be clearly marked with tape or chalk to indicate the actual boundary lines. Failure to mark the mat will result in a .10 deduction taken off the average.
The maximum run distance for mounts on uneven bars and balance beam during championships competition is 27 ½’. If more than 27 ½’ of matting exists, the maximum run distance must be marked. If the gymnast exceeds the 27 ½’ run distance a .10 deduction will be assessed.
A minimum of 15 ½’ must be available on the opposite side of the beam.

LANDINGS
Reminder: Landing deductions are taken for lack of control and/or movement occurring prior to presenting to the judges. (e.g., celebrating on the mat prior to presenting to the judges, failing to show a controlled landing prior to turning to present to the judges)

OPEN SCORING AND START VALUE

Open scoring will be used at regional competition and national championship. . [Note: judges are to sit apart; all judges’ scores will be flashed, simultaneously, with only the average raised.]
All scores will be flashed and rotated, but only the average score will be raised and rotated.
All start values and scores will be flashed simultaneously. The competitor’s name and number must be displayed on the score flasher.
Score verification procedures will be in place at regionals and each day of competition at nationals.
Reminder: The allowable score range between the two counting scores follows JO.

UNIFORM

During the 2004 championships, long-sleeve, short-sleeve or sleeveless (including backless) one-piece leotards are permitted. Swimsuit apparel is permitted during practice and warm-up at championship events during the 2003 season, provided the apparel meets all other uniform regulations, including those outlined in the Championships Handbook.
Deduction of .10 for leotard above the hipbone. A warning must be given first.
There is no deduction for a matching (i.e., color of leotard or skin tone in color) sports bra that is exposed. During championships competition, gymnasts must wear trunks that match the color of the leotard or be skin tone in color.

The meet referee will instruct a gymnast who does not meet the uniform policies that she is “out of uniform” and must comply with the uniform rules prior to returning to the competition.