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2006 NCAA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS RULES The NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships and all meets used to qualify will be conducted according to the Junior Olympic Women’s Code of Points, (Level 10) as of 11/1/05. [Note: If the value of a skill (JO) on events other than vaulting is raised after 11/1/05, 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
VAULT NEW VAULT VALUES (These vault values will be added to the Vault Chart.)
VAULT SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Collegiate Vault Value Chart (Effective September, 2005) 2. Gymnasts will perform one vault, the score of which will count. A gymnast will be afforded three attempts to go over the vault table one time. Touching the board and/or the vault table, without going over the vault table, counts as one of the three attempts. 3. No deduction if gymnast’s lead arm bends during a ¼ on or Tsukahara entry vault. Deduct for bending of second arm. (same as JO level 10) 4. 1.00 deduction for touching the vault table with only one or with no hands. 5. 1.00 deduction for failure to land on feet first (includes fall). 6. 1.00 deduction for spotting assistance during the vault.
UNEVEN PARALLEL BARS UNEVEN BAR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (.2 each taken off Start Value) 1) Minimum of two (2) Bar changes. 2) 2 Flight elements, minimum of 2 different C’s OR a D and B. 3) One element with LA (longitudinal axis) turn, minimum of C (not to include dismount). 4) C Dismount with the following modification: C dismount immediately preceded by same 2 A or B elements = .1 deduction (not .2).
UNEVEN BAR SPECIFIC COMPOSITIONAL DEDUCTIONS 1. Lack of variety in choice of elements and/or connections up to .2 Consider: a. Overuse of one group of elements b. Overuse of specific element or variation of that element c. Overuse of same element for connections d. Elements of highest value connected primarily to elements of lowest value
2. Insufficient distribution of the elements up to .1 Consider: a. Level of difficulty not maintained throughout the exercise b. Most difficult elements placed in the same section of the exercise
3. More than one squat/stoop on LB with or without sole circle to grasp high bar each .1 Reminder: After a fall, judging resumes once the gymnast performs an element listed in the JO Code; therefore, if she resumes with a glide kip, squat on, and has already performed a squat/stoop on, the deduction will be applied.
4. Uncharacteristic elements each .1 Examples: a. Squat on LB bar and ½ turn on feet to grasp high bar. b. Swing forward on HB, place feet on LB to stand with or without ½ turn unless followed by a circling move.
5. ¾ giant circle forward with or without grip change each .1 This is not considered an element and it will break a connection.
6. Choice of release elements not up to the competitive level up to .1 · Choice of elements up to the “competitive level” will now be defined by the level at the NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Team Championships – Day 1. · When applying this compositional deduction, consider not only the value part of the release element, but also: - the type of release element - the amplitude/execution - and the direct connection with other release elements and/or other elements of higher value - the total number of release elements in the exercise above the minimum
ELEMENT VALUES DIFFERENT FROM LEVEL 10: · Giant ½ Turn (blind) + 1/1 Healy (any direction) = D (same as JO Level 10) · Front giant with 1/1 turn on one arm after handstand to finish in L or mixed-L grip (Healy) = D · All elements that include a 1/1 (360°) turn completed on one arm after handstand phase in the descent phase (Healy technique) Angle Achieved Deduction 0 - 30° No deduction 31 - 45° .05 46 - 90° .10 >90° .20 BEAM
BEAM SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (.2 each taken off of the Start Value)
BEAM SPECIFIC COMPOSITIONAL DEDUCTIONS 1. Lack of variety in choice of elements a. Missing a backward acro element with a minimum of A value. .1 Missing a forward/sideward acro element with a minimum of A value. .1 The following five (5) notes apply to both backward and forward/sideward acro requirements. 1) Must be from Groups 1-Mounts, 6-Rolls, 7-Walkovers/Cartwheels, or 8- Saltos 2) The round-off is considered a sideward element. 3) A jump backward (Flic-flac take-off) with ½ twist to walkover forward (Arabian walkover or salto) is considered a forward element. 4) A Flic-flac ¼ or ¾ to handstand is considered a backward element. 5) A tic-toc can be considered either a forward or backward element, to the advantage of the gymnast. b. Lack of variety in dance elements 1) More than two dance elements with the same shape. .1 EXAMPLES: If the following jumps were all included in an exercise, it would be considered overuse of dance elements with the same shape: Wolf jump, wolf with ½ turn, stride leap with change of legs to wolf position 2) More than one leap/jump/hop element to prone. each .1
2. Insufficient distribution of the elements up to .1 Consider: a. Level of difficulty not maintained throughout the exercise. b. Most difficult elements placed in the same section of the exercise.
3. Insufficient use of entire beam apparatus a. Insufficient level changes throughout the exercise up to .1 Consider: 1) Level changes by the performance of elements and/or connections -look for movements that are high off the beam, standing, semi-low, and low (kneel, squat, sit, lying) 2) No longer required to touch the beam with a part of the torso and/or head b. Spatially (use the entire length of the beam) up to .1 c. Directionally (movement/choreography forward, backward & sideward) up to .1
4. Choice of acro elements not up to the competitive level up to .2 Choice of elements up to the “competitive level” will now be defined by the level at the NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Team Championships – Day 1.
ELEMENT VALUES DIFFERENT FROM LEVEL 10: 1. #2.307 Stag-ring leap or jump with front leg stag or straight = D 2. #8.301 Salto forward take off from one leg to a sit = D 3. #8.304 Salto backward stretched with step-out = D 4. #8.305 Gainer salto backward stretched, also with leg change in flight = D 5. #8.401 Salto forward take off from one leg to a stand = D 6. #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) 7. #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. 8. #9.202 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. #9.308 Gainer salto backward stretched with 1/1 twist, to side of beam = C (tuck = B) 10. #9.407 Double salto backward tucked or piked = E 11. Tuck front 1/1 dismount off beam to the side landing parallel to the beam = C 12. Two foot take off back salto (any position) 1 ½ twist dismount off side = C 13. Two foot take off back salto (any position) 1/1 twist dismount off side = B 14. Wolf Open Swing Down (Back Salto in Wolf position, open to swing down) = C
CONNECTION VALUE EXCEPTIONS: B+D Acro Flight--BHS + Layout step-out = no connection value B+E Acro Flight--BHS + Layout with feet together = +.10 (not +.20) B+B+D 3 Acro Flight Elements--any variation or order of 2 BHS’s and a layout step-out = +.10 (not +.20)
FLOOR
FLOOR EXERCISE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (.2 each taken off Start Value)
FLOOR SPECIFIC COMPOSITIONAL DEDUCTIONS 1. Lack of variety in choice of elements a. Lack of variety in dance elements 1) More than two dance elements with the same shape .1 EXAMPLES: If the following jumps were all included in an exercise, it would be considered overuse of dance elements with the same shape: Wolf jump, wolf with ½ turn, stride leap with change of legs to wolf position 2) More than one leap/jump/hop to prone position each .1 b. Lack of variety in acro elements up to .1 1) Minimum of one forward/sideward salto and a minimum of one backward salto (A value or higher)
2. Insufficient distribution of the elements up to .1 Consider: a. Level of difficulty not maintained throughout the exercise. b. Most difficult elements placed in the same section of the exercise.
3. Insufficient use of the floor area a. Spatially (floor pattern) up to .1 b. Directionally (movement/choreography forward, backward and sideward) up to .1
4. Choice of acro elements a. Lack of a minimum of “C” salto in exercise .3 b. Acro elements not up to the competitive level up to .2 Choice of elements up to the “competitive level” will now be defined by the level at the NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Team Championships – Day 1. c. Prone landings 1) More than one acro element to prone landing. each .1 2) Maximum of two prone landings will be allowed. One from dance and one from acro elements. 3) 1 ¼ saltos to prone landing retain the same value as the root element.
ELEMENT VALUES DIFFERENT FROM LEVEL 10: · #6.201 Front salto piked = A
ADDITIONAL COLLEGIATE RULES
EQUIPMENT 1. Low bar must be adjustable to 165 cm and the high bar adjustable to 245 cm without the bar height adapters.
2. ½” plywood may be used under the springboard for mounting bars and beam.
3. 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.]
4. A chalk arc line may be placed on the corners of the floor exercise mat.
5. Except for a small mark on the top surface of the beam, chalk may not be applied directly to the beam. A small amount of chalk may be applied to the gymnasts’ hands and feet as needed for safety.
6. No chalk marks on the vault runway. If a mark is necessary, then removable tape or Velcro will be allowed.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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. (i.e., celebrating on the mat prior to presenting to the judges or failing to show a controlled landing prior to turning to present to the judges will result in a deduction)
OPEN SCORING AND START VALUE 1. Open scoring will be used during the regular season, regional competition and national championship.
2. Judges are to sit apart.
3. All scores will be flashed and rotated, but only the average score will be raised and rotated.
4. All start values will be flashed simultaneously as well as all scores will be flashed simultaneously.
5. Score verification procedures will be in place at regionals and each day of competition at nationals.
6. Reminder: The allowable score range between the two counting scores follows JO.
UNIFORM 1. 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 provided the apparel meets all other uniform regulations, including those outlined in the 2006 NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships Handbook.
2. Deduction of .10 for leotard above the hipbone. A warning must be given first.
3. 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.
4. The meet referee will instruct a gymnast who does not meet the uniform policies that she is “out of uniform”. The gymnast must comply with the uniform rules prior to returning to the competition.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT The following procedures may be executed by any panel judge, chief judge or the meet referee (MR) and will appear as a neutral deduction on the score sheet. 1. Gymnasts unsportsmanlike conduct: a. 1st time will be a warning (MR is notified) b. 2nd time the MR is notified and there will be a .10 deduction taken from the gymnasts’ score for that event by the MR or chief judge. 2. Coach unsportsmanlike conduct: a. 1st time will be a warning -- yellow card (MR is notified) b. 2nd time MR is notified there will be a .10 deduction taken from the team score by the MR for each violation.
VIDEO REVIEW The following is an experimental rule for the 2005-06 regular season and will not be used during the NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Regionals or Championships. The video review rule will be evaluated at the conclusion of the 2005-06 season to determine future application.
In the event that an inquiry response is unsatisfactory to the coach, a video tape may be used for the purpose of review under the following conditions:
1. Each team is allowed one review per meet. 2. The institutional team video must be used for the review. 3. A review that is denied would result in a .3 deduction from the team score. 4. All reviews must be specific to the performance or nonperformance of a particular skill, combination of skills or neutral deductions (i.e., out of bounds) 5. Reviews may not be used to evaluate a question of execution deductions. 6. The review must be submitted to the meet director within 5 minutes following the conclusion of the meet. 7. The coach requesting the review must provide a signed Video Review Request Form (VRRF), queued video and team camera to the meet director. The meet director will be responsible for delivering this information to the meet referee and event panel for their review. The coaches may not be present during the review. 8. Reviews must be conducted in the presence of the meet referee and the event panel. If the meet referee is on the panel, the next highest rated official must participate. A simple majority of the review panel will determine success or failure of the review. If the review fails, judges may not change their scores, but 0.3 will be deducted from the team score. If the review is successful, the score will be adjusted accordingly. 9. The results of the review will be noted on the VRRF by the meet referee and returned to the meet director who will take the VRRF to the score table. The official score will be adjusted (up or down). Then the judges will sign the official score sheet and the meet director will deliver the VRRF to the coach. 10. Decisions rendered by the judges’ review panel are final and cannot be overturned.
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