Carole Ide Brevet Judge

Judging Tools 2nd edition ( plus errata of course!) Xcel Code of points in hard print. Xcel Electronic Code of Points for iPads etc. They are routinely and automatically updated for you, no errata sheet worries! Condensed “Rules Charts” to help evaluate most routines at a glance Skill charts are available which list skills that may be performed that are not in the code of points Watch for USAG webinars Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

GENERAL RULES The same circling skill (when required) performed on HB and LB, counts as different skills/VP JO cast deductions will not be used in Xcel “Unallowable skills, deduct -0.50, no VP or SR awarded Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

GENERAL UPDATES Bronze warm-up time is increased to 30 seconds ONE “D” skill per event is permitted by a DIAMOND gymnast on Beam, Bars or FX. The “D” may count as a lower value part if needed, as well as count for special requirement A second “D” on the same event will receive a .5 deduction from the start value for an unallowed skill. Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

Do not deduct for an extra swing INTERMEDIATE SWINGS Applies to Platinum/Diamond Divisions only After intermediate (extra) swing(s), athlete jumps down from the bars: Deduct -0.50 for fall only Bronze/Silver/Gold Divisions (No extra swing deductions) Two casts allowed Must be in different connections Award ‘A’ VP credit Third cast will not receive VP credit All casts subject to execution deductions Do not deduct for an extra swing ” Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

BAR CLARIFICATIONS Silver and Gold Divisions are not allowed to perform any giant circles, not on the high bar, not on the low bar. ~ This means no low bar giants, even though they are only an “A” value part! A glide-out back to stand is one “A” element. If the gymnast then performs a back pullover, she gets a second “A” element (even though they are both listed as mounts!) Amend the Platinum Special Requirement of a Circling Skill to include the words “no mount or dismount”.

Intermediate or Extra Swing OK – B, S, G -.3 PL & D

BAR CHANGES A cast to squat, straddle, or pike onto the bar is considered as ONE element. If the gymnast does a cast squat on, and then performs a 360o sole circle or a sole circle dismount, she has performed TWO “A” skills. A cast to shoot-thru is ONE “A” skill. (B/S/G skill chart) For the Gold Division only: Eliminate the angle deductions for the clear hip circle. Angle deductions for the clear hip circle apply only to Platinum and Diamond Divisions. Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

BAR CHANGES Casting Angles for Special Requirements A cast to squat, straddle, or pike onto the bar is considered as ONE element. If the gymnast does a cast squat on, and then performs a 360o sole circle or a sole circle dismount, she has performed TWO “A” skills. A cast to shoot-thru is ONE “A” skill. (B/S/G skill chart) For the Gold Division only: Eliminate the angle deductions for the clear hip circle. Angle deductions for the clear hip circle apply only to Platinum and Diamond Divisions. Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

BAR CHANGES Add the following deduction for a Tap-swing Counterswing (listed as an additional “A” element for Silver and Gold divisions and a one-time “A” for Platinum) On the counterswing (backward, upward swing), if the body is arched and/or hips are open to an extended position with the feet over the low bar, deduct 0.30. Add a Bar mount to the Xcel Code of Points: Jump to clear support to immediate back hip circle Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

BRONZE Special Requirements Minimum 4 ‘A’ VP’s from Xcel Code or Skills from Bronze Skill Chart Cast (hips must leave bar) Circling Skill (not in mount or dismount) Dismount Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

BRONZE UPDATES/Changes Mount: Glide out and back to stand is one “A” element; the gymnast then performs a Back Hip Pullover Mount count as a 2nd “A” element Note: When a skill is when preceded by a cast, (minimum 45° below Horizontal) both skills receive separate VP credit. A cast to squat, pike or straddle onto bar is considered one element (#2.102) (The description will be changed in COP.) Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

BRONZE No skills/VP allowed on high bar No salto dismounts No “B” or higher skills Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

Sample Routine Jump to front support (A) Cast (A) SR #2 Back hip circle (A) (SR #3) Cast off to stand dismount (SR #4) HAS All “SR” Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

Sample Routine 2- All SR Glide swing to stand (A) Pullover (A) Cast (A) (SR #2) Back hip circle (A) (SR #3) Underswing dismount (A) (SR #4) Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

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BRONZE “SR” Not Fulfilled Pullover (A) Cast (A) (SR #2) Underswing dismount (A) SR #4) Missing Circling skill - SR #2 Deduct 0.5 missing from SV 10.0-0.5 +9.5 Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

Bronze/Silver Division CASTS Bronze/Silver Division No angle requirement All casts awarded VP (hips must leave bar) No amplitude deduction Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

VP: Any "A" in Xcel COP + Bronze Chart Minimum 4 ‘A’ VP from Xcel Code or Skills from Bronze Skill Chart VP: Any "A" in Xcel COP + Bronze Chart Deduct .5 for each missing SR Cast (hips must leave bar) When skill preceded by cast BOTH skill and cast receive separate VP JO cast ded. NOT used No Amplitude of cast. Only execution deductions Circling Skill (not in mount or dismount) NO "B" VP allowed NO HB skills Dismount NO Salto dsmt Unallowable Skills: .5 off SV

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Bronze Uneven Bars How many skills? Does she need to do the 2nd cast bho? Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

SILVER Special Requirements Minimum 5 ‘A’ VP from Xcel Code or Skills from Silver Skill Chart Cast to a minimum of 45º below horizontal Circling Skill (not in mount or dismount) ~ same circling skill on LB and HB count as two different) Dismount (No salto dismount allowed) Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

Silver Notes No saltos dismounts allowed No “B” or higher VP allowed Silver Level is not permitted to perform any giant circles on the low bar or high bar Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

Silver Sample Routine - All “SR” Single leg jam kip (A) FWD stride circle (A) SR #3 Single leg cut back (A) Cast (A) SR #2 Squat on (A) Tap swing FWD 1/2 turn dismount (A) (SR #4) Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

VP: Any "A" in Xcel COP + SILVER Chart Minimum 5‘A’ VP from Xcel Code or Skills from Silver Skill Chart VP: Any "A" in Xcel COP + SILVER Chart Deduct .5 for each missing SR Cast Minimum 45 below horz. When skill preceded by cast BOTH skill and cast receive separate VP JO cast ded. NOT used Circling Skill (not in mount or dismount) NO "B" VP allowed NO GIANT CIRCLES Dismount NO Salto Dismount UnallowableSkills .5 off SV Silver

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GOLD Special Requirements Minimum 6 “A” or “B” VP from Xcel Code or Skills from Gold Skill Chart Cast to Horizontal Circling Skill (not in mount or dismount) Dismount from High Bar Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

GOLD CAST Requirements Horizontal Required but… 1° - 45° below horizontal Award ‘A’ VP credit Deduct ⬆0.20 amplitude More than 45° below horizontal Do not award SR credit or “A” VP No amplitude deduction Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

VP: Any "A or allowable B” in Xcel COP + GOLD Chart Minimum 6‘A’ or B VP from Xcel Code or Skills from GOLD Skill Chart VP: Any "A or allowable B” in Xcel COP + GOLD Chart Deduct .5 for each missing SR Cast to Horizontal When skill preceded by cast BOTH skill and cast receive separate VP JO cast DED. NOT used See Gold Cast Deduct. Circling Skill (not in mount or dismount) NO "C" VP allowed NO GIANT CIRCLES Dismount from HB NO Release Skills w/bar change UnallowableSkills .5 off SV GOLD

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PLATINUM Special Requirements Cast to above Horizontal Circling Skill (not in mount or dismount) Kip Dismount from High Bar Cast to horizontal or above Dismount from H Platinum Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

(Need all SR and 6A’s 1 B) NO "C" VP allowed KIP NO "C" VP allowed Deduct .5 for each missing SR Cast to Horizontal or above Long hang pullover must be preceded by cast to be a circling skill JO cast ded. NOT used Circling Skill Same circling skill on LB and HB counts as 2 skills One tap swing counterswing allowed for “A” VP Dismount from HB Clear Hip Handstand = “B” (Need all SR and 6A’s 1 B) UnallowableSkills .5 off SV PLATINUM 18

Sample Platinum Routine #1 Glide kip (A) (SR #3) Cast above horizontal (A) (SR #1) Cast Squat on (A) Long Hang pullover Underswing Counterswing (A) Tap swing Flyaway dismount (A) (SR #4) Missing 1 “A” 1 “B” VP; Missing Circling skill (Platinum Long hang pullover 4.102 must start from cast; Underswing not a VP DEDUCT 0.5 missing SR #2 Deduct 0.1 + 0.3 missing 1 A and 1 B

Sample Platinum Routine #2 Glide kip (A) (SR #3) Cast below horizontal Cast, Squat on (A) Long Hang Kip (A) Cast above horizontal (A) SR #1 Long Hang Pullover (A) (SR #2) Underwing Counterswing (A) Flyaway dismount dismount (A) (SR #4)

Sample Platinum Routine #2 Missing 1 “B” VP Deduct 0.3 missing VP SV 9.7

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DIAMOND Special Requirements Cast to 45º from Vertical or above Minimum “B” Circling Skill One Release, Pirouette or 2nd Different Circling skill Minimum “B” Salto Dismount from High Bar Cast to horizontal or above Circling Skill Kip Dismount from H Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

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Value Part - Cast- awarded Gymnast is above 45.. 47

DIAMOND NOTES Long Hang Pullover must be preceded by a cast to be considered a skill Same circling skill on LB and HB count as 2 different skills Tap swing receives extra swing deduction One “D” or higher VP allowed, NO “E’s” Cast to horizontal or above Circling Skill Kip Dismount from H Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

VP: Any "A or allowable B” in Xcel COP + JO COP Cast to 45 from Vertical VP: Any "A or allowable B” in Xcel COP + JO COP Deduct .5 for each missing SR B Circling Skill (minimum) Same circling element on LB and HB count as 2 different skills Long Hang pullover must be preceded by cast One release, pirouette or 2nd diff. circling skill “B” Tap swing receives extra swing deduction Salto Dismount from HB *Minimum 5‘A’ /2 B VP UnallowableSkills .5 off SV DIAMOND

Sample Diamond Routine #1 Glide Kip (A) Cast 45° from vertical (A) SR #1) Clear Hip Circle (B) (SR #2) Cast Squat on (A) Long Hang Kip (A) Cast 45° from Vertical (A) Clear Hip Circle (B) (SR #3) Flyaway Dismount (A) (SR #4)

Sample Diamond Routine #1 ALL REQUIREMENTS FULFILLED

Sample Diamond Routine #2 Glide Kip (A) Cast handstand ½ pirouette (C) (SR #3) Cast, Squat on (A) Long Hang Kip (A) Cast 20°°° from Vertical (B) (SR# 1) Giant (B) (SR #2) Flyaway Dismount (A) (SR #4) * 5 A 2 B FULFILLED

Sample Diamond Routine #2 ALL REQUIREMENTS FULFILLED FULFILLED

Sample Diamond Routine #3 Glide Kip (A) Cast, Squat on (A) Long Hang Kip Cast 20°°° from Vertical (B) (SR# 1) Giant (B) (SR #2) Flyaway Dismount (A) (SR #4) _ NOT FULFILLED missing B release, pirouette or 2nd diff circling skill -.5 9.5 SV

Sample Diamond Routine #3 MISSING “B” RELEASE, PIROUETTE, 2ND CIRCLING ELEMENT DEDUCT 0.5 MISING SR #3 NOT FULFILLED missing B release, pirouette or 2nd diff circling skill -.5 9.5 SV

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COMPARISON DIAMOND – LEVEL 6 Cast to 45° from Vertical Cast - Minimum Horizontal B Circling Skill (minimum) One Element from 3, 6, 7 One release, pirouette or 2nd diff. circling skill “B” One Bar Change Salto Dismount from HB Dismount “A” (Does not need to be salto) *Minimum 5‘A’ /2 B VP COMPARISON

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