ARTICLE 5 EVALUATION OF THE EXERCISE

Components of the Evaluation  D- Score (Content) DV: Difficulty Value DV: Difficulty Value 8 highest Difficulties including the Dismount (UB, BB and FX)8 highest Difficulties including the Dismount (UB, BB and FX) * The dismount is part of the 8 counting DV. If no dismount is performed or there is an attempt and the gymnast fails to land feet first then count only 7 elements. (Newsletter #28)* The dismount is part of the 8 counting DV. If no dismount is performed or there is an attempt and the gymnast fails to land feet first then count only 7 elements. (Newsletter #28) Composition Requirements 5 x 0.50 eachComposition Requirements 5 x 0.50 each CV: Connection Value (0.10 or 0.20)CV: Connection Value (0.10 or 0.20)

NO DISMOUNT (Newsletter #28)  On BB and FX the dismount is part of the # of acro elements and may not exceed 4 if there is no dismount,  E.g. 2 dance + 6 acro but no dismount : count 6 DV’s for D score ; 2 dance + 4 acro.  5 dance + 3 acro but no dismount: count 7 DV’s for D score; 5 dance + 2 acro or 4 dance + 3 acro

Components of the Evaluation  E- Score (from 10.00) Execution Execution Artistry Artistry

Components of the Evaluation Content D Score

DIFFICULTY VALUE  A  B  C  D  E  F  G  The D- panel will always recognize the DV unless there is a failure to meet the technical requirement of the element  The same element is recognized only one time as a DV. If performed a 2 nd time DV is not considered DV

Recognition of DV  Arabian elements are considered Forward Element  Onodi, Arabian tucked, piked or stretched, double arabian tucked (and with ½ turn), piked or stretched

Recognition of DV  Elements are considered different if they are listed under different numbers in the Table of Elements.

Elements are considered the same:  If they are listed under the same number and:  UB – are performed with or without a hop grip change on UB  Giants forward and backward with legs together or straddled with hips bent or stretched are the same

Elements are considered the same  Dance: - are performed in side or cross position (BB) - Jumps with 1/1 turn or more performed in side position may be awarded 1 DV higher. (Except 2.209, 2.309) - If the same element is performed in cross and in side position, the DV will be awarded one time only in chronological order

Dance Elements  Jumps with start from side position and finish in cross position, or vice versa, - consider as elements performed in cross position  Jumps must take off and land in side position to move up one DV.

Elements are considered the same  Dance elements: - With take off from one or two feet with the same leg position - i.e. wolf hop (take off from one leg) and wolf jump (take off from two legs) - Land on one or both feet (BB) - Land on one or both feet or in prone position (FX) - Turns in the forward or backward direction

Elements are considered the same  Acro Elements: - Acro elements land on one or both feet

Elements are considered different, if they are listed under: The same number, when  Different body positions (Tuck, Pike or Stretch) in saltos  The description for body position of dance elements are different (split leap/ring leap)  The legs are together or straddled in saltos (UB)  The legs are in cross or side split position in dance elements (FX) Different Elements

 There are different degrees of turns 1/2, 1/1, 1½ - (See Article 7 for specific apparatus requirements)  Support of one or two arms or free  Acro elements with take off from one or both legs

If elements all in the same box- then they are considered to be the same element  - Examples:  - On BB: Landing on 1 foot or 2 feet will NOT make an element different if they have the same number in the COP  - e.g. Aerial Walkover, Aerial WO to 2 feet, Aerial WO to scale- these will all be the same element & cannot be repeated for DV or used for CR or CV in another series  - e.g. Front salto off 1 foot to 1 foot is same as front salto from 1 foot to scale.

Recognition of elements occurs in chronological order  In case of technical failure elements will be credited one DV lower or recognized as another element in the table of difficulties (or no DV)

Recognition of Elements  If an element is credited one DV lower due to technical failure and is later performed again in the exercise this is a repetition and has no DV.  E.g. Giant 1/1  That is devalued to B- failure to reach handstand prior to the turn (swing) – if performed a 2 nd time in the exercise and the 1/1 to handstand – no DV will be awarded.

Recognition of Elements  If an element is recognized as another element (from the table of Elements) due to failure to meet the technical requirements and later is performed with correct technique they may both receive DV.  E.g.  Switch split leap Devalued due to first leg not at 45º to split leap – later performed correctly – both receive DV as both are in the Table of Elements.

Recognition of Elements  Example: BB  Full turn with heel of free leg held at horizontal (3.303)  Turn is credited as another element from the Code of Points due to failure to hold free leg at horizontal from beginning to end of turn (3.101). It is then performed correctly a 2 nd time in the exercise – credit the DV

Composition Requirements  Described in the respective Apparatus Articles  A maximum of 2.50 is possible  One element may fulfill more than one CR – however an element may not be repeated to fulfill another CR  Only elements from the Table of Elements may fulfill CR

Composition Requirements  Must take the value of the dismount every time even if there are other skills with more value in the routine.

Connection Value  The CV elements do not necessarily have to be part of the counting DV  All elements must be from the Table of Elements  CV on UB, BB and FX is evaluated at:  or  +0.20

Connection Value  All acrobatic flight elements (FX – without hand support only) and dance elements as specified in the CV formulas may be used  Devalued elements may be used for CV  In order to be recognized the connection must be performed without a fall  Elements may not be repeated in another connection for CV –recognition occurs in chronological order.

Connection Value  Elements on UB & acro elements on BB and FX can be performed 2x within 1 connection  Will not receive value a second time but,  Will be eligible for connection value  E.g. UB BB FX Tkatchev+ Tkatchev Aerial walkover+ Aerial Walkover Rd-off, whip, whip, double back pike

Connection Value  The order of succession of elements within a connection may be freely chosen on BB, UB and FX (unless there is a special requirement for CV)  All connections must be direct; only on FX can acrobatic connections be indirect

Direct Connections Acro or Dance/Acro Without: HHHHesitation or stop between elements EEEExtra step between elements FFFFoot touching BB between elements LLLLoss of balance between elements AAAAdditional arm/leg swing between elements

Timing Connections of Acrobatic elements in different direction forward/backward and Dance/Acro Feeling of continuous dynamic rhythm without slowing down or stopping between landing and take- off. Feeling of continuous dynamic rhythm without slowing down or stopping between landing and take- off. There is no rebound effect, as is performed with 2 acro elements moving in the same direction - forward or backward. There is no rebound effect, as is performed with 2 acro elements moving in the same direction - forward or backward.

 With the connection of 2 or more elements, the 2 nd (middle) element may be used twice 1 st time as the last element of a connection 1 st time as the last element of a connection 2 nd time as the first element to begin a new connection 2 nd time as the first element to begin a new connection Rd.-off flic flac, whip back 1/1, double back pike salto,front layout Rd.-off flic flac, whip back 1/1, double back pike salto,front layout

Indirect Connections  Only in acrobatic series on FX:  Are those in which directly connected acrobatic elements with flight phase and hand support (from Group 3 e.g. round-off, flic flac, etc. as preparatory elements) are performed between saltos  The recognition of direct or indirect connections on FX should be to the benefit of the gymnast

Example of Final Score Calculation D- Score Difficulty (3C- 3D- 2E) Composition Requirements Connection Value D- Score E- Score Execution Artistry E- Score Final Score 15.20

Short Exercises  For the execution and artistry of presentation, the gymnast may earn a maximum score of :  10.0 if 7 or more elements are performed  6.00 if elements are performed  4.00 if elements are performed  2.00 if elements are performed  0.00 if no elements are performed  The D Panel will inform the App. Secretary of the max. E score.

SHORT EXERCISE CLARIFICATION (Newsletter #28)  The calculation of DV’s and number of elements (dance/acro) in the exercise should not be confused.  E.g. 7 elements or more are performed (excluding DMT) the evaluation of the exercise starts from 10.  E.g. 10 acro (including DMT) + 1 dance = count 6 elements for D score, but evaluation of E scores starts from 10.  Elements with no DV* should not be counted.  *Elements not from the table of elements and/or elements repeated.

Short Exercise Example  D score DV (C+A+0+E) CR # 5 Dismount D score= 1.40  Max. E Score may be 4.00 Total Deductions Final score (D) (E) 0.0 = 1.40  When the E score is 0.00 or is a negative number (-) the gymnast will receive the value of the D score Front layout (WITHOUT LANDING ON FEET FIRST) 1/1 twist round off double back with 1/1 double front salto tucked

Components of the Evaluation E Score Article 6

Bent arms or Bent knees Each timeX(slightly)X Angle 135 X 90° bend Leg or knee separations Each timex x Shoulder width or more Legs crossed during elements with twist Each timex

Insufficient height of elements (external amplitude) Each timexx Insufficient Tuck or pike position Exactness of stretch position Each time X > 90º - Hip angleXX >90 - <135º Hip angleX < 135º Hip angle

Failure to maintain stretched body position (UB,BB,FX) – piking too early Each timexX Hesitation during jump, press or swing to handstand Each timex Deviation from a straight direction Each timex

Body posture and leg position in elements -Insufficient split in dance and acro elements (non flight) -Legs in split not parallel to BB/FX (dance) -Body alignment -Feet not pointed/relaxed Each time XXXXXXXX X Precision (each movement has a clear start and finish position – movement has to demonstrate perfect control.) Each time X

Throughout the Entire Exercise Insufficient dynamics - Energy throughout the exercise creating an impression of ease of execution To make the “very difficult” look effortless Lightness via strong extension, speed and quickness of achieving ultimate positionsxx Body Posture XX  Body alignment  Feet not pointed/relaxed  Feet turned in Insufficient amplitude xx

Legs apart on landing x Too close to the apparatus (UB& BB) xx Landing Faults (all elements including dismounts)

Extra arm swings x Additional trunk movements to maintain balance xx Extra steps, slight hop x Very large step or jump (guideline - > shoulder width) x Landing Faults Movements to Maintain Balance If there is no fall the maximum landing deductions may not exceed 0.80.

LUNGE (Newsletter #28)  FX:  A lunge should be considered as step. (0.10/0.30)

Body posture fault XX Deep squat X Brush apparatus with hands, but not falling against the apparatus X

Body Posture  Land from

Body Posture Deductions Guideline (Newsletter #28)  Head Position:  Head at Hip level =  Head at knee level =  Hip Position:  Deviation from ideal position =  Hip between knee level and deep squat =  Deep squat = -0.50

Falls  Support on mat with 1 or 2 hands 1.00  Fall on mat to knees or hips 1.00  Fall on or against apparatus 1.00

D - Panel General Deductions

D- PANEL DEDUCTIONS DURING EXERCISE  Performance of connection with fall No CV No CV  Failure to land feet first from salto/vault No DV, CV or CR No DV, CV or CR  Take-off outside the border markings No DV, CV or CR No DV, CV or CR  Failure to present to D Panel before and/or after 0.30 P. ( taken only once per exercise) from final score 0.30 P. ( taken only once per exercise) from final score

Behaviour of Coach  Spotting assistance (help) 1.00 from Final Score – No DV, CV, CR 1.00 from Final Score – No DV, CV, CR  Coach brushes gymnast on UB 0.50 from Final Score 0.50 from Final Score  Unauthorized coach remaining on the podium – 0.50 from Final Score  What is maximum deduction for Spotting Assistance on BB? 1.0 spotting/ 0.50 remaining on podium = (Newsletter #28)

By D Panel Judges in consultation with Apparatus Supervisor  Apparatus Irregularities Through - Failure to properly use safety collar mat for round-off entry vaults “0” – Invalid VT “0” – Invalid VT - Unauthorized raising of bar 0.50 P. Coach should submit a written request to raise UB to Superior Jury Coach should submit a written request to raise UB to Superior Jury May raise both bar rails (each 5 cm) if the gymnast’s feet or hips touch the mat May raise both bar rails (each 5 cm) if the gymnast’s feet or hips touch the mat

0.50 P. deduction from final score for:  Springboard on unpermitted surface  Addition, Rearrangement or Removal of springs from Board  Failure to use supplementary landing mat  Unpermitted supplementary mats  Moving the supplementary mat

D Panel to Superior Jury Deduction from Final Score  Non-identical leotards - (for gymnasts from same team) (for gymnasts from same team)0.30  Missing Start Number 0.30  Missing national emblem 0.30  Incorrect attire – leotard, jewelry, color of bandage 0.30 Note: In C-I, II, taken 1x in competition phase from apparatus where first recognized. In C-III taken from the event score  Competing in the incorrect order 1.00 C-I and C-IV from team total 1.00 C-I and C-IV from team total

Incorrect or unaesthetic padding is not allowed Incorrect or unaesthetic padding is not allowed Bandages must be securely fastened Bandages must be securely fastened Handgrips are permitted on the uneven bars Handgrips are permitted on the uneven bars  Gymnastic slippers and socks optional optional Incorrect or unaesthetic Padding 0.10

Incorrect Use of Magnesia0.10  Excessive use of magnesia at the UB is not allowed  Small markings may be placed on the BB  Spreading of magnesia on the floor exercise mat is not allowed

 Flagrant exceeding of touch warm-up time (after warning) 0.30 P. Team 0.30 P. Team 0.30 P. Gym/event 0.30 P. Gym/event  Starting exercise when red light is lit“0”  Failure to start within 30 sec. after green light is lit 0.30 P.  Exceeding fall time (UB-BB) Exercise ended Time Judge With written notification to D Panel

Time Judge With written notification to the D Panel Overtime (BB & FX)0.10

Behavior of Gymnast (0.30 pt) Incorrect advertising Unsportsmanlike conduct Unauthorized remaining on the podium Speaking to active judges during the competition By Chair of Superior Jury in consultation with Superior Jury

By Chair of Superior Jury in consultation with Superior Jury  Leaving competition area  Failure to return to the competition area to complete competition Expelled  Unexcused delay or interruption of the competition Disqualified  Failure to participate in award ceremony without permission Disqualified (Score/rank cancelled)

By Chair of Superior Jury in consultation with Superior Jury  Behaviour of Coach with no direct impact on the results/performance of the gymnast/team - Unsportsmanlike conduct (valid for all phases of the competition) 1 st time yellow card warning; 1 st time yellow card warning; 2 nd time red card and removal of coach from competition 2 nd time red card and removal of coach from competition

By Chair of Superior Jury in consultation with Superior Jury  Other flagrant, undisciplined and abusive behaviour (valid for all phases of the competition) Immediate red card and removal from competition Immediate red card and removal from competition

Behaviour Of Coach With Direct Impact On The Result/Performance Of The Gymnast/Team Unsportsmanlike conduct (valid for all phases of the competition) i.e. unexcused delay or interruption of the competition; speaking to active judges during the competition except D1 – inquiry only permitted, etc. - 1st time – 0.50 from gymnast/team at event and yellow card for coach if coach speaking to judges 1st time – 1.00 from gymnast/team at event and yellow card for coach if coach speaking aggressively to judges 2nd time – 1.00 (from gymnast/team at event) Red card and removal of coach from the competition floor. Other flagrant, undisciplined and abusive behaviour (valid for all phases of the competition) i.e. incorrect presence of the prescribed persons in inner circle during competition (from gymnast/team at event) immediate red card and removal of coach form competition floor

By Chair of Superior Jury in consultation with Superior Jury  Note: If one of the two coaches from a team is dismissed from the competition inner circle, it is possible to replace that coach with another coach one time in the entire competition  1 st offense – yellow card  2 nd offense – red card  If there is only one coach, then the coach would remain in the competition but would not be eligible for accreditation a the next World Championships or Olympic Games