1. Carole Ide
Brevet Judge

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.
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5. 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 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

6. 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”.

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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
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12. 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

13. BRONZE No skills/VP allowed on high bar No salto dismounts
No “B” or higher skills
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14. 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”
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15. 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)
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17. 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
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18. Bronze/Silver Division
CASTS
Bronze/Silver Division
No angle requirement
All casts awarded VP (hips must leave bar)
No amplitude deduction
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19. 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

20. GET READY TO JUDGE!!!
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21. Bronze Uneven Bars How many skills?
Does she need to do the 2nd cast bho?
Carole Ide, Brevet Judge

22. 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)
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23. 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
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24. 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

25. 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 off SV
Silver

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27. GET READY TO JUDGE!!! Judge as a Silver Dismount deduction?
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28. 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
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29. 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

30. 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 off SV
GOLD

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36. 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
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37. (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 off SV
PLATINUM 18

38. 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 must start from cast; Underswing not a VP
DEDUCT 0.5 missing SR #2 Deduct missing 1 A and 1 B

39. 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)

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

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44. Island Platinum

45. 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
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46. No Value Part 46

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

48. 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
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49. 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 off SV
DIAMOND

50. 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)

51. Sample Diamond Routine #1
ALL REQUIREMENTS FULFILLED

52. 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

53. Sample Diamond Routine #2
ALL REQUIREMENTS FULFILLED
FULFILLED

54. 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 SV

55. 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 SV

56. Diamond - FALL on HB 56

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What is SV? What is missing?
What execution error s not permitted at this level? 57

58. 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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62. Carole Ide, Brevet Judge