1. ARTICLE 5 EVALUATION OF THE EXERCISE

2. 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) 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)

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

4. Components of the Evaluation Content D Score

5. DIFFICULTY VALUE  A- 0.10  B- 0.20  C- 0.30  D- 0.40  E- 0.50  F- 0.60  G- 0.70  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

6. 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  2.104 – performed before any bwd close bar circle element does not make the element different

7. 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. (Unless listed otherwise in the Table of Elements) - If the same element is performed in cross and in side position, the DV will be awarded one time only in chronological order

8. 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 (BB and FX)

9. Elements are considered the same  Acro Elements: - Acro elements land on one or both feet (BB and FX)

10. Different Elements  Elements are considered different with Different numbers Different numbers Or ……. Or …….

11. The same number, when  Different body positions (Tuck, Pike or Stretch) in saltos  The legs are together or straddled in saltos (UB)  The legs are in cross or side split position in dance elements (FX) Different Elements

12.  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 (FX)

13. 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.

14. 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)

15. 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. That is devalued to B- due to the angle of turn completion – if performed a 2 nd time in the exercise and the 1/1 to handstand – no DV the angle of turn completion – if performed a 2 nd time in the exercise and the 1/1 to handstand – no DV

16. 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. 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. to split leap – later performed correctly – both receive DV as both are in the Table of Elements.

17. 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

18. Composition Requirements  Dismount Principle  No dismount, A or B dismount – 0.00  C- dismount – 0.30  D-or higher dismount – 0.50

19. Connection Value  The CV elements do not have to be part of the counting DV  CV on UB, BB and FX is evaluated at:  +0.10 or  +0.20

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

21. 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

22. Connection Value  Recognition occurs in chronological order  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

23. 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

24. Direct Connections of Leaps & Acro In same direction landing from the 1 st element, and immediate take-off/rebound into the 2 nd element landing from the 1 st element on one leg and placing the free leg with an immediate rebound from the take-off leg into the 2 nd element.

25. 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.

26.  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

27. 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

28. Example of Final Score Calculation D- Score Difficulty (3C- 3D- 2E) +3.10 Composition Requirements +2.50 Connection Value +0.60 D- Score +6.20 E- Score 10.00 Execution - 0.70 Artistry - 0.30 -1.00 -1.00 E- Score 9.00 9.00 Final Score 15.20

29. 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 5 - 6 elements are performed  4.00 if 3 - 4 elements are performed  2.00 if 1 - 2 elements are performed  0.00 if no elements are performed  The D Panel will inform the App. Secretary of the max. E score.

30. Short Exercise Example  D score DV (C+A+0+E) +0.90 CR # 5 Dismount +0.50 D score= 1.40  Max. E Score may be 4.00 Total Deductions - 4.10 Final score (D) 1.40 + (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 (WITHOUT LANDING ON FEET FIRST) (WITHOUT LANDING ON FEET FIRST)

31. Components of the Evaluation E Score Article 6

32. 0.100.300.50 Bent arms or Bent knees Each timexxx Leg or knee separations Each timex x Shoulder width or more Legs crossed during elements with twist Each timex

33. 0.100.300.50 Insufficient height of elements (external amplitude) Each timexx Insufficient exactness of tuck, pike, Exactness of stretch position Each time X 90º Hip angleXX <135º Hip angleX > 135º Hip angle

34. 0.100.300.50 Failure to maintain stretched body position (UB,BB,FX) – piking too early Each timexX Insufficient flexibility (internal amplitude) Each timexx Hesitation during jump, press or swing to handstand Each timex Insufficient extension in the preparation for landing Each timex Deviation from a straight direction Each timex

35. 0.100.300.50 Position of legs in acro and dance elements -Insufficient split -Legs in split not parallel to BB/FX (dance) Each time XXXX X Body posture in elements -Body alignment -Feet not pointed/loose -Feet turned in Each time XXXXXX X Precision (each movement has a clear start and finish position) Each time X

36. Throughout the Entire Exercise 0.100.300.50 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 in dance movements xx Insufficient amplitude xx

37. 0.100.300.50 Deviation from a straight direction x Legs apart on landing x Too close to the apparatus (UB& BB) xx Landing Faults (all elements including dismounts)

38. 0.100.300.50 Extra arm swings x Extra trunk movements xx Extra steps, slight hop (per step - max 0.8) x Very large step or jump (guideline -1 meter) x Landing Faults Movements to Maintain Balance If there is no fall the maximum landing deductions may not exceed 0.80.

39. 0.100.300.50 Body posture fault XXX Deep squat X Brush apparatus with hands, but not falling against the apparatus X

40. Body Posture  Land from 0. 30 0. 50 0.10 0.50 0.30

41. 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

42. D - Panel General Deductions

43. 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 Chair 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 0.50 P. deduction from final score for:  Springboard on unpermitted surface  Removal of springs from Board  Failure to use supplementary landing mat  Unpermitted supplementary mats  Moving the supplementary mat  Unauthorized coach remaining on the podium

47. D Panel to Superior Jury Deduction from Final Score  Non-identical leotards - (for gymnasts from same team)0.30 - (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

48. 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

49. 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

50.  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 Apparatus Chair

51. Time Judge With written notification to the Apparatus Chair Overtime (BB & FX)0.10

52. 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

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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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. 1.00 (from gymnast/team at event) immediate red card and removal of coach form competition floor

57. 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