National Men’s Artistic

Gymnastics Levels Program

Level 1-9 Syllabus
2016-2020
 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
General Rules ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Judges’ Rules ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Apparatus Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Quick Reference Page ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Qualification Scores ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Age Groups........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Routines ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Level 1 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Level 2 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Level 3 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Level 4 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Level 5 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Level 6 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Level 7 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Level 8 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Level 9 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Appedix (Routines summary sheets for coaches) ................................................................................................................................. 58

Level 8 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Level 9 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65

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 Introduction
The men's Levels Syllabus is aimed at catering for medium to long term recreational gymnasts. All the elements and progressions are based on the
Long Term Athlete Development principles (LTAD). The LTAD model is predicated on the idea that each participant’s stage of physiological,
mental/cognitive, and emotional development must be identified and taken into account when developing his optimal training, competition and
recovery program. LTAD is inclusive: the principles which underpin LTAD are equally applicable to people of all ages and abilities whether they are
participating in elite sport or recreational physical activity. There are seven basic developmental stages for an athlete:

Stage Zone Festivals Gym Games National Championships

1. Active Start 0-6 years of age

2. FUNdamentals 6-9 years of age

3. Learn to Train 9-12 years of age

4. Train to Train 12-16 years of age

5. Train to Compete 16-18 years of age

6. Train to Win 18 and up

7. Active for Life - Enter any time

MAG's Levels Syllabus is suitable for boys:

 6 years and older;

 Who can commit to 120 to 180 minutes of moderate training per session 2 to 4 times per week;
 Who practice gymnastics year round and enjoy one or two additional seasonal sports;
 Who will be Active for Life

The Levels syllabus conforms to contemporary gymnastics and includes basic routines and skills performed on all apparatus. It accommodates many
gymnasts and coaches of varying abilities and with a variety of facilities at their disposal. This syllabus is progressive in the way that the physical
conditioning and skills in one level provides the basis for the skills in the next level - a gymnast may progress to the next level once he is able to
satisfactorily perform the skills in his current level.

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 Acknowledgements
The SAGF Men's Technical Committee extends its appreciation to the following persons and institutions for their guidance and assistance in producing

the current Levels syllabus:

 Allan Chadwick, Derick Scholtz, and Jesse Kitzen-Abelson for the coordination of input from members and related administration.

 Warren Field, Robert Liefeldt and Sonja Winde for co-coordinating this project in its previous editions since first published in 2001.

 A special thanks to Bobby Budai for the many hours spent on the previous editions.

 The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

 The International Olympic Committee (IOC)

We thank these organisations for their experts, academies and published research. They made available to South Africa invaluable information and

teachings from decades of experience.

Thank you to all those from around the country who sent in their recommendations as well as all coaches, judges, parents and gymnasts who

brought to our attention the problems and pitfalls in previous programs. Last but not least, thank you to the regions and clubs that helped us test

the water and gave us invaluable feedback, and an opportunity to fine-tune this work.

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 Overview
Expectations
The average gymnast is expected to spend two years in each Level. Above average gymnasts are expected to spend one year in each Level.

Layout
There are no drawings of the FULL routines. Where possible, a drawing of the required element is given with each routine. Routine descriptions are very
precise (and sometimes long-winded), but this has been done to facilitate good posture and aesthetic gymnastics performance. Where possible, the
wording and terminology in the routine descriptions are as found in the FIG Code of Points (this should also facilitate cross-referencing). The
difficulty values of the elements will facilitate the judging of a gymnast who is unable to perform an element, or leaves out a portion of the routine,
or does not complete his routine. THE DRAWINGS SERVE ONLY AS AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE ELEMENTS – IN ALL CASES WHERE THERE IS DOUBT, THE WRITTEN
TEXT WILL BE CONSIDERED CORRECT. THE DIRECTION OF THE DRAWINGS IS ALSO NOT AN INDICATION OF THE DIRECTION OR FLOW OF THE ROUTINE – the aim is to
illustrate only the element itself.

Age Groups
Each Level is sub-divided into age groups in order to increase the number of competitive sections. The gymnast’s age on the 1st of January in the
year of competition is taken.

Coaching & Judging

This syllabus contains a development structure to steer coaches into deliberately preparing gymnasts with the necessary skills to enable them to
cope with the demands of competitive gymnastics. Gymnasts must strive to perform the required skills (elements) with excellence while developing
the skills for the next Level. It is commonly accepted that good form and clean routines will be successful. To ensure safe, enjoyable and memorable
experiences for gymnasts, the SAGF recommends that participants use the National syllabus guided by appropriately accredited coaches in affiliated
clubs. All routines are judged as per the FIG Code of Points. Where special rules apply, this will take preference over the FIG rules, but in the case of
doubt, the FIG Rules will apply. As a result, there are no deductions listed with each routine. The lists of general deductions and those specific to
each apparatus will be found in the Rules section of the manual and the RSA Abridged Code of Points. The deductions mentioned in the “Special
Judging Notes” are for clarification and reminding purposes only. It is very important that the gymnasts and coaches pay attention to the proper
technical execution of skills. In this regard judges have an enormous impact on the development of proper technique by awarding credit for skills
when properly executed and by deducting appropriately for improper technique. Such evaluation should only take place in the context of the FIG
Code of Points - contemporary techniques should be understood and deductions should not be invented.

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Prescribed Routines
Element values & Routine construction
The routines have been developed to include all basic elements, and should serve as a guide to coaches. The majority of the bonus elements in each
Level become required elements within the routines of the following Levels. Each routine has been constructed to include elements (modified or
otherwise) from all the structure groups as they appear in the FIG Code of Points.

Level 1 – Level 7 routines are judged out of 9.50 points and have the possibility of an additional 0.50 points in bonus for difficulty. The Difficulty
value of each routine is the total of 5 elements worth 0.90 each, plus a bonus element worth 0.50. The Execution value of each routine is a total of
5.00 points. The Difficulty Value and the Execution value is added together to give the final score. Penalties are taken from the added score.
D-score (5 x 0.90 + 0.50 = 5.00) + E-score (5.00) = Score – Penalties = Final score
Level 8 routines are judged out of 9.50 points and have the possibility of an additional 0.50 points in bonus for difficulty. The Difficulty value of
each routine is the total of 6 elements worth 0.75 each, plus a bonus element worth 0.50. The Execution value of each routine is a total of 5.00
points. The Difficulty Value and the Execution value is added together to give the final score. Penalties are taken from the added score.
D-score (6 x 0.75 + 0.50 = 5.00) + E-score (5.00) = Score – Penalties = Final score
Level 9 routines are judged according to the FIG Code of Points, where the difficulty score is made up out of the 7 highest counting elements (6 +
dismount). The Execution value of each routine is a total of 10.00 points. The Difficulty Value and the Execution value is added together to give the
final score. Penalties are taken from the added score.
D-score (7 highest counting elements + structure groups) + E-score (10.00) = Score – Penalties = Final score

Bonus Elements
The possibility to achieve bonus points exists in various forms:
 Modifying or upgrading an element (by increasing amplitude, strength or flexibility)
 Replacing an element with a more difficult element
 Adding an element

Bonus elements or the bonus requirements are indicated in highlighted text between brackets within the routine description. Bonus points will be
awarded when the bonus element is attempted and achieved without any single large error (0.50). An exception is on Vault, where the bonus is a
stuck landing. This bonus is awarded if the gymnast lands completely still. Normal landing deductions apply, e.g. for arm swings and legs apart. Feet
movement is allowed as per the Landing rules in the Code of Points.

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 General Rules
Qualification/Specialization
1. Specialization in Levels 1-7 is not permitted at the Zone Festivals or Gym Games competitions. Gymnasts are allowed to specialize in Level 8 & 9.

Level 8: minimum of 3 apparatus | Level 9: minimum of 2 apparatus

2. To represent one’s region at the forthcoming National Competition, gymnasts must score according to the requirements set by the MTC – please
refer to the applicable Table on page 12.

3. Gymnasts who are not ready on all apparatus yet may participate on fewer apparatus at Club and Regional competitions.

Progression/Regression
4. A gymnast should only be entered into a Level for which he is suitably prepared to participate in safely.

5. The Level in which a gymnast is entered remains entirely at the discretion of the gymnast’s coach, regardless of the gymnast’s
score or Level at previous competitions. However, a gymnast may only participate at the Zone Festival, Gym Games or National Championships
in the Level for which he qualified at a qualifying competition.

Competitions
General
6. Only gymnasts who are registered with the South African Gymnastics Federation may learn, practice and compete the routines in the Levels
syllabus. An exception is made for gymnasts registered in Region 5 countries.

7. All competitions will be judged according to the latest edition of the FIG Code of Points.

8. The rights, responsibilities & duties of gymnasts, coaches and judges during competitions are governed by the latest edition of the FIG Code of
Points.

9. Competitions may be arranged by SAGF affiliated Clubs, Regions and/or Provinces.

10. Each Level is divided into age groups: ages are taken as at 1 January in the year of competition. A gymnast must compete in the youngest age
group relevant to his chronological age. Example: An 11 year old gymnast in Level 4 may not participate in the 13-15 year old age group, as there
is an 11-12 year old section more closely matched to his age. Please refer to the applicable Table on page 12.

11. A gymnast may only compete in one Level during a competition.

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Warm-ups
12. General warm-up should be for a minimum of 15 minutes - not including grouping of the gymnasts.

13. Apparatus warm-up prior to the competition should be calculated at 1 ½ minutes per gymnast of the largest group per apparatus.
14. NO “one-touch” is permitted during the competition for Level 1-Level 8 routines.

15. The National Championships and the Gym Games have to be based on a Full Warm-up and then Full competition-principle. The Zone Festivals
may be organized on a Warm-up & Compete principle.

Apparatus
16. The height of the apparatus for the different levels & age groups appear in the apparatus specifications on page 11; also refer to the FIG Code
of Points where applicable.

17. Supplementary mats, modified apparatus and starting aids may be utilized where permitted.

18. All mounts must be performed as per FIG rules, except where otherwise stated in the apparatus specifications.

Competition attire
19. Gymnasts competing in Levels 1 to 3 must participate in a gymnastics singlet and short pants. Gymnasts competing in Levels 4 to 9 must
participate in full FIG regulation competition attire. Long gymnastics pants, socks and/or slippers that are black or the darker shades of blue, brown
or green are not permitted.

Scoring
20. A gymnast entering the individual All-Around competition in Levels 1 to Level 4 must perform prescribed routines on the Floor, Vault, Parallel
Bars and Horizontal Bar. The sum of the final marks from all four apparatus determines the individual All-Around rankings in each age group. The
winner in each age group has the highest individual All-Around score.

A gymnast entering the individual All-Around competition in Levels 5 to Level 9 must perform prescribed routines on the Floor, Pommel horse and/or
Mushroom, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars and Horizontal Bar. The sum of the final marks from all six apparatus determines the individual All-Around
rankings in each age group. The winner in each age group has the highest individual All-Around score.

21. The highest final mark for each apparatus determines the winner for that apparatus.

22. No ties will be broken.

Appeals
23. Appeals are allowed. Only the Start Value of an exercise may be questioned. The appeal, together with R100, must be submitted by the Team
Manager/Coach to the Competition Manager before the start of the competition in the next rotation. If it is the last rotation then the appeal must be
submitted within 5 minutes after the end of the competition.

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Coaches
25. Coaches must be formally accredited for the Level in which they wish to assist on the competition floor.

26. Coaches must be dressed neatly in the appropriate tracksuit and foot wear. NO SHORTS & “PLAKKIES” ALLOWED.

Judging
27. If a standard element is attempted but not recognized and awarded, it may be repeated to regain the value (except for dismounts). Relevant
deductions will be taken for extra swings, falls and technical and execution errors.

28. Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the Start value of the
second attempt. No more attempts are permitted.

29. Execution deductions for specific skills may exceed a given skill’s assigned difficulty value. A gymnast may, however, not receive less than the
total of his D-score (which is 4.50 if he performed and was awarded for all standard elements).

30. Prescribed routines must be executed exactly as prescribed. The routine may, however, be changed from left to right bias in its totality. If the
gymnast leaves out an element/ valued part indicated in UPPERCASE, deduct the assigned value of the element (from the Difficulty score). This
does not apply to simple steps, turns or arm movements.

31. Where the floor exercise description states “2-3 running steps”, there is no limit to running steps in these instances.

32. A deduction of maximum 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, that are omitted/ added. This excludes steps
to change onto the right/left leg and in cases where non-value parts have to be left out because of a bonus element being performed.

33. Gymnasts performing elements and turns to the incorrect side, which results in a change in exercise pattern/routine construction, will incur a
deduction of 0.30 each time.

34. Awarding Bonus points:

 When modifying or upgrading an element OR Replacing an element with a more difficult element, the bonus element value will be 1.4 (0.9
+0.5 for bonus element).
 When adding an element, the bonus element value will be 0.5.
 In the case of modifying or replacing a standard element, if the bonus element is not recognized and awarded, the gymnast may repeat the
standard element for value (including dismounts).

RULES SHOULD NOT BE MISINTERPRETED BY TAKING THEM IN ISOLATION, BUT MUST BE READ IN THE
CONTEXT OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENT.

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 Judges’ Rules
General
1. All routines are judged using the Code of Points. A RSA-Abridged version of the Code of Points is available (the full FIG version is available from
www.fig-gymnastics.com). This version covers all rules regarding judging in general, judging as an E-jury member, and additional rules for the
judging of routines. All parts regarding FIG rules on Difficulty and Start Value for Level 9 voluntary routines, as well as the complete tables with
elements for each apparatus are excluded. These will be found in the full version of the Code of Points.
2. The Articles in the abridged version correspond with the same Article numbers in the full version of the Code of Points to facilitate reference
regardless of which version a judge is using.
3. Regions/ Provinces wishing to present courses at the various levels must apply with the MTC Administrator. Courses must be presented by
approved Course Leaders (facilitators) and are therefore subject to the availability of Course Leaders.

Previous & Current Qualifications

From 2017 onwards, all existing judges are required to re-qualify at the various Levels every 4 years. This re-qualification will include examinations.
All judges, regardless of Level, are required to be registered members of the SAGF and must judge at least 6 competitions in a two-year period and
12 competitions each cycle to keep their qualification valid (average of 3 per year). Separate courses will be held for each Level.

LEVEL Requirements Jury duties Examination Pass Mark Facilitator Requalify Dress code
SAGF member E-Jury : L1-L3 L1 exam
1 (Club, Regional, Theory : 30 50% No
15 years old in year of course Provincial, Zone) questions
Every 4
SAGF member
D-Jury : L1-L3 L2 exam years
2 16 years old in year of course E-Jury : L1-9 & HP 1-2 Theory : 32 60% No
(Club to Nationals) questions (Judges may Grey/ Black
1 Year L1 Qualification
attend a pants
SAGF member National exam refresher
D-Jury : L1-9 & HP 1-2 Theory : 75 70% Yes course once White / MAG
National 18 years old in year of course E-Jury : HP 3-5 questions (average of Theory (By application to per cycle to judging shirt
(Club to International) Practical : 44 and Practical Exam) MAG TC)
keep their
2 Years L2 Qualification routines qualification. Tie
SAGF member In the next
RSA International n.a
D & E-Jury : All cycle they Black/ Navy
(awarded 18 years old in year of course (Qualification is as per FIG Rules at the Yes
(Club to International) must requalify Jacket
Qualification) International Brevet course)
Previous Brevet Qualification with written
exams)
SAGF member
As per FIG
BREVET D & E-Jury : All FIG International Only as per FIG
18 years old in year of course regulations for the
(1,2,3 or 4) (Club to International) Brevet course rules
cycle
2 Years National Qualification

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 Apparatus Specifications
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Floor Ideal- FIG 12m x 12m, or 2m x 12m carpet Ideal- FIG 12m x 12m, or 2m x 12m carpet Ideal- FIG 12m x 12m, or 2m x 12m carpet
Springboard and 80cm thick mats + 20cm
Vault Springboard and 20cm landing mat Springboard and 60cm landing mat
landing mat
Parallel
Low parallel bars that permit a jump to support Low parallel bars that permit a jump to support Low parallel bars that permit a jump to support
Bars
Low Bar Low horizontal bar set from 1.35m – 1.55m Low horizontal bar set from 1.35m – 1.55m Low horizontal bar set from 1.35m – 1.55m

Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9

Floor Ideal- FIG 12m x 12m; To fit exercise in a “strip” floor pattern substitute corner turns with a 180° turn

Springboard for FIG standard height

Pommel Springboard for
n.a 40cm mushroom 40cm mushroom mounting permitted; and no mounting
Horse mounting permitted
40cm mushroom apparatus
FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height
Still Rings n.a Additional 20-40cm Additional 20-40cm Additional 20-40cm Additional 10-20cm FIG standard height
safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted
Springboard and Springboard and
Vaulting Table + 20cm Vaulting Table + 20cm
Springboard and
landing mats; landing mats;
Springboard and 20cm Vaulting Table + 20cm
Additional 10cm Additional 10cm
landing mats; landing mats; FIG standard height
safety mats permitted safety mats permitted
Vault Additional 10cm Additional 10cm Additional 10cm FIG standard height
TABLE HEIGHT: TABLE HEIGHT:
safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted
10–12 yrs: 1.15m 11-12 yrs: 1.15m
TABLE HEIGHT:
13–15 yrs: 1.25m 13–15 yrs: 1.25m
All ages: 1.00m
16-17 yrs: 1.35m 16-17 yrs: 1.35m
18+ yrs: 1.35m 18+ yrs: 1.35m
FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height
Parallel Bars Additional 10-20cm Additional 10-20cm Additional 10-20cm Additional 10-20cm Additional 10-20cm FIG standard height
safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted
FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height FIG standard height
Horizontal
Additional 20-40cm Additional 20-40cm Additional 20-40cm Additional 10-20cm Additonal 10-20cm FIG standard height
Bar
safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted safety mats permitted

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 Quick Reference Page
Qualification scores

Levels All Around totals – Prescribed routines Highest competition

Levels 1-3 (4 apparatus) ≥30.00 AA [7.50 ave] Zone Festival
Level 4 (4 apparatus) ≥31.20 AA [7.80 ave] Gym Games
Levels 5-7 (6 apparatus) ≥46.80 AA [7.80 ave] Gym Games
Level 8 (minimum 3 apparatus) ≥46.80 AA [7.80 ave] Gym Games
Level 9 (minimum 2 apparatus) ≥60.00 AA [10.00 ave] National Championships
Specialist Gymnasts Specialist scores Highest competition
Level 8 ≥8.50 per app (min 3 apps) Gym Games
Level 9 ≥11.00 per app (min 2 apps) National Championships

Age groups
Age groups are taken as on 1 January in the year of competition

Level Age groups High Performance Age Groups

Level 1 6 years, 7 years, 8 years, 9-10 years, 11-13 years HP 1 7-8 years
Level 2 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-13 years HP 2 9-10 years
Level 3 8 years, 9-10 years, 11-13 years, 14+ years HP 3 11-12 years
Level 4 9-10 years, 11-12 years, 13-15 years, 16+ years HP 4 13-14 years
Level 5 9-10 years, 11-12 years, 13-15 years, 16+ years HP 5 15-16 years
Level 6 10 years, 11-12 years, 13-15 years, 16-17 years, 18+ years Senior Olympic FIG age groups
Level 7 12 years, 13-15 years, 16-17 years, 18+ years ** for more information on the High Performance
Level 8 13-15 years, 16-17 years, 18+ years Programme, please refer to the FIG Age Group manual
Level 9 13-15 years, 16-17 years, 18+ years (RSA version)

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 Level 1 – Level 9 Routines
 All Level 1 – Level 7 routines have 5 standard prescribed elements, indicated in UPPERCASE, plus 1 Bonus element indicated in [bold, in
yellow highlighted brackets]. Performance expectations are indicated in light grey blocks on the right of the illustrations and contain
valuable information for each part of the routines/ elements.

 A Bonus element can be a modification, an upgrade or a replacement of a standard element. It can also be an additional element that must
be added into the routine. Please refer to General Rule nr.34 for how Bonus elements are to be judged. Please note the special block in which
the Bonus is illustrated and where it is indicated on how to include the bonus element into the routine:

 There are no drawings of the FULL routines. THE DRAWINGS SERVE ONLY AS AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE ELEMENTS – IN ALL CASES
WHERE THERE IS DOUBT, THE WRITTEN TEXT WILL BE CONSIDERED CORRECT. THE DIRECTION OF THE DRAWINGS IS ALSO NOT AN
INDICATION OF THE DIRECTION OR FLOW OF THE ROUTINE – the aim is to illustrate only the element itself.
 ALL PARTS of the routine is evaluated by the E-jury for technical and aesthetic errors as per the latest FIG Code of Points. Execution
deductions for specific skills may exceed a given skill’s assigned difficulty value. A gymnast may, however, not receive less than the total of
his D-score (which is 4.50 if he was awarded the value of all standard elements required). The “Special Judging notes” included at the
bottom of each routine-page are specific for that routine. In case of doubt, the rules of the latest FIG/ RSA Code of Points apply and, where
applicable, the benefit of the doubt is given to the gymnast.
 Level 8 Gymnasts may only perform elements for value from the specific Table of elements included in this
manual under the L8 section. Level 9 Gymnasts may only perform elements from the FIG Code of Points for
value.

 ALL Level 8 & Level 9 gymnasts (and/or their coaches) are required to have a written summary of their routines
present at all competitions. NO Appeals against D-scores will be allowed without a written summary of
the gymnast’s routines presented to the Head Judge. Summary templates are included in this manual for
easy completion by coaches (see appendix).

 A small circle under a picture indicates that the element must be held for 2 seconds.

 The Level in which a gymnast is entered remains entirely at the discretion of the gymnast’s coach, regardless of the gymnast’s
score or Level at previous competitions. However, a gymnast may only participate at the Zone Festival, Gym Games or National
Championships in the Level for which he qualified at a qualifying competition.

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 LEVEL 1
FLOOR EXERCISE
Description Value Performance Expectations
(A-D)
 Walk with pointed feet and
Stand with arms upward, lower arms sideways to shoulder height – straight legs
walk 2 steps forward and close legs – swing arms forward and lower to  May bend arms in forward
0.9
crouch – ROLL FORWARD TO CROUCH – IMMEDIATE STRETCH roll
JUMP to stand with arms upward  Legs must straighten in
forward roll
(D-A)

Crouch – lower arms forward – BACKWARD ROLL WITH BENT ARMS  May keep arms straight in
0.9
TO CROUCH – lift arms forward backward roll

(A-D)

Double-leg jump to TUCKED HANDSTAND (bunny-hop) – lower legs  Hips must be vertical in
0.9
together to end in crouch – raise arms forwards bunny hop

 Push head off from floor

Lower arms – PRESS TO HEADSTAND WITH TUCKED LEGS (2s)
0.9 before feet touch
[headstand with straight legs (2s)] – return to crouch – raise arms
[1.4]  Bonus: do headstand with
forwards straight legs

Rise to stand with arms upward – lower arms sideways to shoulder  Keep ankles together in toe
0.9
height – rise to TOE STAND (2 sec) – lower arms and heels to finish. stand

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Bunny hop: The gymnast’s back should be vertical. If the hop is low, give the value but deduct as follows:
o 16-30° = 0.1 deduction | 31-45° = 0.3 deduction | 46-90° = 0.5 deduction
 A deduction of maximum 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, that are omitted/ added. This excludes steps to change onto the
right/left leg (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 1
VAULT
(Springboard and 20cm landing mat)
Description Value Performance Expectations

 Show a distinct tuck by

4.5 grabbing shins
Run up – TUCK JUMP [bonus: stuck landing]
[0.5]  Shoot out to complete
straight hips before landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (1x4.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
stuck landing

Special Judging note:

 0.5 deduction if not grabbing in tuck position.
 Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the Start value of the second attempt.
No more attempts are permitted.
 Bonus is awarded if the gymnast lands completely still. Normal landing deductions apply e.g. for arm swings and legs apart. Feet movement is allowed as per
the Landing rules in the Code of Points.

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 LEVEL 1
PARALLEL BARS
Description Value Performance Expectations

 Bend in hips and knees of

JUMP TO TUCKED L-SIT (2s) – straighten legs downwards 0.9
at least 90°

 Straight arms & legs, legs

together
 Bonus: No stop in ½ turn to
WALK SIX (6) STEPS FORWARD IN SUPPORT [add ½ turn
0.9 straddle sit. Keep stomach off
forward in support after steps] – raise legs and straddle across bars
[0.5] the bar in the ½ turn
– bend legs and swing upwards off bars – close legs in rear support  Keep legs straight when
raising legs to straddle sit on
bars

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD WITH
0.9 in the front and the back
STRETCHED BODY swing

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD WITH
0.9 in the front and the back
STRETCHED BODY swing

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – DISMOUNT TO THE SIDE. 0.9 in the back swing
 Don’t hold bar on landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
add element

Special Judging note:

 Parallel Bar swings: apply the usual deductions when deviating from the required angles
o 1-15° = 0.1 deduction | 16-30° = 0.3 deduction | 31-45° = 0.5 deduction
 Deduction for extra swings = 0.5 for full extra swing
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32). Elements are indicated
in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
 NB: A deduction of 0.30 will apply for each step forward in support that is omitted in this routine. A gymnast may still receive the full value of the element,
with the applicable deduction. Added hand placements are subject to the normal deduction of 0.10 per extra hand placement as per the Code of Points.

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 LEVEL 1
LOW BAR
Description Value Performance Expectations

Stand straight – hold the bar with both hands in overgrip – PULL  Arms & legs may bend in
0.9
OVER THE BAR WITH TUCKED LEGS [pull over with straight pull over
[1.4]  Shoulder width grip
legs] to front support

 Show a clear support from

SWING LEG SIDEWAYS OVER THE BAR TO SCISSORS SUPPORT –
0.9 the bar
change hand to undergrip  Don’t sit on bar

 Show a clear support from

½ TURN AND SWING LEG BACKWARD OVER BAR TO FRONT
0.9 the bar
SUPPORT  Don’t sit on bar

 Body must be straight from

shoulders to toes
 Arms may bend on in-swing
CAST WITH A STRAIGHT BODY – return to front support 0.9 of legs, but must straighten as
soon as body leaves bar
 No height in first cast is
required
 Casts must be connected
 Hips must be shoulder
IMMEDIATE CAST TO HORIZONTAL – PUSH OFF TO DISMOUNT. 0.9 height before push off
 Keep torso upright on
landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Legs or feet touching the apparatus = 0.10 deduction
 Quick sit = 0.30 deduction
 No attempt to lift from the bar after sitting = 0.50 deduction (each element)
 Sitting on the bar while doing the turns = 1.0 deduction
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 2
FLOOR EXERCISE
Description Value Performance Expectations
(A-D)

 Keep arms straight

From standing with arms upward – step and KICK TO MOMENTARY
 Back foot in lunge must be
HANDSTAND – lower legs to momentary lunge with arms 0.9
flat on the floor
sideways/upward – close back leg forwards to stand with arms upward
 Show control in handstand

 Keep legs straight before

With STRAIGHT LEGS ROLL FORWARD – IMMEDIATE STRETCH
0.9 and during forward roll – may
JUMP WITH 180° TURN to stand – arms upward bend legs to stand up

(D-A)

 90° bend in hips and knee

Lower arms sideways to shoulder height – raise leg up into single leg 0.9  Keep torso upright
L-TUCK SCALE (2s) [front scale (2s)] [1.4]  Bonus: Step forward into
front scale to perform bonus

 Swing leg forward and raise

Extend leg and step forward into CARTWHEEL – momentary side torso after bonus to perform
lunge with trailing arm upward and leading arm sideways at shoulder 0.9 cartwheel
height – close legs with ¼ turn backwards – lift arms upward  Legs straddled as wide as
possible

 May keep legs straight after

Lower arms forward and fall rearward – BACKWARD ROLL WITH backward roll.
0.9
STRAIGHT LEGS AND BENT ARMS TO STAND – lift torso to finish.  May keep arms straight in
backward roll

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added. This excludes steps to change onto the right/left
leg (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 2
VAULT
(Springboard and 60cm landing mat)
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Keep tight body in
handstand position after hands
Run up – FORWARD HANDSPRING onto 60 cm - lie on back in 4.5
touched
finished position [flyspring onto 60 cm mats] [5.0]
 Keep tight body position in
finished position

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (1x4.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace prescribed vault

Special Judging note:

 The prescribed, standard Vault has a difficulty value of 4.50. The Bonus vault has a difficulty value of 5.00.
 Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the Start value of the second
attempt. No more attempts are permitted.

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 LEVEL 2
PARALLEL BARS
Description Value Performance Expectations
 At least 90° bend in hips
Jump with straight arms to TUCKED L-SIT (2s) [L-sit 2s] – extend and knees in tucked L-sit
0.9
hips and straddle with straight legs across bars – place hands forward  Keep arms straight
[1.4]  Bonus: keep legs straight in
ahead of legs
L-sit

PULL FORWARD ON BARS WITH STRAIGHT ARMS – CLOSE LEGS

0.9  Keep arms & legs straight
BACKWARD TO END IN FRONT SUPPORT

 Keep a tight body position

SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING BACKWARD TO
0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL swing

 Keep a tight body position

SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING BACKWARD TO
0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL swing

 Keep a tight body position

in the front and the back
swing
SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING BACKWARD TO
0.9  Don’t hold the bar on
ABOVE HORIZONTAL – dismount to the side. landing
 Keep torso upright on
landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Parallel Bar swings: apply the usual deductions when deviating from the required angles
o 1-15° = 0.1 deduction | 16-30° = 0.3 deduction | 31-45° = 0.5 deduction
 Deduction for extra swings = 0.5 for full extra swing
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 2
LOW BAR
Description Value Performance Expectations

Stand straight – hold the bar with both hands in overgrip – PULL  Keep legs straight in pull
0.9
OVER THE BAR WITH PIKED BODY to front support over

 Show a clear support from

the bar
Swing leg sideways over the bar to scissors support – DROP BACK
0.9  Don’t sit on bar
AND KNEE CIRCLE UP WITH STRAIGHT ARMS TO SUPPORT  Straight knee at bottom of
swing

 Show a clear support from

Change hand to undergrip – ½ TURN AND SWING LEG BACKWARD
0.9 the bar
OVER BAR – front support  Don’t sit on bar

 Keep a tight body position

during backward hip circle
CAST – BACKWARD HIP CIRCLE THROUGH FRONT SUPPORT 0.9
 Hips must stay at the bar
during the element

 Keep hips at bar during

underswing
0.9  Keep torso upright on
UNDERSWING TO DISMOUNT [Underswing = bar height].
[1.4] landing
 Bonus: hips must be in line
with bar

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Legs or feet touching the apparatus = 0.10 deduction
 Quick sit = 0.30 deduction
 No attempt to lift from the bar after sitting = 0.50 deduction (each element)
 Sitting on the bar while doing the turns = 1.0 deduction
 Knee circle: deduct for bent legs only when the leg is bent in the hang phase
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
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 LEVEL 3
FLOOR EXERCISE
Description Value Performance Expectations
(A-D)

From standing, step forward and hurdle – CARTWHEEL-OFF –  Hurdle must be from one
0.9
STRETCH JUMP to momentary stand leg

Lower arms forward and fall rearward – BACKWARD ROLL WITH

 May keep arms straight in
STRAIGHT LEGS AND BENT ARMS TO PIKE STAND – lift torso to 0.9
backward roll
stand

(D-A)

 Keep arms straight in

Kick to HANDSTAND-FORWARD ROLL to standing upright 0.9
forward roll

 Knee & shoulders above

Step forward to FRONT SCALE (2s) – arms forward/sideways 0.9
hips

Raise torso with shoulders extended – swing leg forward to immediate

CARTWHEEL - ¼ TURN OUTWARD to stand with arms upward [step 0.9  If bonus is done, the ¼
to hurdle Round-off - stretch jump] – lower arms against sides to [1.4] turn is not performed
finish.

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added. This excludes steps to change onto the right/left
leg (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 3
VAULT
(Springboard, 80cm thick Mats + 20cm landing mat)
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Keep body tight in on-flight
 Pass through vertical
handstand position –
Run up – FORWARD HANDSPRING over 80cm mats [bonus: 4.5
shoulders should not fall
stuck landing] [0.5] forward in the support phase
 Distinct lift of body in off-
flight

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (1x4.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
stuck landing

Special Judging note:

 Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the S tart value of the second
attempt. No more attempts are permitted.
 Bonus is awarded if the gymnast lands completely still. Normal landing deductions apply e.g. for arm swings and legs apart. Feet movement is allo wed as per
the Landing rules in the Code of Points.

Age Group Height of Vaulting Mats

All age groups 80cm

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 LEVEL 3
PARALLEL BARS
Description Value Performance Expectations

 90° bend in hips, knees

Jump to L-SUPPORT (2s) 0.9
straight

Extend hips and straddle with straight legs across bars – place hands
forward ahead of legs – PRESS TO STRADDLED FORWARD ROLL –
0.9  Keep legs straight
push to rear support and straddle with legs across bars – bend legs and
swing upwards off bars – close legs in rear support

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO
0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL swing

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO
0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL swing

 Keep a tight body position

in the front and the back
swing
SWING BACKWARD ABOVE HORIZONTAL [swing to momentary 0.9  Keep torso upright & don’t
handstand before dismount] – DISMOUNT TO THE SIDE. [1.4] hold the bar on landing
 Bonus: swing to
momentary handstand (1 sec)
before dismount

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Parallel Bar swings: apply the usual deductions when deviating from the required angles
o 1-15° = 0.1 deduction | 16-30° = 0.3 deduction | 31-45° = 0.5 deduction
 Deduction for extra swings = 0.5 for full extra swing
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
 Bonus: gymnast must show control in handstand position before pushing off to the side for the dismount.
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 LEVEL 3
LOW BAR
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Keep legs straight in pull
over
PULL OVER TO FRONT SUPPORT WITH PIKED BODY [running 0.9
 Bonus: may tap on floor
kip to front support] [1.4]
with feet before lifting feet to
bar

 Show a clear support from

Swing leg over to scissor support – sit on bar and change both hands to the bar
0.9
undergrip – MILL CIRCLE FORWARDS – scissors support  Don’t sit on bar
 Keep legs open in Mill circle

 Show a clear support from

½ TURN AND SWING LEG BACKWARD OVER BAR TO FRONT
0.9 the bar
SUPPORT  Don’t sit on bar

 Keep a tight body position

CAST TO HORIZONTAL – BACKWARD HIP CIRCLE THROUGH during backward hip circle
0.9
SUPPORT  Hips must stay at the bar
during the element

 Keep hips at bar during

underswing
UNDERSWING AT BAR HEIGHT TO DISMOUNT 0.9
 Keep torso upright on
landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00 replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Legs or feet touching the apparatus = 0.10 deduction
 Quick sit = 0.30 deduction
 No attempt to lift from the bar after sitting = 0.50 deduction (each element)
 Sitting on the bar while doing the turns = 1.0 deduction
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 4
FLOOR EXERCISE
Description Value Performance Expectations
(A-C)
 Keep body tight and
Stand with arms upward – walk 2 steps forward while circling arms backward stretched on full turn
to sides – step feet together – immediate stretch jump with 360° turn to stand 0.9  Dive roll = shoulder height
– short run-up – DIVE ROLL to stand  Control roll – palms of
hands must contact the mat

Lower arms sideways and step forward – SCISSORS JUMP – STEP  Keep legs straight
FORWARD TO FRONT SCALE (2s) with arms forward/sideways – raise torso 0.9  Shoulders and feet at same
and swing leg forward – step and turn to face C-B height in front scale

(C-B)

Kick to HANDSTAND WITH SHOULDER BLOCK AND HOP TO ROLL  Keep arms straight in
0.9
FORWARD – STRETCH JUMP ½ TURN forward roll

 Keep arms straight in

Fall rearward with straight legs – BACKWARD ROLL WITH STRAIGHT ARMS backward roll
0.9
& STRAIGHT LEGS [backward roll through handstand] to standing  Bonus: backward roll must
[1.4]
upright – stretch jump with 45° turn to face B-D go through vertical handstand
position
(B-D)

 Complete hip and arm

Jump to hurdle – ROUND-OFF to controlled rebound with arms upward to
0.9 extension on hurdle jump
stand – lower arms against sides to finish.
 Keep legs straight

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added. This excludes steps to change onto the right/left
leg (see General Rule #32).
 The wording “short run-up” does not limit the gymnast in his run-up for an acrobatic pass and no deductions for any amount of steps are to be taken.
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 4
VAULT
(Springboard and 20cm Landing Mats)
Description Value Performance Expectations

 Keep body in tight tucked

4.5
Run up – FORWARD SALTO TUCKED [bonus: stuck landing] position during salto
[0.5]  Prepare for landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (1x4.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
stuck landing

Special Judging note:

 Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the Start value of the second
attempt. No more attempts are permitted.
 Bonus is awarded if the gymnast lands completely still. Normal landing deductions apply e.g. for arm swings and legs apart. Feet movement is allowed as per
the Landing rules in the Code of Points.

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 LEVEL 4
PARALLEL BARS
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Legs may bend if necessary
Jump to LONG HANG SWING FORWARD – SWING BACKWARD – LONG  Keep legs straight in upper
HANG SWING FORWARD – SWING BACKWARD – rise to upper arm – arm position
0.9
swing legs forward to momentary inverted pike position – open legs upwards  Keep legs straight in
and roll forward to straddle sit on the bar inverted pike position – don’t
hold inverted pike
 Lift to forward roll should
From sitting in straddle, move hands in front of hips – LIFT TO STRADDLED be continuous
FORWARD SHOULDER ROLL [straddled press to shoulder stand (2s), 0.9  Keep legs straight
roll forward to straddle sit] – push to rear support with legs straight and [1.4]  Bonus: legs must be off the
straddled across bars bars before lowering for
shoulder stand

 Keep a tight body position

Bend legs and swing upwards off bars – close legs in rear support – SWING
0.9 in the front and the back
BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL
swing

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO
0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL
swing

 Keep a tight body position

in the back swing
SWING BACKWARD TO 45° ABOVE HORIZONTAL – DISMOUNT TO THE  Keep hands off bar on
0.9
SIDE. landing
 Keep torso upright on
landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Deduction for extra swings = 0.5 for full extra swing
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 4
HORIZONTAL BAR
Description Value Performance Expectations

 May bend arms for pull

OVERGRIP HANG – PULL OVER TO FRONT SUPPORT 0.9 over
 May bend legs in pull over

 Keep arms and legs straight

cast to BACKWARD HIP CIRCLE THROUGH SUPPORT – UNDERSWING 0.9
FORWARD [underswing forward = horizontal]  Keep hips at bar in
[1.4] underswing

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO

0.9
HORIZONTAL  Maintain correct tap swing
 Body should be in straight
line from bar to feet on the
height of the swing – body
SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO position tight
0.9
HORIZONTAL

 Keep torso upright on

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – PUSH OFF TO STRETCHED landing
0.9
DISMOUNT.  Bonus: last swing backward
must be above bar height

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 5
FLOOR EXERCISE
Description Value Performance Expectations
(A-C)
 Keep body tight and
Stand with arms upward – walk 2 steps forward while circling arms backward
stretched on full turn
to sides – step feet together – immediate stretch jump with 360° turn to stand 0.9
 Dive roll = shoulder height
– short run-up – DIVE ROLL to standing upright [salto forwards tucked to [1.4]  Control roll – palms of
standing upright] hands must contact the mat

Lower arms sideways and step forward – SCISSORS JUMP – STEP  Keep legs straight
FORWARD AND KICK TO HANDSTAND (2s) – lower to lunge – swing leg 0.9  Legs should be together
forward – step and turn to face C-B after turn to face C-B

(C-B)

 Keep legs straight in

Step to CARTWHEEL-OFF with straight arms to stand 0.9
cartwheel-off

Lower arms forward and fall rearward with straight legs – BACKWARD ROLL
 Keep arms straight in
THROUGH HANDSTAND to standing upright – stretch jump with 45° turn to 0.9
backward roll
face B-D

(B-D)

 Complete extension on
Jump to hurdle – ROUND-OFF to controlled rebound with arms upward to
0.9 hurdle jump
stand – lower arms against sides to finish.
 Keep legs straight

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added. This excludes steps to change onto the right/left
leg (see General Rule #32).
 The wording “short run-up” does not limit the gymnast in his run-up for an acrobatic pass. No deductions for any amount of steps are to be taken.
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 5
MUSHROOM
Description Value Performance Expectations

 Complete extension of hips

4x 0.9  Keep arms & legs straight
4X DOUBLE LEG CIRCLES [add 3 circles]
[0.5]  Keep rhythm of swings
continuous

 Complete extension of hips

WENDE DISMOUNT (end oblique to the mushroom) 0.9 on dismount
 Keep arms & legs straight
(the illustration shows the element as performed on the
Pommel horse, and should be used as a guide for hand
placements when transferring the skill onto the
mushroom)
BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total
add elements
10.00
(3x double leg circles before dismount = total value of 0.5)
Special Judging note:
 All elements start and finish in front support.
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
 Bonus: 3 full double leg circles must be performed, with the last circle ending in front support, before the Wende dismount is perfo rmed.
 Wende dismount is a flank with a 90° forward turn to stand oblique to the mushroom.

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 LEVEL 5
RINGS
Description Value Performance Expectations

 90° bend in hips, keep legs

From hanging, lift legs to L-HANG POSITION (2s) 0.9
straight

 May bend arms & legs in

pull to inverted position
LIFT WITH BENT BODY AND BENT LEGS TO STRETCHED INVERTED
0.9  Keep head in line with
HANG [perform pull to inverted hang with straight legs] – lower
[1.4] body, open hip angle
rearwards with bent body to drag hang
 Keep body stretched in
drag hang

Pull to piked inverted hang – cast out forward – SWING BACKWARD –  Backward swing: Knees =
0.9 height of shoulders
SWING FORWARD
 Forward swing: Hips =
height of shoulders
 Body should be in straight
line from hands to feet at the
SWING BACKWARD – SWING FORWARD 0.9 height of the swing – body
position tight

 Keep torso upright on

landing
SWING BACKWARD AND RELEASE TO STRETCHED DISMOUNT. 0.9  Backward swing: Knees =
height of shoulders before
release for dismount

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 5
VAULT
(Springboard and Vaulting Table)
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Keep body tight in on-flight
 Pass through vertical
handstand position –
Run up – FORWARD HANDSPRING over Vaulting table [bonus: stuck 4.5
shoulders should not fall
landing] [0.5] forward in the support phase
 Distinct lift of body in off-
flight

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (1x4.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
stuck landing

Special Judging note:

 Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the Start value of the second
attempt. No more attempts are permitted.
 Bonus is awarded if the gymnast lands completely still. Normal landing deductions apply e.g. for arm swings and legs apart. F eet movement is allowed as per
the Landing rules in the Code of Points.
 To facilitate the smooth running of competitions where different Levels and age groups are combined, it is suggested to organize the vaulting rotation/ group
in such a way that all gymnasts in the group vaulting on the lowest height of the table start first and then the table is set higher.

Age Group Height of Vaulting Table

All age groups 1.00m

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 LEVEL 5
PARALLEL BARS
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Legs may bend if necessary
Jump to LONG HANG SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING  Keep legs straight in rise to
BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – RISE TO UPPER ARM – SWING LEGS upper arm position
0.9
FORWARD TO MOMENTARY INVERTED PIKE POSITION – open legs  Keep legs straight in
upwards and roll forward to straddle sit on the bar inverted pike position – don’t
hold inverted pike

From sitting in straddle, move hands in front of hips – PRESS TO SHOULDER  Press to shoulder stand
STAND (2s) – roll forward and push to rear support with legs straight and 0.9 should be continuous
straddled across bars  Keep legs straight

 Keep a tight body position

Bend legs and swing upwards off bars – close legs in rear support – SWING
0.9 in the front and the back
BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL
swing

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO
0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL
swing

 Keep a tight body position

in the back swing
SWING BACKWARD TO 45° ABOVE HORIZONTAL [swing to momentary 0.9  Keep torso upright & hands
handstand] – DISMOUNT TO THE SIDE. [1.4] off bar on landing
 Bonus: swing to
momentary handstand (1s)

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 Deduction for extra swings = 0.5 for full extra swing
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 5
HORIZONTAL BAR
Description Value Performance Expectations

 May bend arms & legs in

OVERGRIP HANG – PULL OVER TO FRONT SUPPORT 0.9
pull over

 Keep arms and legs straight

CAST TO HORIZONTAL – BACKWARD HIP-CIRCLE THROUGH SUPPORT –
underswing forward 0.9  Keep hips at bar in
underswing

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL [swing backward above 0.9  Maintain correct tap swing
horizontal] – SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL [1.4]  Body should be in straight
line from bar to feet on the
height of the swing – body
position tight
SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO  Bonus: swing backward
0.9 must be above bar height
HORIZONTAL

SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – PUSH OFF TO STRETCHED  Keep torso upright on

0.9
DISMOUNT TO STAND. landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 6
FLOOR EXERCISE
Description Value Performance Expectations
(A-C)
 May leave out rebound
after the handspring
 Dive roll = shoulder
From standing, short run-up – FORWARD HANDSPRING – rebound – DIVE
0.9 height
ROLL to standing upright
 Control roll – palms of
hands must contact the
mat
 Keep legs straight
 Shoulders and feet at
Step forward into ANY STANDING SCALE (2s) – raise torso and close legs –
jump to face C-B 0.9 same height in standing
scale
 Y-scales not allowed
(C-B)

Step forwards and KICK TO MOMENTARY HANDSTAND – ROLL  Keep arms straight in
FORWARD – STRETCH JUMP ½ TURN 0.9 forward roll

Lower arms forward and fall rearward with straight legs – BACKWARD ROLL  Keep arms straight in
0.9
THROUGH HANDSTAND to standing upright – jump to face B-D backward roll

(B-D)

Short run-up – ROUND-OFF [flic-flac] to controlled rebound with arms 0.9  Keep legs straight
upward to stand and then lower arms against sides. [0.5] during snap down

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
add element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added. This excludes steps to change onto the right/left
leg (see General Rule #32).
 The wording “short run-up” does not limit the gymnast in his run-up for an acrobatic pass. No deductions for any amount of steps are to be taken.
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
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 LEVEL 6
MUSHROOM
Description Value Performance Expectations

 Complete extension of hips

4X DOUBLE LEG CIRCLES [Replace 3rd circle with a 180° 4x 0.9
 Keep arms & legs straight
Spindle in a maximum of 2 circles] [1.4]  Keep rhythm of swings continuous

 Complete extension of hips on

WENDE DISMOUNT (end oblique to the mushroom) 0.9 dismount
(the illustration shows the element as  Keep arms & legs straight
performed on the Pommel horse, and
should be used as a guide for hand
placements when transferring the skill
onto the mushroom)
180° SPINDLE:

Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total BONUS:

10.00 replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 All elements start and finish in front support.
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
 Wende dismount is a flank with a 90° forward turn to stand oblique to the mushroom.
 Bonus: replace 3rd circle with 180° Spindle in max 2 circles (ending in front support), before last circle is performed (2 circles – 180° Spindle – 1 circle –
dismount).

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 LEVEL 6
RINGS
Description Value Performance Expectations

From hanging, lift legs to L-HANG POSITION (2s) – pull with straight arms  90° bend in hips, keep legs
0.9
and lift with bent body and straight legs to stretched inverted hang straight

 Neutral head position

 Keep head in line with
LOWER REARWARDS WITH STRETCHED BODY AND STRADDLED LEGS 0.9
body, open hip angle
THROUGH BACK LEVER [straddled back lever (2s)] – drag hang [1.4]  Keep body stretched in
drag hang
 Backward swing: Knees =
height of shoulders
 Forward swing: Hips =
Pull to piked inverted hang – cast out forward – SWING BACKWARD – height of shoulders
0.9
SWING FORWARD  Body should be in straight
line from hands to feet at the
height of the swing – body
position tight

Swing backward – INLOCATE 0.9  Keep body stretched

 Keep torso upright on

landing
SWING BACKWARD AND RELEASE TO STRETCHED DISMOUNT. 0.9
 Last Backward swing:
Knees = height of shoulders

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
modify prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 6
VAULT
(Springboard and Vaulting table)
Description Value Performance Expectations

 Keep body tight in on-flight

 Pass through vertical
handstand position –
4.5
FORWARD HANDSPRING over Vaulting table [bonus: Yamashita] shoulders should not fall
[5.0] forward in the support phase
 Distinct lift of body in off-
flight

BONUS:
Yamashita

Difficulty 5.00 (1x4.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00

Special Judging note:

 All vaults have a difficulty value of 4.50. Bonus vaults have a difficulty value of 5.00.
 Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the Start value of the second
attempt. No more attempts are permitted.
 To facilitate the smooth running of competitions where different Levels and age groups are combined, it is suggested to organize the vaulting rotation/ group
in such a way that all gymnasts in the group vaulting on the lowest height of the table start first and then the table is set higher.

Age Group Height of Vaulting Table

10 yrs 1.15m
11-12 yrs 1.15m
13-15 yrs 1.25m
16-17 yrs 1.35m
18+ yrs 1.35m

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 LEVEL 6
PARALLEL BARS
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Legs may bend if necessary
 Keep legs straight in upper
arm position
Jump to GLIDE KIP TO SUPPORT – open legs to straddle sit on the bar 0.9
 Keep legs straight in
inverted pike position – don’t
hold inverted pike
 Press to shoulder stand
should be continuous
From sitting in straddle, move hands in front of hips – PRESS TO SHOULDER  Keep legs straight
0.9
STAND (2s) – SHOULDER ROLL FORWARD [back uprise to support,  Bonus: continue with swing
[0.5] backward to 45° above
swing forward] – push to straddled rear support
horizontal – do not do straddle
sit

Bend legs and swing upwards off bars – close legs in rear support – SWING  Keep a tight body position
BACKWARD TO 45° ABOVE HORIZONTAL – SWING FORWARD TO 0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL swing

 Keep a tight body position

SWING BACKWARD TO HANDSTAND – SWING FORWARD TO
0.9 in the front and the back
HORIZONTAL
swing

 Keep a tight body position

in the back swing
 Keep hands off bar on
SWING BACKWARD TO HANDSTAND – DISMOUNT TO THE SIDE. 0.9
landing
 Keep torso upright on
landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
add element

Special Judging note:

 Deduction for extra swings = 0.5 for full extra swing
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
 Bonus: no height is required in back uprise, but arms must be straight before the gymnast’s body start to swing forward again.

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 LEVEL 6
HORIZONTAL BAR
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Whip start = lift feet
forward, tight arch backward,
underswing forward
Overgrip hang – Whip start – swing backward – SWING FORWARD TO  Keep legs straight
HORIZONTAL – SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL 0.9  Body should be in straight
line from bar to feet on the
height of the swing – body
position tight

 Body should be in straight

SWING FORWARD TO HORIZONTAL – ½ TURN TO SWING FORWARD IN
line from bar to feet on the
MIXED GRIP – SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL – CHANGE TO 0.9
OVERGRIP height of the swing – body
position tight

 Kip to cast should be

Swing forward – GLIDE KIP UP THROUGH FRONT SUPPORT 0.9 continuous

 Keep arms straight in

CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL– BACKWARD HIP CIRCLE THROUGH backward hip circle
SUPPORT – underswing forward 0.9  Underswing must be
horizontal

SWING BACKWARD AND PUSH OFF TO STRETCHED DISMOUNT [swing 0.9  Keep torso upright on
backward - swing forward to salto backward tucked/ piked / layout]. [1.4] landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 7
FLOOR EXERCISE
Description Value Performance Expectations
(A-C)
 No rebound between
handspring and dive roll
From standing, short run-up – FORWARD HANDSPRING – DIVE ROLL – allowed
0.9
jump to face C-B  Dive roll = shoulder height
 Control roll – palms of
hands must contact the mat
(C-B)

 Keep hips extended after

Lower arms to floor – HEADSPRING TO STANDING UPRIGHT 0.9
push off from hands

 Arabian stretch jump =

Power hurdle – ROUND-OFF, ARABIAN STRETCH JUMP TO MOMENTARY
jump with 180° turn
LANDING, ROLL FORWARD TO STRADDLED STAND with back held 0.9
horizontal and arms forward/sideways  Straddle stand not to be
held

Place hands on floor – JUMP TO HANDSTAND ½ TURN – pike and lower legs  Keep legs straight after
to standing upright – jump to face B-D 0.9 push off from floor

(B-D)

Short run-up – round-off – FLIC-FLAC [backward salto tucked] to

0.9  Keep legs straight during
controlled rebound with arms upward to stand and then lower arms against
[0.5] snap down
sides.

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
add element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added. This excludes steps to change onto the right/left
leg (see General Rule #32).
 The wording “short run-up” does not limit the gymnast in his run-up for an acrobatic pass. No deductions for any amount of steps are to be taken.
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 7
MUSHROOM
Description Value Performance Expectations

 Complete extension of hips

2x
2X DOUBLE LEG CIRCLES  Keep arms & legs straight
0.5  Keep rhythm of swings continuous

180° SPINDLE IN A MAXIMUM OF 2 CIRCLES 0.5  Keep arms & legs straight
(the illustration shows the element as performed
on the Pommel horse, and should be used as a
guide for hand placements when transferring the
skill onto the mushroom)

WENDE DISMOUNT [360° Russian wendeswing 0.5  Complete extension of hips on dismount
dismount] [1.0]  Keep arms & legs straight

360° RUSSIAN WENDESWING:

Difficulty 2.50 (4x0.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 2.50 = BONUS:

Total 5.00 replace prescribed dismount

Special Judging note:

 All elements start and finish in front support
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is om itted, deduct the whole value.
 Wende dismount is a flank with a 90° forward turn to stand oblique to the mushroom.

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 LEVEL 7
POMMEL HORSE
Description Value Performance Expectations

From stand at end of horse – JUMP TO ½ DOUBLE LEG CIRCLE IN CROSS SUPPORT WITH ¼ TURN
0.5  Mount with feet together from floor
LEFT TO REAR SUPPORT SIDEWAYS (inward loop) – right hand on the pommel, left hand on the leather

 Leading foot in single leg swings

Swing left leg backward – swing right leg backward – front support – TRAVEL UP (swing left leg forward
should reach shoulder height
while moving left hand onto 1st pommel in front of right hand and swing right leg forward – swing left leg 0.5
 Travel up movements should be
back – swing right leg back while moving right hand onto 2nd pommel) continuous

 Keep hips straight – upper leg should

0.5 not pike forward
Swing left leg forward – UNDERCUT to the right [scissor swing forward to swing support]
[1.0]  Bonus: perform dismount directly
after scissor swing

 Leading foot should reach shoulder

Swing left leg forward – SWING RIGHT LEG FORWARD TO DISMOUNT WITH ¼ TURN LEFT TO STAND. 0.5
height

BONUS:
replace prescribed element

Difficulty 2.50 (4x0.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 2.50 = Total 5.00

Special Judging note:

 All elements start and finish in front support
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.
 Deduction for lack of extension in body position in circle elements are taken per element – NO GLOBAL DEDUCTION (NEW FIG RULES FROM 2017)

THE DEDUCTIONS FROM BOTH ROUTINES SHOULD BE ADDED; THEN DIVIDED BY 2 BEFORE SUBTRACTING IT FROM THE TOTAL
START VALUE

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 LEVEL 7
RINGS
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Fully straighten arms in
support
Assisted to support [muscle up to support] – raise legs to L-SUPPORT (2s) 0.9  Turn rings out
– lower backward to stretched inverted hang [1.4]  90° hip angle in L-support
 Bonus: no assistance in
muscle up

 Open hip angle

Lower rearward with stretched body and straddled legs to STRADDLED BACK
0.9  Keep body stretched on
LEVER (2s) – lower to drag hang
drag hang

Pull to piked inverted hang – cast out forward – SWING BACKWARD –

0.9
SWING FORWARD
 Bwd swing: Knees = height
of shoulders
 Fwd swing: Hips = height
of shoulders
Swing backward – INLOCATE 0.9

Swing backward – swing forward to DISLOCATE AND RELEASE TO  Keep torso upright on
0.9
DISMOUNT. landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace assisted lift to support

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is om itted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 7
VAULT
(Springboard and Vaulting table)
Description Value Performance Expectations

HANDSPRING:
 Keep body tight in on-flight
 Pass through vertical
handstand position –
shoulders should not fall
forward in the support phase
 Distinct lift of body in off-
flight
FORWARD HANDSPRING OR YAMASHITA
4.5
OR YAMASHITA:
[bonus: Yamashita ½ turn] [5.0]  Keep body tight in on-flight
 Pass through vertical
handstand position –
shoulders should not fall
forward in the support phase
 Distinct lift of body in off-
flight
 Deep pike in off-flight
before preparing for landing
BONUS:
Yamashita ½ turn

Difficulty 5.00 (1x4.5 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00

Special Judging note:

 All vaults have a difficulty value of 4.50. Bonus vaults have a difficulty value of 5.00.
 Should a gymnast perform a ZERO vault, as defined by the FIG, he may repeat it once with a deduction of 1.00 point from the S tart value of the second
attempt. No more attempts are permitted.
 To facilitate the smooth running of competitions where different Levels and age groups are combined, it is suggested to organize the vaulting rotation/ group
in such a way that all gymnasts in the group vaulting on the lowest height of the table start first and then the table is set higher.

Age Group Height of Vaulting Table

12 yrs 1.15m
13-15 yrs 1.25m
16-17 yrs 1.35m
18+ yrs 1.35m
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 LEVEL 7
PARALLEL BARS
Description Value Performance Expectations

Jump to GLIDE KIP TO SUPPORT – SWING BACKWARD TO

0.9  Keep arms straight
HORIZONTAL

 90° hip angle in L-support

Swing forward to L-SIT (2s) [straddled press to momentary handstand 0.9  Bonus: show momentary
– lower down to shoulder stand] [0.5] handstand before lowering down to
shoulder stand

 Hips should be straight in

shoulder stand
PRESS TO MOMENTARY SHOULDER STAND – ROLL FORWARD TO
0.9  Bonus: add 1x shoulder roll
UPPER ARM – swing backward
through shoulder stand before
back uprise
 Keep tight body position in back
uprise
 Heel drive allowed
BACK UPRISE – swing forward – SWING BACKWARD TO HANDSTAND 0.9
 Arms must be straight in back
uprise before body starts to swing
forward again

SWING FORWARD TO 45° – STUTZKEHRE DISMOUNT OVER BAR. 0.9  Keep torso upright on landing

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
add element

Special Judging note:

 Deduction for extra swings = 0.5 for full extra swing
 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 7
HORIZONTAL BAR
Description Value Performance Expectations
 Whip start = lift feet
forward, tight arch backward,
underswing forward
Overgrip hang – Whip start – swing backward – SWING FORWARD TO
0.9  Body should be in straight
HORIZONTAL – SWING BACKWARD TO HORIZONTAL
line from bar to feet on the
height of the swing – body
position tight

Swing forward – ½ TURN ABOVE HORIZONTAL TO DOUBLE OVER GRIP –  Turn must be initiated on
0.9
swing forward the way up

 Kip to cast should be

continuous
GLIDE KIP UP THROUGH FRONT SUPPORT [swing backward to back 0.9
 Bonus: back uprise must be
uprise] [1.4] directly connected to the cast-
backward hip circle

 Keep arms straight in

CAST TO HORIZONTAL – BACKWARD HIP CIRCLE THROUGH SUPPORT – backward hip circle
0.9
underswing forward to horizontal – swing backward to horizontal  Keep hips at bar in
underswing

 Don’t close shoulder angle

Swing forward – SALTO BACKWARD DISMOUNT (tucked / piked / layout). 0.9
(“pulling the bar”)

BONUS:
Difficulty 5.00 (5x0.9 + 1x0.5) + Execution 5.00 = Total 10.00
replace prescribed element

Special Judging note:

 A deduction of 0.30 per routine will be taken for non-value parts, or parts thereof, which are omitted or added (see General Rule #32).
 Elements are indicated in UPPERCASE and all parts must be done to receive the full value. If a part of the element is omitted, deduct the whole value.

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 LEVEL 8
RULES
NOTE:
All elements with a grey background are in the FIG Code of Points. All elements with a white background are NOT in the FIG CoP, but are recognized RSA-elements.
L8 GYMNASTS MAY ONLY DO ELEMENTS IN THE INCLUDED APPARATUS TABLES

GENERAL:
 All-around competition: Gymnasts must participate in all six apparatus (Floor, Pommel horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel bars & Horizontal bar).
 Specialists: Minimum 3 apparatus.
 ALL Level 8 gymnasts (and/or their coaches) are required to have a written summary of their routines present at all competitions. NO Appeals against D-
scores will be allowed without a written summary of the gymnast’s routines presented to the Head Judge. Summary templates are included in this manual for
easy completion by coaches (see appendix).
ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS:
 Any 6 elements (5 + dismount) count for value.
 An element may be repeated 1x for value on Pommel horse, Rings, Parallel bars and Horizontal bar.
 A maximum of 3 elements per structure group is allowed. A minimum of 3 structure groups must be presented in the routine.
 Short routines will incur a 1.00 mark penalty per element missing.
 Elements are valued at 0.75 per element.
 Bonus elements are valued at 0.50 per element AND MUST BE ADDED TO THE ROUTINE (implicating that a routine with a bonus element will have 7
elements in total). Only 1x Bonus element per routine is allowed. If a gymnast performs more than 1 bonus element, only the first performed Bonus element
will count for Bonus value (+0.5) and the rest will count as normal valued elements (0.75).
EXAMPLE of routine without bonus: Difficulty value – 6x 0.75 = 4.50
Parallel Bars: GLIDE KIP (Group III) – L-SIT (2 sec) (Group I) – SWING TO HANDSTAND (Group I) – lower to SHOULDER STAND (2 sec) (Group II) – roll
forward to BACK UPRISE (Group II) – swing forward & swing backward (allowed extra swing) – swing forward to STUTZKEHRE TO 45° DISMOUNT (Group IV)
EXAMPLE of routine with bonus: Difficulty value – 6x 0.75 + 1x 0.50 = 5.00
Parallel Bars: GLIDE KIP (Group III) – L-SIT (2 sec) (Group I) – SWING TO HANDSTAND (Group I) – hold HANDSTAND (2 sec) (Group I) – lower to
SHOULDER STAND (2 sec) (Group II) – swing down backwards and forward to FORWARD UPRISE TO HORIZONTAL (Group II) – swing backward & swing
forward (allowed extra swing) – STUTZKEHRE TO 45° DISMOUNT (Group IV)

APPARATUS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

FLOOR: VAULT:
 All 4 (four) corners must be used.  In case of a ZERO vault (as per FIG CoP rules), a gymnast may have a
 Maximum of 2 circle elements are permitted. second attempt with a 1.0 mark deduction from the Start Value of the
 Maximum of 2 strength elements are permitted. second vault.
 FIG time limit: maximum of 70 seconds.  Vault apparatus finals: two (2) non-identical vaults must be performed.
May be from the same structure group.
POMMEL HORSE: PARALLEL BARS:
 Elements may be repeated 1x for value.  One 1x full extra swing to horizontal allowed.
RINGS: HORIZONTAL BAR:
 Maximum of 2x strength elements are permitted.  Spotter may be present.
 Maximum of 2x of the same final hold body position are permitted.  One 1x full extra swing to horizontal allowed.
 Spotter may be present.  A maximum of 1x stop allowed for grip change (e.g. overgrip to under-
grip).
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LEVEL 8
FLOOR EXERCISE
Note: All elements with a grey background are in the FIG Code of Points. All elements with a white background are NOT in the FIG CoP, but are recognized RSA-
elements.

BONUS:

From handstand lower to

From stand, Swiss press
L-sit (2 sec) (also to
Rock to handstand from to handstand (2 sec) ● V-sit (2 sec) ●
Handstand (2 sec) straddled L-sit) ●
prone position

Group I
NON-ACRO
● = strength elements
Any standing scale (2 Backward roll through
½ turn in handstand 1/1 turn in handstand 2 double leg circles
sec) handstand with ½ turn

Any cross or side split (2 sec) Butterfly

Aerial cartwheel to
Salto forward tucked
sideward landing Headspring Handspring forward Flyspring
Group II
ACRO FORWARD BONUS: BONUS:

Salto forward stretched

Salto fwd piked (layout) Salto sideways tucked

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FLOOR EXERCISE (continued)
BONUS:

Group III
ACRO
BACKWARD
Back handspring (flic-flac) Tempo salto backward Jump backward with ½ Salto backwards tucked
turn to handspring forward Salto bwd piked
BONUS:

Salto backwards stretched

(layout)
Group IV
LAST ACROBATIC ELEMENT IN ROUTINE COUNTS AS DISMOUNT. SIDEWAYS LANDING IS NOT PERMITTED.
DISMOUNT

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POMMEL HORSE
BONUS:
Group I
SINGLE LEG
SWINGS &
SCISSORS Scissor swing forward Scissor swing forward with ½ turn (forward or Scissor swing backward
backward turn)

Any circle in side support Circle in cross support frontways on end Circle in cross support rearways on end

Group II Wendeswing forward with ½ turn to support

CIRCLE & forward on the end from side support using 1
FLAIRS / Circle in side support, ¼ spindle to cross
or 2 pommels Schwabenflanke
KEHR & WENDE support
BONUS:

On the leather, Russian wendeswing with 180°

Czechkehre on the leather / pommel Russian wendeswing with 180° turn
turn
BONUS:

Group III
TRAVELS Circles with travel forward in side support (1/3
travel from any part on the pommel horse to Circles with travel backward in side support
another) Travel forward in cross support (1/3 travel
(1/3 travel from any part on the pommel from any part on the pommel horse to
horse to another) another)
BONUS:

Group IV
DISMOUNT

Wende dismount (from circle)

On the end, Russian wendeswing with 360° turn

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RINGS

Group I
KIPS / SWINGS
Inlocate stretched Dislocate stretched Uprise backward to Swing forward & backward
support to horizontal

Group II
SWING TO
HANDSTAND
Swing backward with bent
body and bent arms to
handstand (2 sec)

BONUS:

Group III
SWING TO
STRENGTH /
STRENGTH HOLD L-sit (2 sec) Straddled L-sit (2 sec) Back lever (2 sec) Front lever (2 sec)
Press to handstand with
ALSO allowed straddled
bent body and bent arms
for RSA-value
(2 sec)

BONUS: BONUS:

Group IV
DISMOUNT

Salto backwards tucked Salto backwards piked

Salto backwards stretched Salto forwards stretched

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VAULT
(Springboard and Vaulting table)
BONUS:
BONUS:

Group I
HANDSPRING &
YAMASHITA
Forward handspring Yamashita Yamashita with ½ turn
Forward handspring with 1/1 turn

BONUS:

Group II
¼ OR ½ TURN IN
1ST FLIGHT
Handspring sideways with ¼ turn (outwards turn)
Handspring sideways with ¾ turn (inwards or outwards turn)

Group III
ROUND OFF n.a
ENTRY

Group IV
ROUND OFF
n.a
ENTRY WITH ½
TURN

Group V
ROUND OFF
n.a
ENTRY WITH ¾
OR 1/1 TURN

Special Judging note:

 All vaults have a difficulty value of 4.50. Bonus vaults have a difficulty value of 5.00.

Age Group Height of Vaulting Table

All Age groups 1.35m

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PARALLEL BARS
BONUS:

Swing backward to Handstand on 2 rails (2 L-sit (2 sec) Straddle cut forward to

support Press to handstand (2 sec)
handstand sec)
Group I (piked or straddled)
SUPPORT

Any handstand with ½ turn forwards OR backwards

BONUS:
BONUS:

Group II
UPPER ARM
Shoulder stand (2 sec)
Back uprise to horizontal Forward uprise to support Forward uprise to
Backward uprise with ½
horizontal
turn to support

Group III
LONG SWINGS /
UNDERSWINGS
Moy to upper arm Glide kip to support Cast to upper arm hang Basket forward to support

BONUS: BONUS:

Group IV
DISMOUNT
Stutzkehre to 45°
Salto backward tucked
dismount Salto backward tucked
from end of bar Salto backward piked Salto forward piked

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HORIZONTAL BAR

Long swing forward and Long swing forward with

backward to horizontal ½ turn to overgrip Back uprise to support Giant swing backward
Group I Giant swing forward
LONG SWINGS /
EL-GRIP & BONUS: BONUS:
DORSAL

Giant swing backward with Giant swing forward with

½ turn ½ turn

Group II
not applicable
FLIGHT

BONUS:
BONUS:

Group III
IN-BAR & ADLER
From support, cast to
Kip to support horizontal to hip circle From support, cast to
backwards clear hip circle backwards
Forward hip circle Kip to handstand
to handstand

BONUS:

Group IV
DISMOUNT

Salto backwards tucked

Salto backwards piked Salto backwards stretched

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REQUIREMENTS
Level 9 gymnasts (and/or their coaches) are required to have a written summary of their routines present at all competitions. NO Appeals against D-scores will
be allowed without a written summary of the gymnast’s routines presented to the Head Judge. Summary templates are included in this manual for easy
completion by coaches (see appendixes).

Apparatus (All around) Floor, Pommel horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel bars, Horizontal bar

Specialize Minimum 2 apparatus

Difficulty 7 highest counting elements (6 + dismount)

Start Value FIG Rules

Structure Groups 0.50 per structure group - All FIG structure groups required (as per latest FIG CoP)

FIG Rules
Short Routines
6 elements only = 4.00 points deduction from E-score

Elements allowed Only FIG-elements from latest FIG CoP

Elements Not Permitted FIG Rules for Juniors apply

Vault FIG Rules for juniors apply

1 as per FIG CoP

Number of Vaults
Vault finals: 2 non-identical vaults from the same group allowed

Dismounts FIG CoP B-value = full credit (0.5); FIG A-value = partial credit (0.3)

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Contents
Routine summary sheets for coaches ................................................................................................................................................... 59
Level 8 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Level 9 ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 8
FLOOR EXERCISE

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1 0.75

ELEMENT 2 0.75

ELEMENT 3 0.75

ELEMENT 4 0.75

ELEMENT 5 0.75

ELEMENT 6 - DISMOUNT 0.75

BONUS ELEMENT
0.50
(element 7)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 8
POMMEL HORSE

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1 0.75

ELEMENT 2 0.75

ELEMENT 3 0.75

ELEMENT 4 0.75

ELEMENT 5 0.75

ELEMENT 6 - DISMOUNT 0.75

BONUS ELEMENT
0.50
(element 7)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 8
RINGS

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1 0.75

ELEMENT 2 0.75

ELEMENT 3 0.75

ELEMENT 4 0.75

ELEMENT 5 0.75

ELEMENT 6 - DISMOUNT 0.75

BONUS ELEMENT 0.50

(element 7)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 8
VAULT
(Springboard and Vaulting table – height: 1.35m)

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

VAULT 1 4.50

VAULT 2 4.50

BONUS VAULT 1 5.00

BONUS VAULT 2 5.00

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 8
PARALLEL BARS

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1 0.75

ELEMENT 2 0.75

ELEMENT 3 0.75

ELEMENT 4 0.75

ELEMENT 5 0.75

ELEMENT 6 - DISMOUNT 0.75

BONUS ELEMENT 0.50

(element 7)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 8
HORIZONTAL BAR

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1 0.75

ELEMENT 2 0.75

ELEMENT 3 0.75

ELEMENT 4 0.75

ELEMENT 5 0.75

ELEMENT 6 - DISMOUNT 0.75

BONUS ELEMENT 0.50

(element 7)

D-score:

NOTES:

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 ROUTINE SUMMARY – LEVEL 9
NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 9
FLOOR EXERCISE

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1

ELEMENT 2

ELEMENT 3

ELEMENT 4

ELEMENT 5

ELEMENT 6

ELEMENT 7 – DISMOUNT
(minimum B-value)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 9
POMMEL HORSE

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1

ELEMENT 2

ELEMENT 3

ELEMENT 4

ELEMENT 5

ELEMENT 6

ELEMENT 7 – DISMOUNT
(minimum B-value)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 9
RINGS

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1

ELEMENT 2

ELEMENT 3

ELEMENT 4

ELEMENT 5

ELEMENT 6

ELEMENT 7 – DISMOUNT
(minimum B-value)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 9
VAULT
(Springboard and Vaulting table – height: 1.35m)

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

VAULT 1

VAULT 2

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 9
PARALLEL BARS

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1

ELEMENT 2

ELEMENT 3

ELEMENT 4

ELEMENT 5

ELEMENT 6

ELEMENT 7 – DISMOUNT
(minimum B-value)

D-score:

NOTES:

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NAME OF GYMNAST: _________________________ AGE GROUP: _______ CLUB/PROVINCE: _______________

LEVEL 9
HORIZONTAL BAR

VALUE GROUP ELEMENT NAME/DESCRIPTION

ELEMENT 1

ELEMENT 2

ELEMENT 3

ELEMENT 4

ELEMENT 5

ELEMENT 6

ELEMENT 7 – DISMOUNT
(minimum B-value)

D-score:

NOTES:

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