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(1) Qualification Competition with Team ranking, (2) All-Around Competition - 4 Apparatus, (3)Apparatus Finals - 4 Apparatus

(1) General Competition and Qualification - 2 Exercises (5 / 3+2), (2) Finals (5 / 3+2)

(1) Exercise with one type of apparatus (5), (2) Exercise with two types of apparatus (3+2)

Program for Junior Groups usually consists of 2 exercises, each with a single type of apparats

The stopwatch will start as soon as the gymnast or the first gymnast in the group begins to move (a short musical introduction not longer than 4 seconds without movement is tolerated) and will be stopped as soon as the gymnast or the last gymnast in the group is totally motionless

Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.05 point for each additional or missing second

Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.30 point for musical introduction without movement longer than 4 seconds

All the exercises have to be performed in their totality with a musical accompaniment. Short and voluntary stops, motivated by the composition, may be tolerated.

e music must be unified and complete (modification of already existing musical arrangement is allowed). A disconnected juxtaposition of various musical fragments is not allowed.

Non typical music of Rhythmic gymnastics character is totally forbidden (ex:: sirens, car engines, etc.)

Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point for music not conforming to regulations.

The music can be interpreted by one or several instruments, including the voice used as an instrument. All instruments are authorized provided that they express music with the characteristics necessary to accompany an RG exercise: clear and well-defined in its structure.

Musical accompaniment of voice with words may be used for one Group exercise and two Individual exercises in respect to ethics. Each National Federation must declare which exercise(s) uses a musical accompaniment of voice with words on the Music Release Form submitted for all registrations made through the FIG online system. The Technical Delegate(s) will review the Music Release Forms.

Penalty by the Coordinator Judge (D1): 1.00 point for each exercise over the limit.

A gymnast/Group may repeat an exercise only in the case of a “force major” fault from the organizing country and approved by Superior Jury (example: electricity shut down, sound system error, etc.).

In case the incorrect music is played, it is the responsibility of the gymnast/group to stop the exercise as soon as the gymnast/group realizes the music is incorrect; she/they will exit the competition floor and will re-enter and re-start the routine with her/their own music when called to the competition floor.

A protest after the completion of the routine will not be accepted.

Each piece of music must be recorded on a single, high-quality CD or uploaded on the

The following information must be written on each CD: (1)   Name of the gymnast , (2)   Country (the 3 capital letters used by the FIG to designate the gymnast's country) , (3)   Apparatus symbol , (4)   Name(s) of the composer(s) and of the music , (5)   Length of music

Judges’ Panels for Individual and Group. For official FIG Competitions, World Championships and Olympic Games, each Jury (Individual and Groups) will consist of 2 groups of judges: D- Panel (Difficulty), and E- Panel (Execution).

Reference Judges for official FIG Championships: Execution (Technical Faults): 2 judges will sit separately and independently evaluate technical faults and enter deductions separately.

• Difficulty Judges` Panel (D) for Individual and Group: 4 judges, divided into 2 subgroups
•  The first (D) subgroup - 2 judges (D1 and D2)
•  The second (D) subgroup - 2 judges (D3 and D4)

Execution Judges` Panel (E) for Individual and Group: 6 judges, divided into 2 subgroups , (1)  The first (E) subgroup -2 judges (E1, E2): Evaluate Artistic faults ,  (2)  The second (E) subgroup - 4 judges (E3, E4, E5, E6): Evaluate Technical faults

Modifications to the Judges’ Panels are possible for other international competitions and for national and local competitions (4 Difficulty Judges and 4 Execution Judges).

• the first subgroup of D- Panel Judges (D1 and D2) records the content of the exercise in
• symbol notation
•  For Individual: evaluates the number and technical value of Body Difficulties (BD), number
• and value of Dance Steps Combinations (S) and the number of specific Fundamental apparatus technical elements
•  For Group: evaluates the number and technical value of Body Difficulties (BD), Exchanges (ED), number and value of Dance Steps Combinations (S)
• D1 and D2 judges evaluate the entire exercise independently and then jointly determine the partial D–score content (One Single common score). The D1 and D2- judges enter the partial D- score into the computer.

b) The second subgroup of D- Panel Judges (D3 and D4) records the content of the exercise in symbol notation: (1)   For Individual: evaluates the number and technical value of Dynamic elements with Rotation (R) and the Apparatus Difficulty (AD) ,  (2) For Group: evaluates the number and technical value of Dynamic elements with Rotation (R) and the number and technical value Collaborations (C). D3 and D4 judges evaluate the entire exercise independently and then jointly determine the partial D–score content (One Single common score). The D3 and D4- judges enter the partial D- score into the computer.

Brief discussion in each subgroup is allowed if needed; in case of disagreement between the judges, the counsel of the Technical Delegate/Supervisor must be solicited.

The Final D- score will be the sum of the two partial D-scores: 10.00 points maximum.

The D1 judge of the D- Panel Jury is the Coordinator Judge. This judge will apply the penalties for leaving the floor area, timing of the exercises, and all the other penalties indicated in the table of penalties for Coordinator Judge.

The Superior Jury must confirm the penalties given by the Coordinator Judge

Functions of the D- Panel judges after the Competition (for individual and Group): (1)   If necessary, submit judging records of exercises using symbols and pass these records to the Apparatus Superior Jury at the end of the competition , (2)   At the request of the President of Superior Jury , provide a complete list of ambiguities and questionable decisions with the number, name of the gymnast, NF and apparatus .  D3 and D4 judges evaluate the entire exercise independently and then jointly determine the partial D–score content (One Single common score). The D3 and D4- judges enter the partial D- score into the computer.

Functions of the D- Panel judges after the Competition (for individual and Group): (1)   If necessary, submit judging records of exercises using symbols and pass these records to the Apparatus Superior Jury at the end of the competition , (2)   At the request of the President of Superior Jury , provide a complete list of ambiguities and questionable decisions with the number, name of the gymnast, NF and apparatus .  D3 and D4 judges evaluate the entire exercise independently and then jointly determine the partial D–score content (One Single common score). The D3 and D4- judges enter the partial D- score into the computer.

Functions of the E- Panel (for Individual and Group): E- Panel judges must evaluate the faults and apply the corresponding deductions correctly.

he first (E) subgroup - 2 judges (E1, E2) evaluates the Artistic component independently and then jointly determines the Artistic penalties (one single common score). Discussion in subgroup is allowed if needed; in case of disagreement between E1 and E2, the counsel of the Technical Delegate/Supervisor must be solicited.

The second (E) subgroup - 4 judges (E3, E4, E5, E6) evaluates the Technical faults by deduction (Average of the 2 middle scores, independently and without consulting the other judges)

Artistic and Technical deductions are entered separately for the final Execution score. The E- score deductions will be the sum of the two partial E- score deductions.

The Final E- Score: Sum of the Artistic and Technical deductions are subtracted from 10.00 points.

Time and Line Judges are drawn from among the Brevet judges; their function must be recorded in the judges’ log book to serve as: (1) Time judges (1 or 2) are required to: , (2)   Control timing of the duration of the exercise (see 1.2, 1.3) , (3)   Sign and submit the appropriate written record with any violation or deduction and pass it to the

Line judges (2) are required to: (1)  Determine crossing of the boundary of the floor area by the apparatus or one or two feet or by , (2) any part of the body or any apparatus leaving the floor area (see 3 and 4) , (3)   Raise a flag for the apparatus or body crossing the boundary

The Secretaries need to have knowledge of the Code of Points and a computer; they are usually appointed by the Organizing Committee. Under the supervision of the President of Superior Jury they are responsible for the accuracy of all entries into the computers, adherence to the correct order of the teams and gymnasts, operating the green and red lights, correct flashing of the Final Score.

The rules governing the determination of the Final Score are identical for all sessions of competitions (Individual Qualification Competitions with Team ranking, All-Around, Apparatus Finals, General Competitions for Groups, Finals for Groups)  . Final score is 20 points, By addition: D score of 10.00 points maximum + E score of 10.00 points maximum

4 Difficulty Judges and a minimum 4 Execution Judges.

Floor area 13 x 13 m

• Crossing of the boundary of the floor area by the apparatus or one or two feet, as well as any part of the body touching the ground outside the specified floor area or any apparatus leaving the floor
• area and returning by itself will be penalized.

• Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.30 point each time for an individual gymnast or for each
• group gymnast at fault or for the apparatus each time.

•   No Penalty:
• o if the apparatus leaves the floor area after the end of the exercise and the end of the music
• o if the apparatus is lost at the end of last movement of the exercise.
• o if the apparatus passes the boundary of the floor area without touching the ground.
• o if the apparatus and/or gymnast touches the line.

• Each exercise will have to be performed entirely on the official floor area; if the gymnast finishes the
• exercise outside the floor area, the penalty will be applied according to previous penalty above.

For any use of non-conforming apparatus:



 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point

• The gymnast may only use a replacement apparatus which has been placed prior to the start of the
• exercise.

 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point for using any apparatus not previously placed.

• Prior to the start of her exercise, if a gymnast determines her apparatus is unusable (example: knots
• in the ribbon), she may take a replacement apparatus.

•  Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point for excessive delays in routine preparation which
• delay the competition

• If the apparatus falls and leaves the floor area or is unusable (large knot), the use of a replacement
• apparatus is allowed:

•   Penalty by the Execution (E) Judge: 0.70 point for loss of apparatus outside the floor area
• (regardless of distance)/unusable apparatus

  Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.30 point for apparatus leaving the floor area

• If the apparatus falls and leaves the floor area and is returned to the gymnast by her coach or
• another delegation member:

 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point for unauthorized retrieval

• If the apparatus falls but does not leave the floor area, the use of a replacement apparatusis not
• authorized:

  Penalty by the Execution (E) Judge: 0.70 point for loss of apparatus



  Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point for use of a replacement apparatus

• If the apparatus breaks during an exercise or gets caught in the ceiling, the gymnast or Group will
• not be authorized to start the exercise over.

• The gymnast or the Group will not be penalized for the broken apparatus or the apparatus caught in
• the ceiling but will only be penalized for the consequences of various technical errors.

In such a case, the gymnast or the Group may:



  Stop the exercise

•   Remove the broken apparatus outside the floor area (no penalty) and continue the exercise
• with a replacement apparatus

No gymnast or Group is allowed to continue an exercise with a broken apparatus.



  If the gymnast or the Group stops the exercise, the exercise is not evaluated.



  If the gymnast or the Group continues an exercise with a broken apparatus, the exercise will not be evaluated.

• If the apparatus breaks at the end of the exercise (last movement) and the gymnast or the Group
• ends the exercise with the broken apparatus or without the apparatus, the penalty is the same as for
• “loss of apparatus (no contact) at the end of the exercise:”

 Penalty by the Execution (E) Judge: 0.70 point

• A correct gymnastics leotard must be in non-transparent material; therefore, leotards that have
• some parts in lace will have to be lined (from the trunk to the chest).

•   The neckline of the front and back of the leotard must be no further down than half of the
• sternum and the lower line of the shoulder blades.

•   Leotards may be with or without sleeves, but dance leotards with narrow straps are not
• allowed.

•   The cut of the leotard at the top of the legs must not go beyond the fold of the crotch
• (maximum); undergarments worn beneath the leotard should not be visible beyond the seams
• of the leotard itself.

•   The leotard must be tight-fitting to enable the judges to evaluate the correct position of every
• part of the body; however, decorative applications or details are allowed as long as the
• applications do not jeapordize the safety of the gymnast.

•   The leotards of Group gymnasts must be identical (of the same material, style, design and
• color). However, if the leotard is made of a patterned material, some slight differences due to
• the cut may be tolerated.

It is allowed to wear:



  Long tights over or under the leotard.



  A full-length one-piece leotard (unitard) provided that it is tight-fitting.



  The length and colors(s) of the fabric covering the legs must be identical on both legs (the

“harlequin” look is forbidden), only the style (cut or decorations) may be different.



  A skirt that does not fall further than the pelvic area over the leotard, tights or the unitard.



  The style of the skirt (cut or decorations) is free, but the skirt must always fall back on the hips

of the gymnast



  Gymnasts may perform their exercises with bare feet or gymnastics slippers.



  The hair style must be neat and trim and the make-up clear and light.

It is not allowed to wear jewellery or piercings which jeopardize the safety of the gymnast.

• Every leotard will be checked prior to the entrance of the gymnast in the competition hall.
• If the dress of the Individual or Group gymnast does not conform to the regulations, a penalty is
• applied by the Coordinator Judge:

•  Penalty by the Coordinator Judge 0.30 point for individual gymnast and one time for the Group
• at fault

• Missing emblems will be submitted for a penalty by the Coordinator judge.
•  Penalty by the Coordinator Judge 0.30 point if emblem or publicity not conforming to official
• norms

Bandages or support pieces cannot be in colors and must be of skin color.

 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge 0.30 point if this rule is not met.

• Individual gymnasts or Groups should be present in the competition area only once they have been
• called either by the microphone or by the Coordinator Judge or when the green light is showing.

•  Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point for early presentation (before being called) or
• late presentation (30 seconds after being called) by the gymnast or by the Group

• It is forbidden to warm up in the competition hall
•  Penalty by the Coordinator Judge 0.50 point if this rule is not met.

• For the wrong apparatus chosen according to the start order, the exercise will be evaluated at the
• end of the rotation. The gymnast will be penalized.

 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point

During a Group exercise, the gymnasts are not allowed to communicate verbally with each other

 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge 0.50 point if this rule is not met.

• Individual gymnasts and Groups must enter the floor area with rapid marching without musical
• accompaniment and establish the start position immediately

 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point if this requirement is not met

• During the actual performance of the exercise, the coach of the gymnast or Group (or any other
• member of the delegation) may not communicate with their individual gymnast/s, group gymnasts,
• the musician, or the judges in any manner.

 Penalty by the Coordinator Judge: 0.50 point

1 For each additional or missing second on the time of the music 0.05

2 For musical introduction without movement longer than 4 seconds 0.30

3 For music not conforming to regulations 0.50

4 More than 2 Individual exercises/ 1 Group exercises with words 1.00

• 5 For each crossing of the boundary of the floor area by the apparatus or one or two feet or 0.30
• by any part of the body touching the ground outside the specified area or any apparatus
• leaving the floor area and returning by itself

6 For any use of non-conforming apparatus (Individual and Group exercises) 0.50

7 For using any apparatus not previously placed 0.50

8 For excessive delays in routine preparation which delay the competition 0.50

9 For unauthorized retrieval of the apparatus 0.50

• 10 For an unauthorized use of replacement apparatus (original apparatus still in the floor 0.50
• area

• 11 Dress of the Individual and Group gymnast not confirming to the regulations (one time 0.30
• per Group)

12 For emblem or publicity not conforming to official norms 0.30

13 Bandages or support pieces not confirming to the regulations 0.30

14 For early or late presentation by the gymnast(s) 0.5

15 For gymnast(s) warming up in the competition hall 0.50

16 For Group gymnasts communicating verbally with each other during the exercise 0.50

17 Entry of the group to the floor area is not confirming to the rules 0.5

18 For coach communication with the gymnast(s), musician, or judges during the exercise 0.50

19 Wrong apparatus chosen according to start order 0.50

20 For Group gymnast leaving the Group during the exercise 0.30

21 For “use of a new gymnast” if a gymnast leaves a group for valid reason 0.50

The Execution Jury demands that elements be performed with aesthetic and technical perfection.

• The gymnast is expected to include in her exercise only elements that she can perform with
• complete safety and with a high degree of artistic and technical mastery. All deviations from that
• expectation will be deducted by the E-jury.

• The E-jury is not concerned with the difficulty of an exercise. The jury is obligated to deduct equally
• for any error of the same magnitude regardless of the difficulty of the element or the connection.

• Judges of the E-Jury (and the D-jury) must remain up-to-date with contemporary rhythmic
• gymnastics, must know at all times what the most current performance expectation for an element
• should be, and must know how standards are changing as the sport evolves. In this context they
• must also know what is possible, what is reasonable to expect, what is an exception, and what is
• special.

• All deviations from correct performance are considered artistic or technical errors and must be
• evaluated accordingly by the judges. The amount of the deduction for small, medium, or large errors
• is determined by the degree of deviation from the correct performance. The following deductions will
• apply for each and every discernible artistic or technical deviation from the expected perfect
• performance. These deductions must be taken regardless of the difficulty of the element or exercise.

  Small Error 0.10: any minor or slight deviation from the perfect artistic or technical execution



  Medium Error 0.20-0.30: any distinct or significant deviation from the perfect artistic or

technical execution



  Large Error 0.50+: any major or severe deviation from the perfect artistic or technical execution

• xecution (E) Score: 10.00 points
• The E- Score includes deductions for:

  Artistic faults



  Technical faults

• The Execution 6 judges are divided into 2 subgroups:
•  The first (E) subgroup - 2 judges evaluate the Artistic faults of the exercise
•  The second (E) subgroup - 4 judges evaluate the Technical faults

• Penalties for Artistic and Technical faults are added together and then deducted from 10.00 points
• to determine the final E- score.

• UNITY OF COMPOSITION
• 4.1.1. Guiding Idea: Character

• a)  A composition should be developed to create a unified artistic image or guiding idea from the
• beginning to the end, expressed through the body and apparatus movements.

• b)  The character of the music should be chosen in respect to the age, technical level of the
• gymnast, and ethical norm

• c) The music should be in harmony with the exercise and the gymnast
• d) The different parts in the music should be harmoniously combined even if there are changes in

character or speed.

Connections

• a)  The composition should be developed by technical, aesthetic and connecting elements, where
• one movement passes logically and smoothly into the next without unnecessary stops or
• prolonged preparatory movements.

• b)  The use of different levels and directions of the body movements and directions and planes of
• the apparatus should be linked together with a clear purpose.

• c)  Connections between movements which disrupt the unity of the composition are penalized
• each time:

  Transitions between movements which are illogical, abrupt or unnecessarily long



  Prolonged preparatory movements before Body Difficulties



  Unnecessary stops between movements

• d)  The composition should not be a series of disconnected Body Difficulties or apparatus
• elements. Parts of the composition or an entire composition which is a series of disconnected
• elements lacks unity and is penalized.

• e)  In the beginning and in the end of the composition, the gymnast has to be in contact with the
• apparatus. The position of the gymnast in the beginning of the exercise should be justified and
• used for the initial movement of the apparatus.

• The movements of the body as well as the apparatus must correlate precisely with the musical
• accents, and the musical phrases; both the body and apparatus movements should emphasize
• the tempo/pace of the music.

• b)  Movements which are performed separate from the accents or disconnected to the tempo
• established by the music are penalized each time.

• The energy, power, speed and intensity of the movements must correspond to the dynamic
• shifts and changes in the metronomic speed.

• b)  The gymnast shows changes in dynamism by contrasts in the energy, power, speed and
• intensity of both her body and apparatus movements according to changes in the music.

c)  An exercise where the energy, power, speed and intensity are monotonous (without any

contrast or change) lacks dynamism and is penalized.

Union of strength, beauty and elegance of movements



b)  Ample participation of the body segments (head, shoulders, trunk, hands, arms, legs, etc.) to

create supple, plastic movements which convey character, communicate feeling, emphasize

the accents, create subtlety and finesse, and create amplitude.



c)  Segmentary, rigid or underdeveloped body movements are penalized according to the degree

of prevalence in the exercise

• a)  Directions and trajectories (forward, backwards, arcs, etc.): creating different patterns to use
• the entire floor area in a varied and complete manner

• b)  Levels and modalities of traveling: gymnast in flight, standing, on the floor, running,
• skipping, stepping, etc.

• c)  Apparatus Elements: the apparatus elements should be performed on various planes, in
• different directions, on different parts of the body, with different techniques, etc. When the
• apparatus elements are repeated or the all performed on the same plane without any changes,
• this lack of variety is penalized.

• d)  Decorative Apparatus Elements: It is possible to perform original, aesthetic and different
• choreographic elements during Dance Steps Combinations and connecting elements, provided
• that these elements are very brief and do not create a break in the continuity of the movements
• of the apparatus

•  Maximum of 3 times within each composition and no more than 4 seconds (more than 4
• seconds will be considered static-see Difficulty 3.5).

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