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2013-14 Girls Gymnastics. Rules Interpretations Review. Uniforms Rules 2-2-1b, 3-3-3. The improper uniform deduction is taken without warning on each event until a correction is made in the uniform The coach shall be notified, Rule 2-2-1b (10), of the deduction for improper uniform
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2013-14 Girls Gymnastics Rules Interpretations Review
UniformsRules 2-2-1b, 3-3-3 • The improper uniform deduction is taken without warning on each event until a correction is made in the uniform • The coach shall be notified, Rule 2-2-1b (10), of the deduction for improper uniform • Jewelry, including earrings covered with tape, shall not be worn • The deduction for improper uniform is a chief judge deduction of 0.20
Back-to-Back CreditRules 4-1-2E (2 & 3a) • LL BBS or HL BBS may be awarded even if there is a fall after the second element in the series is completed • Elements in a LL BBS or HL BBS must receive Value Part credit
InquiriesRule 5-1-4 • Shall only concern: • Difficulty/vault value • Event requirements • Bonus • Neutral deductions • Mathematical errors • Judges can agree to disagree about credit and deduction in each category
Mathematical InquiriesRule 5-1-6b • With the exception of mathematical error inquiries, each inquiry after the first one that does not result in a score correction is a 0.50 deduction • Coaches must specify where the mathematical error has occurred on the scoresheet
Bonus – Category 1Rule 4-1-2E (1) • Up to a maximum of 0.40 for AHS • 0.20 is given for each different advanced high superior with no fall or spot • The AHS’s must be different to receive credit
Bonus – Category 2Rule 4-1-2E (2) • A maximum of 0.20 may be earned for one HL BBS • HS+HS • HS+AHS • AHS+AHS
Bonus – Category 3Rule 4-1-2E (3) • Maximum of 0.20 • Three ways to earn 0.20 • Two LL BBS at 0.10 each = 0.20 • One additional HL BBS = 0.20 • One different advanced high superior with no fall or spot = 0.20
Examples of LL & HL BBSRule 4-1-2E • Uneven Bars: Giant, giant, double back dismount on bars = HL BBS (HS+HS) or (HS+AHS) • Uneven Bars: Long hang kip, clear hip circle, long hang kip, long hang kip = LL BBS (S+S) and no credit for the third long hang kip due to the repetition rule
Examples of LL & HL BBSRule 4-1-2E • Balance Beam: Two directly connected flic-flacs = LL BBS (HS+S) • Balance Beam: 45° pike jump, wolf jump ¾ = HL BBS (HS+AHS) • Floor Exercise: 1 ½ turn with free leg at horizontal, wolf jump 1/1 = HL BBS (HS+HS) • Floor Exercise: Series of saltos backward (HS) = LL BBS (S+S)
Hand Placement Mat6-1-2e • The hand placement mat may only be used for round-off entry vaults
Handspring VaultRule 6-5-1c • For handspring vaults only: • Coach facilitating vault in first flight phase is a 1.00 deduction • Coach facilitating vault in second flight phase is a 1.00 deduction • Coach standing between board and vault table is a 0.50 deduction
Vault - Neutral DeductionRule 6-5-1 • There is a 0.50 deduction for a coach/spotter standing between the board and the table • This is defined as the area inside the domain of the apparatus – shown below
Vault Without SignalRule 6-2-5b • Vault performed without signal will not count as one of the 3 authorized attempts • Vault without signal from chief judge is a chief judge deduction of 0.50 from the final average score of the next vault
LA Twist/Turn on Uneven BarsRule 7-2-2b • LA Twist/Turn must be at least 180° • Excludes the mount/dismount: • Glide ½ turn glide kip mount • Jump ½ turn long hang kip on HB mount • Flyaway with ½ twist dismount • Sole circle or underswing with ½ twist dismount • Examples of LA Twist/Turns: • Cast handstand ½ turn • Giant 1/1 turn • Bail ½ over LB
Direction ChangeRule 7-3-3b • A direction change is required in composition under Spacing and Direction, and is worth 0.05 • A direction change occurs when the body twists/turns within an element of value and continues to move while facing the opposite direction • A direction change cannot come from a mount or dismount • Direction changes include ½ or 1 ½ twists
Balance Beam - HandstandsRules 8-2-3, 8-3-3 • Composition - Spacing and Direction • A handstand has no direction and may not be used to fulfill the direction requirement in composition • Event Requirements - Acro series and dance/acro or acro/dance series • A handstand may be included in an acro series or in a dance/acro or acro/dance series
Wolf Jumps/Hops-Beam/FloorRules 8-5, 9-5 • Elements are considered different if the takeoff for a leap or jump is from one or both legs • Wolf hops and wolf jumps are the same value • Wolf jump and switch wolf are the same value
Balance Beam TurnsRule 8-4-7 • Criteria for awarding credit to a full turn or more on one foot • Turns are considered complete when the heel drops or the free leg steps down • Free leg may be placed in front or behind the base leg at completion of turn • Turns of 360° or more are awarded Value Part credit if completed within 89° of the required end position • If up to 89° is missing, a deduction of 0.20 is taken for an incomplete turn
Round-offs/Back HandspringsRules 8-6-8, 8-6-9 • A single back handspring or round-off is a superior • A round-off or back handspring becomes a high superior when followed by a S/HS/AHS acro element • High superior back handsprings or round-offs are listed separately and are considered different when awarding Value Part credit • Examples: • Round-off – back tuck dismount = HS+S • Back handspring – back handspring = HS+S
Acro Series on Balance BeamRule 8-2-3b • Acro series may include: • Two backward elements • Two forward elements • Two sideward elements • A combination of backward, forward and sideward elements • A handstand may be included as one of the elements • The mount or dismount may be included as one of the elements
Connecting Acro Series on Balance BeamRule 8-2-3c • An acro series must be directly connected and shall not include: • A stop between elements • An extra step between elements • A repositioning of the feet between elements • A loss of balance between elements • A straightening of the legs after landing in a plie from the first element and prior to a plie into the second element • A large arm swing that causes a stop and delays the takeoff of the second element
Dance Turns on Floor ExerciseRules 1, 9-2-3b • Dance turns do not have a shape and may NOT be used to fulfill the required dance series of two shapes • Dance turns MAY be included in a dance/acro or acro/dance series
Series Exception on Floor ExerciseRule 9-2-2 • In order to receive HS Value Part credit for a flyspring to a salto forward, the flyspring must occur first • The series = S+S or one HS (whichever is to the advantage of the gymnast) and would receive 0.10 credit in Bonus for a LL BBS
Floor Exercise Acro SeriesRule 9-2-2 • Forward Acro Series • Two directly-connected forward acro elements, one of which or the series is a HS, may count as one of the 3 required acro passes • Backward or Combination Acro Series • Two directly-connected backward (and/or forward/sideward) acro elements will NOT count as an acro series even if it includes a HS • Example: round-off – back salto with full twist
NFHS Online Resources Judges’ Manual Scoresheets FAQs and Element Clarifications
Girls Gymnastics Judges’ Manual First edition of NFHS Girls Gymnastics Judges’ Manual available online: http://www.nfhs.org/GGymnastics/ Excellent resource to supplement Rules Book for judges of all levels of experience
Scoresheets NFHS Event Scoresheets are available online: http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=4079 Designed as a full page to provide more room for ease of writing
Online FAQs and Element Clarifications • Throughout the year, frequently asked questions are posted online • Marked with date when last FAQ posted • http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=6266 • Element Clarifications appear in same fashion • http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=6264
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