technical handbook rhythmic gymnastics

TECHNICAL HANDBOOK RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Version: 2 - December 2020

Policy Number: 005.3

Date Published: December 2015

Date Reviewed: December 2019

Date to be Reviewed: December 2020

Copyright Singapore Gymnastics

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2. Competition format, categories & structure…………………………………………………………….. 3 3. Competition Age Categories …………..……………………………………………………………………….. 7 4. Awards ………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 5. Equipment or Apparatus for RG……………………………………………………………………………….. 10 6. Additional Competition Rules & Regulations……………………………………………………………. 12 7. Tie Break Rules …………………………………………………………………..……………………………………. 14 8. Attire …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 14 9. Grading …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 10. Judges………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 11. Privacy Statement……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 12. Changes to the Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………... 17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2009 – Diao Zaizhen and Zhang Guiyu 2012 – Lim Siew Kuan 2016 – Olena Turkina and Choy Dian Chun 2017 – Cecilia Chia, Zhou Ying, Andrea Leong, Cherrie Kwek, Miki Nomura and Nina Chow 2018 – Cecilia Chia, Zhou Ying, Andrea Leong, Cherrie Kwek, Miki Nomura and Nina Chow 2019 – Cecilia Chia, Zhou Ying, Andrea Leong, Cherrie Kwek and Nina Chow 2020 – Cecilia Chia, Zhou Ying, Andrea Leong, Cherrie Kwek, Nina Chow and Bianka Panova


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1. INTRODUCTION

This policy outlines the general technical rules used for Rhythmic Gymnastics competitions organized by Singapore Gymnastics. Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) was first established under Singapore Gymnastics (SG) in 2005. Since then, the sport has grown tremendously to a practice of approximately 13 member clubs, 14 primary schools and 5 secondary schools in the city state. Competition participant numbers are also on the rise at a rate of about 15% annually. The 2017 SEA Games was also a historic year for RG, bringing in a total of 3 bronzes, 1 silver and our first ever individual event medal. While SG is delighted to bear witness to such encouraging trends, we are also grateful to the hard work and effort of all that have supported our endeavours. 2. COMPETITION FORMAT, CATEGORIES AND STRUCTURE 2.1 Apparatus Sequence Of Performance The default sequence of performance is Freehand, Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon. 2.2 COMPETITION STRUCTURE RG competitions organized by SG for 2021 comprise: 2.2.1 National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships 2021

Competition Categories

• As per RG National Programme: Kinder, Levels, Stages, FIG Junior and Senior (Individual)

Objectives • National Individual and Team ranking

• National Programme grading

• National Squad qualification for Junior and Senior Individual gymnasts (please refer to policy P023 for more information)

• Qualification for Singapore Open International segment Team competition (FIG Junior and Senior Individual athletes only)

Competition Format GROUP VERSUS INDIVIDUAL

a. For Group Kinder Ball, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Freehand, 5 gymnasts are required to perform the routine together.

b. Gymnasts who cannot form a group may still perform the Group routines as an Individual, performing the centre position’s part but with no score given for “Unity” and “Formation” OR “Synchronization” and “Formation”.

c. The Group routine score, regardless of method (Group or Individual) of attainment, will count towards the IAA competition score (with the exception of Kinder and Level 1 where there is no IAA competition).

d. Kinder Ball, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Freehand will have a separate Group and Individual ranking.

TEAM

Divisions Team Composition Routines to Count

Level 2 Level 3

• Each team comprises 5 gymnasts.

• The team must perform a minimum of 1 group routine and 3 routines on each individual apparatus.

Level 2 Level 3

1 Group FH 3 best Rope 3 best Ball

1 Group FH 3 best Hoop 3 best Clubs


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• The team score is based on the summation of 1 group routine score and the 3 highest scores per individual apparatus.

Level 4 Level 5

• Each team may comprise 3-5 gymnasts.

• The team must perform a minimum of 3 routines on each individual apparatus.

• The team score will be calculated based on the summation of the 3 best scores per apparatus.

Level 4 Level 5

3 best Rope 3 best Ball 3 best Ribbon

3 best Hoop 3 best Clubs 3 best Ribbon

Level 6 Level 7 Stage 2 Stage 3

• 3-4 gymnasts per team.

10 best scores to count

Stage 1 • 3-4 gymnasts per team. 7 best scores to count

2.2.2 Singapore Rhythmic Gymnastics Open 2021

Competition Categories

• International Age Group

• FIG-sanctioned Junior and Senior (Individual)

Objectives • International Individual and Team ranking

• Developing current and aspiring High Performance athletes

Competition Age

Categories

LEVELS Pathway Competition

Divisions

Recommended Age

STAGES Pathway Competition

Divisions

Competition Age

Categories

16+

LEVEL 7 (optional)

FIG Senior Apparatus Rotation for 2021: Hoop, Ball, Clubs,

Ribbon

16+

FIG SENIOR (optional)

FIG Senior Apparatus Rotation

16+

13-15 10-12

LEVEL 6 (optional)

FIG Junior Apparatus Rotation for 2021: Hoop, Ball, Clubs,

Ribbon

15 FIG JUNIOR (optional)

FIG Junior Apparatus

Rotation

13-15 14

11-12 13+

LEVEL 5 (compulsory)

Hoop Clubs

Ribbon

13

12

STAGE 3 (optional)

Rope Hoop or Ball

Clubs Ribbon

12 & under 13-14

10-12 13+


Rope Ball

Ribbon

11

10 STAGE 2 (optional)

FH

Rope Hoop or Ball

10 & under 11-12 9-10

11-12 LEVEL 3 (compulsory)

9


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FH (Group) Hoop Clubs

Clubs

7-8 9

10-11


FH (Group) Rope Ball

8

STAGE 1 (optional)

FH Rope

Hoop or Ball

8 & under 9-10

6-7 8 9


FH (Group) Rope

7

6 & under 7-8

KINDER* (compulsory)

Ball (Group)

6

KINDER* (compulsory)

Ball (Group)

6 & under 7-8

• Routine type (compulsory – choreography is set, optional – choreography is self-determined)

• *Same curriculum and division

• FH = Freehand

Fig. 3 2021 Competition Pathway and Age Categories

Per competition, each gymnast may only represent one organisation and compete in one division and age category.

AGE RECOMMENDATIONS AND CATEGORIES

a. The recommended age provides a guideline for the development of gymnasts aiming to reach the International Standard by age 16.

b. Should a gymnast be unable to reach the required standard for the next Level/ Stage or fail to pass her grading, she may opt to remain in the same Level/ Stage. While highly encouraged, it is not mandatory to pass the grading for a Level/ Stage before advancing to a higher Level/ Stage.

c. All competition age categories are awarded in the same way. d. The gymnast’s age eligibility is based on her age on 31 December of the year of competition.

MOVING BETWEEN LEVELS AND STAGES

a. Gymnasts should progress to a higher Level/ Stage according to their age and ability. b. It is recommended that gymnasts adhere to their selected pathway (be it Levels or Stages),

which, in the interests of the gymnast’s development, is to ensure safe and effective progression.

c. Transitioning from Levels to Stages and vice versa is allowed but NOT recommended. d. Please refer to figure 4 below and the following rules for the permitted transitions between

Levels and Stages. i. Competition to competition,

Grading Status Permitted Transitions Disallowed Transitions

1. Failed grading 2. Did not meet grading

requirements

• Remain at the exact same Level/ Stage

• Move to an equivalent Level/

• Competing at a lower Level/ Stage (lower box) than what was


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3. Passed grading in the Stage 3 (12 & Under) age category in the previous year but still qualifies for the same Stage 3 (12 & Under) age category in the year of competition

Stage (within the same box)

• Compete at a higher Level/ Stage (a higher box)

registered for previously

4. Passed grading in all cases other than the aforementioned in d.i.3.

• Move to an equivalent Level/ Stage (within the same box)

Compete at a higher Level/ Stage (a higher box)

• Competing at a lower Level/ Stage (lower box) than what was registered for previously

• Competing at the same passed Level/ Stage

ii. Examples:

• A gymnast who has competed in Level 2 and not passed grading may choose to stay in Level 2, transit to Stage 1 or compete in any of the Levels or Stages in the rectangular boxes above Level 2. She may not transit to a lower Level/ Stage.

• A gymnast who has competed in Stage 3 (13-14 years) and passed grading may choose to transit to Level 5, Level 4 or any box above. She may not stay in Stage 3 or transit to a lower Level/ Stage.

• A gymnast who has competed in Stage 3 (12 years & under) and passed grading may choose to transit to Level 5, Level 4, any box above OR repeat Stage 3 if she still is eligible for the 12 years & under category. She may not, however, transit to a lower Level/ Stage.

iii. Gymnasts who are found to have broken any of the above transition rules will have their competition results voided. No medal changes will be enforced however if this occurs after all sessions of competition are complete.

Fig. 4 Allowed Transitions Between Specific Levels, Stages and Pathways


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3. COMPETITION AGE CATEGORIES Technical Requirements For Competitions – Levels Pathway The National Programme Levels compulsory routines are designed to impart the basics of RG skills with an emphasis on basic body posture, technique and quality. In 2016, SG introduced optional (modified FIG) routines, Level 6 and 7, for gymnasts over the age of 10 years with the objective of providing a more challenging and exciting, yet still recreational pathway for gymnasts who have been training from a young age. The Levels optional routine requirements are in line with the International Code of Points (COP) 2017-2020 and will be judged accordingly.

Fig. 5 2021 Choreography Requirements for Levels

(Level 6 and 7 should be read in conjunction with the FIG COP 2017-2020) Applicable only to Level 6 for age 10-12: IAA will be calculated based on the best 3 apparatus scores. New versions of the Kinder-Level 3 compulsory routines will be implemented in several stages from the National Championships 2021 and onward. These new versions will be released at least 6 months


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in advance of their respective implementation dates via the Technical Members Rhythmic Resource webpage. For more details, please refer to figure 6 below.

New Version of Compulsory Routine Target Implementation Date

Kinder – Group Ball National Championships 2022

Level 1 – Group Freehand National Championships 2021


Level 2 – Rope National Championships 2021

Level 2 – Ball National Championships 2021


Level 3 – Hoop National Championships 2022

Level 3 – Clubs National Championships 2022

Fig. 6 Kinder-Level 3 New Versions and Target Implementation Dates The Kinder-Level 3 new versions were developed with the objective of aligning the outdated portions (more than 8 years old) of the recreational pathway to the current direction set by the International COP 2017-2020 with a heavier emphasis on musicality and connections. Technical Requirements For Competitions – Stages Pathway The Stages routines first introduced in 2012 were all compulsory routines. From there, a need to structure the Stages pathway more closely around International COP rules arose, prompting the introduction of optional routines in 2017. One feature of the current Stages is the beginner’s choice of starting training in RG with either the Hoop or Ball. Coaches are encouraged to begin training young gymnasts with the apparatus (Hoop or Ball) that they show the most aptitude for. The apparatus of lesser affinity may be developed in the following Stage. For more information on the Stages, please refer to the relevant Technical Manual.

JUDGE SUBGROUP D1/D2 D3/D4

Stage Competition

Age Categories

Apparatus Body

Difficulties (BD)

Dance Steps

(S)

Dynamic Elements

with Rotation

(R)

Apparatus Difficulty

(AD)

Stage 1 8 & under

9-10

Freehand Min 3 Max 4 highest counted (0.1-0.4

each) Min 1 each

BDG

Min 1

No Min, Max 3,

(Max Score 0.4)

Not applicable

or evaluated

Rope Hoop or Ball

No Min, Max 1

No Min/ Max

Stage 2 10 & under

11-12

Freehand Min 3 Max 5 highest counted (0.1-0.5

each) Min 1 each

BDG

Min 1

No Min, Max 4,

(Max Score 0.5)

Not applicable

or evaluated

Rope Hoop or Ball

Clubs

No Min, Max 2

No Min/ Max


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Stage 3 12 & under

13-14

Rope Hoop or Ball

Clubs Ribbon

Min 3 Max 6 highest counted

(Any value) Min 1 each

BDG

Min 2 Min 1 Max

3 Min 1

Fig 7. 2021 Choreography Requirements for Stages (National Championships ONLY)

Note for Stage 1 and Stage 2: If gymnast performs a BD of higher value than the maximum BD value

allowed for Stage 1 (BD max=0.4) and Stage 2 (BD max=0.5), the judges will ignore the excess value

of the BD and award the maximum allowed BD score and the performed BD will be valid.

Technical Requirements For Competitions – International Age Group Competition The International Age Group competition for Individuals at Singapore Open 2021 will be based on the following requirements (see figure 8) and judged in accordance with the FIG COP 2017-2020. Please refer to the corresponding competition directives (to be released by March 2021) for the detailed rulings.

Division Born

In

OPTION A OPTION B

APPLICABLE TO BOTH OPTION A AND B 3-4 gymnast per Team, one Team per organization

3-4 gymnast per Team, one Team per organization

Apparatus Offered

Body Difficulties

(BD)

Apparatus Offered

Body Difficulties

(BD)

Dance Steps

(S)

Dynamic Elements with Rotation (R)

Apparatus Difficulty

(AD)

Age Group

6 & Under

2015 and after

1. Freehand

Min 3 Max 3

(0.1-0.4 each)

1. Freehand

Min 3 Max 3

(0.1-0.3 each)

Min 1

No Min, Max 2, (Max score of Risk = Max

Score of BD)

Not applicable

or evaluated

2. Ball No Min, Max 1 No Min/

Max

Age Group

7-8 Years

2013-2014

1. Freehand Min 3 Max

4 (0.1-0.4

each)

1. Freehand Min 3 Max

3 (0.1-0.4

each)

Min 1

No Min, Max 3, (Max score of Risk = Max

Score of BD)

Not applicable

or evaluated

2. Rope 3. Hoop or

Ball 2. Rope No Min, Max 1

No Min/ Max

Age Group 9-10

Years

2011-2012

1. Freehand

Min 3 Max 5

(0.1-0.5 each)

1. Freehand

Min 3 Max 4

(0.1-0.5 each)

Min 1 No Min, Max 4, (Max score of Risk = Max

Score of BD)

Not applicable

or evaluated


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2. Rope 3. Hoop or

Ball 4. Clubs

2. Rope 3. Hoop or

Ball No Min, Max 2

No Min/ Max

Age Group 11-12 Years

2009-2010

1. Rope 2. Hoop or

Ball 3. Clubs

4. Ribbon

Min 3 Max 6

(Any value)

1. Rope 2. Hoop or

Ball 3. Clubs

Min 3 Max 5

(Any value)

Min 2 Min 1 Max 3 Min 1

Age Group 13-15 Years

2006-2008

Please register for FIG-Sanctioned Competition

FIG Junior Apparatus Rotation

(4 apparatus)

Min 3 Max 6

(Any value)


Age Group 16 &

Above

2005 and

before

Please register for FIG-Sanctioned Competition

FIG Senior Apparatus Rotation

(4 apparatus)

Min 3 Max 8

(Any value)


Fig 8. 2021 Choreography Requirements for the International Age Group Competition

4. AWARDS The competition directives will define the format and the awards given for that specific competition. National Championship competitions organized by SG generally include the following awards:

INDIVIDUAL APPARATUS FINAL (IAF)

a. Based on the ranking obtained from a single routine performed and specific to each apparatus.

b. National Programme Levels and Stages ranking is determined through one session of competition only.

c. International Junior and Senior ranking may be determined through 2 sessions of competition (Qualifiers and Finals).

d. Awards will be given out as long as there is a minimum of one gymnast competing in a particular division’s age category.

INDIVIDUAL ALL AROUND (IAA)

a. Ranking is based on the summation of scores achieved on all required apparatus. b. To be eligible for ranking, gymnasts must perform routines in all apparatus required of that

division. c. Awards will be given out:

i. If there are a minimum of 3 gymnasts in the same age category and division eligible for IAA ranking.

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d. National Programme Levels and Stages ranking is determined through one session of competition only.

e. International Junior and Senior ranking may be determined through 2 sessions of competition (Qualifiers and Finals).

f. There is no IAA competition for Kinder and Level 1.

TEAM

a. The team score is determined by the summation of a certain number of scores from select gymnasts representing the same club/ school and competing in the same division.

b. Awards will be given out if a minimum of 3 teams are registered for and compete in the same division.

c. Clubs may only register one team per National Programme division (i.e. Level 2 – Level 7, Stage 1-3).

d. The team ranking combines scores taken across different competition age categories in the same division; there is no separate team ranking per age category.

e. Although only one team per division may be registered, any number of individuals can be registered. i. E.g. A club may register 7 gymnasts for Level 2 with 5 gymnasts competing in IAA, IAF

and TEAM. The remaining 2 gymnasts will compete in IAA and IAF only. f. Across all competition divisions, the team ranking is determined through 1 session of

competition only.

5. EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS FOR RG As outlined by FIG Apparatus Norms (http://www.fig-gymnastics.com), equipment used in Singapore Gymnastics competitions must meet an acceptable condition for the safety and performance of athletes. The RG floor area spans 13 x 13 m (exterior of the line) is compulsory. The working surface must correspond to FIG standards (see Technical Regulations Sec.1) COMPETITION ROUTINES AND APPARATUS ROTATION International FIG Junior Apparatus Cycle (Individual)

Rope Hoop Ball Clubs Ribbon

2019 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

2020 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

2021 - 2024 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

2025 - 2028 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

International FIG Senior Apparatus Cycle (Individual)

Rope Hoop Ball Clubs Ribbon

2019 - 2020 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

2021 - 2024 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

2025 - 2028 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

International FIG Junior Apparatus Cycle (Group)

2020 5 Hoops 5 Ribbons

2021 5 Hoops 5 Ribbons

2022 - 2023 5 Ropes 5 Balls

2024 - 2025 5 pairs Clubs 5 Hoops


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2026 - 2027 5 Balls 5 Ribbons

2028 - 2029 5 Hoops 5 Ropes

International FIG Senior Apparatus Cycle (Group)

2020 5 Balls 3 Hoops 2 pairs Clubs

2021 5 Balls 3 Hoops 2 pairs Clubs

2022 - 2024 5 Hoops 3 Ribbons 2 Balls

2025 5 Ribbons 3 Balls 2 Hoops

2026 - 2028 5 Balls 3 Hoops 2 pairs Clubs

6. ADDITIONAL COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS Startlist Guidelines

a. A draw is carried out by the organizer for clubs/ schools in the same competition division to randomize the start order.

b. Within each club/ school draw allocation, IAA-eligible gymnasts are prioritized to begin competing earlier in the session over participants with fewer routines.

c. For sessions with two panels of judges that rotate between gymnasts: i. One single session of competition consists 2 half-groups taking turns to compete. E.g. for

20 athletes in Level 2, athletes 1-10 will start competing in Freehand (panel A), followed by athletes 11-20 competing in Freehand (panel A). At the same time, athletes 11-20 will begin by competing in Rope (panel B), followed by athletes 1-10 competing in Rope (panel B).

ii. Divisions/ age categories with an odd number of apparatus may compete simultaneously. E.g. Level 4 girls may compete in the same session as Level 5 girls to save time.

d. Athletes may not necessarily compete in the default order of apparatus (Freehand, Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs, Ribbon). The Organizing Committee (OC) reserves the right to allocate apparatus order as a means of controlling competition session lengths.

e. For a comfortable competition experience, SG aims to: i. Limit the number of routines between apparatus for each competitor to not less than 6

and not more than 20. In terms of duration, this translates to approximately not less than 20 and not more than 60 minutes.

ii. Limit the total competition time to a maximum of 3 hours for each competitor. Competition Protest Policy

a. The Floor Manager (FM) or competition Organizing Committee (OC) member must be notified of an intention to appeal before the next gymnast’s score is flashed. No intention to appeal or appeals submitted out of this time frame will be accepted.

b. For sessions following FIG rules, only appeals for the Difficulty score components (i.e. DB, DA)

may be accepted. Difficulty score components must be appealed for separately i.e. appeals for both DB and DA have to be lodged on 2 separate forms with accompanying payment.


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c. No appeals are accepted for compulsory Levels/ Kinder routines as the method of scoring is based on FIG Technical Execution i.e. the final score is the average of the remaining judges’ scores, after eliminating the highest and the lowest judge score

d. After expressing his or her intention to appeal, the appealing coach will then have

approximately 3 minutes to submit the following to the FM or OC member – i. Completed appeal form

ii. Payment for the appeal

e. Coaches may obtain copies of the blank appeal form (see Annex for template) from the FM or the SG website.

f. Only one accredited coach and no other personnel is allowed to submit an appeal for his or

her own gymnast’s score. An organization is not allowed to appeal the score of a gymnast from another organization.

g. The competition OC will strive to ensure that videos of all competing gymnasts are available

for review in case of an appeal. In the case that the OC is unable to provide the video, or the OC-taken video is non-functioning, a supporting video may be requested from the appealing coach.

h. As soon as possible and in between exercises on the competition carpet, the FM or OC

member will pass the appeal form and video to the Head/ Coordinator Judge of the relevant panel. The competition will be halted and the Head/ Coordinator Judge and panel will review the appeal.

i. If the appeal is honoured, the payment will be refunded to the coach and vice versa if it is not.

j. Competition participants that do not adhere to the above rules may be dealt with in

accordance to the disciplinary procedures.

k. Disciplinary Procedures:

If there are 2 or more coaches from a particular organization in the field of play, the offending coach must abide by the dismissal ruling. If there is only 1 coach, the coach may remain in the field of play but will not be eligible for accreditation at the next SG-organized competition.

Behaviour of competition participant or spectator

Disciplinary Procedure

Unsportsmanlike conduct E.g. unexcused delay or interruption of competition/ speaking to active judges during the competition (except for appeal cases)/ Giving signals or shouts etc. during a gymnast’s exercise

1st time – Yellow card (warning) 2nd time – Red card and removal of offender from the competition venue 3rd time – 0.5 deduction from offender’s gymnasts’ scores

Other flagrant, undisciplined and abusive behaviour E.g. incorrect presence of the prescribed persons in the field of play during competition and/ or in the preparation/ inappropriate use of offensive or abusive language

Immediate red card and removal of offender from the competition venue in addition to 1.0 deduction from offender’s gymnasts’ scores


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7. TIE BREAKS RULES For all divisions based on FIG scoring (Level 6, 7, Stage 1-3, FIG Junior and Senior), please refer to the FIG Technical Regulations. For all divisions based on compulsory routine scoring:

a) IAF* Step 1: The gymnast with the higher score when the highest Judge’s score is discounted prevails. Step 2: The gymnast with the higher score when the two highest Judge’s scores are discounted prevails. If both gymnasts’ scores are still the same at the end of Step 2, the tie will be honoured. *Note: The default method of score tabulation from a panel of judges for compulsory routines is the average of the remaining judges’ scores, after eliminating the highest and the lowest judge score. b) IAA Step 1: Best score of all but one apparatus score added together. Step 2: Best score of all but two apparatuses scores added together. Step 3: Best score of all but three apparatuses scores added together. If both gymnasts’ scores are still the same at the end of Step 3, the tie will be honoured.

8. ATTIRE AND APPARATUS SPECIFICATIONS

ATTIRE a. Requirements for RG leotards

i. 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).

ii. 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.

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

iv. 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.

v. 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 jeopardize the safety of the gymnast.

vi. 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.

b. It is allowed to wear:

i. Long tights over or under the leotard. ii. A full-length one-piece leotard (unitard) provided that it is tight-fitting.


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iii. The length and colours(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.

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

v. The style of the skirt (cut or decorations) is free, but the skirt must always fall back on the hips of the gymnast. The look of a ballet “tutu” is forbidden.

vi. Gymnasts may perform their exercises with bare feet or gymnastics slippers. vii. The hair style must be neat and trim and the make-up clear and light.

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

d. Bandages or support pieces cannot be in colours and must be of skin colour.

e. For Kinder and Levels a penalty of 0.3 will be taken if any of the above rules are not abided by.

APPARATUS SPECIFICATIONS National Programme Apparatus Norms:

Apparatus 8 years and

below 9-12 years 13 years and above

Rope According to height of gymnast

Ball (minimum diameter/ minimum

weight) 15 cm 15 cm/ 250g

According to FIG hand apparatus requirements

Hoop (minimum internal diameter/

minimum weight) 65 cm/ 200 g 70 cm/ 250 g

Clubs (minimum length/ minimum

weight) 35 cm/ 100 g 35 cm/ 100 g

Ribbon (minimum stick length/

minimum ribbon length) 40-50 cm/ 3.5 m 50 cm/ 4m

a. An apparatus measurement table will be available at competitions and apparatus may be

checked at random. b. For FIG-sanctioned events (e.g. Singapore Open International Junior and Senior), apparatus

checks are mandatory. c. For Kinder and Levels: A 0.3 deduction will be applied for apparatus not meeting the required

specifications. 9. GRADING IMPORTANCE OF GRADING

a. Grading provides an opportunity for gymnasts to perform in a competition environment without the pressure to rank well.

b. Should the gymnast achieve the passing mark and above, the gymnast will receive a certificate and badge in recognition of their achievements.

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d. All gymnasts competing in the Levels and Stages National Programme (with the exception of Level 6, 7 and FIG divisions) will be graded concurrently.

e. Gymnasts must participate in all required apparatus per division in order to be eligible for grading.

f. To pass overall for a given Level/ Stage and receive recognition, gymnasts must achieve the passing mark or above for ALL required apparatus.

g. There are no age boundaries for grading. All gymnasts are eligible for grading in any Level/ Stage with benchmarks set.

h. Gymnasts who want to participate in a division but are not eligible for any of the available age categories may still compete under the category “Grading Only”. They will not be eligible for ranking or medals but may still receive a certificate and badge if they pass their grading. When registering for the National Championships, gymnasts whose age exceeds that of the offered age categories in their selected division will automatically be registered under the “Grading Only” category.

GRADING BENCHMARKS

Division Minimum Score per Apparatus

Kinder 5

Level 1 5

Level 2 5

Level 3 5.5

Level 4 5.5

Level 5 5.5

Stage 1 5.5

Stage 2 6

Stage 3 6.5

10. JUDGES 11.1.1 Judging Competencies Judges are qualified to perform the following roles for the following levels:

Judge Level Competencies to judge

National Level 1 Judge (RG)

• Kinder

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

• Level 4

• Level 5


E1-E6 assignments only:

• Level 6

• Level 7

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• FIG Junior


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• FIG Senior


D1-D4 assignments:

• Level 6

• Level 7

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• FIG Junior

• FIG Senior

FIG International Brevet Judge (RG): Cat 4 to 1

• D1- D4 and E1-E6 for all Categories

• National Program all Levels

• D1- D4 and E1-E6 for FIG Junior/Senior in FIG sanctioned events (subject to FIG regulations for FIG International Brevet Judges

11. PRIVACY STATEMENT SG collects information to facilitate communication. Contact data will be used for keeping members informed and updated. This information is treated with total confidentiality by all parties involved. SG will not disclose information to third parties. Members have permitted rights to their information; upon request to SG in advance of 1 month. 12. CHANGES TO THE POLICY

SG is committed to ensuring that all policies are up-to-date and reflect current practices. Changes to this policy must be reviewed and approved by SG’s Board following which, it will be updated and posted on SG’s website. Updates of the policy will be disseminated to all members once official.


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Annex

SINGAPORE GYMNASTICS – COMPETITION APPEAL FORM

Gymnast Full Name

BIB Number

Represented by (Coach’s Name)

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technical handbook rhythmic gymnastics

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