Hips contacting bar no deduction for thighs touch bar. Open optional the current usa gymnastics level 9 rules govern the open optional skill division with three changes. October, 2015 revised july 2017 hilary carlson, il general 1. The body skills and apparatus handling for level 4 routines should be more complex than that in the level 3 routines. At the 2015 world gymnastics championships, simone biles leapt into record books as the most. Common gymnastics deductions compulsory levels with free gymnastics scoring cheat sheets.
Level 3 no angle level 4horizontal level 5 above horizontal this allows the gymnast to focus on correct shaping and technique. On another forum, the level 4 beam routine was discussed in detail. It was very helpful to watch her video and understand more of what needs to be addressed. Performance of beginner or novice level routines requires notification to the official prior to. Front hip circle, small cast return to front support after cast 4. Optional compositional deductions level 8, 9, 10 quick reference guide. Cheat sheets may 2015 club 4 additional 30cm mat is allowed vault handspring flatback 90cm no vault table 10. These deductions are applicable to compulsory gymnastics levels 15. If there are conflicts between the dvd and the manual, follow what is in the manual. Mini xcel code of points half the size the 20182022 womens xcel code of points is the official rule book for the womens xcel program.
Pdf over the years gymnastics is changing, difficulty of the routines is improving, the. Optional compositional deductions level 8, 9, 10 pa. Gymnastics judging level 45 vault deductions flashcards. While it is obvious that level 4 gymnasts are beginner competitive gymnasts and often young, we have chosen some routines that while not perfect, display certain points of execution, aptitude and attitudes that other level 4 gymnasts should observe and emulate if they want. Elementary gymnastics is the type of gymnastics that older gymnasts in training use. If a gymnasts does two identical attempts at the level 4 or 5 compulsory dismount, where she hits vertical, shows a hold, but does not complete the dismount with a turn, she will receive a. By being more aware of what deductions judges are looking for, you can work hard to make sure you dont earn them. Kmc boys gymnastics usag requirements level 6 jo 20122016 manual excerpts kmcbapo parent tutorial. The young performers guide to gymnastics a guide to the beginners world of gymnastics offers advice on selecting a program, warming up and cooling down exercises, and moving on to the competitive level, and includes. If you are looking for ways to improve your gymnastics score this might be a good place to start. Official information regarding usag junior olympic rules are found in the jo code of points, the junior olympic compulsory program book and wtc minutes published in technique and on the usa gymnastics website.
Aug 12, 2016 wobbles are penalized with deductions of 0. However the levels are open to all age groups on similar rules. Aau vault will follow usa for all spotting deductions. Routine excerpts national handbook updated 3 4 2015 page 6 1. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. At emeth the level 4 and level 5 teams practice together. This book is a complete guide for coaches and judges. Gymnastics judge link on youtube has some skills and shorthand. Deduct all executionamplitude errors leading to a fall.
The gymnast may choose to compete the level 4, 5 or 6 compulsory floor routine or. The gymnast is then deducted on how much what she performs varies from the prescribed text the compulsory book with the descriptions of the routines is referred to as the text. Reviewing the first year of the 202021 compulsory routines common mistakes to avoid and increase your scores. These are the skills that make up the new compulsory routine.
You have to be really good to get anything above 9. They may only compete within one level teams can be made up using gymnasts competing in whiteblue or bronze levels if they have their bronze pin but have not competed silver then they are. The code of points, the 200plus page rule book for gymnastics competitions, calls wobbles additional movements to maintain balance. For all other compulsory vaults, there will be no void vualt for spotting, judges. Level 3 floor routine judged youtube flooring, level 3. We havent listed vault deductions because the deductions are different for each compulsory gymnastics level. Level 4 vault deductions level 5 vault deductions youtube.
Takes deduction for unsportsmanlike behavior of coach and disruptive behavior. May 19, 2012 these deductions are applicable to compulsory gymnastics levels 15. In order to help you improve your scores, buttercup shows. Gymnastics levels gymnastics routines gymnastics coaching deduction level 3 bar drills studio youtube have you ever wondered why you got a certain score. In addition to all of the rules and regulations the xcel code of points includes illustrations of all allowable skills and examples of routines. Forward stride circle aka mill circle hooking knee on the bar to complete the circle is allowable 6. Buttercup worked with her coach, who is a usag judge, to show you how the level 3 bar routine is judged. Top level 4 gymnastics compulsory routine videos gymnastics. Gymnasts shoulders must not be above the height of the bar no value 0. While it is obvious that level 4 gymnasts are beginner competitive gymnasts and often young, we have chosen some routines that while not perfect, display certain points of execution, aptitude and attitudes that other level 4 gymnasts should observe and emulate if they want to be. Level 36 state championships 2015 saturday 12th september level 4 gymnast name club level apparatus average difficulty adjusted execution base score technical deduction final score rank annabelle inabahill alt l4 free 2. It bridges the gap between the allcompulsory levels of 5 and 6 and the all optional level of 8. The term is used in the usa, australia and other nations, but is not universal. I will be sure to give the most detailed question a nice 10 points.
At level 4 meets, a gymnast is judged based on how well she does the skill, in addition to how well she performs the routine exactly how it is supposed to be done. Refer to the current womens rules and policies book for exact specifications. Bars levels 35 quick reference level 3 level 4 level 5 deduction glide swing and return. A new way to develop your level 4 5s vault 4 part series come inside and see our new way to develop your level 4 5 vaulting video. Common gymnastics deductions for optional gymnastics levels to help you better understand how gymnastics routines are scored. I need to train for level 4 usa gymnastic skills, anyone know all of them that i can practice at home. Spenser heaps, deseret news tessen registered event wins on both uneven bars and floor exercise at the best of utah meet, thanks to careerhigh scores of 9. For in age gymnasts this works in line with the compulsory grade ages so for example a 9 year old elite stream gymnast would take compulsory grade 4 in the spring and compete in level 4 in age in the autumn. Compulsory gymnastics is the easiest and most straightforward to understand, in my opinion, because everyone at that level performs the same routine. The gymnasts have required skills that can be put together in an optional routine.
Usa gymnastics level 4 compulsory practice test floor. The 20182022 womens xcel code of points is the official rule book for the womens xcel program. Level 4 is the fourth level in the usa gymnastics level structure. Start studying usa gymnastics level 4 compulsory practice test balance beam 817 2015. Level 4 is a compulsory level so each gymnast competes the same, identical routine. Secrets to level 4 gymnastics is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than 25 years, to create the best gymnastics training that takes the least amount of time. Compulsory 45 practice test b october, 2015 revised. Secrets to level 4 gymnastics ebook gymnastics zone. It contains the collective wisdom of many worldchampion coaches, elite gymnasts, and tens of thousands of hours of research, experimentation, and refinement. Levels 710 and beyond level 7 is a stepping stone level. It contains about 250 workout items ranging including warmups, events, conditioning, flexibility and even sport psychology. Usa gymnastics level 4 compulsory practice test balance.
Alexis level 5 gymnastics score out meet september 19, 2015 duration. Study aides national association of womens gymnastic judges. And for the other events, this is not a comprehensive list of the deductions gymnastics judges use to score compulsory gymnastics routines, these are. We personally like to start with these gymnastics level 1 requirements so that our gymnasts quickly get the chance. Pdf comparison of morphological characteristics of top level male. Compulsory 45 practice test b october, 2015 revised july. May 19, 2012 getting serious, gymnastics for parents, improve your gymnastics here is a list of some of the most common or most used gymnastics deductions taken by judges. The highest competitive level in gymnastics, or a gymnast who competes at the highest level. This chapter book is abut marissa, a level 4 gymnast who struggles to get her kip. Start value and neutral deductions page 4 start value deductions 0. Wag alp level 3 6 compulsories questions and answers. Athletes do not need prior competition at level 4 to compete at level 5. Gymnastics levels gymnastics floor deduction level 3 olympics improve yourself drills poses flooring.
Utahs kim tessen competes on bars during the best of utah gymnastics meet at the maverik center in west valley city on saturday, jan. Reviewing the first year of the 202021 compulsory routines. Compulsory 4 5 practice test b october, 2015 revised july 2017 hilary carlson, il general 1. Dec 12, 2011 whitney bjerken level 4 gymnastics state meet all around champion 37. May 19, 2012 common gymnastics deductions optional levels by. The national aau level 2 vault shall be kick to handstand fall to flat back, hands on 8 matting. In level 10, meeting basic difficulty requirements means a gymnasts routine starts at a 9. For example, at level 6, each bar, beam and floor routine must have. The highest beam score on our small, firstyear team was a.
Gfa competition handbook teamgym rules november2015. Heres what gymnastics judges see that you dont huffpost. Nov 09, 2015 alexis level 5 gymnastics score out meet september 19, 2015 duration. Understanding gymnastics scoring spectrum gymnastics academy. Just looking to have a better understanding of what the ins and outs are for better understanding of the sport. Understanding competitive gymnastics a guide for parents. Jan, 2014 compulsory gymnastics is the easiest and most straightforward to understand, in my opinion, because everyone at that level performs the same routine. Composition requirements for both the body skills and apparatus handling are listed. Gymnast may take one to three steps forward on to the board, swings the arms forcefully from back to forward, placing the hands on the 8 matting and kick the back leg backwardupward and. A beginners guide to gymnastics scoring college gym news. This gymnastics activity book journalnotebook features.
Here are some example execution deductions for a compulsory bars. Gymnasts may use an alternative springboard apparatus without penalty on. Jan 18, 2011 top level 4 gymnastics compulsory routine videos. The touch warmup period for floor exercise is determined by multiplying the number. It helps them to understand the elements and way of gymnastics. The above chart is a clarification for what the compositional deductions are at level 8, 9 and 10 on bars, beam and floor. Start studying usa gymnastics level 4 compulsory practice test floor exercise 817 2015. Level one gymnastics is not compulsory and some gyms choose to skip level one and begin the junior olympic program from compulsory level 4. Comparison of morphological characteristics of top level male gymnasts between the years of 2000 and 2015. Level 4 spotting in the 1 st flight, support or 2 nd flight phase is 2. This means that to compete this level, the gymnast must learn a specific routine for each event.
Only one gymnast at a time is allowed on the bars during any warmup generalopen, timed or 30second touch. The young performers guide to gymnastics elfi schlegel, claire dunn 97817708537 the gymnastics book. Start studying gymnastics judging level 45 vault deductions. My sister does level 4 gymnastics, and she has never gotten anything above a 8. Most gymnasts reach level 10 before graduating to either elite or college gymnastics. Coach daniel and nyc elite gymnastics have a very special 4 part series coming up and we are so excited. Level one gymnastics requirements include gymnastics skills that are usually taught as part of a recreational gymnastics program. Whitney bjerken level 4 gymnastics state meet all around champion 37. Example level 4 swing pullover the gymnast does 3 swings and falls before. Olympic code of points index womens gymnastics 2018 2022 priscilla k.
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