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Gymnastics Australia MAG Technical Regulations Part B

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MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

GYMSPORT TECHNICAL COMMISSION

PART B – TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

2016

November 2015


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CONTENTS ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION .................................................... 4 ARTICLE 2. POLICIES AND RULES .............................................................................. 5

2.1 MAG SELECTION CRITERIA AND NATIONAL SQUAD SELECTION POLICY ................ 5 ARTICLE 3. COMMISSION COMMITTEES .................................................................... 5

3.1 STATUTORY COMMITTEES ............................................................................................. 5 3.1.1 NATIONAL GYMSPORT COMMISSION ..................................................................... 5 3.1.2 NATIONAL NOMINATION PANEL .............................................................................. 5 3.1.3 NATIONAL LEVELS COMMITTEE .............................................................................. 5 3.1.4 JUDGES EXECUTIVE ................................................................................................. 5

ARTICLE 4. AUSTRALIAN LEVELS PROGRAM ........................................................... 6 4.1 OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 6

4.1.1 PROGRESSION .......................................................................................................... 6 4.1.2 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................. 7

4.2 AUSTRALIAN MEN’S NATIONAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE ............................................ 7 4.2 NATIONAL PROGRAM PATHWAY .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

ARTICLE 5. COMPETITION RULES AND PROCEDURES ........................................... 8 5.1 CONTEXT & PURPOSE ..................................................................................................... 8 5.2 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ...................................................................................... 8

5.2.1 COMPETITION STRUCTURE ..................................................................................... 8 5.2.1.3 Finals Qualification Process .......................................................................................... 9 5.2.1.5 Senior International Apparatus Finals Qualification Process ........................................ 9 5.2.1.6 Withdrawal Process for Senior Apparatus Finals .......................................................... 9 5.2.2 NATIONAL JUDGES SUBSIDY FUNDING CRITERIA ................................................ 9 5.2.3 QUALIFICATION SCORES FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ................ 10 5.2.4 TEAM SIZES .............................................................................................................. 10 5.2.5 COMPETING RESERVE GYMNASTS ...................................................................... 10 5.2.6 AWARDS ................................................................................................................... 10 5.2.7 TIE BREAKING RULE ............................................................................................... 12 5.2.8 COMPULSORY UPGRADE SCORES FROM 2015 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 12 5.2.9 AGE ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................................................... 12 5.2.10 PROTESTS ................................................................................................................ 12 5.2.11 COMPETITION JURY ................................................................................................ 13 5.2.12 APPARATUS HEIGHTS AND SETTINGS ................................................................. 13 5.2.13 EVENT EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 14 5.2.14 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS ........................................................................... 14

5.3 TRANS-TASMAN CHALLENGE – MAG AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS .................... 14 5.3.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 14 5.3.2 LEVEL CATEGORIES ............................................................................................... 15 5.3.3 TEAM SELECTION .................................................................................................... 15 5.3.4 COMPETITION FORMAT .......................................................................................... 15 5.7.5 TEAM AWARDS ........................................................................................................ 15 5.3.6 TEAM SIZES .............................................................................................................. 15 5.3.7 PERPETUAL TROPHY .............................................................................................. 15 5.3.8 ALL AROUND AND APPARATUS ............................................................................. 15 5.3.9 TIE BREAKING RULES ............................................................................................. 15

5.4 MAG NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ..................................................................... 16


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5.4.1 COMPETITION FORMAT .......................................................................................... 16 5.4.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS .......................................... 16 5.4.3 UNIFORMS AT NATIONAL CLUBS .......................................................................... 16 5.4.4 PROTEST PROCEDURE .......................................................................................... 17 5.4.5 RULES FOR THE NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS .......................................... 17 5.4.6 TIE BREAKING RULES FOR MAG NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS .............. 17 5.4.7 AWARDS ................................................................................................................... 17 5.4.8 PROVISION OF JUDGES .......................................................................................... 17 5.4.9 COMPETITION RULES FOR APPARATUS .............................................................. 17 5.4.10 EVENT EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 17

ARTICLE 6 AWARD GUIDELINES ................................................................................. 17 6.1 AWARDS .......................................................................................................................... 18 6.2 PROCESS......................................................................................................................... 19 6.4 SELECTION CRITERIA .................................................................................................... 19

6.4.1 SENIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR ............................................ 19 6.4.2 JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR ............................................ 19 6.4.3 OPEN LEVELS GYMNAST OF THE YEAR ............................................................... 20 6.4.4 INTERNATIONAL COACH (OR COACHES) AWARD .............................................. 20 6.4.5 DEVELOPMENT COACH (OR COACHES) AWARD ................................................ 20 6.4.6 OPEN LEVELS COACH OF THE YEAR ................................................................... 21 6.4.7 JUDGE OF THE YEAR AWARD ................................................................................ 21 6.4.8 JUDGES HALL OF FAME .......................................................................................... 22 6.4.9 ATHLETE RECOGNITION AWARD .......................................................................... 22 6.4.10 POINTS SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AWARDS - GYMNASTS ........................... 22 6.4.12 POINTS SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AWARDS - OPEN LEVELS COACHES .... 23

Appendix 1 ........................................................................................................................... 24 Appendix 2 ........................................................................................................................... 25 Appendix 3 ........................................................................................................................... 26 Appendix 4 ........................................................................................................................... 27 Appendix 5 ........................................................................................................................... 29 Appendix 6 ........................................................................................................................... 30


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ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

The following short terms shall be used and interpreted in the spirit of the following meanings unless specifically defined elsewhere. Association An Association Member claiming jurisdiction of the sport over a State or

Territory within Australia Board Board of Management of Gymnastics Australia Ltd Commission The Gymsport National Technical Commission Company Gymnastics Australia Ltd Regulations All by-laws and rules that are made within the authority of the Constitution Simple Majority More than 50 per cent of those people eligible, voting of the one accord. Sport Program A gymnastic Sport Program defined by the Federation Internationale de

Gymnastique (FIG) and accepted by the Company as a program under its jurisdiction.

Gymsports Terminology used to describe the disciplines of gymnastics. GLOSSARY AIS Australian Institute of Sport ALP Australian Levels Program COP Code of Points

FIG Federation Internationale de Gymnastique GA Gymnastics Australia HPC High Performance Centre MAG Men’s Artistic Gymnastics MAGNC Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Commission NAC National Advisory Committee NC National Coach NCE National Centre of Excellence NCM National Commission Member NGTC National Gymsport Technical Commission NJC National Judging Coordinator NLC National Levels Committee NOP National Officiating Program NNP National Nomination Panel NTD National Technical Director SMC Sport Management Committee


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ARTICLE 2. POLICIES AND RULES

The rules set out in the following manuals will be part of the Commission’s Technical Regulations: - FIG Code of Points - MAG Australian Levels Program

Any modification to the Australian Levels Program will be circulated in writing on the authority of the Gymsport Technical Commission.

2.1 MAG SELECTION CRITERIA AND NATIONAL SQUAD SELECTION POLICY The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Selection Policy including the Men’s National Squad Selection Policy and the Open Tour Selection Policy can be found on the GA Men’s Program website.

ARTICLE 3. COMMISSION COMMITTEES

3.1 STATUTORY COMMITTEES

3.1.1 NATIONAL GYMSPORT COMMISSION • Technical Director • Judging Coordinator • General Member – Coaching Development • General Member – Judging Development • GA Staff Member (ex-officio)

Please refer to the Gymsport Technical Commissions Part A – Commission Governance for the job descriptions and desired criteria for the National Technical Director and National Judging Coordinator. General Member position descriptions can be found on the GA Website.

3.1.2 NATIONAL NOMINATION PANEL Please refer to the Gymsport event Selection Policies for the composition of the Nomination Panel.

3.1.3 NATIONAL LEVELS COMMITTEE • National Technical Director • National Judging Coordinator • National Commission Member / Project Coordinator • GA Staff Member • Representative from each state

3.1.4 JUDGES EXECUTIVE The Judges Executive will comprise the National Judging Coordinator plus the State Judging Coordinator from each state or territory. The Judges Executive will be responsible for making a recommendation to the MAGNC on the National Official of the Year Award, and for inductees into the MAG Judges Hall of Fame. The Judges Executive should also maintain regular communication to keep updated on clarifications and interpretations, particularly in the lead up to Australian Championships.


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ARTICLE 4. AUSTRALIAN LEVELS PROGRAM

4.1 OVERVIEW The Australian Levels Program (ALP) is designed to:

• Provide a systematic development pathway for young gymnasts; • Develop and promote participation at the basic level; • Provide enjoyable opportunities for as many boys, youths and adults as possible to

participate in gymnastics and to become competitive at a national level or with a higher level of commitment to become international class athletes.

The system contains two separate competition streams with an age group and an open division. This provides a pathway for development based on an individual's physical ability. The objective is for all gymnasts to attempt to compete within their appropriate age group for as long as possible or to develop into an age group if they start gymnastics at a later age. The introductory competition program is Level 0. It provides an entry level to allow a no pressure introduction to gymnastics at the lowest level. The aim at this level is to develop abilities based on the dominant movement patterns introduced at the Introductory Gymnastics level to enable progression to the learning of the basic skills and ultimately routines. Level 0 is designed particularly for the more recreational club program.

4.1.1 PROGRESSION The skills set down in the program are the minimum requirements. Whilst the routines are the standard for both the Coach and the Gymnast in progression and the levels of competition, in no


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way should it restrain the Coach from using his own initiative in the use of supplementary work for the gymnast. Coaches should ensure that the eligibility of a gymnast for progression from one level to the next is strictly controlled to the extent that a gymnast's ability is commensurate with the level to which he is credited. A gymnast should never be advantaged in competitive gymnastics by the failure of a club to observe the eligibility of such a gymnast for progression in the level of accreditation. In general, a gymnast will not be permitted to compete at a level below the last level passed, unless the rules specific to an event permit this, or unless approval is gained from the relevant State SMC or MAGNC. Similarly a gymnast should never be disadvantaged in competitive gymnastics by premature advancement in level accreditation.

4.1.2 ASSESSMENT Attainment of Level 0 is to be handled within the club where a qualified MAG Intermediate Coach or a Beginner Judge may grade the gymnasts. No minimum score is required at Level 0. Testing of gymnasts in Levels 1 - 10 should be conducted in the form of a Levels Test. A gymnast can achieve success in the test by obtaining a specified minimum All Around (AA) score, whilst simultaneously demonstrating at least a minimum standard of proficiency on each individual apparatus. Refer to the table below for minimum scores applicable for each level. It should be noted that gymnasts may jump levels, but this will be up to the State SMC’s discretion. Evidence that the requirements of testing of all levels have been completed satisfactorily must be forwarded to the State Association. Upon approval by the SMC of the assessment of a gymnast, the name of the gymnast will be entered in the register of the State Association and he will be eligible to wear the national level badge of that level. The national level badge can be obtained from the State Association for a small charge. • In Level 0, a pass can be awarded when the Coach or Judge is satisfied that the gymnast has

shown reasonable proficiency in completing the required skills or exercises on each apparatus. • Testing of gymnasts in Levels 1 - 10 should be conducted in the form of a sanctioned Levels

Test. A gymnast can achieve success in the test by obtaining a minimum All Around score, whilst not scoring less than the prescribed minimum on any one apparatus.

Pass Mark Level AA Score Apparatus Score Competitions

Level 1 – 6 compulsories 42.0 not < 5.5 1 round compulsories

Level 7 U12 compulsories 45.0 not < 6.5 1 round compulsories

Level 8 U14 compulsories 45.0 not < 6.5 1 round compulsories

Level 7 Open 60.0 not < 8.5 1 round optionals

Level 8 Open 63.0 not < 9.0 1 round optionals

Level 9 U15 63.0 not < 9.0 1 round optionals

Level 9 U17 & Open 66.0 not < 9.5 1 round optionals

Level 10 68.0 not < 10.0 1 round optionals

4.2 AUSTRALIAN MEN’S NATIONAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• The 2013 Code of Points will apply for all Age and Open optional competitions (Level 7 Open; Level 8 Open, Level 9 U15, U17 & Open, Level 10 & Senior International).The list of additional skills will apply for Level 7 Open gymnasts only.

• Specific Bonus will apply at Level 7 Open, Level 8 Open.


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• The current version of Optional Requirements is included in the ALP available for purchase via Gym Shop (gymnastics.org.au).

• Level 9, Level 10 and Senior International rules will be as per the 2013 MAG FIG Code of Points. Level 9 will follow FIG Junior rules.

• The Age program Levels 1 – 8 and Open Levels 1 – 6 will perform the compulsory routines contained within the 2014 – 2017 version of the MAG Australian Levels Program. Any amendments to these routines and requirements are posted on the GA website gymnastics.org.au

ARTICLE 5. COMPETITION RULES AND PROCEDURES

5.1 CONTEXT & PURPOSE The Federation Internationale Gymnastique (FIG) Code of Points (CoP) and the Technical Regulations provide governance, rules, and regulations for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG). The Australian competition rules and regulations should be read in conjunction with the FIG MAG Code of Points and Men’s Australian Levels Program. These documents are regularly reviewed with the resultant clarifications and updates published on the GA website.

5.2 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Entries are the responsibility of each State / Territory Association who must nominate their gymnasts, coaches, and judges through the GA database. Dates for submission of provisional entries, definitive entries, and qualification scores are as per the National Event Entry Policy published on the GA website.

Australian Championships Competition Divisions

• Level 7 Under 12: 2 x Compulsory 2014 Compulsory routines • Level 8 Under 14: 2 x Compulsory 2014 Compulsory routines • Level 7 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 7: 2014 Optional Requirements • Level 8 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 8: 2014 Optional Requirements • Level 9 Under 15*: 2 x Optionals Level 9: 2014 Optional Requirements • Level 9 Under 17: 2 x Optionals Level 9: 2014 Optional Requirements • Level 9 Open: 2 x Optionals Level 9: 2014 Optional Requirements • Level 10 : 2 x Optionals 2013 Code of Points • Senior International: 3 x Optionals 2013 Code of Points * Special conditions exist regarding Level 9 Under 15.

5.2.1 COMPETITION STRUCTURE 5.2.1.1 Competition Starting Apparatus The starting apparatus for each state in each division will be determined based on the specific requirements of the championships event schedule. Where possible a random draw will be conducted however in the case where MAG are scheduled to share a session with other Gymsports, the starting apparatus for each state will be decided based on ensuring the event runs to schedule. 5.2.1.2 Work Orders Competition work orders for each division are required to be submitted 1 week prior to the commencement of Australian Championships. States will have up to 24 hours prior to competition to make changes if necessary.


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5.2.1.3 Finals Qualification Process For all levels (except Senior International) all athletes that compete on day 1 of competition are eligible to compete in the finals round on day 2. Athletes are only allowed to compete on the apparatus in which they competed on day 1. 5.2.1.4 Level 10 Vault Final Qualification Process Athletes wanting to qualify for the level 10 vault apparatus final must perform 2 vaults in the qualification round (day 1). Apparatus medals for vault will only be awarded to the top 3 scoring athletes that compete 2 vaults. 5.2.1.5 Senior International Apparatus Finals Qualification Process Only the top 6 ranked athletes on each apparatus as determined by the qualification round of competition (day 1) will automatically qualify into apparatus finals. The 7th position on each apparatus will be awarded to the apparatus gold medallist from the Level 10 division if their final score in the Level 10 apparatus finals is in the top 7 scores of the Senior apparatus qualifiers. If this score is not within the top 7 senior scores, the 7th position is awarded to the 7th ranked Senior athlete for that apparatus. The level 10 apparatus gold medallist will compete in the rank order his final score places him within the top 7 positions. The 8th and final position is a ‘wild card’ position. The Men’s Gymnastics High Performance Manager has the right to grant a ‘wild card’ entry for each apparatus. In the case where the Men’s Gymnastics High Performance Manager decides not to use the ‘wild card’, the final position will be granted to the next ranked senior qualifier on that apparatus. The ‘wild card’ selection is at the sole discretion of the Men’s Gymnastics High Performance Manager. The ‘wild card’ athlete will compete in the 8th ranked position of the random draw. Final confirmation of athletes for the senior apparatus finals will not be made available until after the Level 10 apparatus finals have taken place. 2 reserve athletes will also be selected and will be expected to be present at warm-up for apparatus finals. If more than two 2 athletes withdraw from an apparatus no further athletes will be selected.

5.2.1.6 Withdrawal Process for Senior Apparatus Finals In the case where an athlete wishes to withdraw from an apparatus final they have qualified for, a submission in writing to the Men’s Technical Director or National Judging Coordinator within 24 hours of the event is required. An official withdrawal form will be provided in the event bulletin and also available at the championship office. 5.2.1.7 Senior International Individual Apparatus Finals Work Order The work order for athletes who qualify for the Senior International individual apparatus finals will be randomly drawn from the following options.

Rank Floor Pommels Rings Vault Parallel Bars

Horizontal Bar

1 3 7 6 7 8 7 2 8 2 5 3 6 5 3 4 6 3 5 5 8 4 2 4 8 6 1 2 5 5 3 4 2 4 1 6 7 5 2 1 7 4 7 1 8 1 4 2 3 8 6 1 7 8 3 6

5.2.2 NATIONAL JUDGES SUBSIDY FUNDING CRITERIA See (Australian) National Championships Judges Subsidy Policy on GA’s website.


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5.2.2.1 Selection of Subsidised Judges The National Technical Director and Judging Coordinator will consider all or some of the following factors (not listed in any order of priority) when judging numbers exceed the allocated subsidy numbers and they may give such weight to any or all of these factors as they see fit.

(a) Judging Qualification (b) Number of judges per state (c) Experience – International, National and State (d) Years of service (e) Contribution to the sport

The decision of the selectors will be final and judges will not be permitted to appeal the decision. 5.2.3 QUALIFICATION SCORES FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Refer to Appendix 1 ‘MAG Technical Regulations for 2016 Australian Championships’ • If a gymnast from who has previously competed in the age division is unable to compete in the

age competition, approval can be sought from the State SMC then submitted to the Men’s National Technical Commission to compete in the Open division in that year (intent to be advised as early in the competition season as possible).

• If a gymnast achieves the minimum All Around score but fails to achieve the minimum Apparatus Score on one or more apparatus they may only compete at the Australian Championships on the apparatus on which they have met the minimum Apparatus Score.

• If a gymnast fails to achieve the minimum All Around Score they may only qualify for the Australian Championships as an Apparatus Specialist. The Men’s Gymnastics National Commission will consider these nominations on a case by case basis. Apparatus specialists must still compete on both days of competition. Minimum qualifying score for gymnasts to compete at the Australian Championships on less than 6 apparatus can be found in Appendix 1.

• Where the qualifying score has not been achieved due to exceptional circumstances, the gymnast’s nomination for Australian Championships will be reviewed by the Men’s Gymnastics National Commission.

* Special Conditions Regarding Qualification for Level 9 U15 - Athletes must be aged 14 or 15 years

- Athletes must have previously competed in the level 8 U14 division at a State or National sanctioned event to be eligible for Level 9 U15

5.2.4 TEAM SIZES

Refer to Appendix 1

5.2.5 COMPETING RESERVE ATHLETES Refer to Appendix 1 • If accepted, reserve athletes will compete as individuals and be eligible for All Around and

Apparatus awards • States are not limited to the number of Level 9 U15, 9 U17, 10 Open and Senior International

athletes they can nominate. So long as athletes in these divisions have met the minimum qualification requirements they will be eligible for All Around and Apparatus awards.

5.2.6 AWARDS Refer to Appendix 2 Awards and Tie Breaking Rules for 2016 Australian Championships


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Minimum standard for awards

• For All Around and Apparatus awards, an athlete must achieve the minimum qualification score for that level to receive an award.

• Where there is only one team entered in a team competition there must be at least the minimum number of athletes to comprise a team (i.e. relevant number of counting scores for that level) competing on all apparatus, except where an injury occurs during the team competition.

Awards for International Competitors at Australian Championships • Visiting international teams and individual athletes will be eligible for All Around and Apparatus

awards. • Residential awards will be presented to any Australian athlete whose national ranking (1st – 6th

place) has been altered due to another country’s participation in the event. • Where athletes are required to qualify to compete in Apparatus Finals at Australian

Championships, and where international athletes are eligible to compete in the apparatus final, the international athletes who qualify to compete will be considered as additional to the number of Australian athletes who have qualified.

• The Trans-Tasman Challenge will be held at each level of the Australian Championships where New Zealand has entered a Team and where Australia has appropriate entries to form a Team. Trans-Tasman competitions held in conjunction with Australian Championships will be team only events, no individual awards will be presented. If the number of athletes entered by Gymsports NZL does not constitute a team, then no Trans-Tasman competition will be held for that division.

Cheales/Williamson Shield • The Cheales-Williamson Shield was introduced in 2001 to recognise the most successful

state/territory in Men’s Gymnastics at the Australian Championships. The Champion State Award trophy was named after Jeff Cheales and Ken Williamson in order to honour their contribution to Men’s Gymnastics in Australia. The Cheales-Williamson Shield is a perpetual trophy that is presented annually to the state / territory that is most successful across all levels / divisions competed at the Australian Championships.

• Points Allocation

• Points will only be awarded when the minimum qualification scores are achieved (See Qualifying Scores for Australian Championships)

• Points are allocated equally for results in Team, All Around, and Apparatus events. 1st place = 5 points 2nd place = 4 points 3rd place = 3 points 4th place = 2 points 5th place = 1 point

• If a tie occurs, then the points for that placing are allocated equally to all gymnasts or teams that are tied for that placing.

• Award Format

• Points are aggregated across all levels / divisions competed at the Australian Championships.

• The Champion State Award is presented at the conclusion of the Australian Championships where gymnasts from all states are present for the announcement of the Award. The Award is to be accepted by a team ‘Captain’ who will be named by each state prior to the awards ceremony.

• The winning state/territory is responsible for engraving costs and for safe-keeping of the trophy until the commencement of the following Australian Championships, when it must be returned to Gymnastics Australia for re-presentation.


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Cheales-Williamson Shield Results

Year Winner Points Year Winner Points Year Winner Points 2001 NSW 394 2006 QLD 322 2011 QLD 379 2002 QLD 417 2007 NSW 341 2012 QLD 3692003 NSW 444 2008 QLD 461 2013 QLD 317 2004 NSW 418 2009 VIC 307 2014 QLD 305 2005 QLD 316 2010 QLD 346 2015 QLD 448

5.2.7 TIE BREAKING RULE

Refer to Appendix 2

5.2.8 COMPULSORY UPGRADE SCORES FROM 2015 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ONLY Open level gymnasts will be subject to a compulsory upgrade to the next level. The following table provides the values for each level and considers the relevant requirements of that competition.

2015 Australian Championships

2016 Australian Championships

Combined AA Score

No of gymnasts upgraded

Level 7 Open Level 8 148.0 3 Level 8 Open Level 9 150.0 1 Level 9 Open Level 10 160.0 0

5.2.9 AGE ELIGIBILITY The age of a gymnast is determined by their age as of 1st January in the year of the specific competition in question. For example: to be eligible to compete Level 8 Under 14 in 2016 would mean that the gymnast must be born in 2002 or later, making him under 14 years of age on the 1st January 2016. The following table provides a guide to age eligibility based on the gymnast’s year of birth:

Level Under Age 2016 2017 2018 7 12 2004 2005 2006 8 14 2002 2003 2004 9 15 2001 2002 2003 9 17 1999 2000 2001

If a gymnast has competed previously in an age division at an Australian Championships but is no longer age eligible for the level they are competing, they are allowed to compete in the Open division of the same level or higher. NB. All gymnasts (irrespective of club or HPC) that have previously competed in an age division at an Australian Championships and is unable to compete in the age competition, must seek approval from the State SMC then submitted to the Men’s Gymnastics National Commission to compete in the Open division in that year.

5.2.10 PROTESTS

• The Head Coach or Team Manager may protest against the apparatus content value (D Jury) of their own individual gymnasts. Comparison with the performance of other gymnasts will not be entertained, and shall result in the immediate dismissal of the protest and forfeiture of the protest lodgement fee. International events will come under the FIG Code of Points and therefore FIG rules will apply.

• A fee of $30 shall be lodged with the jury before the protest is heard. If the protest is successful, 100% of the lodgement fee will be refunded.


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• If a second protest is made after the resolution of an unsuccessful first protest, then the lodgement fee will be $50.

• Protests must state clearly and concisely the case for the gymnast in question and must be submitted within 15 minutes of the completion of that rotation.

• The decision of the jury is final and no discussion will be entered into. • Videotape evidence regarding D Score may be considered (not E jury). • The normal penalty for behaviour related violations and/or other undisciplined or abusive

behaviour by the coach according to the relevant FIG Code of Points will be applied by the Apparatus Coordinator.

5.2.11 COMPETITION JURY

• The Competition Jury will consist of the National Judging Co-ordinator or the National Technical Director or an appointed FIG judge.

• When considering a protest, the Competition Jury will also include the Chair of the respective apparatus (D1 judge).

5.2.12 APPARATUS HEIGHTS AND SETTINGS Apparatus heights: National Competitions – nearest height will be accepted. Minimum apparatus heights are listed, higher heights are allowed up to a max FIG.

Level Pommel Rings Vault P Bars H Bar 7 U12 90 cm 225 cm 110 cm 160 cm 220-250 cm

7 Open 90 cm 260 cm 120 cm 180 cm 260 cm 8 U14 90 cm 260 cm 120 cm 180 cm 260 cm

8 Open 105 cm 260 cm 125 cm 180 cm 260 cm 9 U15 105 cm 260 cm 125 cm 180 cm 260 cm

9 Open / U17 105 cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm 10 / Senior 105 cm 260 cm 135 cm 180 cm 260 cm

Mats 100 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm

• Pommels, Rings, Parallel Bars and High Bar heights listed are from the top of the mats. • Parallel Bars height is measured from the top of the mats to the top of the rails. Exceptional Circumstances For exceptionally tall gymnasts, a coach may request the height of equipment to be modified, by writing to the National Technical Director at least 1 month prior to a National event. For State and Invitational events, the request should be forwarded to the State Technical Director or Competition Director. Gymnasts and Coaches must take care to ensure that they prepare on equipment that is set at the correct heights (i.e. as above) so as to avoid potential problems at competitions. Rings and Horizontal Bar

• Where a gymnast is tall, he may request that blocks be used to raise the height of the Rings and/or Horizontal Bar as per the FIG Code of Points.

Parallel Bars

• Must not be raised higher than the FIG specified Height unless exceptional circumstances apply.

• For competitions up to and including Level 8 U14, extended goosenecks should be used if available. If they are not available then a gymnast who is supported by a coach in the performance of an inverted upper arm skill will not be penalised.

• For all National Championship events: – extended goosenecks must be attached to a set of rails so that time is not lost in podium training during changeover.

• At level 7 U12, 8 U14, and 7 Open, a gymnast may use additional mats (up


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Pommel Horse to 20cm high) to assist his mount to pommel horse. • Pommel horse legs should be padded • For National Championships: – a pommel horse with variable height legs

should be provided, and have additional holes drilled in the saddle for narrower handles for U12 and U14.

Mushroom • Top diameter - 60 cm and Height - 70 cm

Buck • Height 70 cm, Length 65 cm and normal horse width

Vault

• Vault table heights as specified, are minimum heights. • Any variation upwards for the team will be accepted (without disadvantaging

any gymnast, coaches should try to limit vault changes to a max. of 2 per team).

Additional Mats

• Floor: 5cm mat; max. 2; may not be moved during the routine • Rings: Level 7 U12: Up to a 30cm mat Level 7 Open-10: Up to a 10cm mat • Vault: Level 9 and Level 10/Senior: Wood insert in vault runway to be

used if available Level 7 and Level 8: Wood insert in runway will be removed • P/Bars: Level 7-9: 10cm additional landing mat Level 10/Senior: 5cm additional landing mat • High Bar: Level 7-9: Standard 10cm landing mat; or up to a 30cm landing

mat can be placed at each end Level 10/Senior: Standard 10cm landing mat; extra landing mat

allowed for releases only Beatboards / Springboards

• FIG approved: only springboards provided by the GA competition organiser to be used; no other boards may be used without approval of the Commission.

• Only pre-configured soft or hard springboards provided by the competition organiser may be used. Coaches must not change spring configurations.

5.2.13 EVENT EQUIPMENT

Refer to Appendix 5 Equipment for the 2016 Australian Championships

5.2.14 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS International athletes are welcome to request entry to compete at the Australian Championships. Gymnastics Australia reserves the right not to accept entries from international athletes or federations if the division they seek to compete in is at capacity. • International athletes must have approval from the National Gymnastics Federation of their

country of citizenship • International athletes are eligible for Individual All Around awards (as non-residential) in all

divisions • International athletes are eligible for Individual Apparatus awards (as non-residential) in all

divisions. • For Senior International a maximum of 2 international athletes may qualify for individual

apparatus finals and awards (as non-residential) if their respective apparatus score places them in the top 8 on that apparatus in the 1st round of competition.

5.3 TRANS-TASMAN CHALLENGE – MAG AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 5.3.1 INTRODUCTION This document contains the rules set by GA to formalise the Trans-Tasman Challenge to be conducted during the MAG Australian Championships and will allow for any variation of entry numbers from year to year.


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5.3.2 LEVEL CATEGORIES The Trans-Tasman Challenge will be held at each level / division where New Zealand has entered a team and where Australia has appropriate entries to form a team.

5.3.3 TEAM SELECTION Australian Team to be selected considering the following:

1. Top AA scores from the first round of competition with a maximum of 1 per State where this provides for the maximum team size of six. Where there are less than 6 States with gymnasts in the level of competition a second gymnast is to be drawn per State according to AA scores achieved until the maximum team size is met.

2. Team size to be determined with reference to 5.7.3 above. 3. Mutual agreement with New Zealand Technical Committee / Australian Men’s Technical

Commission. New Zealand Team to consist of the number of NZL gymnasts, eligible for each level / division (selected by the NZL MTC) up to a maximum team size of six gymnasts per level / division (subject to acceptance of entries by competition organisers).

5.3.4 COMPETITION FORMAT Australian gymnasts will remain with their state teams for the rotations but the members of the Australian and New Zealand teams at each level to be announced at the start of their competition and to be acknowledged at the presentation of medals and the Trans-Tasman perpetual trophy.

5.7.5 TEAM AWARDS For each level / division at the MAG Australian Championships where NZL have entered a team, the AA scores over both rounds of competition for all counting members of each team will be aggregated. In each level / division contested, the team with the highest aggregated score will be presented with gold medals, and the team with the second highest aggregated score will be presented with silver medals.

5.3.6 TEAM SIZES Team sizes will be based on the principle of matching the number of gymnasts in each division entered by New Zealand. A team in a division may include anywhere from 3 to 6 gymnasts, by applying this matching principle. Where there are less than 3 gymnasts from either country entered in a level / division, no Trans-Tasman Challenge will be held in that level.

5.3.7 PERPETUAL TROPHY The total team score in each level of competition is aggregated to calculate a country total. The country with the highest score shall be awarded the Trans-Tasman trophy.

5.3.8 ALL AROUND AND APPARATUS There will be no individual awards presented for AA or Apparatus as part of the Trans-Tasman Challenge.

5.3.9 TIE BREAKING RULES In the event of a tie in the team competition for a level / division, the following principles will be applied in order to break the tie:

• the team with the highest individual AA score (over two rounds), • the team with the highest individual single round All Around score,


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• The team with the highest individual Apparatus score from the second round of competition.

In the event of a tie in the overall competition for Trans-Tasman Perpetual Trophy, the following principles will be applied in order to break the tie:

• the country with the highest aggregate team score in a level or division, • the country with the highest individual AA score (over two rounds), • the country with the highest individual single round AA score.

5.4 MAG NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Draft schedule and entry forms for the National Club Championships will be available on Gymnastics Australia’s National Clubs event website.

5.4.1 COMPETITION FORMAT Refer to Appendix 3 ‘Competition Format, Individual and Reserve Athletes for 2016 National Club Championships’ for a summary table of article 5.4.1 The Men’s Gymnastics National Club Championships comprises two rounds of competition:

• Gymnasts in all divisions will be judged on the requirements for their respective level • Gymnasts may compete at or above the level they are currently qualified for this event only

(i.e. they will not be restricted to the new level if competing in a higher level at this event).

Division Competition Requirements

D Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 3 or 4 compulsory routines. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. *Gymnasts will perform the Pommel Horse routine only

C

Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 5, 6 or 7 U12 compulsory routines. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. *Gymnasts will perform the Pommel Horse routine only *Level 6 & 7 U12 Handspring will have a modified SV of 11.0 for this competition only

B

All gymnasts in this division will be judged on Level 7 Open optional requirements *Special bonus applies *Level 8 U/14 gymnasts are eligible to compete in division B

A

Gymnasts must compete at their respective level and be judged using level 8, 9 or 10 optional requirements. Gymnasts cannot change levels from one apparatus to the next. * Special bonus applies at levels 8

• Competition format will include apparatus warm-up immediately before gymnasts compete on that apparatus for all divisions. Minimum apparatus warm-up periods should be scheduled as follows:

o Division D & C: Average of 45 seconds per competitor on each apparatus, with a maximum of 3 vaults per competitor

o Division B & A: Average of 60 seconds per competitor on each apparatus, with a maximum of 4 vaults per competitor

Minimum times noted above can be increased for any/all divisions if competition program permits.

5.4.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS • Each gymnast must be registered with GA. • All gymnasts within a team must be registered with the same club, even if training at a HPC

program. • All coaches and judges must be registered with GA.

5.4.3 UNIFORMS AT NATIONAL CLUBS • Club uniforms to be worn by all gymnasts for this event


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• Coaches are required to wear their club tracksuit for this event

5.4.4 PROTEST PROCEDURE Protests will be allowed at this event, as per the current Technical Regulations (refer article 5.2.10).

5.4.5 RULES FOR NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS • Gymnasts do not have to have passed the level they are competing at, but must compete at

the requirements of the level or division they have entered • Gymnasts can only compete in one level or division. • In each division, all teams are eligible for awards, but only the highest ranked team from a club

can earn points to count towards the Overall National Club Champion award. • Clubs must enter a full team of 5 athletes before a 2nd team will be accepted • Scores do not carry forward from Round 1 to Round 2. • Final team lists must be confirmed in writing 24 hours prior to the event. • Changes will only be accepted in the case of an injury or withdrawal due to sickness (medical

certificate supplied). Clubs can replace withdrawn athletes up until the commencement of the division. The competition Director must be notified of any changes.

5.4.6 TIE BREAKING RULES FOR MAG NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Refer to Appendix 4 ‘Appendix 4 Competition Format, Tie Breaking and Awards for 2016 National Club Championships’ for a summary table for article 5.4.6

5.4.7 AWARDS

Refer to Appendix 4 ‘Appendix 4 Competition Format, Tie Breaking and Awards for 2016 National Club Championships’ for a summary table for article 5.4.7

5.4.8 PROVISION OF JUDGES Each club is required to nominate at least one judge (at an appropriate accreditation level for every session where a team has been nominated) for the competition with their team nominations for this event. If a club does not supply a judge or arrange a proxy judge, a fine of $350 will be incurred. If a club nominates a judge and that nominated judge fails to attend the competition (and no suitable replacement can be found) then the club will be fined $350. Failure of the club to pay the fine within 90 minutes after the commencement of the division will result in disqualification of all gymnasts from that club in that division. Exemption from the proxy judging fee may be possible in extenuating circumstances. Written requests for exemption must be included with competition nominations. Final decision on exemptions will be made by the National Judging Coordinator.

5.4.9 COMPETITION RULES FOR APPARATUS • Pommel Horse: The routine on the handles will be the routine performed in all divisions for all

rounds of competition, i.e. no mushroom or buck will be competed at National Club Championships.

5.4.10 EVENT EQUIPMENT Refer to Appendix 6 ‘Equipment for the 2016 National Clubs Championships’

ARTICLE 6 AWARD GUIDELINES


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6.1 AWARDS The following MAG Awards may be awarded each year:

Title Award Type Selection Senior International Gymnast of the Year ATHLETE • See table below

• National Championship results • National Club Championship results • Selection for international competitions • International competition results

Junior International Gymnast of the Year ATHLETE

Open Levels Gymnast of the Year ATHLETE

5th Australian Championships Gymnast ATHLETE

• The current year's Australian Championships can be included in the 5 and 10 year awards. If the eligible athlete requires the current Nationals to meet a 5 or 10 requirement please mark them “ *pending selection"

• Attendance at Australian Championships is not required to be in consecutive years (i.e. 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 is acceptable).

• Attendance can be in either or both the Australian Levels Program or International streams of competition at the National Australian Championship

• Nominees should be verified by States using membership database records.

• Athletes should be current, or retired in the previous year of competition

• Nominees for these awards can be held off until definitive entries for State team are known

10th Australian Championships Gymnast ATHLETE

International Coach (Coaches) Award COACH

• National Championships – gymnasts’ results

• Gymnast(s) selected for international team /events

• Active involvement in state and national coaching activities

• Attitude and behaviour as a Men’s Gymnastics representative at national and international events

• The National Coach is ineligible to receive the International Coach of the Year Award

Open Levels Coach of the Year COACH

Development Coach (Coaches) Award COACH

Judging Official of the Year JUDGING

• Active involvement in State/National judging activities.

• Involvement in judging education • Judging commitment at state/national/

international competitions. • Attitude and behaviour as a

representative at events


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Judging Hall of Fame

6.2 PROCESS GA will request nominations from State Associations States put forward one nomination only per award category; the only exception is the five or

and ten year participation Nominations should include the completed nomination form plus supporting information Information supplied may be utilised by Gymnastics Australia for promotional purposes The Commission will be the Selection Committee and reserve the right to non-award if

nominations don’t meet criteria The selection panel’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into All nominations must be endorsed by the relevant State association; nominations from the

Commission must be advised to the State Executive Director Gymnastics Australia must receive nominations by the closing date Presentations occur at the Australian Championships

6.4 SELECTION CRITERIA

6.4.1 SENIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR (Aged over 18 years)

Item National Championships Participation Results at National Championships – AA and Apparatus Points Rating National Clubs Championships Participation Individual results at National Clubs Points Rating

Selection for International competitions Points Rating according to category of competition

Results at International competitions - AA and apparatus Points Rating

History or achievement over a number of years MAGNC Rating - points awarded from 1 - 10

State rating endorsement Points awarded from 1 - 10 MAGNC endorsement Yes / No

6.4.2 JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL GYMNAST OF THE YEAR (Aged 18 years and under)

Item National Championships Participation Results at National Championships - AA and Apparatus Points Rating National Clubs Championships Participation Individual results at National Clubs Points Rating

Selection for International competitions Points Rating according to category of competition

Results at International competitions - AA and apparatus Points Rating

History or achievement over a number of years MAGNC Rating - Points awarded from 1 - 10



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6.4.3 OPEN LEVELS GYMNAST OF THE YEAR Item National Championships Participation Results at National Championships - AA and Apparatus Points Rating National Clubs Championships Participation Individual results at National Clubs Points Rating Selection for International competitions Points Rating Results at International competitions - AA and apparatus Points Rating

History or achievement over a number of years MAGNC Rating Points awarded from 1 - 10


6.4.4 INTERNATIONAL COACH (OR COACHES) AWARD The International Coach (or coaches) Award may be awarded to one or more coaches annually if the minimum benchmark score has been achieved at a recognised international event. For this category of award, the benchmark score must be achieved by a Senior International athlete at an international event where the athlete is representing Australia on a GA approved tour. Note: Results at Australian Championships are not considered for this award Individual All Around

Floor

Pommel Rings Vault

Parallel Bars

Horizontal Bar

86.00pts

15.50pts

15.50pts

15.50pts

15.00pts

15.50pts

15.50pts

Where an athlete relocates to the NCE and achieves a benchmark score within the following 24 month period, the coach (or coaching team) from the program the athlete relocated from will be recognised for this achievement within this category of award. The National Commission has the discretion to recognise exceptional coaching achievements that fall within this category but are not specifically related to benchmark scores.

6.4.5 DEVELOPMENT COACH (OR COACHES) AWARD The Development Coach Award may be awarded to one or more coaches in a annually. The following criterion is applied to determine eligible coaches to receive this award.

• Benchmark results of athletes achieved at Australian Championships • Benchmark results of athletes achieved at GA approved international events

And

• Selection of athletes to Team Future activities • Participation of coach and athletes in Team Future activities and camps

For this category of award, the benchmark score must be achieved by a Level 7 U12, Level 8 U14, Level 9 U15 or Level 9 U17 athlete.

Benchmark Level Level Level Level


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Results 7 U12 8 U14 9 U15 9 U17 Individual All Around 120.00pts 120.00pts 75.00pts 80.00pts Floor N/A N/A 13.50pts 14.00pts Pommel N/A N/A 13.00pts 13.50pts Rings N/A N/A 13.00pts 13.50pts

Vault 1 vault N/A N/A 14.00pts 14.50pts 2 vault ave N/A N/A N/A 14.00pts

Parallel Bars N/A N/A 13.00pts 13.50pts Horizontal Bar N/A N/A 13.00pts 13.50pts

Within this category of award, any coach or program that has an athlete selected to the NCE and relocates to train full time will be recognised for their development of this athlete. The National Commission has the discretion to recognise exceptional coaching achievements that fall within this category but are not specifically related to benchmark scores.

6.4.6 OPEN LEVELS COACH OF THE YEAR

Item National Championships – selection as a State coach Participation National Championships – Gymnasts results per level Points Rating Club ranking at National Club Championships* Rating – see formula National tour Participation

Active involvement in State coaching activities State rating - Points awarded from 1 – 10

Active involvement in National coaching activities MAGNC rating - Points awarded from 1 – 10

Attitude and general behaviour as a representative of Men’s gymnastics with the state, national and international teams

State & MAGNC endorsement Yes /No

6.4.7 JUDGE OF THE YEAR AWARD The Judge of the Year must have been an active judge (at any / all levels), been involved with technical administration, judges education programs (both in development and presentation), and other activities considered beneficial to the development and professionalism of judging in Men's Artistic Gymnastics. A points system has been devised for the evaluation. The points will be allocated for each activity in which the judge has been involved. The evaluation criteria are as follows:

Activity Allocated Points Number of international judging assignments 10 points for each event Number of National Championships assignments 1 point per session Number of State judging assignments 2 points for each event Number of judges courses presented 10 points for each course Administrative and other relevant support functions 20 points State & MAGNC endorsement Yes / No The period of evaluation for the award is 12 months from 1 January to 31 December.


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6.4.8 JUDGES HALL OF FAME The Judges Hall of Fame was established to recognise those who have contributed to the development and professionalism of men’s judging over an extended period of time. The selection criteria are as follows:

• Must be or have been an Australian National / Advanced Silver or FIG / High Performance judge

• Been active as a judge for at least 15 years at that level • Contributed to elite development • Participated significantly in judges education or course development • Held technical administrative positions at state or national level for at least 5 years • Contributed significantly towards the professional image of judging

Nominations may be made to the National Judging Coordinator at any time. The evaluation committee will be the Judges Executive, who will make a recommendation to the MAGNC. The announcement of the successful nominations will be made annually at a suitably auspicious occasion.

6.4.9 ATHLETE RECOGNITION AWARD Recognition Award (a) Five Years competing at Australian Championships.

(b) Ten Years competing at Australian Championships. See selection guidelines in table 6.1

6.4.10 POINTS SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AWARDS - GYMNASTS Participation: 10 points Australian Championships 10 points National Clubs Championships 5 points National Tour (Open Levels)

Points for individual place rankings at National Championships Place 1st 2nd 3rd All Around 10 points 8 points 6 points Apparatus 5 points 4 points 3 points

Points for individual place rankings at National Club Championships Place 1st 2nd 3rd All Around 5 points 4 points 3 points Apparatus 3 points 2 points 1 point

Points for individual place rankings at International competitions (points allocated in table x points given to category of competition)

AA Final Qualification 5 points Apparatus Final Qualification 5 points All Around 1st 10 points 2nd 8 points 3rd 6 points Apparatus 1st 5 points 2nd 4 points 3rd 3 points

Categories of International Competitions

Competition Category Points Major Events (e.g.): - Olympic Games - World Championships

A 10 points

International Team Events & World Cups (e.g.): - Commonwealth Games - Pacific Rim - World University Games - World Cups

B 7 points


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Other Invitational Events (e.g.): - Challenger Cup - International Junior Team Cup - Japan Junior International - Open Levels Tour

C 5 points

6.4.12 POINTS SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING AWARDS - OPEN LEVELS COACHES Coach Participation: 10 points Australian Championships 10 points National Clubs Championships 5 points National Open Tour

Points for gymnast place rankings at Australian Championships

Place 1st 2nd 3rd All Around 10 points 8 points 6 points Apparatus 5 points 4 points 3 points

Points for club / program rankings at National Club Championships

Overall Club Champion results

1st 5 points

2nd 4 points

3rd 3 points

4th 2 points

5th 1 point

Points for gymnast place rankings at International competitions (points allocated in table x points given to category of competition)

AA Final Qualification 5 points Apparatus Final Qualification 5 points All Around 1st 10 points 2nd 8 points 3rd 6 points Apparatus 1st 5 points 2nd 4 points 3rd 3 points

Categories of International Competitions

Competition Category Points Other Invitational Events (e.g.): - Open Levels Tour C 5 points

Note: Coaches only awarded points for the results of their own gymnasts


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Appendix 1 – Qualification, Team Sizes and Reserve Athletes for 2016 Australian Championships The following table is a summary of the MAG Technical Regulations that apply to the 2016 Australian Championships (section 5.2 Australian Championships) and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.2.3 Qualification Scores for Australian Championships 5.2.4 Team Sizes 5.2.5 Competing Reserve Athletes - Note: Reserve athletes (where accepted) may be grouped separate to the team

ALP

Division

Minimum Qualifying Scores

Team Event

Reserves

All Around With no score

less than Individual Apparatus

Team’s Per State

Team Size Counting Scores

Max # of nominated reserves

7 U12 45.00 6.50 N/A 1 8 3 0

8 U14 45.00 6.50 N/A 1 8 3 On application

7 Open 60.00 8.50 10.50 1 6 3 On application


9 U15 63.00 9.00 11.00

1

6

3

On application 9 U17 66.00 9.50 11.50


10 Open 68.00 10.00 12.00

Unlimited

6

3

On application Snr Int 76.00 10.00 13.00


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Appendix 2 – Awards and Tie Breaking Rules for 2016 Australian Championships The following table is a summary of the MAG Technical Regulations that apply to the 2016 Australian Championships (section 5.2 Australian Championships) and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.2.6 Awards 5.2.7 Tie Breaking Rules

ALP Division

Team Event

Individual AACompetition

ApparatusFinals

TeamPlacing

Individual All AroundPlacing

ApparatusPlacing

Based on Based on Based on 1st – 3rd 4th – 6th 1st – 3rd 4th – 6th 1st – 3rd 4th – 6th

7 U12 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Medal Certificate Medal Certificate Medal Certificate

8 U14 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Round 1+2 Medal Certificate Medal Certificate Medal Certificate

7 Open Round 1 Round 1+2 Round 2 Medal Certificate Medal Certificate Medal Certificate


9 U15

Round 1 Round 1+2 Round 2

Medal

Certificate Medal Certificate Medal Certificate

9 U17 Round 1+2 Round 2 Medal Certificate Medal Certificate


10 Open

Round 1 Round 1+2 Round 2

Medal

Certificate Medal Medal

Snr Int Round 1+2 Round 3 Medal Medal

Tie Breaking Rules

Ref: 5.6.7 Tie breaking rules will not be applied at the Australian Championships.


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Appendix 3 – Competition Format, Individual and Reserve Athletes for 2016 National Club Championships The following table is a summary of the MAG Technical Regulations that apply to the 2016 MAG National Club Championships (section 5.4 MAG National Club Championships) and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.4.1 Competition Format 5.4.2 Competing Individual & Reserve Gymnasts Competition Format

ALP

Division

MAG National Clubs Division

Team Event Individual & Reserve Gymnasts

Team Size Counting Scores

3 Age/Open

D

5

3

Individuals will be permitted to

compete in both rounds of

competition however will not be

eligible for Team awards or

points

4 Age/Open

5 Age/Open

C 5

3 6 Open

7 U12

8 U14

B

5

3 7 Open

8 Open

A

5

3

9 U15

9 U17

9 Open

10 Open * A full team of 5 athletes must be entered before a second team can be entered. Two teams of 5 athletes in each team must be entered before a third team can be entered.


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Appendix 4 – Competition Format, Tie Breaking and Awards for 2016 National Club Championships The following table is a summary of the MAG Technical Regulations that apply to the 2016 MAG National Club Championships (section 5.4 MAG National Club Championships) and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.4.1 Competition Format 5.4.6 Tie Breaking Rules 5.4.7 Awards

Division

Team All

Around

Individual All

Around

Team Apparatus

Individual Apparatus

Team AAAwards

Team ApparatusAwards

Individual AA Awards

Individual Apparatus Awards

1st – 3rd 4th – 6th 1st 2nd – 6th 1st – 3rd 4th – 6th 1st – 3rd 4th – 6th

Division D Round 1 Round 1 Round 2 Round 2

Trophy for club, Medals

for Athletes

Certificate for club,

ribbons for athletes

Trophy for club

Certificate for club Medal Ribbon Medal Ribbon

Division C Round 1 Round 1 Round 2 Round 2


for Athletes



Trophy for club


Division B Round 1 Round 1 Round 2 Round 2


for Athletes



Trophy for club


Division A Round 1 Round 1 Round 2 Round 2


for Athletes



Trophy for club


Tie Breaking Rules

Ref: 5.8.6 Tie breaking rules will not be applied for Team and Individual awards.

Ribbons will be awarded to individual team members for Team Apparatus awards for each division


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Overall Champion Club Award Overall Champion Club - Tie Breaking Rules Team AA Points - Per Division 1st Place Trophy

Ref 5.4.6 Tie breaking rules for overall champion club awards will be determined as follows; In the event of a tie, the higher ranked club will be awarded to the club with the highest total team score over the 4 divisions

1st 20 6th 10

2nd Place Trophy 2nd 18 7th 8

3rd Place Trophy 3rd 16 8th 6

4th Place – Only going to 3rd place as per other gymsports

4th 14 9th 4

5th Place Only going to 3rd place as per other gymsports

5th 12 10th 2

6th Place Only going to 3rd place as per other gymsports

Teams placing 11th and lower receive 1pt minimum 3 counting scores on each apparatus

Team Apparatus Points - Per Division 1st 6 4th 3 2nd 5 5th 2 3rd 4 6th 1

Commemorative Participation Banner

A commemorative participation banner will be awarded to all clubs participating at the National Club Championships Not doing this in 2016


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Appendix 5 – Equipment for the 2016 Australian Championships The following table is a summary of the equipment that will be supplied for the 2016 Australian Championships and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.2.13 Event Equipment The event equipment supplier for 2016 is Janssen Fritsen Australia. In addition to the standard FIG competition set-up, the following additional equipment will be provided for use in each respective division.

Apparatus Level 7 U12 Level 7 Open Level 8 U14 Level 8 Open Level 9 Level 10/Snr Floor

2 x 5cm sting mat 2 x 5cm sting mat 2 x 5cm sting mat 2 x 5cm sting mat 2 x 5cm sting mat

Pommel

1 x 20cm box or similar Buck for day 2

1 x 20cm box or mat

1 x 20cm box or mat

1 x 20cm box or mat

Rings

1 x 30cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat

Vault

No timber insert No timber insert No timber insert No timber insert

Parallel Bars

Goose neck bars 1 x 10cm landing mat

1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat Spotting box (75x45x60)

1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 5cm landing mat

Horizontal Bar

2 x 30cm landing mat 2 x 30cm landing mat 2 x 30cm landing mat 2 x 30cm landing mat 2 x 30cm landing mat 1 x 30cm landing mat (For release elements only)


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Appendix 6 – Equipment for the 2016 National Clubs Championships The following table is a summary of the equipment that will be supplied for the 2016 National Clubs Championships and encompasses the following sections of the Technical Regulations: 5.4.10 Event Equipment The event equipment supplier for 2016 is Janssen Fritsen Australia. In addition to the standard FIG competition set-up, the following additional equipment will be provided for use in each respective division.

Apparatus Division D Division C Division B Division A Floor

2 x 5cm sting mat 2 x 5cm sting mat

Pommel

1 x 20cm box or similar



Rings

1 x 30cm landing mat 1 x 20cm landing surface 1 x 30cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat

Vault

No timber insert 2 x 30cm landing mat No timber insert No timber insert

Parallel Bars

Extended goose necks 1 x 10cm landing mat

Extended goose necks 1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat 1 x 10cm landing mat

Horizontal Bar

3 x 30cm landing mat 1 x spotting box

2 x 30cm landing mat 1 x spotting box 2 x 30cm landing mat 2 x 30cm landing mat

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