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2005 Women's Compulsory Exercises - Q&A
November 4, 2005
General Info for Compulsory Exercise
 Question One: When is an element considered a "variation" (i.e. change = up to the value of the element) vs. a totally different element (i.e. substitute = double the value of the element)? Answer: Changing is a modification of the same core element. Ex: a forward roll instead of a dive forward roll, a dive cartwheel instead of a cartwheel or a front limber instead of a front handspring to two feet. Examples of Substituting: Performing a front limber instead of a handstand forward roll, a cartwheel instead of a round-off, a tuck jump instead of a split jump.
Question Two: If the gymnast actually mounts the apparatus and begins her exercise without the signal from the Chief Judge, what is the procedure. Answer: The Chief Judge must ask the gymnast to get off the apparatus and repeat the exercise immediately. A 0.05 deduction will be taken from the average by the CJ.
Vault - Level 1-4
Question One: Level 2 Vault: Are the gymnasts allowed to step onto the board with the front leg? Answer: Yes
Question Two: Level 2 Vault: The approach is described as 1-3 steps. Is it acceptable for the gymnast to run 1-3 steps and hurdle? Answer: Yes, either approach is acceptable
Question Three: Level 4 Vault: Do the hands have to remain touching the mat at the finish of the vault, or can the arms and legs be raised to finish in a hollow position? Answer: The gymnast must land in a straight-lying position; NOT in a hollow position; however, the hands do not have to remain in contact with the mat.
Question Four - Level 4 Vault: When considering the 0.05 deduction for failure to place hands within the prescribed landing zone (beyond the tape line), how do you handle the hands being partially over the tape line? Answer: Do not deduct 0.5 unless both hands land entirely beyond the tape line.
Vault - Level 5/6
Question One: What is the deduction for no arm circle in the hurdle phase? Answer: No deduction
Question Two: What is the difference between the following deductions: too long in support and angle of repulsion? Isn't that double deducting? Answer: usually it is necessary to use a combination of both; however, it is possible to have one without the other. For example, the gymnast may come onto the table very high so that by the time the hands contact the table, the legs/body have already passed vertical. The repulsion may happen very quickly, but the angle of repulsion is deficient. Likewise, the gymnast may come onto the table very low, ride the table and leave the table by vertical. In this case, the angle of repulsion is very good, but the gymnast was in support too long.
Bars - Level 2
Question One: What deductions would be taken for the following situations resulting in a change in the dismount?
Answers:
(1) Gymnasts casts and pushes away to jump to the mat (performs level 1 dismount) and does not repeat - Deduct 1.6 (0.8X2) for substitution.
(2) Gymnast casts, straddles her legs, but never makes contact with her feet on the bar; but then continues with the underswing to land the dismount - Deduct 0.40 (out of 0.8 value of the element) for incomplete element
(3) Gymnast casts back and jumps to the mat with no attempt to straddle on. The Coach then lifts the gymnast to the bar, assisting her in arriving in a straddle stand on the LB. The gymnast then performs the straddle sole circle dismount
Deduct 0.5 for the fall plus 0.4 for incomplete element (failed to perform cast straddle on). Do not deduct 0.50 for the coach lifting the gymnast to the straddle stand position.
Bars - Level 4
To be continued ......
 

Jr. Olympic Requirements for Levels 7,8,9,10
8/1/05-7/31/09

Requirements

Level 7

Level 8

Level 9

Level 10

Start Value

10.0

10.0

9.70

9.50

Additive Value

Not eligible

Not eligible

Maximum .03 for connections only

Maximum .05 (min. of +.10 difficulty value & min. of +.10 connection value

Difficulty Restrictions for Bars, Beam & Floor

“C” bb/fx acrom elem. & UB mounts, dismounts & releases and all D/E elements VOID the exercise.
All other “C”’s receive 2.00 penalty & no value part credit (refer to JO Code-exceptions on bars)

“C”’s receive “B” value part credit. D/E BB/FX acro elem. & UB mounts, dismounts & releases VOID exercise. All other “D/E’s” receive 2.00 penalty & no value part credit is given

No difficulty restrictions; however if a “D” or “E” element is performed, it receives “C” value part credit. “D’s” and “E’s” are considered as “C’s” for connection value

No restrictions

Vaults Allowed

Group 1 with no more than 360 in one flight phase and no more than 540 turn in total

Group 1,3,4 & 5 indicated on the level 8 chart. All other vaults are not permitted & if performed, VOID the event

All vaults Groups 1-5

All vaults Groups 1-5

Special
requirements

Bars:
1.min of 1 bar change
2/3. two 360 circling elements both minimum B. May be same or diff., One from Group 3,6,7
4.salto dismount, min. A

Bars:
1.min of 1 bar change
2/3. two elements, same or diff. both minimum  One from Group 3,6,7
4.salto dismount, min. A

Bars:
1. min. 2 bar changes
2. one flight element, min B
3. second (diff) flight element (min. C) OR one element with LA turn (min C)
4. Salto dismount, min B

Bars:
1. min. 2 bar changes
2. flight element, min C
3. second (diff) flight element (min. B)
4. Salto dismount, min C

 

Beam:
1. acro series with min. of two A or B elements with or without flight AND one acro flight element maybe included in series. (all elements must start & finish on beam

2. one leap/jump requiring 180 split 9isolated or in a series)

3. min 360 turn on one foot (isolated or in series)

4. aerial or salto dismount, min A

Beam
1. acro series-min. of 2 elements, 1 w/flight (both must start & finish on beam)

2. dance series with min. of 2 elements, one a leap/jump requiring 180 split

3. min. of 360 turn on one foot

4. aerial or salto dismount, min A

Beam
1. acro-series, min. of 2 flight elements (both elements must start & finish on beam)

2. dance series w/min. 2 elements, one a leap/jump requiring 180 split

3. min. 360 turn on one foot

4. serial or salto dismount, min. B

Beam
1. acro-series, min. of 2 flight elements, one element must be a min. C with or w/o hand support (both elements must start & finish on beam)

2. dance series w/min. 2 elements, one a leap/jump requiring 180 split

3. min. 360 turn on one foot

4. aerial or salto dismount, min. C OR
B dismount that is directly conn. to:
an acro series that includes a C acro element OR a C acro or dance element

 

Floor:
1. one acro series (3 or more flight elements) which include a backward salto stretch to 2 feet (back layout to 2 feet)

2. A direct conn. Of two or more forward acro elements w/flight. One element must be a salto or an aerial

3. dance series w/min. 2 elements, one a leap(one foot take-off) requiring 180 cross or side split

4. min. 360 turn on one foot (may be isolated or in a series)

Floor:
1. one acro series w/2 saltos, same or diff.

2. three diff., saltos within the exercise

3. dance series with min 2 elements, one a leap (one foot take off) requiring 180 cross or side split)

4. min of A salto as last salto or in last conn. Of saltos

Floor:
1. one acro series w/2 saltos, same or diff.

2. three diff., saltos within the exercise

3. dance series with min 2 elements, one a leap (one foot take off) requiring 180 cross or side split)

4. min of B salto as last salto or in last conn. Of saltos

Floor:
1. one acro series w/2 saltos, same or diff.

2. three diff., saltos within the exercise

3. dance series with min 2 elements, one a leap (one foot take off) requiring 180 cross or side split)

4. min of C salto as last salto or in last conn. Of saltos

Refer to the 2005 Jr. Olympic Code of Points for a complete understanding of the Jr. Olympic rules. This is an overview