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2014 Interschool Gymnastics Manual
For: Victorian Primary & Secondary Schools & Teachers
Last Updated: Thursday, 1 May 2014
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Table of Contents
Overview of Interschool Gymnastics ......................................................................................... 6
Event Dates, Costs & Venues ..................................................................................................... 8
Entering an Event ....................................................................................................................... 9
Rules & Regulations ................................................................................................................. 10
Warm-up Information .............................................................................................................. 14
Men’s Gymnastics .................................................................................................................... 17
MAG Division A ........................................................................................................................ 19
MAG Division B ........................................................................................................................ 20
MAG Division C......................................................................................................................... 26
MAG Division D ........................................................................................................................ 29
MAG Division E ......................................................................................................................... 32
Women’s Gymnastics .............................................................................................................. 37
WAG Division A1 ...................................................................................................................... 39
WAG Division A2 ...................................................................................................................... 40
WAG Division B ........................................................................................................................ 41
WAG Division C ........................................................................................................................ 42
WAG Division D ........................................................................................................................ 43
WAG Division E......................................................................................................................... 44
Primary ISG............................................................................................................................... 49
PISG Division A – Legends ........................................................................................................ 51
PISG Division B – Champions ................................................................................................... 65
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Disclaimer
This document should be read in conjunction with the Gymnastics Victoria (GV) Yearbook
and any other relevant Gymsport manual. This may include but is not limited to the
Gymnastics Australia (GA) technical regulations and FIG code of points. All information in
this manual is subject to change. GV encourages all users to regularly check the website
(www.gymnasticsvictoria.org.au) for updates. In the event of a conflict between this
document and any other GV documents GV reserves the right to have the final ruling. If such
a ruling is needed GV will publish any alterations.
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide Victorian primary and secondary school teachers
and gymnastics coaches with a simple guide to participating in the ISG events
Resources
GV website www.gymnasticsvictoria.org.au
GA website www.gymnastics.org.au
GA Technical Regulations (Available on GA website)
GV Yearbook (Available to all affiliated schools & clubs)
GA National Program Manuals (MAG, WAG, RG)
GV State Stream Manual (WAG, MAG)
Member Feedback
GV encourages and values feedback from its members to assist in the ongoing improvement
of the organisation. Constructive feedback specific to this manual should be addressed to
GV and submitted in writing to the email address listed below.
Contact Details
Gymnastics Victoria
138 High Street
Prahran 3181

03 9214 6020

[email protected]

www.gymnasticsvictoria.org.au
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Vision
The goals of Interschool Gymnastics reflect the desire to expand and enhance the
‘Gymnastics For All’ discipline and provide opportunities for all students and schools to
participate in the sport in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The goals are:
To enhance the profile of gymnastics in Victorian schools.
To raise the profile of ‘Gymnastics For All’ in Victoria.
To increase the number of students participating in gymnastics in schools.
To develop the education of gymnastics in Victorian Schools.
Gymnastics for Everybody
GV is an organisation comprised of affiliated clubs and registered individuals. It is the
governing body for gymnastics in Victoria.
The Gymsports that exist under GV include:
Men’s Gymnastics (MAG)
Women’s Gymnastics (WAG)
Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG)
Gymnastics For All (GFA)
Sport Aerobics (AER)
Trampoline Sports (TRP)
Acrobatic Gymnastics (ACR)
Cheerleading (AUS Cheer)
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Overview of Interschool Gymnastics
PRIMARY ISG
SECONDARY ISG
DIVISION 1
DIVISION 2
MAG
WAG
MAG | WAG | RG |
AER
MAG | WAG | RG |
AER
Divisions A – E
Divisions A – E
LOCAL GYMNASTICS CLUBS
LOCAL GYMNASTICS CLUBS
GV also offers school gymnastics programs for Sport Aerobics (AEROSkools). Further
information about this program is available on the GV website.
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Part 1 Event Information
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Event Dates, Costs & Venues
Victorian Primary ISG Competition
When: Wednesday 3rd September – Friday 5th September, 2014
Where: BTYC Gymnastics Club; Donvale Indoor Sports Centre.
Cost: $15 per student
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th July, 2014
Organised By: Gymnastics Victoria
Open To: All Victorian Primary Schools (Grades 2 – 6)
Victorian Secondary ISG Competition
When: Monday 8th September – Thursday 11th September, 2014
Where: BTYC Gymnastics Club; Donvale Indoor Sports Centre.
Cost: $25 per student
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th July, 2014
Organised By: Gymnastics Victoria
Open To: All Victorian Secondary Schools
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Event Information
Entering an Event
Event Entry Checklist
1. Visit the GV website for up to date event information
2. Visit the GV website for up to date rules and regulations
3. Download the relevant ISG entry form from the GV website
4. Organise payment through your school finance department
5. Submit your entries and payment together to GV prior to the set closing date
6. Download the event schedule and work order from the GV website
Competition Entry Forms
All schools wishing to enter a GV event are required to supply participant details on an
official entry form. ISG has a unique entry form that is available on the GV website.
GV is obligated to prepare and communicate event information as early as possible prior to
an event and as such it is important that forms are filled out correctly and legibly with all
information required.
Competition Times
GV will produce a work order detailing the order of competition prior to the event. Schools
are responsible for checking that all team information is correct on the work order.
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Event Information
Rules & Regulations
Eligibility to Compete
The Victorian primary and secondary ISG Championships are open to all Victorian primary
and secondary schools. All students from years 2 – 12 may participate in the relevant event.
Students are not required to be a member of GV to participate in the event.
Students that are a member of GV and are actively involved in competitive gymnastics can
participate in the event in the relevant division.
Number of Entries
Schools can enter an unlimited number of teams and individuals in to the competition
across all Gymsports and divisions. Schools are encouraged to enter as many teams as
possible.
Combined Teams
Individuals are permitted to compete at ISG as part of a combined team with another
school(s). This is only permitted when the individual’s school is not in a position to send a
complete team of its own.
It is the responsibility of the individual’s school to organise a combined team. All entries and
payment need to be submitted by one of the schools in the combined team on behalf of all
team members, with a clear indication of each individual’s school.
Please note that if the team receives a placing it will be acknowledged as a combined team
however no combined teams/schools will be eligible for aggregate points or placings.
If schools are unable to organise a combined team, they can enter students as individuals
for participation purposes.
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Event Information
Divisions and Team Sizes – Secondary
Men’s
Gymnastics
Division
A
B
C
D
Women’s
Gymnastics
A1
A2
B
C
D
E
Levels
Team Sizes
Age Divisions
National Level 6 – 10
State Level 6
National Level 5
State Level 5
National Level 4
State Level 3
3–5
3–5
N/A
N/A
3–5
N/A
3–5
Junior and Senior
All International Levels
National Levels 7 – 10
State Level 7 – 10
National Level 4 – 6
State Level 4 – 6
ISG Levels
Gym For All
3–5
N/A
3–5
3–5
3–5
3–5
3–5
N/A
N/A
Junior and Senior
Junior and Senior
Junior and Senior
Divisions and Team Sizes – Primary
Gymnastics
Primary
Division
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Legends
Champions
Levels
Team Sizes
Age Divisions
Levels 2 – 3 +
4–8
Junior and Senior
Beginners
4–8
Junior and Senior
Event Information
Age divisions
Primary
Secondary
Junior
Years 2 – 4
Years 7 – 9
Senior
Years 5 – 6
Years 10 – 12
If required, junior students may compete in a senior division to make up a team;
however, seniors are not permitted to join the junior division.
o The maximum number of junior competitors allowed in a senior team is 50%
of total team number.
MAG and WAG Gymnasts competing in divisions ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ will need to be
accompanied by a registered coach during the competition (Secondary only).*
For all other division students may be accompanied by a school teacher.
Students are only eligible to compete in WAG division E if they have not passed WAG
Level 3 or above in a sanctioned GV event.
Students are only eligible to compete in the WAG Division D if they have not passed
WAG Level 4 or above. I.e. Gymnasts that have been registered &/or competed at
level 4 or above are ineligible to compete in WAG Division D.
The level of a gymnast is taken from the date of entry, i.e. if a gymnast passes level 6
between the close of entries and the ISG competition itself, they will still be level 5
for the purposes of the ISG competition.
Gymnasts MAY compete at a higher level if preferred.
Retired gymnasts are eligible to compete at one level down per calendar year they
have been retired, up to a maximum of 3 levels.
Schools are encouraged to group their gymnasts in teams based on level of ability
and nominate this via the entry form. GV will make every effort to reflect this on the
work order, however the final make up of each session will be at the discretion of GV
Only competing gymnasts, coaches and officials may be on the floor during the
competition.
Awards will be awarded per session not per division
The overall Champion school will be announced at the conclusion of the
competition; scores from all sessions will contribute.
Primary school students do not need to wear leotards; they may wear their school
sports uniform.
Secondary school students may wear bike shorts with their leotard. The shorts must
be complimentary in colour to the school uniform/ leotard
* Arrangements can be made with another school or personal coach to assist during the
competition. Contact details for member clubs are available on the GV website.
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Event Information
Coach and Teacher Etiquette
All coaches and teachers are responsible for training their team members in
gymnastics competition etiquette and to display sportsmanship and co-operation
throughout the competition.
Coaches and teachers are expected to dress appropriately for competitions and have
their team/athletes appropriately attired.
Coaches must be responsible for the efficient and equal allocation of warm up time
for athletes.
Handy Reminders
Students are asked to remain in the stands until they have been invited on to the
competition floor by event organisers.
Schools are responsible for the playing of the students’ music on floor. GV staff will
assist as needed
Students are encouraged to bring food & refreshments, as there may not be a
canteen facility available.
GV will have a first aid kit on site; however schools are encouraged to bring their
own as well.
All floor music will need to be on a clearly labelled CD or on an iPod or USB stick with
all tracks clearly named.
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Event Information
Warm-up Information
General Warm Up
MAG
All divisions: 15 minutes
WAG
WAG Division A1, A2 & B: 15 minutes
WAG Division C, D & E: 10 minutes
P-ISG
All Divisions: 10 minutes
Apparatus Warm up*
Floor : 3 minutes per 10 students
Pommel: 30 seconds
Rings: 30 seconds
Vault: 1 vault
P-bars: 30 seconds
H-Bar: 30 seconds
Vault: 1 vault
Bars: 30 seconds
Beam: 30 Seconds
Floor: 3 minutes per 10 students
Floor: 3 Minutes Per 10 students on Floor
Bars: 30 seconds
Beam: 30 seconds
Vault: 1 vault
Rings / Rhythmic: 30 seconds
P-bars / Aerobics: 30 seconds
Safety landings: 1 practice per student
* Warm up apparatus may be set up. Students may not get a turn on competition apparatus
prior to competing.
* Warm up times may be amended at the discretion of the event organisers to facilitate the
smooth running of the event
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Men’s Gymnastics
Part 2 Secondary ISG
Awards Structure and Routines
Men’s Gymnastics
Women’s Gymnastics
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Men’s Gymnastics
2014 Interschool Gymnastics Manual
MEN’S GYMNASTICS
Awards Structure and Routines
Last updated: 1 May 20144
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Men’s Gymnastics
Must be read in conjunction with Part 1
Men’s
Gymnastics
Men’s Gymnastics
Division
Levels
A
For gymnasts training and competing
outside of school at national Level 6 - 10
B
C
D
E
Based on the State stream requirements
in Victoria. The State stream manual is
available from the GV website
Judging
Judging is based on execution of skills, and the emphasis will be on how well they are
performed, not on their difficulty.
Awards
Individual All Around (per division, per session)
Medals will be awarded for 1st – 3rd place and ribbons for 4th – 6th
Team (per division, per session)
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd place all around and ribbons for 4th – 6th
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Men’s Gymnastics
ISG Aggregate Ranking
At the conclusion of the MAG competition the overall Champion School will be announced.
Athletes will receive points based on their ranking achieved on each apparatus and overall
placing
Individuals
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Points
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
7
6
5
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Teams
Points
40
36
32
28
24
20
16
14
12
10
Schools will also receive 1 point for every student entered in the competition.
Spirit Award (Per Session)
The school which displays the best support and cheering for their school mates will receive
the School Spirit award.
Schools are encouraged to have the competing teams along with the school
banners/flags/mascots at all presentation ceremonies.
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Men’s Gymnastics
MAG Division A
Based on the Men’s National Program Manual Level 6 – 10 requirements
All routines are optional and will be judged out of 10.00. Gymnasts will be judged on
execution only.
Skills may be competed in any order and in any variation
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
Additional skills are permitted
Division A| Floor
Backwards tumbling line with minimum back flip
Handstand skill
Forwards tumbling line
Scale
Division A| Pommel
Loops
Double leg circle
Scissor / False Scissor
Dismount
Division A| Rings
Muscle up
Swings x 3
L-sit or strength hold (held)
Dismount
Division A| Vault
Optional vault – Inverted (out of 10, judged on execution only)
Division A| P-Bars
Kip
Handstand
Support swing x 3
L-sit OR V-sit (held)
Dismount
Division A| High Bar
Kip
Hip circle OR Clear hip Circle
Swings OR Giants
Dismount
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Men’s Gymnastics
MAG Division B
Based on State Level 6 requirements; All routines are optional.
Division B| Floor
Gymnasts must select at least one skill from each row
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
1
Handspring
Front salto
Back flip
Back salto
Round-off
Arabian Dive roll
2
3
4
5
Jump 1/1 turn
Arabesque
Handstand forward
roll
Backward roll to handstand
Cartwheel
Dive roll
6
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Handstand (2 secs)
Tuck press to handstand
Front OR side Splits (2
secs)
Straddle press to
handstand
Men’s Gymnastics
Division B| Pommel Horse
Gymnasts must perform at least 6 skills, two of which may be repeated
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
Swing in any Support
Swing leg over handles with hand release
False Scissor
Scissor
Scissor or hop (1/3)
Half double leg circle
Double leg circle
Loop
Wende Dismount
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division B| Rings
Gymnasts must perform at least 6 skills
No skills can be repeated
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
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Swings above horizontal
Muscle up
Inverted hang
Inlocate
L Hang
Dislocate
Dorsal Hang
Tuck back salto
dismount
Chin up (muscle) swing
Straddle cut dismount
L support
Layout front salto
dismount
Shoulder stand
Layout back salto
dismount
Men’s Gymnastics
Division B| Vault
Below is a list of common vaults that gymnasts may select to compete.
Other vaults from the FIG Code of Points may be competed
All vaults will be judged out of 10.00
Vault
Stoop
Hecht
Handspring
Handspring with ½ Twist
Handspring with 1/1
Twist
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division B| Parallel Bars
Gymnasts must perform at least 6 skills
No skills can be repeated
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
Kip
Long swing up to horizontal
Drop kip
Support swing up to
horizontal
Forward Roll
Shoulder Stand hold 2
seconds
Straddle press to
handstand
L sit support hold 2 seconds
Layaway
Handstand hold 2 seconds
Back uprise
Front uprise
Side Dismount
Handstand ½ turn dismount
Back salto dismount
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division B| High bar
Gymnasts must perform at least 6 skills
No skills can be repeated
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
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Chin up & Pullover to
front support
Kip
Kip Cut Straddle
Drop Kip
Back OR Clear hip circle
Half giant (Cast to long
pullover)
Long swing to
horizontal
Back uprise to
Horizontal
Swing ½ turn above
horizontal
Clear hip to handstand
Underswing (toe shoot)
dismount
Straddle toe shoot
dismount
Tuck flyaway dismount
Layout flyaway
dismount
Men’s Gymnastics
MAG Division C
Based on State Level 5 requirements
All routines for this division are compulsory.
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
Division C| Floor
Jump 1/1
3 steps hurdle, round off , jump ½ turn
Handstand forward roll step to lunge, ½ turn to stand
Step kick, cartwheel, cartwheel ¼ turn to face where you came from
Backward roll with straight legs and bent and arms, to straddle stand (hold) jump to
front support
Single leg circle (coffee grinder) x2 to finish in front support
Squat to stand, arabesque (hold)
3 step hurdle, handspring
Division C| Pommel Horse
Loop (clockwise) ¼ turn to front support, lift L leg over handle, ½ turn to stride
support with R leg now in front between handles swing R leg over R handle to front
support swing
Swing to L leg over L handle and swing in stride support
Swing L leg out over left handle, swing in front support, swing R leg over R handle
False scissor over L handle to front support
Swing R leg over R handle to stride support swing
Swing L leg over L handle to dismount with ¼ turn
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division C| Rings
Pull to chin-up straight legs, lift with straight to inverted hang (hold)
Lower to pike position, cast to swing backward (300 below horizontal)
Swing forward and backward then forward, (300 below horizontal)
Inverted hang (hold) and lower to dorsal hang (hold)
Pull back up to pike position, cast to ½ arm swing (muscle swing)
Inverted hang (hold) and lower to pike hang
Cast backward then forward (300 below horizontal)
Swing backward and forward dislocate dismount (layout salto)
Division C| Vault
Front salto onto 20cm crash mat, with underarm swing
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division C| Parallel Bars
Jump to support, L sit (hold)
Lift to straddle, place hands on rails in front of legs, forward roll to straddle
Lift legs up together and swing backward to horizontal
Swing forward and backward to 30º above horizontal x2
Swing forward and dismount at front with ½ turn.
Division C| High Bar
Lift to momentary L hang
Tension swing x 2 (backward, forward, backward) to pullover
Hip pullover to support
Cast to back hip circle
Cast to straddle toe shoot ½ turn dismount
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Men’s Gymnastics
MAG Division D
Based on State Level 4 requirements
All routines for this division are compulsory.
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
Division D| Floor
Jump 1/1
Forward roll step to lunge, ½ turn to stand
Step kick, Handstand forward roll to squat,
Single leg circle (coffee grinder) x 2 to finish in front support,
Squat to stand, Arabesque (hold)
Cartwheel, Round off straight jump.
Division D| Pommel Horse
Jump to Front support, swing to L and R
Swing to L and R still in front support
Swing to L and R still in front support
Swing L leg over L handle to false scissor over R handle
Swing in front support to L and R,
Swing R leg over R handle to stride support swing,
Swing L leg over L handle to dismount with ¼ turn
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division D| Rings
Pull to chin-up straight legs, lift with straight to inverted hang (hold)
Lower to pike position, cast to swing backward (30º below horizontal)
Swing forward and backward then forward, (300 below horizontal)
Inverted hang (hold) and lower to dorsal hang (hold)
Pull back up to pike position, cast to swing backward (30° below horizontal)
Swing forward & backward then forward (300 below horizontal)
Dismount with straddle cut dismount
Division D| Vault
Run and jump off spring board, use underarm swing to handspring to land on back
on 2 x 20cm crash mats.
OR
Run and jump off spring board, use an underarm swing to place hands on 2 x 20cm
crash mats and spring over onto feet, landing on same crash mat.
A scatter mat may be put across the end of the crash mat to make it less spongy.
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division D| Parallel Bars
Jump to support, L sit (hold)
Lift to straddle, place hands on rails in front of legs, forward roll to straddle
Lift legs up together and swing backward to horizontal
Swing forward and backward to 150 x 2
Swing forward and backward to dismount off to side at back over bar at 45º on 4th back
swing
Division D| High Bar
Lift to momentary L hang
Tension swing backward, under swing forward into 2 long swings
Hip pullover at front of 2nd long swing
Cast to back hip circle
Cast to under swing dismount
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Men’s Gymnastics
MAG Division E
Based on State Level 3 requirements
All routines for this division are compulsory.
All routines will be judged out of 10.00
There is a 0.5 penalty for a missing skill/requirement
Division E| Floor
Arabesque
Cartwheel; Handstand (momentary) step down, forward roll
Jump legs out to straddle stand (hold)
Jump to front support followed by 1 complete push up
Forward roll to jump ½ turn
Division E| Pommel Horse
Jump to front support, swing to the left and right
Swing to left and right
Swing to left and right
Swing left leg over left handle to stride support swing
Swing left leg back to front support
Swing right leg over right handle to stride support swing
Swing left leg over left handle to dismount with ¼ turn
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division E| Rings
Lift to L momentary L hang, swing back and forward
inverted hang (hold)
Lower to pike position, cast to swing backward
Swing forward and backward then forward
Inverted hang(hold)
Lower to pike position, cast to swing backward
Swing forward and backward then forward
Swing backward to dismount at back of swing.
Division E| Vault
Dive roll (with under arm swing) onto wedge to finish standing at bottom of
wedge. Wedge should be placed on a 30 cm crash mat for safety
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Men’s Gymnastics
Division E| Parallel Bars
Jump to support, tuck hold (hold)
Lift to straddle, place hands on rails in front of legs, lift legs together at back and swing
through back to straddle on bar (straddle travel)
Lift legs up together and swing backward to horizontal
Swing forward and backward to 15º
Swing forward and back to dismount off to side at 15º
Division E| High Bar
Lift to momentary L hang
Tension swing x 2
Hip pullover to support with assistance
Cast to under swing
Basic swings at 45º x 2
On third basic back swing, dismount to stand
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Women’s Gymnastics
2014 Interschool Gymnastics Manual
WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS
Awards Structure and Routines
Last updated: 1 May 20144
Must be read in conjunction with Part 1
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Women’s Gymnastics
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Women’s Gymnastics
Women’s Gymnastics
Women’s
Gymnastics
Division
A1
A2
B
C
D
E
Level
For students currently training and competing in
gymnastics outside of school at State and National Level
4 – 10
For Students with limited or no gymnastics background
Floor music for the WAG div C is to be a maximum of 90 seconds in length, a maximum
of 60 seconds for div D and a maximum of 45 seconds for div E.
WAG Division E floor routines will be performed along a sprung strip of floor (not the full
floor), dependant on the program schedule.
The following time limits apply for WAG beam routines  Div. A, B, & C = 90 seconds
Judging
All routines will be scored out of 10.
Judging is based on execution of skills and the emphasis will be on how well they are
performed, not on their difficulty.
Awards
Individual All Around (Per Division, Per Session)
Medals will be awarded for 1st – 3rd place and ribbons for 4th – 6th
Team (Per Division, Per Session)
Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd place All Around
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Women’s Gymnastics
ISG Aggregate Ranking
At the conclusion of the WAG competitions the overall Champion School will be announced.
Athletes will receive points based on their ranking achieved on each apparatus and overall
placing
Individuals
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Points
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
7
6
5
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Teams
Points
40
36
32
28
24
20
16
14
12
10
Schools will also receive 1 point for every student entered in the competition.
Spirit Award (Per Session)
The school which displays the best support and cheering for their school mates will receive
the School Spirit award.
Schools are encouraged to have the competing teams along with the school
banners/flags/mascots at all presentation ceremonies.
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Women’s Gymnastics
WAG Division A1
Based on National 7 – 10 Requirements
Judging
All start Scores will be 10
There is a 0.5 penalty for missing requirements.
Scores are worked out with execution deductions only
Division A1| Vault
Inverted (out of 10 – execution only)
Division A1| Bars
Core skills:
Close to bar circle element
Element to or through handstand
Flight skill or bar change (may be a ‘non value’ skill)
Dismount
Division A1| Beam
Core skills:
Turn from code of points
Acrobatic element or series with flight
Second Acrobatic element (Can include acro mount, or hold)
2 dance elements connected (one with 180 split)
Dismount
Division A1| Floor
Core skills:
Dance passage of at least two elements one having a 180 split
Acro line with 2 saltos
Salto forward and backward
Dismount
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Women’s Gymnastics
WAG Division A2
Based on State 7 – 10 Requirements
Judging
All start Scores will be 10
There is a 0.5 penalty for missing requirements.
Scores are worked out with execution deductions only
Division A2| Vault
Inverted (out of 10 – execution only)
Division A2| Bars
Required skills:
Mount from code of points
Bar change or flight element (may be a ‘non value’ skill)
Close to bar circle element
Dismount
Division A2| Beam
Required skills:
2 different dance elements (from code of points) connected; one with a 180 split
Turn on 1 foot from code of points
Acro element
Second Acro element (May be a handstand)
Dismount
Division A2| Floor
Required skills:
Dance passage of at least two different elements one having a 180 split
Acro line with minimum of two flight elements
Second acro line containing a salto (May be one element)
Dismount
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Women’s Gymnastics
WAG Division B
Based on National 4 – 6 Requirements
Judging
All start Scores will be 10
There is a 0.5 penalty for missing requirements.
Scores are worked out with execution deductions only
Division B| Vault
Gymnast may perform 2 vaults. The highest score will count.
Handspring OR Handspring to flatback
Division B| Bars
Required Skills
2 Glide swings OR Glide Kip
Cast to horizontal or above
Back hip circle OR Clear hip circle
Bar change (may be a ‘non value’ skill)
2 or 3 long swings to pullover OR long kip
Dismount (Toe shoot / underswing allowed)
Division B| Beam
Required Skills
Mount
Handstand OR Mixed series
Cartwheel OR backward/forward Walkover
Stride leap OR split leap
Passé ½ turn x 2 OR full turn 1 foot
2 dance elements connected; one with 180 forward/backward split (Straight jump
allowed)
Dismount
Division B| Floor
Passage of dance elements; must contain a 180 forward/backward split (may be same
element)
Full turn on 1 foot
Jump 1/1 turn OR ‘A’ value or higher jump
Cartwheel – Cartwheel OR Handspring OR Front Salto
Round-off OR Round-off flic OR Round-off flic back salto
Forward/backward walkover OR Back roll to front support/handstand
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Women’s Gymnastics
WAG Division C
Based on State 4 – 6 Requirements
Judging
All start Scores will be 10; There is a 0.5 penalty for missing requirements.
Scores are worked out with execution deductions only
Division C| Vault
Gymnast may perform 2 vaults. The highest score will count
Handspring OR Handspring to flatback
Division C| Bars
Required Skills
2 Glide swings OR Glide Kip
Cast to horizontal or above
Back hip circle OR Clear hip circle
Bar change
2 or 3 Long swings to pullover OR long kip
Optional Dismount
Division C| Beam
Required Skills
Mount
Handstand OR mixed series
Cartwheel OR backward/forward Walkover OR stride / split Leap
Passé ½ turn x 2 OR full turn 1 foot
2 dance elements connected; one with 180 split (straight jump allowed)
Dismount
Division C| Floor
Passage of dance elements (must contain a 180 split)
Full turn on 1 foot
Jump 1/1 turn OR ‘A’ value or higher jump or leap
Cartwheel – Cartwheel OR Handspring OR front salto
Round-off OR Round-off flic OR Round-off (flic) back salto
Forward / backward walkover OR Back roll to front support / handstand
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Women’s Gymnastics
WAG Division D
ISG Requirements
Judging
All start Scores will be 10
There is a 0.5 penalty for missing skills.
Scores are worked out with execution deductions only
Minimum score is 6.
Division D| Vault
Dive Roll to 2 Crash Mats OR Handspring to Flat Back
Vault Height: 60cm – 90cm Crash Mats
Division D| Bars
Back hip pullover
Cast - feet to height of bar
Back hip circle
Toe Shoot OR Under swing dismount
Division D| Beam
Mount – jump to front support
Scale left & right
Stride leap
Cat leap
½ turn on 1 foot
Straight jump
2 step kicks
½ turn 2 feet
Round off dismount
Division D| Floor
Forward roll
Handstand (held) exit optional
Full turn 1 foot
Stride leap, stride leap
Jump full turn
cartwheel, cartwheel
Round off star jump
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Women’s Gymnastics
WAG Division E
ISG Requirements
Judging
All start Scores will be 10
There is a 0.5 penalty for missing skills.
Scores are worked out with execution deductions only
Minimum score is 6.
Division E| Vault
Forward roll from standing on board, down wedge placed on crash mat.
OR
Run, jump on board to dive roll down wedge onto 1 crash mat
Division E| Bars
Back hip pullover - assisted OR Jump to front support from box *
Cast to 45° x 2
Cast back to land (on floor or box)
*Jump to front support will incur a penalty of 0.5
Division E| Beam
Mount – jump to front support, lift one leg to stride
Arabesque (hold 2 seconds)
Step kicks x 2
½ turn on 2 feet
4 forward steps on toes
Straight jump OR relevè stretch
Kneeling scale OR squat
Dismount – 2-3 running steps punch jump
* For this routine you must perform the eight skills and arrange them in a routine. Extra
moves can be added and moves can be repeated but all moves incur typical deductions!
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Women’s Gymnastics
Division E| Floor
Cartwheel to finish in side star shape or lunge
Forward roll, roll back into candle stick to stand
Jump half turn
½ turn on one foot
½ handstand (leading leg in vertical)
Tuck jump, star jump
Stride leap
Optional finish pose close to floor
* For this routine you must perform the eight skills and arrange them in a routine. Extra
moves can be added and moves can be repeated but all moves incur typical deductions!
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Part 3 Primary ISG
Awards Structure and Routines
Legends
Champions
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Primary ISG
2014 Interschool Gymnastics Manual
Part 3 Primary ISG
Awards Structure and Routines
Last updated: 1 May 20144
Must be read in conjunction with Part 1
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Primary ISG
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Primary ISG
Primary ISG
Judging
All routines will be judged out of 10.00 points.
Students may be prompted where necessary during competition without deductions
being incurred.
Awards
Individual
All students will receive a participation ribbon and a certificate with their individual scores
from each apparatus
Team
Ribbons will be awarded for 1st to 6th place teams overall
ISG Aggregate Ranking
At the conclusion of the competition the overall Champion School will be announced.
Schools will receive 1 point for every student entered in the competition.
Teams will also receive points based on their ranking achieved on each apparatus and
overall placing.
Team Apparatus
Rank
Points
1
2
3
4
5
6
20
18
16
14
12
10
Team Overall
Rank
Points
1
2
3
4
5
6
40
36
32
28
24
20
Spirit Award
The school which displays the best support and cheering for their school mates will receive
the School Spirit award. This award will be given per session.
Schools are encouraged to have all the competing teams along with the school
banners/flags/mascots at all presentation ceremonies.
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Primary ISG
Skills and Routines
Routines should follow the order specified in the manual logically from step 1
through to the end.
Skills have been mixed to allow progressions of children at different levels and
therefore the routine should flow if followed from step 1 to the end.
Remember, the emphasis is on the execution of skills and routines rather than the
degree of difficulty. Students who choose the more difficult skill will not necessarily
be marked higher than those students performing the easier skill.
There is no right or wrong way of performing the routines. GV would like you, as
coaches, to take the routines as YOU read it. The judges will be looking for students
to perform their skills and routines to their best ability.
(P)ISG incorporates the following stations:
Bars, Beam, Floor, Vault, Safety Drills, Rings OR Rhythmic Gymnastics*, P-Bars OR
Aerobics#
* Students can choose to perform on either rings or with rhythmic apparatus. Both
stations will be set up on the day of competition.
# Students can choose to perform on either parallel bars or do the aerobics station.
Both stations will be set up on the day of competition.
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Primary ISG
PISG Division A – Legends
This division has been designed for children that have a skill level similar to Level 2 –
3 Levels Stream gymnasts. Please ensure coaches check the activities carefully prior
to deciding which section to enter. Key points to consider are below:
Where arm positions are not described, the position is optional. Coaches / Teachers
are encouraged to have students show a stretched finish position by presenting (and
smiling) to judges, before and after their routine.
A safe landing shape should feature throughout all stations. Students demonstrating
safe landing positions will be rewarded.
As you will notice, the level of activity is considerably higher than those in the
Champion section. The activities may need to be learnt and practiced over time.
They can also be incorporated into Gymnastics for All programs within the club /
school structure.
There is the option that higher level gymnasts who train with a club regularly may
need an even further challenge, which is why Advanced routines have been
incorporated. These routines should be attempted only by competent gymnasts.
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Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Bars
Core Skill Routine
1.
3 x tuck swings with re-grip
2.
Pull over low bar, assisted
3.
2 x casts with no arch
4.
Jump from box to high bar OR teacher/coach lifts
gymnast to high bar
5.
2 x long swings
6.
Jump off bar at back of swing
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
2 x Glide swing
2.
Pull over low bar, unassisted
3.
Back hip circle (assisted if needed)
4.
Cast two feet onto the bar to tuck, straddle or pike
5.
Jump to high bar, long swing pull over
6.
Optional dismount
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Primary ISG
Advanced Skill Routine
1.
2.
3.
2 x Glide swing
Glide Kip
Clear hip circle OR Back hip circle
4.
Cast two feet onto the bar to tuck, straddle or pike
5.
6.
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Jump to high bar, long swing kip
Optional dismount
Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Beam
Core Skill Routine
1.
Jump to front support, lift 1 x leg to straddle, V – sit
to stand
2.
Scale for 3 x seconds
3.
2 x attitude steps
4.
½ turn on two feet
5.
4 x backward steps on toes
6.
7.
Straight jump
¼ turn to face along beam, Side lunge to the left &
right
8.
Run, punch jump dismount
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Primary ISG
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
Squat on from the end or side of beam then stand
(assisted)
2.
Scale for 3 x seconds
3.
2 x step hops
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
½ turn on one foot
2 x backward step kicks
Assemblé
Straight jump, straight jump (change feet on
landing)
Optional dismount
Advanced Skill Routine
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Clear straddle mount from end of the beam
Scale for 3 x seconds
2 x high step kicks
½ - ½ turn on one foot
2 x backwards step kicks
Straight jump, split jump
Kneeling arabesque
Optional dismount
Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Floor
Core Skill Routine
1.
Cartwheel
2.
Backward roll (can use wedge if required)
3.
½ turn on one foot
4.
¾ handstand
5.
Tuck jump, Star jump
6.
Cat Leap
7.
Jump ½ turn
180°
8.
Optional pose close to floor to finish
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
2.
3.
Hurdle cartwheel
Backward roll on floor to tuck, pike or straddle
½ - ½ turn on one foot
4.
Handstand forward roll
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Tuck jump, Star jump
Stride Leap
Jump full turn
Optional pose close to floor to finish
Primary ISG
Advanced Skill Routine
1.
Hurdle round-off
2.
Backward roll to handstand
3.
4.
Full turn on one foot
Tic-Toc
5.
Straddle jump
6.
2 x split leaps
7.
Jump full turn
8.
Optional pose close to floor to finish
Vault
Core Skill Routine
1.
Dive Roll – jump from board to 1 or 2 crash mats
with a wedge (wedge not shown above)
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
Handstand Flat back – hands on the top of spring
board landing on 1 crash mat
Advanced Skill Routine
1.
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Hand Spring (shown) or Front Layout or Front Sault
onto 2 crash mats
Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Safety Drills
Core Skill Routine
1.
Jump backwards off 2 x box tops to land on feet on
a mat and then roll onto back with arms crossed
into chest.
2.
Jump to straddle onto 2 x box tops and hold,
keeping hands on the box top, between the feet.
Child leans forward to land off box in motor bike
onto a mat.
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
Jump half turn off 2 x box tops to land on feet on a
mat and then roll onto back with arms crossed into
chest.
2.
Jump to straddle onto 2 x box tops and hold,
keeping hands on the box top, between the feet.
Child leans forward to land off box in motor bike
onto a mat.
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Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Rings
Core Skill Routine
1.
Long hang, hold 2 x seconds
2.
4 x arch/dish swings
3.
Lift legs to basket hang
4.
Lower legs down to swing
5.
Dismount at back swing
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
Long hang, Tuck hang (with straight arms)
hold 2 x seconds each
2.
4 x arch/dish swings
3.
Lift legs to inverted hang, lower to basket hang
4.
Lower legs down to swing
5.
Tuck back sault dismount
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Primary ISG
Advanced Skill Routine
Long hang, Chin up, L hang (with straight arms)
hold 2 x seconds each
1.

.
2.
4 x arch/dish swings
3.
Lift legs to inverted hang, lower to basket hang
4.
Lower legs down to swing
5.
Tuck back sault dismount
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Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Rhythmic
1.
Hoop Routine
Optional pose to begin
360
degrees
2.
Begin with the hoop horizontal to
the ground.
Toss the hoop from two hands so
that it makes a full rotation, catch
the hoop and skip through
3.
Balance on toes, rotate hoop
three times around waist
4.
1.
Optional pose to finish
Ball Routine
Optional pose to begin
2.
Bounce the ball, turn 360
degrees, catch ball
3.
Kneel down, throw ball and catch
on back of hands
4.
Optional pose to finish
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Primary ISG
Rope Routine
1.
Optional pose to begin
2.
Chasse Forwards x 2. Make
figures of 8 with rope.
3.
Tuck Jump over doubled rope
(rope folded in half)
4.
Optional pose to finish
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Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Parallel Bars
Core Skill Routine
1.
Jump to front support
2.
Swing forward and backward (aim for 45° angle)
3.
Swing forward and backward (aim for 45° angle)
4.
Dismount at back of third swing
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Primary ISG
Division A – Legends| Aerobics
Core Skill Routine
Optional Music – ‘Please Don’t Stop the Music’ (Available on GV Website)
Move
Illustration
Optional pose to begin
Number of
Counts
16 Counts
4 x Jumping Jacks
8 Counts
4 x Knee Lifts (swap knee each
time)
8 Counts
4 x flick kicks (only 2 shown)
8 Counts
4 x side flicks
8 Counts
Optional pose to finish
All moves can be performed with optional arm-lines
Judges are looking for strong arm-lines, leg tension, pointed toes, core stability and
smiles.
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Primary ISG
PISG Division B – Champions
This division has been designed for beginner gymnasts. Please ensure coaches/
teachers check the activities carefully prior to deciding which section to enter. Key
points to consider are below:
A safe landing shape should feature throughout all stations. Gymnasts
demonstrating safe landing positions will be rewarded.
The activities aim to challenge children within their first few years of gymnastics. As
you will notice, the activities do not need to be repetitively practiced over long
periods of time. They can, however, be incorporated into a Gymnastics for All
program within the class structure.
Many activities offer optional movements within a DMP or range of movements, to
offer variety and individuality for coaches/teachers and gymnasts.
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Primary ISG
Division B - Champions| Bars
Core Skill Routine
1.
3 x tuck swings, hold landing
2.
Jump to front support (may use small box)
3.
2 x small casts
4.
Push back from bar to land
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
3 x tuck swings with re-grip
2.
Pull over the low bar, coach can assist
3.
2 x small casts
4.
Roll forward to tuck hang (hold for 2 seconds)
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Primary ISG
Division B - Champions| Beam
Core Skill Routine
1.
Jump to front support, lift 1 x leg to straddle, tuck
legs behind to stand
2.
4 x walks forward on flat feet
3.
¼ turn on two feet
4.
2 x side steps
5.
¼ turn on two feet (face down beam)
4 x steps backwards (flat feet)
6.
Balance on one foot (passé), & hold 3 seconds
7.
Straight jump off side of beam
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Primary ISG
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
Squat on from the end using box tops or board,
then
2.
4 x walks forward on toes
3.
½ turn on two feet
4.
2 x step kicks
5.
4 x steps backwards on toes
6.
Arabesque balance (scale) & hold for 3 x seconds
7.
¼ turn to face along beam, star jump off side of
beam
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Primary ISG
Division B - Champions| Floor
Core Skill Routine
1.
Front support
2.
Forward roll down a wedge (using no hands to
stand)
3.
Bunny jump cartwheel (over hoop if needed)
4.
2 x step kicks
5.
Scorpion kick (top leg straight)
6.
½ turn on two feet
7.
Straight jump
8.
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Optional pose close to floor to finish
Primary ISG
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
Rear support
2.
Forward roll on the floor (using no hands
to stand)
3.
Cartwheel on floor, legs can be low but
straight
4.
2 x step hops
5.
¾ handstand
6.
½ turn on one foot
7.
Jump ½ turn
180°
8.
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Optional pose close to floor to finish
Primary ISG
Division B - Champions| Vault
Core Skill Routine
1.
Short run, jump onto board (only touch board once)
optional jump (straight, tuck, star, half turn etc.)
Hold motorbike landing on a mat.
2.
3 x jumps on board with hands on top of wedge
Forward roll down wedge to stand
(wedge not shown above)
Developmental Skill Routine
1.
2.
Short run, jump onto board (only touch board once)
optional jump (straight, tuck, star, half turn etc.)
Hold motorbike landing on a mat.
Short run, Jump off board
Forward roll down wedge to stand
(wedge not shown above)
Division B - Champions| Safety Drills
Core Skill Routine
1.
2.
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Jump backwards off 2 x box tops to land feet on a
mat, Roll onto back with arms crossed over chest.
Jump forwards off 2 x box tops to land feet on a
mat,
Hold motor bike landing for 3 seconds
Primary ISG
Division B - Champions| Rings
Core Skill Routine
1.
2.
3.
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Show 3 different hangs, hold each for 3 seconds (all
with straight arms)
(e.g. Tuck / Star / L hang / Split)
4 x small arch/dish swings
Dismount at back of swing
Primary ISG
Division B - Champions| Rhythmic
Hoop Routine
1.
Optional pose to begin
Spin hoop on the floor. Turn around
360 degrees and pick up hoop.
2.
180 degrees
3.
4.
1.
Begin with the hoop horizontal to
the ground.
Toss the hoop from two hands so it
makes a ½ rotation, catch the hoop.
Optional pose to finish
Ball Routine
Optional pose to begin
2.
Series of bounces on the spot – two
big bounces, three small bounces
3.
Throw ball from one hand. Catch
ball in two hands.
4.
Optional pose to finish
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Rope Routine
1.
Optional pose to begin
2.
Begin with rope folded in
half. Open the rope behind,
and pull through to catch
the end of the rope
3.
4 x Skips through the rope
4.
Optional pose to finish
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Division B - Champions| Parallel Bars
Core Skill Routine
1.
Jump to front support from end of bars
2.
Lift knees to chest to show tuck position
3.
Swing forward and backward (aim for 45° angle)
4.
Dismount at back of second swing
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Division B - Champions| Aerobics
Core Skill Routine
Optional Music – ‘Please Don’t Stop the Music’ (Available on GV Website)
Move
Illustration
Optional pose to begin
Number of
Counts
16 Counts
4 x Jumping Jacks
8 Counts
4 x Knee Lifts (swap knee
each time)
8 Counts
4 x flick kicks (only 2
shown)
8 Counts
4 x side flicks
8 Counts
Optional pose to finish
All moves can be performed with optional arm-lines
Judges are looking for strong arm-lines, leg tension, pointed toes, core stability and
smiles 
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