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GENERAL MANUAL
This
manual
relates
to
the
2014
New
Zealand
Secondary
Schools
Gymsports
Championships. The Championships are open to all students who attend a New Zealand
Secondary School or Intermediate School. This includes anyone attending a secondary school in
Years 9-13 or a secondary school in Years 7-13 and an Intermediate school in Years 7-8.
The New Zealand Secondary Schools GymSports Championships is a fun, participatory event
where participants do not need to qualify to enter the event. This event is not a qualifying event
for the New Zealand National GymSports Championships.
All manuals relating to a specific gymsport code are available on the GymSports New Zealand
website:
http://www.gymsportsnz.com/page/nz_national_secondary_schools_gymsports_championships.html
GYMSPORT CODES
Aerobics, Artistic Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Hip Hop & Team
Performance, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Tumbling and Trampoline
“Through movement, GymSports NZ will lead New Zealanders
to do better, feel better, be better”
COMPETITION GRADES FOR EACH GYMSPORT
AEROBICS
STEP 4
Under 15/15+ Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
STEP 5
Under 15/15+ Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
STEP 6
Under 15/15+ Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
STEP 7
Under 15/15+ Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
STEP 8
Under 15/15+ Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
STEP 9
15+ Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
ADP 2
9-11 Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
ADP 3
12-14 Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
ADP 4
15-17 Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
ADP 5
18+ Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3-6
Age Group 1
12-14 Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3
Age Group 2
15-17 Years
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3
Senior
Individuals, Pairs, Teams of 3
Please see the Aerobics Handbook for more detailed information about routine requirements.
Please note that only STEP pairs may be same sex or mixed.
CHEERLEADING
Level 1
11-18 Years
Group of 5-25
Level 2
11-18 Years
Group of 5-25
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
International
Individual All Around
Club A Grade
Individual All Around
Club B Grade
Individual All Around
Open C Grade
Individual All Around
Year 7-13 Individual
Individual All Around
Year 11-13
Group Event
Year 9-10
Group Event
Year 7-8
Group Event
TRAMPOLINE
Elite
Men/Women
Individual All Around and Team
Junior Elite
Men/Women
Individual All Around and Team
A Grade
Men/Women
Individual All Around and Team
B Grade
Men/Women
Individual All Around and Team
C Grade
Men/Women
Individual All Around and Team
TUMBLING
Elite
Individual All Around and Team
A Grade
Individual All Around and Team
B Grade
Individual All Around and Team
C Grade
Individual All Around and Team
TEAM PERFORMANCE
Team Performance
Any gymsport/performing group/dance troupe
Hip Hop Open
11+ Years
Group of 5-8
Hip Hop Junior A
11+ Years
Group of 5-8
Hip Hop Junior B
11-13 Years
Group of 5-8
MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
A Grade
11+ Years
Individual All Around and Team
B Grade – Open
11+ Years
Individual All Around and Team
B Grade - Restricted
11+ Years
Individual All Around and Team
C Grade
11+ Years
Individual All Around and Team
WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
International
Individual All Around and Team
Level 6
Individual All Around and Team
Level 5
Individual All Around and Team
Level 4
Individual All Around and Team
Level 3
Individual All Around and Team
Level 2
Individual All Around and Team
Level 1
Individual All Around and Team
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
GENERAL
The event will be Smoke, Drug and Alcohol free.
The events will be conducted under the jurisdiction of GymSports New Zealand, whose competition rules,
National Championships Manual regulations and policy will apply in all instances not covered by these specific
guidelines.
The Competition Jury shall consist of the Chief Executive of GymSports New Zealand or his/her nominee,
the Event Manager and the gymsport respective Control Judge for the event.
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRIES
All competitors who are enrolled full-time at school and are aged under 19 years on 1st January in the year
of competition are eligible to seek qualification for entry to the Championships, except for Aerobics where
the ages are taken as of 31st December in the year of competition.
If the total number of entries exceeds the maximum number that can be accommodated, GymSports New
Zealand reserves the right to restrict the number of entries that will be accepted.
Entries will be accepted from Secondary Schools. It is the responsibility of the Secondary School to ensure
that the competitors comply with the NZSSSC eligibility guidelines.
Entry details:
 Entries open on Friday 30th May 2014. All school sports coordinators will be emailed event registration
website and information 1 week prior to entries opening.
 Entries close on 12:00pm on Friday 30 June 2014.
 Registrations must be completed online. Please submit only one registration per school.
 The registration fee is $45 per athlete regardless of if it is an individual or a group entry. You can enter
into as many events as you like (eg; Aerobics, Aerobics Team, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Trampoline)
and pay just the one registration fee.
A team for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics may consist of three or four students
from the same school who are competing in the same grade and are of the same sex. The best three scores
on each apparatus/routine will be totaled for the team score. A Performance Group may consist of no less
than six active participants. There are no composite school teams/groups.
A team for Trampoline is made up of 3 athlete. Please refer to Trampoline Secondary Schools Manual for a
full explanation of the method for teams in the trampoline competition.
In Rhythmic Gymnastics the group event consists of the required number of gymnasts from the same school.
There are no composite school teams.
In Aerobics, Hip Hop, Cheerleading and Team Performance the group and team categories consist of the
required number of athletes from the same school who are competing in the same grade. On application,
consideration will be given accepting entries from composite teams, provided that the principals of the
schools agree and the school accepts responsibility for the composite team. Composite teams will not be
accepted ahead of single school groups.
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
The competition technical requirements are included in the code specific manuals.
Music
All participants must bring a copy of their music on a clearly labelled CD. All music must be handed in at
least 1 hour prior to their competition starting time.
Please label CD’s with the following:
eg;
School Name
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Athlete Name
Joe Bloggs
Code, Level (& apparatus for Rhythmic)
Rhythmic Gymnastics, Club B - Hoop
Track Number
Track 1
Only 1 CD per participant if possible.
Aerobics levels do not need to bring a music CD, but they MUST advise of their music track at time of
registration.
Venue and Equipment
The 2014 venue is the GymSports & Recreation Centre at Bruce Pulman Park in Papakura, Auckland.
The venue’s equipment will be used. The Control Judge has the authority to prohibit competition on any
piece of equipment (apparatus and landing matting) that he/she considers is not suitable in the interests of
the athlete’s safety and competition environment.
Judges
The Control Judge is appointed by the respective codes’ Sport Development Committee, and the remaining
judges appointed by the Control Judge. All judges will be current qualified judges for the specific gymsport.
In the interests of the athletes and judges each level/grade shall be timetabled for a maximum of three
hours’ duration.
Uniform
All athletes are required to compete in uniform. In the team and group competitions each member of the
team is required to wear the same uniform. No jewelry may be worn with the exception of one small stud
earring in each ear (except for Trampoline where no jewelry is permitted). Long hair should be securely tied
up to ensure it does not create a safety hazard. Competition numbers are not required to be worn unless
provided by the organisers.
Please find the details on uniforms under the Summary of Sport Requirements.
Coaches
The minimum number of coaches required to be on the competition floor is one per code. The GymSports
New Zealand requirement that ‘coaches must be accredited at the required competency level’ is not required
for this event.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the first three individual all-around place getters in each division.
Certificates will be awarded to the first six individual all-around place getters in each division.
Medals and certificates will be awarded to each member of the first three place getters in the team and
group events.
Withdrawals and Refunds
The only refund given to an athlete who withdraws from entering the New Zealand Secondary Schools
National GymSports Championships will be for medical reasons.
A refund based on 80% of the entry fee
will be processed once the school has submitted a completed Request for Withdrawal form and the
athlete’s medical certificate to GymSports NZ. No other refunds will be given for other costs/fees related
with entering the event.
Please submit medical certificates and Requests for Withdrawals forms by Monday 11th August 2014 at the
latest. Refunds will not be processed after this date.
Accreditation
All event participants, coaches and support staff will receive an accreditation pass based on their
registration. Accreditation passes allow free entry into the venue.
Only participants competing in the current session will be allowed into the competition area. All other
participants are to remain in the spectator area supporting their team.
Only registered staff will be accredited and allowed onto the competition floor.
Staff Accreditation
A maximum of 7 staff per school will be accredited. This is based on 1 accreditation per code. Requests
for additional staff can be made to the GymSports NZ Event Manager at the time of registration and will
be granted based on registration numbers.
Spectator ticket pricing
Adults
$15
Students (with ID)
$10
Children (5-12)
$5
Children Under 5
Free
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Aerobics
STEP/LEVEL
Age Groups
Exercise Type
STEP 4
Under 15/15+ Yrs
AEROSkools Level 1 Prechoreographed routine
STEP 5
Under 15/15+ Yrs
Elite Development
ADP 2
9-11 Yrs
Choreographed routine
ADP 3
12-14 Yrs
Optional routine with required
ADP 4
15-17 Yrs
Choreographed routine
ADP 5
18+ Yrs
Optional routine with required
INTERNATIONAL:
elements
Age Group 1 (12-14 Yrs)
Optional routine with required
elements
STEP 6
Under 15/15+ Yrs
STEP 7
Under 15/15+ Yrs
AEROSkools Level 2 Pre
elements
STEP 8
STEP 9
Under 15/15+ Yrs
15+ Yrs
AEROSkools Level 3 – Partly Pre
Age Group 2 (15-17 Yrs)
Senior
(18+ Yrs)
For the specific competition requirements please refer to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Aerobics Manual.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Grade
Pre-requisites
Competition Breakdown
Year 7-8 Group
Year 7-8 students with little or no gymnastic



Group Competition*
Ball
Requirements are detailed below



Group Competition*
Ball
Requirements are detailed below



Group Competition*
Ribbon
Requirements are detailed below



Individual competition
Choice of two apparatus from Rope, Hoop and Ball
Requirements are detailed below**



Individual competition
Choice of two apparatus from Rope, Hoop and Ball
Minimum GSNZ Level 1 requirements



Individual competition
Choice of any two apparatus (excluding Freehand)
Minimum GSNZ Level 4 requirements



Individual competition
Choice of any three apparatus (excluding Freehand)
Minimum GSNZ Level 7 requirements



Individual competition
Choice of any three apparatus (excluding Freehand)
Minimum GSNZ Stage 3 requirements
knowledge and skill
Year 9-10 Group
Year 9-10 students with little or no gymnastic
knowledge and skill
Year 11-13 Group
Year 11-13 students with little or no gymnastic
knowledge and skill
Year 7-13 Individual
Year 7-13 students with little or no gymnastic
knowledge and skill
NB If numbers permit this level
will be divided into Year 7-8, 910 and 11-13
Club C
Present club members competing in GSNZ Levels
1-3
Club B
Present club members competing in GSNZ Levels
4-6
Club A
Present club members competing in GSNZ Levels
7-9
International
Present club gymnasts competing in GSNZ Level
10, Stages or International
Group Competition* = 4-6 gymnasts performing as a group. A team of three is not permitted.
Open C** = athletes with disabilities wanting to compete can choose to use the Open C routine requirements outlined in this document or
those described in the Special Olympics Rules under the Gymnastics, Rhythmic section http://www.specialolympics.org/sports.aspx Please
indicate which rules you will be following when registering for the competition.
For the specific competition requirements please refer to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Rhythmic Gymnastics Manual.
Team Performance and Hip Hop
Levels
Description
Categories
Uniform requirements
Open to Men’s Artistic,
Team Performance
Team Performance Contest, a minimum of no
Immodest Costumes are not
Women’s Artistic, Rhythmic
Competition
less than six active participants from the same
allowed
and Trampoline Gymnasts/
Open Division. Can be
school.
Performance Group/Dance
entered in another section
Requirements are detailed in a separate
Troup/Aerobics etc.
and/or grade in addition to
manual.
competing in Team
Performance.
Hip Hop Open
Age 16 and Over
Groups 5-8
Reflective of Funk and Hip Hop
Style
Hip Hop A
Age 14-17
Groups 5-8
Reflective of Funk and Hip Hop
Style
Hip Hop B
Age 11-13
Groups 5-8
Reflective of Funk and Hip Hop
Style
For the specific competition requirements please refer to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Team Performance & Hip Hop
Manual.
Trampoline
Grades
Elite Grade
(FIG B Rules)
Junior Elite
A Grade
(NCEA Level 2, Excellence)
Description
Categories
Any athlete who has competed
in a Nationals qualifying event
in New Zealand within the last
12 months at Junior or Senior
International
level
must
compete in the Elite grade.
Athletes who have competed
in a Nationals qualifying event
in New Zealand in their age
group (13-14 Years and
above) must compete in either
Junior Elite or Elite Grade.
Athletes who have competed
Team and Individual Competition.
in a Nationals qualifying
Compulsory and a voluntary routine.
event in New Zealand in the
Requirements are detailed in the NZSS
11-12 Years age group must
Trampoline Manual.
Uniform requirements
Leotard, Trampoline Shoes
Compulsory and a voluntary routine.
Requirements are detailed in the NZSS
Trampoline Manual.
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard, Trampoline Shoes
Compulsory and a voluntary routine.
Requirements are detailed in the NZSS
Trampoline Manual.
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard, Trampoline Shoes
compete in A Grade or above.
B Grade
(NCEA Level 2, Merit)
Club gymnasts competing in
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard or School PE Uniform,
GSNZ Age Groups and
Compulsory and a voluntary routine.
Socks
students with average ability.
Requirements are detailed in the NZSS
Trampoline Manual.
C Grade
(NCEA Level 2, Achieved)
Any beginner/novice students
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard or School PE Uniform,
or trampoline athletes at
Compulsory and a voluntary routine.
Socks
recreational level.
Students who have ever competed in
Requirements are detailed in the NZSS
a qualifying event in NZ in their age
Trampoline Manual.
group may not compete in C Grade.
For the specific competition requirements please refer to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Trampoline Manual.
Men’s and Women’s Tumbling
Levels
Description
Current competitive tumblers
Categories
Uniform requirements
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard with or without sleeves
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard with or without sleeves
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard with or without sleeves
and gymnasts & retired
Elite
senior gymnasts
Current & retired junior
gymnasts
A Grade
For students with some
tumbling knowledge
B Grade
For beginning students at a
or PE uniform
Team and Individual Competition.
recreational tumbling level
C Grade
Leotard with or without sleeves
or PE uniform
Plain Bike Pants
MEN - No gymnast who has ever competed in WAG Level 4/STEP 4 or above can compete in B or C Grade. No gymnast who has competed
WAG Level 1-3/STEPs 1-3 can compete in C Grade.
C Grade is for athletes who have never competed before in a club gymnastics
competition.
WOMEN - No gymnast who has ever competed in MAG Level 4 or above can compete in B or C Grade.
No gymnast who has competed MAG Level 3 or above can compete in C Grade. C Grade is for athletes who have never competed before
in a club gymnastics competition.
For the specific competition requirements please refer to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Tumbling Manual.
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
Levels
A Grade
Description
Categories
Uniform requirements
Club gymnasts in senior
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard, Shorts
levels with GymSports New
Optional Level 8 requirements. (six
Longs
Zealand.
apparatus) 2013 Manual.
(Level 8, 9, 10 & SI)
OPEN B Grade
OPEN
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard, Shorts
Challenge 6 Optional routines.
Current competitive
6 skills. Maximum 4 from any EGR, 2 EGR's
gymnasts level 7 and under.
to be met. (A dismount if they choose to do
Longs
one.)
RESTRICTED B Grade
(Floor, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, High
RESTRICTED
Bar).
Retired competitive
gymnasts (Retired at least 1
No Pommels.
year ago) and advanced
students.
Team & Individual Competition.
C Grade
Novice gymnasts and
Compulsory routines as detailed in separate
students.
manual (Floor, Vault, Parallel Bars, Mini
Tee Shirt, Shorts
Tramp).
NB: No Pommels, Rings or High Bar.
*EGR = Element Group Requirement
For the specific competition requirements please refer to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
Manual.
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Levels
INTERNATIONAL
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 5
Description
Categories
Present Club gymnasts competing GSNZ
Team and Individual Competition.
International Levels, STEP 10 and IDP 10.
STEP 10 requirements.
Current Club gymnasts competing GSNZ
Team and Individual Competition.
STEPs 8, 9 and IDP 6 & 8.
STEP 7 VT, UB, BB, FX requirements
Previous Club gymnasts who competed
Team and Individual Competition.
GSNZ Levels 7, 8, 9 and 10 and have since
STEP 6 requirements
Uniform requirements
Leotard
Leotard
Leotard
retired, and current STEP 6 and 7, IDP 3 &
5 gymnasts.
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 3*
Previous Club gymnasts who competed
Team & Individual Competition.
GSNZ Levels 5, 6 and 7 and have since
STEP 5 VT requirements
retired, and current STEP 4 and 5 and IDP
STEP 4 UB*, BB, FX requirements
1 & 2 gymnasts.
*only 1 glide swing required
For students and beginners with some
Team and Individual Competition.
gymnastics knowledge (Recreational)
Requirements for Vault, Bars, Beam and
Leotard, Bike Pants
Leotard, Bike Pants
Floor detailed on separate pages.
LEVEL 2*
For students (recreational gymnastics,
novice, dance)
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard, Bike Pants
Requirements for Vault, Bars, Beam and
Floor detailed on separate pages.
LEVEL 1*
For students and beginners learning
gymnastics at a school level.
Team and Individual Competition.
Leotard, Bike Pants
Requirements for Vault, Bars, Beam and
Floor detailed on separate pages.
* No gymnast who has ever competed in WAG Level 4/STEP 4 or above can compete in Levels 1, 2 or 3. No gymnast who has competed
WAG Level 1-3/STEPs 1-3 can compete in Levels 1 or 2. Level 1 is for athletes who have never competed before in a club gymnastics
competition.
For the specific competition requirements please refer to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Manual.