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Below are the rules for children 10 - 14 years old, last updated January, 2010. CHECK FOR UPDATES BEFORE USING THIS MANUAL! |
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RULES OF AESTHETIC GROUP GYMNASTICS COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN |
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International Federation of Aesthetic Groups Gymnastics IFAGG owns these rules. These rules are used in all international AGG competitions. 1.1 AGE CATEGORIES 10-12 years:
gymnasts aged 10, 11 and 12 during the competition year compete
in this category. Exception alternatives: Group consists of 6 – 14 gymnasts and reserve gymnast belongs to the group (exception alternatives inside 14 gymnasts (names)) 12-14 years:
gymnasts aged 12, 13, 14 and 15 during the competition year
compete in this category. Exception alternatives: Group consists of 6 – 14 gymnasts and reserve gymnast belongs to the group (exception alternatives inside 14 gymnasts (names)) 1.2 COMPETING GROUPS A group consist of 6 - 14 gymnasts and reserve gymnast belongs to the group. A gymnast can compete during one competition season in only one group and in one age category. The named gymnasts belong to the group. The groups can have names. 1.3 COMPETITION PROGRAMME 1.3.1. The length of the gymnastics programme The permitted length of the gymnastics programme is 1 min. 45 sec. - 2 min. 15 sec. in the age category 8-10 years and 2 min. - 2 min. 30 sec. in the other age categories (10-12 years and 12-15 years). An over or under run of 5 sec. is permitted. Timing will start from the beginning of the first movement after the group has taken the starting position in the competition area. Timing will stop as soon as all gymnasts are totally motionless. The group's entrance to the starting position must be fluent and may not be accompanied by music. The programme must start and end in the competition area. 1.3.3. Music Choice of music is free. The music must be recorded on a CD. There must be only one piece if music/CD. The club name, competition category and the possible name of the group well as country must be marked clearly in English on the CD. The organizer of the competition is responsible for arranging the audio system. 1.4. DRESS OF GYMNAST The competition dress of a group must be a leotard with aesthetic appeal appreciating a spirit of competitive sport. Leotards must be identical (material and style) and the same colour for the gymnasts of the group. However, if the leotard is made of a patterned material, some slight differences due to the cut may be tolerated. A dress might not prevent seeing the movements clearly. A correct gymnastics leotard must be in non-transparent material. Arms, back and chest (décolleté) can be transparent. The neckline of the dress may not be too low on the chest or back (scapulae must be covered). The cut of the the dress at the top of the legs must not go beyond the top of the crotch in front (maximum) or beyond glutei in the back. A short skirt is permitted (covering the hips but not covering the legs). The suit/skirt may have small decoration (such as ribbons, rhinestones, rosettes) that however may not prevent seeing the movements clearly. Small hair decorations and make up is part of competition dress and must be characteristic for the age group. Separate decorations on wrists, ankles or neck are not allowed. Gymnastics slippers and tights are permitted. 1.5. COMPETITION AREA The size of the competition area is 13 m x 13 m. It includes the borderline. The borderline must be marked clearly and be at least 10 cm wide. Outside the borderline there must be at least 2 m of free space. |
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COMPETITION CATEGORY 12 - 14 YEARS: REQUIRED TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
The composition of the programme must form a totality that supports the gymnast to learn the basic techniques of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics. The technical elements chosen in the composition must correspond to the skill level and age of the gymnasts. The gymnastics programme must be varied containing the following movement groups and different combinations. Combining the movements with other movement groups or forming series of them adds the value of the composition. 3.1. Body movements Body movements must be characteristic for the age category and correspond to the skill level of the gymnasts. The composition must contain at least 1 of each of the following body movements:
And: In addition, the body movement series may consist of other body movements which develop coordination, body control and agility of the gymnasts, for example:
3.2 Balances Balances must be characteristic for the age category and correspond to the skill level of the gymnasts. The composition must contain at least 2 different balances and 1 balance series of two different balances. In the series, changing the supporting leg between the two balances is allowed. For example:
3.3 Jumps and leaps Jumps and leaps must be characteristic for the age category and correspond to the skill level of the gymnasts. The composition must contain at least 2 different jumps or leaps and 1 jump series of two different jumps or leaps. No more than one intermediate step is allowed between the two jumps in the series. For example:
3.4 Arm movements The composition must contain at least 4 different arm movements. For example:
3.5 Series of Steps, Skips and Hops The composition must contain at least 2 long series (at least 6 steps, skips or hops), which contain at least two different types of steps, skips or hops. One of the series must contain a change in the rhythm. For example:
3.6 Acrobatic Movements The composition must contain at least 1 acrobatic movement which is adapted to aesthetic group gymnastics. Acrobatic movements must be fluently and naturally attached in the composition. For example:
3.7 Flexibility movements The composition must contain
at least 3 flexibility movements showing the gymnasts'
flexibility in legs in front line, back line and side line.
In front line the flexibility must be shown for both left and
right side. Amplitude must be 180 degrees. For example:
3.8 Series combined of different movement groups The composition must contain at least 3 series combined of two different movement groups. Series consists of movements from different movement groups performed fluently and directly after each other. The required series are formed by combining one series of body movements (2 or 3 body movements) with a balance or jump/lean OR combining jump/leap with a balance. For example:
3.9. Forbidden movements The composition may not contain somersaults or lifting a gymnast (having the body weight of a gymnast totally supported by the other gymnasts or losing contact to the floor supported by the other gymnast). |
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4. COMPOSITION / TECHNICAL VALUE A1 5.1. Age category 10 - 12 years The total score of the technical value is 0.5 - 6.0, of which the required elements form 0.5 - 5.9 and bonus points 0.1 Value of required elements (minimum requirements of the composition) 4.1.1. Body movements
4.1.2. Balances
4.1.3. Jumps and leaps
4.1.4. Arm Movements
4.1.5. Series of Steps, Skips or Hops:
4.1.6. Acrobatic Movements:
4.1.7. Flexibility Movement:
4.1.8. Series combined of Different Movement Groups:
The maximum score of required elements is 5.9 NOTE: An element which is repeated identically during the program is counted only once in the technical value. A required single body movement may be included in a series. A required element will be counted in technical value if the execution shows clearly the movement key points performed with correct technique. 2/3 of the group must perform the required element acceptably in order to get it counted in technical value. 4.1.9. Forbidden Movements 4.1.10. Bonus point + 0.1 - The elements correspond excellently to the skill level and age of the gymnasts, bonus + 0.1 |
4.2. Competition category 12 - 14 years The total score of the technical value is 0.0 - 6.0, of which the required elements form0.0 - 5.9 and bonus point 0.1 Value of required elements (minimum requirements of the composition) 4.2.1. Body movements
4.2.2. Balances
4.2.3. Jumps and leaps
4.2.4. Arm Movements
4.2.5. Series of Steps, Skips or Hops:
4.2.6. Acrobatic movements
4.2.7. Flexibility Movements
4.2.8. Series Combined of Different Movement Groups
The maximum score of required elements is 5.9 NOTE: An element which is repeated identically during the program is counted only once in the technical value. A required single body movement may be included in a series. A required element will be counted in technical value if the execution shows clearly the movement key points performed with correct technique. 2/3 of the group must perform the required element acceptably in order to get it counted in technical value. 4.1.9. Forbidden Movements 4.1.10. Bonus point + 0.1 - The elements correspond excellently to the skill level and age of the gymnasts, bonus + 0.1 |
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARTISTIC ELEMENTS OF THE COMPOSITION 5.1 Gymnastics Quality of the Composition 5.1. The composition
must form a totality in balance with the qualities of the gymnasts.
The composition must consist of versatile movements and variety
of movement groups, combinations and series which correspond
to the gymnasts' level of skills. The composition must follow the aesthetic group gymnastics technique (total body movement) where elements and combinations flow naturally. The movements must not be separate parts but they must form a totality where the movement series and combinations are linked fluently, underlining continuity. The composition must show the gymnasts' bilateral muscle control and flexibility. Additionally, the composition must support developing the gymnasts' strength, speed and endurance. Unity (doing together as a team) of the group must be predominating. Different kinds of solos or canons give nuance to composition but they must not be pre-dominating. 5.2. Structure of the composition The structure of the composition must be versatile and have variety. The required elements must be placed in the program with diversity and naturally, according to the structure of the program. The composition must include 6 different formations and the movements must be performed in different planes ( low level --> on the floor, medium level, and high level --> jumps and leaps) and in several directions (forward, backward, lateral, oblique). Moving from one movement and formation to another must be fluent and versatile. The whole composition area must be used during the programme. The composition must include fast and slow movements and variations in the use of strength. 5.3. Originality and Music The composition must show originality as well as expressiveness and aesthetic appeal in the movements and be in balance with the age category's characteristic way of moving. An original composition includes novel elements and novel formations or novel ways to attain these formations. The movements of the gymnasts form a unity with the music and the movements and the composition follow the structure of the music. The music corresponds to the idea and expressiveness of the composition. The music must be rhythmically varied and suitable for the age category. The music must be a unity. It must not be a series of separate pieces of music. If the music is made up of different musical pieces, the different themes and moves must be linked and their coexistence must have maximum unity possible. A stop in the music, or the poor linking between the two musical themes is not authorized. Monotonous background music is not allowed. The music must not end by breaking it off abruptly. Music cannot end before the movement of the gymnasts. |
6. COMPOSITION / ARTISTIC VALUE A2 The total score of the technical
value is 0 - 4.0, of which the different sectors form 3.9 and
bonus point 0.1. 6.1. The gymnastics quality of the composition (1.3)
6.2. Structure of the composition (1.3)
6.3. Originality and Music (1.3)
6.4 Deductions - Health aspects - 0.1 / movement 6.5 Bonus Points (+ 0.1) |
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7.1. Body Movements Aesthetic group gymnastics is stylized, natural total body movement where the hips form the basic movement centre. The movement flows outward from the centre (the hips) or inwards, towards the centre. A movement performed with one part of the body reflects in the whole body. The philosophy of the sport is founded on harmonious, rhythmic and dynamic movements performed with economic and natural use of strength. All body movements must be performed fluently. Execution must show amplitude, variety in the dynamics and speed. Key points: Bending: Total body swing: Release: Lean/lunge: Total Body Wave: Body rotation: Contraction: 7.2. Balances All movements or movement series performed staying on one small point of support of holding a position still on one small point of support are counted as balances. Size of the point of support, centre of gravity of the body and body position affect the difficulty of a balance. Duration of the use of the point of support must be clearly visible in the balance movements. Balances must have the following
characteristics: 7.3. Jumps and Leaps A jump or leap is a total movement with take-off, flight and landing. The takeoff starts with plie, after which the foot, ankle and knee of the takeoff foot are extended very fast. The flight must have good height and elevation. The shape of the jump or leap must be clearly visible during the flight. The shape must stay fixed during the rotation of the turning jumps and leaps. The landing must be light and soft with good control in the whole body. Jumps and leaps must have the
following characteristics: 7.4. Arm Movements The execution of the arm movements must show clearly different planes and directions and variety of relaxation and strength. Arm movements must be performed using the whole length of the arm. 7.5. Leg Movements Leg movements must be performed with good technique, good extensions, rotation outwards, good flexibility and position of hips in lifts and holdings. 7.6. Series of Steps, Skips and Hops The series of steps, skips and hops must develop the gymnasts' agility. Execution of steps, skips and hops must show good technique and coordination and they must be performed rhythmically. 7.7. Acrobatic Movements In acrobatic movements the gymnasts must show good muscle control, coordination and agility. 7.8 Flexibility Movements Flexibility movements must be performed with good muscle control and showing clear line and shape of the movement. The movements must be performed with good technique and respecting the healthy aspects. Good balance of flexibility and strength must be shown. 7.9. Other Requirements of Execution 1. The execution must be unified and synchronous. 2. All team members must perform the same elements either simultaneously, successively (canon) or within a short space of time. 3. All movements and movement combinations must be total movements and changes from one movement or formation to another must be fluent. In total movement , the leading movement reflects in every part of the body when movement flows either from the centre of the body or to the centre. The movements are tied together in a way that the flow continues from one movement to the other, underlining the continuity. 4. The execution must show good technique, good extensions, accuracy of movement and preciseness of formations and transitions. The execution must show the difference between light and strong movements (variations in the use of strength) underlining the movements characteristic to the age category. The use of strength must be economical and natural. 5. The execution must show good posture, coordination, balance, stability and rhythm. 6. The execution must show the group's athletic skills; flexibility, strength, speed and endurance. 7. The execution must show expressiveness and aesthetic appeal. 8. Gymnasts must perform the execution according to the dynamics and rhythm of the music. 9. Starting and ending positions are part of the execution. The maximum score of the execution is 10.00 of which the execution form 0 - 9.8 and bonus points 0.1 - 0.2. Different parts of the execution: 8.1. Gymnastics quality:
8.2. Unity of the Group
8.3. Body Movements
8.4. Balances
8.5. Jump and Leaps
8.6. Series of steps, skips and hops
8.7. Acrobatic Movements
8.8. Flexibility Movements
8.9. Travelling
8.10. Movement Accuracy
8.11. Physical characteristics
8.12. Music and Movement
8.10. Missing
8.11. Bonus +0.2
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9.1 General Choreographer or coach of a participating team cannot be a judge in the Competition Category in which the team. 9.2 Composition of the Jury 9.2.1. Evaluating Judges The groups will be evaluated by two panel of judges: one for composition and one for execution. Composition Jury is divided
in two subgroups: Execution (Exe) Jury: 9.2.2. Superior Jury of Official Observer Superior Jury of Official Observer with specially defined responsibilities can be named for the competition. 9.2.3 Line Judges There must be at least 2 line judges who are observing the lines in the corners of the competition area. They will signal each passing of the borderline of the competition area with a flag and record each of them on a slip of paper provided for that purpose. At the end of the exercise, the line judge send the slip of paper to the head judge of the Execution Jury, who approves the deduction. Deduction will be taken from the average score of execution. 9.2.4 Responsibilities of the Evaluating Judges - The judges evaluate the exercises
according to the rules and guidelines agreed in the the judges'
technical meeting. 9.2.5 Responsibilities of the Head Judges - is one of the evaluating judges |
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10.1. Scoring the Points Jury TV, Composition/Technical Value, evaluates the technical elements of the composition, counts the value and adds the possible bonus points Jury AV, Composition/Artistic Value, evaluates the artistic value of the composition and counts together the successes of the composition according to the rules described in the rules and adds the possible bonus points. Jury Exe, Execution, evaluates the execution of the routine by the group, making the deductions according to the values described in the rules and adding the possible bonus points. Preliminaries Finals 10.2 Scoring the Points, Composition Juries 10.2.1 Composition/Technical Value TV The jury Composition/Technical
Value TV will give their points as follows: Depending on the number of judges in the jury, the scores will be counted as follows: Jury of 4 judges: The difference between the middle
scores taken into account may not be greater than: Jury of 3 judges Jury of 2 judges Bonus points: 10.2.2. Composition /Artistic Value A2 The jury Composition/Artistic
Value AV will give their points 0.0 - 4.0. Jury of 4 judges: Jury of 3 judges Bonus Points 10.3. Scoring the Points, Execution Jury The jury the Execution Exe will give their points 0.0 - 10.0. Jury of 4 judges: Jury of 3 judges Bonus Points 10.4. Head Judges' Responsibilities in Scoring the Points The head judge will receive the points of other evaluating judges first and check the difference in the points. If the differences are too high, the head judge calls the other judges to negotiation. The head judge records possible bonus points and penalties deducted by the head judges. Negotiations: 10.5 The First Performing Group in a Competition Category After the first performing group in the competition category, the judges always meet to negotiate within their own jury and check the differences in scores together. Judges give the scores before the negotiation. In the negotiation, all judges can change the scores but the order between the scores cannot be changed. 10.6. Penalties deducted by Head Judges Penalties are deducted from the average score of composition or execution and recorded in the minutes of the competition. 10.6.1. Penalties deducted by head judge AV (Composition Jury - Artistic Value) - Time: Length of the programme is not conforming to the regulations: deduction 0.1, Deduction 0.1 of each following full 5 seconds over or under run. - Dress: Unaesthetic dress of a dress not conforming to the regulations: deduction 0.1 for one gymnast and 0.2 for two or more gymnasts. 10.6.2. Penalties deducted by Head Judge Exe (Execution) - Passing the borderline of
competition area: - Missing gymnast: |