FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE

DE GYMNASTIQUE

FONDÉE EN 1881

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

2011

 FIG 2011
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SECTION 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS

INTRODUCTION 3
INTERPRETATION 4
Reg. 1 PURPOSE AND VALIDITY OF THE REGULATIONS 6
Reg. 1.1 Purpose 6
Reg. 1.2 Validity 6
Reg. 1.3 Scope of Application 6
Reg. 1.4 Rules, Guidelines and Codes 6

Reg. 2 FIG COMPETITIONS AND OTHER EVENTS 7

Reg. 2.1 Official Competitions 7
Reg. 2.1.1 Olympic Games 7
Reg. 2.1.2 Youth Olympic Games 7
Reg. 2.1.3 World Games 8
Reg. 2.1.4 World Championships 9
Reg. 2.1.5 World Cup Series Annual Ranking List 11
Reg. 2.1.6 World Age Group Competitions 11
Reg. 2.1.7 Other Events 11
Reg. 2.1.8 Gala Performances 11
Reg. 2.1.9 World Aerobic Gymnastics Conventions and other International Displays 12
Reg. 2.2 Choice of Venues for FIG Competitions and other events 12
Reg. 2.3 Competition Schedule 12

Reg. 3 COMPETITIONS AND OTHER EVENTS NOT ORGANISED BY

THE FIG AUTHORITIES 12
Reg. 3.1 Continental Competitions 12
Reg. 3.2 Regional Games 12
Reg. 3.3 FIG Representatives and Autonomy of Organisers in
Continental and Regional Games 12
Reg. 3.4 Competitions between Federations 13
Reg. 3.5 International Tournaments and Competitions 13
Reg. 3.6 Exhibitions and Publicity Displays 13

Reg. 4 ORGANISATION OF COMPETITIONS 15

Reg. 4.1 Entry Procedure for World Championships 15
Reg. 4.2 Changes to the Lists of Names 16
Reg. 4.3 Entry Procedure for the World Games 16
Reg. 4.4 Procedure for Drawing of Lots 17
Reg. 4.5 Organiser 18
Reg. 4.6 Attendance of Representatives of Organisers at the
Executive Committee and the Respective Technical
Committee Meetings 18
Reg. 4.7 Direction of the Competition 18
Reg. 4.8 Principal Officers Appointed by Organisers 18
Reg. 4.9 Workplan and General Programme 19
Reg. 4.10 Plurality of Offices 19
Reg. 4.11 Principal tasks of the Organiser 19
Reg. 4.11.1 Pre-Championships Bulletins 19
Reg. 4.11.2 The Competition Hall 19
Reg. 4.11.3 Gymnastic Apparatus 21
Reg. 4.11.4 Judging Requirements 21
Reg. 4.11.5 Scoring: Recording of Scores & Transmission of Information 22

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Reg. 4.11.6 Training Facilities 23

Reg. 4.11.7 Local Group Leaders 24
Reg. 4.11.8 Testing of Equipment (Warming-Up) 24
Reg. 4.11.9 FIG Contracts 26
Reg.. 4.11.10 Auxiliary Personnel 26
Reg. 4.11.11 Accommodation within Competition Hall Complex 26
Reg. 4.11.12 Medical Services 26
Reg. 4.11.13 Media Facilities 27
Reg. 4.11.14 Media and Publicity Provisions 27
Reg. 4.11.15 Access to the Competition Area 28
Reg. 4.11.16 Audience – Reserved Seating 28
Reg. 4.11.17 Security Measures 29
Reg. 4.11.18 Specific Reference to Other Requirements 29
Reg. 4.11.19 Collection of Documents 29
Reg. 4.12 Application of Organisation Requirements to Other Events 29

Reg. 5 GYMNASTS & CONTROL OF GYMNASTS 30

Reg. 5.1 General Rights of Participation in Competitions 30
Reg. 5.2 Age of Participants 30
Reg. 5.3 Control of Nationality and Age 31
Reg. 5.4 General Observations and Conduct 31
Reg. 5.5 Entry and Leaving of Competition Area 32
Reg. 5.6 Medical Attention 34
Reg. 5.7 Replacement of Gymnasts: Time Limits 34
Reg. 5.8 Competitors’ Numbers (Dossards) 34
Reg. 5.9 Doping Control 34
Reg. 5.10 Assistance by Coaches 34
Reg. 5.11 Rules of Eligibility 35
Reg. 5.12 Expenses of Competitors 35
Reg. 5.13 Competition Attire for all Disciplines 35
Reg. 5.13.1 Spaces for Publicity 35
Reg. 5.13.2 National Identity (Flag or National Emblem) 35
Reg. 5.13.3 Deductions for Omission of a National Identity 35
Reg. 5.14 Orientation Meeting 36

Reg. 6 DOPING CONTROL 36

Reg. 7 JUDGES & JUDGING OF COMPETITIONS 36

Reg. 7.1 General Principles 36
Reg. 7.2 Basis for Judging: Codes of Points and Judges Rules 36
Reg. 7.3 Development, Modification and Interpretation of Codes of Points 36
Reg. 7.4 Qualification of Judges for FIG Official Competitions : Brevets 37
Reg. 7.5 Tuition & Examination for the FIG Brevet 37
Reg. 7.6 Validity of the Brevet 37
Reg. 7.7 Registration of International Judges 38
Reg. 7.8 Organisation and Responsibility of Juries at Official Competitions of FIG 38
Reg. 7.8.1 Superior Jury 38
Reg. 7.8.2 Judges' Panels 38
Reg. 7.8.3 Jury of Appeal and Competitions’ Supervisory Board 40
Reg. 7.8.4 Reference Judges 40
Reg. 7.9 Duties of Technical Presidents Relating to Competitions 41
Reg. 7.10 Selection of Judges, Appointments, Nominations, Procedure of the Draw 41
Reg. 7.10.1 Olympic Games 41
Reg. 7.10.2 World Games 42
Reg. 7.10.3 World Championships 42
Reg. 7.10.4 Other official FIG competitions 44
Reg. 7.11 Judges' Instructions before Official Championships of FIG
the Olympic Games and the World Games 44

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Reg. 7.12 The Oath 45

Reg. 7.12.1 The Judges’ Oath 45
Reg. 7.12.2 The Athletes’ Oath 45
Reg. 7.13 Comportment of Judges and Particular Requirements 45
Reg. 7.14 Adaptation of Provisions for Judging to Competitions not
Organised by the FIG 45
Reg. 7.14.1 General Remarks 45
Reg. 7.15 Expenses of Members of Juries 46

Reg. 8 SCORING 47
Reg. 8.1 Methods of Determining Scores 47
Reg. 8.2 Score Sheets 47
Reg. 8.3 Validity of Scores 47
Reg. 8.4 Marks Review 47
Reg. 8.5 Disqualification 48

Reg. 9 PROTOCOL 49
Reg. 9.1 General Observation 49
Reg. 9.2 Special Formalities at Official Competitions of the FIG 49

Reg 10 AWARDS 49
Reg. 10.1 The design of the Medals and Diplomas 49
Reg. 10.2 Timing of Award Ceremonials 49
Reg. 10.3 Awards made at World Championships 50
Reg. 10.4 Attire 50

Reg. 11 COMPETITION APPARATUS & AUXILIARY INSTALLATIONS 50

Reg. 11.1 Requirements of Competition Apparatus 50
Reg. 11.2 Alterations to Competition Apparatus 51
Reg. 11.3 Inspection of Apparatus at Competitions 51
Reg. 11.4 Advertisements on Apparatus 51
Reg. 11.5 Auxiliary Installations 51
Reg. 11.6 Availability of Auxiliary Installation at Judges' Instructions 52
Reg. 11.7 Hand Apparatus used in Rhythmic Gymnastics 52

Reg. 12 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 52

Reg. 12.1 Official Competitions of the FIG 52
Reg. 12.2 Attendance of Representatives of Organisers at Technical Committee 53
Reg. 12.3 Expenses Relative to the Elaboration of the Work Plan & Visits to Places 53
Reg. 12.4 Financial Obligations to the FIG 53
Reg. 12.5 Continental Competitions 53
Reg. 12.6. Competitions between Federations 53
Reg. 12.6.1 Expenses of Members of the Jury 53
Reg. 12.6.2 Financial Obligations to the FIG 53
Reg. 12.6.3 Losses & Damages 54
Reg. 12.7 International Tournaments & Individual Competitions 54
Reg. 12.8 Exhibitions & Publicity Displays 54
Reg. 12.9 Doping Tests 54
Reg. 12.10 Insurances 54

REG. 13 FINAL PROVISIONS 54

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SECTION 2 SPECIAL REGULATIONS ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

Reg. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME 3

Reg. 2 SEQUENCE OF PERFORMANCE ON APPARATUS 3

Reg. 3 OPTIONAL EXERCISES 3

Reg. 4 OLYMPIC GAMES 3

Reg. 4.1 General Rule 3
Reg. 4.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 4
Reg. 4.3 National Olympic Committee Approval 5
Reg. 4.4 Tie Breaking Rules 5
Reg. 4.4.1 Qualification 5
Reg. 4.4.2 Finals 5

Reg. 5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 6

Reg. 5.1 Team and Individual World Championships 6
Reg. 5.1.1 General Layout of Programme 6
Reg. 5.1.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 6
Reg. 5.1.3 Qualifying Team and Individual Competition (Competition I) 7
Reg. 5.1.4 All-Around Finals (Competition II) 7
Reg. 5.1.5 Apparatus Finals (Competition III) 8
Reg. 5.1.6 Team Finals (Competition IV) 10
Reg. 5.1.7 Participation in Competitions II and III 10
Reg. 5.1.8 Formation of Groups and Working Order 11
Reg. 5.2 Restricted Team and Individual World Championships 13
Reg. 5.3 Individual World Championships 14
Reg. 5.3.1 Competition Programme 14
Reg. 5.3.2 Right of participation and Size of Delegation 14

Reg. 6 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT 14

SECTION 3 SPECIAL REGULATIONS RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Reg. 1 BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME 3

Reg. 2 SEQUENCE OF PERFORMANCE 3
Reg. 3 OLYMPIC GAMES 3
Reg. 3.1 Competition Programme 3
Reg. 3.1.1 Individual Competition 3
Reg. 3.1.2 Group Competition 4
Reg. 3.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 5
Reg. 3.2.1 Individual Competition 5
Reg. 3.2.2 Group Competition 6
Reg. 3.3 National Olympic Committee Approval 6

Reg. 4 WORLD GAMES 6

Reg. 4.1 Competition Programme 6
Reg. 4.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 7
Reg. 4.3 Judges 7

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Reg. 5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 8

Reg. 5.1 World Team and Individual Championships
and World Championships for Group Exercises
(Comp. I, II and III) 8
Reg. 5.1.1 General Layout of Programme 8
Reg. 5.1.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 8
Reg. 5.1.3 Team and Qualifying Individual Competition (Competition I) 9
Reg. 5.1.4 All-Around Finals (Competition II) 10
Reg. 5.1.5 Apparatus Finals (Competition III) 11
Reg. 5.1.6 Group Competitions 12
Reg. 5.1.7 General Competition 12
Reg. 5.1.8 Final using One Type of Apparatus 12
Reg. 5.1.9 Final using Two Types of Apparatus 12
Reg. 5.1.10 Determination of Qualification for Final Competitions
and Final Classification 13

Reg. 6 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT 13

Reg. 7 CHOICE OF APPARATUS 13

Reg. 7.1 Individual Exercises 13
Reg. 7.2 Group Exercises 13

Reg. 8 RESERVE GYMNASTS 14

Reg. 8.1 Individual Exercises 14
Reg. 8.1.1 Competition I 14
Reg. 8.1.2 Competition II 14
Reg. 8.2 Group exercises 14

Reg. 9 DRESS OF THE GYMNASTS 14

Reg. 10 REPETITION OF EXERCISES 14

SECTION 4 SPECIAL REGULATIONS TRAMPOLINE GYMNASTICS

Reg. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME 3

Reg. 2 OLYMPIC GAMES 4
Reg. 2.1 Competition Programme and Right of Participation 4
Reg. 2.2 Right of Participation 4
Reg. 2.3 National Olympic Committee Approval 5

Reg. 3 WORLD GAMES 5

Reg. 3.1 Competition Programme 5
Reg. 3.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegation 5
Reg. 3.2.1 Trampoline Synchro Men and Women 6
Reg. 3.2.2 Tumbling and Double Mini-Trampoline Men and Women 6
Reg. 3.3 Judges 7
Reg. 3.4 Tie Breaking Rules 7

Reg. 4 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 7

Reg. 4.1 General Layout of Programme 7
Reg. 4.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 7
Reg. 4.3 Programme 8
Reg. 4.3.1 Trampoline 8
Reg. 4.3.2 Tumbling 12
Reg. 4.3.3 Double Mini-Trampoline 13
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Reg. 5 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 14

Reg. 5.1 Trampoline 14
Reg. 5.2 Tumbling 14
Reg. 5.3 Double Mini-Trampoline 15

SECTION 5 SPECIAL REGULATIONS ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS

Reg. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME 3

Reg. 2 WORLD GAMES 3
Reg. 2.1 Competition Programme 3
Reg. 2.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 3
Reg. 2.3 Judges 4

Reg. 3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 5

Reg. 3.1 General Layout of Programme 5
Reg. 3.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 5
Reg. 3.3 Programme 6
Reg. 3.3.1 Competitions I (Qualifications) 6
Reg. 3.3.2 Competitions II (Finals) 7
Reg. 3.3.3 Competition III (Team Ranking) 7

Reg. 4 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT 7

Reg. 5 MEASUREMENT OF GYMNASTS 8

SECTION 6 SPECIAL REGULATIONS AEROBIC GYMNASTICS

Reg. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME 3

Reg. 2 WORLD GAMES 3

Reg. 2.1 Competition Programme 3
Reg. 2.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 3
Reg. 2.3 Judges 4

Reg. 3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 4

Reg. 3.1 General Layout of Programme 4
Reg. 3.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations 5
Reg. 3.3 Tie Breaking rules 6
Reg. 3.4 Starting order 7

Reg. 4 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT 7

APPENDIX A EXTRACTS FROM ARTICLES OF THE OLYMPIC PROTOCOL

APPENDIX B RULES OF ELIGIBILITY

APPENDIX C CODE OF ETHICS

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DE GYMNASTIQUE

FONDÉE EN 1881

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2011

SECTION 1
GENERAL REGULATIONS

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INTRODUCTION

These ”Technical Regulations” include Regulations for the following disciplines:

• Artistic Gymnastics
• Rhythmic Gymnastics
• Trampoline Gymnastics
• Acrobatic Gymnastics
• Aerobic Gymnastics
Regulations for Gymnastics for all are in a separate document.
These Technical Regulations conform with the Statutes of the International Gymnastics
Federation. Consequently, if any unforeseen circumstances should arise where any
Technical Regulations are at variance with the intent of any Article of the Statutes the intent
and interpretation of the said Article shall prevail and the said Regulation shall be duly
amended.
These Regulations are arranged in sections and REGs to provide for specific areas of
technical organisation and control. As it is not always possible to deal exclusively with the
various subject matters under separate headings, it has been necessary to make cross-
reference whenever the circumstances so require. Cross references may also be made to
the Statutes and the Codes of Points.
Where, in the Regulations, it is necessary to make particular provision for competitions or
events the following order of reference is observed:
• Olympic Games
• Youth Olympic Games
• World Games
• World Championships
• FIG Tournaments
• FIG Displays
• Continental Championships
• Regional Games
• Competitions between National Federations
• International Tournaments and Competitions
• Exhibitions and Displays

The structure, functions and formation of the technical authorities of the Federation - the
Technical Committees and the members of the Technical Committees - are set out in the
Statutes as well as in these regulations.

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INTERPRETATION
For the sake of brevity, the following rules shall apply in the interpretation of these
Regulations. The words standing in the first column of the table below bear the meaning set
opposite to them in the second column:
a) FIG International Gymnastics Federation
Statutes Statutes of the FIG
Regulations Technical Regulations approved by the Council for the
determination of the technical requirements of the FIG
and for ensuring the observance and/or operation of such
requirements
Congress The Congress of the FIG
Council The Council of the FIG
President President of the FIG
Executive Committee (EC) Executive Committee of the FIG
Technical Committee For the purpose of the Statutes and these Regulations,
(TC) this refers to each of the six Technical Committees
concerned with the disciplines in the definition of
”Gymnastics” below
Technical President The Technical President concerned with activity
(TC President) referred to in the context of the Regulations
Secretary General Secretary General of the FIG
Judges A Judges Artistic
E Judges Execution
D Judges Difficulty and Content
S Judges Synchronisation (TRA)
T Judges Time of Flight (TRA)
R Judges Reference Judges
Federation National Federation affiliated to the FIG
Gymnastics The sports and/or activities of Artistic Gymnastics,
Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics, Acrobatic
Gymnastics and Aerobic Gymnastics
Gymnast Any person participating in any of the activities described
under "Gymnastics" above
Discipline Any of the sports and/or activities defined in ”Gymnastics”
above
Artistic Gymnastics Competitive Gymnastics performed on prescribed
(MAG and WAG) pieces of apparatus
Rhythmic Gymnastics Competitive Gymnastics performed with the prescribed
(RG) items of hand apparatus
Trampoline Gymnastics Exercises performed on the trampoline and double mini
(TRA) trampoline as well as tumbling
Acrobatic Gymnastics Competitive gymnastics (“dynamic", "balance" and
(ACRO) “combined” exercises) performed without apparatus by
pairs, trios and groups.

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Aerobic Gymnastics Aerobic Gymnastics is a competitive gymnastics’

(AER) discipline which requires the competitor to perform
continuous complex and high intensity movement
patterns to music, which originate from traditional aerobic
dance and perfectly executed elements of difficulty.
Organiser The Organising Committee or other body or person
appointed to organise any event under the auspices of
the FIG
Codes of Points These rules prepared by the respective Technical
Committees and approved by the Executive Committee,
for the following purposes:
− the definition of the value of each element, or
combination of elements in an exercise
− the classification of penalties for performance and
execution errors
− the requirements relating to the composition of the
routines, whether compulsory or optional
− the classification of errors of composition and the
penalties applicable
− the deductions for misconduct, errors, contraventions
of the Technical Regulations or any other provisions
set out in the Codes of Points
− the provision of instructions and/or directives in
amplification of the principles and basic rules
contained in the Technical Regulations
IOC International Olympic Committee
IWGA International World Games Association

b) Words importing the singular number only shall include the plural number and vice
versa

c) Words importing the masculine gender shall also include the female gender, including
the judges who can be male or female for each of the disciplines, provided that they
fulfil the requirements of the Code of Points, the Technical Regulations and the
Judges’ Regulations.

d) Words importing persons shall include corporate bodies.

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REG. 1 PURPOSE AND VALIDITY OF THE REGULATIONS

Reg. 1.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of the Technical Regulations (TR) is to provide an authoritative
medium for the control, organisation and operation of the technical
requirements of the FIG and to provide for, and encourage, progressive
development in all aspects of gymnastics in association with the Continental
Unions, continental groups recognised under the Statutes and the federations.

Reg. 1.2 VALIDITY

The Regulations are made in accordance with the Statutes and may only be
altered or amended in conformity therewith.

Reg. 1.3 SCOPE OF APPLICATION

Except where the text otherwise provides, the Regulations apply to the
authorities of the FIG, as defined in the Statutes, to the Continental Unions, to
the federations and to any groupings of federations made in accordance with
the Statutes.

Reg. 1.4 RULES, GUIDELINES AND CODES

In addition to these Regulations the FIG, from time to time, makes Rules and
Guidelines in respect of doping control, the control of publicity material, the
organisation of the World Aerobic Gymnastics Convention and other subjects.
The Rules concerning apparatus prescribe the dimensions and functional
properties (norms) of the apparatus.
Federations and Organisers are required to ensure that they adhere to
Regulations concerned with participation in, and/or organisation of, FIG
events.
The Codes of Points - which are developed by the Technical Committees and
adopted by the Executive Committee - deal with the assessment of exercises;
the combination and content of exercises; deductions for faulty performance;
disciplinary measures for breaches by the coaches, gymnasts and judges and
the details of the organisation and control of the competition.
The Codes of Points must be read in conjunction with the Technical
regulations. In case of conflict of interpretation between the provision of any of
the Code of Points, the principles of the Technical regulations shall take
precedence.

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REG. 2 FIG COMPETITIONS AND OTHER EVENTS

Reg. 2.1 OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS

Particulars of the requirements for qualifications, competitors, judging,
organisations etc, are to be found under the following articles of this Section
and under the Sections of the different disciplines.

Reg. 2.1.1 Olympic Games

In accordance with the Statutes and Regulations of the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) the FIG, in collaboration with the federation of the country
organising the Games, is responsible for the organisation and running of the
Gymnastics competitions.
For competitions in Gymnastics at the Olympic Games, the programme, the
manner in which the competitions are run, the designation of the winner, the
formal ceremonies, together with the organisation are identical to the
provisions made for the World Championships with a few exceptions.

Reg. 2.1.1.1 Artistic Gymnastics

There are Qualifying Team and Individual Competitions (Competition I), All-
Around Finals (Competition II), Apparatus Finals (Competition III) and Team
Finals (Competition IV) for men and women in the Artistic Gymnastics
Programme of the Olympic Games.
In principle, the duration of the event is from 6 to 8 days.
Entry for these competitions is restricted by qualification (see Section 2, Reg.
4.2).

Reg. 2.1.1.2 Rhythmic Gymnastics

There are two competitions in the Rhythmic Gymnastics programme, the All-
Around Individual Competition and the Group Exercises Competition. In
principle, the duration of the event is 4 days.
Entry for these competitions is restricted by qualification (see Section 3, Reg.
3.2).

Reg. 2.1.1.3 Trampoline Gymnastics

There are individual competitions (qualifications and finals) for men and
women. In principle, the duration of the event is 2 days.
Entry for these competitions is restricted by qualification (see Section 4, Reg.
2).

Reg. 2.1.2 Youth Olympic Games

The YOG are ruled according to the decisions and rules of the IOC. They take
place every 4 years, the first time in 2010.
The competition management is the responsibility of the FIG authorities.
IOC Competences
- Fix the number of participants, gymnasts and officials
- Fix the number of judges of each discipline
- Decide the recognised disciplines
- Fix the total number of medals

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- Fix the frame of the age limit

- Fix the period of the qualifications
- Implement its directives regarding the protection of the youth
- Implement the rule that no gymnast having participated in a senior
competition may qualify for the YOG
FIG Competences
- fix the number of participants per discipline (based on the total quota)
- Fix the place, date and procedure of the qualifications, taking into
consideration the criteria of universality
- Fix the age limit for each discipline (the different limits may be different of
those mentioned in reg. 5.2)
- Nominate the judges per discipline
- Limit the difficulties of the exercises for each discipline
- Fix the competition format, including the schedules and the trainings
All the details of the competitions organised by the FIG are set out in a
separate document approved by and under the responsibility of the EC.

Reg. 2.1.3 World Games

The World Games are held in the year after the Olympic Games.

Reg. 2.1.3.1 Rhythmic Gymnastics

Individual apparatus competitions (with the four official apparatus for the
period) comprising a maximum total of 24 gymnasts.
The entry for these competitions is restricted by qualification (see Reg. 2.1.3
and Section 3, Reg. 4).

Reg. 2.1.3.2 Trampoline Gymnastics

Trampoline, Tumbling and Double Mini-Trampoline competitions
(qualifications and finals) are held in the following disciplines:
- Trampoline Men’s Synchro
- Trampoline Women’s Synchro
- Tumbling Men’s Individual
- Tumbling Women’s Individual
- Double Mini-Trampoline Men’s Individual
- Double Mini-Trampoline Women’s Individual
The entry for these competitions is restricted by qualification (see Reg. 2.1.3
and Section 4, Reg. 3).

Reg. 2.1.3.3 Acrobatic Gymnastics

Competitions are held in the following five categories:
- Mixed Pairs
- Men’s Pairs
- Women’s Pairs
- Women’s Group (3)
- Men’s Group (4)
The entry for these competitions is restricted by qualification. (see Reg. 2.1.3
and Section 5, Reg. 2)

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Reg. 2.1.3.4 Aerobic Gymnastics

Competitions are held in the following four categories:
- Individual women
- Individual men
- Mixed Pairs
- Trios (3 gymnasts, males / females / mixed)
- Groups (6 gymnasts, males / females / mixed)
The entry for these competitions is restricted by qualification. (see Reg. 2.1.3.
and Section 6, Reg. 2)

Reg. 2.1.4 World Championships

World Championships are the official FIG competitions of each of the six
disciplines.
The periods of the Championships are described in the following articles. The
FIG Executive Committee is empowered to make exceptions and, in
consultation with the Organisers, to decide the actual dates. The World
Championships must be at least 3 weeks apart from each other.
The World Championships in Artistic Gymnastics, in Rhythmic Gymnastics
and in Trampoline Gymnastics follow a sequence related to the quadrennial
holding of the Olympic Games. The World Championships in the year prior to
the Olympic Games also act as first qualifying events for the Olmypic Games.
The World Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics,
Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic Gymnastics prior to the World Games also
act as the qualifying event for the World Games.

Reg. 2.1.4.1 Artistic Gymnastics

Where Roman numerals are used they relate, respectively to:
- Qualifying Team and/or Individual Competitions: Competition I (C-I)
- All-Around Final: Competition II (C-II)
- Apparatus Finals: Competition III (C-III)
- Team Final: Competition IV (C-IV)

Year Title Period Duration

Year following the Individual World Championships
October 8 days
Olympic Games (Competitions I (qualifications), II & III)
Open Team and Individual World
Non Olympic Games
Championships October 10 days
even year
(Competitions I, II, III and IV)
Restricted Team and Individual World
Year preceding next
Championships October 10 days
Olympic Games
(Competitions I, II, III and IV)

Reg. 2.1.4.2 Rhythmic Gymnastics

Where Roman numerals are used they relate, respectively to:
- Qualifying Individual Competition
with Team ranking Competition I (C-I)
- All-Around Final: Competition II (C-II)
- Apparatus Finals: Competition III (C-III)
- General Competition for Groups Competition I (C-I)
- Finals for Groups (1 type of apparatus) Competition III (C-III)
- Finals for Groups (2 types of apparatus) Competition III (C-III)

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Year Type Month Duration

1st year after the Individual World Championships September 3 – 4 days
Olympic Games 2 gymnasts per federation
(Competitions I, II and III)
Open World Championships for
groups, General Competition (C-I)
and Finals (C-III)
nd
2 year after the Open Individual World September 7 – 8 days
Olympic Games Championships, Competition I
(qualifications and team ranking) II
and III
Open World Championships for
Groups, General Competition (C-I)
and Finals (C-III)
3rd
year after the Open Individual World September 7 – 8 days
Olympic Games Championships, 1st qualification for
the Olympic Games, Competition I
(qualifications and team ranking), II,
III
World Championships for Groups,
24 best ranked groups of the
previous World Championships,
General Competition (C-I) and Finals
(C-III)
Year of Olympic Test events
Games

NB: The places of the individual gymnasts are allocated to the Federations. Should
one or more federations do not participate, the places are allocated to the next ranked
federations.

Reg. 2.1.4.3 Trampoline Gymnastics

Year Title Period Duration

Year following the World Championships in the November 4 – 5 days
Olympic Games following categories: maximum
and year  Trampoline *
preceding next  Tumbling *
Olympic Games  Double Mini-Trampoline*
* Individual (+Synchronised in
TRA) and Team
Second year of the Individual (+ Synchronised in TRA) November 3 - 4 days
Olympic Cycle World Championships in all maximum
categories TRA, TU, DMT.

Reg. 2.1.4.4 Acrobatic Gymnastics

Year Title Period Duration

Every even year World Championships in the March 4 days
following categories: maximum
 Mixed Pairs
 Women’s Pairs
 Men’s Pairs
 Women’s Group (3)
 Men’s Group (4)

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Reg. 2.1.4.5 Aerobic Gymnastics

Year Title Period Duration

Every even year World Championships in the following June 4 days
categories: maximum
 Individual Women
 Individual Men
 Mixed Pairs
 Trios
 Groups

Reg. 2.1.5 World Cup and World Series Annual Ranking List
Under the jurisdiction of the FIG Executive Committee, World Cup and World
Series Rules are elaborated for each discipline with an annual ranking list.

Reg. 2.1.6 World Age Group Competitions

World Age Group Competitions can be organized by our affiliated Federations
or by the Continental Unions, on the basis of the Rules, which have been
defined by the Executive Committee, taking into account the principles of the
Age Group and the Academies.

Reg. 2.1.7 Other Events

International tournaments and/or competitions may be held in each discipline
at the initiative of the Executive Committee.

Reg. 2.1.8 Gala performances

The FIG in agreement with the Organising Committee may organise one Gala
(display without judging and ranking) after Olympic Games, Youth Olympic
Games and World Championships.
All invited medal winners have to participate. They will receive an amount in
addition to the prize money from the competition. This amount is 25 % of their
total prize money. In case they do not participate in the Galas no additional
amount is paid and the individual prize money earned is reduced by 25 %.
In order to guarantee a high level of performance at the FIG Galas, the
gymnasts are invited to present their competition routine or a programme
specially created for the gala, in accordance with the organisers and the
Technical Presidents concerned.
The additional costs of transportation and accommodation will be paid by the
Organizers. Only member federations are authorised to deal with the
Organizers exclusively for all payment. The organisers are responsible for the
payment. Exception: Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games .
Each Gala’s programme must be approved by the FIG Secretary General.
The amounts of prize money awarded according to ranking are determined by
the FIG Executive Committee. The prize is transferred to the Federations
participating in the Gala. Should a gymnast not present an exercise of a level
of his / her possibilities, the amount of prize money may be reduced to 75%.

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Reg. 2.1.9 World Aerobic Gymnastics Conventions and other International Displays
World Aerobic Gymnastics Conventions and other International Displays may
be organised by the Authorities of the FIG or member federations.

Reg. 2.2 CHOICE OF VENUES FOR FIG COMPETITIONS AND OTHER EVENTS
The official competitions of the FIG and other events are held at locations
decided by the Council in accordance with the Statutes.

Reg. 2.3 COMPETITION SCHEDULE

If possible the competition schedules will not begin earlier than 10.00 and end
not later than 23.00 hours.

REG. 3 COMPETITIONS AND OTHER EVENTS NOT ORGANISED BY THE

FIG AUTHORITIES

Reg. 3.1 CONTINENTAL COMPETITIONS

The organisation of continental championships and other continental
competitions in all disciplines is provided for in the Statutes. The assigning of
such competitions is the prerogative of the respective Continental Union. The
Technical Regulations of the Continental Unions have to be approved by the
Executive Committee.
The programme and order of working are based on these Technical
Regulations.
Having regard to this provision, continental organisations approved under the
Statutes may determine other details which may serve to develop all
disciplines on their continent. These include questions about the competitions
programmes, the system of running the competitions and the number of
gymnasts involved. These matters are to be made known to the FIG
Secretariat at least one year before the competitions which must be identified
by name.
The formation of continental or intercontinental teams can be authorised by
the FIG Executive Committee with the approval of the Continental Unions.

Reg. 3.2 REGIONAL GAMES

Participation in Regional Games such as the Pan-Arabic Games, the Pan-
American Games, the Mediterranean Games, the Central American and
Caribbean Games, the Asian Games etc, are permitted under the Statutes but
require the consent of the FIG. It is, therefore, the function of the federation of
the organising country to communicate with the FIG. The FIG is entitled to
send a representative (E.C. member and/or technical delegates) to these
events who shall have the power to intervene.

Reg. 3.3 FIG REPRESENTATIVES AND AUTONOMY OF ORGANISERS

IN CONTINENTAL AND REGIONAL GAMES
The organisation and the running of continental championships or regional
games are within the competence of the Continental Unions or the regional
bodies concerned, provided the Statutes, Regulations and Codes of the FIG
are observed.

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The FIG is entitled to send delegates to these events (representatives

of the EC and/or technical delegates). These representatives have the
authority to intervene.

Reg. 3.4 COMPETITIONS BETWEEN FEDERATIONS

Each federation has the right to arrange competitions with other federations.
Competitions which promote the development of friendly relations are entirely
in the hands of each federation. With the aim of ensuring a uniform
organisation of competitions, the conditions of the meeting must be stipulated
in writing. Regard should be given to the points made in these Regulations
concerning the following:
- time and place of the competition
- nature of the competition
- programme
- designation of the winner
- protocol ceremony and awards
The arrangements made are to be strictly respected by the Federations. The
instructions regarding the judges and judging (Reg. 7) have to be observed
according to the nature of the competition.
The programme and running procedure are agreed between the participating
federations but based on the provisions of these Technical Regulations.
Details on these subjects, together with other administrative and technical
details, are to be made known to those taking part by a written document.
With the consent of the FIG, and by mutual agreement between the
federations involved, modifications may be allowed to accommodate the
particular needs of the competition.
While the rights of participation, entry procedures and other organisational
questions are by agreement between the participating federations, all
international meetings arranged by federations are to be brought to the
attention of the FIG.

Reg. 3.5 INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS AND COMPETITIONS

In addition to international matches, international tournaments and
competitions for individual gymnasts (or groups in RG) constitute another form
of international competition. They may be organised taking into account these
Regulations and they must likewise be brought to the attention of the FIG.
The programme and running procedure are decided by the organising
federation but based on the provisions of these Regulations.
However, competitions (qualifying events, etc) at continental cups or
championships are exempt from these directives and are the direct
responsibility of the Continental Union concerned.

Reg. 3.6 EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICITY DISPLAYS

Independently of the competitions and events mentioned in the preceding
Regulations, federations have the right to organise exhibitions and publicity
displays for the development of all disciplines.
The organisation is the responsibility of the federation proposing the event or,
should the occasion arise, of the federation appointed by the FIG. It is not
obligatory for the programme to include all apparatus. It may be adapted to

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local conditions and it may be mixed (Men's and Women's Artistic

Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Tumbling and Double Mini-
Trampoline, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic Gymnastics). There will be no
judging of the exercises demonstrated.
Big events of this nature must be brought to the notice of the FIG at least one
year before they are held so that the support of the FIG and federations may
be assured. It is even of more importance for the event to figure on the
international calendar.
The notification to the FIG must include the following information:
- programme and the timetable of the event
- apparatus used
- number of participants and federations involved
- financial conditions
Notification to the FIG is not necessary in cases where federations organise
exhibitions and publicity displays involving their own gymnasts solely and for
the normal requirement of development, publicity and revenue production of
the federation concerned.

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REG. 4 ORGANISATION OF COMPETITIONS

Reg. 4.1 ENTRY PROCEDURE FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Registration is effected by completing the official forms which are sent out to
all federations, at the required time, by the Secretary General.
The Provisional Registration form, duly completed, must be in the hands of
the Secretary General at least five months before the date of the competition.
If the Provisional Registration was missed or was late, before the Definite
Registration can be made, a penalty fee, fixed by the Council*, must be paid
The Definitive Registration form, duly completed, must be in the hands of
the Secretary General at least three months before the start of the
Competition.
In the Definitive Registration it is possible to make other nominations than in
the Provisional Registration (e.g. team instead of individuals or vice versa).
If a federation entered the Provisional Registration, but missed the Definitive
Registration deadline, a late Definitive Registration will be accepted if the
Registration is in the hands of the General Secretary before the drawing of
lots and if the federation pays an extra Registration Fee fixed by the Council
For Artistic Gymnastics, the federations have to send the nominative
registration of the judges MAG and WAG together with the definitive
registration of the gymnasts.
The Nominative List of gymnasts, reserve gymnasts (where applicable),
judges and officials must be in the hands of the Secretary General in principle
at least 4 weeks before the start of the Competition. Biographical details of
participating gymnasts have to be updated by the Federations themselves, if
possible via Intranet. Advertising on competition attire will be controlled at the
competition based on the Rules for Advertising and Publicity.
The list must contain the following:
- Family name(s)
- First name(s)
- Date of birth (day - month - year)
For Rhythmic gymnastics only: Particular attention must be given as to the
apparatus chosen for Competition I as well as the starting order of the 3
gymnasts, with the indication of the proposed day.
The requisite Entry Fee* must be paid on the corresponding date of the
dispatch of the Definite Registration Form. (In principle, in the case of either
none or partial participation, the inscription fee will not be reimbursed.
If at the definitive registration a federation registers a team and the team is
not participating at the championships the federation has to pay a fine fixed by
the Council*. If a federation changes its definite registration from a team to
individuals, the individual gymnasts are not allowed to participate before the
fine is paid.
Note: The fees and fines fixed by the Council at the meeting 2002, to be paid to the FIG, are
as follows:

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Entry Fee Teams CHF 200

Individual Gymnasts (per gymnast) CHF 50
Fine after missing the Provisional Entry or late Entry CHF 1’000
Fine after missing the Definite Entry or late Entry CHF 1’500
Fine after missing Nominative Entry orlate Nominative Entry CHF 1’000
Fine for not participating with a team or participation with CHF 1’000
individuals only after Definitive Entry with team

Reg. 4.2 CHANGES TO THE LISTS OF NAMES

1. After the draw, no gymnast can be added to the number of gymnast as
declared in the Definitive Registration. No additional gymnasts may appear
on the Nominative Registration and at accreditation.
2. At the deadline of the Nominative Registration, the names of the gymnasts
have to be declared (as per the number declared in the Definitive
Registration)
3. If gymnasts get injured or ill before the arrival at the place of the
competition (between the Nominative Registration and Accreditation), the
injured or sick gymnasts can be replaced by another gymnast (and
accredited) upon arrival. An up-dated nominative list has to be given to the
organizing committee and a copy to the FIG upon arrival.
4. In the case of injuries or illness between the time of accreditation and until
24 hours prior to the beginning of Competition I (qualifications), the
federation is allowed to change accreditations. The gymnast injured or ill
must return his accreditation and a other gymnast can be accredited.
5. 60 min prior to the beginning of each phase of the competition (with
medical certificate verified by the official FIG / OC medical doctor), a
gymnast can be substituted. The substitute shall take exactly the same
place as the replaced gymnast.
6. After 24 hours prior to the beginning of Competition I, no accreditations can
be changed. The 24 hour period is from the start of the day of Competition
1 for the respective team.
7. For artistic gymnastics, it is understood that 24 hours prior to the beginning
of Competition IV, federations can replace gymnasts, but only from the
max. 6+1 you had accredited at the time of 24 hours prior to Competition I.
8. In competition IV if an injury occurs during warm-up time, or during the
competitions, a substitution is only allowed if the Superior Jury is
immediately informed and if the replacement is designated exactly into the
place drawn.
For Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games, IOC rules apply.
In exceptional cases, the Technical President concerned may accept a relevant change.

Reg. 4.3 ENTRY PROCEDURE FOR THE WORLD GAMES

The entry procedure is notified to the federations concerned by the Secretary
General

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Reg. 4.4 PROCEDURE FOR DRAWING OF LOTS

In those cases where it is necessary to draw lots in advance of a Competition
(i.e. excluding those drawings of lots which take place during the course of a
Competition) the following procedure will be followed:
1. The drawing of lots will take place within two weeks after the deadline of
the definitive entry.
2. The federations will be informed by the Secretary General at least one
month beforehand of the time and place of the drawing of lots and they will
be entitled to be present at the draw.
3. The Media will be informed and allowed to send representatives and the
Local Authority, in whose area the draw will be held, will be invited to send
representatives.
4. The lots shall be drawn by a “neutral” person manually or by computer.
5. The draw will decide the order in which the lot for each team, or gymnast,
will be drawn and determine the order in which the team or gymnast will
commence to compete in the Competition.
6. For the health and safety of gymnasts, FIG has accepted that
gymnasts competing in multiple finals require 10 minutes to recover
before competing again.
The draw is done in advance and therefore may not allow for this
recovery period. Rather than measuring in minutes this recovery
period, it has been translated to be equal to 4 competition
performances. This also includes judging time.
In RG and AER Gymnastics the draw will be adjusted according to
this principle. If a gymnast or group compete 7th in one rotation and
are drawn in positions 1-3 in the next rotation the new starting
position will become 4th. If a gymnast or group compete last in a
rotation and are drawn in positions 1-4 in the next rotation the new
starting position will be 5th.
This adjustment, if necessary, will be made by the Technical
President and once the qualifying gymnasts are determined an
adjusted draw and start list will be produced by Longines.
This principle applies for all following rotations and also during other
final competitions.

Examples (Prínciples)
Draw Authorised modifications
1–A 1–A 1-A
2–B 2–B 2–B
3–C 3–C 3–C
4–D 4 --G 4-D
5-E 5–D 5 -- H
6–F 6–E 6–E
7–G 7–F 7–F
8–H 8–H 8-G

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Reg. 4.5 ORGANISER

The federation, designated by the FIG is responsible for the organisation of
the World Championships (see also Art. 4.11.2).
It undertakes to ensure the impeccable running of the Championships in an
adequate hall; to prepare the event in conformity with the provisions of these
Technical Regulations; and, in collaboration with the Technical Committees, to
assume responsibility for all the costs of organisation and publicity in
accordance with any agreement entered into with the proper authorities of the
FIG and with any agency appointed by the FIG.

Reg. 4.6 ATTENDANCE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ORGANISERS AT THE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE RESPECTIVE TECHNICAL
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Organisers of official FIG competitions are obliged, upon the demand of the
FIG President, to send a representative to sessions of the Executive
Committee. Likewise, they are obliged, upon the demand of the President of
the Technical Committees, to send a representative to sessions of the
Technical Committees concerned.
The expenses of these representatives are charged to the Organiser (see
Reg. 12.2).

Reg. 4.7 DIRECTION OF THE COMPETITION

The direction of the Competition is in the hands of the respective Technical
Committee.
The TC takes all necessary decisions for the smooth running of the
Competitions; in collaboration with the Organiser, and supervises the work of
the judges and instructs them in their tasks.

Reg. 4.8 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS APPOINTED BY ORGANISER

The under-mentioned principal officers are appointed by the organiser with the
agreement of the Technical Committee.
a) Local Technical Director
This officer works under the direction of the Technical President. He
directs and supervises all the personnel involved at the scene of the
competition. He must possess the appropriate gymnastics technical
knowledge.
b) Head of Personnel for Equipment
This Officer, who is subordinate to the Local Technical Director, is
responsible for the setting-up, maintenance and condition of the
apparatus.
c) Head of Scoring Office
This officer is subordinate to the Local Technical Director but works in
direct liaison with the Technical President. He is responsible for
supervising the scoring arrangements and the dissemination of scores to
all concerned.

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Reg. 4.9 WORKPLAN AND GENERAL PROGRAMME

The Workplan and General Layout of the Programme is elaborated and
decided by the Secretary General in close cooperation with the Technical
Presidents and Organising Committee. The responsibility for the detailed
competition and training schedule as well as the schedule for podium training
is of the Technical Presidents.
It caters for the technical aspects of the organisation. It must include, among
others, the definite timetable of the competitions, the formation of groups of
teams and individual gymnasts, information regarding the exact time for the
assembly of those taking part and of judges, the timetable of the judges'
conference, the orientation meeting, the names of the rooms in which these
various meetings take place, the manufacture and model of the equipment to
be used.
The Presidents of the Technical Committees and the Secretary General are
required to take appropriate measures for the plan of work to be in possession
of federations and other people concerned six weeks at the latest before the
Competitions.

Reg. 4.10 PLURALITY OF OFFICES

The members of the FIG authorities, the judges, the local Technical Director,
the members of the Scoring Office and the personnel concerned with
equipment must be responsible only for the tasks assigned to them. They do
not have the right to direct a team or to participate in other work asked by any
Federation or the organisers. This rule is valid for the Olympic Games, Youth
Olympic Games and the World Championships.
A coach is only entitled to represent one Federation at the official FIG
competitions.
Reg. 4.11 PRINCIPAL TASKS OF THE ORGANISER
The organiser must take all measures, during the preparation period as well
as during the actual competition, to contribute to the success of the
Championships. Some of the principal measures to be taken are shown under
appropriate sub headings.

Reg. 4.11.1 Pre-Championships Bulletins

Bulletins of information should be printed, and sent to the FIG federations and
other interested organisations, giving information concerning the organisation
and running of the World Championships.

Reg. 4.11.2 The Competition Hall

This must be of a nature commensurate with the prestige of the World
Championships.
In principle, the hall must have the following minimum seating for Spectators:
- Artistic Gymnastics 6.000
- Rhythmic Gymnastics 4.000
- Trampoline Gymnastics 3.000
- Acrobatic Gymnastics 3.000
- Aerobic Gymnastics 3.000
The temperature of the hall must be at least 20°C when in use and the lighting
should be at a standard of at least 1500 lux but not designed in a manner to
dazzle the gymnasts.

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There must be effective and visible separation of the competition area and the
accommodation for spectators.
Suitable and sufficient accommodation must be available in the immediate
vicinity of the hall, and linked to it, to provide a "warming up" area with access
reserved to participants only.
For Artistic Gymnastics the installation of a podium respecting the FIG
Apparatus Norms is necessary. A distance of sufficient safety, between the
apparatus and the edge of the podium is essential.
For Rhythmic Gymnastics the hall must have a minimum height of 8 metres
(recommendation: 10 to 14 m). Working surfaces of 13 m by 13 m (exterior of
the line) are compulsory and a safety zone (also carpeted) of 50 cm width as
a minimum must be provided along the edge of the floor area.
The working surface must correspond to FIG standards. The safety distance
between the working surface and the spectators must be at least 4 metres.
The number and arrangement of Competition Halls and working surfaces shall
be laid down by agreement between the TC RG and the Organising
Committee of the Competition.
For Trampoline Gymnastics the competition hall must have a minimum
height of 8 metres (10 to 12 m preferably). The hall must be equipped with
four Trampolines incl. end decks and with floor covering of the same brand
and model, two Double Mini-Tramps with landing areas and with floor
covering, one Tumbling Track with landing area floor covering, one
springboard and seven spotter mats.
The above equipment must have been tested successfully by one of the
official FIG testing institutes and conform to the FIG Norms and the
manufacturer must already have an FIG Certificate for each piece of
equipment one year prior to the competition which does not expire before the
end of the event.
The organiser must nominate the chosen brand of equipment at least one
year prior to the competition and inform the FIG Secretary General of this
decision.
For Acrobatic Gymnastics the competition hall must have a minimum height
of 8 metres (10 to 12 m preferably). The length must be minimum 45 metres
and the width 30 metres.
The hall must be equipped at minimum with
- a spring gymnastic type floor (identical to an Artistic Gymnastics floor) of
12 by 12 metres square working surface (incl. boundary lines)
- landing mats with a thickness of minimum 20cm to maximum 50 cm for the
Men’s Group Balance Exercise
- sufficient tables and chairs for all the various juries as requested by the
President of the TC ACRO.
The floor (identical to an Artistic Gymnastics floor) and the landing mats must
have been tested in one of the official FIG testing institutes, and conform to
the FIG Apparatus Norms. It must be approved by the Executive Committee.
For Aerobic Gymnastics the Podium on which the competition takes place is
80 cm to 140 cm high and closed off at the rear with a background. The
Podium can be no less than 14 m x 14 m in size.
The competition floor must be 12m x12m. It must have a clearly marked
competition area of 7m x 7m for Individuals, and 10m x 10m for Mixed

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Pairs, Trios and Groups. The marking tape must be black and of 5 cm width.
The competition floor must conform to the FIG Apparatus Norms and must be
approved by the FIG. Only floors with an FIG Certificate may be used at
competitions.

Reg. 4.11.3 Gymnastic Apparatus

Apparatus and landing mats, conforming to the prescribed standards, must be
properly erected and maintained including the necessary appliances (CD
recorder, amplifiers, decibel counter etc.) for the purpose of musical
accompaniment to Women's Floor Exercises, Rhythmic Gymnastics,
Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic Gymnastics. At all international
competitions where FIG affiliated federations participate, all apparatus must
have an FIG certificate. The organisers and the apparatus manufacturer are
responsible for the application of this rule. See also the FIG Apparatus Norms.
In Artistic Gymnastics the height of the Rings, the High Bar as well as the
height of the Uneven Bars may be changed after application to the respective
TC President.
For Rhythmic Gymnastics, a zone of control must be provided for checking of
the apparatus proposed to be used by the gymnasts. Personnel, qualified to
carry out such checks, as well as the apparatus control table certified by the
FIG, must also be provided.

Reg. 4.11.4 Judging Requirements

Suitable provision must be made, in conjunction with the Technical President,
for the seating of all those involved in the judging process.
The height of the stepped podiums for the judges must ensure that the judges
seated on the first step are able (under competition lightening conditions) to
see clearly the back line marking of the floor area for all disciplines.

Reg. 4.11.4.1 Technical equipment

For the following competitions:

A. International level and multi-sports Games:

- Olympic Games
- Youth Olympic Games
- World Games
- World Championships
- Commonwealth Games
- Asian Games
- African Games
- Pan American Games
- University Games
the organisers must provide a high quality video system (at least DVD
definition) which allows the recording, storage and provision of compilation of
the recorded images for the Difficulty Judges, the Superior Jury, the President
of the Superior Jury, the Jury of Appeal and for the FIG President or his
representative. For World Championships, the FIG provides such a system.
During the competition, the system must be able to redisplay in real time,
normal speed, slow motion or fixed image, the different sequences and the
registered scores:

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- of one single apparatus for the Difficulty/Content Judges’ Panel of the

apparatus and the Apparatus Supervisor;
- of all gymnasts and all apparatus, even already performed, exclusively for
the President of the Superior Jury, the Jury of Appeal and the FIG
President.
B. For Continental Championships, all other Multi-sports Games not
mentioned under A) as well as for major international competitions, the
technical equipment mentioned above is strongly recommended, but not
compulsory. If the organisers do not provide such a system, they have to
provide the necessary video equipment for the recording and showing of each
gymnast's exercise: 6 for Men's competitions; 4 for Women's competitions; 2
for Rhythmic Gymnastics, 3 for Trampoline Gymnastics, 2 for Acrobatic
Gymnastics and 2 for Aerobic Gymnastics. These video systems must be
immediately available in case an exercise needs to be reviewed. The
Organiser must send a copy of these video films to the members of the
Technical Committees, through the medium of the Secretary General, with as
short a delay as possible.
A telephonic or similar installation must be available to ensure requisite
communication between these involved in the judging process (superior jury
and panel of judges).
Efficient means must be taken to ensure a prompt communication between
the Technical President and Local Technical Director.
In Trampoline Gymnastics, a time measuring device must be available

Art. 4.11.4.2 Video cameras

With the exception of the cameras necessary to the system mentioned under
Reg. 4.11.4.1 A and Reg. 4.11.4.1 B, those of the Host Broadcaster (HB) and
the other Rights Holders (RT), any other video or TV camera can be
prohibited in the competition hall in order to protect the TV rights (see also
Media Rules).
The copy right of the technical videos belongs to the FIG. The FIG shall sell
these technical videos to the federations, coaches, gymnasts, individuals or
any other interested person through its official website.
If the FIG or the organiser cannot provide the films for the federations, the
latter must be given the possibility of making video films for their own use (non
commercial use). A fee for this facility can be required by the FIG.

Reg. 4.11.5 Scoring: Recording of Scores & Transmission of Information

Equipment must be provided, and maintained for the following purposes:
a) recording the scores given by each judge and transmitting them to the
Superior Jury
b) providing rapid inter-communication between the Superior Jury and the
Judges Panels
The following information is displayed / distributed:
Score boards in the competition hall:
For each exercise: Total score of each jury, the penalties, the final score of
the exercise and the rank as follows for all disciplines:
A score (Artistic), E score (Execution), D score (Difficulty/Content)

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S score (Synchro), Time of flight (T)

To the Federations, after each phase of the competition:

See information at the score boards in the competition hall.
(details of scores on paper identical to those shown on the score board)
To the Federations, at the end of the competition / championships:
Complete statement of results, including the scores awarded by each judge

Reg. 4.11.6 Training Facilities

Several training halls (depending upon the size of the entry) must be available
for pre-competition training. In the case of Artistic Gymnastics, the halls
must be separated to provide for Men's and Women's Gymnastics and each
equipped with a complete set of apparatus identical to those to be used in the
Competition. For Rhythmic Gymnastics, each hall must have one regulation-
type floor area covered with the requisite type of carpet. For Trampoline
Gymnastics each hall must be equipped as described for the competition hall
in Reg. 4.11.2 the height must be a minimum of 8m. All equipment must be of
the same brand as in the competition hall. For Acrobatic Gymnastics each
hall must be equipped with a floor and landing mats identical to the ones used
in the competition hall. For Aerobic Gymnastics each hall must be equipped
with a floor identical to the one used in the competition hall.
The necessary appliances for musical accompaniment for Women's Floor
Exercises, Rhythmic Gymnastics Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic
Gymnastics must be provided in each training hall.
In the case of the Artistic World Team & Individual Championships, the
training halls must be at the disposal of gymnasts during, at least 5 training
days including 4 days podium training days prior to the start of the
competition. For Rhythmic Gymnastics, the World Team & Individual
Championships must have training halls available for, at least, 4 to 6 days
prior to the start of the competition, according to the decision of the Executive
Committee in conjunction with the organising federation.
The Organiser must ensure that proper control is exercised over the use of
the training halls and that only the accredited members of the delegations and
any authorised representatives of the FIG Authorities, are permitted entry
during a training session, according to the FIG Accreditation Rules.
With the consent of the Technical President and the head of delegation
concerned, other accredited personnel may be admitted during the
delegation's training sessions.
Arrangements must be made for the following opportunities to be afforded for
training:
a) For Artistic Gymnastics
4 hours per day for each team or group in 2 sessions, comprising 1 and a
half and 2 and a half hours.
The minimum time between the two daily training sessions for a team,
individual gymnasts or a group must be 4 hours. The trainings schedule
must be approved by the respective Technical President.

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b) For Rhythmic Gymnastics

2 hours per day for federations participating in a single competition
(individual exercises or group exercises).
3 hours per day for federations participating in two competitions (individual
exercises and group exercises).
c) For Trampoline Gymnastics
Sufficient training halls must be made available at least two days prior to
the competition to allow each participating federation at least one training
session of 1 ½ hours per day.
The training schedule must be approved by the President of the TC.
Included in the above-mentioned training sessions, at least one training
session must be in the competition hall with lighting and other conditions as
during the competition.
d) For Acrobatic Gymnastics
Sufficient training halls must be made available at least 2 days prior to the
competition to allow each participating federation two hours training per
day in one or two sessions. At least one session must be in the
competition hall with lighting and other conditions comparable to those for
the competition.
The training schedule must be approved by the President of the TC
Acrobatic Gymnastics.
e) For Aerobic Gymnastics
Sufficient training halls must be made available at least 2 days prior to the
competition to allow each participating federation two training sessions.
The training schedule must be approved by the President of the TC
Aerobic Gymnastics.
The Organisers may provide training facilities in advance of the prescribed
days.

Reg. 4.11.7 Local Group Leaders

The Organiser puts a local group leader at the disposal of every team or
group for the purpose of effecting liaison between the team and those
directing the competitions.

Reg. 4.11.8 Testing of Equipment (Warm-Up)

A warm-up period of at least one hour, in the warm-up hall adjacent to the
competition hall or in the competition hall, is to be accorded to the gymnasts.
The equipment in the warm-up hall must be the same as in the competition
hall.
a) Artistic Gymnastics
Before the start of the competition the equipment can be tested.
The touch warm-up for Competitions I, II and IV will take place on the
podium. Each gymnast is entitled to a 'warm-up' period of 30 seconds
except that, in the case of uneven bars and parallel bars, a period of 50
seconds (including the preparation of the bars) is allowed in all
Competitions.

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Prior to the start of Competitions III, a timed/controlled warm-up period of

at least one hour accorded to the gymnasts will take place in the
competition hall up to 30 minutes before the start of the competition. The
warm-up immediately before Competition III will take place in the warm-up
hall only.
The warm-up hall must be on a convenient distance from the Competition
hall, and on the same level, and should be reached easily in due course.
The concerned Technical President must control the distance between the
warm-up hall and the competition hall, and approve the warm-up
conditions.

b) Rhythmic Gymnastics
The gymnasts (including groups) are obliged to have their hand apparatus
checked before each exercise of the competition. Also, they must be given
the possibility, during training sessions, to have a preliminary check to
assure themselves that their apparatus conforms to the standards
prescribed in the Code of Points.

c) Trampoline Gymnastics
Trampoline
Immediately prior to the preliminary routines and the final routines each
competitor will be allowed max. 30 seconds warm-up on the competition
apparatus. Warming up on the competition equipment during the actual
competition may be eliminated if equivalent equipment is provided in an
adjacent hall.
Tumbling and Double Mini-Trampoline
Immediately prior to the preliminaries and the finals all competitors will be
allowed two warm-up passes. This may be eliminated if equivalent
equipment is provided in an adjacent hall.

d) Acrobatic Gymnastics
Before the start of each rotation, each pair and group is entitled to warm up
for 5 minutes in groups of max 6 on a floor and under conditions, which are
comparable to that of the competition hall. Only in exceptional
circumstances will warm-up be allowed in the competition arena. If
possible, a small area will be available, close to the competition floor area
but not in the view of spectators, so the competitors can remain warm
whilst waiting to be called.
A rehearsal on stage (Podium Training) is provided for each pair and/or
group for a period of 5 minutes, in the morning of the day of competition or
the previous day. One full training session on the podium is arranged
during the 2 days of official training preceding a competition.
e) Aerobic Gymnastics
A rehearsal on stage (Podium training) is provided for each competitor
and/or group for a period of 3 minutes, in the morning of the day of the
competition and/or the previous day.

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Reg. 4.11.9 FIG Contracts

In cases where the FIG have entered into contracts for the supply of services
and/or equipment, the Organiser of an official FIG Competition is obliged to
utilise such services and/or equipment unless otherwise agreed with the
authorities of the FIG.
The Secretary General will inform the Organisers of any contract.

Reg. 4.11.10 Auxiliary Personnel

With the aim of ensuring efficient running of competitions, it is essential to
provide a sufficient number of assistants who may be put at the disposal of
those directing the competitions.
These comprise:
− group leaders for teams and individual gymnasts
− a Secretary for each Judges’ Panel and a technician to look after the
technical installations for judges,
− a technician for the equipment of the calculations office,
− a team to set up the apparatus and continually be available to intervene if
necessary
− a team to erect the podium for the formal ceremonies and to assist in the
carrying out of these ceremonies
− personnel to check the licences of the athletes and judges’ passports
regarding nationality (athletes and judges) and age (athletes)
− personnel to control the advertising and publicity on the competition attire
of the athletes
− a sufficient number of personnel to supervise the preparation of gymnasts
prior to their entry into the hall
− ushers for the public
− personnel to check the apparatus for Rhythmic Gymnastics
− line judges and time judges (these must be breveted judges) if necessary
− for Rhythmic Gymnastics, a person to regulate the entry of the individual
gymnasts and groups into the competition hall
− for Acrobatic Gymnastics, an anthropometrist to measure athletes
− other necessary staff.

All above-mentioned people must be totally trustworthy and well trained at a

level commensurate with their tasks.

Reg. 4.11.11 Accommodation within Competition Hall Complex

In addition to the rooms required for the function of the Organiser, the
following accommodation is required for the authorities of the FIG and the
Judges:
− offices for the President and Secretary General
− offices for the Technical Committees
− resting area for the persons engaged in the judging process

Reg. 4.11.12 Medical Services

An official doctor and therapist must be provided together with a suitably
equipped first-aid room.

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Speedy means of securing hospital treatment must also be secured. Essential

emergency services are to be available within the competition area and an
emergency resuscitation mobile unit must be stationed immediately outside
the Competition Hall.
Appropriate emergency medical services must also be provided at the training
halls and the warming-up hall.
See also recommendations / prescriptions in the Medical Rules (worked out
by the EC).
The arrangements for Medical Services must be approved by the EC/FIG.

Reg. 4.11.13 Media Facilities

A local Media Liaison Officer must be appointed following consultation with the
FIG Media Commission. The Officer should be a member of the Organisation
Committee or, otherwise, in constant communication with the Committee to
ensure efficient and sufficient facilities for the representatives of the Media.

Reg. 4.11.14 Media and Publicity Provisions

Publicity on Clothing and National Emblem
Advertising and Publicity and national emblems on competitive clothing are
permitted according to the FIG Rules for Advertising and Publicity as
approved by the Executive Committee. Stipulations concerning the national
emblems are also included in these Rules.
Press and Media Conferences
At FIG events, federations are responsible for the proper and timely
appearance of the medalists at press and media conferences. Gymnasts must
appear in the press interview area as follows:

Artistic Gymnastics Team • World Team Champions only

• 1 representative from second and third team
All Around • The three Medallists
Apparatus • World Champions only

Rhythmic Gymnastics Team • World Team Champions only

Individual • 1 representative from second and third team
All Around • The three Medallists
Apparatus • World Champions only
Rhythmic Gymnastics All Around • World Group Champion only
Groups • 1 representative from second and third
group
Per Apparatus • World Group Champion only
• 1 representative from second and third
group

Trampoline Gymnastics Individuals • All medallists

Synchro • All medallists
Team • World Team Champions only
• 1 representative from second and third team

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Acrobatic Gymnastics Pairs • All medallists

Groups • World Champions only
• 1 representative from second and third team
Team • Coach plus 1 of the medallists
Aerobic Gymnastics Individuals • All medallists
Mixed Pairs • All medallists
others • World Team Champions only
• 1 representative from second and third team
Any federation which does not ensure that the athletes appear as stated
above, at all official FIG events, will be fined immediately for each infraction*.
For Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games the appearance requirements
will be according to IOC Rules.
The amount of the fine has been fixed by the Council in 2000 at CHF 2’000.-.

Reg. 4.11.15 Access to the Competition Area

The Competition is accessible according to the Accreditation Rules, to the
members of the various juries, competing gymnasts and their accredited
coaches, to local group leaders, to the auxiliary personnel of the Jury, to the
President of the FIG Medical Commission, to the official doctor, to the team
doctors, and medical personnel, to persons concerned with the apparatus. All
these persons must receive a special accreditation card.
A team medical person is permitted to accompany the gymnasts and coaches
during all Competitions.
Interpreters may not enter upon the competition area without the authority of
the Technical President concerned. The Competition Area is strictly forbidden
to all other persons.

Reg. 4.11.16 Audience - Reserved Seating

An efficient public address system is essential and, in addition to the display
of scores (as mentioned in 4.11.5 above), it is desirable to have large-scale
electronic information panels at each end of the competition hall.
Among other information, announcements should be made that flash-light
photography is not permitted and that video recordings for commercial
purposes - without official consent - are also prohibited.
At official competitions of the FIG, reserved places are to be put at the
disposal of the following:
− Presidents, or a representative, from each of the federations taking part
− Official judges who are not working
− Gymnasts whose sub-divisions are resting
− Doctors and physiotherapists from the teams
− Representatives of the Press, Radio, Television,
− Photographers and other operatives
− Authorised officials
− Guests of honour (FIG Honorary Members, Olympic champions, World
champions, FIG partners)
In addition, places must be provided for those members of the Executive
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Honorary Awards of the FIG who have signified their intention to be present.
These places must be chosen having regard to the dignity of the FIG
representatives.

Reg. 4.11.17 Security Measures

The Organiser must liaise with the requisite authorities to ensure that
adequate security measures are taken for the protection of delegations during
the course of the official events of the FIG.
The Organiser must take measures to ensure that no encroachment of
members of the audience, upon the competition hall, takes place.

Reg. 4.11.18 Specific Reference to Other Requirements

The particular attention of the Organisers is drawn to other organisational
requirements set out in the following sections of these Regulations:
− Judges' Instructions - Reg. 7.11
− Competition Apparatus & Auxiliary Installations - REG. 11
− Doping Control - Reg. 6
− Protocol & Awards – Reg. 9 and 10
− Financial Provisions - Reg. 12
− Insurance - Reg. 12.10
− Orientation meeting with participating federations - Reg. 5.14

Reg. 4.11.19 Collection of documents

The accreditation centre must collect the following at the time of accreditation
from each Federation or at the time stated in the Technical Regulations for the
specific discipline.
- Confirmation of participation in C-IV
- Confirmation of rejection of participation in C-II & C - III
- Start Orders for Competition I & IV (24 hours prior – see Reg. 4.2)
- Entry into Competition I Qualification for Vault Finals (Submit with Start
Order for Competition I)
- New Elements (24 hours prior to the start of podium training)
- Permission to raise the apparatus (24 hours prior to the start of podium
training)
These documents must be forwarded to the appropriate Technical President
in the required time frame.

Reg. 4.12 APPLICATION OF ORGANISATION REQUIREMENTS TO OTHER EVENTS

The foregoing Reg. 4.2 to 4.11.16 inclusive apply, as modified for the
particular circumstances, to the organisation of the Olympic Games, Youth
Olympic Games and to the World Games.
They should also be used as a pattern for all competitions held under the
aegis of the FIG but not directly under its control.
Specific additional organisational instructions are as follows:
a) Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games
The FIG is responsible for the organisation of the Competition in liaison
with the Organiser accredited by the International Olympic Committee
(IOC). (See also Reg. 2.1.1).

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b) World Games
The FIG is responsible for the organisation of the competition in liaison
with the Organising Committee of the World Games (See also Reg. 2.1.2).

REG. 5 GYMNASTS & CONTROL OF GYMNASTS

Reg. 5.1 GENERAL RIGHTS OF PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIONS AND LICENCE

Official FIG competitions are open to gymnasts who:
− belong to a federation affiliated to the FIG
− have the nationality of the federation in accordance with the FIG Statutes,
Technical Regulations and the Olympic provisions
− fulfil the requirements of the Statutes
− fulfil specified performance prerequisites (.i.e. limits).
− have a valid licence as long as the prescriptions of the rules elaborated by
the FIG Executive Committee are respected

Reg. 5.2 AGE OF PARTICIPANTS

For the official senior competitions of the FIG and for the Olympic
Games the participants must, in the year of the competition, have the
following minimum age:

Seniors
Men's Artistic Gymnastics: 16 years old
Women's Artistic Gymnastics: 16 years (except that in the year
immediately preceding the Olympic
Games, gymnasts of 15 years of age are
authorised to participate in the World
Championships). From 2009, 16 years
without exception.
Rhythmic Gymnastics: 16 years old
Trampoline Gymnastics: 18 years old for Olympic Games
17 years old for all events in the open
category (senior/adult) such as World
Championships, Continental
Championships, World Cup Series,
International competitions etc.
Acrobatic Gymnastics: 15 years old
Aerobic Gymnastics: 18 years old

For all disciplines: gymnasts who have participated in a Senior World

Championships, Senior Continental Championships, World Cup competitions,
Multi-sport Games, may not participate in Junior competitions afterwards.

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Juniors
Men's Artistic Gymnastics: the gymnast must be not less than
14 years of age nor more than
18 years old (14 to 16 from 2013)
Women's Artistic Gymnastics: the gymnast must be not less than
13 years of age nor more than
to 15 years old
Rhythmic Gymnastics: the gymnast must be not less than
13 years and not more than to 15 years old
Trampoline Gymnastics: Age for Continental Youth Championships:
13 to 17 years old (subject to the 17 year
old not having participated in any open
category (senior/adult) of World Cham-
pionships, Continental Championships, and
World Cup Series).
Acrobatic Gymnastics: 12 to 19 years old
(difference of age max. 6 years)

Aerobic Gymnastics: 15 to 17 years old

World Age Groups (please refer to the specific World Age Group Rules)
Acrobatic Gymnastics: from11 years old

Aerobic Gymnastics: from 12 years old

Trampoline Gymnastics: from 11 years old

Youth Olympic Games:

Men's Artistic Gymnastics: 16 to 17 years old

Women's Artistic Gymnastics: 15 years old

Rhythmic Gymnastics: 15 years old

Trampoline Gymnastics: 16 to 17 years old

Reg. 5.3 CONTROL OF NATIONALITY AND AGE

Through the accreditation process, before official FIG competitions, personnel
of the Organizing Committee, in cooperation with the FIG Secretariat, will
check the nationality of athletes and judges as well as the age of athletes.

Reg. 5.4 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON CONDUCT

Detailed instructions concerning conduct together with the penalties imposed
in the event of breaches thereof are imposed in the Statutes and the Codes of

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Points. The Codes of Points also deal with other questions relative to the
smooth running and control of the competition.
Unauthorised re-entry or over-jubilant demonstration on the podium are not
permitted.
During the entire competition, the gymnasts, judges and coaches are
absolutely prohibited from using cellular phones and other electronic
communications device.

Reg. 5.5 ENTRY AND EXIT FROM COMPETITION AREA

a) Unauthorised Exit of Competition Area, sanctions
If a gymnast, a group or team leaves the competition without being able to
present a medical certificate from one of the competition’s official doctors,
the gymnast, a group or the team will be expelled from the competition
and will not be permitted to continue the competition. Their scores up to
that point will be allowed for the results and the ranking will be established
accordingly.
b) Arrangements for Artistic Gymnastics
The arrival and departure, together with the changeovers on the
apparatus, must take place in a uniform manner, to music, and in
accordance with the announcer's instructions. When entering the
competition area, gymnasts should only carry that equipment which is
strictly necessary.

During the competition it is not permitted to leave the competition area, the
team or the respective working group. In exceptional cases, the President
of the Superior Jury can authorise this. If the size of the warm-up hall
allows it
and provided that such a possibility is mentioned in the work plan, the
gymnasts may return to the warm-up hall (Competition I). Priority for the
use of the apparatus is given to the gymnasts of the following subdivision.
During Competition IV (team final) and Competition III (apparatus final),
gymnasts are authorised to leave the competition hall if their starting order
allows it.
Each gymnast must present himself to the panel of judges at the
beginning and end of his exercise. He must await the green light or,
otherwise, the signal from the D1 Judge before commencing his exercise,
and leave within 30 seconds of its conclusion. A gymnast may not re-enter
the podium area, after the conclusion of his exercise, without the consent
of the D1 Judge.
c) Arrangements for Rhythmic Gymnastics
Individual gymnasts or groups must not present themselves on the
competition area until they have been called either by a microphone or by
the D1 Judge or when the green light is showing.
The same rule concerning re-entry of the area applies as in the final
paragraph of (b) above.
The apparatus is carried by each gymnast and a control commission will
examine it before each exercise. Apparatus which does not conform to the
specifications contained in the Code of Points must not be used.

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At the demand of the Technical President a new control may be made at

the end of an exercise.
When directions given by the control commission are not followed, the
gymnast or the group will be penalised according to the provisions of the
Code of Points.
d) Arrangements for Trampoline Gymnastics
In the event of un-sportsmanlike conduct by any competitor or official, the
Chair of Judges Panel and/or Superior Jury, and/or the official FIG
Representative, will issue a warning. He will inform the Head of Delegation
at the end of the round as to any warning so issued.
In the event of repeated misconduct, the Chair of Judges Panel and/or
Superior Jury, and/or the official FIG Representative, may order the
expulsion of the offender from the competition hall for the remainder of the
competition. An incident resulting in expulsion must be reported to the
Secretary General and to the offender's Federation. Further action may be
taken as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee or Disciplinary
Commission.
Dressing and undressing during competitions and warm-up periods in the
designated competition area, is judged as an un-sportsmanlike gesture
and may result in disqualification of the competitor from that competition.
e) Arrangements for Acrobatic Gymnastics
Competitors must not present themselves on the competition area until
they have been called either by a microphone or by the Chair of Judges
Panel or when the flag is showing.
In the event of un-sportsmanlike conduct by any competitor or official, the
Chair of Judges Panel and/or Superior Jury, and/or the official FIG
Representative, will issue a warning. S/he will inform the Head of
Delegation at the end of the round as to any warning so issued. In the
event of repeated misconduct, the Chair of Judges Panel and/or Superior
Jury, and/or the
official FIG Representative, may order the expulsion of the offender from
the competition hall for the remainder of the competition. An incident
resulting in expulsion must be reported to the Secretary General and to
the offender's Federation. Further action may be taken as deemed
necessary by the Executive Committee or Disciplinary Commission.
Dressing, undressing and state of partial undress (bare chests; leotards
half on) during competitions and warm-up periods in the designated
competition area, is judged as an un-sportsmanlike gesture and will result
in disqualification of the competitor from that competition.
f) Arrangements for Aerobic Gymnastics
Individual gymnasts, mixed pairs, trios or groups must not present
themselves on the competition area until they have been called. In case of
non-observance of the directions given the competitor will be penalized
according to the provisions of the Code of Points.
In the even of unsportsmanlike conduct by any competitor or official, the
Chair of the Judges Panel, the Superior Jury or the official FIG
Representative, as the case may be, will issue a warning. He will inform
the Head of Delegation at the end of the round as to any warning so
issued. In the event of repeated misconduct, the Chair concerned or the

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official FIG representative, may order the expulsion of the offender from
the competition hall for the remainder of the competition.
An incident resulting in expulsion must be reported to the Secretary
General and to the offender’s federation. Further action may be taken as
deemed necessary by the Executive Committee or Disciplinary
Commission.
Dressing and undressing during competitions and warm-up periods in the
designated competition area is judged as an unsportsmanlike gesture and
may result in disqualification of the competitor.

Reg. 5.6 MEDICAL ATTENTION

Each case of illness or injury must be immediately reported to the official
doctor, either by the team manager or the leader of the working group.
In the case of Artistic Gymnastics, and in the circumstances mentioned in the
preceding paragraph, a team or group may not interrupt the competitions for
longer than a maximum of 10 minutes. If after this lapse of time, the gymnast
is still unable to perform, the team or group continues the competition without
the person who is injured or ill.

Reg. 5.7 REPLACEMENT OF GYMNASTS: TIME LIMITS

See Reg. 4.2

Reg. 5.8 COMPETITORS' NUMBERS (DOSSARDS)

In Artistic Gymnastics, the competitors' numbers must be worn and firmly
attached to the back of the uniform during the whole competition. Bib numbers
should be allocated to all gymnasts, including the team reserve gymnast , at
the Orientation meeting.
In Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics, Acrobatic Gymnastics and
Aerobic Gymnastics the gymnasts' numbers or the groups' numbers are
shown on the display board.

Reg. 5.9 DOPING CONTROL

It is a condition of entry that gymnasts will observe the requirements of the
FIG concerning Doping Control as set out in the following REG. 6.

Reg. 5.10 ASSISTANCE BY COACHES

Detailed provisions concerning the limitations on assistance by coaches
during the performance of an exercise are set out in the Codes of Points.
In no case, may a coach, team leader or other official person communicate,
verbally or by signal, to a gymnast or to a group during the performance of
exercises.
The general rules, for the three separate types of activity are set out in the
following paragraphs.
Concerning "standing-in" or "spotting" (coaches on the podium), the following
general provisions apply:

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a) Artistic Gymnastics (General):

Each team in Competition I and IV may be assisted in the competition area
by not more than 2 coaches. For individual gymnasts only 1 coach is
allowed per federation.
For competitions II and III only 1 coach per gymnast is allowed but
personal coaches may be used subject to the provisions made in Section
2, Reg. 5.1.2 and 5.2.1

b) Men's Artistic Gymnastics:

For the prevention of accidents and for the moral support of the gymnast,
only one assistant will be permitted to stand near the apparatus in the
following apparatus:
− horizontal bar, parallel bars, rings and vault
Any assistance, contributing to the successful execution of an exercise, will
result in a deduction.
c) Women's Artistic Gymnastics:
The coach (male or female) may be on the podium, during the competition,
only to remove the board at the uneven bars and the beam but he/she
must not obstruct the view of the judges. However, a coach may be
allowed on the podium during the execution of the exercises on the uneven
bars as defined in the Code of Points.
During the warm-up period in Competition I, the gymnast is able to be
assisted by a second coach (male or female) as defined in the Code of
Points.

Reg. 5.11 RULES OF ELIGIBILITY

The Rules of Eligibility set out in Appendix " B ", must be observed.

Reg. 5.12 EXPENSES OF COMPETITORS

Competitors are entitled to those expenses authorised under the Eligibility
Rules (Appendix “B”) and to any set out in Reg. 12 of the Regulations
("Financial Provisions").

Reg. 5.13 COMPETITION ATTIRE FOR ALL DISCIPLINES

The rules governing competition attire for all disciplines are explained in Section
3 of the “Rules for Advertising and Publicity” approved by the Executive
Committee.
Reg. 5.13.1 All disciplines are allowed spaces for publicity or sponsor advertising. The
Rules for Advertising and Publicity must be followed.
Reg. 5.13.2 National identity (flag or national emblem) must be displayed by all
competitors on their competition attire, according to the Rules for Advertising
and Publicity. An emblem or national colours clearly incorporated into the
design of the uniform would be the only exception.
Reg. 5.13.3 Deductions for omission of a national identity or for incorrect size or
placement of the emblems or publicity are listed in the Code of Points and are
made by the Competition Jury.

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Reg. 5.14 ORIENTATION MEETING

The Organising Committee and the FIG provide very important information
during the Orientation Meeting of FIG events. It is mandatory for all
federations to attend the official Orientation Meeting. Unjustified failure to
attend this meeting will result in a sanction against the federation of CHF
1000.-.

REG. 6 ANTI-DOPING FIGHT

Doping is forbidden in all its forms.
The list of prohibited substances is published and updated by WADA.
Anti-Doping provisions are stated in the FIG Anti-Doping Rules, established by
the FIG Executive Committee in conjunction with the World Anti-Doping Code,
and the related processes.

REG. 7 JUDGES & JUDGING OF COMPETITIONS

Reg. 7.1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES

All exercises in gymnastics' competitions should be evaluated by judges
possessing the qualifications necessary for this function. They must be
members of their national federations, hold the nationality of the national
federation they represent and motivated to judge honestly the exercises
presented by the gymnasts.
The nationality of each judge must be displayed, in written form (IOC
abbreviations), at the position occupied by the judge at any time.

Reg. 7.2. BASIS FOR JUDGING: CODES OF POINTS AND JUDGES RULES
The separate Codes of Points - for Men's and Women's Artistic, Rhythmic
Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic
Gymnastics–and the Judges Rules – form the basis for judging. For
Trampoline Gymnastics and Acrobatic Gymnastics the “FIG Judges
Regulations” and the “Guide to Judging” are integral parts of the Code of
Points.
For Acrobatic Gymnastics, the ”Judges’ Charter” and “Code of Practice” is an
integral part of the Code of Points.

Reg. 7.3 DEVELOPMENT, MODIFICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF CODES

OF POINTS
The development of the Codes of Points is the responsibility of the
appropriate Technical Committees and, thereafter, they are submitted to the
Executive Committee for adoption. Nothing should be contained in the Codes
of Points which contravenes the provision of the Statutes or the Regulations of
the FIG or which has the effect of modifying such provisions.
When modifications are brought forth to the Code of Points, it is necessary to
respect a deadline date of a minimum of 6 months prior to being applied in
competition, and taking into account the date when the FIG sends the new
instructions.
If on the part of the Technical Committees there is information concerning
certain interpretations of the Codes of Points, proposed at the site of the same

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competition, this must be done in writing and be distributed to the federations

at least 24 hour before the start of the competition.
The Codes of Points for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Women’s Artistic
Gymnastics and Rhythmic Gymnastics are published in French, English,
German, Spanish and Russian and may be purchased at the FIG Office. The
Codes of Points for Trampoline Gymnastics, Acrobatic Gymnastics and
Aerobic Gymnastics are published in French and English. Translations are
possible with the consent of the FIG who requires copyright thereof. In case of
dispute, the French text applies.

Reg. 7.4 QUALIFICATION OF JUDGES FOR FIG OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS:

BREVETS
In order to act in any of the judging capacities listed in Reg. 7.8 hereunder, it
is necessary – except in the case of members of the Executive Committee
acting on the Jury of Appeal – to possess the judges' brevet of the FIG
currently in force and, where so required, the classification appropriate to the
judging function in question.
The Technical Committees are empowered to deal with the procedure for the
classification of judges.
The Technical Committee continually carry out the tuition, qualification and
assessment of judges in order to maintain a sufficient number of qualified or
"breveted" judges.

Reg. 7.5 TUITION & EXAMINATION FOR THE FIG BREVET

For the purposes set out in the foregoing Reg. 7.8, there is a cycle of
instruction of 4 years’ duration commencing in the year following the Olympic
Games. The cycle always commences with an intercontinental judges' course
which is held solely under the control of the respective Technical Committee in
accordance with the conditions of the FIG Judges Rules approved by the
Executive Committee.
Following the intercontinental course, international courses are hosted by
continents and federations. The programme of the intercontinental and
international courses is in principle the same and remains so until the end of
the cycle. At the conclusion of the intercontinental course and the international
courses, the FIG brevet, the qualification in the various categories or the
confirmation of the brevet that was previously awarded, can be granted. It is
obvious that the requirements of the Judges Rules and of the concerned
Technical Committee, must be respected.
At least four months prior to hold such courses notification must be given by
federations to the FIG Office.

Reg. 7.6 VALIDITY OF THE BREVET

If a judge wants his name to continue to figure on the database of judges
recognised by the FIG he must take part in a course in the new cycle and if he
wants to reach a higher category, he will have to comply with the required
criteria as mentioned in the Judges’ Rules.
The practical experience and the honesty of the judges will be taken into
account for their qualification.

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Reg. 7.7 REGISTRATION OF INTERNATIONAL JUDGES

All breveted judges are registered at the FIG Secretariat.

Reg. 7.8 ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITY OF JURIES AT OFFICIAL

COMPETITIONS OF FIG
The judging of official competitions of the FIG, and of the Olympic Games and
Youth Olympic Games, is the responsibility of the under-mentioned personnel:

Reg. 7.8.1 Superior Jury

This consists of the Technical President and the members of the Technical
Committees. The specific tasks of each member are defined by the TC
concerned.
The functions of the Superior Jury are:
1. To supervise the competition and to deal with any breaches of discipline or
any extraordinary circumstances affecting the conduct of the competition.
2. Where there is a grave error of judgement on the part of one, or several,
judges to take such action as they consider necessary.
3. Continually, to review the scores awarded by the judges and to issue a
warning to any judge whose work is considered to be unsatisfactory or
showing partiality.
4. Following the unsatisfactory result of any warning, to remove and replace
any judging personnel.
5. Take the final decision about inquiries as per Art. 8.4.

Reg. 7.8.2 Judges’ Panels

Each judges’ panel consists of
− two groups of judges for Artistic Gymnastics: D and E, four groups for
Trampoline Gymnastics D, E and S, and T and 3 groups (Rhythmic
Gymnastics, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic Gymnastics: (E+A+D))
selected in accordance with the particular method of drawing of lots
− expert or control judges appointed by the TCs, responsible for the constant
review of the judges work and report to the Superior Jury.
No panel may include more than one member from a single federation. The
maximum number of members of the Judges Panels is
− 9 Judges for Artistic Gymnastics per apparatus
− 16 Judges per jury for Rhythmic Gymnastics
− 11 Judges for Trampoline Ind, 8 in Tumbling and Double Mini-Trampoline
and 11 Judges for Trampoline Synchro
− 15 Judges for Acrobatic Gymnastics – per competition jury (max. two
juries)
− 15 Judges for Aerobic Gymnastics – per competition jury (max. two juries)

For each judges’ panel one judge will be nominated to act as the Chairperson.
The detailed responsibilities and functions are set out in the respective Codes
of Points.
In Artistic Gymnastics (MAG and WAG) the Judges’ panels are composed
as follows:
2 D Judges (difficulty) (D1 - Coordinator + D2)
5 E-Panel Judges (Execution)

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2 Reference Judges

In Rhythmic Gymnastics the Judges’ panels are composed as follows:

Jury D (Difficulty) 4 (2 + 2 D1- Coordinator)
Jury A (Artistic) 4
Jury E (Execution) 4
Jury R (Reference) 4 (2 A + 2 E)

In Trampoline gymnastics the judges panels are as follows:

TRA Ind. TRA Sync TUM DMT
Chair of Judges Panel 1 1 1 1
Assistant to Chair 0 1 0 0
Judges for Execution (E) 5 4 5 5
Judges for Difficulty* (D) 2 2 2 2
Judges for Synchronisation (S) 3
Reference Judges (R) 2
Judge for Time of flight (T) 1
Total: 11 11 8 8
All the E, D and S judges are selected by draw from among the judges
entered for the competition and according to their category. The difficulty
judges have to be minimum category 2 judges. The Chairs of Judges’ Panel
are designated by the TC TRA. (category 1).

In Acrobatic Gymnastics the judges’ panels for each category normally

consist of
Chair of Judges Panel (CJP) 1
E Judges (Execution) 4
A Judges (Artistic) 4
Judges (Difficulty) 2
Reference Judges 4 (2 E + 2 A)
In total (max.) 15

All the E, A and D judges are selected by draw.

No panel may include more than one member from a single federation
(excluding the Chair of Judging Panel and the Difficulty Judges)
The Chair of Judges’ Panels are drawn by the ACRO TC from the cat. 1
Judges.
Difficulty 1 judges must have as a minimum a brevet of cat. 2, priority is given
to the cat. 1 judges. The selection of Execution and Artistic Judges is made by
a draw.
In Aerobic Gymnastics, the judges’ panels (max 2) consist of:
Chair of Judges Panel (CJP) 1
E Judges (Execution) 4
A Judges (Artistic) 4
D Judges (Difficulty) 2
Reference Judges 4 (2 E + 2 A)
In total (max.) 15

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the judges panels (max. 2), consist of three groups of judges responsible for
the evaluation of artistic (A), execution (E) and difficulty (D), 2 line judges, 1
time judge and 1 Chair of Judges Panel.
The four Artistic, the four Execution, the two Difficulty judges (minimum level
Category 2), the two line judges and the time judge are selected by a draw.
The details of the draw are set out in the Specific AER Judges’ Rules.
The Chair of Judges Panel designated by draw by the AER-TC (category 1).

Reg. 7.8.3 Jury of Appeal and Competitions’ Supervisory Board

The Jury of Appeal consists of two members of the Executive Committee
appointed by the Presidential Commission (one of them acting as President),
and a third competent person who was involved neither in the decision of the
Competition Jury, nor in the decision of the Superior Jury. The Technical
President concerned or any other appropriate person may be called as
consultant. The details of tasks and competences are worked out by the EC in
a separate document.
The Presidential Commission designates its representatives as well as the
third person, nominated on site according to the needs.
The Jury of Appeal deals at an appropriate time following the conclusion of
each session with any appeals made by judges who have been warned or
excluded by the Superior Jury.
The Jury of Appeal also monitors that the requirements of the Statutes,
Technical Regulations, Rules and Guidelines are observed. In case of any
offence the Jury of Appeal reports to the responsible body for taking any
action.
Reg. 7.8.4 Reference Judges

Preamble: the reference judges have been introduced on an experimental

basis during the ART and RG World Championships in 2009, by decision of
the FIG Council in May 2009 in Lillestrom / NOR. Given the good results of
these experiments, the EC has decided to introduce this system permanently
since 2010.
(This preamble will be deleted from the 2012 edition of the TR)

The reference judges are provided for the following disciplines: artistic
gymnastics (men and women), rhythmic and trampoline. They will judge the
competitions mentioned in Art. 4.11.4.1.
There will be 2 (two) Reference judges per jury in ART and TRA. In RG, there
are 2 reference judges in the E jury and judges in the A jury. For each event
the judges will be appointed by the Presidential Commission on the proposal
of the respective TCs. Only Cat. I or II judges can be designated. It will be
taken into account their experience, their integrity, their honesty and not being
sanctioned either during the current cycle or during the previous cycle.

Scores of the reference judges will not be published on any scoreboard of the
competition venue. However, they will appear in results lists.

Entry into force: ART and RG: WCH 2010, TRA: WCH 2011, OG: 2012, other
events: 2013.

The Code of Points must be adjusted once the Council has approved these

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changes related to the reference judges. For the JEP system (Judges
Evaluation Program) "Fairbrother" the average score of the two judges will be
the reference score for the evaluation of judges during the competition.

Reg. 7.9 DUTIES OF TECHNICAL PRESIDENTS RELATING TO COMPETITIONS

These are as follows:
− To ensure that all the requirements for judging a competition are satisfied
− To preside over the Superior Jury
− To issue a warning to any person acting in any judging capacity who is
considered to be unsatisfactory or to have broken his oath, such warning to
be given following a decision of the Superior Jury
− To deal with the replacement of any person, acting in a judging capacity,
following a decision of the Superior Jury
− To record the circumstances under which any person has been warned or
replaced
− To direct, with the assistance of the Technical Committee members, the
instructional meeting and the judges’ briefing preceding the competitions.
− To supervise the drawing of lots for the selection of judges in the different
competitions and at the different apparatus
− To ensure that all requirements with respect to the conduct of judging
personnel, coaches, gymnasts and officials are observed

Reg. 7.10 SELECTION OF JUDGES, APPOINTMENTS, NOMINATIONS,

PROCEDURE OF THE DRAW

Reg. 7.10.1 Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games

For the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games the number of Judges will
be determined following an agreement by the IOC and the FIG.
Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Trampoline Gymnastics
Judges in good standing are appointed by the FIG, taking into account the
degree of the brevet, the experience and the quality of the judges, as well as
the particular demands of the Olympic Regulations.
The TC proposes the judges for the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic
Games based on the Judges’ Analyses performed during the cycle, unified,
objective criteria included in the Judges' Rules and this list is submitted to the
Executive Committee for approval.
Composition of the Juries Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics: see 7.8.2 and
7.10.3
Composition of the Juries Trampoline Gymnastics:

Chair of Judges Panel 1

Judges for Execution (E) 5
Judges for Difficulty* (D) 2
Reference Judges 2
Judge for Time of flight (T) 1
Reserve 1
Total: 12

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Reg. 7.10.2 World Games

a) Rhythmic Gymnastics
See Reg. 7.10.1
b) Trampoline Gymnastics
The judges are designated in the same manner as for the World
Championships (see Reg. 7.10.3.c). If there are insufficient judges, the TC
TRA decides the process for designating the necessary number of judges.
c) Acrobatic Gymnastics
Each federation taking part must present one judge Category 1, 2 or 3. A
Category 1 or 2 judge may be presented as a second judge. At the
discretion of a federation drawn to present a Difficulty Judge, the Difficulty
Judge may be in addition to the normal entitlement. Federations with no
Category 1 or 2 judges may present one Category 3 judge only.
d) Aerobic Gymnastics
Each federation taking part has the right to present one or two qualified
judges in good standing but must present at least one. One, at least, will be
called upon to judge. If there is an insufficient number of judges, the TC
AER decides the process for obtaining the necessary number. The
selection of judges (artistic and execution) is made by the drawing of lots
prior to the judges instructions.
The Chair of Judges Panel and the Difficulty Judges are drawn by the
AER-TC (category 1) six months prior to the competition. The details of the
draw are set out in the Specific AER Judges’ Rules

Reg. 7.10.3 World Championships

a) Artistic (Teams and Individuals)
Each federation taking part entering a team has the right to present two
qualified judges in good standing of which one, at least, will be called upon
to judge. Federations entering individuals have the right to present one
qualified judge.
The selection of judges for Competitions I and II is made as follows:
- The judges for D1 and D2 are drawn by name and by Federation from
the pool of Category 1 or 2 judges (D1 only cat. 1, D2 preference is
given to the cat. 1 judges) This draw made by the TCs will take place at
least six months prior to the competition. Judge D1 and D2 will fulfil the
same function during all sessions of the same competition.
- The D1 and D2 judges are considered as FIG judges and do not count
for the number of judges of the federation.
- The E1 to E5 judges are drawn by Federation at the event prior to the
competition from among those federations that have Category 1, 2 or 3
judges available at the competition. A new draw is conducted for each
session of competition but gives priority to those federations that have
not placed a judge in the previous session of competition.
Should there be an insufficient number of judges, the drawing of lots
continues on the same basis but using the names of the federations'
second judges (of course not two judges from the same federation in the
same panel).

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Federations whose two judges are called upon to judge may decide in
which competitions they will be utilised.
For Panel E in Competition III, only judges whose federations do not have
competitors, nor a No 1 reserve gymnast taking part, may be called upon
to judge. The selection is by means of the drawing of lots after
Competition I is concluded.
For Panel E in Competition IV, only Judges whose federation do not have
a team taking part may be called upon to judge. The selection is by means
of the drawing of lots after Competition I is concluded. If there are
insufficient numbers of judges, the TC’s decide the process for
designating the necessary number of judges.
b) Rhythmic Gymnastics
See Reg. 7.10.1. The judges are designated by their Federation and
selected for the panels by draw, taking into consideration the degree of the
brevet, according to the Judges’ Rules.
Each Federation participating with a team and a group may present two
qualified judges. The federations participating with individual gymnasts
and/or a group may present one qualified judge. A maximum of one judge
per federation will be called up to judge per competition.
The selection of the judges is made by draw during the Judges’ instruction
and the judges meetings prior to each competition as follows:
- D and A judges are drawn by federation among the judges with category
1 or 2 (preference is given to the judges with cat. 1).
- The E judges are drawn by federation among the judges with cat. 1, 2 or
3 (preference is given to the judges with the highest qualification)
Federations whose two judges are called upon to judge may decide in
which competitions they will be utilised.
In Competition III, only judges whose federations do not have competitors,
nor a No 1 reserve gymnast taking part, may be called upon to judge. The
selection is by means of the drawing of lots.
If there are insufficient judges, the TC decides the process for designating
the necessary number of judges.
c) Trampoline Gymnastics
Each federation (except those participating for the first time in World
Championships) must nominate at least 1 qualified judge in good standing
with a valid international brevet for each sport (TRA, TUM and DMT) in
which they have competitors. The judges must be named on the definitive
entry form. Failure to provide a judge will result in the FIG charging the
federation concerned a lump sum of CHF 2’000.- for the cost of providing
another judge.
The selection of the Chairs of Judges Panels is made by the TC TRA. The
selection of all other judges is made by a draw. In all finals, if possible, only
judges whose federations not represented in the final, may participate in
the draw.

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d) Acrobatic Gymnastics
Each federation must present one Judge Category I, II or III, in good
standing. A second judge Category I or II may be presented. At the
discretion of a federation drawn to present a Difficulty Judge, the Difficulty
Judge may be in addition to the normal entitlement. All judges will be given
the opportunity to judge at least one event. Failure to provide a judge will
result in the FIG charging the federation concerned with a lump sum of
CHF 2’000.- for the cost of providing another judge.
The Chairs of Judges’ Panel and the Difficulty Judges are drawn by the
ACRO TC (cat. 1) six months prior to the competition. The details of the
drawing of lots are determined in the Specific ACRO Judges Rules.
e) Aerobic Gymnastics
To enter into effect immediately
Each federation taking part has the right to present one or two qualified
judges in good standing with a valid FIG brevet of which one, at least, will
be called upon to judge.
The Chairs of Judges’ Panel and the Difficulty Judges are drawn by the
AER TC (cat. 1) six months prior to the competition. The details of the
drawing of lots are determined in the Specific AER Judges Rules
Each federation (except those participating for the first time in World
Championships) must nominate at least one judge. The judges must be
named with the definitive entry form. Failure to provide a judge will result in
the FIG charging the federation concerned with a lump sum of CHF 2’000.-
for the cost of providing another judge.
The selection of judges (artistic and execution) is made by the drawing of
lots the day of the competitions (qualifications and finals).
In the Finals only judges (artistic and execution) whose federations do not
have competitors nor a No 1 reserve competitor taking part may be called
upon to judge. The selection is made by the drawing of lots at the
conclusion of the qualifying round. If there are insufficient judges the TC
AER decides the process for designating the necessary number of judges.

Reg. 7.10.4 Other official FIG competitions

See respective rules decided by the Executive Committee (i.e. World Cup
Rules).

Reg. 7.11 JUDGES' INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS OF FIG,

THE OLYMPIC GAMES , YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES AND THE WORLD
GAMES
At official competitions of the FIG, the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games
and the World Games a course of instruction is organised under the direction
of the Technical Committees. The principal aim is to insure an exact and
uniform interpretation of the Code of Points and of the assessment tables.
All the judges are required to take part in this instruction and at subsequent
briefings If they do not take part, they are not allowed to judge.
For the World Championships the length of a judges' course should not
exceed 4 hours, including information about the organisation and the running
of the competitions.

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During these courses the Technical Committees have the right to test the
knowledge of the judges and to dismiss those who prove to be incompetent.

Reg. 7.12. THE OATH

Reg. 7.12.1 The Judges’ Oath
At the World Championships, and other important international events, juries
and judges together pledge to respect the terms of the Judges' Oath which is
as follows:
«In the name of all the judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in
these World Championships (or any other official FIG Event) with complete
impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true
spirit of sportsmanship»
Sporting justice, ethics and honesty are the basis of a fair judgment
If a judge does not abide by his oath, he incurs the risk of being sanctioned as
per Status Reg. 28. The judge in question may be denounced to the
Disciplinary Commission by the EC. These provisions shall also be applicable
to the elected members of the TCs and the Jury of Appeal who may also not
have abided by their duty of neutrality, of respect and the application of the
rules and the Code of Points.
The members of the FIG’s EC must respect and uphold the respect of the
sporting ethics by assuring that all the gymnasts be judged fairly.

Reg. 7.12.2 The Athletes’ Oath

The following text shall be read by a gymnast during the opening ceremony of
the World Championships it will follow the reading of the “Judges’ Oath”. (Art.
7.12.1)
« In the name of all gymnasts I promise that we shall take part in these World
Championships, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them,
committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs, in the true
spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of the
gymnasts. »

Reg. 7.13 COMPORTMENT OF JUDGES AND PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS

Members of Juries are required to be acquainted with, and have in their
possession, the Code of Points, the Technical Regulations and the directions
relating to the particular competition.
They are required strictly to observe the instructions concerning dress code,
seating arrangements, comportment and other disciplinary and organisational
matters provided for in the Code of Points.

Reg. 7.14 ADAPTATION OF PROVISIONS FOR JUDGING TO COMPETITIONS NOT

ORGANISED BY THE FIG

Reg. 7.14.1 General Remarks

Continental competitions, competitions between national federations and
international tournaments must observe the fore-going provisions with respect
to judging arrangements except as modified hereunder:

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Reg. 7.14.1.1 Judges

Judges must comply with the requirements of Reg. 7.8, 7.10 to 7.12 above.
They have the right to appeal to the FIG in the event disciplinary action having
been taken.

Reg. 7.14.1.2 Instructions for Judges Courses

Instruction courses, preceding international competitions, form part of the
education of judges. They are conducted by persons appointed by the
Technical Committees and the presence of all the judges taking part in the
competition is required.
Discussions will be held on the assessment of the exercises on the basis of
the Code of Points taking into account the nature and circumstances under
which the competition is held. Questions relating to the various pieces of
apparatus are clarified. In addition, problems relating to the organisation and
running of the competition will be examined.

Reg. 7.14.1.3 Composition of Juries

The juries for competitions between 2 teams must be composed of a
minimum of 1 neutral judge and 2 judges from each of the federations taking
part. At international tournaments and continental competitions, it is not
always possible or practical to engage neutral judges and, for this reason,
strict compliance with the requirement for neutral judges is not enforced.
The allocation of judges is made on the basis of the federations taking part
and the renunciation of the engaging of a judge should be set out in the
agreement between the participating federations.
If it appears necessary, and financial means so allow, the number of neutral
judges may be increased. In exceptional cases, other arrangements are
possible by mutual consent of the participating federations.
For Rhythmic Gymnastics, juries at international competitions will comprise 1
judge co-ordinator, 8 Composition Judges (4 Difficulty and 4 Artistic) and 4
Execution Judges whenever the number of judges so allows.
Acrobatic Gymnastics juries at International competitions will have a minimum
composition of 1 Chair of Judges Panel, 1 Difficulty Judge, 3 Execution and 3
Artistic Judges.
For Aerobic Gymnastics juries at international competitions will comprise 1
Chair of Judges Panel, 4 Execution Judges, 4 Artistic Judges, 2 Difficulty
Judges, 1 Line Judge.

Reg. 7.15 EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF JURIES

Particulars of the reimbursement of the expenses incurred by members of
juries are set out in Reg. 12.1 hereof.

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REG. 8 SCORING

Reg. 8.1 METHODS OF DETERMINING SCORES

The method of determining scores and evaluating exercises is set out in the
appropriate Code of Points.

Reg. 8.2 SCORE SHEETS

Sample score sheets, comprising one form per apparatus and one
recapitulation form, will be sent to the organising federation upon notification
of a competition given to the FIG Office. These forms are intended for:
Sheet No 1 Secretary General (FIG)
Sheet No 2 Calculations Office (of competition)
Sheet No 3 Organising Federation
Sheet No 4 Invited national federations
Results of all phases of the competition with detailed scores given by each
judge and the names of the judges must be sent by the organizing federation
to the FIG Office, by registered letter, within the 10 days following the
competition. The results must be signed by the Chair of Judges Panels or the
Superior Judge.
In Trampoline Gymnastic, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic Gymnastics
there are no score sheets. Instead the complete detailed results of every
international event must be sent to the FIG Office by the organising
federation. The results must include the detailed scores given by each judge
and the names of the judges.
The results must be signed by the Chair of Judges Panels or the President of
the Superior Jury.

Reg. 8.3 VALIDITY OF SCORES

In cases where the scores shown on the public electronic scoreboard differs
from that officially entered in the computer by the judge the scores registered
on the judge’s electronic command desk is the one taken into account

Reg. 8.4 INQUIRIES OF THE SCORE

Inquiries for the difficulty scores are allowed, provided that they are made
verbally immediately after the publication of the score or at the very latest
before the end of the exercise of the following gymnast or group, for the last
gymnast or group of a rotation, this limit is one minute after the score is shown
on the score board. The person designated to receive the verbal inquiry has
to note the time of receiving it and this starts the procedure.
Only the accredited coaches in the competition area (Artistic Gymnastics) and
next to the competition area (other disciplines) are entitled to submit an
inquiry.
An area close to the podium where the coach of the competing gymnast can
observe the exercise must be designated.
Late verbal inquiries will be rejected. A federation is not allowed to complain
against a gymnast from another federation.
Inquiries for all other scores (Execution, Artistic, Time of flight and Synchro)
are not allowed.

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The inquiry must be confirmed as soon as possible in writing, but within 4

minutes at the latest after the verbal inquiry and requires an agreement of
payment of USD 300.-- for the first complaint; USD 500.-- for the second
complaint and USD 1'000.-- for the third complaint. Should the inquiry not be
confirmed in writing within 4 minutes, the procedure becomes obsolete.
Should the inquiry prove correct and is accepted, this sum will be reimbursed.
Otherwise, the sum will be transferred to the FIG Foundation.
Every inquiry must be examined by the Superior Jury and a final decision
(which may not be appealed) must be taken at the very latest:
- at the end of the rotation (or group) for the qualifying competitions, the all-
around competitions and the team competition (final)
- before the score of the following gymnast or group is shown for the finals.
The detailed procedure will be laid down in all the Code of Points.
In the days following a competition, a global video analysis will be carried out
by the respective TCs (or their representatives designated by the TCs), and in
case the mistakes are established, the guilty judges will be punished
accordingly.

Reg. 8.5 DISQUALIFICATION

All cases of disqualification mentioned in the Codes of Points and in this
Technical Regulations (in particular reg. 5.5 and 10.3) are handled as follows:
- the results are eliminated and removed from that phase of the competition
- the name of the gymnast is also removed from that phase of the
competition
- the ranking for that phase of the competition is re-calculated for gymnasts
- for the team event the name of the disqualified individual gymnast is
removed from the team
- the results and the ranking of that team are re-calculated

Examples:
Disqualification from Competition I means the gymnast may not proceed to
any finals
Disqualification from Competition II means no results in Competition II but the
gymnast may proceed to competition IV and III if qualified
Disqualification from competition IV means no results for that gymnast
towards the team total and the re-calculation of results of the Team Final but
the gymnast may proceed to Competition II and III if qualified.

Disqualification is applied for all doping infractions. If a doping case is

discovered and proved after the competitions, the ranking lists will be modified
with retroactive effect.

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REG. 9 PROTOCOL

Reg. 9.1 GENERAL OBSERVATION

The formal ceremonies of the World Championships, the Four Continents
Championships, the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games and other events
constitute the grand finale of the competitions and must be conducted with
dignity according to the directions of the Executive Committee.
The President, or another representative agreed by the Executive Committee,
establishes a list of the persons designated to award the medals or
distinctions. The list, which is transmitted to the Organiser, is determined by
protocol prescribed by the Executive Committee.
For each competition, a solemn ceremony is conducted in the presence of all
the gymnasts, delegations of the federations, the judges, the members of the
Organising Committee and the public. The Organiser is required to decorate
the Competition Hall and to display correctly the FIG flag and flags of the
participating federations.
Following the declaration of results, the Organiser is obliged to provide the
national flags of the gymnasts, who have gained the first three places, to be
hoisted and for the national anthem of the winners (for example, two first
places) to be played.
The Organiser has to play the national anthem of his country at the Opening
Ceremony.
In case of the Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games the rules of the
IOC must be observed.

Reg. 9.2 SPECIAL FORMALITIES AT THE OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS OF THE FIG

The official competitions of the FIG must be preceded by an official opening
ceremony at which the official flag of the FIG is raised with due solemnity in
the presence of the President (or his duly appointed representative) and the
representatives appointed by the Organiser in consultation with the President.
Similarly, there must be an appropriate closing ceremony at which the official
flag of the FIG is lowered and handed to the appointed representative of the
FIG.
On occasions when a member of the International Olympic Committee is
present, the flag of the I.O.C. must also be displayed.

REG. 10 AWARDS

Reg. 10.1 THE DESIGN OF THE MEDALS & DIPLOMAS

The design proposed to be used by the Organiser, must be approved by the
Executive Committee.

Reg. 10.2 TIMING OF AWARD CEREMONIALS

In all disciplines, the ceremonies take place immediately after the
competitions and, in finals, in principle after the competition on each
apparatus or category.
Organizers are responsible for a quick procedure for these ceremonies.

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The FIG reserves the right to alter these arrangements in exceptional

circumstances.

Reg. 10.3 AWARDS MADE AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following awards are made to the first 8 teams and to the first 8 in the All-
Around competitions and in the Apparatus Finals:
1st position 1 gold medal and 1 diploma
2nd position 1 silver medal and 1 diploma
3rd position 1 bronze medal and 1 diploma
4th to 8th positions 1 diploma
On the podium, awards will only be presented to the medal winners, except for
Competition II (8 gymnasts on the podium). Diplomas for positions 4 through 8
will be presented to the relevant winners
A gymnast or a team who is absent with unjustified reason will be disqualified.
In team competitions each gymnast in the team receives the awards
mentioned above. The same award will also be presented to the respective
federation and one coach after the competition, e.g. at the official banquet.
For all the open FIG competitions: if there are less than 4 participating
federations, no medals are given. A prize is given instead
In addition to the above, all the gymnasts, official (i.e. not personal) coaches,
juries, judges and officials receive a souvenir plaque and a diploma from the
Organisers.

Reg. 10.4 ATTIRE

For the award ceremonies all the gymnasts have to wear the competition
attire.
In case of infractions the respective federation will receive only the 50% of the
prize money.

REG. 11 COMPETITION APPARATUS & AUXILIARY INSTALLATIONS

Reg. 11.1 REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITION APPARATUS

All competition apparatus must comply with the requirements in the brochure
of the "Apparatus Norms" and to any provisions contained in these
Regulations and the Codes of Points.
For official competitions of the FIG, the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic
Games and the World Games, all apparatus must have the official approval of
the FIG (FIG Certificate) to ensure conformity with the norms established in
respect of the various items of apparatus.
The member Federations organising a FIG event have to inform the FIG of
which apparatus will be used during the event. For World Championships, this
information must be provided one year prior to the competitions, for all other
competitions at the time of the invitation confirmation. (See also Reg. 4.11.2).
The Executive Committee appoints an Apparatus Commission to assist in the
observance of these requirements.

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Reg. 11.2 ALTERATIONS TO COMPETITION APPARATUS

Changes of apparatus (and, consequently, of the norms) may be decided by
the Executive Committee upon a recommendation from the Apparatus
Commission approved by the Technical Committee(s). However, no change
will be authorized over the two years preceding the Olympic Games.
In reaching its decision, the Executive Committee will take into consideration
the technical, constructional and financial aspects together with questions of
health and safety. The Executive Committee will also determine the time at
which the proposed change/s will come into operation.

Reg. 11.3 INSPECTION OF APPARATUS AT COMPETITIONS

The apparatus control in the competition hall and the warm-up hall prior to
podium training as well as in the training halls, will be conducted by a member
of the Technical Committee, if possible assisted by a member of the FIG
Apparatus Commission and / or a specialist of the FIG Test institute.
For Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games, the control of the apparatus
at the training venues will be conducted by a specialist of the FIG test institute
in collaboration with the Technical Committee.
The controllers check the dimensions of the apparatus which must respect the
valid FIG Apparatus Norms. They verify that the duly certified apparatus are
set up and fixed correctly and that the apparatus in the different halls are
identical.
They report in writing about all the problems faced. Adjustments will be made
by the Organising Committee and / or the apparatus manufacturer concerned.
During the competitions, the chairs of the apparatus jury are responsible for
the apparatus control. A representative of the apparatus manufacturer must
be present in the competition hall with his team in order to intervene if
necessary.

Reg. 11.4. ADVERTISEMENTS ON APPARATUS

Any advertisements set out on apparatus used at the Official Championships
of the FIG, the Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games must conform
with the requirements and the specifications contained in the
"Rules for Advertising and Publicity" and the "Advertising on the Apparatus"
made by the Executive Committee of the FIG.

Reg. 11.5 AUXILIARY INSTALLATIONS

The following installations are essential for the smooth running of the Official
Championships of the FIG, the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games
and the World Games:
− Acoustic apparatus able to sound a signal after each period of time fixed by
the Code of Points in use.
− A device for signalling the appropriate deductions when the prescribed
limits of the floor are exceeded. This machine must be synchronised with
the chronometer.
− Equipment capable of showing clearly the scores for each apparatus and
the marks awarded by the individual judges. It should also provide a green
light and a red light to show the operative and the non-operative periods
respectively of the competition on the apparatus concerned. If an

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installation of this type is not available, another system must be put at the
disposal of the juries of control so that they can give green and red signals.
− Electronic devices for the transmission of scores for the judges. These
devices must be operated by personnel experienced in their use.
− A sound level meter for the control of the decibels at competitions
− A time measuring device in Trampoline

Reg. 11.6 AVAILABILITY OF AUXILIARY INSTALLATIONS AT JUDGES'

INSTRUCTIONS
It is necessary for the apparatus, mentioned in Reg. 9.5 above, to be available
for use at the judges’ instruction session.

Reg. 11.7 HAND APPARATUS USED IN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

A zone of control, a table of control with a valid FIG Certificate, as well as the
necessary devices, are required to enable checks to be made to ensure that
the hand apparatus used by gymnasts in Rhythmic Gymnastics conforms to
the specifications and norms set out in the Code of Points. (See also Reg.
4.11.3 and 4.11.8).

REG. 12 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Reg. 12.1 OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS OF THE FIG

In accordance with the Statutes, all the expenses relating to the above-
mentioned events are charged to the federations which have undertaken to
organise them in accordance with the technical and financial requirements
and with any contracts between the FIG and the Organisers.
The expenses of participation of a federation or of its representatives (travel
and expenses of residence) are attributed to the said federation, except where
otherwise expressly provided.
The expenses (transport and accommodation including full board) of essential
personnel representing the FIG (other than those specified below) will be
shared on a pre-agreed basis between the FIG and the Organisers. The
minimum expenses (Executive Committee mandated amount) to be paid by
the Organisers are as per contract those of the FIG President, the Vice
Presidents in charge, the Secretary General, one representative each of the
Media Commission and the Medical Commission, the Technical Committees,
and

- max. 2 Chairs of Judges’ Panels for Acrobatic Gymnastics

- max. 2 Chairs of Judges’ Panels for Aerobic Gymnastics

The FIG bears the expenses for:

- 8 D (D1 and D2) Judges for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
- 12 D (D1 et D2) Judges for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
- 4 (D Difficulty) judges for Rhythmic Gymnastics

- 12 Reference Judges for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics

- 8 Reference Judges for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
- 8 Reference Judges for Rhythmic Gymnastics
- 2 Reference Judges for Trampoline Gymnastics

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Reg.12.2 ATTENDANCE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ORGANISERS AT TECHNICAL

COMMITTEE
All expenses of the representatives of Organisers who are required to attend
sessions of the Executive Committee and/or the Technical Committees (as
required by Reg. 4.6) are to be met by the Organisers except in the case of
any special agreement signed by the President and the Organisers.

Reg.12.3 EXPENSES RELATIVE TO THE ELABORATION OF THE WORK PLAN &

VISITS TO PLACES
If the Technical President(s) wish to visit a town, where an official competition
of the FIG will be held, in order to elaborate the work plan with the Organiser
or to visit the places of the competitions, the training and the warm-up site, all
the expenses relative thereto (voyage, residence, etc.) are at the charge of
the Organiser.

Reg. 12.4 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE FIG

The Organisers of Official Competitions of the FIG are required to pay to the
FIG the fees fixed by the Council.
These dispositions are subject, however, to any alternative provisions
contained in any contract between the Organiser and the FIG.

Reg. 12.5 CONTINENTAL COMPETITIONS

These are subject to the arrangements made either by the 'recognised'
continental organisation or by agreement between the organising federations.

Reg. 12.6 COMPETITIONS BETWEEN FEDERATIONS

Reg. 12.6.1 Expenses of Members of the Jury

All the expenses of the Chair of the judge’s Panel, Reference Judges (if
applicable) and the neutral judges are to be met, in equal shares, by the
federations taking part. If a return meeting is provided for, these expenses are
to be met by the organising federation. In both cases, the payment is made by
the organising federation.
The Chair of the Judges Panel, Reference Judges (if applicable) and the
neutral judges are entitled to:
− their travel expenses by rail, 1st class, if necessary with sleeping car
− their travel expenses by air in special cases
− expenses of sojourn (lodging and meals)
− a daily allowance fixed by the General Assembly, this being for the duration
of the competition, including time spent travelling, and to be paid in the
currency of the organising federation.

Reg. 12.6.2 Financial Obligations to the FIG

The Organisers must make payment of the total amount due to the FIG, under
the provisions of the Statutes, within the 6 weeks following the conclusion of
the competition.
Junior events: Swiss Francs 100.-
Senior events: Swiss Francs 200.-
Tournaments with prize money: 5% of the prize money
Exhibitions, Shows, Gala’s etc: Swiss Francs 1’000.- for each event

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Reg. 12.6.3 Losses & Damages

Losses and damages caused by the non-observance of these Regulations are
to be compensated for, on pain of sanctions, by the federations.

Reg. 12.7 INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS & INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS

The FIG is entitled to the payment of the financial contributions decided by the
General Assembly under the provisions of the Statutes irrespective of any
special financial arrangements made between the federations taking part.

Reg. 12.8 EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICITY DISPLAYS

Where these are of an international character, i.e. not of a domestic nature,
the fees payable to the FIG are the same as those payable under Reg. 12.6.2
above.

Reg. 12.9 DOPING TESTS

The costs relative to anti-doping tests, namely those of the analysers, shall be
borne by the Organiser (see FIG Anti-Doping Rules).

Reg. 12.10 INSURANCES

Federations are obliged to cover the expense of insurance for accredited
members of their delegations (illness, accident and repatriation). Accidents
occurring because of defects in the apparatus are the responsibility of the
organisers. Also, the organisers are obliged to take out insurance for civic
responsibilities in respect of participants and spectators (third liability
insurance).

REG. 13 FINAL PROVISIONS

In those cases, which are not foreseen in these Regulations, the Statutes of
the FIG apply if.
− unforeseen problems arise during big events
− the existing Regulations do not provide for them
− an immediate solution is required,
it rests with the respective Technical Committee to take the responsibility and
to decide the matter.

The 2011 amended Edition of the Technical Regulations, Sections 1 to 6, is

based upon the 2007 Edition of the FIG Statutes, the Technical Regulations
2010 Edition and the adopted propositions of the affiliated federations and the
FIG Authorities, approved by the Council at its meeting in May 2010 in Chiba
(JPN).
It will be effective as from January 1st, 2011, if no other date was decided
specially (mentioned in the text, 15th May 2010) and replaces the 2010 edition.

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FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

President: Bruno Gandi

Secretary General: André Gueisbuhler

President of the Statutes Commission: Bruno Grandi

President of the TC/Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Adrian Stoica

President of the TC/Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Nellie Kim

President of the TC/Rhythmic Gymnastics: Maria Syszkowska

President of the TC/Trampoline Gymnastic: Horst Kunze

President of the TC/ Acrobatic Gymnastics: Tonya Case

President of the TC/ Aerobic Gymnastics: Mireille Ganzin

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DE GYMNASTIQUE

FONDÉE EN 1881

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2011

SECTION 2
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
FOR ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

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Reg. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Competition programmes for World Championships are prescribed below. For
other competitive events special arrangements may apply (see Section 1, Reg.
3.1 to 3.5)

Men Women
Competition I : Competition I :
- 6 optional exercises - 4 optional exercises
(exception : 2 vaults to qualify (exception: 2 vaults to qualify
for Competition III) for Competition III)
Competition II : Competition II :
- 6 optional exercises - 4 optional exercises
Competition III : Competition III :
- 1 exercise per apparatus - 1 exercise per apparatus
(Exception: 2 Vaults) (Exception: 2 Vaults)
Competition IV : Competition IV :
- 6 optional exercises - 4 optional exercises

Reg. 2 SEQUENCE OF PERFORMANCE ON APPARATUS

Men Women
Floor Exercises Vault
Pommel Horse Uneven Bars
Rings Beam
Vault Floor Exercises
Parallel Bars
Horizontal Bar

Reg. 3 OPTIONAL EXERCISES

Optional exercises are composed of elements and combinations, freely selected,
the structure of which must correspond to the provisions contained in the Code of
Points.

Reg. 4 OLYMPIC GAMES

Reg. 4.1 GENERAL RULE
In principle, the programme and the organisation are identical to those of the
World Championships for Teams (Competition I and IV) & Individuals
(Competitions II and III), except in that which concerns participation (see Reg.
4.2 and 4.3), the competition format of C-I (see reg. 5.1.3) and the tie breaking
rules (Reg. 4.4). The program, the schedules and the number of days are
discussed between the IOC and the EC-FIG.

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Reg. 4.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

Number of gymnasts: 98 men and 98 women.
The qualification is based on the results of the Artistic Gymnastics World
Championships in the year preceding the Olympic Games (results of Competition
I (individual all-around ranking and team ranking) and Competition III, as well as
nd
the 2 qualifying competition (Test events).
The final list of qualifiers will be established after the 2nd qualification (test
events) based on the following priorities:
1. Teams, 2. Medal winners, 3. Continents and host, 4. Individual, best results all
around.
In the case of equality of points, the tie breaking rules set out in Reg. 5.1.5 to
5.1.7 will apply.
The places for the teams are allocated to the Federations (NOC) and not to the
Gymnasts. All other places are nominative.

Qualification System in detail:

40 places are allocated to the 8 best teams (8 x 5 gymnasts) in accordance

with the team ranking in Competition I at the 1st qualifying World
Championships (40)
20 places places are allocated to the 4 best teams (4 x 5 gymnasts) in
accordance with the team ranking in Competition I at the 2nd
qualifying competition (20)
a number are allocated to the medal winners (gold, silver and bronze) (by
name) of Competition III of 1st Olympic Qualification (qualifying
of places
World Championships), provided they have participated in 3
as needed events (MAG) / 2 events (WAG) and that the NOC is not within the
8 teams qualified for the Olympic Games). (max. 18 for men and
12 for women)
a number are nominated by the FIG Executive Committee in the following
priority order) (max. 9)
of places
1. to ensure that the host country of the Olympic Games is
as needed
represented by one male and one female gymnast, provided that
he they participated at the qualifying World Championships. The
place will be granted to the best ranked gymnast in the all around
competition (Competition I) of the 1st qualifying World
Championships.
2. to ensure that the Continents of Africa, America, Asia and
Europe are represented at the Olympic Games by two and
Oceania by one male and one female gymnast. (If such a final
qualification place must be allocated, it will be given to the best
ranked gymnast in the all-around ranking of Competition I of the 1st
qualifying World Championships.

1 place “Invitation” place, granted by the Tripartite Commission (IOC-

ANOC-FIG). The Tripartite Commission place will be available to
the Federation (NOC) which meet the IOC and FIG eligibility
criteria (1).
The deadline for Federations (NOCs) to submit their requests for

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Tripartite Commission invitation place is 15 November 2011. The

Tripartite Commission will confirm in writing a preliminary
allocation of invitation places to the Federation (NOC) by 31
January 2012. The allocation of remaining invitation place will be
confirmed in writing to the Federation (NOC) by July 2012.
the
are allocated to the best ranked gymnasts as follows:
remaining
The teams ranked from 5 to 8 during the 2nd Olympic qualification
places up to
(C I) have the right to select their individual gymnast to participate
the total of
in the Olympic Games. All others places are nominative.
98 places
(In addition to Medal Winners from the 1st qualifying World
Championships)

Reg. 4.3 NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE APPROVAL

Only individual gymnasts and teams authorised by their National Olympic
Committees may take part in the qualification for the Olympic Games provided,
also, that they fulfil any other requisite conditions (see Reg. 4.2).
The National Olympic Committees will take their decisions four months before
the Olympic Games.

Reg. 4.4 TIE BREAKING RULES

Reg. 4.4.1 Qualification
Qualification to competitions II, III and IV: in the case of a tie at any place the tie
breaking rules set out in Reg. 5.1.5 to 5.1.7 will apply.
Reg. 4.4.2 Finals
Competition II,III, IV : In the case of a tie at any place the final ranking will be
determined in accordance with the same tie-breaking criteria as are referred to in
4.4.1.

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Reg. 5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Reg. 5.1 TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Reg. 5.1.1 General Layout of Programme
The general layout of the programme is elaborated and decided by the Secretary
General in close cooperation with the Organising Committee and the Technical
Committees. The responsibility for the detailed competition and training schedule
is with the Technical Presidents.
Example 1:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
day day day day day day day day day day
First CI CI CI CI
part Men Men Women Women
of day
Second CI CI CI CI C IV C IV C II C II C III C III
part Men Men Women Women Men Women Men Women M/W M/W
of day

Example 2:

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
day day day day day day day day day day
First CI CI CI CI
part Women Women Men Men
of day
Second CI CI CI CI C IV C IV C II C II C III C III
part Women Women Men Men Women Men Women Men W/M W/M
of day

The Opening Ceremony will be arranged bearing in mind the programme

selected and the duration of the Championships. The addition of another day will
allow further flexibility.

Reg. 5.1.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations

All the federations are entitled to participate either with a team of 4 - 6 gymnasts
or with a maximum of 3 Individual gymnasts.
Except for Olympic Games, Delegations with full teams are entitled to include
one reserve gymnast for men and one reserve gymnast for women.
In order to ensure that performances are worthy of the distinction of the World
Championships, the Technical Committees may fix a minimum average score as
a pre-requisite for participation.
During Competition I and IV, for the teams, only two official coaches (and 1 only
for individual gymnasts) will be allowed within the Competition Area. In the case
of the Women's Competition these will consist of at least one female coach.
When a team has only one coach, then the coach may be male or female. It is
possible to replace an official coach by one of the personal coaches, during the
course of the competition provided the official coach leaves the competition area
before the entry of the personal coach.

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A maximum of 1 coach per athlete for Competition II and Competition III.

Each federation's medical representative is allowed to accompany the team into
the Competition Area but not to present himself on the podium with the team.
Participation:
Men Women Joint
Gymnasts 6 6 12
Reserve Gymnast* 1 1 2
Head of Delegation 1 1 1
Team Manager ** 1 1 2
Coach ** 3 3 6
Doctor ** 1 1 2
Physiotherapist** 1 1 2
Judges 2 2 4

* Remark: For Olympic Games no Reserve Gymnasts are allowed

** Depending on the number of participating gymnasts
For all other delegation members, including additional coaches, see FIG Rules for
Accreditation which are established by the EC FIG.

Reg. 5.1.3 Qualifying Team and Individual Competition (Competition I)

The results obtained determine

- the qualification for Competitions II, III and IV
- the ranking of the teams placed 9th or lower
th
- the ranking of the all-around competitors placed 25 or lower.
- in the year prior to the Olympic Games, the qualification of the teams and
individuals for participation in the Olympic Games
This competition is organized by a rotation of Groups, a Group comprising either
a team of 4 to 6 (OG: 5) gymnasts entered by national federations or teams
formed from individual gymnasts of different federations. A team shall provide for
not more than 5 gymnasts (OG 4) to compete on any single piece of apparatus
and the 4 (OG 3) highest scores will be taken into account for the team total.
For Men, the competition consists of optional exercises on six apparatus. For
Women, the competition consists of optional exercises on four apparatus. Only
gymnasts who perform on all the apparatus are eligible to qualify for Competition
II (see following Reg. 5.1.5).
To qualify for the vault finals two vaults are necessary. The qualifying score is
based on the average of the two scores.
For the all around and for the team ranking only the first vault will count.
The working order of the gymnasts making up a national team (making a group)
should include all competing gymnasts and is decided by the team leader.
Should one of the gymnasts be injured during the competition the submitted
working order does not alter. The injured gymnast is deleted from the working
order and any substitute has to take the same place.

Reg. 5.1.4 All-Around Finals (Competition II)

This competition determines the All-Around Individual Champions.
The competition consists of six optional exercises for men and four optional
exercises for women.

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24 gymnasts from competition I will take part in this competition (with a maximum
of 2 per federation) in one subdivision.
In case of a tie at any place in Competition I, the qualification for Competition II
will be based on:
- the greater number of highest final apparatus scores obtained in Competition I
(the total of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 highest apparatus finals scores for men and the total
of 3, 2, 1 highest apparatus finals scores for women).
- the highest sum of the E-scores on all apparatus add, for each gymnast, the
E-scores on 6 apparatus, then on the 5 highest scoring (E-score) apparatus,
etc.)
- the highest sum of the D scores on all apparatus add, for each gymnast, the
D-scores on 6 apparatus, then on the 5 highest scoring (D-score) apparatus,
etc.)
If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

The results of competition I are not carried forward to competition II (start from
zero.)
4 reserve gymnasts are designated taking into account the list of results of
Competition I (if they are to compete, see Reg. 5.1.9.2).
The results of Competition II determine the Individual All-Around Champion. In
case of a tie at any place, the tie is not broken.

Reg. 5.1.5 Apparatus Finals (Competition III)

These comprise finals on each piece of apparatus to determine the winner.
On each apparatus, the eight gymnasts (with a maximum of two per federation) who have
obtained the highest total scores on such apparatus, in the course of Competition I,
perform an exercise (which on vault means two vaults) on the apparatus in question.In
case of a tie at any place on any apparatus - except vault - in Competition I for
the qualification to Competition III, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
Reg. 5.1.5.1 If a tie occurs when none of the gymnasts’ scores have been changed due to the
inclusion of the Reference Score:
1. the gymnast with the lowest D-score prevails
2. if there is still a tie, consider the average of the 2 lowest counting E-
deductions
3. if there is still a tie, consider the lowest counting E-deduction
4. if there is still a tie, consider the average of the 4 lowest E- deductions
5. if there is still a tie, consider the average of all 5 E- deductions

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken. If more than 8 gymnasts qualify for
the finals, a new draw will be conducted.

In case of a tie at any place on vault in Competition I for qualification to

Competition III, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria:
1. the highest score out of the two vaults
2. the average of the 6 counting E-Jury deductions (3 from 1st vault and 3 from
2nd vault)

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3. the average of the 4 lowest counting E-Jury deductions (2 from 1st vault and 2
from 2nd vault)
st
4. the average of the 2 lowest counting E-Jury deductions (1 from 1 vault and 1
nd
from 2 vault)
5. the average of the 8 lowest E-Jury deductions (4 from 1st vault and 4 from 2nd
vault)
6. the average of all 10 E-Jury deductions (5 from 1st vault and 5 from 2nd vault)
If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.If more than 8 gymnasts qualify for
the finals, a new draw will be conducted.

Reg. 5.1.5.2 If a tie occurs when the scores of one or more gymnasts have been changed due
to the inclusion of the Reference Score:
1. the gymnast with the lowest D-score prevails
2. if there is still a tie, and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a
lowering of the final E-score for one gymnast, that gymnast will prevail and
if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a increase of the final E-
score for one gymnast, the gymnast with no modified E-score will prevail
3. if both/all gymnasts had a modified score due to the inclusion of the
Reference Score and the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an
increase of the final E-score for one gymnast and a lowering of the final E-
score for the other gymnast, the gymnast whose final E-score was lowered
will prevail
4. if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an increase or lowering of
the final E-score for both/all gymnasts:
4.1 consider the average of the 3 counting E-deductions and the lowest R
judge deduction
4.2 consider the average of the 2 lowest counting E-deductions and the
lowest R judge deduction
4.3 consider the average of the lowest counting E-deduction and the lowest R
judge deduction
4.4 consider the average of the 4 lowest E-deductions and the lowest R judge
deduction
4.5 consider the average of all 5 E-deductions and the 2 R judges’ deductions
If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken. If more than 8 gymnasts qualify for
the finals, a new draw will be conducted.

In case of a tie at any place on vault in Competition I for qualification to

Competition III, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria:
1. the highest score out of the two vaults
2. there is still a tie, the gymnast with the lowest total D-score prevails
3. if there is still a tie, and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a
lowering of the total score for one gymnast, that gymnast will prevail and
if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a increase of the total score
for one gymnast, the gymnast with no modified score will prevail
4. if both/all gymnasts had a modified score due to the inclusion of the
Reference Score and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an
increase of the score for one gymnast and a lowering of the score for the
other gymnast, the gymnast whose score was lowered will prevail
5. if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an increase or lowering of
the final score for both/all gymnasts the gymnast with the biggest lowering or
smallest increase of the score will prevail.

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If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken. If more than 8 gymnasts qualify for
the finals, a new draw will be conducted.

If more that 8 qualify for the finals, a new draw will be conducted.
The results of competition I are not carried forward to the finals (start from zero).
3 reserve gymnasts are designated taking into account the list of results of the
qualification. If called upon, a reserve gymnast works in accordance with the
order of the gymnast replaced.
The results of the finals determine the champion on each apparatus.
If there is a tie in points in the finals, the tie remains at the World
Championships.
During the Olympics, the ties are separated by the same criteria as the
qualifications mentioned above.

Reg. 5.1.6 Team Finals (Competition IV)

This competition determines the Team Champions.
The 8 teams having obtained the highest total scores in Competition I take part
in this competition which consists of six exercises for men and four exercises for
women.
In case of a tie at any place in Competition I, the qualification for Competition IV
will be based on:
- the greater number of highest team apparatus scores obtained in Competition I
(the total of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 highest apparatus team scores for men and the total of
3, 2, 1 highest apparatus team scores for women)
- the sum of the highest individual E-scores (for each team add the E scores of
all counting gymnasts on 6 apparatus, then 5 etc.)
- the sum of the highest individual-D scores for each team add the D scores of
all counting gymnasts on 6 apparatus, then 5 etc.)
- the highest individual total score
A team consist of 3 to 6 (OG: 5) gymnasts. 3 gymnasts compete on each
apparatus. All scores will be taken into account for the total.
If a gymnasts is injured during the qualifying competition I, he/she can be
th
replaced by the 7 (reserve) gymnast for Competition IV, with the approval of the
concerned Technical President, and if the injury is certified by the official
competition medical authority.
The results of competition I are not carried forward to competition IV (start from
zero).
The results of Competition IV determine the winner of the Team Championships.
In case of a tie at any place, the tie will not be broken.

Reg. 5.1.7 Participation in Competitions II and III

Gymnasts who qualify both for Competitions II and III are not obliged to
participate in Competition II in order to participate in Competition III.
They must inform the directors of the competitions of their decisions immediately
so that the next gymnast in turn (reserve) may be qualified.
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Qualified gymnasts for Competition II and III may be replaced by their federation
with one of its other gymnasts at their discretion provided that the said
replacement has obtained a superior result to that of the first gymnast of reserve.
The replacement gymnast will fill the position in the draw of the replaced
gymnast.
Federations are required to confirm to the Organiser with the names of finalists
within the prescribed time.

Reg. 5.1.8 Formation of Groups and Working Order

Teams or, respectively, individual gymnasts will be formed into groups for
competition, normally in six groups for men and four groups for women. This may
vary, however, according to the type of competition with the approval of the
FIG/EC.
The formation of gymnasts into groups is the responsibility of the Technical
Committees.

Reg. 5.1.8.1 Qualifying Team and Individual Competitions (Competition I)

The gymnasts perform in groups, consisting of teams or mixed groups, each
group performing in a subdivision of 6 apparatus for Men and 4 apparatus for
Women.
The allocation of individual gymnasts within the different groups is decided by the
drawing of lots (see also Section 1, Reg. 4.4). All gymnasts belonging to a
national team (Federation) perform in the same group. The location of groups to
the various sub-divisions is decided by drawing of lots.
The working order in each sub-division is also decided by the drawing of lots.
Nominated teams which arrive only with individuals will be treated as individuals.
Depending on the circumstances, they might lose the place they obtained as a
team at the time of the drawing of lots. In this case they might occupy the
vacancies in the individual gymnasts groups.
If a complete team gives up taking part, its place, determined by the drawing of
lots for the starting order of the teams, will remain empty in the concerned
subdivision.
The starting order of the gymnasts making up a national team (making a group)
and the starting order of the individual gymnasts (if more than one per
federation), is decided by the team leader. The starting order must be submitted
to the Competition Management Office (or any other place mentioned on the
form) 24 hours prior to the start of the competition at the latest. If a competition
takes place over more that one day, the deadline of 24 hours refers to the day
the team has to perform. If a federation does not respect this deadline, the
starting order of its gymnasts is determined based on the bib number.
The gymnast, competing as an individual who has the lowest competitive starting
number in the group, commences on the first piece of apparatus. In the
subsequent exercise, the gymnast with the next highest number will commence,
and so on.
Federations with more than one gymnast can submit the order for their gymnasts
on each event.

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Example for mixed groups working order:

VT UB BB FX
RSA 130 RSA 130 DEN 101 GER 202
RSA 129 DEN 101 GER 201 GER 203
DEN 101 GER 201 GER 203 GER 201
GER 202 GER 203 GER 202 RSA 129
GER 201 GER 202 RSA 130 RSA 130
GER 203 RSA 129 RSA 129 DEN 101

Reg. 5.1.8.2 All-Around Finals (Competition II)

The 24 gymnasts will perform in groups. They will be seeded into Olympic order
of apparatus based on results from the qualifying competition.
After each apparatus the gymnasts who started will drop to the last position on
the next apparatus. Touch Warm-up on the podium will be allowed before each
apparatus.

Male gymnasts

Rotation

5, 4, 3 11, 10, 9 17, 16, 15 23, 22, 21

1
2, 1, 6 8, 7, 12 14, 13, 18 20, 19, 24
4, 3, 2 10, 9, 8 16, 15, 14 22, 21, 20
2
1, 6, 5 7, 12, 11 13, 18, 17 19, 24, 23
3, 2, 1 9, 8, 7 15, 14, 13 21, 20, 19,
3
6, 5, 4 12, 11, 10 18, 17, 16 24, 23, 22
20, 19, 24, 2, 1, 6 8, 7, 12 14, 13, 18
4
23, 22, 21 5, 4, 3 11, 10, 9 17, 16, 15
13, 18, 17 19, 24, 23, 1, 6, 5 7, 12, 11
5
16, 15, 14 22, 21, 20 4, 3, 2 10, 9, 8
12, 11, 10 18, 17, 16 24, 23, 22 6, 5, 4
6
9, 8, 7 15, 14, 13 21, 20, 19 3, 2, 1

Female gymnasts

C-II GAF

3,2,1, 9, 8,7, 15,14,13, 21,20,19,

Rotation 1
6,5,4 12,11,10 18,17,16 24,23,22
20,19,24 2,1,6 8,7,12. 14,13,18,
Rotation 2
23,22,21 5,4,3 11,10,9 17,16,15
13,18,17 19,24,23, 1,6,5 7,12,11,
Rotation 3
16,15,14 22,21,20 4,3,2 10,9,8
18,17,16, 24,23,22, 6,5,4,
Rotation 4 12,11,10,9,8,7
15,14,13 21,20,19 3,2,1

Reg. 5.1.8.3 Apparatus Finals (Competition III)

The working order on each apparatus is determined by the drawing of lots.
- Warm-up takes place in the warm-up hall and not on the podium.
All the finalists must be present for the presentation at each apparatus.

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Reg. 5.1.8.4 Team Finals (Competition IV)

The working order of the 8 qualified men’s and women’s teams based on the
results of the qualifying competition is shown below according to the following
criteria:
- Warm-up takes place on the podium, 1 minute and 30 seconds
- At least two teams will compete at the same time
- All Teams will follow Olympic order of the apparatus
- All teams are in the competition hall at the same time

Team Final Men

Rotation

1 Team 1 Team 3 Team 5 Team 7

2 Team 2 Team 4 Team 6 Team 8
3 Team 2 Team 4 Team 6 Team 8
4 Team 1 Team 3 Team 5 Team 7
5 Team 1 Team 3 Team 5 Team 7
6 Team 2 Team 4 Team 6 Team 8
7 Team 8 Team 2 Team 4 Team 6
8 Team 7 Team 1 Team 3 Team 5
9 Team 5 Team 7 Team 1 Team 3
10 Team 6 Team 8 Team 2 Team 4
11 Team 4 Team 6 Team 8 Team 2
12 Team 3 Team 5 Team 7 Team 1

Team Final Women

Rotation

1 Team 1 Team 3 Team 5 Team 7

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

The working order for the gymnasts making up a national team is decided by the
team leader. The starting order must be submitted to the Competition
Management Office (or any other place mentioned on the form) 24 hours prior to
the start of the competition at the latest. If a federation does not respect this
deadline, the starting order of its gymnasts is determined based on the bib
number.

Reg. 5.2 RESTRICTED TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Qualification for the Olympic Games)
To these World Championships the top 24 teams from the preceding World
Championships will be invited. All other federations have a limited participation
with a maximum of 3 gymnasts.
In case of any federation declining to enter a team, the next team in succession
will be called up upon.
The programme and the manner, in which the competitions are run, are identical
with the provisions made under Reg. 5.1

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Reg. 5.3 INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

This competition comprises exercises on each of the various apparatus to
determine the All Around World Champion and the World Champion on each
apparatus.

Reg. 5.3.1 Competition Programme

The programme and the manner, in which the competitions are run, are identical
with the provisions made under Reg. 5.1 with the following exceptions:
There will be no team competition (C-IV) or team ranking in the qualifying
competition.
The starting order for Competition I is based on a complete draw.

Reg. 5.3.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations

All the federations are allowed to compete with a maximum of 6 men and 4
women gymnasts per federation but not more than 3 of these may compete on a
single item of apparatus.
Participation:
Men Women Joint
Gymnasts 6 4 10
Head of Delegation 1 1 1
Coach * 3 3 6
Doctor* 1 1 1
Physiotherapist* 1 1 2
Judges 2 2 4

* Depending on the number of participating gymnasts

For all other delegation members, including the additional coaches, see FIG Rules for
Accreditation which are established by the EC FIG.

Reg. 6 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT

In Women’s Artistic Gymnastics the floor exercise has to be performed in it’s
entirety with musical accompaniment with
- orchestration (but without singing),
- piano or one other instrument.
The musical accompaniment occurs through CD.
All composers must be acknowledged to satisfy the laws of Copyright.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

B. Grandi A. Gueisbuhler B. Grandi N. Kim A. Stoica
FIG President Secretary General President of the WTC President MTC President
Statutes Commission

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DE GYMNASTIQUE

FONDÉE EN 1881

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2011

SECTION 3
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
FOR RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

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REG. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Competition programmes for World Championships are prescribed below. For
other competitive events special arrangements may apply (see Section 1,
Reg. 3.1 to 3.5).
Individual, Team and Group Competitions
Individual Competitions
a) Competition I
− For individual gymnasts: 3 or 4 exercises using any 3 or 4 of the 4
apparatus prescribed on the programme of the year (see Reg. 7.1)
− For team members (team ranking): 1 exercise minimum per gymnast, 4
maximum (but not more than one exercise per apparatus).
b) Competition II
− 1 exercise on each of the 4 apparatus prescribed on the programme of the
year (see Reg. 7.1)
c) Competition III
− 1 exercise on each apparatus on which the gymnast has qualified

Group Competitions
a) General Competition
- 2 exercises performed by 5 gymnasts working as a group (see Reg. 7.2).).
b) Finals
- 1 exercise with the type of apparatus for which the group has qualified.

REG. 2 SEQUENCE OF PERFORMANCE

Rope (Juniors only)
Hoop
Ball
Clubs
Ribbon

REG. 3 OLYMPIC GAMES

Reg. 3.1 COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Reg. 3.1.1 Individual Competition
The All-Around Competition consists of :
a) Qualifying Competition
b) Final
The programme consists of 4 exercises according to the regulations of
Competition II for the World Championships.

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a) Qualifying Competition
The gymnasts qualified through World Championships and the additional
gymnasts, designated by the TC in consultation with the Executive
Committee and the gymnast designated by the IOC Tripartite Commission
will participate in this Competition. The classification is decided by the total
number of points obtained on the 4 items of apparatus.
In case of a tie at any place, the ties are broken according to the following
criteria:
- best score by adding the 4 (individual gymnasts) resp. 2 (groups) final
execution scores
- best score by adding the 4 execution scores of all the exercises, taking
into consideration all the judges’ scores without eliminating the highest
and the lowest score.
- best score by adding the 4 (individual gymnasts) resp. 2 (group) final
artistic scores
b) Final
The 10 best gymnasts from the Qualifying Competition take part in this
Competition. The classification is decided by the total number of points
obtained on the 4 items of apparatus.
The gymnasts begin each Competition with zero points.
The gymnast with the highest score at the Final is the Olympic Champion.
In case of a tie at any place of the qualifying competition the tie will be
broken as mentioned in Reg. 3.1.1:

Reg. 3.1.2 Group Competition

The General Multiple Competition consists of :
a) Qualifying Competition
b) Final
The programme consists of 2 exercises according to the technical programme
of the qualifying World Championships and according to the directives
applicable at the World Championships.
a) Qualifying Competition
The groups qualified through the World Championships and the two
additional groups designated by the Executive Committee FIG in
consultation with the Technical Committee take part in this competition. The
classification is decided by the total number of points obtained on the 2
exercises.
In case of a tie at the 10th place of the qualifications, the ties are broken
according to the criteria mentioned before (3.1.1).
b) Final
The 8 best groups from the Qualification take part in this Competition. The
classification is decided by the total number of points obtained on the 2
exercises.
The groups begin each Competition with zero points.
The group with the highest score at the final is the Olympic Champion.
In case of a tie at any place of the qualifying competition the tie will be broken
as mentioned before (3.1.1):

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Reg. 3.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

Reg. 3.2.1 Individual Competition

Number of gymnasts: 24
The qualification is based on the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
(Competition II) in the year preceding the Olympic Games and the 2nd
qualifying competition. Places are allocated to the Federations (NOCs) and
not to the gymnasts, with the exception of places 16 to 24.
System in detail:
Places 1 – 15 Places are allocated to the 15 best gymnasts of
Competition II (by federation) of the 1st qualifying World
Championships.

Places 16 – 20 Places are allocated to the 5 best ranked gymnasts (by

name) of Competition II in the 2nd qualifying competition,
max 2 gymnasts (in total) per federation, including those
qualified during the 1st qualifying competition.

Places 21 – 23 “final qualification places” are granted by the FIG

Executive in consultation with the TC-RG, in the following
priority order:

1. to ensure that the host country of the Olympic Games

is represented by 1 gymnast (when not represented in
places 1 to 20) on the condition that she has
participated in the qualifying World Championships.
The place will be given to the best ranked gymnast in
the qualifying World Championships.
2. to ensure that all continents are represented at the
Olympic Games. If such a final qualification place must
be allocated, it will be given to the best ranked
gymnast in the all-around competition (Competition I)
from the Continent in question at the qualifying World
Championships

Place 24 an “Invitation” granted by the Tripartite Commission (IOC-

ANOC-FIG). The Tripartite Commission place will be
available to the Federations (NOC) which meet the
eligibility criteria.
The deadline for Federations (NOCs) to submit their
request for the Tripartite Commission Invitation place is 15
November 2011. The Tripartite Commission will confirm in
writing a preliminary allocation of Invitation places to the
Federation (NOC) by 31 January 2012. The allocation of
remaining Invitation places will be confirmed in writing to
the Federations (NOCs) by July 2012.

Any place(s) which are not granted according to the criteria above will be
granted according to the same criteria as applicable to places 1
to 20 in order to increase the number of individual gymnasts
from federations not represented at the Olympic Games.
In case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken as mentioned in Reg. 3.1.1

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Reg. 3.2.2 Group Competition

Number of groups: 12
The qualifying event for the Olympic Games are the Rhythmic World
Championships in the year preceding the Olympic Games.

Places 1 – 6 places are allocated to the 6 best groups in the qualifying

World Championships rankings (General Competition)
Places 7 – 10 places are allocated to the 4 best groups in the 2nd
qualifying competition
Places 11-12 are allocated by the FIG Executive Committee in
agreement with the RG-TC (in the following priority order):
1. to ensure that the host country of the Olympic Games
is represented (when it is not represented in places 1
to 10), on condition that its group has participated in
the qualifying World Championships,
2. to ensure that at least three Continents are
represented at the Olympic Games. If such a final
qualification place must be allocated, it will be given to
the best group from the Continent in question from the
qualifying World Championships.

Any place(s) not allocated on the basis of the above criteria will
be allocated according to the criteria applicable to groups 1 to
10.
In case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken as mentioned in Reg. 3.1.1.

Reg. 3.3 NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE APPROVAL

Only individual gymnasts and teams authorised by their National Olympic
Committees may take part in the qualification for the Olympic Games
provided, also, that they fulfil any other requisite conditions (see Reg. 3.2.1
and 3.2.2).
The National Olympic Committees will take their decisions four months before
the Olympic Games.

REG. 4 WORLD GAMES

Reg. 4.1 COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Qualification Round with 24 gymnasts, based on the principles and patterns
of Competition I (qualifying individual competition, but without team ranking
and all around ranking) at the World Championships in the year of the World
Games and the rules applicable thereto. The top 8 gymnasts per apparatus
qualify for the
Individual Apparatus Finals (as per Competition III at World Championships)
Layout of the Programme: e.g.
Day 1: Qualifying competition on two apparatus
Finals on two apparatus
Day 2: Qualifying competition on two apparatus
Finals on two apparatus

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or
Day 1: Qualifying competition on all apparatus
Day 2: Finals on all apparatus
The detailed programme must be approved by the FIG.

Reg. 4.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

The number of gymnasts (24) and officials is determined following an
agreement between the IWGA and the FIG.
The qualification is based on the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
in the year preceding the Olympic Games. Places are allocated to the
Federations (NOCs) and not to the gymnasts, with the exception of places 21
to 24.
System in detail:
Places 1 to 20 Places are allocated to the 20 best gymnasts of competition
II.
Places 21 – 24 (4 FIG Wild Cards) will be nominated (in order of priority) by
the FIG Executive Committee in consultation with the RG-
TC to:

1. make sure the host country of the World Games is

represented, provided it has participated at the
qualifying World Championships. The place will be
given to the best ranked gymnast (Competition I,
Ranking List Individual Qualifying Competition for All-
Around),
2. guarantee that all continents are represented at the
World Games. (If such a Wild Card has to be assigned,
it will be given to the best ranked gymnast from the
respective Continent at the qualifying World
Championships, Competition I, Ranking List Individual
Qualifying Competition for All-Around)
3. to cater for other unforeseen cases provided the
gymnast has participated at the qualifying World
Championships.

Any place(s) not assigned under the criteria mentioned above will
be assigned following the same criteria as places 11 - 20 to raise
the number of individual gymnasts from federations not yet
represented at the World Games.

Reg. 4.3 JUDGES

See TR Section 1, Reg. 7.10.1. and 7.10.2.

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REG. 5 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Reg. 5.1 WORLD TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND WORLD

CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR GROUP EXERCISES (Comp. I, II and III)
The above named programme takes the following form:
- Qualifying Individual Competition (Competition I) with Team ranking
- All-Around Final (Competition II)
- Apparatus Finals (Competition III)
- General Competition for Group exercises
- Finals for the Exercise using one type of apparatus
- Finals for the Exercise using two Types of apparatus.

Particulars of these competitions are set out hereunder.

Reg. 5.1.1 General Layout of Programme
The general layout of the programme is elaborated and decided by the
Secretary General in close cooperation with the Organising Committee and
the Technical Committee. The responsibility for the detailed competition and
training schedule is with the Technical President.
The tables below indicated the manner in which the programme may be
arranged but they are subject to variation having regard to the number of
entries and other circumstances
Example:
nd
1st day 2 day 3rd day 4th day 5th day 6th day 7th day 8th day
General
Comp. I
Morning Comp. I Comp. I Comp. I Competition
Groups
General
Afternoon/ Comp. I Comp. I Comp. I Comp. II B Finals
Comp. I Competition
evening Comp. III Comp. III Comp. II A groups
Groups

Reg. 5.1.2 Right of Participation and Size of Delegations

All the federations are entitled to participate either with a team of 3 to 4
gymnasts or with 1 or 2 Individual gymnasts as well as with one group.
Size of delegation:
Individual Group. Total
Participation Participation
Gymnasts 4 6 10
Head of Delegation 1 1 1
Team Manager * 1 1 2
Coaches * 1 1 2
Doctor* 1 1 1
Physiotherapist* 1 1 2

* Depending on the number of participating gymnasts

For all other delegation members, including the additional coaches, see FIG Rules for
Accreditation which are established by the EC FIG.

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Reg. 5.1.3 Team and Qualifying Individual Competition (Competition I)

The results obtained determine
- the classification of the teams
- the qualification for the All Around Final and the Apparatus Finals
- the ranking of the all-around competitors placed from the 25th to the last
place
- the ranking of the competitors placed from the 9th to the last place on
each individual apparatus
a) Team Competition
A team may consist of 3 - 4 gymnasts and each gymnast may, subject to
compliance with the following requirement, perform 1 to 4 exercises
(maximum).
The competition programme comprises exercises using the 4 apparatus
prescribed on the programme of the year (see Reg. 7.1.) Each team must
perform 3 exercises on each apparatus, by different gymnasts, making a
total of 12 exercises.
The team classification is made by adding the 10 best scores registered by
the gymnasts of the team.
b) Individual Competition
For gymnasts who compete in Competition I as individuals only, the
programme comprises exercises on the 3 or 4 apparatus prescribed. Their
classification, for the purpose of qualifying for Competition II, is made by
adding the 3 best scores obtained, for Competition III according to the
score obtained at the concerned apparatus.
Gymnasts included in teams will, likewise, be classified for Competitions II
by the addition of the three best scores obtained, for Competition III
according to the score obtained at the concerned apparatus. All gymnasts,
who have participated on the apparatus concerned, will be eligible to qualify
to participate in Competition II and III.

In case of a tie, the following criteria apply :

If a tie occurs when none of the gymnasts’ scores have been changed due
to the inclusion of the Reference Score:

- best score by adding the 3 final execution scores

- best score by adding the 4 execution scores of all three exercises, taking
into consideration all the scores without eliminating the highest and the
lowest score.
- better score by adding the 3 final artistic scores
If there is still a tie, all the gymnasts who with the same score will be ranked
at the same place.

If a tie occurs when the scores of one or more gymnasts have been changed
due to the inclusion of the Reference Score:
1. the gymnast with the lowest total D-score (3 apparatus) prevails
2. if there is still a tie, and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
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if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a increase of the final

score for one gymnast, the gymnast with no modified E-score will prevail
3. if both/all gymnasts had a modified score due to the inclusion of the
Reference Score and the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an
increase of the score for one gymnast and a lowering of the score for the
other gymnast, the gymnast whose score was lowered will prevail
4. if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an increase or lowering
of the final score for both/all gymnasts the gymnast with the biggest
lowering or smallest increase of the score will prevail.

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

c) Formation of Working Groups

Both teams and individual gymnasts will be split into working groups, by
means of a draw, depending on the number of gymnasts participating

Reg. 5.1.4 All-Around Finals (Competition II)

The 24 best gymnasts from Competition I participate in two groups based on
the results of Competition I, taking into account a maximum limit of 2
gymnasts per federation.
In case of a tie at the 24th place, the qualification will be based on the criteria
mentioned in Reg. 5.1.3.
If there is still an equality, all the gymnasts not excluded by the foregoing
process will participate in Competition II.
2 reserve gymnasts are designated taking into account the list of results of
Competition I. If called upon, a reserve gymnast works in accordance with the
order of the gymnast replaced.
The programme consists of 4 exercises with the four prescribed apparatus
and the classification is made by adding the 4 scores obtained with the four
apparatus. No consideration is taken of the results of Competition I.
The gymnast who has obtained the highest number of points is declared the
winner.
In case of a tie at any place the following criteria apply:
If a tie occurs when none of the gymnasts’ scores have been changed due to
the inclusion of the Reference Score:
− best score by adding the 4 final execution scores
If there is still an equality, all the gymnasts not excluded by the foregoing
process will keep their ex aequo place.
In the year prior to the Olympic Games, the qualification of the individuals for
taking part in the Olympic Games and in the World Games.
If a tie occurs when the scores of one or more gymnasts have been changed
due to the inclusion of the Reference Score:
1. the gymnast with the lowest total D-score (4 apparatus) prevails
2. if there is still a tie, and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
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if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a increase of the final

score for one gymnast, the gymnast with no modified E-score will prevail
3. if both/all gymnasts had a modified score due to the inclusion of the
Reference Score and the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an
increase of the score for one gymnast and a lowering of the score for the
other gymnast, the gymnast whose score was lowered will prevail
4. if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an increase or lowering
of the final score for both/all gymnasts the gymnast with the biggest
lowering or smallest increase of the score will prevail.

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

Reg. 5.1.5 Apparatus Finals (Competition III)

This competition determines the winning gymnast for each apparatus.
The best 8 gymnasts (maximum of 2 per federation) of Competition I on each
of the 4 apparatus of the programme are designated to participate in the
Individual Apparatus Finals.
In case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken as follows:

If a tie occurs when none of the gymnasts’ scores have been changed due to
the inclusion of the Reference Score:
− the highest execution score of the apparatus
− the highest execution score of the apparatus without eliminating the highest
and the lowest score
− the highest artistic score of the apparatus
If a tie occurs when the scores of one or more gymnasts have been changed
due to the inclusion of the Reference Score:
1. the gymnast with the lowest D-score prevails
2. if there is still a tie, and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
a lowering of the score for one gymnast, that gymnast will prevail and
if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a increase of the final
score for one gymnast, the gymnast with no modified E-score will prevail
3. if both/all gymnasts had a modified score due to the inclusion of the
Reference Score and the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an
increase of the score for one gymnast and a lowering of the score for the
other gymnast, the gymnast whose score was lowered will prevail
4. if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in an increase or lowering
of the score for both/all gymnasts:
4.1 consider the average of the 2 counting E-scores and the highest R
judge (execution) score
4.2 consider the average of the 3 highest E-scores and the highest R
judge (execution) score
4.3 consider the average of all 4 E-scores and the highest R judge
(execution) score
4.4 consider the average of all 4 E-scores and the both R judges’
(execution) scores
4.5 consider the average of the 2 counting A-scores and the highest R
judge (artistic) score
4.6 consider the average of the 3 highest A-scores and the highest R
judge (artistic) score

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4.7 consider the average of all 4 A-scores and the highest R judge
(artistic) score
4.8 consider the average of all 4 A-scores and the both R judges’
(artistic) scores

For each apparatus 2 reserve finalist gymnasts are designated taking into
account the ranking on each apparatus obtained in Competition I. If called
upon, a reserve finalist gymnast works in accordance with the order of the
gymnast replaced.
The classification is determined by the score obtained in the Final. No account
is taken of the result of Competition I.
In case of a tie in the finales at any place, the ranking will be based on the
above mentioned criteria.

Reg. 5.1.6 Group Competitions

This competition falls into three categories:
a) General Competition
b) Finals for the exercise using one type of apparatus
c) Finals for the exercise using two types of apparatus.

Reg. 5.1.7 General Competition

Each federation participating in the Competition shall present two different
exercises, each of them performed on different days.
One of these exercises must be performed with 5 identical apparatus, the
apparatus chosen being, if possible, that which does not feature on the
programme for the individual exercises. The other exercise must be composed
so as to use the two different apparatus decided by the Technical Committee.
The prescribed apparatus shall be valid for 2 consecutive years minimum.
Each federation may enter a minimum of 5 gymnasts and a maximum of 6
gymnasts for the total program of group exercises (2 exercises and 2 finals).
In the case of 6 gymnasts, the gymnasts of the group may be named for
− the 2 exercises of the program
− one exercise and reserve for the other.
Each group exercise has to be performed by 5 gymnasts. A group comprising
a different number of gymnasts is not acceptable.
The music for each exercise may be different or identical.
The classification is made by the addition of the scores obtained for the two
exercises.
In case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken as mentioned in Reg. 5.1.10.

Reg. 5.1.8 Final using one type of apparatus

The teams placed in the first 8 places in that part of the General Competition
for one type of apparatus, shall take part in the Final.

Reg. 5.1.9 Final using two types of apparatus

The teams placed in the first 8 places in that part of the General Competition
for two types of apparatus, shall take part in the Final.

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Reg. 5.1.10 Determination of Qualification for Final Competitions and Final

Classification
In case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken as follows:
− The highest execution score of the exercise
− The highest execution score of the exercise without eliminating the highest
and the lowest score
− The highest artistic score of the exercise
For each of the Finals, classification shall be made on the score obtained in
the Final. There is no carry over of score from the General Competition.

In case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken as mentioned before.

REG. 6 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT

All the exercises have to be performed in their entirety with musical
accompaniment but very short, and voluntary, stops motivated by the
composition are permitted.
The music can be played with one instrument or more, used simultaneously or
alternatively. Vocal accompaniment is authorised on the condition that the
voice is used as an instrument (without words).
Details of the manner in which the music can be played, the basic principles
for musical accompaniment, and penalties for non-conformity, are contained in
the Code.
All composers must be acknowledged to satisfy the laws of Copyright.

REG. 7 CHOICE OF APPARATUS

Reg. 7.1 INDIVIDUAL EXERCISES

For Competitions I, II and III the full complement of apparatus as set out in
paragraph II below is used.
The Technical Committee determines the four pieces of apparatus to be used
for the year of the World Championships and the following year. The
apparatus which does not figure in the programme is decided according to a
rotation system which is in the following order: rope, hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon.
Thus the programme for the Olympic Games is identical to the one of the
preceding World Championships.

Reg. 7.2 GROUP EXERCISES

- Exercise with 1 apparatus
The apparatus to be used - if possible - is that which does not figure in the
programme for Individual Exercises.
- Exercise with 2 different apparatus
The choice of apparatus is made as result of the propositions of the
federations and decided by the Technical Committee.
The programme of the Olympic Games is identical to that of the preceding
World Championships.

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REG. 8 RESERVE GYMNASTS

Reg. 8.1 INDIVIDUAL EXERCISES

Reg. 8.1.1 Competition I

No reserve gymnast will be able to be registered in addition to the gymnasts
composing the team; however, in case of emergency, duly confirmed by the
official doctor, a sick or injured gymnast inscribed for one of the apparatus,
may be replaced by a teammate on the condition that the gymnast replacing
her has not already performed her exercise with that same apparatus.

Reg. 8.1.2 Competition II

In case of emergency, duly confirmed by the official doctor, a gymnast
qualified for Competition II may be replaced prior to the start of the competition
by one of her teammates on the following conditions:
The replacement gymnast must have participated in the competition I and she
must be ranked among the top 24 gymnasts, after the elimination of the
injured gymnast.

Reg. 8.2. GROUP EXERCISES

No reserve gymnast is able to be registered in addition to the 6 gymnasts
composing the team; however, in case of emergency, duly confirmed by the
official doctor, a sick or injured gymnast inscribed for one of the exercises,
may be replaced by the gymnast who is not participating in the same exercise.
The replacement will be authorized up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the
general competition and finals.

REG. 9 DRESS OF THE GYMNASTS

(see Code of Points)

Reg. 10 REPETITION OF EXERCISES

No individual or group exercise may be repeated except in case of force
majeure independent of the gymnast and recognized by the Superior Jury.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

B. Grandi A. Gueisbuhler B. Grandi M. Szyszkowska

FIG President Secretary General Pres. Statutes Comm. RG-TC President

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DE GYMNASTIQUE

FONDÉE EN 1881

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2011

SECTION 4
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
FOR TRAMPOLINE GYMNASTICS

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REG. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Competitions consist of a Qualifying Round and a Final.
All Finals in competitions under FIG authority in TRA, TU and DMT can be
conducted either as described under these special regulations or as a “knock
out" competition with a quarterfinal (8 gymnasts), a half final (4) and final (2)
each decided by a single voluntary routine; or where the remaining 4
gymnasts after quarterfinal compete for the title (gold medal) and the
remaining places (2-4) with a second voluntary. This kind of Final has to be
agreed by the FIG TC Trampoline, the FIG EC and the organiser.
If a gymnast or pair has to withdraw from the Final because of injury or illness,
the next placed gymnast/pair from the Qualification Round will be allowed to
start in the Final. These changes have to be announced at least 1 (one) hour
prior to the start of the Final.
Trampoline
- Men’s Individual
- Women’s Individual
- Men’s Synchronised
- Women’s Synchronised
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
Trampoline competitions consist of two voluntary routines in the Qualifying
Round and one voluntary routine in the Finals. Each routine consists of 10
elements (the requirements relating to the composition of the routines are laid
down under §1 and §5 of the Code of Points Trampoline).
Tumbling
- Men’s Individual
- Women’s Individual
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
Tumbling competitions consist of two voluntary passes in the Qualifying
Round, two voluntary passes in the Individual Finals and one voluntary pass in
the Team Finals. Each pass consists of 8 elements (the requirements relating
to the composition of the passes are laid down under §1 and §5 of the Code of
Points Trampoline/Tumbling).
Double Mini-Trampoline
- Men’s Individual
- Women’s Individual
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
Double Mini-Trampoline competitions consist of two voluntary passes in the
Qualifying Round, two voluntary passes in the Individual Finals and one
voluntary pass in the Team Finals. Each pass consists of two elements (the
requirements relating to the composition of the passes are laid down under §1
and §5 of the Code of Points Trampoline/DMT).
The teams in Trampoline, Tumbling and Double Mini-Trampoline competitions
consist of minimum three and maximum four gymnasts.

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REG. 2 OLYMPIC GAMES

Reg. 2.1 COMPETITION PROGRAMME AND RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION

The programme and the organisation are identical to those of the World
Championships (Reg. 4) with the following exceptions:
Only the disciplines Men’s and Women’s Individual are in the Olympic Games.

REG. 2.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION

Qualifying is based on the results of the Trampoline Gymnastics World
Championships in the year preceding the Olympic Games and the 2nd
qualification. The places are allocated to the Federations (NOCs) and not to
the gymnasts, with the exception of places 14 to 16.
Number of gymnasts: 16 men and 16 women
Maximum 2 per federation for the places 1 – 8
and maximum 1 per federation for the places 9 - 16

System in detail:
This system applies to both men and women.
Places 1 – 8 places are allocated to the federations (NOCs) (max. 2 per
federation) according to the ranking of their gymnasts in the
final of the qualifying World Championships.
Places 9 – 13 places are allocated to the federations (NOCs) (max. 1 per
federation), at the 2nd qualifying competition.
Places 14 – 15 2 final qualification places are allocated by the FIG
Executive Committee in agreement with the TC Trampoline
in the following priority order:
1. to ensure that the host country of the Olympic Games is
represented by one woman or one man (when it is not in
places 1 – 13) on the condition that she / he has
participated at the qualifying World Championships. This
place will be granted to the best ranked gymnast in the
qualifying World Championships.
2. to ensure that at least 4 continents are represented at
the Olympic Games. If such a final qualification place
must be allocated, it will be given to the best ranked
women or men of the respective Continent at the
qualifying World Championships.)
Place 16 an “Invitation” from the Tripartite Commission (IOC-ANOC-
FIG) will be available to the Federations (NOCs) which
meet the eligibility criteria, either for man or a woman.
The deadline for Federations (NOCs) to submit their
request for Tripartite Commission Invitation places is 15
November 2011. The Tripartite Commission will confirm in
writing a preliminary allocation of Invitation places to the
Federations (NOCs) by 31 January 2012. The allocation of
remaining Invitation places will be confirmed in writing to
the Federations (NOCs) by July 2012.
Any place(s) which are not granted according to the criteria above will be
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order to increase the number of gymnasts from Federations (NOCs) not

represented at the Olympic Games on the basis of the other criteria.

Reg. 2.3 NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE APPROVAL

Only individual gymnasts and teams authorised by their National Olympic
Committees may take part in the qualification for the Olympic Games
provided, also, that they fulfil any other requisite conditions (see Reg. 2.1).
The National Olympic Committees will take their decisions four months before
the Olympic Games.

REG. 3 WORLD GAMES

Reg. 3.1 COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Disciplines:
- Men’s Trampoline Synchronised
- Women’s Trampoline Synchronised
- Men’s Tumbling
- Women’s Tumbling
- Men’s Double Mini-Trampoline
- Women’s Double Mini-Trampoline
Programme:
Programme as at World Championships (Reg. 4) with following exceptions:
Trampoline Synchro Men and Women
- Qualifying Round, only 12 gymnasts (pairs) competing in a single group per
discipline.
- Maximum 1 pair per federation per discipline.
Double Mini-Trampoline and Tumbling Men and Women
- Qualifying Round, only 10 gymnasts competing in a single group per
discipline.
- Maximum 1 (or 2 gymnasts, see 3.2.2) per federation per discipline
- Finals: Maximum 1 gymnast per federation and discipline.
- No team finals.

Reg. 3.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATION

The number of competitors (88) is determined by an agreement between the
IWGA and the FIG as follows:
Trampoline Synchro 48 (12 pairs each men and women)
Double Mini-Trampoline 20 (10 men and 10 women)
Tumbling 20 (10 men and 10 women).
The qualifying event is the World Championship two years prior to the World
Games.
The Qualification applies to the federations and not to the Competitors except
for the “Wild Cards”.

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Reg. 3.2.1 Trampoline Synchro Men and Women

Places 1 – 10 will be attributed to the federations (max. 1 pair per

federation) according to the ranking of their pairs at the
qualification competition at the qualifying World Cham-
pionships.
In case that there are not sufficient federations participating
in the World Games to fill these places, the participating
federations will be given the opportunity to send 2 pairs per
federation (priority in ranking order as mentioned above)
Places 11 – 12 are nominated (in order of priority) by the FIG Executive
Committee in consultation with the TRA-TC to:
1. make sure the host country of the World Games is at
least represented with one women’s or one men’s pair,
provided they have participated at the qualifying World
Championships. The place will be given to the best
ranked pair as mentioned above
2. guarantee that at least 4 continents are represented at
the World Games. (if such a place has to be assigned, it
will be given to the best ranked women’s or men’s pair of
the respective Continent at the qualifying World
Championships.)
3. to cater for other unforeseen cases provided the pair has
participated at the qualifying World Championships.
Any place(s) not assigned under the criteria mentioned
above will be attributed following the same criteria as
places 1 - 10 to raise the number of federations not yet
represented at the World Games.

Reg. 3.2.2 Tumbling and Double Mini-Trampoline Men and Women

Places 1 – 8 will be attributed to the federations (max. 1 per federation)

according to the ranking of their gymnasts at the qualification
competition at the qualifying World Championships.
In case that there are not sufficient federations participating
in the World Games to fill these places, the participating
federations will be given the opportunity to send 2 gymnasts
per federation (priority in ranking order as mentioned above)
Places 9 – 10 are nominated (in order of priority) by the FIG Executive
Committee in consultation with the TC Trampoline to:

1. make sure the host country of the World Games is

represented with one tumbling Men or one tumbling
women and one double mini-trampoline men or
women, provided they have participated at the
qualifying World Championships. The place will be
given to the best ranked gymnast as mentioned above.
2. guarantee that at least 4 continents are represented at
the World Games. (if such a place has to be assigned,
it will be given to the best ranked women or men of the
respective Continent at the qualifying World
Championships.)

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3. to cater for other unforeseen cases provided the

gymnast has participated at the qualifying World
Championships.
Any place(s) not assigned under the criteria mentioned
above will be attributed following the same criteria as places
1 - 8 to raise the number of federations not yet represented
at the World Games.

Reg. 3.3 JUDGES

Each participating federation has to nominate and present a minimum of 1
judge (per discipline, TRA, DMT, TUM in which it has qualified gymnasts),
from their own federation in good standing with a valid FIG Brevet. Failure to
provide a judge will result in the FIG charging the federation concerned with a
lump sum of CHF 2’000.-.

Reg. 3.4 TIE BREAKING RULES

Tie breaking rules must be applied as at the Olympic Games.

REG. 4 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Reg. 4.1 GENERAL LAYOUT OF PROGRAMME

The general layout of the programme is elaborated and decided by the
Secretary General in close cooperation with the Organising Committee and
the Technical Committee. The responsibility for the detailed competition and
training schedule is with the Technical President.

Reg. 4.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

All federations are entitled to participate with a maximum number of gymnasts
as follows:

Gymnasts Men Women Total

Trampoline individual 4 4 8
Trampoline synchronised 2 pairs 2 pairs 8
Reserve individual et synchronised - - - *
Double mini-trampoline 4 4 8
Reserve double mini-trampoline 1 1 2
Tumbling 4 4 8
Reserve tumbling 1 1 2

Function TRA TUM DMT Mixed

Head of Delegation 1 1 1 1
Team Manager (for full team only*) 1 1 1 3
Coach (but max. 1 coach per gymnast) *** 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
Judge (more judges only on request TC) 1 1 1 3
Doctor 1
Physiotherapist 1 1 1 3

* If a second pair is entered it must come from the Trampoline Individual contingency
* Reserves for Trampoline Synchronised must come from Trampoline Individual and vice versa
** Depending on the number of participating gymnasts
For all other delegation members, including the additional coaches, see FIG Rules for
Accreditation which are established by the EC FIG.

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Reg. 4.3 PROGRAMME

Reg. 4.3.1 Trampoline

Reg. 4.3.1.1 Qualifying Round
The Qualifying Round is the basis for qualification to the following Finals:
- Men’s Individual
- Women’s Individual
- Men’s Synchro
- Women’s Synchro
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
Maximum four men and four women and two synchronised pairs men and
women per federation may participate.
Reg. 4.3.1.1.1 Starting Order
The starting order is as follows:
For the Qualifying Round the gymnasts will be grouped by federation, with the
leading federations from the last World Championships being placed in
separate groups. The number of groups depends on the entries. The number
of teams in one group should not be more than four teams.
New teams or individual competitors will be placed in these groups by a draw.
The starting order of the groups will be decided by a draw.
The order of merit from the last World or Continental Championships will
decide the starting order in the groups.
(eg. 1st gymnast Team 4,
1st gymnast Team 3,
1st gymnast Team 2,
1st gymnast Team 1,
2nd gymnast Team 4,
2nd gymnast Team 3, etc.)
The starting order per competitor in each team will be made according to the
nominative registration made by the member federations, where the
competitors are written down from 1 to 4. (e.g. The first competitor on the
entry form will start first.)

Reg. 4.3.1.1.2 World Championships even years

For World Championships in the even years (without team events) the starting
order for the Qualification Round is made by a random draw after the definitive
entries, using the Federation Names and Gymnasts numbers 1 to 4.
(e.g. Federation A Gymnast Nr. 1 may be drawn in starting group 4 and
Federation A Gymnast 3 may be drawn in starting group 1)
In the nominative (final) entries the Federations define on which drawn place
their competitors will start. (e.g. The first competitor on the entry form will start
first.)
The Qualifying Round will be conducted as per Code of Points § 1.2.2.
The individual classification is made by adding the total scores from the first
and second routine.

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In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
1. The gymnast with the higher final score in the 2nd routine.
2. The total of the counting execution judges’ scores in the 2nd routine
(higher execution score of the second routine).
3. The total of all the execution judges’ scores of the 2nd routine without
eliminating the highest and the lowest score.
4. The total of the 4 highest execution judges’ scores of the 2nd routine.
5. The total of the 3 highest execution judges’ scores of the 2nd routine and
so on until the tie is broken.
The synchronised classification is made by adding the total score from the first
and the second routine.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
If a tie occurs when none of the gymnasts’ scores have been changed due to
the inclusion of the Reference Score:
1. The gymnast with the higher final score in the 2nd routine.
2. The total of the counting execution judges’ scores in the 2nd routine
(higher execution score of the second routine).
3. The total of all the execution judges’ scores (5) of the 2nd routine without
eliminating the highest and the lowest score.
4. The total of the 4 highest execution judges’ scores of the 2nd routine.
5. The total of the 3 highest execution judges’ scores of the 2nd routine and
so on until the tie is broken

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

If a tie occurs when the scores of one or more gymnasts have been changed
due to the inclusion of the Reference Score:
1. If there is still a tie, and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
a lowering of the score for one gymnast (in one or both routines), that
gymnast will prevail and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
a increase of the score for one gymnast (in one or both routines), the
gymnast with no modified score will prevail
2. If both/all gymnasts had a modified score due to the inclusion of the
Reference Score and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
an increase of the score for one gymnast and a lowering of the score for
the other gymnast, the gymnast whose score was lowered will prevail
3. If the inclusion of the reference score resulted in an increase or lowering
of the score for both/all gymnasts the gymnast with the biggest lowering or
smaller increase of the score will prevail
4. If there is still a tie:
4.1 consider the 6 counting E-judges’ marks and the highest R-judge’s
marks in the respective routine
4.2 consider the 4 highest counting E-judges’ marks and the highest R-
judge’s mark in the respective routine

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4.3 consider the 2 highest counting E-judges’ marks and the highest R-
judge’s mark in the respective routine
4.4 consider the 8 highest E-judges’ marks and the highest R-judge’s
mark in the respective routine
4.5 consider all 10 E-judges’ marks and the 2 R-judges’ mark in the
respective routine

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

The team classification is made as follows:
The total team score will be the sum of the 3 (three) highest total scores
obtained by the members of the team in the first routine plus the sum of their 3
(three) highest total scores in the second routine.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
1. The team with the highest sum of the 3 (three) highest total scores of the
2nd routine.
2. The team with the highest sum of the 2 (two) highest total scores of the
2nd routine.
3. The team with the highest total score of one of the 2nd routine.

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

Reg. 4.3.1.2 Finals

These competitions determine the World Champions.
Participation:
- the top 8 gymnasts, maximum two per federation,
- the top 8 pairs, maximum one per federation and
- the top 5 teams (three gymnasts per team )
from the Qualifying Round (1. and 2. voluntary routine) will go forward to the
Finals.
For Individual Finals: The starting order will be in the order of merit, with the
gymnast with the lowest score from the Qualifying Round starting first and the
best gymnast starting last.
For Team Finals: The starting order for the teams is also in order of merit, with
the first gymnast from the team on 5th place going first, followed by the first
gymnast from the team on 4th place etc., the federations will nominate the
three athletes, competing for their team in the Final (at least one hour prior to
the Team Final) without any change to the order in which they have competed
in the Qualifying Round.
The classification for the Individual Finals is determined by the highest final
score of the Final routine.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:

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If a tie occurs when none of the gymnasts’ scores have been changed due to
the inclusion of the Reference Score:

1. The total of the counting execution judges’ scores in the Final routine
(higher execution score of the Final routine).
2. The total of all the execution judges’ scores (5) of the Final routine without
eliminating the highest and the lowest score.
3. The total of the 4 highest execution judges’ scores of the Final routine.
4. The total of the 3 highest execution judges’ scores of the Final routine and
so on until the tie is broken.
If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

If a tie occurs when the scores of one or more gymnasts have been changed
due to the inclusion of the Reference Score:

1. The gymnast with the lowest D-score prevails

2. If there is still a tie, and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
a lowering of the score for one gymnast, that gymnast will prevail and
if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in a increase of the score
for one gymnast, the gymnast with no modified score will prevail
3. If both/all gymnasts had a modified score due to the inclusion of the
Reference Score and if the inclusion of the Reference Score resulted in
an increase of the score for one gymnast and a lowering of the score for
the other gymnast, the gymnast whose score was lowered will prevail
4. If the inclusion of the reference score resulted in an increase or lowering
of the score for both/all gymnasts the gymnast with the biggest lowering of
the score will prevail
5. If there is still a tie:
5.1 consider the 3 counting E-judges’ marks and the highest R-judge’s
mark
5.2 consider the 2 highest counting E-judges’ marks and the highest R-
judge’s mark
5.3 consider the highest counting E-judges’ marks and the highest R-
judge’s mark
5.4 consider the 4 highest E-judges’ marks and the highest R-judge’s
mark
5.5 consider all 5 E-judges’ marks and the 2 R-judges’ mark

If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

The classification for the synchronised finals is determined by the highest final
score in the final routine.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
1. The pair with the higher synchronised score in the final
2. The pair with the higher total score from the qualification round
The classification for the Team Finals is determined by the sum of the 3
(three) total scores obtained by the 3 (three) members of the team in the Final
routines.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
− The team with the highest ranking from the qualifications

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Reg. 4.3.2 TUMBLING

Reg. 4.3.2.1 Qualifying Round

The Qualifying Round is the basis for qualification to the following Finals:
- Men’s Individual
- Women’s Individual
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
Maximum four men and four women per federation may participate.
Starting order see Reg. 4.3.1.1.1 and 4.3.1.1.2
The Qualifying Round will be conducted as per Code of Points § 1.2.2.
The individual classification is made by adding the total scores from the two
passes in the Qualifying Round.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
1. The gymnast with the highest total score in the 2nd pass of the Qualifying
Round.
2. The total of the counting execution judges’ scores in the 2nd pass (higher
execution score of the second pass).
3. The total of all the execution judges’ scores (5) of the 2nd pass without
eliminating the highest and the lowest score.
4. The total of the 4 highest execution judges’ scores of the 2nd pass.
5. The total of the 3 highest execution judges’ scores of the 2nd pass, and so
on until the tie is broken.
The team classification is made as follows:
The total team score will be the sum of the three highest total scores obtained
by the members of the team in the 1st pass plus the sum of their three highest
total scores in the 2nd pass.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
1. The team with the highest sum of the three highest total scores of the 2nd
pass.
2. The team with the highest sum of the two highest total scores of the 2nd
pass.
3. The team with the highest total score of one of the 2nd pass.

Reg. 4.3.2.2 Finals

These competitions determine the World Champions.
Participation:
- the top 8 gymnasts, maximum two per federation,
- the top 5 teams (three gymnasts per team )
from the Qualifying Round (2 passes) will go forward to the Finals.
Starting order for individual and team Finals as per Reg. 4.3.1.2
The classification for the Individual Finals is determined by adding the total
scores from the two passes in the Finals.

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In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
1. A gymnast's highest total score in the second Final pass.
2. and following as per Reg. 4.4.2.1, always second Final pass.
The classification for the Team Finals is determined by the sum of the three
total scores obtained by the three members of the team in the final pass.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
− The team with the highest ranking from the preliminaries.

Reg. 4.3.3 Double Mini-Trampoline

Reg. 4.3.3.1 Qualifying Round
The Qualifying Round is the basis for qualification to the following Finals:
- Men’s Individual
- Women’s Individual
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
Maximum four men and four women per federation may participate.
Starting order see Reg. 4.3.1.1.1 and Reg. 4.3.1.1.2The Qualifying Round will
be conducted as per Code of Points § 1.2.2.
The individual classification is made by adding the total scores from the two
passes in the Qualifying Round.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
- see Reg. 4.3.2.1 Qualifying Round Tumbling
The team classification is made as follows:
The total team score will be the sum of the three highest total scores obtained
by the members of the team in the 1st pass plus the sum of their three highest
total scores in the 2nd pass.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
− see Reg. 4.3.2.1 Qualifying Round Tumbling.
Reg. 4.3.3.2 Finals
These competitions determine the World Champions.
Participation:
- the top 8 gymnasts, maximum two per federation,
- the top 5 teams (three gymnasts per team )
from the Qualifying Round (2 passes) will go forward to the Finals.
Starting order for individual and team Finals as per Reg. 4.3.1.2 and 4.3.2.2
The classification for the Individual Finals is determined by adding the total
scores from the two passes in the Finals.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
1. A gymnast's highest total score in the second Final pass

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2. and following as per Reg., 4.3.2.1 always second Final pass

The classification for the Team Finals is determined by the sum of the three
highest scores obtained by the three members of the team in the final pass.
In case of a tie at any place, the ranking will be determined by the following
criteria:
− The team with the highest ranking from the Qualifying Round.

REG. 5 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Reg.5.1 TRAMPOLINE
The interior height of the hall, in which trampoline competitions are to take
place, must be at least 8 metres.
Safety mats, as per FIG Norms (TRA11) must cover the floor at the sides of
the trampoline.
Safety platforms with landing mats must be used on the ends of the
trampoline. Their dimensions must adhere to the FIG Norms.
Safety mats, as per FIG Norms (TRA11) must cover the floor behind the safety
platforms.
Sides = long sides of the trampoline
Ends = short sides of the trampoline
During synchronised competitions the trampolines must be parallel and not
staggered. The distance between them, measured from the outer edges of the
frames, must be 2 metres.
See also Reg. 4.11.2 and 4.11.6 Technical Regulations, Section 1.
The organiser of the competition must appoint at least eight experienced
spotters for the warming up period and the competition. They must be dressed
according to Code §6.6.
Two spotters must be positioned at each side of a trampoline while it is in use.
The Chair of the Judges Panel and the Floor Manager are responsible for
supervising the spotters.
A gymnast may have one or two own spotters (coach plus assistant), which
then replace one or two of the spotters provided by the organiser.
A spotter mat may only be used by the gymnast's own spotter and only on the
side of the trampoline opposite the judges’ panel. The Dimensions of this mat
must adhere to the FIG Norms.
Gymnasts must execute their routines without any external help. The Chair of
the Judges Panel will decide whether or not any assistance given by a spotter
was necessary.

Reg. 5.2 TUMBLING

The interior height of the hall must be at least 5 meters.
A gymnast may have one spotter (coach).
See also Reg. 4.11.2 and 4.11.6 Technical Regulations, Section 1.

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Reg. 5.3 DOUBLE MINI-TRAMPOLINE

The interior height of the hall must be at least 6 meters.
A gymnast may have one spotter (coach).
A spotter mat may only be used by the gymnast's own spotter and only on the
side of the Double Mini-Trampoline opposite the judges’ panel. The
Dimensions of this mat must adhere to the FIG Norms.
Safety mats, as per FIG Norms (TRA11) must cover the floor at the sides of
the Mini-Trampoline.
See also Reg. 4.11.2 and 4.11.6 Technical Regulations, Section 1.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

B. Grandi A. Gueisbuhler B. Grandi H. Kunze

Président FIG Secrétaire général Prés. COM statuts Président CT-TRA

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FONDÉE EN 1881

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2011

SECTION 5
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
FOR ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS

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REG. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Competitions consist of qualifying rounds and finals in the following
categories:
- Women’s Pairs
- Men’s Pairs
- Mixed Pairs
- Women’s Groups
- Men’s Groups
The competition programme for the various categories is prescribed as
follows:
Competition I: Qualifications
One Balance, one Dynamic and one combined exercise. All pairs or groups
take part. A draw is made for order of performance of each of the 3 exercises
(see Reg 3.3.1). Each pair and group is ranked after performance of all 3
exercises, Balance, Dynamic and Combined.
Competition II: Finals
One Combined Exercise: Only pairs and groups placed 1-8 after Competition I
take part.
If there are less than 12 federations in the particular category, only 6 finalists
take part.
Team ranking
At the conclusion of Competition I, the ranking of teams entered for the team
competition will be established as defined in Reg. 3.3.3.

REG. 2 WORLD GAMES

Reg. 2.1 COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Categories:
Women’s Pairs, Men’s Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Women’s Group (3), Men’s Group
(4), no team ranking.
Programme:
- Qualifications with 6 pairs/groups per category
1 Dynamic and 1 Balance Exercise
Maximum 1 (or 2, see Reg. 2.2) pair/group per federation per category

- Finals with the top 4 pairs/groups

1 Combined Exercise
Max. 1 pair/group per federation per category

Reg. 2.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

The number of gymnasts (78) is determined by an agreement between the
IWGA and the FIG.
The qualification for the participation at the World Games is based on the
results of the qualifications of the World Championships in the year preceding
the World Games.

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The qualification applies to the Federations and not to the gymnasts, except
for the “FIG Wild Cards”.
A maximum of six pairs or groups per category may participate in the World
Games.
The 6 places per category are assigned as follows:
Places 1 – 5 (max 1 place per federation and discipline) will be attributed to
the federations according to their ranking in the qualifications of the qualifying
World Championships.
In case that there are not sufficient federations participating in the World
Games to fill these places, the participating federations will be given the
opportunity to send 2 pairs/groups (priority in order of the ranking of the
qualification at the qualifying World Championships).
Place 6 (1 FIG Wild Card per category in order of priority) will be nominated by
the FIG Executive Committee in consultation with the ACRO-TC to (in order of
priority):

1. make sure the host country of the World Games is represented with
one pair or group, provided it has participated at the qualifying World
Championships. The place will be given to the best ranked pair or
group at the qualification of the qualifying World Championships. In
case of a tie, priority will be given to the pair or group which has the
higher number of total participants in that category.
2. guarantee that 4 continents are represented at the World Games. (If
such a Wild Card has to be assigned, it will be given to the best
ranked pair or group from the respective Continent at the qualification
of the qualifying World Championships. In case of a tie, priority will be
given to the pair or group which has the higher number of total
participants in that category).
3. to cater for other unforeseen cases, provided the pair or group has
participated at the qualifying World Championships.

Any place(s) not assigned under the criteria mentioned above will be
assigned following the same criteria as places 1 - 5 to raise the number of
participating federations from federations not yet represented at the World
Games.

Reg. 2.3 JUDGES

Each federation taking part must present minimum one qualified judge (with a
valid FIG brevet Category I ort II) in good standing in addition to any selected
Chair of Judges panel or Difficulty Judge. Failure to provide a judge will result
in the FIG charging the federation concerned with a lump sum of Swiss Francs
2’000.-.
See Section 1, Reg. 7.10.3.

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REG. 3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Reg. 3.1 GENERAL LAYOUT OF PROGRAMME

The programme is subject to variation by the Acrobatic Gymnastics
Committee having regard to the number of entries and other circumstances.
The Acrobatic Gymnastics Committee with the Organising Committee also
decides the hours of working.
Example number 1:

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Qualifications Qualifications Finals
Competition I (1) Competition I (2) Competition II
Mixed Pairs Balance
Women’s Pairs Balance Women’s Pairs Comb.
Women’s Groups Balance
Men’s Pairs Balance Mixed Pairs Comb.
Men’s Groups Dynamic
Mixed Pairs Dynamic
Women’s Groups Comb.
Womens Groups Dynamic Competition 1(3)
Men’s Pairs Comb.
Men’s Groups Balance
Women’s Pairs Comb.
Womens Pairs Dynamic Men’s Groups Comb.
Men’s Pairs Comb.
Men’s Pairs Dynamic
Mixed Pairs Comb.
Women’s Groups Comb.
Men’s Groups Comb.

Example number 2:

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Qualifications Qualifications Finals
Competition I (1) Competition I (3) Competition I (3)
Mixed Pairs Balance Mixed Pairs Combined
Women’s Pairs Combined
Womens Groups Balance Women’s Groups Combined
Men’s Pairs Combined
Women’s Pairs Balance or Men’s Groups Combined
Dynamic Competition I (2)
Men’s Pairs Balance or
Women’s Pairs Dynamic or
Dynamic Competition II
Balance
Men’s Groups Balance or
Men’s Pairs Dynamic or Women’s Pairs Combined.
Dynamic
Balance Men’s Pairs Combined
Men’s Groups Dynamic or
Mixed Pairs Dynamic Men’s Groups Combined
Balance
Womens Groups Dynamic

Finals
Competition II
Mixed Pairs Combined
Women’s Groups Combined

Reg. 3.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

All federations are entitled to participate in all five categories (max 2 per category)
with a full team of 26 gymnasts.
The size of delegation is as follows:

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Gymnasts 26
Head of Delegation 1
Team Manager * 1
Coaches * 3
Doctor* 1
Physiotherapist* 1
Judges 1 - 2 (in accordance with T.R. Section I,
Reg. 7.10.3 d excluding any Chair
or Difficulty Judge drawn by the
ACRO Technical Committee)
* Depending on the number of participating gymnasts
For all other delegation members, including the additional coaches, see FIG
Rules for Accreditation which are established by the EC-FIG.

Reg. 3.3 PROGRAMME

The World Championships include competitions in the 5 categories:
- Women’s Pairs
- Men’s Pairs
- Mixed Pairs,
- Women’s Groups
- Men’s Groups
The programme includes a ranking by teams

Reg. 3.3.1 Competition I (Qualifications)

These competitions must be entered by all pairs or groups aiming to qualify for
Competitions II (Finals). All pairs and groups perform 3 exercises, 1 Balance,
1 Dynamic and 1 Combined.
The starting order of the Balance Dynamic and Combined Exercises will be
determined by three different draws as determined in Section 1, Reg. 4.4
The 8-6 highest scoring pairs and groups in each category, after the 3
exercises in Competition I, proceed to Competition II (Final).
When there are less than 12 federations in a category, only 6 will proceed to
the Final.
Not more than 1 pair or group per federation are allowed to proceed to the
Finals.
The results from Competition I also count for the team ranking as set out in
Reg. 3.3.3
In case of a tie at any place, the tie will be broken as follows:
1. The highest execution and artistic scores for the Balance, Dynamic and
Combined exercise Exercises together
2. The highest execution and artistic scores for the Balance and Dynamic
Exercises together
3. The highest execution score for the 3 exercises together
4. The highest execution score for the Balance and Dynamic Exercises
together
If the tie remains, those pairs/groups concerned take the same place, and the
starting order will be decided by draw.

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Reg. 3.3.2 Competition II (Finals)

This competition determines the World Champions per category.
The starting order will be determined by draw, with those placed 5-8 first and
those placed 1-4 after.
In case of 6 participants in the finals, those placed 5 and 6 will perform first
and second with the position determined by draw; those placed 1 to 4 will
perform after with the order determined by draw.
The competition starts from a scores of zero.
The pairs/groups with the highest points in each category are declared World
Champions in their particular categories.
In case of a tie at any place, the tie will be broken as follows:
1. The highest execution and artistic scores together
2. The highest execution score for the exercise
3. The highest artistic score for the exercise
4. The highest difficulty value of the performed exercise
5. The highest difficulty score for the performed exercise
6. If the tie remains, those pairs/groups concerned take the same place

Reg. 3.3.3 Competition III (Team Ranking)

To participate in the ranking by teams, federations must be represented with 3
different categories including at least one pair and one group in Competition I
(Qualifications).
The delegations must announce the composition of their team, when they
submit their nominative registrations.
The team classification is established on the basis of the overall placings over
the 3 exercises performed in Competition 1 by the declared team members.
The 3 placings are converted into points as follows:
e.g. If 16 countries are entered in a World Championships, the first place gets
16 points, the second place 15, the third place 14 etc.
All categories get a uniform conversion regardless of the number of
competitors in the event.
The team with the highest number of points is declared Team World
Champion. Each member of the announced team is awarded a medal.
In case of a tie, the tie will be broken as follows:
1. The highest number of first places of the participating team members from
Competition 1.
2. The highest number of second places of the participating team members
from Competition 1.
3. The highest number of third places of the participating team members from
Competition 1.
4. If the tie still remains, the teams concerned take the same place.

REG. 4 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT

All exercises must be performed entirely to music.
Compact discs (CDs) must be used to provide music.
Words must not be included with the music during an exercise, but voice may
be used as an instrument.
All composers must be acknowledged to satisfy the laws of Copyright.

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REG. 5 MEASUREMENT OF GYMNASTS

All gymnasts must be measured before the start of competition at a time and
in a place determined during the orientation meeting.
Any athlete will be disqualified from competition participation
- who does not appear for measuring at the requested time
- who obstructs measuring or does not follow the instructions given for
measuring
- who cheats or tries to obtain a more favourable measurement by any other
means
A disqualified athlete cannot be replaced by a substitute.
The Superior Jury, through the President of the Jury, makes the decision
about disqualification.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

B. Grandi A. Gueisbuhler B. Grandi T. Case

Président FIG Secrétaire général Prés. COM statuts Président CT-ACRO

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FONDÉE EN 1881

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2011

SECTION 6
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
FOR AEROBIC GYMNASTICS

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REG. 1 PRINCIPLES FOR THE COMPETITION PROGRAMME

Competitions in Aerobic Gymnastics comprises the following categories:
- Individual women (1 female competitor)
- Individual men (1 male competitor)
- Mixed Pairs (1 male/1 female competitor)
- Trios (3 competitors of optional sex)
- Groups (6 competitors of optional sex)
The programme includes a ranking by teams.

REG. 2 WORLD GAMES

Reg. 2.1 COMPETITION PROGRAMME

The programme and the organisation are identical to those of the World
Championships (see Reg. 3 below) with the following exceptions:
- Qualifying Round with only 8 per discipline
- Maximum 1 (or 2, see Reg. 2.2) per federation and per discipline
- Finals with only 6 per discipline, maximum 1 per federation and per
discipline
- No team ranking
Layout of the programme e.g.
Day 1: Qualification in all categories
Finals in 2 or 3 categories
Day 2: Finals in 2 or 3 categories
or
Day 1: Qualifications in 2 or 3 categories
Finals in 2 or 3 categories
Day 2: Qualifications in 2 or 3 categories
Finals in 2 or 3 categories
The detailed programme must be approved by the FIG.

Reg. 2.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

The number of competitors (104) is determined by an agreement by the IWGA
and the FIG.
The qualification for the participation at the World Games is based on the
results of the qualifications of the World Championships preceding the World
Games. The qualification applies to the Federations and not the Gymnasts
except for the Wild Cards.
Eight Individual Men, eight individual Women, eight Mixed Pairs, eight Trios
and eight Groups may participate in the World Games as follows.
Places 1 – 7 per category are attributed to the federations – max. 1 per
federation and category - whose gymnasts obtained places 1 – 7 at the
qualifications during the qualifying World Championships.
In case that there are not sufficient federations participating in the World
Games to fill these places, the participating federations will be given the
opportunity to send 2 per category, in order of priority based on the ranking of
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Place 8 per category (FIG Wild Cards) will be nominated (in order of priority)
by the FIG Executive Committee in consultation with the AER-TC to:

1. make sure the host country of the World Games is represented with a
total of 2 places, provided the respective Individual Men, Individual
Women, Mixed Pair, Trio or Group has participated at the qualifying
World Championships. The 2 places will be given to the 2 best ranked
- but no more than 1 place per discipline - at the qualification of the
qualifying World Championships.
2. guarantee that all continents are represented at the World Games. (If
such a Wild Card has to be assigned, it will be given to the best
ranked gymnast, Pair, Trio or Group from the respective Continent at
the qualification of the qualifying World Championships.)
3. to cater for other unforeseen cases, provided the gymnast, pair, trio
or group has participated at the qualifying World Championships.
Any place(s) not assigned under the criteria mentioned above will be
assigned following the same criteria as places 1 - 7 to raise the number of
participating federations from federations not yet represented at the World
Games.

Reg. 2.3 JUDGES

Each participating federation has to nominate, and present, a minimum of 1
judge from their own federation in good standing with a valid FIG Brevet (see
Section 1, Reg. 7.10.2 d) and 7.10.3.e).

REG. 3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The competition consists of a qualification round and a final per category.
Competitors will perform one routine only in each of the rounds.

Reg. 3.1 GENERAL LAYOUT OF PROGRAMME

The general layout of the programme is elaborated and decided by the
Secretary General in close cooperation with the Organising Committee and
the Technical Committee. The responsibility for the detailed competition and
training schedule is with the Technical President.
Examples
1st day 2nd day 3rd day
Qualifications Qualifications Finals
Individual Men/
Individual Men Individual Women
Mixed Pairs
Individual Women/
Mixed Pairs Trios
Trios
Groups Groups

1st day 2nd day 3rd day

Qualifications and finals Qualifications and finals Qualifications and finals
Individual Men Individual Women Groups
Mixed Pairs Trios

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Reg. 3.2 RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION AND SIZE OF DELEGATIONS

a) Size of delegation:
Maximum 2 per category = 26 gymnasts
Competitors 26
Head of Delegation 1
Team Manager* 1
Coaches * 2
Judges 2(only with FIG Brevet)
Doctor* 1
Physiotherapist* 1

* Depending on the number of participating gymnasts

For all other delegation members, including additional Coaches, see FIG Rules for
Accreditation
which are established by the EC FIG.

b) Number of participants in the qualification round

The maximum number for the qualification rounds is two per category and
federation.
c) Number of participants in the finals
A maximum of 8 Individual Men and Women, Mixed Pairs, Trios or Groups
may participate in the finals (max. 2 per Federation).
The winners of the finals in each category are declared World Champions.
d) Ranking by teams
To participate in the ranking by teams, federations must be represented
with at least one participant in the qualification round of the following
categories : Individual Men and/or Individual Women, Mixed Pair, Trio and
Group.
The team ranking list will be established adding the 4 best places
(ranking) from :
Individual Men or Individual Women, Mixed Pair, Trio and Group. The
federation with the lowest total of ranking places wins the team event.
Medals will also be given to the best Individual Men and Individual
Women of the medal winning teams.
The delegations must announce the composition of their team (1 individual
man and / or 1 individual woman, 1 mixed pair, 1 trio and 1 group), when
they submit their nominative registrations.
e) Participation limits for competitors
A competitor can compete in all competitions.
If a competitor after the drawing of lots does not have a recovery time of
10 minutes at the minimum, he must give up a competition.
f) Judges
Each participating federation has to nominate and present a minimum of 1
judge from their own federation in good standing with a valid FIG Brevet
(see Section 1, Reg. 7.10.3.e).

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Reg. 3.3 TIE BREAKING RULES (principle valid for all competitions)
In case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken based on the following
criteria in this order:
- the highest total score in Execution
- the highest total score in Artistic
- the highest total score in Difficulty
- all Execution judges scores are taken into consideration (without deleting
the highest and the lowest)
- the three highest Execution judges scores are taken into consideration
- the two highest Execution judges scores are taken into consideration etc.
- same procedure with the Artistic and Difficulty judges scores

Tie breaking rules for the team ranking

In the case of a tie at any place the tie will be broken based on the following
criteria in this order:

1) the highest total score in Execution (addition of the total of the Execution
scores of each counting member of the TEAM from each counting
category)
2) the highest total score in Artistic (addition of the total of the Artistic scores
of each counting member of the TEAM from each counting category)
3) the highest total score in Difficulty (addition of the total of the Difficulty
scores of each counting member of the TEAM from each counting
category)
4) addition of the 4 Execution scores of each counting member of the TEAM
from each counting category
5) addition of the 3 highest Execution scores of each counting member of
the TEAM from each counting category
6) addition of the 2 highest Execution scores of each counting member of
the TEAM from each counting category
7) addition of the highest Execution score of each counting member of the
TEAM from each counting category
8) addition of the 4 Artistic scores of each counting member of the TEAM
from each counting category
9) addition of the 3 highest Artistic scores of each counting member of the
TEAM from each counting category
10) addition of the 2 highest Artistic scores of each counting member of the
TEAM from each counting category
11) addition of the highest Artistic score of each counting member of the
TEAM from each counting category
12) addition of the highest Difficulty scores of each counting member of the
TEAM from each counting category

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Reg. 3.4 STARTING ORDER

A draw will decide the starting order of the qualification rounds and the finals.
Lots will be drawn by a 'neutral' person 6 weeks before the start of the
competition.

REG. 4 MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT

The routines must be performed, in their entirety, to music.
Organisers of events must provide a quality of sound equipment which is of
professional standard and include, apart from the regular equipment, the
following essential items: separate loud speakers for the competitors. A
regular tape deck as well as a CD player.
All composers must be acknowledged to satisfy the laws of Copyright.
The sound level (music and announcements) must not be higher than 80 dB at
a frequency of 1.000 Hertz (Hz) measure on isosonic curves. The verification /
control will be carried out by the Organising Committee Technicians and by
the FIG Medical Commission, if deemed necessary.
The sound level check will be done by a sonometer placed near the judges.
It will be the duty of the technician responsible for sound to ensure that the
sound level is kept within the above mentioned limit. He/she is to deny any
intervention or entreaty from the competitors or those around them.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

B. Grandi A. Gueisbuhler B. Grandi M. Ganzin

Président FIG Secrétaire général Prés. Comm. statuts Président CT-AER

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2011 – SECTION 6 – AER September 2010

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EXTRACTS FROM ARTICLES OF THE OLYMPIC PROTOCOL

ARTICLE 61

Olympic Flag
In the Stadium and its surroundings the Olympic Flag must blend with the flags of the
participating nations.

ARTICLE 63

Opening Ceremonies
Each delegation marches in its official national uniform. It must be preceded by a sign
bearing the name of the country under which it is recognised and be accompanied by
the national flag.
The nations file in alphabetical order in the language of the organising country. Greece
opens the parade and the host country closes it.
The flags, as well as the signs (and sign bearers) are furnished by the Organising
Committee and all must be of the same size. Each delegation, having completed the
tour of the Stadium, arranges itself in column form in the centre of the Stadium and
remains in that position, behind the sign and flag, facing the Tribune of Honour.
It is forbidden for competitors to carry cameras, flag, etc. during Opening and Closing
ceremonies.

Proclaiming the Games Open

The proclamation is made by the Chief of the State which organises the Games.
Following the playing or singing of the national anthem of the organising country, the
athletes leave the Stadium.

ARTICLE 65

Medals
In the competitions of the Games, the medals are awarded by the President of the
International Olympic Committee (or someone appointed by him), accompanied with
the President of the International Federation concerned (or someone appointed by
him), if possible at the same time and place where the competition is held, in the
following manner :
 The first, second and third place winners take their places on a podium in the
arena, wearing their sports uniform and facing the official Tribune
 The winner stands slightly higher than the second place at his right which, in turn, is
slightly higher than the third place at his left.
 The national flag of the victor is raised on the central flag pole and those of the
second and third place winners are raised on the flag pole to right and left of the
central flag pole, facing the arena.
 During the playing of the national anthem (shortened) of the winning country, the
three athletes and the spectators face the flags.
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RULES OF ELIGIBILITY

FOR THE INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS FEDERATION

1. Rule of Eligibility
An eligible gymnast is any gymnast who abides by the eligibility rules of the FIG and the
gymnast's National Federation.

2. In any competition sanctioned or conducted by the FIG, each National Federation is

responsible for certifying the eligibility of gymnasts from its country.

3. Only gymnasts meeting the requirements of Regulation I are authorised to

participate in official competitions and particularly those competitions which qualify
gymnasts for Olympic Games.

4. Subject to approval by his/her National Federation, a gymnast may receive material and
financial support for training and competition as well as prizes from competitions.

5. A gymnast may not:

a) have been expelled from any National or International Sports Federation for the use
of drugs
b) take part in any gymnastic competition or exhibition which is not sanctioned by the
FIG or his/her National Federation
c) bear on his/her sportswear or his/her sports equipment any advertising trademarks
during the Olympic Games or any competition sanctioned by the FIG or National
Federation, except for the manufacturing trademarks on equipment or sportswear in
accordance with the specifications of the IOC, FIG or National Federation.

6. The restrictions detailed in 5 (c) also apply to the Olympic Games, World Cups,
Continental and World Championships and the qualifying tournaments for those Events.

7. The Executive Committee of the FIG interprets these eligibility rules and determines
whether they have been violated.

8. Any gymnast infringing these rules, after their enforcement, may not claim to be eligible
to participate in the Olympic Games or qualifying tournaments for the Games.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

Le Président: Le Secrétaire Général:

Bruno Grandi Norbert Bueche
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CODE of ETHICS
FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE
DE GYMNASTIQUE

PREAMBLE
The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG), its Affiliated Federations, the Continental
Unions, the members of the gymnastics authorities, the organising committees of official FIG
events and participants at FIG events are to show respect and esteem towards the national and
international sports authorities and the government of their countries.
All athletes, gymnasts, coaches, judges, and other responsible personnel engaged in sport are
required to follow the principles set out below.

A. Respect and human dignity

1. The respect of human rights and dignity is a fundamental requirement during all activities of
the sport of gymnastics on a national and international level.
2. Discrimination of any kind is not permitted amongst the participants, with respect to race,
sex, religion, ethnicity, philosophical or political belief, or family status.
3. Any violation of the physical or intellectual integrity of participants will not be tolerated. All
doping at any level is absolutely prohibited. All points contained in the anti doping code of
the FIG and the Olympic Movement are to be scrupulously observed.
4. Physical, moral, professional or sexual harassment is prohibited.
5. The FIG and its designated agents or committees ensure safe and appropriate conditions
and provide athletes with good medical care for their physical and moral well-being. Special
attention is given to children's contest programs, education and training and ensuring their
overall health and safety.

B. Integrity

1. FIG members or their representatives are not permitted, directly or indirectly, to demand,
accept or propose any kind of remuneration, commission, advantages, any
obscure/unofficial favours, while involved in the organisation and conduct of official events
or activities of the FIG.
2. Only symbolic gifts (of little value), corresponding to the maximum value approved by the
Executive Committee of the FIG, may be offered to or accepted by FIG representatives
(officials and judges) as gestures of appreciation or friendship. All other gifts must be
passed on to the organisation of which the individual is a member.
3. The hospitality offered to FIG members or their representatives may not exceed the normal
standard of the host country.
4. During the conduct of their activities, FIG members are expected to display correct
deportment, to declare any conflict of interest between the organisation of which he/she is a
member and all other organisations with which the FIG has relationships. If a conflict should
or could appear, the president of the FIG is to be informed.
5. The FIG representatives are to handle their responsibilities with diligence and care. They
shall abstain from any false declarations and shall behave in a dignified and respectful
manner. They demonstrate fairness in all sport activities and decisions which might affect
the reputation of the FIG.
6. Members of the FIG authorities may not be linked to enterprises or persons whose activities
are incompatible with the principles or the rules of the FIG and its Code.
7. The FIG members, officials, judges and participants of FIG events are not permitted to
demonstrate undue pressure or influence the vote or the direction of decisions made in the
 FIG, and especially must avoid any cooperation sought by influencing the work and
evaluation of the judges.

C. Financial Resources

1. FIG financial resources may only be used to support gymnastic aims and objectives as
approved by decisions at the appropriate level of the FIG. The income and expenses of the
FIG authorities and their designates must be documented according to sound accounting
practices and be fully transparent.
2. The FIG members recognise the important contribution and involvement of television,
sponsors, partners and other supporters of gymnastics activities required for the
development of the sport of gymnastics. All supporters and partners have to abide by the
rules of the FIG and the current Code. They cannot interfere or obstruct the organisation of
events, which are exclusively the responsibility and competence of the FIG.
3. The organisers of official FIG events and FIG members must adhere to the respective
guidelines, the statutes, the rules and regulations of the FIG and the national federation,
and the decisions taken by the sports authorities at the various levels of hierarchy. They
have to refuse all approaches made by any third party, or third party authority, to obtain
financial gain or political influence which does not conform to the rules and agreements with
the FIG.

D. Relations and confidentiality

1. The FIG maintains harmonious relations with business and sport organizations, event
organisers and government authorities, by conforming to principles of universality and
political neutrality. All organising groups must ensure that their country respects the
statutes, the rules of the FIG and the current Code. The FIG and the organisers are to
respect the agreement to conduct the activity in all its forms and to take decisions with the
respective and appropriate sport institution.
2. The members of the FIG authorities are free to participate in public life of the state of which
they are part. They should not conduct themselves publicly, nor proclaim an ideology which
is contrary to the rules of the FIG and the current Code.
3. The members of the FIG are responsible to safeguard the environment for all events which
they organise by respecting all rules and norms.
4. The members of the FIG authorities are to be respectful of confidential information in which
they share. Passing on any information should not give them any personal profit or
advantage, and should not be used to harm the reputation of a person or an organisation.

E. Enforcement

1. All FIG members are expected to comply with the rules established by the FIG and the
present Code.
2. The FIG members are to inform the FIG Executive Committee of any violation of the
present Code and the rules of the FIG.
3. The FIG Executive Committee will review the application of the approved Code every year.
It identifies any contravention of the rules and imposes applicable sanctions.

Approved by the FIG Executive Committee, Nov. 30, 2001 at Tenerife / ESP

Bruno Grandi Norbert Bueche Nicolae Vieru

President Secretary General President Statutes Commission