To:
Men’s Gymnastics Community
From:
Dusty Ritter – Junior Olympic Program Coordinator
Kevin Mazeika – National Team Coordinator
Date:
May 1, 2014
Re:
Junior National Team Program – Future Stars Update #3
The following changes and clarifications will be effective for the Future Stars program for the 2014
competition season. These changes will serve as the manual for all aspects of the Future Stars program
as follows:
The Future Star Manual that appears as Part II of the 2012-2016 Age Group Competition
Manual has been revised. As stated in the document, this manual covers the Future Star
curriculum for ages 8-9 and 10 year olds as well as the revised Trampoline, Strength, and
Flexibility curriculum that is also performed by the 11, 12 and 13 age groups.
This update includes the replacement of the Future Stars Manual contained in Part II of
the document in its entirety. This manual is being published in whole due to formatting
changes that required the deletion and renumbering of many of the pages. Therefore, it
replaces all previous versions of the document and includes previous updates to the Future
Stars program.
This document is designated as Future Stars Update #3 and specifically addresses
changes to the Future Stars Program only. The routines for 11, 12 and 13 year olds can be
found in the USA Gymnastics Technical Sequence Manual as well as all previous Age Group
Competition Updates that specifically address the Technical Sequences. Any forthcoming
changes to the Technical Sequence program will be published after review and as part of the
Age Group Competition Program regular updates.
JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
PART II
2012 - 2016
USA Gymnastics
Future Stars
Junior National Development
Team Program
Developed by the USA Gymnastics Junior National Coaching Staff
Vice President, Men’s Program: Dennis McIntyre
National Team Coordinator: Kevin Mazeika
Junior Olympic Program Coordinator: Dusty Ritter
Chuck Chmelka
Kelly Crumley
Jim Hisey
Tom Meadows
Mike Naddour
Lorenzo Macaluso
Nancy Spielkamp
Yuejin Sun
Juha Tanskanen
Yoichi Tomita
Joy Umenhofer
Gene Watson
Brandy Wood
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Table of Contents
SECTION I: Mission Statement and Program Objectives
I. Mission Statement
II. Program Objectives
5
5
SECTION II: Age Determination
5
SECTION III: Future Stars Age Divisions
6
SECTION IV: Team and Camp Selection
6
SECTION V: Junior National Development Team Camp
I. Junior National Development Team Camp
7
SECTION VI: Future Stars Evaluation / Judging Guidelines
I. Make-up of Judging Panels
II. Judging Rules and Regulations
III. Regional Level Evaluation
IV. Future Stars National Championships
V. Awards
VI. Future Stars Event Rotation Order
SECTION VII: State and Regional Clinic
7
8
8-9
9
9-10
10
10
SECTION VIII: Future Stars Routines
Floor Exercise
Pommel Horse
Still Rings
Vault
Parallel Bars
Horizontal Bar
Strength Sequence - Parallel Bars
Flexibility: All Divisions
11
12-14
15-17
18-21
22-24
25-27
28-30
31-33
34
SECTION IX: Future Stars Trampoline Program / Routines
36-45
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Section I: Mission Statement and Program Objectives
I.
Mission Statement
The Future Stars Program ultimately exists for the specific purpose of identifying talent for
development of the elite level athlete and further helping to guide the development of
coaches and athletes through education.
The Future Stars Program helps prepare and introduce both coaches and athletes to the
Junior National Development Team Program. The Junior National Development Team
Program is the first stage of Junior National Team membership at the grassroots level.
II.
Program Objectives
The Future Stars Program has three primary goals. The first is talent identification, the
second is providing a means of skill direction and the third is helping to provide coaches
and athletes with the education necessary to succeed at the highest levels of competition.
This program will naturally have a general impact on the development of all competitive
gymnasts in the United States; however, the focus of the Junior National Development
Team Program is the nurturing of identified talent for potential membership in the Junior
National Team Program for the future. The Junior National Development Team Program
seeks to create a year-round competitive and educational support system for coaches and
athletes through the following objectives:
A. Identify the training and competitive path of elite athletes toward membership in the
Junior National Team Program
B. Create an educational and evaluation system that is focused on success in
international competition at the highest level
C. Provide skill direction and technical knowledge that helps to facilitate competitive
success.
D. Provide coaches education on the basic principles of coaching and the development of
the elite athlete
E. Involve coaches in the overall program planning and organization of the competitive as
well as individualized athlete planning
Section II: Age Determination
I.
Competitive age is determined by the athlete’s age on September 1.
Early advancement in the Age Group Competition Program to Level 8 may be
obtained through a Special Policy for athletes participating in the Future Stars
National Championships. This policy is specifically for athletes that are age 10. These
athletes must demonstrate their advanced ability by achieving the special predetermined
qualification score at the Future Stars National Championships or by determination of the
Junior National Coaching Staff. Any special qualifying score will be determined yearly by
the Junior National Coaching Staff and published on or about September 1.
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Section III: Future Stars Age Divisions
The Future Stars Program consists of the following six age groups: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13
years old. The 8 and 9 year old divisions may participate and advance from a State evaluation
to the Regional level, where these age divisions are selected to their respective Regional
Teams. The 10, 11, 12, and 13 year old divisions may qualify and advance to the National
level. Athletes participating in the 11, 12 and 13 year old divisions will perform the Technical
Sequences. The Technical Sequences are documented in the “USA Gymnastics Technical
Sequence Manual”.
The competition will make use of nine separate events. Athletes will be evaluated on each of
the six Olympic events as well as Strength, Flexibility, and Trampoline. This will involve each
age group of 10, 11, 12, and 13. Each routine is a basic skills compulsory and is composed of
approximately ten basic skills.
Section IV: Team and Camp Selection
The Junior National Development Team will be selected through the use of the Future Stars
Program at the Future Stars National Championships to be held in the fall of each year.

The Junior National Development Team will be comprised of 50 members and will be
selected by rank order all around (six events plus strength, flexibility and trampoline) at the
Future Stars National Championships. Athletes named to the Junior National
Development Team will receive a National Development Team warm-up. In addition, 25
members of the Junior National Development Team will also be selected to attend the
Junior National Development Team Training Camp.

The top 25 athletes and their coach will be invited to a Developmental Team Camp to be
held the following summer. Athletes and coaches will have all room and board paid by
USA Gymnastics. Athletes and coaches will be required to provide their own
transportation to and from the camp.

Selection will come from four separate age groups. The number of athletes who will be
named to the National Development Team from the Future Stars National Championships
and the number of athletes who will be invited to the National Development Team camp
are as follows:
Age Division
10 year old
11 year old
12 year old
13 year old
Total
# To Team
16
16
12
6
50
# To Camp
8
8
6
3
25

Foreign Athletes may participate in the Future Stars Program but are not eligible for
membership to the Junior National Development Team or Junior National Team.

All participants at the Future Stars National Championships will receive a special
commemorative T-shirt and a Certificate of Achievement.
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Section V: Junior National Development Team Camp
I.
Junior National Development Team Camp
The primary goal of this camp is to provide the educational support and guidance
necessary to allow the coach and gymnast to plan for long-term skill and physical
development that will help lead to Junior National Team membership and ultimately
international success. The camp will include:
A. Room and board provided by USA Gymnastics for all participating athletes and their
coaches. Athletes and coaches will be required to provide their own transportation to
and from the camp.
B. All personal coaches will be invited and strongly encouraged to attend the camp.
C. Coaches will receive educational materials.
D. The National Development Team Camp will use the same guidelines and camp
structure used for the Junior National Team Camps. Coaches will be fully involved in
the camp planning and coaching sessions.
E. Evaluations will include all or some of the following: team presentation warm-up, basic
skills on the six events, the technical sequences, the dance program, trampoline
development, individual skill development goals, strength, flexibility and/or optional
routine development goals.
Section VI: Future Stars Evaluation/Judging Guidelines
A primary goal for the Junior National Development Team is to have all athletes work to a very
high level of execution and technical refinement in all of their skills. Judging the Future Stars
Routines will be held to a very high standard of excellence that should be reflected in all scoring.
Excellence in basics, skill refinement and physical preparation are the minimum standard for
this program. The “Pursuit of Perfection” begins here with the Future Stars Program, and
continues to be implemented through the Senior National Team Program.
I.
Make-up of Judging Panels
A. At the Regional Level, judging will be by a two-judge panel per event. The head judge
will be a coach and the second judge will be an NGJA accredited judge (preferably
with a National rating). The Competition Chairman will be a member of the Junior
National Coaching Staff (or his designee).
B. At the National Level, judging will be by a two-judge panel per event. The head judge
will be a member of the Junior National Coaching Staff and the second judge will be an
NGJA accredited judge with a National rating (preferably the J.O. National Apparatus
Leader). The Competition Director will be the Men’s Program Junior Olympic Program
Coordinator.
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II.
Judging Rules and Regulations
The Future Stars Program will make use of all current Age Group Competition Program
rules and regulations as they apply to the compulsory divisions with regard to uniform,
required spotting, and equipment specifications. The Future Stars Program is based on a
10.0 system. The judging guidelines used in the Age Group Competition Program are
modified and have the following exceptions:
Execution
Small Error
Medium Error
Large Error
Fall
III.
.1
.2
.3
.5

Each sequence consists of up to10 numbered parts. All numbered parts have a value
of 1.0 unless otherwise specified. Refer to the “USA Gymnastics Technical Sequence
Manual” for a list of 2.0 value routine parts. The sequence may not exceed a total start
value of more than 10.0.

Omitting a numbered part will result in a deduction for the value of that part as
specified above.

Each numbered part may have 2-3 skills that make up that numbered part. In the
event a portion of the numbered part is omitted the evaluator should use a form of
mitigation and assign value to the completed skills within the numbered part.

Repetition or added parts is acceptable however all applicable execution deductions
will apply.

Evaluations at the State, Regional and National level, for all age divisions will all start
from a 9.7 base plus 0.3 for virtuosity bonus for all events except vault. Vault will start
from a 9.8 base plus 0.2 for virtuosity bonus.
Regional Level Evaluation
The following guidelines should be used in the running of the Regional Future Stars
Evaluation.
A. The Regional Chairman is responsible for:
1. Setting the date, site, and format of the Regional Evaluation as well as securing all
officials pending assigned Junior National Staff Member approval. The Regional
Evaluation should be held in conjunction with the Regional Clinic and no less than
21 days prior to the beginning of the Future Stars National Championships, unless
approved by USA Gymnastics.
2. Informing the gymnastics community in that region of all pertinent information
regarding the Regional Evaluation for the 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 year old divisions
in a timely manner
3. Reporting of the results to the USA Gymnastics Men’s Program Manager within 48
hours of the conclusion of the Regional Evaluation
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4. Submission of a digital photo of each six member age 8 and age 9 Regional Team
respectively and sent to USA Gymnastics for inclusion in the USA Gymnastics
Magazine
B. The Junior National Staff Member (or designee) must direct the event with
responsibilities to include the following:
1. Conduct a brief orientation meeting for coaches and evaluators
2. Make event assignments for evaluators
3. Approval of facilities, format, and officials
C. Evaluation to be a one-day event with a maximum entry fee of $50
D. Athletes from the 10, 11, 12 and 13 year old divisions must obtain a minimum all
around qualifying score (for nine events) to advance to the National Evaluation. This
qualifying score will be set by the Junior National Coaching Staff and published by
September 1 of each year. Note: The Junior National Coaching Staff Member
directing the Regional Evaluation and the Regional Chairmen, with unanimous
agreement, may recommend that an athlete attend the Future Stars National
Championships even if that athlete has not obtained the qualifying score.
IV.
Future Stars National Championships
The following guidelines will be followed in the conduct of the Future Stars National
Championships.
The USA Gymnastics Men’s Junior Olympic Program Coordinator will have the following
responsibilities:
A. Set the date, site and format for the Future Stars Championships with Men’s Program
Director review and approval
B. Secure a USA Gymnastics Sanction for the event and secure all officials
C. Insure that all pertinent details of the event are well publicized to the gymnastics
community
D. Act as the Future Stars Championships Meet Director and perform all administrative
duties with regard to entries, scoring, results and awards
E. Communicate the results of the Future Stars Championships to the gymnastics
community
The Future Stars National Championships are to be a one-day event with a maximum
entry fee of $100.
V.
Awards
A. Regional Evaluation - Participation awards will be given to all participants in the
Regional Evaluation. Special Recognition Awards will be presented to athletes who
qualify for the Future Stars Nationals. Awards will be in the form of a Commemorative
Certificate and should be presented in an awards ceremony to be conducted
immediately following competition.
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B. Future Stars National Championships - Participation awards will be given to all
participants in the Future Stars Championships. Awards will be presented in an awards
ceremony to be conducted immediately following competition.
VI.
Future Stars Event Rotation Order
A region may modify the suggested event order due to the number of participating
athletes. The event order for evaluation should be as follows:

Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13: Floor, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars,
PB Strength, Horizontal Bar, Trampoline, and Flexibility.
Section VII: State and Regional Clinic
State and Regional educational clinics have always been used as a fundamental medium for the
education and exchange of ideas for coaches, judges and athletes. Under the National Team
Program, the Junior National Coaching Staff will attempt to provide greater educational
leadership by helping State and Regional Chairmen to provide their coaches, judges and
athletes with an even more productive clinic environment with a national emphasis.
A. State and Regional Educational Clinics - Each year it will be the responsibility of the
Junior National Coaching staff to provide State and Regional Chairmen with an
emphasis for each clinic along with the education and presentation materials to
support that emphasis. These clinics should be participatory in nature involving both
gymnast and coach in a “hands on” educational medium. A “one day” clinic format will
be assumed. Beyond the topics of emphasis provided by the National Coaching Staff,
each State and Regional Chairman should design their individual clinic to meet the
specific needs of his state or region.
B. Regional Educational Clinics should also include the Regional Evaluation for the 8, 9,
10, 11, 12 and 13 year old divisions and qualification to the Future Stars National
Championships (unless an alternate date has been approved by USA Gymnastics).
Specifics of the Regional Evaluation are found in Section VI.
C. Regional Clinics should be held no later than 21 days before the beginning of the
Future Stars National Championships.
D. State Clinics should be held in late September to early October.
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Section VIII: Future Stars Routines
The Future Stars Routines for Age Groups 8-9 and 10 in this document are arranged by event,
and by age group. The Trampoline Routines and Program can be found in Section IX.
The Future Stars routines for Age Groups 11, 12, and 13 can be found in the USA Gymnastics
Technical Sequence Manual.
Routines and Sequences
Age Divisions
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
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Floor Exercise: 8-9 Year Old Division:
Stand at A facing corner B
Unless otherwise specified, arm
positions are optional
Floor Pattern:
A to B
B to A
A to B
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Standing in corner ‘A’ facing corner ‘B’,
Power-hurdle, round-off to (3) tempo
back handsprings*, rebound**
 Power-hurdle
 ‘Tempo’ back handspring series
2. Jump ½ turn, step hitch kick, step, lunge
and 180° backward turn to corner ‘A’
 Hitch kick
 Lunge
3. Run or power-hurdle to front handspring
step-out to front handspring, bounder
rebound to stand
 Front handspring
 Bounder
4. Step and swing leg up and jump ½ turn
landing with feet together (assemble’)
facing corner ‘B’
 Step and swing ½ turn assemblé
5. Run or power hurdle to Round-off, back
handspring, Tuck-open backward salto
 Round-off
 ‘Power’ back handspring
 Pike-open backward salto (see note)
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #1. Back handspring series executed without execution error
In part #3. Front handspring series executed without execution error
In part #5. Body stretched at or above horizontal prior to landing Tuck-open backward salto
* Slight natural arm bend on back handsprings should not count as an execution error
** Coach may spot rebound in order to mitigate power developed in ‘tempo’ back handsprings.
Spot is recommended, but not required.
Note: Technical requirements listed for the Pike-open salto are the same for the tuck-open with
the exception that the body position is tucked instead of piked.
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Floor Exercise: 10 Year Old Division:
Stand at A facing corner B
Unless otherwise specified, arm
positions are optional
Floor Pattern:
A to B
B to A
A to B
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Standing in corner ‘A’ facing corner ‘B’,
Power-hurdle, round-off to (3) tempo
back handsprings*, rebound**
 Power-hurdle
 ‘Tempo’ back handspring series
2. Jump ½ turn, step hitch kick, step, lunge
and 180° backward turn to corner ‘A’
 Hitch kick
 Lunge
3. Run or power-hurdle to front handspring
 Front handspring
4. Bounder, dive roll
 Bounder
 Dive roll
5. Step and swing leg up and jump ½ turn
landing with feet together (assemble’)
facing corner ‘B’
 Step and swing ½ turn assemblé
6. Run or power hurdle to Round-off, back
handspring
 Round-off
 ‘Power’ back handspring
7. Pike-open backward salto
 Pike-open backward salto
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #1. Back handspring series executed without execution error
In part #3. Front handspring series executed without execution error
In part #7. Body stretched at or above horizontal prior to landing pike-open backward salto
* Slight natural arm bend on back handsprings should not count as an execution error
** Coach may spot rebound in order to mitigate power developed in ‘tempo’ back handsprings.
Spot is recommended, but not required.
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8-10 year old FX Sequence - TECHNICAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS:
Note: Standard of judging evaluations are based on S, M, or L (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 scale) error in
evaluation for each identified bullet point unless given a specific criterion deduction.
Attribute
Identified to
Effect Change
Change Desired
Standard of Evaluation
Efficient round off
turnover
Arms pulling down with chest hollow,
head neutral, feet well in front of
hips. Arm position should be
shoulder height when feet contact
the floor. Upper back should draw or
pull backwards to full extension with
legs and body.
 No arm pull-down
 Insufficient turnover
 Body not hollowed with hips
turned under and contracted.
Effective turnover
and extension on
back handsprings
Arms pulling down with chest hollow,
head neutral, feet well in front of
hips. Arm position should be
shoulder height when feet contact
floor. Upper back should draw or pull
backwards to full extension with legs
and body.
 No arm pull-down
 Insufficient turnover
 Insufficient extension
Smooth and
aesthetic
transitions
Transitions must show proper
extension, posture, flexibility and
posture, and continuous rhythm
throughout.
 Lunge position of front foot
 2nd leg at vertical on hitchkick
 Posture and rhythm
Effective turnover
and extension of
front
handspring(s)
and bounder.
Arms overhead with shoulder, upper
back open during FHS. Hollow body
extension forward on initial phase of
bounder. Arms overhead with
shoulders and chest open at end of
bounder. Vertical direction with arms
overhead, body straight, head neutral
or up on take-off.
 Deviation of arms or body
alignment throughout
 Pike in dive roll (-0.2 min.)
 Center of mass not at head
height on dive roll
Body vertical with arms and chest up,
head neutral on take-off. Lifting hips
and legs aggressively to tight pike
position. Immediate opening to full
extension and lifting chest to
continue rotation.
 Deviations from 90° pike
 Failure to achieve full
extension at or before
horizontal in preparation for
landing
Vertical take-off
position of dive
roll
Proper vertical
take-off position
on tuck or pike
open back
somersault
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Pommel Horse: 8-9 Year Old Division
On Pommel Horse set any height with no pommels:
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Starting at the end of the horse facing
longitudinally. Jump to (3) circles in
cross support frontways (loop position)
on the near end of the horse


Cross support Circles
6 total hand placements on near end
finishing in front support
2. Circle with ¼ turn (90°) to side support

Turn begins after the 6th hand placement
and finishing in side front support
3. (3) side support circles

6 total hand placements finishing in front
support
4. Circle with ¼ turn (90°) to cross support
rearways (back loop position)


Cross support Circles
Turn begins after the 6th hand placement
and finishing in front support crossways
5. (3) cross support rearways circles (back
loops)


Cross support Circles
6 total hand placements in back loop
position finishing in front support
6. Cross support flank dismount landing
parallel to the long axis of the horse.

Cross support flank dismount (no height
requirement) *Flank is done directly on
the end of the 3rd back loop in front
support.
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #1. Hand placement parallel, ideal position and counter turn in rear support
In part #3. Hand placement parallel, ideal position and counter turn in rear support
In part #5. Hand placement parallel, ideal position and counter turn in rear support
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Pommel Horse: 10 Year Old Division
On Pommel Horse set any height with no pommels:
Routine is executed on a horse with no pommels. Tape is used to mark the sections
of the horse. Tape placement is 25” from each end of the horse.
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Starting at the end of the horse facing
longitudinally. Jump to (4) circles in
cross support frontways on the near end
of the horse


Cross support Circles
8 total hand placements on near end before
the travel begins
2. 1/3 cross-support travel to center of
horse


Cross support Circles
Travel begins after the 8th hand placement
on the near end
3. (4 ) cross support circles in the center of
the horse


Cross support Circles
8 total hand placements in saddle
4. 1/3 cross-support travel to the far end of
horse


Cross support Circles
Travel begins after the 8th hand placement
in the center of the horse (saddle)
5. (4) cross support rearways circles (back
loops) on the far end of the horse


Cross support Circles
8 total hand placements on far end
6. Cross support flank dismount landing in
cross-stand facing the long axis of the
horse.

Cross support flank dismount (no height
requirement) *Flank is done directly on the
end of the 4th back loop in front support.
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #1. Hand placement parallel, ideal position and counter turn in rear support
In part #3. Hand placement parallel, ideal position and counter turn in rear support
In part #5. Hand placement parallel, ideal position and counter turn in rear support
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8-10 Year Old PH Sequence – TECHNICAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS:
Note: Standard of judging evaluations are based on S, M, or L (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 scale) error in
evaluation for each identified bullet point unless given a specific criterion deduction
Attribute
Identified to
Effect Change
Change Desired
Standard of Evaluation
Open Chest &
Hips at ¼ & ¾
Position
Eliminate piking in the chest and hips
during the circle. Achieve counter
rotation and full extension through
front and rear support position.

Deviation from hips and
chest open at 1st and 3rd
Quarter position on each
circle
No skewing of
circle and
development of
counter turn
Eliminate skew angle and uneven
hand placement in rear support.
Eliminate “rolling over” of hips (past
0°) in rear support position.

Deviation from 15° counter
turn in the hips
Even tempo and
acceleration
Eliminate late or uneven weight shift

Deviation from even tempo
in each 1/3 of horse
Form and
elevation
Eliminate errors in leg form.
Demonstrate sufficient clearance
above horse.

Deviation from proper
elevation of circles in each
1/3 of horse.
Missing circles
No missing parts

Deduct 1.0 each circle
Extra circles
No penalty

Execution deductions apply
Line violation
Travel each section clean

No penalty
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Still Rings: 8-9 Year Old Division
Description
1. Pull with straight body to inverted
hang
Technical Reference Item
* Gymnast may bend arms on straight body
pull to inverted hang.
2. Pike and cast to swing backward
and forward
 Turnover Swing Forward
 Turnover Swing Backward
3. Swing backward and forward
 Turnover Swing Forward
 Turnover Swing Backward
4. Swing backward to Inlocate
 Turnover Swing Forward
5. Swing backwards
 Turnover Swing Backward
6. Swing forward to high dislocate
 Turnover Swing Forward
 High Dislocate
7. Tuck-open flyaway
 Tuck-open flyaway
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #3. Reverse Candlestick position on the backward swing achieved at or above
ring level with body at vertical
In part #4. Straight body Inlocate at or above ring level
In part #6. Candlestick position with feet between cables and shoulders above bottom of
rings at peak of swing prior to dislocate
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Still Rings: 10 Year Old Division
Description
1. Pull with straight body to inverted
hang
Technical Reference Item
* Gymnast may bend arms on straight body
pull to inverted hang.
2. Cast to swing backward and forward
 Turnover Swing Forward
 Turnover Swing Backward
3. Swing backward and forward
 Turnover Swing Forward
 Turnover Swing Backward
4. Back uprise to ‘L’ support (3 sec.)
 Back uprise to ‘L’ Support
5. Straight arm straddled press to
handstand (3 sec.)
 Straight arm straddled press to
handstand
6. Bail forward to
 Bail forward
7. Backward swing (Stopping in the
handstand is not allowed)
 Turnover Swing Backward
8. Forward swing to high dislocate
 High Dislocate
9. Tuck-open flyaway
 Tuck-open flyaway
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #3. Candlestick position on the forward swing achieved with shoulders above the
top of the rings with feet between cables and with straight arms only
In part #5. Entire Body aligned between rings without shoulder angle, rings turned past
parallel, forearms not touching the rings and/or straps
In part #7. Reverse Candlestick position with feet between cables and shoulders above
bottom of rings (Inverted Cross position)
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8-10 Year Old SR Sequence – TECHNICAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS:
Note: Standard of judging evaluations are based on S, M, or L (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 scale) error in
evaluation for each identified bullet point unless given a specific criterion deduction
Attribute Identified to
Effect Change
Change Desired
Standard of Evaluation
Turnover swing forward
(Candlestick Position)
Eliminate all piking in
hips along with shoulder
angle so that the body
has a rounded position.
This will allow athlete to
direct body either
towards vertical for HS or
past vertical for rotation
needed for dismounts.
Keep pressure back on
rings with either straight
or bent arms. Hold
position with tight body to
downward vertical
position.
 Candlestick 0-14° (No
deduction)
 Feet below cables15-30° (-0.1)
 Feet below cables 31-45° (-0.2)
 Feet below cables >46° (-0.3)
 Slight angle in hips and
shoulders 0-15° (-0.1 each for
shoulders and hips)
 Excessive angle in hips and
shoulders > 15° (-0.2 each for
shoulders and hips)
 Shoulders above feet (-0.3)
Turnover swing backward
(Reverse Candlestick)
Final position at top of
swing should look like a
reverse candlestick or a
“C” position without
excessive arch in lower
back. Arching should
occur tightly in the upper
shoulder area. Rings
should remain wide with
hands turning out.
Stopping in the
handstand is not
allowed
 Reverse Candlestick 0-14° (No
deduction)
 Feet below cables15-30° (-0.1)
 Feet below cables 31-45° (-0.2)
 Feet below cables >46° (-0.3)
 Slight angle in hips and
shoulders 0-15° (-0.1 each for
shoulders and hips)
 Excessive angle in hips and
shoulders > 15° (-0.2 each for
shoulders and hips)
 Shoulders above feet (-0.3)
All support positions:
Rings turned out
Rings turned to at least
parallel or wider during
any skill in all support
positions (L, Press, HS,
Planche)
 Rings turned out parallel or
greater (No deduction)
 Turn in 1-15° (-0.1)
 Turn in 16-30° (-0.2)
 Turn in 31-45° (-0.3)
All support and swing
positions:
Straight arms
“Locked” elbow position
Arms straight throughout
routine
Exception: (Pull to Inv
Hang, Cast to Swing)
 Arms bent 1-15° (-0.1)
 Arms bent 16-30° (-0.2)
 Arms bent 31-45° (-0.3)
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8-10 Year Old SR Sequence – TECHNICAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS – (continued)
Handstand position:
Straight body alignment
Head, shoulders, hips,
feet and hands in direct
alignment with the
cables.
 Deviation from vertical
 Deviation from straight
alignment with body shape
All support positions:
Arms free of cables/rings
All parts of the arms
should be free of the
actual rings and straps
throughout all support
skills
 Deviation from free support
Turnover swing forward
(Candlestick Position) for
High Dislocate
Eliminate all piking in
hips along with shoulder
angle so that the body
has a rounded position.
This will allow athlete to
direct body either
towards vertical for HS or
past vertical for rotation
needed for dismounts
 Deviation from shoulders at ring
height on high dislocate
 Slight deviation from desired
body shape and alignment (-.01)
 Excessive deviation from desired
body shape and alignment (-.02)
Turnover swing to
Inlocate
Inlocate should result
from the peak finish
position of the turnover
swing backwards. The
inlocate should be at or
above ring level with a
straight body position
either slightly arched or
continuing through the
inverted cross position to
a slightly hollow position.
 Deviation from shoulders at ring
height on high dislocate
 Slight deviation from desired
body shape and alignment (-.01)
 Excessive deviation from desired
body shape and alignment (-.02)
Opening prior to landing
Show clear opening of
knees and hips at
horizontal or above in
preparation for landing
 One time deduction (-0.2)
 Deviation from posture on
landing
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Vault: 8-9 year old Division – Front Handspring
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Run
 Run
2. Hurdle
 Hurdle
3. Board strike
 Board strike
4. Pre-flight
 Pre-flight
5. Block
 Block
6. Post-flight
 Post-flight
7. Landing*
Technical Emphasis Bonus Element (+0.2):
In part #5: Vertical block from table that results in distinct rise
*
*
The landing surface is FIG matting (30cm) plus two (2) eight (8) inch skill cushions on top.
The landing will not be evaluated.
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Vault: 10 year old Division – Yamashita
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Run
 Run
2. Hurdle
 Hurdle
3. Board strike
 Board strike
4. Pre-flight
 Pre-flight
5. Block
 Block
6. Post-flight
 Post-flight
7. Landing*
Technical Emphasis Bonus Element (+0.2):
In part #5: Vertical block from table that results in distinct rise
* The landing surface is FIG matting (30cm) plus two (2) eight (8) inch skill cushions on top.
* The landing will not be evaluated
 45° from top vertical / 135° from bottom vertical
135° from top vertical / 45° from bottom vertical
THE CHART ABOVE REFLECTS THE ANGLES FROM 180° VERTICAL
*
The horizontal variant is 90° in either direction. This chart may be used throughout the
document for applied angles where appropriate. The vertical deviation can be used for
blocking angle reference.
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8-10 year old Vault Sequence: TECHNICAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS:
Note: Standard of judging evaluations are based on S, M, or L (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 scale) error in
evaluation for each identified bullet point unless given a specific criterion deduction
Attribute Identified to
Effect Change
Change Desired
Standard of Evaluation
 Arms behind body at peak of
hurdle = no deduction
 Arms in front of body but below
shoulder level = (- 0.2)
 Arms above shoulders in
front of body = (- 0.3)
Arm swing on hurdle
Create an effective arm swing
to facilitate power during the
hurdle and to board contact
Knee lift on hurdle
Create a strong knee lift during
the hurdle to help generate
efficient power to and from the
board, without causing an
upward rise of the center of
mass from the floor
 Deviation from required position of
knee lift (knees together at 45°
below horizontal)
 Deviation from level plane on
hurdle
Board strike - Angle at
contact with the board
Develop the ideal contact angle
and position on the board with
the body aligned (shoulders,
hips and feet) and at a
minimum angle of 15 degrees
with the feet forward
 Deviation from body angle of 15
degrees with the feet forward at
the moment of contact with the
board
 less than < 15° degrees= (-0.1)
 past vertical (forward)= (- 0.2)
Vertical block from
table
Show explosive downward
block from table to significantly
elevate the body from the table





Yamashita or post flight
Show a pike of 135°
degrees from bottom
vertical (Tight pike 45°
from top vertical)
Facilitate the ability to “sit up” to
create rotation during the post
flight stage
 91° to 135°= (- 0.1)
 90° or less = (- 0.2)
 (Pike of less than 45° from
bottom vertical is an automatic
2.0 deduction and must repeat
vault)
Handspring post flight
Facilitate lift and rotation from
vertical block during post flight
 Deviation from straight body
position throughout (slight arch in
the upper chest is allowed)
Show a full body
extension prior to
landing
Facilitate the opening of the
body and showing full
extension prior to the landing
 Failure to fully extend body prior
to landing
Deviation from vertical
Vertical within 5° = no deduction
6-15° past vertical = (-0.1)
16-30° past vertical = (-0.2)
Greater than 30° = (-0.3)
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Parallel Bars: 8-9 Year Old Division
From short run or jump
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Jump to long hang swing Forward, long
hang swing Backward, long hang swing
Forward
 Giant swing
2. Long hang swing Backward to Back
Uprise to straight arm support
 Giant swing
3. Support swing forward and backward to
45° above horizontal
 Support swing forward
 Support swing backward
4. Support swing forward and backward to
Handstand
 Support swing forward
 Support swing backward
 1 second hold to show control
5. Support swing forward and backward (no
height requirement on backward swing)
 Support swing forward
 Support swing backward
6. Drop to basket swing and kip to support
 Basket swing forward
 Kip to finish in support with feet at bar
level or higher
7. Support swing backward and drop to cast
forward under the bars without release to
long hang swing backward
 Support swing backward
 Basket swing forward
 Giant swing
8. Long hang swing forward and long hang
backward
 Giant swing
9. Long hang swing forward to flyaway
between the bars to stand.
 Giant swing
Note: Long Hang Swings - Spot Allowed. The coach may assist with a single hand spotting
method. The coach may physically spot the athlete by placing his hand on the athlete’s
hand during the descent phase of the giant. There will be no deduction for spotting the
athlete; however, all execution errors will apply.
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #1. Long hang swings performed with hips at bar level or higher in both forward
and backward swings with hollow body position
In part #3. Swing to nominal Handstand
In part #7. Early drop basket swing to under cast extension with hips at bar level or higher
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Parallel Bars: 10 Year Old Division
Description
*
Technical Reference Item
1. Glide kip, support swing backward to
handstand




2. Support swing forward and backward to
45° above horizontal
 Support swing forward
 Support swing backward
3. Layaway to upper-arm support
 Layaway to upper-arm support
4. Front uprise to support
 Front uprise to support
5. Swing backward to 45° above horizontal
 Support swing backward
6. *Giant swing to handstand
 Giant swing to handstand
7. Support swing forward and backward
 Support swing forward
 Support swing backward
8. Support swing forward and backward
 Support swing forward
 Support swing backward
9. Early Pirouette to handstand
 Early pirouette to handstand
10. Back tuck-open salto dismount
 Back tuck-open salto dismount
Glide swing forward
Basket swing forward
Glide Kip
Support swing backward
In part #6, Spot Allowed. The coach may assist with a single hand spotting method. The
coach may physically spot the athlete by placing his hand on the athlete’s hand during the
descent phase of the giant. There will be no deduction for spotting the athlete; however, all
execution errors will apply.
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #4.
During front uprise arms extend and lock quickly, hips above elbow height at
completion.
In part #6. Giant performed with straight arms and distinct vertical flight before re-grasp
in the handstand with the hands releasing and re-grasping in the same place
on the bars.
In part #10. Chest and hips open during downward swing with head in the neutral
position. Finish forward swing with hips extended above shoulder height
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8-10 Year Old PB Sequence – TECHNICAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS:
Note: Standard of judging evaluations are based on S, M, or L (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 scale) error in
evaluation for each identified bullet point unless given a specific criterion deduction
Attribute Identified to Effect
Change
Change Desired
Standard of Evaluation
Extended shoulders and hips
during glide. Deep
compression on kip basket
position.
Shoulders, hips and head in
alignment with rounded lower back
and full extension forward and
upward. Finish above horizontal
extended position.


Insufficient extension in glide
Deviation from required finish
position
Peach, Drop kip and Cast
under bar. Basket swing with
round position creating circular
swing throughout.
Early drop technique with round
position and head in line with
arms. Create circular action
through bottom and during upward
swing.

Deviation from desired Body
alignment
Kip at or above bar level
Extended shoulders with hips
open and hollow shape on
layaway to front uprise.
Shoulder extension in upper
arm support swing. Avoid early
kick through bottom.
Strengthen upper arm support
position and create more powerful
uprise kick. Increased potential for
advanced skill progressions.

Refine body position on bail for
Giant swing. Strong round
position on upward swing over
hand support.
Shoulders completely extended
during bail with toes leading, head
in neutral position between arms.
Fully extended hang position in
shoulders. No hand movement.

Early pirouette to handstand
Shoulders completely extended,
hollow chest, rounded lower back,
early weight shift during pirouette.
Complete turn at or before vertical
on the upward swing.


Full extension of forward swing. No
forward or backward travel. Show
distinct rise or lift. Show quick,
clear opening of knees and hips.

Above horizontal on forward
swing prior to initiating salto
action on dismount.
Stretch to full extension prior
to horizontal in preparation for
landing.







Flyaway
Continue giant swing through bar
level with good body alignment in
the head and shoulders and knee
lift to hollow position.

Shoulders in front of elbows
on layaway
Deviation from full horizontal
extension on front uprise
Deviation from body position
on bail
Deviation from hang position
Travel from hand support
Pirouette initiated too late
Poor rhythm or stop during
swing
Deviation from straight body
position
Deviation of salto initiated
before reaching full extension
of hips at shoulder level
Deviation of full extension
before horizontal in
preparation for landing
Deviation from hand release
position on landing
Deviation at or above bar
level
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Horizontal Bar: 8-9 Year Old Division
From hang in under grip
Description
1. Pullover to support and cast to
handstand
Technical Reference Item


Momentary stop after pullover before
cast allowed
Handstand
2. Forward giant

Forward giant
3. Forward giant

Forward giant
4. 3/4 Forward giant with hop to double over
grip (45 degrees above horizontal)

Hop to double over grip
5. Backward giant

Backward giant
6. Backward giant

Backward giant
7. 3/4 Backward giant with swing 1/2 turn to
mixed grip (above horizontal)

Swing ½ turn
8. Block off bar to stand in back
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In Parts #2-3.
In Part #4.
In Parts #5-6.
In Part #7.
Forward giant with flawless technique (-0.1 in execution or less)
Hop nominal Handstand (5 degrees from HS)
Backward giant with flawless technique (-0.1 in execution or less)
Completion of ½ turn above 45 degrees with wrist shift and support
Special Note: Only (+0.1) can be awarded for the forward giant or the backward giant each. There are 4
parts listed as bonus element opportunities. However, a maximum of only (+0.3) may be awarded for
bonus.
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Horizontal Bar: 10 Year Old Division
From hang in under grip
Description
Technical Reference Item
1. Pullover to support and cast to,

Momentary stop after pullover before
cast allowed
2. Forward giant, Forward giant

Forward giant
3. 3/4 forward giant and hop to double over
grip to backward giant.

Hop to double over grip
4. Backward giant

Backward giant
5. Free hip circle to nominal handstand

Free hip circle to nominal handstand
6. 1-2 Backward giants

Backward giant
7. 3/4 back giant and swing 1/2 turn
changing hands one at a time to double
over grip

Swing ½ turn
8. 3/4 back giant and swing 1/2 turn
changing hands one at a time to double
over grip

Swing ½ turn
9. Back giant, back giant

Backward giant
10. Tuck or layout flyaway dismount

Tuck or layout flyaway dismount
Technical Emphasis Bonus Elements (+0.1 each):
In part #2.
Hollow body, efficient extension and lift with upper back to top of bar, finish
in handstand support with head neutral.
In part #6. Hollow body, efficient turnover finish in straight handstand support with
head neutral.
In part #10. Stretch (hang) through bottom, distinct lift off bar. For layout, body hollow
then stretched (slight arch allowed). Both tucked and layout flyaway are
eligible for bonus.
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8-10 Year Old HB Sequence – TECHNICAL POINTS OF EMPHASIS:
Note: Standard of judging evaluations are based on S, M, or L (0.1, 0.2, 0.3 scale) error in
evaluation for each identified bullet point unless given a specific criterion deduction
Attribute Identified to
Effect Change
Change Desired
Standard of Evaluation
Identifying the top of the bar
and correct body position on
all forward giants
Understand how to maintain
pressure on the bar during support
and descent phases. Identify how
to “hang” through the bottom
efficiently and create an extended
lifting up action to the HS position.
Identify where the top of the bar is
and how to achieve a straight HS
position.
 Deviation from straight HS
 Deviation of body position on
ascending phase
Proper body position on hop
to double over grip
Understand how to maintain a
hollow body, rounded back, hips
tight, and shoulder angle open with
head neutral during the hop.
 Deviation from hop position not
completed at 45° above horizontal
 Deviation from desired body
position
Identifying the top of the bar
and correct “hang” position on
backward giants
Understand how to maintain
pressure on the bar during support
and descent phases. Identify how
to “hang” through the bottom
efficiently and where the turnover
occurs and how. Identify where the
top of the bar is and how to
achieve a straight HS position
 Deviation from straight HS
 Deviation from body position in
hang through bottom
Showing control coming in to
and out of bar
Control the free-hip and
understand how to shift weight
from support on shoulders,
generate turnover and finish in HS
 Deviation from straight HS
Turnover and body position
on hop ½, swing ½ turn and
blind change
Understand the hang position and
how to create turnover using hip
extension thru bottom, toes up to
candlestick position and direction
of kick to hop ½, swing ½ turn or
blind change. ½ turns must be
completed at minimum of 45°
above horizontal
 Deviation from ½ turns not
completed at minimum of 45°
above horizontal
Correct dismount tap
Understand the pressure on the
descent into the tap. The “hang”
and “drag” through the bottom.
Aggressive kick upwards for an
efficient tap that does not require
speed in order to create height
 Deviation from center of mass not
at bar level on flyaway dismount
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Strength Sequence: 8-9 Year Old Division - Parallel Bars
From support in the middle of the bars
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. From straight body support, execute (2) Dips
and return to straight body support
 Elbows must show >90 bend.
Hips must lower with straight body
extension
2. Lift legs to ‘L’ support
 3 second hold
 Hips even with hands
 Legs parallel
3. Straight arm, straddle press to handstand
 3 second hold
4. Lower to Straddle L support with straight arms
 3 second hold
5. Press through straddle Planche position, close
legs together and lower to straight body support
 1 second hold
6. Drop to floor
Note: All numbered strength parts have a value of 2.0
The Planche will be evaluated in the following manner:
Degree of Horizontal Deviation
0 to 15
16 to 30
31 to 45
> 45
Degree of Arm Bend
0 to 15
16 to 30
31 to 45
> 45
J.O. Deduction
0.1
0.2
0.3
1.3 = (Large error + non-rec.)
J.O. Deduction
0.1
0.2
0.3
1.3 = (Large error + non-rec.)
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Strength Sequence: 10 Year Old Division - Parallel Bars
From support in the middle of the bars
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. From one or two swings, dip swing
forward

2. Swing backward to straddle L position
 3 second hold
 Back swing must reach horizontal
3. Press to straddle planche
 3 second hold
 See chart below for planche evaluation
4. Close legs and swing forward to High V
position and hold
 3 second hold –
 Legs must be between 90 to 105 for no
deduction
Bonus: Swing forward to Manna
Bonus:
Legs 105 to 134
Legs 135 to 164
Legs 165 to 180
5. Straight arm, straddle press to handstand

Elbows must show complete extension and
the knees must be above the rails at the end
of swing
3 second hold
6. Lower to support with straight arms
7. Drop to floor
Note: All numbered strength parts have a value of 2.0
Note: The Planche will be evaluated in the following manner:
Degree of Hip Bend
0 to 15
16 to 30
31 to 45
46 to 90
> 90
Degree of Horizontal Deviation
0 to 15
16 to 30
31 to 45
> 45
J.O. Deduction
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.8 = (Large error + 0.5)
1.3 = (Large error + non-rec.)
J.O. Deduction
0.1
0.2
0.3
1.3 = (Large error + non-rec.)
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Strength Sequence: 11, 12 & 13 Year Old Division - Parallel Bars
From support in the middle of the bars
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. From one or two swings, dip swing
forward
 Elbows must show complete extension
and the knees must be above the rails at
the end of swing
2. Dip swing backward to straddle L position
 3 second hold
 Back swing must reach 45° above
horizontal
3. Press to straddle planche
 3 second hold
 See chart below for planche evaluation
4. Close legs and swing forward to High V
position and hold
 3 second hold
 Legs must be between 90 to 105 for no
deduction
Bonus: Swing forward to Manna
5. Straight arm, straddle press to handstand
Bonus:
Legs 105 to 134
Legs 135 to 164
Legs 165 to 180
 3 second hold
6. Lower to support with straight arms
7. Drop to floor
Note: All numbered strength parts have a value of 2.0
Note: The Planche will be evaluated in the following manner:
Degree of Hip Bend
0 to 15
16 to 30
31 to 45
46 to 90
> 90
Degree of Horizontal Deviation
0 to 15
16 to 30
31 to 45
> 45
J.O. Deduction
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.8 = (Large error + 0.5)
1.3 = (Large error + non-rec.)
J.O. Deduction
0.1
0.2
0.3
1.3 = (Large error + non-rec.)
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Flexibility: All Divisions
Flexibility will be evaluated on a minimum of a 6 x 12 foot mat. Each static position will
be held for (3) three seconds and the gymnast will move directly from one static position
to the next in a continuous and fluid motion. Toe point will be evaluated globally.
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. Step forward with either leg, Grand Battement
(kick above 90°) and step forward to lunge
 Arms in high ‘V’ position on battement
 Lunge with feet in line with each other and
turned out, front knee in plié, back leg
straight, hips and shoulders square to
front, arms horizontal
2. Raise onto ball of front foot and execute reverse
half turn bringing both feet together on toe
(Relevé), lower and execute jump ½ turn
 Relevé position with feet turned out
 Full body stretch in air on jump, land in
plié with arms vertical
3. Step forward with either leg to hitch kick
 First leg horizontal, second leg slightly
higher, legs straight
 Land in plié, arms circle backwards and
up on hitchkick, finish horizontal
4. Step forward while raising arms forward to a
single leg prone fall (Swedish fall), push to
support, swing right leg forward to right leg split
 Top leg vertical or greater on fall
 Body vertical, arms horizontal and
shoulders down on split
 3 second hold
5. Center split
 Body vertical, arms horizontal and
shoulders down
 3 second hold
6. Pancake position with 90 center split (prone
position in 90 center split)
 Arms shoulder width on floor over head
 3 second hold
7. From 90 pancake split position, slide legs
backward and through to a straight body prone
position, then move immediately to
 Upper body remains on floor while sliding
legs
8. Left forward split
 Body vertical, arms horizontal and
shoulders down
 3 second hold
9. Bring back leg forward and close legs to pike sit
position and move to a bridge position
 Arms shoulder width and legs together
and straight
 3 second hold
10. Lower down from the bridge and move arms
back to shoulder flexion stretch position
 Arms shoulder width, head neutral, legs
straight and together
 3 second hold
11. Sit up to pike sit position and then execute pike
forward bend (trunk flexion position)
 Arms on floor reaching past feet
 3 second hold
12. Finish in pike sit position
 Body vertical, arms horizontal and
shoulders down
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Section IX: Future Stars Trampoline Routines
I.
Start Value Choices and Evaluation criteria
A. Athletes in the 8 and 9 year old divisions will only perform trampoline routine (A)
B. Athletes in the 10 year old division will only perform trampoline routine (B).
C. Athletes in the 11 year old division will only perform trampoline routine (C)
D. Athletes in the 12 and 13 year old division will only perform trampoline routine (D)
E. Athletes should verify the age division routine to the head judge before starting
F. Each routine has a specified start value and all are eligible for up to 0.3 in virtuosity
bonus.
G. A spotter is required at each corner of the trampoline for all routines (4 spotters)
H. Trampoline Routine Table:
Age
Division
Age 8
Age 9
Age 10
Age 11
Age 12
Age 13
I.
Routine Selection Criteria
Must perform trampoline routine A
Must perform trampoline routine A
Must perform trampoline routine B
Must perform trampoline routine C
Must perform trampoline routine D
Must perform trampoline routine D
Regional Start
Value
A = 10.0
A = 10.0
B = 10.0
C = 10.0
D = 10.0
D = 10.0
National Start
Value
A = 9.7
A = 9.7
B = 9.7
C = 9.7
D = 9.7
D = 9.7
General evaluation requirements:
The following evaluation criteria will apply to all routines for deviations from required
body positions, direction and angle requirements while performing the trampoline
sequences for all age categories (Small 0.1, Medium 0.2, Large 0.3):
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Ability to remain in the center of the trampoline
Maintaining required arms, head and body position on ‘take off’ from trampoline
Ability to perform required ‘kick out’ angles and straight body position
Alignment on twisting or turning skills
Form deductions
Deviations from required composition (skill order, added part and/or extra bounces
- 0.5 each)
Omitted part (-1.0)
Stop and resume routine from last completed part (-1.0). Up to 7 bounces allowed
to resume routine.
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Trampoline Sequence (A): 8-9 Year old divisions
Start Value = 9.7
From a stand in the center of the trampoline, the gymnast should take up to 7 bounces
and begin the routine.
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. Back tuck
Body should show extension at a minimum of 45° above
horizontal
2. Tuck jump
Complete extension at apex, arms straight at sides at apex
3. Full turn
Full turn through vertical with arms straight and vertical on
take-off, bring arms down to sides on turn
4. Seat drop
Hands at sides in contact with bed, body line should show
90° body angle
5. 1/2 turn to feet
Push off through vertical with arms straight and vertical at
apex
6. 1/2 turn to seat drop
½ turn through vertical with arms straight and vertical at
apex
Hands at sides in contact with bed, body line should show
90° body angle
7. Return to feet
8. Straddle jump
Legs horizontal at apex, with trunk vertical and hands in
contact with toes
9. Pike jump
Complete extension at apex, legs at horizontal hands
touching toes
10. Front pike
Body should show extension above horizontal
Must show controlled landing – When absorbing the
bounce on landing the feet should remain in contact with
the trampoline bed.
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Trampoline Sequence (B): 10 Year old division
Start Value = 9.7
From a stand in the center of the trampoline, the gymnast should take up to 7 bounces
and begin the routine.
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. Back pike
90° or less, body should show extension at a minimum
of 45° above horizontal
2. Tuck jump
Complete extension at apex, legs at horizontal with
hands touching knees
3. Back tuck
Body should show extension at a minimum of 45°
above horizontal
4. Full turn
Full turn through vertical with arms straight and vertical
on take-off, bring arms down to sides on turn
5. Straddle jump
Legs horizontal at apex, with trunk vertical and hands in
contact with toes
6. ½ turn to stomach drop
½ turn through vertical with arms straight at sides at
apex, Front drop – Elbows and knees should be at 90°
when stomach contacts the trampoline
7. Back drop
Push from stomach through hollow position to back
Back drop – Legs should be at vertical when the back
contacts the trampoline
Arms should be extended over head
8. Return to feet
9. Pike jump
Complete extension at apex, legs at horizontal hands
touching toes
10. Barani pike
90° or less on pike, ½ turn completed at 45° above
horizontal, body extension above horizontal
Must show controlled landing – When absorbing the
bounce on landing the feet should remain in contact
with the trampoline bed.
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Trampoline Sequence (C): 11 Year old division
Start Value = 9.7
From a stand in the center of the trampoline, the gymnast should take up to 7 bounces
and begin the routine.
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. 3/4 Back tuck
Body should show extension at a minimum of 45° above
horizontal
Elbows and knees should be at 90° when stomach
contacts the trampoline
2. Straight body 1/2 turn to
Front drop (cruise)
½ turn through vertical with arms straight at sides at apex
Elbows and knees should be at 90° when stomach
contacts the trampoline
3. Return to feet
4. Pike jump
Legs horizontal at apex, with trunk vertical and hands in
contact with toes
5. Back tuck
Body line straight with arms at sides through vertical
6. Barani tuck
½ turn completed at a minimum of 45° above horizontal,
body extension above horizontal
7. Tuck jump
Complete extension at apex, arms straight at sides at apex
8. Back pike
90° or less in pike, hands should touch toes, body should
show extension at a minimum of 45° above horizontal
9. Straddle jump
Legs horizontal at apex, with trunk vertical and hands in
contact with toes
10. Barani straight
½ turn completed at a minimum of 45° above horizontal,
Body line straight with arms at sides through vertical
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Trampoline Sequence (D): 12-13 Year old division
Start Value = 9.7
From a stand in the center of the trampoline, the gymnast should take up to 7 bounces
and begin the routine.
Description
Special Performance Criteria
1. 3/4 Back pike
90° or less on pike, hands should touch toes, body
should show extension at a minimum of 45° above
horizontal
Front drop – Elbows and knees should be at 90° when
stomach contacts the trampoline
2. Cody tuck
Front drop – Elbows and knees should be at 90° when
stomach contacts the trampoline
Cody - body should show extension at a minimum of 45°
above horizontal
3. Pike jump
Legs horizontal at apex, with trunk vertical and hands in
contact with toes
4. Back Pike
90° or less on pike, hands should touch toes, body
should show extension at a minimum of 45° above
horizontal
5. Barani pike
90° or less on pike, ½ turn completed at a minimum of
45° above horizontal, body extension above horizontal
6. Back straight
Bodyline straight with arms at sides through vertical
7. Barani straight
½ turn completed at a minimum of 45° above horizontal,
Bodyline straight with arms at sides through vertical
8. Straddle Jump
Legs horizontal at apex, with trunk vertical and hands in
contact with toes
9. 3/4 Front straight
Back drop – Legs should be at vertical when the back
contacts the trampoline
Arms should be extended over head
10. Barani Ball out tuck to
Straight body exit bounce to
absorb and stand
Back drop – Legs should be at vertical when the back
contacts the trampoline
½ turn completed at a minimum of 45° above horizontal,
body extension above horizontal
Must show controlled landing – When absorbing the
bounce on landing the feet should remain in contact with
the trampoline bed.
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0.1
0.2
0.3
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