Floor Exercise

W I N N I E W I T T E N - S C N AW G J

FLOOR EXERCISE

Levels 6 – 9

Janet Efland

August 2013


ROUTINE TIME LIMITS

The maximum time: Level 6 (1:15) Levels 7 – 10 (1:30) The entire exercise is

evaluated regardless of overtime


MUSIC REGULATIONSFloor exercise music must be:

With orchestra, piano or other instruments• human sounds allowed – NO WORDS• whistles/animal sounds allowed

Recorded digitally (MP3 players, computers, tablets, etc.) Must have a display screen Must be on airplane mode, when applicable


MUSIC REGULATIONS DEDUCTION

Chief Judge deducts 1.00 from average score for: absence of music (unless technical failure)

music with words

S C N AW G J

MUSIC EXECUTION DEDUCTIONSInsufficient variation in Tempo/rhythm throughout

Up to 0.20

Missing synchronization of movement and musical beat throughout Up to 0.30Each time 0.05Not ending with music 0.10


LEVEL 6 REQUIREMENTS Start Value – 10.00Not eligible for BonusValue Parts 5 “A”s @ 0.10 each 1 “B” @ 0.30 each


LEVEL 6 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. One acro series – 3 directly connected acro elements w/wo hand supportIncludes all “A” and “B” elements from groups 5, 6, 7, 8

2. One salto or aerial element3. Dance passage with a minimum of 2 different Group 1

elements (leap, jump, hop)4. 360⁰ turn on one foot (must be completed in high

relevé)


LEVEL 6 RESTRICTIONSOnly “A” and “B” elements are

allowedIf “C” or more difficult element is

performed:No Value PartNo Special RequirementDeduct – 0.50 for each restricted element from SV


LEVEL 7 REQUIREMENTSStart Value – 10.00 Not eligible for BonusValue Parts 5 “A”s @ 0.10 each 2 “B”s @ 0.30 each


LEVEL 7 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. One acro series with 3 or more flight

elements, one a backward salto stretched to two feet

2. A direct connection of 2 or more forward acro elements with flight

3. A dance passage with a minimum of two different Group 1 elements (leap, jump or hop)

4. A minimum of 360⁰ turn on one foot (must be completed in high relevé)


LEVEL 7 RESTRICTIONSOnly “A” and “B” elements allowedIf “C” or higher element is

performed No Value Part No Special Requirement Deduct -0.50 for each from Start Value


LEVEL 8 REQUIREMENTSStart Value = 10.00Not eligible for bonusValue Parts 4 “A”s @ 0.10 each 4 “B”s @ 0.30 each


LEVEL 8, 9, 10 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS• Acro series with 2 saltos or 2

directly connected saltos• Three different saltos• Dance Passage• Last Salto performed

“A” for Level 8“B” for Level 9“C” for Level 10


LEVEL 8 RESTRICTIONSAll “A” & “B” elements allowedAll “C” DANCE elements allowedWill receive “B” value

A maximum of one “C” acro allowed will receive “B” value


LEVEL 9 REQUIREMENTSStart Value = 9.7Maximum of + 0.30 connection bonus

For connections onlyNo difficulty bonus is awarded

Value Parts3 “A”s @ 0.10 each4 “B”s @ 0.30 each1 “C” @ 0.50 each


LEVEL 9 RESTRICTIONS• All “A”, “B” & “C” elements

allowed• Any number of “D/E” dance

elements are allowed• A maximum of one “D or E” acro

element is allowed (C Value)


LEVEL 9 RESTRICTIONSIf more than one restricted “D or E”

element is performed (or attempted):Considered in chronological orderNo Value PartNo Special RequirementDeduct – 0.50 for each restricted element from SV


LAST SALTO REQUIREMENTAt Level 8, 9, 10, if the last salto does not

receive value part credit due to:1. Failure to land on any part of the bottom of feet2. The third time the element is performed3. The second time in the exact same series4. Restricted element for the level (Levels 8-9)5. Due to spotDeduct for no Value Part and deduct 0.50 for missing SR from SV


LAST SALTO REQUIREMENTIf final/last salto was never initiated ie:

“Balk”Deduct from Start Value0.50 for missing SR # 40.30 for no attemptIf fall occurs, deduct 0.50


COMPOSITIONAL DEDUCTIONSThere are NO composition deductions for: Level 6 Level 7UP TO 0.10 DEDUCTIONS

Insufficient distribution - difficulty maintained throughout

Insufficient use of floor exercise area spatially (floor pattern)

Insufficient use of direction(movement/choreography) fwd/swd/bwd


COMPOSITION DEDUCTIONSFLAT 0.10 DEDUCTIONSFailure to do saltos or aerials in 2 directionsMore than 2 dance elements with tuck or wolf shape or

straddle shape (each)More than 1 dance element to prone (each)


COMPOSITION DEDUCTIONSUP TO 0.20 DEDUCTIONSLack of balance between acro and dance Value Parts

Consider quality and quantityDance CV bonus not required Acro not up to competitive level Consider culminating championship competitions


COMPOSITION DEDUCTIONSAdditional FLAT DEDUCTIONSLack of turn on one foot (Minimum B)

- 0.20 Lack of minimum “B” salto

Level 8 and 9- 0.30

Lack of minimum “C” saltoLevel 10 - 0.30


SPECIFIC EXECUTION DEDUCTIONS• Failure to land with legs/feet together on

jumps, leaps and hops which land on 2 feet Up to

0.10 each• Lack of precision in dance value parts

Up to 0.10 each

• Failure to use high relevé group 2 turn elements up to 0.10


EXECUTION DEDUCTIONSLegs crossed

during saltos with twist up to 0.10 each


EXECUTION DEDUCTIONS• Legs not

parallel to floor In split or straddle pike leap or jump

• Up to 0.20


EXECUTION DEDUCTIONS• Incorrect body posture/alignment in dance value parts Up to 0.10 each• Insufficient height of leaps/jumps/hops Up to 0.20 each• Additional trunk movements to maintain balance upon landing of Acro elements Up to 0.20• Insufficient exactness of body shape

Tuck/pike Up to 0.20 Stretch Up to 0.20

• Squat on landing Up to 0.30


EXECUTION DEDUCTIONS

• Relaxed/incorrect leg position/body posture, and/or insufficient flexibility in non-value parts throughout exercise

Up to 0.30• Insufficient height of aerials & acro flight with hand

support support Up to 0.20

• Insufficient height on salto elements Up to 0.30 each


EXECUTION DEDUCTIONS• Insufficient variation in Tempo/rhythm throughout

Up to 0.20

• Missing synchronization of movement and musical beat throughout Up to 0.30Each time 0.05Not ending with music 0.10


A FORWARD SALTO USED AS AN ACCELERATING ELEMENT IN A DIRECTLY CONNECTED FRONT SALTO SERIES IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE “UP TO 0.30” DEDUCTION FOR INSUFFICIENT AMPLITUDE.


DYNAMICS Insufficient Dynamics up to 0.20Consider

• Gymnast makes the difficult skills appear effortless

• Energy maintained throughout exercise


ARTISTRY Artistry Total Deduction up to 0.30

Originality/creativity of choreography in elements and connections 0.05 - 0.10*Quality of gymnast’s movement to reflect her personal

style 0.05 - 0.10*Quality of expression projection, emotion, focus

0.05 - 0.10*

*(Maximum 0.10 in each category)


CONNECTION VALUE BONUS• Level 6, 7 and 8 are not eligible for CV Bonus• Level 9

• Connection Bonus only• Indirect Salto Series• Direct Salto Series• Dance and Mixed Series

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