Technical Info

J.O Dance Technique expanation (2-20-08)

R & P Changes 2007-08

Reminder: only a "manufactured round off pad" may be used for yurchenko entry vaulting. No Sting mats, carpet squares, or home made pads.

November 20, 2007
Subject: Mat clarification
I have been made aware that there is some confusion in the field regarding a mat that looks like a springboard (mount trainer).

Prior to the 2005-06 season, it was allowed at only the compulsory levels. Last year (2006-07) it was added to the R & P on page 78,
top #5. b.” At Levels 7-10, a manufactured mount mat (mount trainer) may be used for mounting purposes.”

This year it is still in the R & P (same page & #), but no longer in bold font, as it is not new.

Please make sure that the Meet Directors and Meet Referees know that this is an allowed piece of equipment at both compulsory and optional JO Levels.

Thanks,
Connie Maloney
Women’s Jr. Olympic Program Manager

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Aug. 26, 2007

May '07 Minutes of the Joint Jr. Olympic and Technical Committee Meeting:

Clarification on "small bounces" before large jump(s) at the beginning of Level 4, 5, and 6 floor exercise.
Please note that the bounces before the "element" are very SMALL and move SLIGHTLY forward. They should be done in releve and are NOT elements. If the gymnast is bouncing higher that 2-3 inches, it is more than was intended in the text. If they are bouncing more than 2-3 inches forward on each bounce, it is more than what was intended. Please correct this since it could become a small deduction or text error. Make sure they are in releve when they are bouncing, that can be a small text error. Some gymnasts are looking like they are trying to make these bounces into huge stretch jumps. Please do not let the gymnasts do this, it is wrong.
Thanks, Laurie Reid

Nov. 10, 2006

New J.O. updates and revisions to the Appendix items

August 28, 2006
The following will contain all the changes you need to make to your own R&P, Code of Points and Compulsory books. Don't miss these changes!
For a condensed version of the May 2006 joint J.O. and Technical Committee Meeting Minutes printed in the Aug. Technique magazine: 2006-'07 JO Rule Changes
For the complete Meeting Minutes: May 2006 minutes

**Level 5 Beam revision - pg.99 of Compulsory book.

May 30, 2006
Level 4 Mount Bars: Reverse the glide and swing backward with legs together, maintaining straight legs with the feet off the floor. At the completion of the backward swing, the feet may contact the floor to finish in a straight stand or the body may continue to swing forward, placing the feet on the mat closer to the apparatus. The gymnast may come to a momentary stand or use a "punching" action to initiate the pullover. Hands remain on the bar in overgrip. Maintain straight arms and legs throughout.
Connie Maloney
Women's Jr. Olympic Program Manager

**Feb. 23, 2006
New Clarifications for all levels, all events: Feb. '06 Clarifications

**Feb. 1, 2006
Balance Beam Clarification's
Level 7: Acro non-flight Series:
The following examples are permissible, of course you always must consider rhythm, stop and foot placement. Examples: Handstand held 2 seconds into cartwheel or back roll, cartwheel swing leg through cartwheel, each of these the walkout leg swings through. Handstand forward roll to handstand or forward roll, these would all meet the series part of the requirement.

Note:

1. All elements must start and finish on the beam
2. Handstand element with or without turn may be used as the first or second element in the series.
3. If the handstand without turn achieves vertical but is not held for 2 seconds, deduct up to .2 for not meeting the technical requirement for the element.
4. There is no hold requirement for a turning handstand.
5. If the handstand is the first element, the step-down handstand must be directly connected (continuous movement) into the next element in order to receive credit for a series.
6. Rolls: may be included in the series provided that one element passes through a handstand position.

If either the acro series OR the flight element (or both) are missing deduct .50. Do not deduct 1.0 missing both. Backwalkover + backhandspring meets both the acro series and flight.

Level 8 Beam Both elements must start and finish on the beam Permissible series: Cartwheel + Roundoff

Level 9 / 10 Beam Permissible series: Backhandspring + front tuck (C) to sit. 1 arm backhandspring (C) + backhandspring. Flight elements that finish in a handstand may be used only as the last element in the acro series.

Approved by Laurie R. 1/31/06

Compulsory Questions and Answers:
J.O. COMPULSORY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Less Is More: Judges Tip For Coaches

Judge Not - Unless You've Been A Judge by Judi Kettler

Ten Things I Hate About You - Coaches/Judges Dialog

This is a neat pose done by Jessica Shepherd of Metro Gymnastics of Portland. Thanks to her coach, James Thompson for the picture.

Thanks to Boise State and photographer Brent Keeth (Flex Photography http://www.flexphotography.com/) for the 2004 picture of Lindsay Ward doing a sheep jump on beam. Yes, this is what a sheep jump is supposed to look like.