2008 Gymnastics Rules Interpretation Meeting

Online MeetingsOnline Meetings

• Online meetings are available in basketball and wrestling; and this spring for track, baseball and softball.

• Plan to have All Sports online next year

• We trust that you will find this to be a great alternative to attending meetings in person.

• If you took advantage of this option – THANKS!

• Easy and Convenient

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Judges MUST Be Registered!Judges MUST Be Registered!• Complete all steps

- Paperwork & fee- Meeting & test

• Only work with registered judges

• Contact MSHSL Office with violations

• Penalty = Suspension

Check Officials DirectoryCheck Officials Directory

• Associations must only assign registered judges

• Schools must only use registered judges

• Non-registered = scrimmage not meet

• Meet cannot be made up

• Be sure to check the official’s directory after the test deadline of November 10.

Coaches Rating JudgesCoaches Rating Judges

• The scoring system has been changed

• Coaches will rate 1 thru 7 in each of 5 sub-categories. The overall rating will be a sum of the these sub-ratings.

• In the future local Associations will also be able to rate the officials.

• Minor changes in language/descriptions

Rating JudgesRating Judges• Judges – thanks for

entering schedules!

• Coaches thanks for rating!

- For being fair and objective!

• Remember that this is a rating

- Compare to other judges who you see

Judges Rating SchoolsJudges Rating Schools

• Popular and useful!

• Only rate site mgm’t for home team

- No rating for games at neutral sites

• Comments will be tied to the meets

- Will make these more useful for schools

- Objective comments not editorials

- Comments that will help the school

Judges Rating Schools, continuedJudges Rating Schools, continued

• File Incident reports – any rating of 1

• Thanks Judges for being fair and objective!

School RatingsSchool Ratings

• Composite scores available to schools

• Use for comparisons!

• Use for incentives!

• Use for recognition!

• We are making a difference!

Tournament CardTournament Card

• Benefit now available to officials• $25 -- good at most section & state events• Get to games and watch other officials!• Purchase on-line – deadline November 24

Recruit!Recruit!

• Shortages are a challenge

• Judges Recruit

• Coaches Recruit

• Former athletes (especially college)

Retain!Retain!

• Key to shortage of Judges!

• Coaches – treat judges with respect!

• Give positive constructive feedback

JudgesJudges

• Judges – treat coaches & athletes with respect

• Listen

• Be confident, but not arrogant!

• Judges – train and mentor new officials

Training OpportunitiesTraining Opportunities

• The Promotional Program for Judges is advancing.

• Training Clinics for beginners/advanced:

• November 8 – Windom

• November 15 – Metro Area

• Next Year Fergus Falls, Rochester & Metro

• Specific info will be mailed to Judges

Rules & PoliciesRules & Policies

• Minnesota Rule Modifications

- Athletic Rules and Policies Manual

• Coaches – check Rules and Policies for Gymnastics

- Online – go to Gymnastics Activity page

- Click on “Rules & Policies” – under “Resources”

- Regular season & Tournament rules and policies

Rules and Policies

GYMNASTICS

Rules and Editorial Changes Rules and Editorial Changes and Points of Emphasisand Points of Emphasis

•Several changes were adopted in 2006-2008 to address the advancements in our high school gymnastic programs and the improved athleticism of our gymnasts.•In the 2008-2010 rules changes the committee tackled the broad scope of the continued advancements of high school gymnastics and our gymnasts.•Overall, the changes reflect the current trends in the sport and continued objectivity in performance evaluation.

Rules and Editorial Changes and Rules and Editorial Changes and Points of EmphasisPoints of Emphasis

• The rule changes and the points of emphasis focus on the following areas:– Risk minimization through consistency in

padding/matting requirements and adjustments to accommodate newer mats/padding.

– Removing skills no longer performed due to changes in equipment.

– Including skills which reflect the current trends in high school gymnastics.

– Re-codifying certain rules to reflect current trends and updating terminology.

Rules and Editorial Changes and Rules and Editorial Changes and Points of EmphasisPoints of Emphasis

• Increases the number of choices of skills to fulfill the requirement of having eight skills in a routine to benefit the gymnast.

• Corrects illustrations and skill descriptions to accurately reflect what is being performed.

• Adds terms used throughout the rules to the list of definitions to enhance clarity of rules.

• Changes in various rules will assist when evaluating skills, awarding credit and provides greater objectivity in judging.

Angle of Lowest Body Part: Rule 1Angle of Lowest Body Part: Rule 1

• A line from the shoulders through the midpoint of the lowest body part.

• Determines amplitude deductions.

• Determines angle for awarding skill value.

(Pg. 8)

Bonus High SuperiorBonus High SuperiorRule 1Rule 1

• Can receive BHS credit in the Bonus category if performed with 0.3 or less in E/A deductions.

(Pg. 8)

Direction ChangeDirection ChangeRule 1Rule 1

• The body turning/twisting and moving in the opposite direction from within a skill of value.

(Pg. 8)

Hand Placement MatHand Placement Mat(Round-Off Pad): Rule 1(Round-Off Pad): Rule 1

MAT SIZES

• 36” x 36” x 1 3/8”

OR

• 36” x 54” x 1 3/8”

(Pg. 9)

Side SplitSide SplitRule 1Rule 1

• Legs straight and extended sideward with no pike in the body.

• Current terminology used to describe the straddle position.

(Pg. 9)

Rule Modifications (Rule 2-1):Rule Modifications (Rule 2-1):

National Federation Girls Gymnastics Rules book provides that:

Article 1: “it is recommended all the optional exercises be evaluated by at least four judges, one of whom shall be a superior judge.”

Article 2: “if it is not possible to have four acting judges at an event, it is strongly recommended that a minimum of two judges be used with one serving as the superior judge.”

Continued …

Rule Modification: 2-1 continued …Rule Modification: 2-1 continued …

Waiver: A waiver may be granted to a member school for specific dual meets where two judges cannot be secured for the varsity meet. A school shall contact the League Office to request a waiver before the start of such meet(s).

During non-conference, non-MSHSL qualifying meets or tournaments and with the consent of all participating coaches, one judge may be assigned at an event.

(Pg. 10)

Touch with Only One Hand on Vault Touch with Only One Hand on Vault Rule 2-2-1Rule 2-2-1

• Now a 1.0 Superior Judge deduction.

• Penalty was reduced from a void vault.

(Pg. 11)

Bleeding, Open Wounds, Blood on UniformBleeding, Open Wounds, Blood on UniformRule 3-2-5Rule 3-2-5

• Gymnast may complete current performance before bleeding must be stopped and uniform cleaned or changed.– Any blood on uniform requires the

item to be cleaned appropriately or changed.

• Equipment should be cleaned of blood to prevent blood-borne diseases and skin infections.

(Pg. 13 & bottom of pg. 6)

Uniforms & CastsUniforms & CastsRule 3-3-6Rule 3-3-6

• Casts are prohibited.

• Minnesota Clarification: Cast defined as “nonremovable”

• Hard part of the brace should be covered.

(Pg. 13)

• If wearing a required hinged brace based on medical consult, gymnast must demonstrate limitation in range of motion to avoid execution deductions.

• Execution deductions due to athletic taping will be taken.

Minnesota Clarification: Execution Minnesota Clarification: Execution Deductions for Braces and TapingDeductions for Braces and TapingMinnesota Clarification: Execution Minnesota Clarification: Execution Deductions for Braces and TapingDeductions for Braces and Taping

Scoring: Rule 4-1-2AScoring: Rule 4-1-2A

• Skills of a higher value replace skills of a lower value on a one for one basis.

• 1 HS replaces 1 S• 1 S replaces 1 M• BHS that has been used in a Bonus

category may also be used in difficulty to replace a missing HS.

• Refer to Situation A & B on bottom of page 16

• On page 14, 4-1A, delete “and the requirement of three superiors is fulfilled.”

(Pg. 14 & 16)

Bonus ClarificationBonus ClarificationRules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5, 9-3-5Rules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5, 9-3-5

• A single skill or a series of S/HS/BHS performed to the ultimate with no E/A deductions can receive 0.1 in the Bonus category.

AND/OR

• An entire routine with full difficulty and event requirements performed to the ultimate with 0.5 or less in E/A receives 0.1 in the Bonus category.

(Pg. 15)

Bonus: Rule 4-1-2EBonus: Rule 4-1-2E

• Back-to-back superiors earn 0.1 each up to a maximum of 0.2 for 2 BBS in the Bonus category.

(Pg. 15)

BonusBonusRules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5, 9-3-5Rules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5, 9-3-5

• An extra HS/BBS/BHS can earn 0.1 in the Bonus category.

• NOTE: A BHS skill performed with more than 0.3 in E/A cannot be awarded 0.2 as a BHS in the Bonus category. However, it could earn 0.1 as an extra BHS in the Bonus category.

(Pg. 15)

BonusBonusRules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5, 9-3-5Rules 4-1-2E, 7-3-5, 8-3-5, 9-3-5

• A BHS performed with 0.3 or less in E/A will receive 0.2 credit in the Bonus category. An additional 0.2 may be earned for a second different BHS performed with 0.3 or less in E/A deductions.

(Pg. 15)

Bonus continued …Bonus continued …

Note:• A BHS that does not receive 0.2 credit in the

Bonus category because it was performed with more than 0.3 in E/A, may be performed a second time and receive BHS credit if performed with 0.3 or less in E/A.

• A non-bonus BHS can still count in difficulty, event requirements or back-to-back superiors.

(Pg. 15)

Rule Modification: (Rule 4-2-2)Rule Modification: (Rule 4-2-2)

The rule shall read: “A team’s event score is determined by totaling the best four individual scores for each team in each event. In the event of a team tie, the five individual scores per event shall be added together for the team score.”

(Pg. 16)

Rule ModificationRule Modification(Rule 4-3-2)(Rule 4-3-2)

Tie-Breaker for Section Individual Competition: In case of a tie, see the policy on the MSHSL website, “Tie-Breaker for Individual and All-Around Scoring” within the Athletic Rules and Policies Manual.

Vaulting EquipmentVaulting EquipmentRules 6-1-1, 6-1-3Rules 6-1-1, 6-1-3

• The pistons/pedestal shall be padded.

• The penalty for vaulting without the padding is a void vault.

• A manufactured hand placement mat may be placed on the runway for any vault.

(Pg. 19)

Event RequirementsEvent RequirementsRule 6-2-1Rule 6-2-1

• There are 3 principal phases of the vault.

– First flightFirst flight is the position of the suspended body from the time the feet leave the board to hand contact on the table.

– RepulsionRepulsion is from hand contact until the hands leave the table.

– Second flightSecond flight is the time after the hands leave the table until landing.

(Pg. 19)

Round-off Entry Vault With Twist & SaltoRound-off Entry Vault With Twist & Salto Rule 6-2-5Rule 6-2-5

• Round-off entry vaults may be performed with both a salto and a twist in any flight phase.

• A round-off entry vault that includes both a salto and a twist in any flight phase is worth 10.0.

(Pg. 20)

Rationale For Vault ChangesRationale For Vault ChangesRules 6-2, 6-3, 6-4Rules 6-2, 6-3, 6-4

• Needed to update terminology.• Analysis of the vault event has

changed over the years.• Emphasis now is to be more

specific where the deductions are taken relative to the vault performed.

• Adds objective criteria to evaluating vaults.

(Pg. 20)

Deduction CategoriesDeduction CategoriesRules 6-3, 6-4, 6-5Rules 6-3, 6-4, 6-5

• The first flightfirst flight phase focuses on deductions in body position.

• RepulsionRepulsion is a phase of the vault – not a specific deduction. Deductions in the repulsion phase focus on poor technique.

• The second flightsecond flight phase emphasizes specific deductions relative to the vault performed.

• LandingLanding deductions(Pg. 20)

Vertical Vaults: Vertical Vaults: First Flight Phase DeductionsFirst Flight Phase Deductions

• Incomplete twist up to 0.3 (same)• Twisting too soon, previously up to

0.5, no longer listed as a deduction in repulsion phase

• Specific technique deductions:– Hip angle up to 0.2– Legs separated up to 0.2 – Bent knees up to

0.3 – Arched body up to 0.2– Legs crossed (new) up to 0.1

(Page 21)

• Poor technique– Shoulder angle (new) up to 0.2– Arched body up to 0.2– Staggered/alternate hand placement up to 0.1

on forward entry vaults (new)

• Bent arms up to 0.5• Twisting too soon up to 0.3• Touch with only 1 hand on table (new) 1.0 SJ• No touch on table (same) void• Additional hand placements: up to 0.3

walk/hop on hands (same) (Page 21)

Vertical Vaults:Vertical Vaults: Repulsion Phase DeductionsRepulsion Phase Deductions

Vertical Vaults:Vertical Vaults: Repulsion Phase DeductionsRepulsion Phase Deductions

• Twisting too late (new) up to 0.5• Legs crossed (new) up to 0.1• Legs separated up to 0.2• Bent knees up to 0.3• Insufficient exactness twist (new)up to 0.1• Insufficient degree of tuck/pike/stretch up to 0.5• Insufficient height up to 0.5• Insufficient length up to 0.3• Late completion of twist (new) up to 0.3• Brush/hit body on table (new) up to 0.2

(Continued …)

Vertical Vaults: Vertical Vaults: Second Flight Phase DeductionsSecond Flight Phase Deductions

Vertical Vaults: Vertical Vaults: Second Flight Phase DeductionsSecond Flight Phase Deductions

• NEW: Page 22 – a diagram is provided for visual assistance in understanding extension and opening of vaults in the second flight

• An up to 0.3 deduction will be applied for failure to extend (open) body before landing.

• The deduction should reflect the body shape of the vault (tuck, pike, stretched) prior to landing. Deductions are now specific:

(continued)

Second Flight Phase Deductions: Second Flight Phase Deductions: Extension/OpeningExtension/Opening

Second Flight Phase Deductions: Second Flight Phase Deductions: Extension/OpeningExtension/Opening

Second Flight Phase Deductions: Second Flight Phase Deductions: Extension/Opening, continuedExtension/Opening, continued

Failure to maintain stretched body up to 0.3(pike down on stretched vaults)

Insufficient and/or late extension up to 0.2(tuck and pike vaults)

Total absence of extension up to 0.3(tuck and pike vaults)

(Page 21)

Insufficient Extension/OpeningInsufficient Extension/Opening

Deduction should reflect body shape prior to landing.

(Pgs. 21 & 22)

• Slight hop or adjustment of feet up to 0.1

• Extra arm swings up to 0.1• Additional trunk movements up to 0.2• Incorrect body posture on landing up to 0.2• Very large step or jump .20

• Twist over/under rotated– 1-30 degrees up to 0.1– 31-60 degrees .15 - .20– 61-89 degrees .25 - .30– 90 degrees or more missing different

vault

• Landing on top of vault void

Vertical Vaults: New Landing DeductionsVertical Vaults: New Landing DeductionsVertical Vaults: New Landing DeductionsVertical Vaults: New Landing Deductions

Vault Landing & Other DeductionsVault Landing & Other DeductionsRules 6-3-4, 6-4-4, 6-5Rules 6-3-4, 6-4-4, 6-5

• Landing deductions are grouped together.

• Landing deductions include steps, falls, twists over or under rotated, direction errors and dynamics.

• Neutral and Superior Judge deductions are included in other deductions.

(Pg. 22)

Vault ValuesVault ValuesRule 6-6Rule 6-6

• Vaults that do not have pictures in boxes were either added in boxes that did not have pictures or were added as a NOTE at the bottom of the chart.

(Pg. 23-25)

Safety Mat on Uneven BarsSafety Mat on Uneven BarsRule 7-1-3Rule 7-1-3

• The safety mat shall be used for all round-off entry mounts.

• The penalty for lack of the safety mat is a 2.0 Superior Judge deduction for altering/exceeding equipment specifications.

(Pg. 27)

Mounting on the Uneven BarsMounting on the Uneven BarsRule 7-1-5Rule 7-1-5

• The board may be placed on matting that does not exceed 12 inches.

• The gymnast may mount from a maximum of 16 inches of padding without the use of the board.

• The board shall not be placed on a skill cushion.

(pg. 27)

Handstand Event RequirementHandstand Event RequirementRule 7-2-2Rule 7-2-2

• To receive handstand credit, the body must be within 20° of vertical.

(Pg. 28)

Direction ChangeDirection ChangeRule 7-3-3Rule 7-3-3

• One direction change is required.• Lack of a direction change is 0.1.• The body turning/twisting and moving in the

opposite direction from within a skill of value.• A swing ½ turn is not a direction change because it

is not a skill of difficulty.• A giant full pirouette is not a direction change

because the body does not move in the opposite direction.

(Pg. 28)

Incomplete Twist Upon LandingIncomplete Twist Upon LandingRules 7-3-4, 8-3-4Rules 7-3-4, 8-3-4

• Dismount with an incomplete twist on landing is an up to 0.2 deduction.

(Pg. 28)

Casts to Handstand & Casts to Handstand & Flights to Handstand on LBFlights to Handstand on LB

1° - 20° .0521° - 45° no ded/no hdstd > 45° .05

• Although vertical is the expected end position of all handstands, attempts that reach within 20° of vertical may receive superior handstand credit but would incur an angle deduction of .05

• High casts between 21° - 45° receive no deduction

• Low casts below 45° receive a .05 angle deduction for lack of amplitude (Pg. 30)

Angle of Lowest Body PartAngle of Lowest Body Part

20

45

No handstand. No deduction for cast. Deduction for arch.

Lowest body part

Lowest body part

3720

No handstand. No deduction for cast. Deduction for pike. (Pg. 29)

Amplitude at Turn CompletionAmplitude at Turn Completion(Pirouettes & Hop Grip Changes)(Pirouettes & Hop Grip Changes)

PirouettesTurns IN Handstand

(180°, 360° to any grip)&

Hop Grip Changes

0° - 20° no ded.21° - 45° .05 - .15 > 45° .20

no ded.

.20

.05 - .15

45

20

(Pg. 30)

Amplitude at Turn CompletionAmplitude at Turn Completion(Healy’s)(Healy’s)

0° - 30° no ded.31° - 45° .05 - .10 > 45° .15 - .20

30

45.05 - .10

.15 - .20

(Pg. 30)(Pg. 30)

Dismounts with TwistsDismounts with Twists

Twists are complete when feet contact floor.

1° - 44° .05 - .10 45° - 89° .15 - .20

If 90° or more is missing, credit as different element.

45

90

.05 - .10

.15 - .20

(Pg. 30)

Deleted SkillsDeleted SkillsRule 7-5Rule 7-5

• Skills that are no longer seen on the uneven bars like skills that wrap or beat the bar were deleted.

(Pg. 31)

New Skills Added on UPB: Rule 7-5New Skills Added on UPB: Rule 7-5

• Pg. 32, #5 & Pg. 41, #16: Back hip pullover and single leg cut are mediums.

• Pg. 35, #19b: Changed the description of a ¾ sole circle or underswing on LB, counterflight to catch HB

• Pg. 35, #24: From handstand on HB, overshoot to ½ twist to handstand on LB is a BHS.

• Pg. 36, #37: Giants on LB must extend to the stretched handstand position at the completion of the circle to receive superior credit.

New Skills Added – continued …New Skills Added – continued …Rule 7-5Rule 7-5

• Pg. 37 #43, #44, #45: Clarified the wording

• Pg. 40. #1a: A cast to squat, stoop or straddle on LB must continue to catch the high bar to receive medium credit.

• Pg. 42, #2: Back uprise, added wording

• Pg. 43 #10: Clarified wording

• Pg. 45 #4: Added a description of a Healy

• Pg. 48 #36: Added a BHS dismount

Balance Beam SpecificationsBalance Beam SpecificationsRules 8-1-3, 8-1-5, 8-1-6Rules 8-1-3, 8-1-5, 8-1-6

• The safety mat shall be used for all round-off entry mounts with a 2.0 Superior Judge deduction for lack of use.

• The board may be placed on matting that does not exceed 12 inches.

• The gymnast may mount from a maximum of 16 inches of padding without the use of the board.

• The board shall not be placed on a skill cushion.

(Pg. 51)

Rule Modification: 8-3-6cRule Modification: 8-3-6c

Delete: “Coach or spotter walking along the side of the beam -0.3.”

The rule shall read: “Coach or spotter may stand or walk along the side of the beam without deduction.”

(Pg. 53)

Required Techniques on BB & FXRequired Techniques on BB & FXRules 8-4 & 9-4Rules 8-4 & 9-4

• Eliminated awarding a HS for a series of leaps & jumps.

• Adopted the term “stretched” to replace straight.• On FX, changed 180° split leaps, jumps, and

sissones to mediums.• Criteria to award credit is based on correct

technique and height rather than split to encourage correct body alignment.

(Pg. 54 & 76)(Pg. 60 & 78)

Three Primary Leg PositionsThree Primary Leg Positions

• Split or stag split has a forward-backward split.

• Side split has a sideward split (straddle).

• Straddle pike has body piked at hips with legs horizontal and legs split to at least 135°.

(Pg. 54)

Tuck, Cat, Wolf, Straddle Pike, HitchkickTuck, Cat, Wolf, Straddle Pike, Hitchkick

If up to 45° below horizontal

- deduct up to 0.2

If > 45° below horizontal

- credit different element

• Horizontal Expected

horizontal

45° below horizontal

(Pg. 54)

Pike JumpPike Jump

• 90° Closure Expected

If 91° - 135° closure - deduct up to 0.2

If > 135°- credit as stretched jump

90°

135°

(Pg. 54)

Split Leaps & JumpsSplit Leaps & Jumps

• 135° or 180° Expected

If up to 45° is missing – deduct up to 0.2

If > 45° is missing – credit different element

180°

135°90°

(Pg. 54)

Dance TurnsDance TurnsLeaps & Jumps w/ TwistsLeaps & Jumps w/ Twists

Turns are complete when heel drops.Twists are complete when feet land.

1° - 45° deduct .05 - .1046° - 90° deduct .15 - .20

If > 90° is missing, -credit different element

.05-.1045°

.15-.20

90°

(Pg. 54)

Ring Leaps/Jumps & Sheep JumpsRing Leaps/Jumps & Sheep Jumps

• Must have head release backward past vertical.• If waist height is required, give credit if legs are hip

height and take an up to 0.2 deduction.• If head height is required, give credit if legs are

shoulder height and take an up to 0.2 deduction.• Additional deductions are taken for lack of height

and poor body alignment.

(Pg. 60 & 78)

Balance Beam Difficulty ChangesBalance Beam Difficulty ChangesRule 8-5Rule 8-5

• High Superiors:– Pg. 59, #13: 1/1 turn with leg

horizontal throughout

– Pg. 61, #3: One arm front walkover

• Bonus High Superiors:– Pg. 59, #4: 1 ½ turn with leg

horizontal throughout

– Pg. 68, #28: Pike gainer off end

Equipment Specification on FXEquipment Specification on FXRule 9-1-4Rule 9-1-4

• Sting mat or skill cushion that covers boundary lines shall be marked with chalk.

• If lines are not marked, it is a 0.1 Superior Judge deduction.

(Pg. 73)

Awarding Difficulty Credit on FXAwarding Difficulty Credit on FXRule 9-2-5Rule 9-2-5

• If a skill with difficulty value is almost completed and weight is borne, credit shall be given.

(Pg. 74)

Floor Exercise Difficulty ChangesFloor Exercise Difficulty ChangesRule 9-5Rule 9-5

• Mediums:– Forward and backward rolls (Pg. 81)

• Superiors:– 1/1 turn with leg horizontal throughout (Pg. 79)

• High Superiors:– 1 ½ turn with leg horizontal throughout (Pg. 79)

• Bonus High Superiors:– 2/1 turn with leg horizontal throughout (Pg. 79)

Points of EmphasisPoints of Emphasis

• Vaulting section editorial changes. (Pg. 89)

• Description of selected leaps and jumps. (Pg. 90)

• Information on MRSA and the prevention and spread of communicable diseases and skin infections. (Pg. 90 & 91)

Communicable Disease and Communicable Disease and Skin InfectionSkin Infection

MRSA is a relatively new problem in our communities. Basic hygienic principles help prevent the spread of those infectious diseases.

Judging MechanicsJudging Mechanics

• Clarified Void Skills vs. No Difficulty Credit– Void skills are:

• Facilitated• Not performed to feet first landing • Not complete and receive no difficulty credit

– Void skills cannot count as part of a:• Series• Pass • Event requirement• One of the 8 required skills

continued …

Judging Mechanics, continued …Judging Mechanics, continued …

– No difficulty credit skills are:• Performed a third time

without variation• Cannot count for any

requirement that specifies it must be a difficulty, including 1 of 8 required skills

(Pg. 94)

Appendix A, B & CAppendix A, B & C

• Appendix A:– Inquiry Sheet (Pg. 99)

• Appendix B:– Superior Judge/Meet Referee

Deduction Sheet (Pg. 100)

• Appendix C:– All 4 score sheets (Pgs. 101 –

104)

• Appendix A, B and C are available on the NFHS website (www.nfhs.org)

Editorial ChangesEditorial Changes

• The major editorial changes reflect:– Changes in skill descriptions to more accurately

describe skills– Update illustrations of skills– Changes in terminology of skills– Correction of errors from previous rule book– Correction of matting requirement description

(Pgs. 92 & 93)

NFHS Girls GymnasticsNFHS Girls Gymnastics

• The Girls Gymnastics 2008-2010 Rules Book and PowerPoint can be ordered:

• online at www.nfhs.org or

• by calling 1-800-776-3462

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