SPORTS ACROBATICS LEVELS MANUAL - Gymnastics Australia

APPENDIX 1 – JUDGING OVERVIEW
General
Judging of Levels 1 to 3 can be completed in house, but must be completed with the suitably
qualified Judges. This will require a Level 2 Judge to act as the CJP for the competition.
Please refer to Appendix 2 – Sports Acrobatics Judges Pathways.
Execution Deductions
Execution of level 1 to 3 routines will be as per the Australian Sports Acrobatics Judges
Manuals which are based on the FIG Code of Points. Execution is judged out of 10.00
CJP Deductions
There are a number of specific deductions that CJP’s must be aware of:
Omission of a set pair / group skill 1.0
Omission of a set individual skill by any or all members 1.0
Balances held less than the specified time
0.3 per second
No definite start or finish to the routine 0.1
Skills performed out of the set order 0.3
Use of additional matting 0.5
Presence of a coach on the floor 0.5
Unsportsmanlike behaviour whilst on or leaving the floor 0.5
Artistry Deductions
The CJP will also judge artistry. The maximum artistry deduction is 1.0 for levels 1, 2 and 3,
which is taken off the execution score. The specific deductions are:
Accessories lost during performance 0.1
Visible underwear 0.1
Wearing of jewellery 0.1
General appearance is untidy (hair, leotard etc) 0.1
Major height / maturity difference between partners 0.1
Not presenting to judges at the start and end of the exercise 0.1
Many technical errors in the exercise 0.1
No definite start and end to the routine 0.1
Lost/forgotten routine 0.1
Adjustment of leotard
0.1 per time
Leotard slips between glutei or shows iliac crest 0.1
Lack of amplitude of movements throughout the exercise 0.1
Lack of harmony in steps / elements other than connecting steps 0.1
Verbal assistance from the coach 0.1
© Gymnastics Australia Sports Acrobatics Levels Manual Page 42
Version 1 – January 2007