Competition Overview​
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Gymnast must perform two 10 skill Exercises (routines) in the preliminaries. At National & International level there may be a third & fourth exercise called in the semi-finals & final.
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While all competitions rules are based on the FIG code of points there are some differences, which are described in the handbook for each competition series.
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The Gymnast should wear the correct attire as per the individual competition rules book, otherwise points can be deducted.
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Points can be scored in different ways (See more)
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Execution (E)
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Horizontal Displacement (HD)
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Difficulty (D)
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Time of flight (T)
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Synchronisation (S) but only when doing synchro with a partner
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Day of the Competition
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​Arrive at least an hour before you are due to start as competitions can sometimes run up to an hour ahead.
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While attire rules may differ slightly between competition series in general:
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Jewellery must not be worn.​
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White foot coverings must be worn (socks. trampoline shoes or both).
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Club leotard preferably, alternatively any other leotard.
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Females - Long tights and Gym shorts may be worn (must be skintight).
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Males - Gym shorts or trousers .
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Bandages or support pieces must not create big contrast with the skin colour.
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Underwear must not be visible.
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It is preferable to wear your hair in a bun on the top of you head or some other style that secures long hair.
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For the schools' competitions a PE kit may be worn.
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Competitions