Competitive Balance Beam Requirements and Restrictions for SCNAWGJ Levels 6-9
This document outlines the specific skills, value parts, special requirements, and restrictions for gymnasts competing at Levels 6 to 9 in the SCNAWGJ program. It provides detailed expectations for acro elements, leaps, turns, and dismounts for each level, highlighting the importance of composition, execution, and artistry. The information is crucial for coaches and gymnasts to understand how to maximize their performance while adhering to the codes of conduct in gymnastics competitions.
Competitive Balance Beam Requirements and Restrictions for SCNAWGJ Levels 6-9
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Balance Beam JoAnne Connell Columbia, SC 2013 Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 6 • Maximum Time - 1:15 • Start Value - 10.0 • Not eligible for Bonus • Value Parts • 5 “A”s @ 0.10 each • 1 “B” @ 0.30 each Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 6 Special Requirements • One acro element from group 5, 6, 7 • One leap/jump requiring 180° cross or side split (isolated or in a series) Minimum of 360° turn on one foot (isolated or in a series) • Minimum of “A” dismount, with or without hand support Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 6 Restrictions • Only “A” and “B” elements are allowed • If “C” or more difficult element is performed (or attempted): • No Value Part • No Special Requirement • Deduct – 0.50 for each restricted element from Start Value Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 7 • Maximum Time – 1:20 • Start Value - 10.0 • Not eligible for Bonus • Value Parts • 5 “A”s @ 0.10 each • 2 “B”s @ 0.30 each Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
LEVEL 7 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • A. Acroseries with a min. of two “A’s” or “B’s” (with or without flight) AND B. 1 acro flight- • May be included in series • Must start and finish on beam • Must have both A & B to fulfill SR#1 • One leap/jump requiring 180° cross or side split (isolated or in a series) • Minimum of 360° turn on one foot (isolated or in a series) • Aerial or salto dismount, minimum of “A” Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 7 Restrictions • Only “A” and “B” elements are allowed • If “C” or more difficult element is performed (or attempted): • No Value Part • No Special Requirement • Deduct – 0.50 for each restricted element from Start Value Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
LEVEL 8 • Maximum Time – 1:30 • Start Value - 10.0 • Not eligible for Bonus • Value Parts • 4 “A”s @ 0.10 each • 4 “B”s @ 0.30 each Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
LEVEL 8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Acro series: minimum of 2 elements, 1 with flight. (Both must start and finish on the beam) • One leap/ jump requiring 180°cross or side split ( isolated or in a series) • Minimum of 360° turn on one foot (isolated or in a series) • Aerial or salto dismount, minimum of “A” Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
LEVEL 8 RESTRICTIONS • All “A” and “B” elements allowed • All “C” DANCE elements allowed • Will receive “B” value • A maximum of one “C” restricted element allowed • Mount, Acro or Dismount • Will receive “B” value • If more than one restricted “C” (or more difficult) element is performed (or attempted): • Considered in chronological order • No Value Part • No Special Requirement • Deduct 0.50 for each restricted element from Start Value Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
LEVEL 9 • Maximum time – 1:30 • Start Value = 9.7 • Maximum of + 0.30 connection bonus • For connections only • No difficulty bonus is awarded • Value Parts • 3 “A”s @ 0.10 each • 4 “B”s @ 0.30 each • 1 “C” @ 0.50 each Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
LEVEL 9 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Acro series: minimum of 2 flight elements. (both must start and finish on beam) • One leap/jump requiring 180° cross or side split (isolated or in a series) • Minimum of 360° turn on one foot (isolated or in a series) • Aerial or salto dismount, minimum “B” Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 9 Restrictions • Only “A”, “B”, and “C” elements and “D or E” dance elements are allowed • A maximum of one “D or E” restricted element allowed • Mount, Acro or Dismount • Will receive “C” value • If more than one restricted “D or E” element is performed (or attempted): • Considered in chronological order • No Value Part • No Special Requirement • Deduct – 0.50 for each restricted element from Start Value Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Composition • No Composition For Levels 6 and 7 • Execution • Artistry • Dynamics • Rhythm • Relaxed/incorrect footwork • Body Posture/Flexibility Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Composition • Variety in Choice of elements • Acro Direction – • Backward and Forward or Sideward each 0.10 • Dance • Same shape – tuck/wolf and straddle jumps - 0.10 • More than 2 pivot turns - 0.10 • More than one prone position - 0.10 • Balance between Dance and Acro ↑0.20 • Distribution ↑0.10 • Dismount-single minimal element 0.05 Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Composition • Use of entire beam • Level ↑0.10 • Spatially – use of entire beam ↑0.10 • Directionally - Movement/choreography in different directions - ↑0.10 • Acro Elements Up to Competitive Level ↑0.20 • Dance Series 0.20 • More than one element before the mount 0.20 Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Specific Execution Deductions • New since last code or changed placement in code • Failure to perform Group 3 turns in high relevé ↑0.10 • Lack of precision in dance elements ↑0.10 • Fail to land with feet together in side position ↑0.10 • Directional error on gainer dismounts ↑0.30 • Footwork throughout ↑0.20 • Body posture/flexibility throughout ↑0.30 Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Elements • 1.101 – scissors leg swing with ½ turn • 2.201 – stag leap/jump 1/2 • 2.201 – split jump ¼ • 2.301 – split jump ¼ (1/4 split jump) • 2.202 – when is a straddle jump ¼ a B? Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Elements • 2.406 – pike jump ¾ from cross position • 3.209 - 1/1 with holding of leg below 45∘ • 3.309 – 1/1 with holding leg above 45∘ • 5.206 – kick to cross handstand 1/1 – various leg positions Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Elements • 7.502 – aerial walkover – land on 2 feet • 7.503 – aerial walkover to scale • 7.207 – walkover ½ turn forward roll • 7.508 – flic-flac ¾ - 1/1 before hands touch • 7.511 – gainer flic-flac 1/1 Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Elements • 8.401 – swing through front salto –Rowe • 8.502 – pikedsalto, one foot take-off, ¼ turn to land on 2 feet – Oswalt • 8.404 - Back salto stretched to scale – Edlin • 9.402 – aerial walkover with 2/1 twist – Muhr • 9.204 – swing leg through – front salto stretched with ½ twist Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 9 -Bonus - CV • B + C Salto • Excludes mount and dismount +.10 • Two Acro Flight +.20 • Excludes dismount • C + C • Connection of 3 Acro flight • B + B + C +.10 • B + C + C +.20 Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ
Level 9 - Bonus • Dance or Mixed • A + C turn +.10 • B + C +.10 • C + C +.20 Winnie Witten, SCNAWGJ