NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association Handbook
Amended 2024
4.12 Gymnastics State Championship
4.12.1 Competition rules
- For the purposes of these Gymnastics by-laws:
- RG is Rhythmic Gymnastics
- MG is Men’s Gymnastics
- WG is Women’s Gymnastics
- Multiclass is gymnasts with a disability
(a) Entries:
No entries will be accepted from individual schools. They must be entered as an association team. ALL competition(s) are OPEN events and will be held in six (6) Levels for WG and four (4) divisions for MG and three (3) for RG.
The competitors division will be decided by the highest NSWGA level at which they have competed as of the first day of the NSWCHSSA state championship. Any competitor who does not work at NSWGA levels will be placed into the appropriate division by the association selector after the association competitions.
Gymnasts who have not competed in the NSWGA level system for eighteen (18) months prior to the NSWCHSSA competition may compete in one division lower for the championship.
Official documentation must be presented at the association competition and a copy forwarded, to the host association and state convener, with the team list prior to the NSWCHSSA championship.
Each association may enter one team per level with a maximum of six (6) competitors in that team. Championship Level has no limit on numbers from an association. Each association may, in addition, enter up to six (6) individuals in Level 8. These gymnasts may compete for places on individual apparatus, but their scores do not contribute to any team results.
(b) Format for competition:
Day 1 – MAG, RG and WAG Level 4 and 5
Day 2 – WAG Level 6 and 7
Day 3 – WAG Level 8 and Championship Level (Level, 9, 10, Future International, Junior International and Senior International)
(c) Dress:
All gymnasts must compete in their respective association leotard or association uniform for WG and MG. Leotards or unitards in association colours are optional for RG gymnasts who are allowed to wear optional colours to coordinate with apparatus.
(d) Judging:
All judging will be in accordance with the current and WG, MG and RG FIG code of points.
(e) Coaches:
Coaches on the floor will need to register with the state convener on the day of competition. Coaches must supply their Gym Australia ID number.
(f) Yurechenko:
Gymnasts vaulting a Yurechenko must have their coach present and with them on the floor to be allowed to vault.
(g) Results:
(i) For a region to be eligible for the Divisional team competition there must be a minimum of three (3) competitors and representing that Region a maximum of six (6) competitors. The overall team score will be calculated from the top 3 scores on each apparatus. The team with the highest total team score will be awarded the winning team
for that division.
(ii) The overall champion association will be awarded in WG, MG and RG separately. The champion association for each discipline is determined by a points allocation to position system for each division.
1st - 12 points | 2nd - 10 points | 3rd - 8 points | 4th - 6 points | 5th - 4 points | 6th - 2 points
Points will be awarded to the top six (6) places and the association with the most points is the overall champion.
(h) Awards:
All participants are to receive a certificate of participation.
Overall level champions are awarded medals for first, second and third.
Apparatus champions are awarded medals for first, second and third.
Level teams are awarded ribbons for first, second and third.
Champion association WG/MG/RG teams (over the entire competition) will be awarded a perpetual trophy.
4.12.2 Competition rules and exercises for Women's Gymnastics
(a) Exercises:
(i) Order of competition will be decided by the floor manager on the day of competition.
(ii) Competitors are to perform one routine on each of the apparatus specific to the competition:
Vault | Bars | Beam | Floor
| Levels | Details |
|---|---|
| Championship Level: | Levels nine (9), ten (10), Future International, Junior International and Senior International. To compete with level nine (9) requirements including capping (current national code). |
| Level 8: | Levels eight (8) to compete level eight (8) requirements. |
| Level 7: | Level seven (7) to compete level seven (7) requirements. |
| Level 6: | Level six (6) to compete level six (6) requirements. |
| Level 5: | Level five (5) to compete level five (5) routines. |
| Level 4: | Level four (4) to compete level four (4) routines. |
4.12.3 Competition rules and exercises for Men's Gymnastics
(a) Exercises:
(i) Order of competition will be decided by the floor manager on the day of competition.
(ii) Competitors are to perform one routine on each of the apparatus specific to the competition:
Vault | Pommel | Rings | Floor | High Bar | Parallel Bars
| Division | Details |
|---|---|
| Division A: | Levels eight (8) open, nine (9) and ten (10) to compete with level eight (8) requirements including capping (current requirements). |
| Division B: | Level either (8) Under 14, Level six (6) and seven (7) compulsory to compete with the option of either level 6 or 7 current routines. |
| Division C: | Levels five (5), six (6) and seven (7) open compete with the option of level five (5), six (6) or seven (7) current routines. |
4.12.4 Competition rules and exercises for Rhythmic Gymnastics
| Division | Details |
|---|---|
| Division A: |
Levels nine (9) or ten (10) requirements (current national code). Gymnasts to compete apparatus as per GNSW RG technical regulations. Music as per RG ALP. Level 10 will only compete Level 9 apparatus. Level 9 criteria will apply for DB and DA. |
| Division B: |
Levels seven (7) or eight (8) requirements (current national code). Gymnasts to compete apparatus as per GNSW RG technical regulations. Music as per RG ALP. Level 7 criteria will apply for DB and DA. |
| Division C: |
Levels five (5) or six (6) requirements (current national code). Gymnasts to compete apparatus as per GNSW RG technical regulations. Music as per RG ALP. Free hand routine and 2 apparatus will be competed. |
4.12.4 Competition rules and exercises for Multiclass - Men's and Women's Gymnastics
(a) Entries:
Entries will be accepted from individual schools via the association convener. Eligible Multiclass athletes will include those from the following classification groups for students with disabilities:
Physical impairment.
Vision impairment.
Intellectual impairment.
Down syndrome gymnasts will be required to submit an AXL medical clearance form in order to compete the specific routines. Gymnasts without this clearance are able to modify the routines to suit their medical needs e.g. forward roll can be substituted with a log roll.
(b) Dress:
All gymnasts must compete in appropriate school or association attire e.g. leotard or t-shirt and tights.
(c) Exercises:
(i) Order of competition will be decided by the floor manager on the day of the competition.
(ii) Competitors must perform a minimum of one routine on an apparatus specific to the competition: Women (WG) Men (MG)
| Women | Men |
|---|---|
| Vault | Vault |
| Bars | Pommel |
| Beam | Parallel bars |
| Floor | High bar |
| - | Rings |
| - | Floor |
(d) Specific Routine Requirements:
MG - Level one (1) national routines.
WG - Level one (1) prep routines (state stream).
(e) Judging:
All judging will be in accordance with the current MG/WG/FIG code of points.
(f) Awards;
All participants are to receive a certificate of participation.
Apparatus champions are awarded medals for first, second and third.