Tumbling Guidelines
Introduction:
The tumbling guidelines relate to runs for Introductory, Novice, and all NDP Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Levels 5 & 6, Junior and Senior runs will be based on the FIG rules.
Generally:
A tumbling exercise is considered to have started when the first element has begun.
A tumbling run should be controlled, and maintaining speed of the approach run at minimum. A run should be increasing in speed
All tumble runs should be performed along the centre line of the tumbling track.
All tumble runs must be performed as written in the text, and no deviation, extra steps, additions will be accepted.
Run Up:
The run up comprises of 1 - 5 steps. This number should not be exceeded, as to do so will impede the run and will incur a deduction. The run should be controlled and should not exceed the speed at which the gymnast can safely perform the tumble run.
Tumbling Elements:
Tumbling elements will be judged individually taking into account take-off, position/flight and landings. The horizontal speed of the run should not be slower than the approach run.
Landings:
In all cases, the landings must be still, and in some cases of the set runs a rebound jump is allowed at the end of a run due to the nature of the last element. All runs should land and finish with both feet together and the tumbler should remain still for 3 secs, or there will be a deduction of 0.2.
Introductory Tumbling Routines
Run 1:
Stretch Jump, Dive Roll, Stretch Jump, Dive Roll, Jump and step out into Cartwheel, Round-off, Star-Jump.
Run 2:
Stretch Jump, Dive Roll, Tuck Jump, Dive Roll, Jump and Step out into Cartwheel, Round-off, Jump 1/2 Turn
Novice Tumbling Routines
Run 1:
Run Step Skip, Cartwheel, Round-off, Jump 1/2 Turn, Round-off, Straddle Jump.
Run 2:
Run Step Skip, Round-off, Back-Flip
<<OR>>
Run Step Skip, Handspring, Round-off, High Jump
National Level 1
Run 1: Round off, Flip, Flip, Straight Jump
Run 2: Handspring to 1, Handspring to 2
Run 3: Straight Jump, Round-off, Flip, Jump 1/2 Turn, Handspring
National Level 2a
Run 1: Round-off, Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip, Straight Jump
Run 2: Round-off, Flip, Flip, Tucked back Salto
Run 3: Front Salto Walkout, Round-off Flip, jump 180, Handspring
National Level 2b
Run 1: Round-off, Flip, Flip, Straight Back Salto
Run 2: Front Salto Walkout, Round-off, Flip, Tuck Back Salto
Run 3: Round-off, Flip, Whip, Flip, Tucked Back Salto
National Level 3
Run 1: Round-off, Flip, Whip, Flip, Flip, Straight Back Salto
Run 2: Round-off, Flip, Straight Back with 1/2 twist walkout, Into handspring
Run 3: Pike Front, Round-off, Flip, Flip, Arabian Salto
National Level 4
Run 1: Round-off Whip, Whip, Flip, Flip, Pike Back Salto with
Kick out (or arabian Salto or Side Salto)
Run 2: Round-off, Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip, straight Back with 360
Or
Arabian Salto, Flip, Flip, Flip, Straight Back with 360
Run 3: Round-off, Flip, Straight Back with 180, (or arabian)
Walkout, Round-off, Flip, Flip, Straight Back Salto
National Level 5 & 6
These routines are bassed on the new FIG rules, and these will be distributed to all clubs
Calculating the run value for National Level 5 (straight & twisting)
Total Value of Elements |
<3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
Run value for Men |
0 |
9.4 |
9.5 |
9.6 |
9.7 |
9.8 |
9.9 |
10 |
Run value for Women |
0 |
9.6 |
9.7 |
9.8 |
9.9 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Calculating the run value for National Level 5 (combined)
Total Value of Elements |
<5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
Run value for Men |
0 |
9.6 |
9.7 |
9.8 |
9.9 |
10 |
10 |
Run value for Women |
0 |
9.8 |
9.9 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Calculating the run value for National Level 6 (all runs)
Total Value of Elements |
<5 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
Run value for Men |
0 |
8.0 |
9.0 |
9.1 |
9.2 |
9.3 |
9.4 |
9.5 |
Run value for Women |
0 |
8.0 |
9.4 |
9.5 |
9.6 |
9.7 |
9.8 |
9.9 |
Total Value of Elements |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
>16 |
|
Run value for Men |
9.6 |
9.7 |
9.8 |
9.9 |
10 |
10 |
|
Run value for Women |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Junior & Senior
These runs are basses on the FIG Tumbling Code of Points. This code is available from the FIG at a price of 30 swiss francs. Note you will also be charged for postage, and payment will be required apone receipt. Payment can be in the for of an International Bank Draft or payment direct to FIG account in Switzerland. Mr Gavin Baker can be contacted regarding this code or any questions about this code. Mr Jim O'Leary will also take any questions regarding the new judging system. You can contact Gavin by clicking here, or Jim by clicking here