FLOOR EXERCISE ~ Chapter 1 ~ Requirements · Second Series: Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Salto Tucked • Considered Two Different Series because of addition of Front Handspring •

FLOOR EXERCISE ~ Chapter 1 ~ Requirements

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EXAMPLES FOR GOLD FLOOR

FULFILLS SR #1 and #2

1. Minimum two (2) directly connected Acro

Flight elements.

2. 2nd Acro Pass – Minimum Two (2) directly connected

Flight elements,

OR One (1) Aerial / Salto.

Does NOT fulfill #1 and / or #2

• 1st Pass – Round-off, Flic-Flac, Flic-Flac

• 2nd Pass – Front Handspring step out, Round-off

• 1st Pass – Round-off, rebound, Back Roll

• 2nd Pass – Round-off, Flic-Flac

1st Pass not two (2) directly connected Flight elements

• 1st Pass – Round-off, Flic-Flac

• 2nd Pass – Aerial Cartwheel

• 1st Pass – Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Tuck

May not combine SR #1 and SR #2

• 1st Pass – Front Tuck



• 2nd Pass – Round-off, Straddle Jump

• 3rd Pass – Round-off, Straddle Jump, Flic-Flac

2nd Pass and 3rd pass are not Acro Series


• 2nd Pass – Round-off, Straddle Jump

• 3rd Pass – Round-off, Flic-Flac, Flic-Flac

• 1st Pass – Fr. Handspring step-out, Fr. Handspring to (2) Feet

• 2nd Pass – Front Handspring step-out, Round-off

FULFILLS SR #3

Dance Passage – Minimum two (2) Different elements from

Group 1 (Leap / Jump / Hop) or Group 1 – Xcel GOLD Skills

Chart (directly or indirectly connected), one (1) of which is

a Leap with minimum 120° Cross or Side Split

Does NOT fulfill SR #3

• Switch Leap (120°) – Straddle Jump (120°) • Leap (120°), run, Round-off, Schuschunova

Round-off breaks Dance Passage

• Switch Leap (120°), run, Jeté en Tournant • Leg swing Hop, step, Split Jump (120°)

Neither element is a Split Leap with (120°) Cross / Side Split

• Leap (120°), step, Cabriole • Cat Leap 1/1, step Straddle Jump (120°)


FULFILLS SR #4

Minimum 1/1 Turn on one (1) Foot


• 1½ Turn on one (1) Foot • Chassé 1/1

Not a Turn on one (1) Foot

• 1/1 (360°) Turn on one (1) Foot • 2/1 Turn on one (1) Foot

Restricted element

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EXAMPLES FOR PLATINUM FLOOR

FULFILLS SR #1 and #2

1. Two (2) separate Acro Flight series, each with a Minimum of two

(2) directly connected Acro Flight elements.

2. 2nd Acro Pass – Minimum two (2) directly

connected Flight elements,

OR one (1) Salto “B”.

Does NOT fulfill SR #1 and / or #2

• 1st Pass – Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Tuck

• 2nd Pass – Front Pike Salto

• 1st Pass –

Front Tuck, Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Layout 1/1 Twist

May not combine SR #1 and SR #2

• 1st Pass – Front Handspring, Front Tuck


• 1st Pass – Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Layout 1/1 Twist

• 2nd Pass – Front Tuck

2nd pass, Salto “A” VP, missing “B” Single Salto

• 1st Pass – Front Handspring step out, Round-off, Flic-Flac

• 2nd Pass – Round-off, Back Layout

• 1st Pass – Front Handspring step-out, Round-off, Back Tuck

• 2nd Pass – Front Handspring step-out, Round-off

FULFILLS SR #3

Dance Passage – Minimum two (2) Different elements from

Group 1 (Leap / Jump / Hop), (directly or indirectly connected),

one (1) of which is a Leap with minimum 150° Cross or Side

Split


• Switch Leap (150°), Side Leap (130°) • Leap (150°), run, Round-off, Schuschunova

Round-off breaks Dance Passage

• Switch Leap (150°), run, Tour Jeté 1/2 • Switch Leap (150°), Switch Leap (150°)

Elements must be Different

• Leap (150°), run, Wolf Hop 1/1 • Cat Leap 1½, step, Straddle Jump


FULFILLS SR #4

Minimum 1/1 Turn on one (1) Foot.


• 1½ Turn on one (1) Foot • Chassé 1/1

Not a Turn on one (1) Foot

• Double (720°) Turn on one (1) Foot

Revised 11/19/18

FLOOR EXERCISE ~ Chapter 2 ~ General Information

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I. RECOGNITION (COUNTING) of VALUE-PARTS

A. Any floor exercise skill / element listed on the Xcel Skills Chart for each Division or listed in the Xcel Code of Points may receive VP credit two (2) times in an exercise, provided that the element occurs in a different connection (i.e. preceded or followed by different VP element). Any element listed in the Xcel Code of Points is given the value that is listed, even if it is different than the value listed in the JO Code of Points.

1. If a leap / jump / hop is performed that cannot be specifically found in the Xcel Skills Chart

or in the Xcel Code of Points, the Judge may award comparable Value-Part credit if they can

recognize the “root” element. This would include variations of leg position, as well as

landing position of any previously valued leap / jump / hop.

2. Any new element not listed in Xcel Skill Charts or in Xcel Code of Points:

a. Must be evaluated by the Regional Technical Committee Chair and the National Xcel

Committee Chair.

b. Element Evaluation Forms can be found on the www.usagym.org website in the Forms

section under Women.

c. A copy of this evaluation must be presented to the Meet Referee or Chief Judge prior to the

competition in order to ensure proper awarding of difficulty.

• Evaluations will be valid for one current Xcel quadrennium (Xcel quadrennium begins

August 1 of the year following the Summer Olympics and ends four years later on July

31) and will be posted on Regional websites.

• “A” Dance elements on Beam and Floor Exercise: if a variation of an “A” Dance element

is NOT listed in the Xcel Code of Points; the Judge may award “A” value if it is

comparable to the “root” element.

3. If the same element is performed a third time, or is performed a second time in the exact same

connection (see Exception #5 below):

a. No VP credit awarded.

EXCEPTION: VP credit can be awarded for element performed for third (3rd) time, IF not previously awarded VP credit because:

• Element lacked completion first (1st) or second (2nd) time performed, OR

• Element performed in exact same connection a second (2nd) time.

b. All applicable Execution and Amplitude deductions are applied.

c. No Special Requirement awarded. Element must receive VP credit to fulfill SR.

4. All Saltos and Aerials must land on any part of bottom of feet first to receive VP credit.

a. Simultaneously landing bottoms of feet and hands,

• Deduct 0.50 for Fall.

• Award VP/SR credit.

b. Bottoms of feet do not land first,

• Deduct 0.50 for Fall.

• Do not award VP or SR.

5. Acro Flight elements with hand support are eligible:

a. To receive Value-Part credit regardless of the number of times performed (provided the series are different).

b. May fulfill Special Requirements.

6. Acro elements such as Rolls / Cartwheels / Walkovers are eligible for Acro VP credit with an optional ending position not specifically listed in the Xcel Code of Points.

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RECOGNITION (COUNTING) OF VALUE-PARTS (continued)

B. Elements considered DIFFERENT for counting VP:

1. Different number in Xcel Code of Points or listed separately on Xcel Skill Chart.

2. Same number in Xcel Code of Points, but meet following criteria:

a. Saltos performed with different body positions.

1) Tuck / Pike / Stretched Saltos considered different elements. 2) Body shape maintained during majority of Salto determines recognized element body

position.

b. Different Degrees of Turn (½, 1/1, 1½)

Addition of ¼ Turn does not make element different, unless specifically listed in Xcel Code of Points.

EXAMPLE: #1.115 Tuck Jump and Tuck Jump ¼ Turn considered Same element.

c. Take-off for Leap / Jump / Hop from one (1) or both legs.

EXAMPLE: #1.101 Split Leap / Split Jump considered Different elements.

d. Xcel Acro series will receive credit as Different series when at least one of the following occurs:

1) Different number of Acro VP elements receiving credit in 2nd series, OR

2) Acro VP elements in the second 2nd series in a Different order, OR

3) Different Acro VP element in first 1st or second 2nd series.

EXAMPLES:

a) First Series: Front Salto Tucked step-out, Front Handspring, Front Salto Stretched

Second Series: Front Salto Tucked step-out, Front Handspring, Flyspring, Front Salto stretched.

• Considered Two Different Series due to addition of Flyspring.

• VP credit awarded to all elements.

b) First Series: Front Salto Tucked step-out, Round-off, Flic-Flac, Salto Backward 1/1 twist.

Second Series: Round-off, Flic-Flac, Salto Backward 1/1 twist.

• Considered Two Different Series due to deletion of Front Salto Tucked.


c) First Series: Front Aerial, Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Salto Tucked

Second Series: Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Salto Tucked

• Considered Two Different Series due to deletion of Front Aerial.


d) First Series: Front Handspring step-out, Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Salto Tucked

Second Series: Round-off, Flic-Flac, Back Salto Tucked

• Considered Two Different Series because of addition of Front Handspring


e) First Series: Round-off, Flic-Flac

Second Series: Round-off, Flic-Flac, Flic-Flac

• Considered Two Different Series with addition of Flic-Flac in second series.

• VP credit will be awarded to all elements. • In reverse order, they would also be considered Two Different Series due to different number of

elements in the series.

C. Elements / Series considered the SAME for recognition of VP:

1. Salto with 2-foot landing or with step-out, considered same element.

EXAMPLE: Front Salto Tucked step-out “A” / Front Salto with 2-foot landing considered same element.


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D. DIFFICULTY RESTRICTIONS

1. RESTRICTED ELEMENTS:

Elements are Restricted based upon their Value as listed in the Xcel Code of Points not based on the quality/amplitude of the performance.

a. If a restricted element is performed: (All Divisions)

1) Deduct 0.50 from SV

2) Do not award Value-Part credit

3) The element cannot be used to fulfill Special Requirements

4) All appropriate execution and amplitude deductions would be applied to all elements, whether or not they receive Value-Part credit.

2. BRONZE DIVISION ~ RESTRICTIONS

a. Only Skills listed on Bronze Skill Chart and allowable “A” elements are allowed.

1) “B” VP or higher elements are not allowed.

EXCEPTIONS: Straddle Jump and Side Leap (60° – 180° or more) = “A” VP.

2) “A” VP not allowed in Bronze Division include:

a) Saltos

b) Aerials

c) Salto-like elements that land in a sitting, prone, or split-sit position

3) Maximum of two (2) Acro Flight elements allowed in the routine.

3. SILVER DIVISION ~ RESTRICTIONS a. Only Skills listed on Silver Skill Chart and allowable “A” VP, and “B” Dance VP are allowed.

1) “B” Acro VP are not allowed. 2) “C” VP or higher elements not allowed. 3) Maximum of one (1) Salto or Aerial in the routine.

4. GOLD DIVISION ~ RESTRICTIONS

a. Only Skills listed on Gold Skill Chart and “A” VP and allowable “B” VP are allowed. 1) “B” VP Saltos are not allowed. 2) “C” VP or higher elements are not allowed.

5. PLATINUM DIVISION ~ RESTRICTIONS

a. Only Skills listed on Platinum Skill Chart, “A” and “B” VP and “C” Dance VP are allowed. 1) “C” or higher Acro VP or higher elements are not allowed. 2) “D” VP or higher elements are not allowed.

6. DIAMOND DIVISION ~ RESTRICTIONS

a. Only Skills listed on Diamond Skill Chart, “A”, “B”, “C” and one (1) “D” VP elements are allowed. No Bonus awarded for “D” elements. 1) More than one (1) “D” VP element are not allowed. 2) “E” VP elements are not allowed.

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E. CONSIDERATIONS FOR AWARDING VALUE-PART CREDIT WHEN A FALL OCCURS:

1. Fail to land on any part of bottom of feet first when performing Salto element:

a. No VP credit awarded.

b. No Special Requirements awarded.

c. Deduct 0.50 for Fall.

d. Deduct for Execution and Amplitude errors, in addition to the Fall.

F. FLIGHT ELEMENTS

1. Flight element that fails to show Flight (moment when both hands and feet are free of floor), award VP credit for actual element performed.

2. Acro skill / element without Flight, may not fulfill Acro Special Requirement requiring Flight.

3. Dive Forward Roll does not fulfill Flight requirement, (due to support on shoulders and back).

G. REQUIRED TECHNIQUE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF VALUE-PARTS

• Leg positions / Posture / Body position / Amplitude requirements as indicated in Xcel Code of Points and Xcel Updates.

• Required technique must be fulfilled in order to award the VP as listed.

• In some cases, appropriate Execution and Amplitude deductions would be taken rather than recognizing a different element.

1. Turning Jumps / Leaps / Hops and Turns on One (1) foot with 360° Turn or more:

• missing 1° – 44° of Turn deduct 0.05 – 0.10

• missing 45° – 89° of Turn deduct 0.15 – 0.20

• missing 90° or more of Turn award VP for the element performed

Deductions for balance, Execution and Amplitude errors are also applied.

Clarification regarding Completion of Turns:

• Once heel drops onto floor during Turn, the turn is considered complete.

• Appropriate VP credit awarded for Degree of Turn completed, prior to heel drop.

2. Jumps / Leaps / Hops, also with ½ Turn and ½ Turns on one (1) foot:

a. Jumps / Leaps / Hops: values based upon completion of (180°) ½ Turn. Must finish minimum of 1° past half-way mark, between two (2) VP Wolf Jump = “A”

1) Degree of Turn completion determines value awarded.

2) Evaluate how much of Turn was completed to determine value to award.

3) Turn completed to within 89° or less of designated Degree of Turn, award higher VP.

4) Turn must finish closer to higher Degree of Turn.

5) Execution deductions applied for Incomplete Turn.

b. ½ Turns on One (1) foot must finish at minimum of 91°

1) To receive VP credit and SR credit.

2) Use deductions listed in Chapter 3 for Full Turns.


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Up to 0.20

40

Up to 0.20

40

NO Deduction NO Deduction NO Deduction

Up to 0.20

70

Up to 0.20

70

Up to 0.20

100 100

Up to 0.20

NO Deduction

NO Deduction

NO Deduction NO Deduction

NO Deduction


3. Split Leaps and Jumps:

Bronze Silver

Gold Platinum Diamond

NO Deduction

a. Each Division has a specific required Degree of Split for leaps and jumps with cross or side split and the split angle specified in the Dance SR (SR #3).

b. Deficiency of up to 20° from Division-specific required Split is allowed and will receive VP credit (and SR credit, if applicable), but will receive “up to 0.20” angle deduction.

c. Lower VP or NO VP credit (as applicable) would be given for the element if the Split is more than 20° from the required split angle in the division.

EXAMPLES: • Split Leaps: Platinum Division, Split requirement 150°.

130° – 134° leg separation, Split Leap will receive “A” VP credit and Special Requirement credit with “up to 0.20” deduction. 135° – 149° leg separation, Split Leap will receive “B” VP credit and Special Requirement credit with “up to 0.20” deduction.

• Straddle Jump 1/1 Turn: Platinum Division, Split at 120°. “A” VP credit for Jump 1/1 Turn.

d. “B”, “C”, and “D” VP Group 1 elements requiring a 180° split must meet a minimum angle of 135° to receive the VP credit as listed in the Xcel Code of Points.

e. Elements are designated as Restricted elements based on their value as listed in the Xcel Code of Points, NOT on the quality/amplitude of the performance.

f. Leg swing Hop with free leg horizontal or above:

1) Deduct up to 0.20 for Insufficient Amplitude, if free leg is below horizontal (using 20˚ variance).

2) No “A” Value-Part credit awarded, if free leg lifted less than 70˚ from floor. NOTE: deductions for Insufficient Amplitude (Height) and Execution may be taken,

in addition to Insufficient Split deduction.

4. Twisting Saltos:

a. Incomplete LA (long axis) Twist: • missing 1° – 44° of Twist deduct 0.05 – 0.10 • missing 45° – 89° of Twist deduct 0.15 – 0.20 • missing 90° or more of Twist award VP for element performed

b. EXAMPLE:

1½ Twist “C” missing 90° of Twist. Award “B” VP credit for 1/1 Twist. Deductions for any Balance, Execution and Amplitude errors are also applied.

NO Deduction Up to 0.20

130

Up to 0.20

130˚

Up to 0.20

130˚

Up to 0.20

130

No SR

No SR

No SR No SR No SR

Lower or No VP

Lower or No VP

Lower or No VP Lower or No VP Lower or No VP

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RECOGNITION (COUNTING) OF VALUE-PARTS (continued) Clarification regarding Completion of Twists:

• at the moment the feet land on floor at finish of Salto, twist is considered complete.

• Appropriate VP credit awarded for Degree of Twist completed, when feet land on floor, with front foot being decisive.

H. SPECIFIC ELEMENT TECHNIQUE CLARIFICATION 1. #1.101 “A” Split Jump vs. #1.110 “A” Sissonne

a. Cross Split Jump has 2-foot take-off and landing, Sissonne has 2-foot take-off and 1-foot landing.

b. Cross Split Jump shows required degree of Split (for each Division) with legs even. c. Sissonne requires a certain degree of Split (for each Division); legs are in diagonal position

with Front leg forward-downward at minimum of 45° and Back leg backward-upward. d. Deduct up to 0.10 for Front leg of Sissonne less than 45°, for Insufficient Amplitude.

2. #1.204 “B” Split Leap forward with leg change (Switch Leap) a. First Leg should swing forward to minimum of 45° prior to swinging backward

to the required degree of Split (for each Division). First Leg does not reach 45°, award “B” credit and deduct up to 0.10 for insufficient height of leg swing.

b. Deduct up to 0.20 for Insufficient Split after leg change, or credit the actual VP performed. c. Stag-Switch Leap (Stags, never extends First Leg, prior to Switch) award #1.101 “A” Split Leap.

3. #1.208 “B” Schuschunova a. Must show 180° Side Split position and then rotate legs rearward to attain horizontal stretched

body position in the air before landing. b. Slight forward lean of body in the initial jump phase, rather than strict vertical torso, is acceptable.

4. #1.210 “B” Ring or #1.210 “B” Stag-Ring Leap / Jump

A release of Head backward past the vertical line is considered “Ring” position. Expected Amplitude of Rear Foot is to top of Head. a. Insufficient Arch, deduct up to 0.10.

b. Rear Foot at shoulder or upper back height, deduct up to 0.10.

c. Rear Foot at hip height or no backward Head Release, (regardless of the height of the leg), considered Split Leap with bent back leg #1.101 “A” or Sissonne #1.110 “A”.

d. Ring Jump expectations are:

• Front Leg must be minimum of 45° from floor, forward-downward diagonal position; • deduct up to 0.10 for Insufficient Amplitude of Front Leg.

e. Ring Leap expectations are:

• Front Leg should first brush / extend close to horizontal. • Front Leg is not a minimum of 45° from floor when Ring shape is executed, deduct up to 0.10

for Insufficient Amplitude of Front Leg. f. Stag-Ring Jump or Stag-Ring Leap, expectations are:

• Front Leg bent minimum of 90° with no extension of leg. • Division required leg separation, from Front Knee to Back Knee.

5. #1.305 “C” Switch Leap ¼ (90°) Turn (Switch-Side Leap)

a. First Leg should swing forward to minimum of 45°, prior to swinging backward.

1) Fail to swing first leg forward to minimum of 45° but completes ¼ (90°) Turn, award “C” VP credit. Deduct up to 0.10 for insufficient height of leg swing.

2) Fail to swing first leg forward to minimum of 45° and shows an incomplete ¼ (90°) Turn, award “B” VP credit (Switch Leg Leap). Deduct up to 0.10 for insufficient height of leg swing.

b. ¼ (90°) Turn must occur in air; not prior to leg swinging backward.

1) Leg swings to Minimum of 45°: ¼ (90°) turn occurs early – before leg begins Backward swing, award “C” VP. Deduct up to 0.10 Lack of Precision in Dance elements.

2) Leg swing to Minimum of 45°, ¼ (90°) turn is incomplete, award “B” VP (Switch leg leap). Deduct up to 0.10 Lack of Precision in Dance elements.

c. Side-Split position must show 180°. d. Rond de Jambe technique is acceptable

1) Front leg swings forward to minimum of 45° prior to ¼ (90°) Turn

2) Then moves across horizontal plane to Side-Split position. e. First Leg in Stag position, award “A” VP credit.

1) First (swing) leg is bent minimum of 90°

2) No extension of leg prior to leg switch.

FLOOR EXERCISE ~ Chapter 3 ~ Execution & Artistry Faults

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LARGE FAULTS

up to 0.30

up to 0.30

max 0.30

max 0.60

Bent Arms in support

Bent Legs

• 90° or more bend

• Maximum on any one (1) element (0.30 Bent Arms+0.30 Bent legs)

up to 0.30 Squat on Landing (Hips even with or lower than Knees)

up to 0.30 Insufficient Height of Salto elements

• Does not apply to accelerating element in directly connected Forward Acro series.

EXAMPLE: Front Handspring – Front Layout – Front Tuck.

• Front Layout is accelerating element, do not deduct for Insufficient Height.

up to 0.30 Brush / Touch landing surface with one (1) or two (2) Hands (no support)

up to 0.30 Insufficient Extension (Open) of the body prior to landing an Acro element

VERY LARGE FAULTS 0.50 Support on Mat with one (1) or two (2) Hands

0.50 Fall on Mat to Knee(s) or Hips

0.50

0.50

Fall / Failure to land on bottom of feet first on Aerials / Saltos:

• No VP / No SR / Deduct for Fall

Simultaneously landing on bottoms of feet and hands or knees:

• Award VP / Award SR / Deduct for Fall.

0.50 + 0.50 Spotting assistance upon landing an element with a fall after the spot

0.50 Spotting assistance upon landing an element – award VP and SR

0.50 Spotting assistance during an element – do not award VP and SR

SPECIFIC EXECUTION ERRORS each up to 0.10 Incorrect Rhythm during execution of Direct Connections

each up to 0.10 Lack of Precision in Dance Skills / VP elements EXAMPLES: Lack Definite Arm / Leg position on Turns / Leaps. Degree of Turn not exact.

each up to 0.10 Failure to Land with Feet / Legs together on Jumps / Leaps / Hops onto (2) feet.

each up to 0.10 Failure to perform Turns in High Relevé

each 0.10 Concentration Pauses (2-seconds prior to elements or connections)

up to 0.20 Poor relationship of Music and Movement throughout

up to 0.20 Relaxed / Incorrect Footwork on Non-Value-Parts throughout the exercise

up to 0.30 Relaxed / Incorrect Leg position / Body posture and Insufficient Flexibility in Non-Value-Parts throughout the exercise

up to 0.30

0.05

0.10

Missing Synchronization of Movement with Musical Beat throughout the exercise • each time• at the end of the music

1.00 CJ deducts off Avg.

Absence of Music or Music with Words / Song

(whistles, animal or human sounds are allowed)

No Deduction Coach on the Floor Exercise mat

ARTISTRY

* 0.05 – 0.10* 0.05 – 0.10* 0.05 – 0.10

* 0.10

Insufficient Artistry throughout the exercise

Consider: • Originality / Creativity of Choreography in elements and connections• Quality of Gymnast’s Movements to Reflect her Personal Style• Quality of Expression (i.e. projection, focus)

Maximum taken for each category

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FLOOR EXERCISE ~ Additional Skills Chart “A” Value-Part Skills

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND

Group 1:

Leap / Jump / Hops

1. Split Jump

(min. 60°)

2. Stride Leap

(min. 60°)

3. Side Leap

(60° - 180° or more)

4. Straddle Jump

(60° - 180° or more)

5. Leg Swing Hop

with free leg Horizontalor above

Group 1:

Leap / Jump / Hops

1. Split Jump

(min. 90°)

2. Stride Leap

(min. 90°)

3. Side Leap

(min. 90°)

4. Straddle Jump

(min. 90°)

5. Leg Swing Hop

with free leg horizontalor above

Group 1:

Leap / Jump / Hops

1. Split Jump

(min. 120°)

2. Stride Leap

(min. 120°)

3. Side Leap

(min. 120°)

4. Straddle Jump

(min. 120°)

5. Leg Swing Hop

with free leghorizontal or above

6. Switch Leg Leap

(min. 120°)

Group 1:

Leap / Jump / Hops

• All Leaps / JumpsCross / Side Split(min. 150°)

Group 1:

Leap / Jump / Hops

1. All Leaps / JumpsCross / Side Split(min. 150°)

Leaps and Jumps with a 135° or more Split angle will receive Value-Part credit as listed in the Xcel Code of Points.

Refer to Xcel Code for appropriate application of Insufficient Split deductions and awarding of Value-Part credit.

Group 2: Turns:

1. ½ Turn on one (1) Foot(any leg position)

2. Forward Swing Turn

3. Backward Swing Turn

Group 2: Turns: Group 2: Turns: Group 2: Turns: Group 2: Turns:

Acro Skills:

1. Handstand:

Partial

(Min. 45°– Legs Together)

Vertical:

Legs (Together / Stag / Split)

2. Bridge, Kick-over

(from Stand or Lyingposition)

3. Backward Roll

to Push-up shape

4. Headstand

Acro Skills:

1. Handstand

(Vertical – Mark)


(from Stand orLying position)

3. Backward Roll

to Push-up shape

4. Headstand

Acro Skills:

1. Handstand

(Vertical – Mark)


(from Stand or Lyingposition)

3. Backward Roll

to Push-up shape

4. Headstand

Acro Skills: Acro Skills:

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FLOOR EXERCISE ~ Elements and Values

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Group 1 - Leaps, Jumps and Hops

A B C

1.101

Split Leap forward or Split Jump in

place, also with bending of the forward

leg and / or back leg (Stag or Double-Stag

position in flight phase)

1.201

Tuck Jump with separation of legs to

Cross Split (180°) during flight phase.

Double Stag Jump or Leap with 1/1 (360°) turn

360

1.301

NOTE: An additional 1/4 turn in a Leap

or will be awarded the Same Value-

Part as the Root Leap / Jump unless

listed under a Different number.

Leaps, Jumps and Hops with the

Same number and Different degrees of

Turn (1/2, 1/1, 1½ or more) are

considered Different elements.

1.102 1.202

Split Leap forward with 1/4 turn (90°) or

1/2 turn (180°), also Split Jump with 1/2

(180°) turn (not illustrated)

90

180

These two elements are considered different.

1.302

Split Jump with 1/1 turn (360°)

360

1.103 1.203

Jeté en Tournant - 1/4 to 1/2 turn

(90°–180°) with take-off from one

leg into Split Leap

1.303

Leap not listed in the Xcel Code that has a 180° Split and 360° Turn is valued at “C”.


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A B C

1.108 1.208

Side Split Jump (180° separation <) with

landing to front lying support (Schuschunova);

also Jump with a 1/2 turn (180°) to a

Side Split Jump (180° separation <)

with landing to front lying support

(Schuschunova)

180

1.308

Jump with a 1/1 turn (360°) to a Side Split

Jump (180° separation <) with landing to

front lying support (Schuschunova)

360

Leap with 1½ turn (540°) in horizontal

plane, legs together, landing in front

lying support – take-off from one leg

(Khorkina)

540

1.109

Scissors Leap forward or backward

with stretched legs (Hitch Kick)

Backward or Forward Cabriole

1.209

Scissors Leap forward with stretched

legs (1/4, 1/4 turn) – (90° – 90°)

90 90

Fouetté Hop with leg change to

Cross Split (leg separation 180°)

to land on one foot (Tour Jeté)

180

1.309

Tour Jeté with additional 1/2 turn (180°)

– landing on one or both legs (Strug), or

in Split sit position (Produnova)

180 180

180 180


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A B C

1.110

Sissone (front leg at minimum of 45°)

1.210

Ring or Stag Ring Leap or Jump

(rear leg at head height) – take-off

from one or two legs

1.310

Tour Jeté to Ring Leap (Boucher)

180

Ring or Stag-Ring Jump 1/1 turn (360˚)

(Johnson)

360˚

1.111 1.211

Tuck Jump backward with arch

(Sheep Jump, feet to head height)

Switch-leg Stag Ring Leap

1.311

Split Leap forward with leg change

to Ring Leap (180° separation <

after leg change)

Revised 11/19/18

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