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Section I

Trampoline and Tumbling Technical Rules and Regulations

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Section I General Rules for Trampoline, Tumbling & DMT Competitions

1. Definition of Competition Page 3 2. Bid to Host / Hosting Requirements Page 3 3. Eligibility Rules / Participants & Clubs Page 4 4. General Safety Standards Page 5 5. Coaching Certification Requirements Page 5 6. Meet Entry & Admission Fees Page 5 7. Call to Meet Page 6 8. Competition Guidelines / General Page 6 9. Petitions Page 7 10. Marshalling & Awards Page 7 11. Meet Results & Reports Page 8 12. Equipment & Venue Standards Page 8 13. Dress Code for Athletes, Coaches & Spotters Page 9 14. Protests Page 10 15. Competition Cards Page 10 16. Judging Panels Page 10 17. Meet Time Calculations Page 11

Section II Individual Trampoline / Provincial Levels Page 12 Individual Trampoline / National Levels Page 13 Section III Synchronized Trampoline / Provincial Levels Page 15 Synchronized Trampoline / National Levels Page 16 Section IV Double-Mini Trampoline / Provincial Levels Page 17 Double-Mini Trampoline / National Levels Page 18 Section V Tumbling / Provincial Levels Page 20 Tumbling / National Levels Page 23 Section VI Trampoline Interclub Page 25 Section VII Tumbling Interclub Page 28 Section VIII Tour Selection Page 30 Section IX Elite Ontario / Ontario Championships Page 31 Section X Eastern Canadian Championships Page 32 Section XI Canadian Championships Page 33 Section XII Trampoline Floor Plans Page 36 Tumbling Plans Page 37 DMT Floor Plans Page 38


Section I – General Rules for Trampoline, Tumbling & DMT Competitions

Only the most significant F.I.G. changes and any modifications we have adopted for Ontario are listed in this manual. It is imperative that all Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT clubs obtain a copy of the current F.I.G. Trampoline Code of Points, as well as carefully reading all G.O. T & T Technical Bulletins, where any modifications or amendments to this manual will be listed. 1. Definition of Competition

a) Sanctioned Competition: All competitions held within the jurisdiction of Gymnastics Ontario for which sanction has been granted, as

well as all Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships. b) Competitive Round:

The portion of the competition specific to each level, beginning with the first routine of that level and ending with the posting of the scores of that same level.

c) The following abbreviations shall be used in the Trampoline & Tumbling Technical Rules & Regulations; TRA – Individual TRS – Synchronized Trampoline DMT – Double-Mini Trampoline TUM – Tumbling G.O. – Gymnastics Ontario GCG – Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique T & T T.C. – Trampoline & Tumbling Technical Committee Program Manager – Gymnastics Ontario Trampoline & Tumbling Technical Program Manager CJP – Chair of the Judge’s Panel

d) New rule changes and additions to the 2012-2013 Trampoline & Tumbling Technical Rules will be in bold

print with an italic font and grey shading. 2. Bid to Host / Hosting Requirements

a) Gymnastics Ontario shall sanction a minimum of two Ontario Cups and an Ontario Championships for Provincial levels only in TRA, TRS, TUM and DMT. Note; Provincial TRS shall not compete at the 1

st Ontario

Cup. All Provincial levels in TRS will be given the opportunity to compete at the 2nd

and 3rd

Ontario Cup and Ontario Championships.

b) Gymnastics Ontario shall sanction a minimum of two Ontario Cups and an Elite Ontario Championships for National levels only in TRA, TRS, TUM and DMT.

c) Bids for Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and or Ontario Championships must be submitted, in writing, to the T & T T.C., through the Program Manager at Gymnastics Ontario. Clubs may either bid to host one (1) discipline (i.e. TRA / TRS and or TUM and or DMT) or a combination of disciplines, depending on the venue. Priority will be given to those bids that are able to accommodate all three events.

d) The T & T T.C. must approve facilities not meeting the minimum height requirement before being used for any sanctioned competition.

e) Opportunity must be provided for Provincial athletes to qualify at least twice in TRA, TRS, TUM and DMT during the competitive season.

f) All National levels in TRS will be given the opportunity to compete at the 1st and 2

nd Ontario Cup and Elite

Ontario Championships. g) It is recommended that when the T & T T.C. is reviewing bids for trampoline competitions that priority is given

to clubs that will provide two (2) panels of judges for Provincial stream levels. h) The ‘Call to Meet’ must be submitted to the Program Manager a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to the

competition for approval and circulation, by Gymnastics Ontario, to member clubs. i) All Meet Director’s must reference the current F.I.G. Code of Points, G.C.G. T & T Technical Rules and

Regulations, the G.O. Meet Director’s Manual, as well as all sections of this manual (including the G.O. Safety Guidelines (Appendix A) and the G.O. T & T Judging Policies) prior to hosting a competition.

j) Clubs will not be sanctioned to host an Interclub competition within the scheduled times of a Trampoline and or Tumbling Ontario Cup. Clubs are permitted to host an Interclub meet on the day before these scheduled events or at the conclusion of the day of either of these events. There will not be any modification of the Ontario Cup schedule to accommodate a host club with respect to the Interclub competition.

k) Clubs are not permitted to host an Interclub meet in conjunction with Elite Ontario, Ontario Championships.


l) The Host Club of an Ontario Cup(s), Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships shall provide a variety of the following for coaches on-site during the competition, this is a suggested guideline for minimum standards to be followed;

yogurt, fruit, vegetables, cheese & crackers sandwiches, pizza danish, muffins & bagels a hot item such as a stew / soup is always appreciated water, juice, coffee or tea

3. Eligibility Rules / Participants & Clubs

a) All competitors, coaches, judges and officials are required to be members in good standing of G.O. b) Only athletes registered with clubs who are member clubs in good standing of G.O. are eligible to compete

for official standing in Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships. c) Provincial level athletes are required to compete at two Ontario Cups to be eligible to compete at Ontario

Championships, in addition to attaining the qualifying standards. (refer to ‘Section X – Ontario Championships)

d) National level athletes are required to compete at a minimum of two Ontario Cup and/or Elite Ontario Championships to be eligible to compete at Canadian Championships.

e) Age requirements are as of December 31st, the year of Elite Ontario / Ontario Championships and/or

Canadian Championships. f) Athletes compete only against athletes of his/her sex in all individual competitions. g) An athlete may change categories, provided all eligibility and mobility guidelines are adhered to, at any time

during the season. h) Provincial TRS pairs who compete in different TRA levels must compete in the higher level for TRS.

No athlete may compete TRS in a lower level than they are registered in TRA. i) Both National level athletes must meet the specific TRA mobility requirements in the level they wish

to compete in order to enter that TRS level. j) TRA / TUM / DMT: Any athlete who elects to compete in a category more advanced than his / her own

current level previously competed during the current season, at an Ontario Cup, may not compete thereafter in a lower category.

k) No registered athlete may change his/her club affiliation during the competitive season without the completion and acceptance of the Application for Athlete Transfer form.

l) TRA, TUM & DMT will be split into the following age groups; Trampoline & DMT Tumbling Provincial 1 Women 9 & 10 Provincial 1 Women 9 & 10 Provincial 1 Women 11 & 12 Provincial 1 Women 11 & 12 Provincial 1 Women 13 & 14 Provincial 1 Women 13 & 14 Provincial 1 Women 15 & Over Provincial 1 Women 15 & Over Provincial 1 Men 12 & Under Provincial 1 Men 12 & Under Provincial 1 Men 13 & Over Provincial 1 Men 13 & Over Provincial 2 Women 9 & 10 Provincial 2 Women 9 & 10 Provincial 2 Women 11 & 12 Provincial 2 Women 11 & 12 Provincial 2 Women 13 & 14 Provincial 2 Women 13 & 14 Provincial 2 Women 15 & Over Provincial 2 Women 15 & Over Provincial 2 Men 12 & Under Provincial 2 Men 12 & Under Provincial 2 Men 13 & Over Provincial 2 Men 13 & Over Provincial 3 Women 12 & Under Provincial 3 Women 12 & Under Provincial 3 Women 13 & 14 Provincial 3 Women 13 & 14 Provincial 3 Women 15 & Over Provincial 3 Women 15 & Over Provincial 3 Men 14 & Under Provincial 3 Men 14 & Under Provincial 3 Men 15 & Over Provincial 3 Men 15 & Over Provincial 4 Women 14 & Under (TRAonly) Provincial 4 Women 14 & Under Provincial 4 Women 15 & Over (TRAonly) Provincial 4 Women 15 & Over Provincial 4 Men 14 & Under (TRAonly) Provincial 4 Men 14 & Under Provincial 4 Men 15 & Over (TRAonly) Provincial 4 Men 15 & Over


m) These age groups will not be further split, regardless of registration numbers within a specific age group.

However, if there are less than 6 competitors registered with G.O. in a certain age category that age category will be combined with the next higher age category within the same level.

n) Athletes are not permitted to present themselves to a judging panel by “touching the equipment” and be considered to have competed. Any athlete unable to compete will require a petition, if applicable.

4. General Safety Standards

a) Safety standards apply to all sanctioned competitions, as per the rules and regulations outlined in the current FIG Code of Points, the G.O. Meet Director’s Manual and the G.O. Safety Manual (Appendix A), with modifications as listed in this manual.

b) The Meet Director shall be responsible for the general running of the competition and must reference the current FIG Code of Points, G.C.G. T & T Technical Rules and Regulations, the G.O. Meet Director’s Manual, as well as all sections of this manual (including the G.O. Safety Guidelines (Appendix A) and the G.O. T & T Judging Policies).

5. Coaching Certification Requirements

a) To be registered as a Provincial stream competitive TRA and/or DMT coach with athletes in levels 1, 2 or 3, a coach must be fully certified NCCP Level 2 Trampoline. To be registered as a Provincial 4 and/or National stream competitive TRA and/or DMT coach, a coach must be certified NCCP Level 3 Technical Trampoline. All coaches with Provincial level 1, 2 or 3 athletes must be fully certified NCCP Level 2 Trampoline to gain access to the competitive floor during warm-up and/or competition at all Provincial and National stream competitions including Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships, Ontario Championships and Canadian Championships, training camps and all other G.O. and/or G.C.G. activities. All coaches with Provincial level 4 athletes and above must be certified NCCP Level 3 Technical Trampoline to gain access to the competitive floor during warm-up and/or competition at all Provincial and National stream competitions including Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships, Ontario Championships and Canadian Championships, training camps and all other G.O. and/or G.C.G. activities.

b) To be registered as a Provincial and/or National stream competitive TUM coach, a coach must be fully certified NCCP Level 2 Trampoline or Artistic Gymnastics. All coaches must be fully certified Level 2 Trampoline or Artistic Gymnastics to gain access to the competitive floor during warm-up and/or competition at all Provincial and National stream competitions including Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships, Ontario Championships and Canadian Championships, training camps and all other G.O. and/or G.C.G. activities.

6. Meet Entry & Admission Fees

a) The Ontario Cup entry fee for Provincial and National level athletes is $55.00 for the first event and $15.00 for each additional event.

b) The Elite Ontario Championship and Ontario Championship entry fee for Provincial and National level athletes is $65.00 for the first event and $15.00 for each additional event.

c) Entry fees for all Ontario Cups are to be paid directly to the host club. d) Entry fees for Elite Ontario / Ontario Championships are to be paid directly to the host club. e) Late entry fees are subject to a penalty of $25 per athlete for all registrations received after the registration

deadline. This must be clearly outlined on the ‘Call to Meet’, along with the terms of payment. The host club may require late entry payment to be in the form of a certified cheque or cash.

f) The host club must submit to the Program Manager, within seventy-two hours from the registration date of the Ontario Cup(s), Elite Ontario Championships and or Ontario Championships, copies of each participating club’s registration forms and notify the Program Manager of any subsequent changes immediately thereafter.

g) At Ontario Cup(s), Elite Ontario Championships and or Ontario Championships there are no refunds after the registration date, except with medical petition, which must be received by the host club prior to the conclusion of the competition. Petitions received after the competition shall not be considered.

h) Failure to submit the registration forms as required will result in a penalty equivalent to 10% of the total amount invoiced for the G.O. sanction fees for each violation.

i) An athlete who is registered to compete at an Ontario Cup, Elite Ontario Championships and/or at Ontario Championships is not required to pay an admission fee throughout the competition they have been registered to compete at.


j) The following spectator admission fees will be used at all Ontario Cups;

One Day Pass

Weekend Pass

Adult 18 years of age & older $6 $9

Youth 11 – 17 years of age $4 $6

Senior 55 years of age & older $4 $6

Children 10 & younger Free Free

Family 2 Adults & or 2 Youth / Senior $15 $23

k) The following spectator admission fees will be used at Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario

Championships;

One Day Pass

Weekend Pass

Adult 18 years of age & older $8 $12

Youth 11 – 17 years of age $5 $8

Senior 55 years of age & older $5 $8

Children 10 & younger Free Free

Family 2 Adults & or 2 Youth / Senior $20 $30

7. Call to Meet

a) The Meet Director is required to submit a draft copy of the Call to Meet to the Program Manager at least eight (8) weeks prior to the competition for approval and circulation, by G.O., to T & T clubs.

b) The Program Manager will establish the registration deadline, which will ensure adequate time for clubs to respond.

c) Registration forms for all competitions must include the name of the coach attending the competition (and whether that is the athlete’s named coach if the competition will include the selection of team coaches). Registration forms will provide room for alternate coaches’ names. If for some reason none of the coaches listed are able to attend, the coach accepting the responsibility for the athlete(s) must sign the change on the registration form on-site, after showing proof of G.O. membership and N.C.C.P. certification.

d) The host club is required to e-mail each registered club a confirmation of registration, verification of the spelling of each athlete’s name, their category and their gender following the registration deadline in a timely manner.

e) The Call to meet must also include a copy of the Competition Card(s) for the competition.

8. Competition Guidelines / General

a) The T & T Program Manager together with the T & T T.C. Chairperson, and Judging Chairperson for TRA and TUM, shall make the competition schedule for the Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships in partnership with the host club to ensure adequate warm-up and competition times for all athletes.

b) The order of events is at the discretion of the Meet Director but must be approved by the T & T T.C. Chairperson. It is suggested that the National events are run on the first day of competition.

c) At each Ontario Cup, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships schedules shall include the following details on the schedule with assigned times for each category; “General Stretch”, “Specific Warm-up” and “Competition”.

d) A minimum of twenty (20) minutes must be provided for a general stretch for athletes to warm-up in a designated area prior to the specific warm-up. The general stretch is recommended to be in a separate area from the competitive apparatus, when possible. Coaches must be present and supervising their athlete(s) during general stretch, specific warm-up and competition.

e) Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their athletes at competitions. Coaches must ensure that athletes do not use any piece of equipment in the gym (including the tumbling strip, trampolines, DMT, etc.) until their scheduled warm-up or competition has begun. When the competition has ended, athletes are to remain in the designated athlete corral and leave the competition floor at the conclusion of their flight.

f) The starting order of the Qualifying Round is decided by a random draw. The gymnasts will be divided into


groups of no more than 20 (twenty) per group for Provincial DMT, 16 (sixteen) per group for TRA / TUM & National DMT, and no more than 12 (twelve) per group for TRS, with each group performing their first and second routines prior to the next group starting the Qualifying Round.

g) When there is an error that is the fault of the host club / meet director the athlete shall be placed as the last competitor on the start order, however, if the error is deemed to be the fault of the athlete’s club registrar / coach or a late registration the athlete shall be placed as the first competitor on the start order.

h) Athletes, coaches and judges must be prepared for a schedule to run ahead of scheduled times. However, a competition may not run more than thirty (30) minutes ahead of scheduled times without a meeting with the C.J.P., the Meet Director and a coach representative for an athlete(s) from each club in the respective level indicating that they are all in agreement that each of the athlete’s are prepared to start ahead of the scheduled time; if there is one ‘no’ vote then the scheduled times shall be followed.

i) It is recommended that awards are given between competitive levels to decrease the amount of time athletes and spectators need to spend at the competition. Grouping of like levels (i.e. Open TRA, Open TRS) would also help to decrease the amount of time or days an athlete needs to be present at the competition.

j) All one-day competitions shall start no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and shall end no later than 10:00 p.m. The warm-up may commence before 9 a.m. The duration of any competition shall be no greater than eleven (11) hours. Any given flight of competition may not exceed four (4) scheduled hours. The duration of the flight will be determined from the start of the first scheduled general stretch time to the conclusion of the scheduled competition time within a flight.

k) The Chair of the Judges’ panel will ensure that all athletes utilize the specific warm-up period properly. l) Finals TRA, TUM and DMT: Finals are not required for Provincial levels at Ontario Cups (see exception for

TUM Prov. 4 in 8. o)). Finals will be held for all Provincial levels for the top eight (8) per competitive category at Ontario Championships.

m) Finals TRA; Finals will be held for all National level TRA at all Ontario Cups, only the top eight (8) athletes in these categories go forward to Finals. At Elite Ontario Championships, Finals will be held for all National level TRA athletes, only the top eight (8) per competitive category go forward to Finals.

n) Finals TRS; Finals are not required at Ontario Cups or at Ontario Championships. o) Finals TUM; Finals will be held for Prov. 4 and all National level TUM athletes at all Ontario Cups, only

the top eight (8) athletes in these categories go forward to Finals. At Elite Ontario Championships Finals will be held for all National level TUM athletes, only the top eight (8) per competitive category go forward to Finals.

p) Finals DMT; Finals will be held for all National level DMT athletes at all Ontario Cups, only the top eight (8) athletes in these categories go forward to Finals. At Elite Ontario Championships Finals will be held for all National level DMT athletes, only the top eight (8) per competitive category go forward to Finals.

q) Finals TRA / TUM / DMT; At Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships the starting order will be in the order of merit, with the gymnast with the lowest score in the Qualifying Round going first and the best gymnast starting last. FIG tie breaking rules shall apply; see “Technical Regulations 2009 Section 4 Special Regulations for Trampoline Gymnastics” FIG Reg. 4.3.1.1 for TRA / TRS and 4.3.2.1 for TUM / DMT.

r) Host clubs of an Ontario Cup, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships are not permitted to tear down trampolines, tumbling or DMT equipment, mats and or carpet rolls, tables, judging podiums or any other large items on the competition floor until the final athlete has been presented at the last awards ceremony of the competition, without exception. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a club not being awarded an event the following season when bids to host are reviewed by the Technical Committee.

9. Petitions

Please refer to Technical Rules and Regulations Section C, General Competition Guidelines. 10. Marshalling & Awards

a) Marshalling for presentation to the Chair of Judge’s Panel, and or introduction of the gymnast’s by an announcer, shall be done in full warm-up / tracksuits. This shall be done prior to the gymnast’s specific warm-up.

b) It is recommended that awards at Ontario Cups and Ontario Championships be presented by Judges and or attending dignitaries.

c) The winner is the gymnast or pair with the highest number of points obtained in the qualifying round and finals, if applicable. Second place is the gymnast or pair with the next highest number of points obtained in the qualifying round and finals, if applicable. This format will continue to the eighth place gymnast or pair.


FIG tie breaking rules will apply. d) At all Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships for TRA, TUM, DMT and TRS,

medals will be given to the top three (3) all-around in each level and ribbons for fourth (4th) to eighth (8

th)

place. Awards are to be announced starting with 8th place, 7

th place, 6

th place, etcetera, until the 1

st place

winner is presented. e) During the awards ceremony all athletes must wear only their competitive attire. The Meet Director is

responsible for ensuring that all athletes are dressed appropriately during the awards presentation. f) Only athletes receiving an award(s) shall be marshalled in during the award ceremony. The host club is

responsible for an efficient and professional procedure for the award ceremony. The T & T T.C. reserves the right to alter these arrangements, if necessary.

g) Out-of-province athletes will receive duplicate medals and ribbons at Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships. They will not bump Ontario athletes.

11. Meet Results and Reports

a) A copy of all official score sheets must be provided on disk, to the Program Manager, at the conclusion of the last flight of competition or must be e-mailed to G.O. within forty-eight (48) hours of the competition.

b) Duplicates of all official score sheets must be retained by the host club, for at least one (1) year. c) The Meet Director must submit a meet report to Gymnastics Ontario, Attention: T & T Technical Program

Manager, within two (2) weeks of the competition. 12. Equipment & Venue Standards

a) TRA / TRS - As per the current FIG Trampoline Code of Points, the gymnasium height (interior height) of the hall at Provincial and National level trampoline competitions must be a minimum of eight (8) metres. During synchronized trampoline competitions trampolines must be parallel, not staggered. The distance between them, measured from the outer edges of the frames, must be two (2) metres, as per the rules and regulations outlined in the current FIG Code of Points. Refer to diagram on page # 31.

b) TUM - As per the current FIG Trampoline Code of Points, the gymnasium height (interior height) of the hall at Provincial and National level tumbling competitions must be a minimum height of five (5) metres. The length of venue must be ten (10) metres (+ 1 metre) run-up, twenty-five (25) metre track (+ 1 metre and a six (6) metre landing area for a total of forty-three (41) metres minimum (+ 2 metres). A tape measure, running along side the length of the tumbling track and run-up must be included in the competition set-up. The “zero” mark of the tape must be at the point where the track meets the landing zone. A take off and penalty zone is recommended to be used at all G.O. competitions. The exact dimensions of the zones are in the diagram on page (32) and also in the meet director’s manual. A sting mat must be provided by the host for the landing area. The mat may be no more then 10 cm. (4 inches) in thickness and shall not exceed 2 x 4 metres. The use of the mat will be at the discretion of the athlete(s) and coach(es), and not the Chair of the Judging Panel.

c) DMT - As per the current FIG Trampoline Code of Points, the gymnasium height (interior height) of the hall at Provincial and National stream double mini-trampoline competitions must be a minimum of six (6) metres. A tape measure, running alongside the length of the DMT run-up must be included in the competition set-up. The “zero” mark of the tape must be at the point where the run-up meets the DMT. A sting mat must be provided by the host for the landing area. The mat may be no more then 10 cm. (4 inches) in thickness and shall not exceed 2 x 4 metres. The use of the mat will be at the discretion of the athlete(s) and coach(es), and not the Chair of the Judging Panel. Refer to diagram on page # 33.

d) All equipment shall conform to specifications as outlined in the current FIG Trampoline Code of Points, except allowable modifications listed in this document.

e) Equipment concerns and specific requirements for equipment will be addressed and communicated with host clubs. National level TRA / TRS should be scheduled on trampolines with thicker floor matting surrounding the equipment, when possible.

f) Video recording equipment must be used at all G.O. Ontario Cup(s), Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships, all Provincial and National routines are to be recorded. The Chair of the Judge’s Panel will approve the location of the video camera prior to commencement of competition. A DVD copy of all routines recorded at Ontario Championships, one DVD per discipline, must be sent to Gymnastics Ontario, Attention: T & T Program Manager, within thirty-one (31) days of the completion of the competition. The host club will be responsible for 100% of all costs associated with the recording of the DVD. No other formats will be accepted, failure to submit in the proper format or in a timely manner will result in a penalty equivalent to 10% of the total amount invoiced for the G.O. sanction fees for each violation.


13. Dress Code for Athletes, Coaches and Spotters

a) Athletes and Coaches are representatives of their clubs and Gymnastics Ontario, therefore proper attire is imperative.

b) No jewellery may be worn by competitors, spotters and coaches acting as spotters during specific warm-up, competition or at training camps. Taping of jewellery is not acceptable and must be removed. Medic Alert bracelets can be worn, but must be taped.

c) When specific warm-up is conducted in the competition gym all competitors and coaches must dress in competition attire only.

d) During march-in and the awards presentation competitors must wear their club uniform or track-suit as per Rules # 13 e) i, ii & ix or f) i, ii & viii. Athletes failing to comply at an Ontario Cup(s), Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships will not receive their awards; coaches must ensure that the dress code is adhered to.

e) Female Competitors – TRA / TRS / TUM & DMT

i. Ontario Cup / Qualifying Round: A club leotard is required (current or previous), with or without sleeves, as per GCG & FIG, applies to both Provincial and National levels.

ii. Ontario Cup / Finals: An optional leotard may be worn, with or without sleeves, as per GCG & FIG, applies to both Provincial and National levels.

iii. Elite Ontario Championships & Ontario Championships / Qualifying Round & Finals: An optional leotard may be worn, with or without sleeves, as per GCG & FIG, applies to both Provincial and National levels.

iv. Trampoline shoes and or white foot covering are required for TRA / TRS / DMT and optional for TUM, silicone socks or shoes are not permitted.

v. TRA / TRS & DMT, bare feet are not allowed. vi. TUM, bare feet are allowed. vii. TRS pair must wear uniform attire; a violation may result in disqualification at the discretion of the CJP. viii. Undergarments must not be visible. ix. TRA / TRS / TUM & DMT athletes are not permitted to wear shorts. x. Athletes may wear a current or previous club track-suit, Ontario and or Canadian track-suit. xi. Athletes are permitted to wear sandals, flip-flops or gym shoes. xii. Coaches are responsible to speak to an athlete not dressed appropriately. xiii. Any athlete violations of Rules # 13 e) i. to xi. may result in disqualification from the round in which the

offence occurs; this decision is made by the Chair of the Judge’s Panel. f) Male Competitors – TRA / TRS / TUM & DMT

i. Ontario Cup / Qualifying Round: A club uniform is required (current or previous), singlet without sleeves and trousers in a single colour for TRA and TRS, singlet without sleeves and shorts no longer than knee length for TUM & DMT, as per GCG & FIG, applies to both Provincial and National levels.

ii. Ontario Cup / Finals: An optional uniform may be worn, singlet without sleeves and trousers in a single colour for TRA and TRS, singlet without sleeves and shorts no longer than knee length for TUM & DMT, as per GCG & FIG, applies to both Provincial and National levels.

iii. Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships/ Qualifying Round & Finals: An optional uniform may be worn, singlet without sleeves and trousers in a single colour for TRA and TRS, singlet without sleeves and shorts no longer than knee length for TUM & DMT, as per GCG & FIG, applies to both Provincial and National levels.

iv. Trampoline shoes and or white foot covering are required for TRA / TRS / DMT and optional for TUM, silicone socks or shoes are not permitted. For TRA and TRS coloured foot covering may be worn that is of the same colour as an athlete’s trousers.

v. TRI / TRS & DMT, bare feet are not allowed. vi. TUM, bare feet are allowed. vii. TRS pair must wear uniform attire; a violation may result in disqualification at the discretion of the CJP. viii. Athletes may wear a current or previous club track-suit, Ontario and or Canadian track-suit. ix.Athletes are permitted to wear sandals, flip-flops or gym shoes. x. Coaches are responsible to speak to an athlete not dressed appropriately. xi. Any athlete violations of Rules # 13 f) i. to viii. may result in disqualification from the round in which the

offence occurs; this decision is made by the Chair of the Judge’s Panel.


g) Coaches and Spotters

i. Proper coaching attire is to be worn which includes track-suit, team t-shirt, polo shirt or hemmed shorts is required.

ii. Coaches or spotters may wear a current or previous club track-suit, Ontario and or Canadian track-suit. iii. Gym shoes are required, (no open shoes, no sandals, no flip-flops, no crocs are permitted for coaches). iv. No denim pants or denim shorts are allowed. v. No caps or hats are allowed. vi. Unacceptable attire also includes ripped clothing, inappropriate language on clothing, street shoes or

insufficient clothing such as mid-drift or halter tops. vii. Any coach violating Rules # 13 f) i. to vi. may be asked to leave the floor if they do not comply upon the

first request from the Meet Director, Chair of Judge’s Panel, and Chair of the T. & T.T.C. or Program Manager.

14. Protests

a) In case of obvious errors concerning calculation in difficulty or execution scores, a judge, gymnast, coach or other official, who recognises this, should approach the Chair of the Judges panel in a professional and friendly way before the end of the round, to allow the Chair of Judges panel to clarify the situation before the next round has started.

15. Competitions Cards – TRA / TRS / TUM / DMT

a) The competition card must be handed in at the start of the corresponding specific warm-up of a competition level, at a place designated by the organizing committee. The penalty for failing to comply will be a 0.1 deduction per Execution Judge for the first pass.

b) Finalists must hand in their competition cards at the start of finals warm-up. 16. Judging Panels

a) The Trampoline Judging Chairperson and or Tumbling Judging Chairperson will provide judging panels for Ontario Cups, Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships.

b) TUM – A full jury (one (1) Chair Judge, five (5) Execution Judges and two (2) Difficulty Judges) will be provided whenever possible but an accepted minimum is (one (1) Chair Judge, three (3) Execution Judges, and one (1) Difficulty Judge), at the discretion of the Tumbling Judging Chairperson.

c) Judges’ honorarium and expenses are the responsibility of the host club. Please refer to Section G – Judging Policies, of the current T & T Rules and Regulations for further information.

d) Judging assignments begin at the published time of the Judges’ meeting or 30 minutes before the start of the specific warm-up and conclude fifteen (15) minutes after the last competitor has performed when calculating the judge’s honorarium.


17. Meet Time Calculations Trampoline (Maximum of 16 athletes in a group when scheduling)

Provincial Warm-up (for two (2) trampolines) 1.50 minutes per athlete, 20 minute minimum Competition – Qualifying Round 2.75 minutes per athlete, includes one touch

before each flight competes both routines (not before each)

Competition – Finals 1.50 minutes per athlete National Warm-up (for two (2) trampolines) 2.00 minutes per athlete, 20 minute minimum Competition – Qualifying Round 3.50 minutes per athlete, includes one touch


Competition – Finals 2.00 minutes per athlete, includes one touch

Synchronized Trampoline (Maximum of 12 athletes in a group when scheduling)

Provincial Warm-up (for two (2) trampolines) 1.50 minutes per pair, 15 minute minimum Competition 1.50 minutes per pair, includes one touch


National Warm-up (for two (2) trampolines) 2.50 minutes per pair, 15 minute minimum Competition – Qualifying Round 3.50 minutes per pair, includes one touch


Competition – Finals Finals are not required

Tumbling (Maximum of 16 athletes in a group when scheduling)

Provincial Warm-up / Provincial D & C 1.0 minute per athlete, 10 minute minimum Warm-up / Provincial B & A 1.5 minutes per athlete, 10 minute minimum Competition / Provincial D & C 2.25 minutes per athlete Competition / Provincial B & A 2.75 minutes per athlete Competition – Finals / Provincial A, B, C & D 1.75 minutes per athlete National Warm-up / Novice, Youth & Open 2.0 minutes per athlete, 20 minute minimum Warm-up / Senior 2.5 minutes per athlete, 20 minute minimum Competition – Qualifying Round 2.75 minutes per athlete Competition – Finals 3.25 minutes per athlete, includes two touch

Double-Mini Trampoline

(Maximum of 16 athletes in a group when scheduling)

Provincial Warm-up / Provincial C & B 1.0 minute per athlete, 15 minute minimum Competition / Provincial C & B 1.5 minutes per athlete, includes two touch Competition – Finals / All Levels 1.5 minutes per athlete (Maximum of 20 athletes in a group when

scheduling) National Warm-up / Provincial A & All National Levels 1.5 minutes per athlete, 20 minute minimum Competition – Qualifying Round / All Levels 1.5 minutes per athlete, includes two touch Competition – Finals / All Levels 1.5 minutes per athlete

National DMT: The warm-up and competition for the Qualifying Round for each level shall be scheduled first. There will be scheduled another warm-up period for Finals in order of levels as scheduled in the Qualifying Round. No touches are required after either warm-up.

When calculating warm-up time and competition time, numbers are to be rounded up. Try not to schedule similar levels in TRI / TRS and DMT during the same flight due to crossovers that will cause athlete conflicts. When calculating awards schedule allow 4 minutes per category.


Section II – Individual Trampoline / Provincial Levels

Level 1 2 3 4

Mobility None None None

National and National Open MOBILITY

REQUIREMENTS: (Must be done together)

*Total preliminary score – 58.3 (Execution x 3 +

DD x 2) *Required element – 1 element with 7200 of

somersault *Minimum DD – 6.5

Min. Age 9 9 9 9

Max. Age None None None None

Recommended Min. D.D.

1.3 3.0 4.3 5.9

Max. D.D. 3.0 4.3 5.9 7.2

Provincial Qualifying Score

47.2 48.8 50.3 52.8

1st Routine Compulsory

Pike Jump Seat Drop ½ Twist to Seat ½ to Feet Tuck Jump Front Drop To Feet Straddle Jump Back Drop To Feet

Back Pike Tuck Jump Back Tuck Barani Tuck Pike Jump ½ to Front To Feet Straddle Jump ¾ Front Straight ½ to Feet

¾ Back Pike To Feet Tuck Jump Barani Straight Back Straight Pike Jump Barani Pike Straddle Jump ¾ Front Straight Barani Ballout Tuck

1 ¾ Front Tuck Barani Ballout Tuck Back Tuck Barani Straight Back Pike Back Straight Barani Pike Pike Jump ¾ Back Straight Cody Tuck

2nd Routine Voluntary * 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules

* 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules



Final Round * 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules




Mobility The highest level at which an athlete may enter the sport is the highest Provincial level. To enter any National or High Performance Level the athlete must meet mobility standards in the level below. Mobility standards must all be met at the same time (Total score, DD, and element requirements)

a) No penalty will apply if recommended minimum DD is not performed. b) The compulsory routine will be considered interrupted if it is not performed using the required sequence

as written above. c) This is only a summary of the regulations for complete rules refer to the FIG Code of Points, Section 5 of

the Trampoline & Tumbling Program Regulations. d) In all Provincial levels, a bonus equivalent to the DD performed will be given in voluntary and final

routines. e) All bonuses must be inputted in the scoring system in the bonus field, DD should always be kept as

performed.


Section II – Individual Trampoline / National Levels

Level National National Open Espoir Junior Senior

Mobility

Must meet National mobility

requirements in Provincial 4 to enter

Espoir MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

(Must be done together)

*Total preliminary score – Women 80.6, Men 81.2

*Required element – 1 forward or

backward somersault (7200)

with at least a 3600

of twist *Minimum DD –

Women 8.4, Men 9.0

Must meet National mobility requirements in Provincial 4 to

enter

Senior MOBILITY REQUIREMENT: (Must be done

together) *Total preliminary score – Women 82.6, Men 86.4

*Required element – 8 11o

or 811< *Minimum DD –

Women 10.2, Men 12.0

Must meet Espoir mobility

requirements in National to enter

Junior MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

(Must be done together)

*Total preliminary score – Women 82.6, Men 86.4

*Required element – 8 11o or 811<

*DD – Women 10.2, Men 12.0

Must meet Junior mobility

requirements in Espoir to enter

17-18 Senior

MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS: * Total preliminary

score – Women 92.5, Men 98.8 * DD – Women 13.3, Men 16.0

Must meet Senior mobility

requirements in National Open, or move from Junior

at age 19

Min. Age 11 19 13 15 19 (Unless 17-18 mobility

requirements are met)

Max. Age 18 None 18 18 None Recommended Min. D.D.

6.5

6.5

Women: 8.4 Men: 9.0

Women: 10.2 Men: 12.0

Women: 10.2 Men: 12.0

Max. D.D. Women: 8.8 Men: 9.4

Women: 10.9 Men: 13.1

Women: 10.9 Men: 13.1

None None

National Funding Score

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

1st Voluntary

Routine * 10 different elements which must contain at least 2700 of somersault

* FIG repetition rules * The requirements must be performed as separate elements REQUIRED ELEMENTS: 1) Back Full 2) Front Rudy 3) Barani Pike 4) 1 element landing on the front or the back 5) 1 element taking off from the front or the back

* 10 different elements which must contain at least 2700 of somersault

* FIG repetition rules * The requirements must be performed as separate elements REQUIRED ELEMENTS: 1) Back Full 2) Front Rudy 3) Barani Pike 4) 1 element landing on the front or the back 5) 1 element taking off from the


* FIG repetition rules * The requirements must be performed as separate elements REQUIRED ELEMENTS (**FIG B): 1) 1 element landing on the front or the back 2) 1 element taking off from the front or the back 3) 1 forward or backward double somersault (7200)


* FIG repetition rules * The requirements must be performed as separate elements REQUIRED ELEMENTS (**FIG B): 1) 1 element landing on the front or the back 2) 1 element taking off from the front or the back 3) 1 forward or backward double somersault (7200)

* 10 different elements which must contain at least 2700 of somersault * FIG repetition rules *Two elements will have the difficulty value added to the

total execution score. These must be identified with their DD value on the competition

card and cannot be repeated in the 2nd voluntary routine.


front or the back

with or without twist 4) 1 element with at least 5400 twist *Two elements will have the difficulty value added to the total execution score. These must be identified with their DD value on the competition card and cannot be repeated in the 2nd voluntary routine. It is possible to combine these elements with any of the 4 required elements.

with or without twist 4) 1 element with at least 5400 twist *Two elements will have the difficulty value added to the total execution score. These must be identified with their DD value on the competition card and cannot be repeated in the 2nd voluntary routine. It is possible to combine these elements with any of the 4 required elements.

2

nd Voluntary

Routine * 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements

* FIG repetition rules

REQUIRED

ELEMENT: *1 forward or backward

double somersault (7200) with or without

twist Required: * Minimum 1 skill with 7200 of somersault

* 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: 1 forward or backward somersault (7200) with or without twist

* 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 1 forward or backward double somersault (7200) with at least 3600 of twist

* 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 8 11 o or 8 11<


Final Round * 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements

* FIG repetition rules

Required: * Minimum 1 skill with 7200 of somersault





a) No penalty will apply if recommended minimum DD is not performed. b) In all levels, each element must have a minimum of 270° of somersault. c) In all levels the deduction for not completing any required element(s) is 1.0 per requirement per Execution

Judge. d) The deduction for missing elements will NOT be applied to incomplete routines. e) Time of flight is part of the score calculation in each routine for ALL National levels. f) **FIG B refers to FIG requirements for the first routine of the qualifying round for Juniors


Section III – Synchronized Trampoline / Provincial Levels

Level 1 2 3 4

Mobility None None None None

Min. Age 9 9 9 9



1.3 3.0 4.3 5.9

Max D.D. 3.0 4.3 5.9 7.2


N/A N/A N/A N/A

1st Routine Compulsory

Pike Jump Seat Drop ½ Twist to Seat ½ Twist to Feet Tuck Jump Front Drop To Feet Straddle Jump Back Drop To Feet

Back Pike Tuck Jump Back Tuck Barani Tuck Pike Jump ½ Twist to Front To Feet Straddle Jump ¾ Front Straight ½ Twist to Feet

¾ Back Pike To Feet Tuck Jump Barani Straight Back Straight Pike Jump Barani Pike Straddle Jump ¾ Front Straight Barani Ballout Tuck

1 ¾ Front Tuck Barani Ballout Tuck Back Tuck Barani Straight Back Pike Back Straight Barani Pike Pike Jump ¾ Back Straight Cody Tuck

2nd Routine Voluntary

* 1 voluntary routine of 10 different elements * FIG repetition rules




Final Round * 1 voluntary routine of 10 different elements * FIG repetition rules




a) No penalty will apply if recommended minimum DD is not performed. b) The compulsory routine will be considered interrupted if it is not performed using the required

sequence as written above. c) In all Provincial levels, a bonus equivalent to the DD performed will be given in voluntary and final

routines. d) All bonuses must be inputted in the scoring system in the bonus field, DD should always be kept

as performed. e) TRS pairs who compete in different TRA levels must compete in the higher level for TRS. No

athlete may compete TRS in a lower level than they are registered in TRA.


Section III – Synchronized Trampoline / National Levels

Level National Senior

Mobility Both athletes must meet National or National Open mobility requirements in TRA to enter

Both athletes must meet Junior or Senior mobility requirements in TRA to enter

Min. Age 11 15 (Recommended)

Max. Age None None

Min. D.D. 6.5 Women: 8.4 Men: 9.0

Max D.D. Women: 10.9 Men: 13.1

None


TBD TBD

1st Voluntary Routine

* 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules * The requirements must be performed as separate elements REQUIRED ELEMENTS: 1) Back Full 2) Rudy 3) Barani Pike 4) 1 element landing on the front or the back 5) 1 element taking off from the front or the back

* 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules * Two elements will have the difficulty value added to the total execution score. These must be identified with their DD value on the competition card and cannot be repeated in the 2nd voluntary routine.

2nd Voluntary Routine


REQUIRED ELEMENT: *1 forward or backward double somerault (7200) with or without twist


Final Round * 1 voluntary routine of 10 elements * FIG repetition rules


a) In all levels, the deduction for not completing any required element(s) is 1.0 per requirement per Execution Judge.

b) The deduction for missing elements will NOT be applied to incomplete routines. c) Time of flight is part of the score calculation in each routine for ALL National levels.


Section IV - Double-Mini Trampoline / Provincial Levels

Level 1 2 3

Mobility None None National and National Open MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

(Must be done together) *Total preliminary or final

score – 59.7 Required element from the

round used for the score – 1 element with 7200 of

somersault *Minimum DD for two passes from the round used for the

score – 4.5

Min. Age 9 9 9

Max. Age None None None

Min. D.D. 0.2 0.7 1.0

Max D.D. 0.7 1.3 2.5

Provincial Qualifying Score 56.3 56.9 58.1

Preliminary Round * 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 1 element of 0.2 or higher in each preliminary pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS: * 2 saltos in one preliminary pass * 1 element of 0.7 or higher in each preliminary pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS: * 1 element of 0.9 or higher in one preliminary pass * 2 saltos or one double in each preliminary pass

Final Round * 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 1 element of 0.2 or higher in each final pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 1 salto in each final pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 2 saltos or one double in each final pass

a) No penalty will apply if recommended minimum DD is not performed. b) The FIG landing zone must be used at all competitions in Canada. c) In all levels, the deduction for not completing any required element(s) is 1.0 per requirement per

Execution Judge d) The deduction for missing elements will NOT be applied to incomplete passes.


Section IV - Double-Mini Trampoline / National Levels

Level National National Open Espoir Junior Senior

Mobility Must meet National mobility requirements in Provincial 3 to enter. Mobility standard may be met in either preliminary or final round. Espoir MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (Must be done together) Total preliminary or final score – Women 61.9, Men 62.6 Minimum DD for 2 passes from the round used for the score - Women 6.7 Men 7.1

Must meet National mobility requirements in Provincial 3 to enter. Mobility standard may be met in either preliminary or final round. Senior MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (Must be done together) Total preliminary or final score – Women 64.0, Men 65.6 Minimum DD for 2 passes from the round used for the score - Women 8.8 Men 10.8

Must meet Espoir mobility requirements in National to enter. Mobility standard may be met in either preliminary or final round. Junior MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (Must be done together) Total preliminary or final score – Women 64.0, Men 65.6 Minimum DD for 2 passes from the round used for the score - Women 8.8 Men 10.8

Must meet Junior mobility requirements in Provincial 3 to enter. Mobility standard may be met in either preliminary or final round. 17-18 Senior MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS:(Must be done together) Total preliminary or final score – Women 66.8, Men 70.8 Minimum DD for 2 passes from the round used for the score - Women 11.6 Men 15.6

Must meet Senior mobility requirements in National Open, or move from Junior at age 19. Mobility standard may be met in either preliminary or final round.

Min. Age 11 19 13 15 19 (Unless 17-18 mobility

requirements are met)

Max. Age 18 None 18 18 None


1.8 1.8 3.5 W: 4.4 M: 5.2 W: 4.4 M: 5.2

Recommended Max D.D.

3.7 Women: Men:

4.8 5.6

Women: Men:

4.8 5.6

None None


TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD


Preliminary Round

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS: *1 double salto in each preliminary pass *1 element of 1.2 or higher in each preliminary pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS: *1 double salto in each pass *1 element of 1.2 or higher in each preliminary pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENT: * Minimum 1 double salto in each preliminary pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS: * Minimum 1 double salto in each preliminary pass * 1 double salto to double salto (or better) in one preliminary pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS For Women: *Minimum 1 double salto in each preliminary pass *1 double salto to double salto (or better) in one preliminary pass REQUIRED ELEMENT For Men: *Double salto to double salto (or better) in each preliminary pass

Final Round * 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules

REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 1 element of 1.2 or higher in each final pass

* 2 voluntary passes * FIG repetition rules

REQUIRED ELEMENT: * 1 element of 1.2 or higher in each final pass


REQUIRED ELEMENT: * Minimum 1 double salto in final each pass


REQUIRED ELEMENT: * Minimum 1 double salto in each final pass


REQUIRED ELEMENTS For Women: *Minimum 1 double salto in each final pass *1 double salto to double salto (or better) In one final pass REQUIRED ELEMENT For Men: *Double salto to double salto (or better) in each final pass

a) In all levels, each element must have 360° of somersault, if not the pass will be interrupted. b) In all levels the deduction for not completing any required element(s) is 1.0 per requirement per Execution

Judge. c) The deduction for missing elements will NOT be applied to incomplete passes. d) The FIG landing zone MUST be used at all competitions in Canada.


Section V – Tumbling / Provincial Levels

Level 1 2 3 4

Mobility

None None None National and National Open MOBILITY

REQUIREMENTS: (Must be done together)

*Total preliminary score – 50.7

*Minimum DD – 2.7 in the voluntary pass in

preliminary round

Min. Age 9 9 9 9



1.0 1.4 2.1 2.2

Max D.D. 1.4 1.6 2.4 2.9


52.3 52.6 49.5 49.6

Compulsory Pass Round off Backspring Backspring Backspring Backspring (Followed by a straight jump**)

Round off Whip Backspring Backspring Backspring (Followed by a straight jump**)

Round off Whip Backspring Backspring Backspring Backspring Backspring Back Pike

Round off Whip Whip Backspring Backspring Backspring Backspring Back Straight

** In Provincial 1 and 2, the straight jump is judged as part of the landing (not like an element). Therefore, if the straight jump is not executed, a deduction of 1.0 for missing requirement will be applied.

Voluntary Pass *1 voluntary pass of 5 elements * FIG repetition rules Min. 0 salto Max. 1 salto *No element with twist ***Bonus: 0.3 per whip

*1 voluntary pass of 5 elements * FIG repetition rules Min. 1 salto Max. 2 saltos *Maximum element of 0.7 ***Bonus: 0.3 per whip

*1 voluntary pass of 8

elements * FIG repetition rules Min. 2 saltos Max. 4 saltos *Maximum element of 0.7 ***Bonus: 0.3 per whip


elements * FIG repetition rules Min. 3 saltos Max. 5 saltos *Maximum element of 1.1 ***Bonus: 0.3 per whip Whips must be connected to receive bonus

*** In the voluntary pass, whips can be placed anywhere with the exception of the last element

Final Round *1 pass of 5 elements *FIG repetition rules Min. 0 salto Max. 1 salto *No element with twist

*1 pass of 5 elements *FIG repetition rules Min. 1 salto Max. 2 saltos *Maximum element of 0.7

*1 pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules Min. 2 saltos Max. 4 saltos *Maximum element of 0.7

1st voluntary pass


elements *FIG repetition rules Min. 3 saltos Max. 5 saltos


***Bonus: 0.3 per whip



*Maximum element of 1.1 ***Bonus: 0.3 per whip *whips must be connected to receive bonus *Recommended min DD: 2.2 Maximum DD: 2.9 2nd voluntary pass *1 pass of 3 elements *FIG repetition rules Min. 1 saltos Max. 2 saltos *Max element of 2.0 *Bonus: 1.0 for double back tuck ***Bonus: 0.3 per whip *Recommended min DD: 1.3 Maximum DD 2.5

*** In the final pass, whips can be placed anywhere with the exception of the last element

a) No penalty will apply if recommended minimum DD is not performed. b) In P1 and P2, the straight jump is judged as part of the landing (not an element). c) All 8 element passes, as well as Final pass in Level A, must take off from the track and land in the landing

area. The deduction will be as per FIG rules. d) The compulsory pass will be considered interrupted if it is not performed using the required sequence

written above. e) In all levels the deduction for not completing any element requirement(s) is 1.0 per requirement per

Execution Judge. f) There will be a 1.0 deduction for performing a restricted move taken by each Execution Judge; however,

the athlete will still get the DD for the element up to the maximum for the level. g) The deduction for missing elements will NOT be applied to incomplete passes. h) Ontario Rule / Interruption of the Pass: a one foot landing will not be terminated, instead a 1.0 deduction

will be taken from each Execution Judge. i) All bonuses must be inputted in the scoring system in the bonus field, DD should always be kept as

performed.


Section V – Tumbling / National Levels

Level National National Open Junior Open Senior

Mobility

Must meet National mobility requirements in Provincial 4 to enter Junior Open MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (Must be done together): Women: *Total preliminary score – 54.4 *Two pass total DD – 7.3+ * Element required – 1 double salto in one preliminary pass Men: *Total preliminary score – 54.9 *Two pass total DD – 7.8+ * Element required – 1 double salto in each preliminary pass

Must meet National mobility requirements in Provincial 4 to enter Junior Open MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (Must be done together): Women: *Total preliminary score – 54.4 *Two pass total DD – 7.3+ * Element required – 1 double salto in one preliminary pass Men: *Total preliminary score – 54.9 *Two pass total DD – 7.8+

* Element required – 1 double salto in each preliminary pass

Must meet Junior Open mobility requirements in National to enter Must be done together): Women: *Total preliminary score – 55.9 *Two pass total DD – 8.8+ * Element required – 1 twisting double in the 2nd voluntary pass Men: *Total preliminary score – 57.8 *Two pass total DD – 10.7+ * Element required – 1 double salto in transition in one preliminary pass

Must meet Senior mobility requirements in Junior to enter

Min. Age 11 17 13 17

Max. Age 16 None None None


2.6 2.6 See below See below

Max D.D. 4.5 4.5 None None


TBD TBD TBD TBD

1st Voluntary Pass

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *Minimum of 4 saltos REQUIRED ELEMENT: *1 element of 0.9 or higher in one prelim pass *Bonus: 0.7 for full twist in transition Maximum bonus per pass 1.0

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *Minimum of 4 saltos REQUIRED ELEMENT: *1 element of 0.9 or higher in one preliminary pass *Bonus: 0.7 for full twist in transition Maximum bonus per pass 1.0

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS: Women: *1 element of 2.0 or higher *1 full twist in transition in 1 preliminary pass *Recommended Min DD 3.9 Max DD None Men: *1 element of 2.0 or higher *Recommended Min DD 3.9 Max DD None

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *FIG saulto pass requirements REQUIRED ELEMENTS: Women: *1 element of 2.0 or higher *Recommended Min DD 4.1 Max DD None Men: *1 double salto in transition in one preliminary pass *Recommended Min DD 5.6


Max DD None

2nd Voluntary Pass

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *Minimum of 4 saltos REQUIRED ELEMENT: *Minimum 1 element with 3600 of twist *1 element of 0.9 or higher in one preliminary pass *Bonus: 0.7 for full twist in transition Maximum bonus per pass 1.0

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *Minimum of 4 saltos REQUIRED ELEMENT: *Minimum 1 element with 3600 of twist *1 element of 0.9 or higher in one preliminary pass *Bonus: 0.7 for full twist in transition Maximum bonus per pass 1.0

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules REQUIRED ELEMENTS: Women: *1 full twist in transition in one preliminary pass *Recommended Min DD 3.4 Max DD None Men: *1 element with at least 3600 of twist *1 element of 2.0 or higher *Recommended Min DD 3.9 Max DD None

*1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *FIG twisting pass requirements REQUIRED ELEMENTS Women: *1 element of 2.0 or higher *Recommended Min DD 4.7 Max DD None Men: *1 double salto in transition in one preliminary pass *Recommended Min DD 5.1

Max DD None

Final Round 1st Voluntary Pass *1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *Minimum of 4 saltos REQUIRED ELEMENT: *1 element of 0.9 or higher *Bonus: 0.7 for full twist in transition Maximum bonus per pass 1.0 2nd Final Pass *1 voluntary pass of 3 elements *FIG repetition rules *Bonus: 1.0 for any double salto

1st Voluntary Pass *1 voluntary pass of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules *Minimum of 4 saltos REQUIRED ELEMENT: *1 element of 0.9 or higher *Bonus: 0.7 for full twist in transition Maximum bonus per pass 1.0 2nd Final Pass *1 voluntary pass of 3 elements *FIG repetition rules *Bonus: 1.0 for any double salto

*2 voluntary passes of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules Women: Recommended Min. DD 3.4 Max DD None

Men: Recommended Min. DD 4.1 Max DD None

*2 voluntary passes of 8 elements *FIG repetition rules Women: Recommended Min. DD 4.1 Max DD None

Men: Recommended Min. DD 5.1 Max DD None


Section V – Tumbling / National Levels

a) No penalty will apply if recommended minimum DD is not performed. b) In all levels the deduction for not completing any required element(s) is 1.0 per requirement per Execution

Judge. c) The deduction for missing elements and/or performing below minimum DD will NOT be applied to

incomplete passes d) All bonuses must be input in the bonus field, DD should always be kept as performed.


Section VI – Trampoline Interclub Competitive Guidelines

1) Competitive Environment: A safe and controlled competitive environment must be provided for the

participants and others involved in the competition. 2) Equipment Standards: Safe and adequate equipment must be provided. Please refer to the equipment and

venue standards in the most current T & T Technical Rules and Regulations. Any modifications to existing standards and specifications must be listed on the sanction form when applying to host.

3) Minimum Age: The required minimum age is as of December 31, 2013.

4) Competition Requirements: It is required that the attached Interclub Trampoline Requirements be used. 5) Judging Requirements: It is required that three (3) judges are on the panel, a ‘Chair of the Judge’s Panel’

(may also DD Judge), and two ‘Execution Judges’. Each judge must be an active Gymnastics Ontario certified judge. Judges must follow the Judge’s Dress Code at Interclub competitions.

6) Coaching Certification Requirements: All coaches must be fully certified with a minimum of NCCP Level

Two (2) Trampoline. 7) Sanctioning Process: Sanction requests must be submitted to G.O., Attention: Program Manager, by

November 1st. The Program Manager and the T & T T.C. Chairperson will review sanction requests and the

host club can expect a written response to their request within three (3) weeks. Incomplete sanction requests will not be reviewed and will be returned to the host club.

8) Sanction Request Must Include:

A completed sanction request form (Section J)

A copy of the draft Call to Meet

A complete set of the competitive requirements being used

A description of the equipment being used.

A sanction fee of $50 for a 1 calendar day competition / $100 for 2 or 3 calendar day competition

Comply with all other requirements listed on the Event Sanction form. 9) Host clubs should try to avoid having adults and teenagers competing in the same categories as younger

children. If there are enough entries, the categories above should be divided by age. 10) All other rules are as stated in the most current T & T Technical Rules and Regulations and as per FIG and

G.C.G. rules and regulations. 11) Additional Recommended Interclub Rules: a) Intermediate straight jumps: 0.5 point deduction taken by Execution Judges for each occurrence.

Intermediate straight jumps should not be counted as elements at Interclub level. If a jumper continues the routine doing ten non-straight jump elements the jumper will not be deducted for doing too many elements. Poorly executed straddle jumps should not be called straight jumps at this level, (leave that to the Execution Judges).

b) Interrupted routine: 1.0 deduction taken by Execution Judges. If the jumper continues from the point of interruption, (e.g. after touching the mat, or doing a wrong Compulsory element, etc.), the Execution Judges will continue judging and will take an additional 1.0 deduction, on the instruction the Chair of the Judges’ Panel. If the jumper stops the routine, (forgets routine, lands on mat, etc.), they will be given the opportunity to start over with a 1.0 deduction from each Execution Judge (maximum of three (3) attempts with a 1.0 deduction for each attempt).

c) Landing deduction: 1.0 deduction taken by Execution Judges for a one foot landing.


Section VI – Trampoline Interclub Competitive Guidelines

12) Interclub level athletes are permitted to participate at Interclub competitions in Provincial levels (if offered at

that event), they need not be registered as a Provincial level athlete. 13) Degree of Difficulty cards will not be required for any Interclub level 14) Interclub Meet Calculation Time

Individual Trampoline (masters included) 1.125 minute per athlete for specific warm up (15 minute minimum) 2.25 minute per athlete for competition (no one touch)

Synchronized Trampoline 1.5 minute per athlete for specific warm up (15 minute minimum) 1.5 minute per athlete for competition (no one touch) Double-Mini Trampoline 1.0 minute per athlete for specific warm up (10 minute minimum) 1.5 minute per athlete for competition (no one touch) Tumbling 1.0 minute per athlete for specific warm up (10 minute minimum) 1.5 minute per athlete for competition (no one touch) Stretch (for all) = 15 minutes before specific warm up 15) Trampoline Interclub Routines & Requirements

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Doub

le M

ini

First Pass

Mount Straight Jump Straight Jump Straight Jump

Spotter Tuck Jump Tuck Jump Tuck Jump

Dismount Straddle or Pike

Jump Front Tuck Barani Tuck

Second Pass

Mount Straight Jump Straight Jump Straight Jump

Spotter Straddle or Pike

Jump Straddle or Pike

Jump Back Tuck

Dismount Tuck Jump Front Pike Tuck Jump

Tra

mpo

line


First Routine

1 Pike Jump Pike Jump Back Tuck

2 Seat Drop Seat Drop Tuck Jump

3 ½ Twist to Seat ½ Twist to Seat Seat Drop

4 ½ Twist to Feet ½ Twist to Feet ½ Twist to Seat

5 Tuck Jump Tuck Jump ½ Twist to Feet

6 Front Drop Front Drop Pike Jump

7 To Feet To Feet ½ Twist to Front

8 Straddle Jump Straddle Jump To Feet

9 Back Drop Back Drop Straddle Jump

10 To Feet To Feet Front Tuck or Barani Tuck


Second Recommended Routine

1 Back Drop Back Tuck Back Straight

2 To Feet Tuck Jump Tuck Jump

3 Tuck Jump Seat Drop Back Tuck

4 Seat Drop ½ Twist to Seat Barani Tuck

5 ½ Twist to Feet ½ Twist to Feet Pike Jump

6 Pike Jump Pike Jump Seat Drop

7 Front Drop

½ Twist to Front Drop Swivel Hips

8 To Feet To Feet ½ Twist to Feet

9 Straddle Jump Straddle Jump Straddle Jump

10 Jump Full Turn (1.0

Total DD) Front Pike/Barani

(1.6 Total DD) Barani Straight (2.5 Total

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Min DD: None Min DD: 0.7 Min DD: 1.4

Max DD: 1.0 Max DD: 1.6 Max DD: 3.5

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First Routine

1 Pike Jump Pike Jump

2 Seat Drop Seat Drop 10 elements consisting of:

3 To Feet Swivel Hips

4 Tuck Jump ½ Twist to Feet Back Full or Rudy

5 ½ Twist Jump Tuck Jump 3/4 Front or Back (Free)

6 Straddle Jump Front Drop Barani Ball-out (Free)

7 Seat Drop To Feet or Cody (Free)

8 ½ Twist to Feet Straddle Jump 9 Stretched Jump Back Drop

10 Stop Bounce Half Twist to Feet

Second Routine

10 elements 10 elements 10 elements

No Minimum DD Minimum one salto Minimum of seven saltos

Maximum DD of 1.0 Minimum DD of 1.0 Minimum DD of 4.0

Maximum DD of 4.5 No Maximum DD

Athletes must be 19 years of age by the end of the competitive season(2013). An age bonus of

Age/10 will be added to both the first and second routine ([2013-Year of Birth]/10)

These routines and requirements are rules and not recommendations effective November 1, 2013 for all

Gymnastics Ontario sanctioned competitions.


Section VII – Tumbling Interclub Competition Guidelines

1) Competitive Environment

A safe and controlled competitive environment must be provided for the participants and others involved in the competition.

2) Equipment Standards

Safe and adequate equipment must be provided. Please refer to the equipment and venue standards in the most current T & T Technical Rules and Regulations. Modifications to existing standards and specifications must be listed on the sanction form when applying to host. (i.e. type of track, type of landing area, ramp specifications).

3) Minimum Age: The required minimum age is as of December 31, 2013. 4) Competition Requirements

It is required that the attached Interclub Tumbling requirements be used. 5) Judging Requirements

It is required that three (3) judges are on the panel, a ‘Chair of the Judge’s Panel’ (may also DD Judge), and two ‘Execution Judges’. Each judge must be an active Gymnastics Ontario certified Judge. Judges must follow the Judge’s Dress Code at Interclub competitions.

6) Coaching Certification Requirements

All coaches must be fully certified with a minimum of NCCP Level Two (2) Gymnastics or Trampoline. 7) Sanctioning Process

Sanction requests must be submitted to Gymnastics Ontario (attention: T & T Technical Program Manager) by November 1

st. The T & T Technical Program Manager and the T & T T.C. Chairperson will

review sanction requests and the host club can expect a written response to their request within three (3) weeks. Incomplete sanction requests will not be reviewed and will be returned to the host club.

Sanction requests must include:

A completed sanction request form (Section J)

A copy of the draft Call to Meet

A complete set of the competitive requirements being used.

A sanction fee of $50 for a 1 calendar day competition / $100 for 2 or 3 calendar day competition

Comply with all other requirements listed on the Event Sanction form. 8) Additional Recommended Interclub Rules: a) Degree of Difficulty card’s will not be required for any Interclub levels.

b) Failure to perform a power hurdle is a 0.5 deduction from each Execution Judge instead of a 1.0 for “failure to meet the routine requirements”. c) A one foot landing will receive a 1.0 deduction from each Execution Judge instead of termination. d) In all passes that require a straight jump, the straight jump will be judged. e) There will be a 1.0 deduction for performing a restricted move taken by each Execution Judge. f) In all levels the deduction for not completing any element requirement(s) is 1.0 per requirement per Execution Judge. g) The deduction for missing required elements will be 1.0 per missing element. h) There is no minimum number of elements required for a score.


Section VII – Tumbling Interclub Competition Guidelines

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First Pass

Hurtle, Round off Hurtle, Round off Hurtle, Round off Any pass or

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Back Handspring Two Back

Handsprings Three Back Handsprings

Must hand in goal to judges

Straight Jump Straight Jump Straight Jump

Must achieve

goal for an award

Second Pass

Run, Round off Run, Round off Run, Round off

Two Back Handsprings Three Back Handsprings Four Back Handsprings

Striaght Jump Straight Jump Straight Jump

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Run, Round off Run, Round off

Back Handspring Two Back Handsprings

Back Tuck or Pike Back Tuck or Pike

All other rules are as stated in this Technical Rules and Regulations Manual and as per the current GCG and F.I.G rules and regulations.


Section VIII – Tour Selection - TRI, TUM & DMT

Date: TBD Date: TBD Location: TBD Athlete Eligibility: TBD Provincial Tour Team: TBD National Tour Team: TBD Competition: TBD Coach Selection: TBD Tour Information: TBD


Section IX – Elite Ontario / Ontario Championships

1. General a) Elite Ontario Championships are provided for National level athletes. b) Ontario Championships are provided for Provincial level athletes. c) All Provincial TRA, TUM and DMT athletes must compete in a minimum of two (2) Ontario Cups to be

eligible to compete at Ontario Championships. d) All Provincial TRA, TUM and DMT athletes must attain one (1) Provincial Qualifying Score, for their

respective category, based on a qualifying round score, at the Ontario Cups to be eligible to compete at Ontario Championships.

e) It is the responsibility of each club to register their athletes for Elite Ontario Championships and or Ontario Championships. It is the responsibility of the T & T T.C. to determine whether athletes have qualified for Ontario Championships. Clubs are encouraged to verify that the list of qualified athletes is correct and to notify the Program Manager of any discrepancies.

f) Awards: i. It is recommended that awards at Elite Ontario Championships and or Ontario Championships be

presented by Judges and/or attending dignitaries. ii. TRA, TUM, DMT and TRS, medals will be given to the top three (3) all-around in each level and

ribbons for fourth (4th) to eighth (8

th) place. FIG tie breaking rules will apply.

iii. Frank Juhasz Trophy – TRA Only: The Frank Juhasz Trophy is a National stream TRA club award. It is awarded at Elite Ontario Championships. The Trampoline Coaching Chairperson will be responsible for determining the winning club of the Frank Juhasz Trophy. The winning club is determined by adding a club’s top three (3) scores from any National stream category (with a maximum of two (2) scores from any one (1) category) from any of the Ontario Cups to the club’s top three (3) scores from any National stream category from Elite Ontario Championships (with a maximum of two (2) scores from any one (1) category).

iv. Kingston Cup – TRA Only: The Kingston Cup is a Provincial stream TRA club award. It is awarded at Ontario Championships. The Trampoline Coaching Chairperson will be responsible for determining the winning club of the Kingston Cup. The winning club is determined by adding a club’s top three (3) scores from any Provincial stream category (with a maximum of two (2) scores from any one (1) category) from any of the Ontario Cups to the club’s top three (3) scores from any Provincial stream category from Ontario Championships (with a maximum of two (2) scores from any one (1) category).

g) Out-of-province athletes will receive duplicate medals and ribbons at Ontario Championships. They will not bump Ontario athletes.

h) G.O. shall provide medals and ribbons for Elite Ontario Championships and Ontario Championships, but the host club shall incur all costs.

i) Petitions affecting Ontario Championships qualification must be submitted in writing immediately following the final selection event.

j) It is the responsibility of the T & T Program Manager together with the Judging Chairperson for TRA and TUM and the Trampoline & Tumbling Technical Committee to create the competition schedule.


Section X – Eastern Canadian Championships

TRI, TUM & DMT

1) The Ontario delegation will be comprised of the following individuals;

TRA & TUM Level 4: may enter up to ? female and ? male gymnasts per discipline TRA & TUM Level 3: may enter up to ? female and ? male gymnasts per discipline TRA & TUM Level 2: may enter up to ? female and ? male gymnasts per discipline TRA & TUM Level 1: may enter up to ? female and ? male gymnasts per discipline DMT Level 3: may enter up to ? female and ? male gymnasts per discipline DMT Level 2: may enter up to ? female and ? male gymnasts per discipline DMT Level 1: may enter up to ? female and ? male gymnasts per discipline If an athlete declines the spot on the team then the next ranked athlete from the ranking list will be offered the spot, the alternate will only be named from the 1

st alternate and 2

nd alternate ranked athlete positions,

no additional ranked athletes shall be considered if either of these athlete(s) were to decline the spot. 2) The second Ontario Cup results will be the only qualifier used to determine the Ontario Team for

Eastern Canadian Championships 3) Athletes and coaches who have qualified for the Eastern Canadian Championships team must

hand in all their medical forms, waivers and cheque by the conclusion of the second Ontario Cup if they are planning on attending. Tracksuit sizing and gymsuit measurements will also be completed on site.

4) Once the team is selected an athlete may not move up a level until after the event (ie. Easterns) otherwise they will forfeit their spot on the team

5) The selection competitions will follow the Gymnastics Ontario Provincial level rules as per the current “Technical Rules and Regulations”.

6) All Ontario delegates (gymnasts, coaches and judges) must be registered with G.O. 7) Coaches must be fully certified at a minimum of Level 2 if they have athletes who are levels 1, 2 or 3.

Coaches must hold their Trampoline level 3 Technical if they have any level 4 athletes. Trampoline and DMT coaches must be certified in Trampoline while Tumbling coaches can hold certification in either Trampoline or Artistic Gymnastics.

8) All athletes must compete in a minimum of two (2) Ontario Cups to be eligible to be named to the Eastern Canadian Championships Team.

9) All athletes must be nine (9) years of age as of December 31, the year of Eastern Canadian Championships.

10) Petitions will not be accepted. 11) There are no Finals at Eastern Canadian Championship selection events. 12) The Level ? category for TRA, TUM & DMT shall be split into two separate categories for athletes named

to the Eastern Canadian Championships Team. This decision is pending 13) In all disciplines of TRA / TUM & DMT athletes are not eligible for funding. 14) Each club shall be responsible for managing their own club’s athlete(s), (in and out of gym supervision),

as per the Gymnastics Ontario guidelines for Team Managers. The Head of Delegation shall coordinate with club coaches / managers the Ontario Team rules. Any club who does not send a coach or manager to coach on the floor and or supervise their athlete(s) must make arrangements with another club to do so, otherwise this athlete(s) will not be permitted to register or attend.

15) All athletes, coaches and judges will be registered for Eastern Canadian Championships by Gymnastics Ontario, including accommodation if selecting this option.

16) Each club is responsible for arranging their own travel to Eastern Canadian Championships, including transportation to and from the host city, airport, hotel and competition venue.

17) Each athlete and coach must purchase an Ontario gym-suit / singlet & longs and tracksuit. 18) Each athlete registration fee will include cost-sharing for the funding of the judges Ontario is required to

send. The cost-sharing amount will be 50% of the budgeted expense; the balance will be paid from the sanction fees budget.


Section XI – Canadian Championships

1. Ontario Delegation Athlete Selection

All members of the Ontario Delegation to Canadian Championships shall be selected according to the following criteria for TRA / TRS / TUM & DMT;

a) All athletes must compete at a minimum of two Ontario Cups and/or Elite Ontario Championships. b) Senior National Team Members who are ranked, and have achieved the National Team standard on the

GCG most current ranking list, may opt to attend only two Ontario competitions (Ontario Cup(s) and/or Elite Ontario Championships). An athlete must maintain their ranking when selection of eligible athletes is determined. They may petition to substitute one (1) score from a GCG team International meet which has conflicted with an Ontario competition (no further substituting of scores will be permitted, regardless of the athlete`s performance), occurring within the current season from November 15 through to May 1.

c) Any athlete who has not competed at a minimum of two Ontario Cups and/or Elite Ontario Championships must submit a written petition to the T & T T.C., through the Program Manager.

d) All qualified delegates and or petitions (non-medical or medical) for Canadian Championships received are subject to approval by the Ontario T & T T.C. as per items 1. a) to d).

e) The T & T T.C. will review the scores; names will be announced within forty-eight hours after the conclusion of Elite Ontario Championships.

f) All coaches and athletes have twenty-four hours from the time names are announced to check the ranking and identify any possible errors and to address those errors with the Program Manager.

g) After all errors and petitions have been addressed, the eligible Ontario delegates become official and will not be changed.

h) GCG will announce participants for Team Finals at Canadian Championships. (Please note that this does not refer to individual finals.)

2. Funding Criteria: TRA / TUM & DMT

In addition to “Ontario Athlete Delegation Selection” # 1 a) to f), funded members of the Ontario Delegation to Canadian Championships shall be selected according to the following criteria;

a) Financial support for Ontario delegates is subject to change depending on funding levels. b) Being selected to the Ontario delegation does not guarantee funding. c) There are no petitions for funding, with the exception of senior athletes; Rule # 1 b). d) An athlete who qualifies for two (2) funded spots will only be eligible to receive one (1) funded position.

A TRA / DMT or TUM / DMT athlete who is qualified for two funded spots will be awarded either the TRA or TUM funded spot. A TRA / TUM athlete who is qualified for two funded spots will be awarded the funding spot that he / she is highest ranked on either the TRA or TUM ranking list to determine the funding spot earned, in the event of a tie on the ranking list the Technical Committee will name the funded spot awarded to the athlete.

e) The following levels are eligible for funding; Senior Junior Espoir National Open National Funding spots shall be allocated to each discipline using the following formula; the total # of qualified athletes in each discipline (TRA, TRS, TUM & DMT) shall be divided by the total # of all athletes qualified for Canadian Championships (TRA, TRS, TUM & DMT combined) giving a percentage for each discipline’s eligible number of funded spots. Next, the total number of funded spots (TBA, 42 in 2012) shall be multiplied by the resulting total percentage for each individual discipline. The total(s) shall result in the eligible number of funded spots, rounded to the nearest number, for each individual discipline.

f) The maximum number of funded spots to be awarded shall be the top ? in each discipline, except TRS as per Section XI, 2. g), and in each gender for TRA, TRS, TUM & DMT. If a discipline has unused funded spots then those spots shall be proportionately awarded to another discipline.

g) Only the number one ranked team in TRS shall be eligible for funding in each level. h) TRS athletes who have qualified for funding in TRA shall not be eligible for additional funding.


i) Only named Team Coaches will be eligible for G.O. funding. j) Listed below is the priority sequence for TRA / TUM & DMT, starting with A, then B, next C and so forth

and returning to A, etcetera, until the number of eligible funding spots for Canadian Championships for each discipline has been allocated. If there are an odd number of funded spots then the final spot shall be split and each athlete shall be eligible for 50% of the funded amount.

Athletes TRA / DMT

Women Men

Senior A A

Junior B B

Espoir C C

National Open D D

National E E

TUM

Women Men

Senior A A

Junior Open B B

National Open C C

National D D

TRS Senior A A National B B

Coaches TRA TUM DMT

All Levels Combined 1 1 1

As per the G.O. “Coaches Selection Policy” Team Coaches will be ranked and selected based on the following; All eligible coaches with athletes in these levels will be ranked based on the “Coaches Selection Policy”; one for each discipline. Genders are combined when determining points earned per club.

3. Ranking Criteria for Funding

All TRA athletes will have a ranking score calculated based on the following results and who have attained the funding criteria, will be eligible for funding;

Of the two (2) Ontario Cups and/or Elite Ontario Championships in the current competitive season;

a) The two (2) best Qualifying Round scores from any of the Ontario Cup(s) and/or Elite Ontario Championships, with the exception of senior athletes; Rule # 1 b).

All TUM & DMT athletes will have a ranking score calculated based on the following results and who have attained the funding criteria, will be eligible for funding;


Of the two (2) Ontario Cups and Elite Ontario Championships in the current competitive season;

a) The two (2) best Qualifying Round scores from any of the Ontario Cup(s) and/or Elite Ontario Championships, with the exception of senior athletes; Rule # 1 b), PLUS;

b) The one (1) best Finals score from any of the Ontario Cup(s) and or Elite Ontario Championships,

with the exception of senior athletes; Rule # 1 b). For TRA / TUM & DMT: In the case of a tie, the best all-around score (Qualifying Round plus Finals) from Ontario Championships will be used to break a tie. If there was still a tie then

F.I.G. tie breaking rules would apply using the results from the qualifying round of the Ontario Championships.

4. Team Travel for Funded Athletes

Members of the Ontario Delegation who are receiving funding from G.O. to attend Canadian Championships will only be given two travel options:

a) Travel with Team (as per G.O. organization) and assume costs outlined by G.O. b) Secure separate flight. Designated time for arrival and meeting up with Managers must be adhered to

(i.e. anyone securing a separate flight must arrive on a designated day and report to a manager by a designated time). Will still be a part of the G.O. accommodation, team functions and other costs outlined by G.O.

5. General Ranking Criteria for Athletes

The purpose of the general ranking criteria is to ensure that there is always a system in place to rank athletes for selection to an event when time restraints have not allowed for the T & T T.C. to establish specific selection criteria. Specific criteria will always supersede the general ranking criteria.

a) The team will be determined after athletes have been ranked using their two (2) best scores attained

during the current competitive season. The T & T T.C. will also review petitions. If there have been no qualifying competitions during the current competitive season, Provincial stream athletes will be ranked according to their scores from Ontario Championships and National stream athletes will be ranked according to their scores from Canadian Championships. Ties will be broken as per FIG.

b) All financial support for athletes, coaches and judges selected as team members is subject to change pending funding levels.

c) Scores from a FIG event, which occurred within the current selection time frame, may also be used by the Technical Committee to rank athletes for any individual or team selection.




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