Newsletter 3

We also highlighted the change in Article 7.4.6. In all cases, the D Jury is to make decisions based on gymnastics sense and in the interests of the sport of gymnastics. In the previous Code Art 5.1.c, highlighted that “when in doubt, give the benefit of that doubt to the gymnast”. This often led to inaccurate and therefore unfair scores. Judges are being directed that, if in doubt, not to give recognition and to leave the opportunity for coaches to inquire.

It has become evident that dismounts have progressed to a level that poses potential safety concerns. The FIG Executive Committee has approved placing a maximum cap of 0.5 for the dismount element group on Pommel Horse, Rings, Parallel Bars and Horizontal Bar. More specifically, the element group value will equal the value of the dismount performed, with a maximum value of 0.5. (A = 0.1, B = 0.2, C = 0.3, D = 0.4, E = 0.5, F = 0.5, etc.)

This alignment with all other element groups will remove the perception of a “double benefit” of performing high-difficulty dismounts (i.e. receiving both the dismount value and a disproportionately higher element group value).

Following consultation with Continental Technical Committees and Coaches, the MTC has reviewed the impact of the dismount changes on the development of Junior exercises. Therefore, in the interest of gymnast safety, the MTC has decided to apply a red dot to all triple salto elements for Junior gymnasts. This includes all dismounts and triple saltos within a Floor Exercise routine. These are now prohibited elements.

During the Junior World Championships stick bonus was awarded 108 times from the 843 exercises performed. There were 22 requests for a review of stick bonus which led to 10 changed scores. While evaluating stick bonus, if the gymnast raises his heels or toes to maintain balance, then no stick bonus will be awarded.

In the case of a fall upon landing, deductions for steps, low landing, and the fall would be capped at 1.0. Other deductions such as lack of preparation, feet apart on landing, etc. would still be taken.

For Double Salto Forward Piked to receive full value, the knees must remain straight (up to 45° leg bend) up to the point where the back is horizontal to the ground during the second salto. This element has detailed specifications defined in the Judge Support System (JSS/Fujitsu). See Definition.

All corner transitions must be different from each other or a −0.30 neutral deduction will be applied (one time), taken by the D jury. Variations in turns, rolls, jumps with straight or bent legs, kneeling, and others may contribute towards unique transitions. The enclosed video captures examples of the types of permitted transitions. Additional variations may also be acceptable.

All variations of the Stag Leap with 1/1 or 1/2 turn will no longer fulfill the Jump/Leap requirement.

During the performance of a handstand dismount, if the gymnast reaches a handstand and then has a major error during the upgrade (turn/travel in handstand) no additional increase in value will be awarded for the upgrade, but the element will receive the value of the element to handstand.

Complex elements (i.e. elements with more than one circle) may not be combined with handstands to achieve increased value. Flops, Combined Elements, etc. to handstand will be treated as two elements:

For example:

• Stockli HS = C
• Bertoncelj to HS = D.
• Circle on one pommel, Stockli to HS = Two elements (B + C)
• SSLL S to Handstand = E + C
• 1/1 spindle to handstand – Two elements
• Pinheiro to handstand – Two elements

Hold positions with open hands may be deducted for false grip if the wrists are on top of the Rings.

• False Grip = 0.1 Deduction
• Good Grip = 0.0 Deduction

From stand, jump to L-sit and from upper arm, kip to support will be deducted as a compositional error.

A Felge to support must be completed with the body at horizontal or above. An angle of up to 45º below horizontal will have a small deduction and below 45º will incur a medium deduction.

During Bhavsar and Moy type elements if the gymnast hits the floor the element will not be recognized.

Elements connected to Healy (such as Makutz) are considered a single element when there is only one hand change prior to the Healy. If there are two hand changes prior to the Healy, then this will result in two elements.

A Winkler or Pogorelov (Element II.42) must be performed with a straight body up to the point where the feet pass nearest to the bar. If the body is bent more than 45° prior to the feet passing the bar, the element will receive D value and a 0.3 deduction for non-distinct position.

2025 MAG CoP: Flight elements always receive value if a distinct hang phase is shown before the gymnast falls. A distinct hang is achieved when the gymnast has regrasped with two hands and demonstrates a controlled swing through the vertical. If the gymnast regrasps with one arm and can continue his exercise without a stop, he will receive recognition for the flight element.

Flight elements should show simultaneous release of both hands. A deduction of −0.10 will be applied for releasing with one hand at a time.

Quast to One Arm Giant will not be recognized because the Quast does not finish with two hands on the bar.