MAG Technical Committee · July 2026
Newsletter 4
Between editions of the Code, the MAG Technical Committee publishes newsletters. They clarify the Code's rules and name the new elements gymnasts have performed. This page goes through the newsletter in its own order: what each item changed, the rule as it stands now, and the newsletter's own video.
Unofficial summary. The FIG Code of Points and its newsletters are the authority; every rule links to its page there.
Terms on This Page
- Final Score
- Final Score = D-score + E-score − neutral deductions − penalties.
- D‑score, D‑Jury
- The D-Jury. The content of the exercise: difficulty, Element Group requirements, connections, and the stick bonus (Art. 7.2.9).
- E‑score, E‑Jury
- The E-Jury. Deductions from 10.00 for composition, technique and body position.
- From the Final Score
- The D-Jury, D1 or the Superior Jury President. Neutral deductions (time, line, a short exercise) and penalties (conduct, attire, apparatus).
- NR
- Not recognised by the D-Jury.
- EG
- Element Group.
- MTC
- Men's Technical Committee.
- WGYM
- World Gymnastics: the FIG, under its new name.
- TD
- Technical Delegate.
Overview
General
Apparatus Supervisors
In force from July 2026
The Technical Committee continues to advance the development of the Judging Support System (Fujitsu) while refining the parameters used for element recognition. Following a successful test in Jakarta, the system will be implemented throughout all phases of the Rotterdam World Championships. Before submitting their D-score evaluation, Apparatus Supervisors will have the opportunity to review the Judging Support System output. This additional step in the judging process is intended to enhance the consistency, accuracy, and fairness of scoring.
Clarifications of the Code
Floor·Vault·General
Line Violations
In force from 1 September 2026
During a dismount on Floor Exercise, or Vault, if the gymnast lands with one foot out of bounds with their feet apart, and in the process of bringing their feet together to achieve their final standing position, both feet are out of bounds, then the deduction is 0.3.
The rule now
- Landing or touching with one foot or one hand outside−0.1
- Touching outside with both feet, both hands, a foot and a hand, or any other part of the body−0.3
- Landing directly outside−0.3
- NewLanding a dismount with the feet apart and one foot out, then both feet out after closing them−0.3
- An element begun outside the floorby the D-JuryNo value
General·Vault
Stick Bonus
In force from 1 September 2026
It is possible to receive stick bonus on Floor Exercise and Vault if there is also a line deduction.
The rule now
- Stuck — no step and no hop, and the heels and toes do not rise to keep the balance+0.1
- Heels or toes rise to keep the balanceNo bonus
Floor
Every Transition Different
In force from 1 September 2026
The introduction of unique transitions has achieved its goal of improving the harmonious flow of Floor exercises. There have been examples of incorrect feet positions in take-off and landing leading to issues in recognition. Therefore, to help reduce confusion, the following changes to corner transitions have been made:
- All Stag leaps with and without turns are now considered the same
- All Sissonne Leaps with and without turns are now considered the same
- All Split jumps cross and side with and without turns are now considered the same
All corner transitions must demonstrate artistry. See the appendix at the end of this newsletter for the specific criteria and deductions for each type of corner transition, as well as the suggested symbols.
The rule now
- Two corner transitions the same−0.3Neutral, from the Final Score, once
Changed in
Floor
Balance or Jump
In force from 1 September 2026
To fulfill the jump/leap requirement, jump 1/1, 3/2, and 2/1 to front support must be performed from two feet. Additionally, jumps to support must show controlled landing on their hands, otherwise deduct 0.1, 0.3 or 0.5/NR.
The rule now
- NewA jump to support without a controlled landing on the hands: small or medium errorby the E-Jury−0.1or−0.3
- NewA jump to support without a controlled landing on the hands: large errorby the E-Jury−0.5NR
The rule's other 11 rows
- I.67 — Jump backward to front supportFulfils
- I.68 — Jump backward with pike-stretch or 1/1 turn to front support (Endo)Fulfils
- I.15 — Jump forward with 1/1 turn to front supportFulfils
- I.16 — Jump backward with 3/2 twist to front supportFulfils
- I.17 — Jump forward with 2/1 twist to front supportFulfils
- I.43 — Jump forward with ½ turn to momentary handstandFulfils
- I.74 — Butterfly with 1/1 twist, forward or backward (Tong Fei)Fulfils
- I.75 — Butterfly with 2/1 twistFulfils
- II.8 — Dive roll with 1/1 twistFulfils
- Any stag leap, with or without a turnDoes not fulfil
- Neither a balance nor a listed jump−0.3Neutral, from the Final Score
Changed in
Rings
Slow Rolls
In force from 1 September 2026
Slow roll backward elements must maintain a slow, controlled roll with a straight body position & straight arms throughout. Any deviation may result in execution deductions by the E-jury and possible non-recognition. Bending of body or arms is permitted up to the point where the gymnast is in the inverted vertical position. If the body bends greater than 45° when it is past vertical, then the roll is not recognized. Recognition for the final hold position is possible.
This applies to the following five elements:
- II.52. Slow Roll bwd. with straight body to cross, L cross or V cross (2 s.) (Azarian)
- II.101. Roll bwd. slowly with str. arms and body to free sup. scale (2 s.) (Yan Ming Yong)
- II.107. Slow Roll bwd. with str. body to swallow (2 s.).
- II.108. Roll backward slowly with straight arms and body to inverted cross through swallow. (Simonov)
- II.120. Azarian to inverted Swallow (2 s.) (Tulloch)
Before
For these five too, a consistently slow roll with a straight body throughout. Any variation was deducted and possibly not recognised. It still applies to the other slow rolls.
The rule now
- NewOne of the five: body bent more than 45° once past verticalby the D-JuryNRThe final hold can still be recognised
Changed in
New Elements Performed
General
Naming
In force from July 2026
The WGYM MTC confirms the following new elements were performed during 2025 and 2026 and were awarded with each gymnast’s name after successful completion. MAG gymnasts may receive the name for a new element performed in an official WGYM competition if the element is C value or higher and is performed for value without a fall. (See 5.8 of the CoP). Clarification: the element must be successfully performed on the first attempt in the exercise.
The rule now
- Performed internationally for the first time, at an official FIG Group 1, 2 or 3 competition — with or without a TD presentRequired
- C value or higher, performed for value without a fallRequired
- NewSuccessful on the first attempt in the exerciseRequired
- Value and name confirmed by an MTC analysis of the performanceRequired
Changed in
8Parallel Bars · EG IV · No. 54
Vera
From hang on end, double salto backward tucked with 2/1 twist
0.6Camilo VERA (COL)
Performed successfully for value in the 2026 Pan American Championships (BRA)
Name awarded: VERA
NL4, p. 3 
9Parallel Bars · EG IV · No. 16
Garza
From support on end, double salto forward piked
0.4Carlos GARZA (MEX)
Performed
Name awarded: GARZA
NL4, p. 3 
10Horizontal Bar · EG II · No. 114
Koudinov 2
Double salto forward piked with 1/1 twist
0.9Mikhail KOUDINOV (NZL)
Performed successfully for value in the 2026 Oceania Championships (AUS)
Name awarded: KOUDINOV 2
NL4, p. 4
Appendix: Specific Criteria for Corners
Floor
Criteria for Each Kind
In force from 1 September 2026 · NL4, p. 5
Newsletter 4's appendix: what each kind of transition must show, and the deduction if it does not.
The rule now
- Simple steps (S) — with or without a turn, the leg must rise above horizontal−0.1Leg below
- Scissor kick (Sc) — both legs kick above horizontal−0.1Legs below
- Cartwheel variations (X) — rhythm, straight body, 90° leg separation−0.1Alignment; body and legs, each
- Split jump (Sp) — a clear jump, legs split 180°−0.1Split under 180°
- Sissonne, with or without turns (Si) — a clear jump before the turn, split 90° or more−0.1Split under 90°
- Stag leap, with or without a turn (Sg) — a clear visible jump, legs apart more than 90°−0.1No jump; no separation, each
- Steps and jumps with spins — control, turns completed−0.1Incomplete turn
- Knee positions (Kn) — amplitude, expression, rhythm, body extension−0.1Unsteadiness
- Handstand variations — forward or backward, with or without turnsNormal deductions
- Jump to support, not one that fulfils the jump requirement — uncontrolled landing: small or medium error−0.1or−0.3
- Jump to support, not one that fulfils the jump requirement — uncontrolled landing: large error−0.5NR
- No transition — straight from one acrobatic pass into the next−0.1Pause over 2 sec