The handbook has been reissued with corrected bank details and corrected Level 5 B Bonus information. All previous versions of the handbook should be replaced with this one date August 2016. The amended issue is available under handbooks here.
Over the last month a number of clarifications have taken place following questions to the WTC. A summary of the answers to these questions are below to ensure that everyone is in possession of the same information.
Level 3 Bars Clarifications
At Level 3 there will be a 0.5 deduction for the Jump from LB to HB. As there is no mention of uncoded elements so as stated FIG rules apply.
The giant is unable to be repeated to gain an extra move.
i.e. At level 3 the following routine would only have 4 elements meaning there would be a 1.0 penalty for a short routine and a 0.5 penalty for moving between the bars without an element as well as any other standard deductions.
Upstart (squat on),
long upstart (below hdst cast),
giant,
giant,
undershoot 1/2 turn.
National Grade Pass – Level Eligibility
The new handbook says ‘gymnasts who have passed any national club grade must enter a minimum of voluntary Level 4’. This refers only to the new grade structure. Passes at National Grade on the previous structure (Grades 14-1) have no bearing.
In Age / Out of Age Teams
‘In age’ gymnasts may compete as part of a team on ‘out of age’ rules as long as entries are in line with the Yorkshire entry criteria.
FIG Age Categories, Eligibility and Entries
The Challenge Cup is prior to the Yorkshire FIG Competitions. Gymnasts who have competed as Espoir in the Challenge Cup in line with the Yorkshire Handbook must compete as FIG. The Yorkshire FIG Competition has always been Junior and Senior. Espoir gymnasts come under the Junior section and compete under the Junior FIG Code.
On this basis gymnasts who have competed Espoir at the Challenge Cup will only be eligible for the Yorkshire FIG and will compete under the Junior section judged on the Junior FIG code.
The handbook lists eligibility criteria. This rule will apply to any other competitions which have an Espoir category and are listed by Yorkshire as leading to a minimum FIG entry.
In the team competition Junior FIG can be entered as part of the Senior FIG team in line with the age flexibility for teams detailed on page 7 of the Yorkshire Handbook “Exceptions to Complete a Team.” This states that “A gymnast may be temporarily moved up 1 age group for a team competition to complete a team. A maximum of 2 gymnasts per team is allowed.”
Level 5 B Moves Clarification
Amended in Handbook Issue August 2016
To ensure that everyone is absolutely clear. B moves are allowed. The first B move credited on each piece will receive its 0.2 value plus a 0.5 Yorkshire Bonus. All subsequent B moves on a piece will only carry the basic 0.2 value. There is no limit on the number of B moves allowed per piece outside of the normal judging rules.
Entry Validation Email
Entries must be completed with an entry validation email as per the Yorkshire Handbook.
Corrected Bank Details in Handbook Version August 2016
Gymdata Extended Registration for Yorkshire Competitions
As a special concession, registration for the L7+L4-FIG Individual competition has been extended for 1 week to allow people who are away for the bank holiday week and until the schools and clubs start back, time to complete their entry. It will close on 8th September 2016.
The L6 L5 Individual entry competition will close on 17th September 2016.
