Following discussions at the WTC meeting on 13th September 2016, it became apparent that there was lack of clarity over the transfer process for Women’s Artistic Gymnasts within the Yorkshire region.

Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Gymnastics has a transfer procedure for Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Gymnasts transferring between clubs. A Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Gymnast is defined as a gymnast that has entered any regional competition run by the Yorkshire WTC. This includes individual and team level competitions (level 7 through to FIG) as well as any grades.

The full minutes will be issued as normal however with competition entries in progress the WTC believed that it was paramount to clarify the process as a matter of urgency.

The transfer process is documented below please read it carefully. If you believe that you may have entered a gymnast in the forthcoming competitions, (Individual Level Competitions Level 7 – FIG 2016,)  but have not followed the process below please,

on this occasion,

notify both the Chairperson and the Competition Co-ordinator as a matter of urgency, on the emails below.

 Due to the lack of clarity in the region any gymnasts affected will be allowed to compete in the 2016 individual level competitions that are already open for entry, however the Competition Co-ordinator will ensure that the schedule for these competitions is amended to reflect both the Gaining and the Losing Club.

[email protected]

[email protected]

 

TRANSFER PROCESS

Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Gymnastics has a transfer procedure for Women’s Artistic Gymnasts transferring between clubs. A Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Gymnast is defined as a gymnast that has entered any regional competition run by the Yorkshire WTC. This includes individual and team level competitions  (level 7 through to FIG) as well as any grades.

If a gymnast is defined as a Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Gymnast as per the clarification above the transfer process must be followed.

There is transfer period of 6 months for Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Gymnasts. The period starts from the date that the Chairperson receives notification of the transfer.

During the 6 month transfer period gymnasts are allowed to enter Yorkshire WTC Individual Competitions (levels and grades) with Joint Club Credit. This means that the gymnast has both the Gaining Club and the Losing Club listed alongside their name. Gymnasts are not able to enter Yorkshire WTC Team Competitions during this period.

The WTC has agreed that the transfer process can now be conducted via email without the need of a separate transfer form. The process is as follows;

1)    On a gymnast transferring clubs, the Gaining Club will contact the Losing Club to advise that they are gaining the gymnast and to check that there are no outstanding monies, trophies, equipment or any other items belonging to the Losing Club.

2)    If there are no outstanding items the Losing Club advises the Gaining Club that this is the case.

3)    If there are no outstanding items the Gaining Club sends an email to the Yorkshire Women’s Artistic Chairperson to advise that a transfer has taken place. The email should be sent to [email protected]

4)    The Chairperson logs the email and the date that it is received. This is the date that the transfer period starts.

5)    The Chairperson emails both the Gaining Club and the Losing Club to ensure that the process has been followed and to confirm the date that the transfer period has started.

6)    The Chairperson notifies the Competition Co-Ordinator to ensure that the rules around competing during the transfer period are applied to competition entries for this gymnast.

7)    If at the point at which the Gaining Club contacts the Losing Club there are any outstanding monies, trophies, equipment or any other items belonging to the Losing Club, the Gaining Club will advise the parents of the gymnast that these must be resolved or returned before the transfer request can be made.

8)    Once all outstanding monies, trophies, equipment or any other items belonging to the Losing Club are resolved or returned, the Gaining Club can return to point 3 in the process and sends an email to the WTC Chairperson to start the transfer period.

 

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 8^th September 2016.

The L6 L5 Individual entry competition will close on 17^th September 2016.

 

The 2016 WAG Age group rules have now been published on the BG website. They can be found under Technical Information / discipline specific updates / Womens Artistic . Please see the link below also:
https://www.british-gymnastics.org/technical-information/discipline-updates/womens-artistic

This information can also be accessed through the Yorkshire WA Gymnastics website under both coach updates and judging updates pages where you will find a link to the BG and FIG update pages.

 

 

Many of you will be aware that BG have got their new online option for £16 but this is not for first time qualified staff as well as online training not suiting everyone.

On this basis there are Safeguarding and Protecting Children courses accredited by Coachwise and approved by BG coming up.

This is for all coaches and volunteers providing services to children and requires renewal every three years.

Sunday August 21^st at Rothwell Leisure Centre 1pm til 4pm

Tuesday 27^th September at Rothwell Leisure Centre 6 til 9pm (tbc)

Thursday 27^th October at Sheffield Workshop 1:30 til 4:30pm

Candidates must be min 16 years on day of course. Cost £35 payable in advance

Contact [email protected] (07811 382 153) to book your place.

 

The WTC Chair has issued an email with some clarifications on the new handbook. If you have not received the email then contact the WTC Secretary on [email protected] to ensure that your email address is registered correctly.

The clarifications are below for easy reference:

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

There is a typing error on the Level 5 competition criteria. This reads that only one B is allowed but is in contradiction to later in the criteria which says that B moves other than the bonus are worth 0.2.

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.

A useful document highlighting the main element changes in the upcoming code of points. This document can also be found here under judging updates.

Main Element Changes COP 2017 – June 2016

 

 

The new Yorkshire Womens Artistic Competition Handbook has been issued and applies immediately.

Please read carefully.

The new handbook can be found on the handbooks page or by clicking here

The new FIG Code of Points for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics 2017 – 2020 has been published on the FIG website.

Follow the link on the handbooks page or click here to take a look.

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE PATHWAY COACHING CLINIC

This is a gentle reminder to inform you that should you wish to attend the Women’s Artistic Performance Pathway Coaching Clinic held at Pegasus Gymnastics Club (South East region), which is an introductory level clinic (compulsory level 4), the deadline is fast approaching and closes on Friday 10^th June 2016! Please see more details below:

ENROLMENT

Date: Sunday 26^th June 2016

Time: 10:00-16:00

Venue: Pegasus Gymnastics Club

Cost: £25

Lead Coach: Ross Falsetta

Enrolment: Please click here to enrol. Enrolment closes on Friday 10^th June 2016.

Requirements: Coaches/Clubs do not need to bring gymnasts as these will be provided for the day. Coaches are required to bring their own lunch and refreshments as not all venues have this facility on site. Please bring your own equipment for note taking.

Video Cameras: Although we are more than happy for you to take some recordings at our pathway events, please note that any use of video cameras are purely for personal use only and should not be uploaded externally as it isn’t BG endorsed in any way.

Clinic content: Introduction to the Elite Compulsory Pathway covering all of the routines and elements that are required at Level 4. The clinic will be available to all coaches, providing opportunities to learn, take notes and experience what it takes to produce a gymnast that is capable of competing at the highest level of Women’s Artistic Gymnastics in Britain for the particular age group. Below is a brief overview of some of the skills that will be covered during the session, more information on routine construction, specific deductions and guidance can be found in the Elite Compulsory Routine Booklet available to download from the BG website:

• Vault- Running drills, transition work, straight front somersaults
• Bars- Upstart and cast, heel driven swings and backward giants on a metal bar
• Beam- Backward walkover and flick to 1, Basic leap and spin preparation
• Floor- Round off, connecting flicks, handspring to 1 and 2 feet, free cartwheel, leap and spin series/combinations
• Range and Conditioning- Handstands, flexibility and specific strength elements needed for future progression along the pathway

The High Performance Coach will provide key technical information for each individual element alongside showing suitable and safe progression on how to build the elements. Specific physical preparation ideas will be shown throughout the event to compliment the progressions and in some instances, candidate participation will be available to learn how to handle/support the elements.

Enrolment:

Entries are OPEN! If you would like to attend, please see information below on how to complete the enrolment and payment process to secure your place:

• Please click here and you will be directed to the course enrolment page
• Select ‘Online Enrolment- Click here’
• Log in via your gymNET
• Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, please make sure that emergency contact details are filled out correctly.
• Then click on ‘Enrol on Course’ you may need to wait a few moments but will be directed to a confirmation screen:
• In the top right corner select – proceed to payment and pay for the course online
• Your place is only provisional until payment is made, if you miss the link to pay you can log back in and go to ‘GymNET’ and click ‘Shopping Basket’ the charge will be shown here and you can pay online

Places are limited so be sure to book your place TODAY! If you have any questions or need any assistance with booking online, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 Kind Regards

Amy Fossheim
Performance Pathway Coordinator

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The new FIG Code of Points for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics 2017 – 2020 has been published on the FIG website.

Follow the link on the handbooks page or click here to take a look.