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British Schools Gymnastics Association

Handbook2012 – 2013

Published by the BSGA © 2012Printed by NSPrint Tel: 01939 232796

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General Secretary:

Mrs Annette Brown Aderyn Dwr, 5 Bulrush CloseLlaneirwg, Caerdydd CF3 0AZ

Tel: 02920 334962 Mob: 07970 077303 email: [email protected]

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CALENDAROct 6 GISGA Under 9 2 Piece St Faith’s, CambridgeNov 11 IAPS Girls Championships Holmewood House

17 NW U11 & U16 Novice Walton-le-Dale25 W Welsh Trampoline Finals W.I.S25 N Acrobatics & Tumbling Regional Final Northern Hope Centre, Birtley25 L Team Trio Regional Final L.E.H

Dec 1/2 Regional Schools Trampoline Finals Weekend Various1 GISGA U9 Championships Stamford, Essex2 GISGA All ages 2 piece Stamford, Essex3 W Welsh Novice W.I.S8 WM Floor & Vault Regional Final Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent9 SE Team Trio & U19 Floor & Vault Kent College

Jan 18 W Team Trio Regional Final W.I.S19 NW Team Trio Regional Final Walton-le-Dale

13 or 20 Zonal Schools Trampoline Finals Various26 WM Team Trio Regional Final Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent26 L U11 Floor & Vault LEH27 L U13 & U19 Floor & Vault LEH27 SW Team Trio Regional Final Wellsprings, Taunton31 N Team Trio Regional Final University of Cumbria, Carlisle

Feb 1 Closing date for Regional entries for Team Trio Final2 NW Floor & Vault Regional Final Walton-le-Dale2 E Team Trio Regional Final Mark Hall School, Harlow9 ISA National Finals Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent

10 NW Acrobatics & Tumbling Regional Final Robin Park, Wigan22 W U11 & Senior F & V & Acro Reg. Final W.I.S23 WM Acrobatics & Tumbling Regional Final Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent24 SE U11 Floor & Vault Regional Final St Johns, Gravesend26 E Essex Senior Floor & Vault Regional Final Riverside, Chelmsford

Mar 2 E Essex & U11 Floor & Vault Regional Final Riverside, Chelmsford2/3 GISGA Championships Kent College, Kent4 W Tumbling & Vault Finals W.I.S9 Team Trio National Finals Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent

17 L Acrobatic & Tumbling Regional Final L.E.H17 SW Floor & Vault Regional Final Wellsprings, Taunton

10 or 17 National Trampoline Championships West Midlands17 Sc Floor & Vault Regional Final Bell's SC. Perth19 Closing date for Regional entries for School Gym 201321 N Floor & Vault Regional Final Space 2, Stockton22 Closing date for entries for Rhythmic National Finals

April 27 Rhythmic National Final Weavers Leisure Centre27/28 MISGA Championships Blue Coat, Birmingham

May 4/5 Girls Apparatus Championships Tbc11/12 School Gym 2013 - F & V & Acrobatic GymnasticsFenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent

18 Sc Scottish Schools Gymfest Bell's SC. PerthJun 8 BSGA AGM 11.00 - 3.00 MAC Birmingham

Yearbook 2013 - 2014 Final date for reports, alterations, adverts etc. is 31st July 2013

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ContentsCalendar 2

B.S.G.A. Officers and Committee 4

Regional Information:

East 7

East Midlands 8

London 8

North of England 9

North West 9

Northern Ireland 10

Scotland 10

South 11

South East 11

South West 12

Wales 13

West Midlands 13

Yorkshire 14

Chair's Report 17

Rules Common to all B.S.G.A. Competitions 18

List of Approved Skills 19

Team Trio Championship Rules 20

School Gym 2012 - Floor & Vault Competition Rules 24

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics Competition Rules 28

Rhythmic Competition Rules 37

Trampolining for Schools 41

BSGA Junior Team Events 45

Carita House National Finals Report 46

School Gym 2012 Report & Results 47

Scottish Schools Gymnastics Report 51

B.S.G.A. Girls Apparatus Results 52

Welsh Schools Gymnastics Report 53

Affiliations 54

Insurance 54

BG Teachers Award Scheme 57

The Constitution of the B.S.G.A. 59

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B.S.G.A. OFFICERS & COMMITTEEPresidentMrs V. J. Jackman‘Goldrood’, South Road, Brean, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2SETel / Fax: 01278 751702 Email: [email protected]

Chairperson & Affiliations SecretaryMr Howard Todd184 Dalston Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DYTel: 01228 539745 Email: [email protected]

Vice-ChairsKaren Hofen12 Hazelrig Drive, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3XLTel: 01844 261620 Email: [email protected] RoystonBridge House, Canalside, Bettisfield, Nr Whitchurch, SY13 2LJTel: 01948 710390 Mob: 07808 687357 Email: [email protected]

General SecretaryAnnette Brown Aderyn Dwr, 5 Bulrush Close, Llaneirwg, Caerdydd CF3 0AZTel: Mob: 07970 077303 Email: [email protected]

TreasurerKathy Jefferies7 St Anthony Road, Heath Cardiff CF14 4DFTel: 02920 623393 Mob: 07770 958693 Email: [email protected]

National Competition Organiser and HandbookVicki RoystonBridge House, Canalside, Bettisfield, Nr Whitchurch, SY13 2LJTel: 01948 710390 Mob: 07808 687357 Email: [email protected]

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling RepresentativeTim Wild2 Goldfields View, Greetland, Halifax HX4 8LBTel: 01422 311989 Email: [email protected]

Girls Apparatus Secretary and Judging Convener & ISF Rep.Karen Hofen12 Hazelrig Drive, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3XLTel: 01844 261620 Email:[email protected]

Rhythmic GymnasticsHelen BarberStoneway, 138 Sywell Road, Overstone, Northampton NN6 0AGTel: 07971 009317 Email: [email protected]

Trampoline OrganiserRon Linton (Coordinator)91 Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 5DWTel: 01614 857880 Email: [email protected]

Judging ConvenerJamie Weller14 Olivier Drive, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent ME3 8GQTel: 07775 691460 Email: [email protected]

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English RepresentativeVerity Trevor-Morgan5 Sunny Lawns, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1NYTel: 01278 793901 Mob: 07737 969055 Email: [email protected]

Scottish RepresentativeVal Oswald7 Beveridge Place, Kinross, KY13 8QYTel: 01577 864020 Email: [email protected]

N. Ireland RepresentativeRoxanne Connor18 Holywood Grove, Crieve Road, Newry, County DownTel: 02830 263173(H) Email: [email protected]

Welsh RepresentativesAnnette BrownWelsh Gymnastics, Sport Wales National Centre,Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SWTel: 02920 334962 Mob: 07970 077303Email: [email protected]

English Representative Co-optedCarolyn Parkinson24 Park Avenue, Haslingdon, Rossendale BB46 6PPTel: 01706 225754 Email: [email protected]

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REGIONAL INFORMATIONEast Region Information

Chair & TreasurerMr W HarrisLong Ridings Primary School, Long Ridings AvenueHutton, Brentwood, CM13 1DUTel: 01277 222488Email: [email protected]

Vice-ChairMrs J BlaydesBoswells School, Burnham Drive, SpringfieldChelmsford, CM1 6LYTel: 01245 462071(H)

SecretaryMr Roger Jeavons,Mead House, 1 Rainbow Mead, Hatfield PeverelChelmsford, Essex, CM3 2EBTel/Fax: 01245 381741

Treasurer & AffiliationsMr W Harris (as above)Cheques payable to - ESGAEmail: [email protected]

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling GymnasticsMrs Janine Musson17 Lowesby Close, Rushden, Northants, NN10 9HTTel: 01933 350405 Email: [email protected]

Team Trio, Senior Floor & Vault and ‘Key Steps’Carrie Bywater5 Ravel Avenue, Witham, Essex, CM18 1QBTel: 07836 323405 Email: [email protected]

Trampoline OrganiserSue Jay49 Lodge Hall, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7SXTel: 01279 865413 Email: [email protected]

Key Steps & BAGA LiaisonMrs J Belemore9 The Heythrop, Springfield, Chelmsford, EssexTel: 01245 284621

Girls ApparatusSally Epton c/o Galaxy GC. Tel: 01442 240069

Boys ApparatusPaul HallThe Old School House, Church Lane, Spaldwick, Cambs, PEI8 0TVTel: 01480 891984

Committee MembersMrs T Woodford, Mrs C Lepley & Mrs Davis-Eyre

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East Midlands Region InformationChairmanCarole Foote2 Powerhouse Cottages, Belvoir, Leicestershire, NG32 1PA.Tel: 01476 870792 Email:[email protected]

Secretary & Treasurer (Affiliations) Fay Barrington19 Church Lane, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2NR.Tel: 01295 710200 (H).Email: [email protected] Cheques payable to: E Mids. BSGA

Team Trio OrganiserSarah Shilton 48 Humber Street, Hilton, Derbys, DE65 5NWTel: 01283 730722

Floor & Vault OrganiserTrudi SmithStamford Junior School, Kettering Road, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2LRTel: 01780 484400 01780 754196 (H) Mob: 07753 838246.Email: [email protected]

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling GymnasticsSarah ShiltonLees Brook Sports CollegeTel: 01283 730722 (H) Email: [email protected]

Trampoline OrganisersChris Edwards Tel: 07968 220681 Email:[email protected]

London Region Information

Treasurer & Judges CoordinatorJulie EwensonPO Box 2771, Romford, Essex, RM7 1BWTel: 07801 517118. Email: [email protected]

U11, Senior Floor & Vault & Rhythmic Gymnastics OrganiserMaureen HayesPutney High School, 35 Putney, London, SW15 6BHTel: 02083 371879 (H) Mob: 07885 252277Email:[email protected]

Novice OrganiserMags WatersLEH School, Hanworth Road, Hanworth TW12 3HFEmail: [email protected]

Acrobatic & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserJulie Ewenson (see above)

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North of England Region InformationChairJane Hughes9 Pemberton Bank, Easington Lane, Tyne & Wear, DH5 0HN.Tel: 07788 947980 Email: [email protected]

Vice-ChairAngela MinerviniWoodham CTC, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 4AX.Tel: 07825 270728 Email: [email protected]

Secretary, Treasurer & Affiliations & Floor & Vault OrganiserEnid Harrison3 Granwood Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, TS6 9HX.Tel: 01642 457168 Email: [email protected]

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling GymnasticsLyn Hope8 Valley Forge, Washington, NE38 7JNTel: 01914 168776 Mob: 07946 058750 Email: [email protected]

Team Trio OrganiserHoward Todd184, Dalston Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DYTel: 01228 539745 Mob: 07734 712934 Email: [email protected]

Trampoline OrganiserEmma Horsham59 Raeburn Avenue, Columbia, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7DYTel: 07871 750441 Email: [email protected]

North West Region InformationSecretaryMrs Pauline Nightingale71 Seaford Road, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 4BU Tel: 01204 301596

TreasurerMr J D Nightingale (address as above)Cheques payable to - BSGA (North West)

Team Trio, U.11 & Senior Floor & Vault OrganiserMrs C Parkinson24 Park Avenue, Haslingdon, Rossendale, BB46 6PP Tel: 01706 225754

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserMr Pete DaulbyNew Place, 36 Bryn Road South, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8QR Tel: 01942 515338

Rhythmic Gymnastics OrganiserMs Kerry Axon36 Coniston Drive, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 7LA Tel: 01477 549068

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Girls Apparatus OrganiserMrs Fiona Wright22 Cleveleys Avenue, Tonge Fold, Bolton, BL2 2TB Tel: 01204 380700

Trampoline OrganiserMs Sue Williams25 Rodmell Close, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9DTTel: 01204 309242

Northern Ireland Region InformationChairMrs Roxanne Connor18 Holywood Grove, Crieve Road, Newry, County DownTel: 02830 263173(H) Email: [email protected]

Treasurer & Secretary, & U.11 & Senior Floor & VaultMrs Mandy Neild3 Castle Park, Comber, County Down, BT23 5XDTel: 02891 874310(H) Cheques payable to – NISGA

Team Trio OrganiserMrs Mandy Neild (as above)

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserMrs Mandy Neild (as above)

Rhythmic Gymnastics OrganiserElaine Bailie13 Elsinore Avenue, Carnalea, BT19 1EN

Trampoline OrganiserStuart Harper2 Elm Drive, Newtownards, BT23 4HFTel: 07834 524703 Email: stu.springboy77@hotmail

Scotland Region InformationChairJennifer Mann Active Schools Co-ordinator, c/o Kirkland HS Community Use,Methil Brae, Methil, Leven, KY8 3L. Tel: 08451 555555 ext 46 67 51

Secretary & TreasurerAshleigh RuncimanScottish Gymnastics Office, Airthrey CastleUniversity of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA.Tel: 01786 466232

All Competitions Organised byScottish Gymnastics Office(address as above)

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South Region InformationChair, Team Trio & U.11 & Senior Floor & Vault OrganiserMr John UnderwoodChalfont St. Peters Academy, Penn Road, Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks. SL9 9SSTel: 01753 883982 (Sch) 01753 892789 (H) Email: [email protected] TimminsMaltman’s Green School, Gerrards Cross, Bucks SL9 8RRTel: 07909 696946 Email: [email protected] & Affiliations & Trampoline OrganiserJanet Payne59 Gladys Avenue, North End, Portsmouth. PO2 9BBTel: 02392 666219 Email: [email protected] Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserLouise RennyMountbatten School,Tel: 01794 502502Dir. Line 01794 510256 01794 523063(H)Rhythmic OrganiserJenny WatsonGirls Apparatus OrganiserColin Wright Email: [email protected] Apparatus OrganiserAdam Pattersonc/o Dynamo GC Tel: 02380 455007

South East Region InformationChair & Apparatus OrganiserGeoff Turner6 Fernleigh Rise, Ditton, Maidstone, Kent ME20 6BPTel: 01732 848221 Mob: 07932 193991TreasurerLaura Weller14 Olivier Drive, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent ME3 8GQTel: 01475 534718 (Sch) Email: [email protected] & Affiliations; Team Trio & Floor & Vault OrganiserMark Gill36 The Moor Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5EBTel: 01732 455666 Mob: 07985 442680Cheques payable to – BSGA SE Region Email: [email protected] Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserTania Cattoor32 The Freehold, East Peckham, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 5AQMob: 07540 691677 Email: [email protected] OrganiserStella Jackson15 Chiltington Close, Burgess Hill, Sussex RH15 8SH Tel: 01444 241770 Email: [email protected] ConvenerJamie Weller14 Olivier Drive, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent ME3 8GQTel: 07775 691460 Email: [email protected]

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South West Region InformationChairMiss Verity Trevor-Morgan5 Sunny Lawns, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1 NYTel: 01278 793901 Mob: 07737 969O55 Email: [email protected]

SecretaryCarolyn Deveraux5 Stonewell Grove, Congresbury, BS49 5DRTel: 01934 832744 Mob: 07771 374035Email: [email protected]

TreasurerMrs Nikki Vile19 Tonehill, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 ONUTel: 01823 669864(H) Mob: 07888 655397Email:[email protected]

Affiliations Secretaries

DevonMrs Y Budd90 Quarry Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5PPTel:01392662547 Email:[email protected]

DorsetMrs C King54 Great Ground, Shaftsbury, Dorset, SP7 8FFor at: Port Regis School, Motcombe Park, Shaftsbury, SP7 9QATel: 01747 857959 Mob: 07988 313851 Email: [email protected]

SomersetHazel YatesLittle Manor, Greinton, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9BWTel: 01458 210228 Email:[email protected]

Wiltshire / Gloucestershire / CornwallMrs S Kendrick11 Giles Hollow, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9GYTel: 01985 846465 Email: [email protected]

Team Trio Championships & Floor & Vault OrganiserMrs Nikki Vile (see above)

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserJane Bell21 Ashwood Drive, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DZTel: 01935 429602 Mob:07710 495669Email: [email protected]

Rhythmic Gymnastics OrganiserSarah Moon48 Belease Close, Staverton, Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 8DWTel: 07828 967408 Email:[email protected]

Trampoline OrganiserOllie Monro6 Eden Grove, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 OPHTel: 01173 823813 Mob: 07776 185556 Email: [email protected]

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Wales Region InformationChair - Welsh SchoolsKathy Jefferies7 St. Anthony Road, Heath, CardiffTel: 07770 958693 Email: [email protected]

Secretary, Treasurer, Affiliations& Team Trio & Floor & Vault OrganiserAnnette BrownWelsh Gymnastics, Sport Wales National CentreSophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SWTel: 02920 334962 Mob: 07970 077303Email: [email protected] Payable to - Welsh Gymnastics

Acrobatic GymnasticsEileen Budd23 Anthonys Avenue, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset BH14 8JQTel: 01202 706819 Email: [email protected]

Trampoline OrganiserSue Williams25 Llwydarth Cottages, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9HATel: 02920 431240 Email: [email protected]

West Midlands Region InformationChair; Team Trio, Floor & Vault, Acrobatic & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserVicki RoystonBridge House, Canalside, BettisfieldNr Whitchurch, SY13 2LJTel: 01948 710390 Mob: 07808 687357Email: [email protected]

Treasurer & Affiliation SecretaryMary Small319 Franklin Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 1 NH Tel: 01214 592591 Email: [email protected]

Acrobatic & Tumbling Gymnastics Technical SupportLucy ArlidgeTel: 01213 583321 Email: [email protected]

Rhythmic OrganiserLisa HigginsTel: 07988 178511 Email: [email protected]

Trampoline OrganiserDebbie DanksTel: 01213 465186 Mob: 07723 048847 Email: [email protected]

Girls Apparatus OrganiserChristine StillNew Rose House, High Street, Edgmond, Shropshire, TF10 8JWEmail: [email protected]

Boys Apparatus OrganiserJohn Mirceta4 Henley Close, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9BTTel: 01782 373457 Email: [email protected]

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Yorkshire Region InformationCoordinator & TreasurerG W Smith24 Wordsworth Avenue, Bolton-le-Sands, CarnforthLancaster. LA5 8HJTel: 07796 222152Cheques payable to - YSGA

Team Trio OrganiserMrs H BushMundella Primary School, Mundella Place, Sheffield, S8 8SJTel: 01142 551348

Floor & Vault OrganiserRuth WalkerArchbishop Holgates School, Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZATel: 07886 926420 Email: [email protected]

Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics OrganiserMr T Wild2 Goldfields View, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8LB Tel: 01422 311989 Email: [email protected]

Trampoline OrganiserAndrew Sissons6 Dalmais Close, Pocklington, York, YO42 2XYTel: 01759 306055 Mob: 07740 874147 / 07545 474671Email: [email protected]

Girls Apparatus OrganiserMr Stan Wild7 Abbots Way, Muncaster, York, YO31 9LBEmail:[email protected]

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BSGA Chair’s Report AGM 2012I start by paying tribute to all volunteers that have served our organisation both locally andnationally during the 20011-12 season. Your enthusiasm, commitment and dedication havebeen inspirational. The take up by young people of our competitions in gymnastics wouldsimply be impossible without your year round efforts. A significant part of the burdenalways falls on our competition organisers and to each of you I say a special thank you.The 2012 AGM provides another milestone in the journey of the association whichaccording to “The History of British Gymnastics” (Jim Prestidge), started as the EnglishSchools Gymnastics Association in 1966. This AGM will mark the end of our longassociation with Carita House our main sponsor. My earliest gymnastics handbook ~(1976/7) contains a Carita advertisement for ‘Skin-fit’ leotards. BSGA wishes to place onrecord its appreciation of the generous support it has received and the friendshipsdeveloped with Carita House over many years. We offer our best wishes for the future tothe Carstensen family.It is also appropriate to thank Val Oswald as she steps down after 14 years from the role ofchairing the Scottish Schools Panel. Scotland has seen huge growth in participation inschool competitions and much of this is down to Val’s leadership, inspiration andmotivation.I believe that BSGA is a stronger organisation now than it was at the time of our AGM ayear ago. You might think this a surprising judgement given that both our membership andfinances have decreased in the last year. If the work of the steering group with BGachieved nothing else in 2011-12, it made us ‘take stock’ of the many issues facing us as avolunteer body. In a similar way to attending a religious convention, it has re-awakenedthe belief that BSGA has a specific role in promoting gymnastics in schools and thatthrough our own effort and determination we are capable of greater successes.We will continue to work with British Gymnastics to streamline provision for school children.At the same time we will retain our own budget and the respected name of BSGA.

Going forward from the 2012 AGM we will provide an action plan based on a clear visionof what is required to build a more robust competition pathway through the ten regions andhome countries. In this process each region must ensure it has a structure in place tomanage public funds and oversee efficient and effective local competition organisation.

Our plans for 2012/13 include three major new initiatives;

� The launch of a dedicated BSGA website, the content of which we will build up during theyear.

� The introduction of a completely new competition - The BSGA Team TrioChampionships. (To replace the Carita Team Championships).

� A revision of the scoring system used in floor and vault events bringing it more inlinewith the system used in the FIG/UEG code of practice.

We know that a UK Olympics and Paralympics offer a once in a lifetime opportunity. I hopethat by the 2013 AGM we are in a position to show how our association has played its smallpart to fulfil the legacy promised by Lord Coe.

I Howard Todd(Chair BSGA)

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RULES COMMON TO ALL BSGA COMPETITIONS Affiliation

All competitors participating in regional events that lead to National Finals (and the national finals themselves), must be affiliated to the British Schools Gymnastics Association (BSGA) as an individual or as a school. Affiliations are made through your Regional Secretary or on line at www.bsga.org Current fees are: Middle & Secondary Schools £15.00; Lower & Primary Schools £10.00; Individual Pupils £5.00.

Age Groups

Are taken from September 1st in the academic year of entry with the exception of the Girls 4 Piece Apparatus competition - which is Midnight, December 31st in year of competition.

Music

In competitions where music is allowed it must be at the beginning of a CD. Clearly labelled with Name, Number, School, and Region (One gymnast's music per CD). Please note: CD's should be written as 'AUDIO CD'S' at the slowest speed possible. Where a recording has been cut together it must be re-recorded as a single track. The track should be in *.wav or *.wma format. Always bring a back-up recording to events.

In the event of a technical failure any further attempt will be at the discretion of the competition manager who may consult with the judges on that apparatus

Qualification for National Finals

Qualification at National finals for the great majority of competitions is via England regions, home country, - (Scotland, N Ireland & Wales) and/or zone selection. - (Trampoline). In the National Rhythmic competition (until Regional development occurs) schools will enter direct to the final.

In pair/group/team events all competitors must be from the same school and in full-time education. Safety

No person must use any apparatus without a suitably qualified teacher and or coach present. Teachers and coaches are responsible for performers safety at all times. Other

protest permitted. The BG Award schemes provide the guidance on the correct technique for approved moves. There can be no replacement for an injured gymnast once a competition has started, except in

Rhythmic where it will be at the discretion of the competition organiser.

VAULT COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS

List of Approved Vaults for use in Regional and National Finals Junior ~ Under 11 ~ Box minimum of 1 metre high (or as close as equipment permits) Direction of Box Description of Vault Tariff (Value) widthways Squat on Immediate straight or star jump off 4.0 widthways Squat on Jump off with half turn 4.0 lengthways Squat on (Cat spring), Leap frog off 5.0 widthways Squat (through) or straddle 6.0 lengthways Squat (through) or straddle 6.0 widthways Handspring 6.0 Senior ~ Over 11 ~ Box 1 metre or 1.25 metres high or as close as equipment permits (Choice) lengthways Squat on (Cat spring), Leap frog off 5.0 widthways or lengthways Squat (through) or straddle 6.0 widthways or lengthways Handspring 6.0 widthways or lengthways Yamashita 6.0

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FLOOR COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS

List of Approved Moves for use in Regional and National Finals Competitions only ~ (Applies to all age groups)

(Reference ~ Core and Advanced Skills on BG Proficiency Award Charts)

Core Skills Card Level Advanced Skills Card Level Japana 45º or less 6 3 One handed cartwheel, either arm A1 B Splits - front or side 7 1 Two cartwheels linked,

(same or different) A1 B

Bridge - push up and return to floor 8 2 Backward roll to front support A3 B Press up forwards and backwards 9 6 Backward roll to straddle stand A3 B Move from dish to arch (log roll) 10 5 Forward roll to straddle stand A4 B Shoulder stand arms optional. 11 4 Headspring A5 S Straddle or pike ½ lever 12 1 Round off A6 S Half OR full jump turn (not both in single routine)

17 2 & 1 Handstand (hold for 2 seconds) A7 S

V sit with or without hand support 19 6 Backward walkover A8 S T balance 20 5 Planche tucked or straight. A8 S Frog balance. 21 4 Standing Back flic, A9 G Headstand legs optional (Return to feet)

22 2 Free cartwheel A9 G

From front support, jump legs in and jump up.

23 7 Round off, flic (counts as 2 moves) A10 G

Cartwheel or dive cartwheel 25 3 Handspring to two feet A10 G Handstand forward roll with bent arms or straight arms

26 A4

1 B

Handspring to one foot A10 G

Forward roll 29 3 Forward walkover A11 G Backward roll 29 2 Elephant lift to handstand A11 G Back support, turn to front support (or vice versa) Lower to the floor

31 7 Backward roll through handstand A12 G

Side support turn to side support other arm

31 6 Handstand 180º or 360º pirouette

A12 G

Circle roll (teddy bear roll) 33 3 Moves not on charts

Y Balance or arabesque Pike fold Gold level moves

Valdez Tinsica Flyspring

Back flic, step out Free walkover Front somersault, shape optional Back somersault, shape optional

All balances MUST be held for 3 seconds with the exception of handstand (2 seconds)

ENTRY FEES FOR NATIONAL FINALS FOR 2011/12 SEASON All competition entry fees must be paid by the region on or before the closing date for team declarations. Competition Fee Team Trio Championships £24.00 per team Rhythmic £5.00 per gymnast School Gym - Floor & Vault £24.00 per team School Gym - Acrobatics & Tumbling £4.00 per entry per individual Trampoline tbc Girls 4 Piece Apparatus £30.00 per team

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TEAM TRIO COMPETITION RULES

School Team Competition - Floor, Vault & Trio Sequence National Final to be held at Fenton Manor Sports Complex on March 9th 2013

Age Groups:

Junior ~ Over 8 and Under 11 (Yrs 3-6) (Gymnasts under 9 may compete with permission from their Headteacher. Secondary ~ Over 11 and Under 16 (Yrs 7-11)

Team Numbers Regions/home countries can enter a male, a female and a mixed team in each age group at the

national finals. (6 teams in total) Each team must consist of 3 or 4 gymnasts from the same school. A mixed team must include a

minimum of 1 boy and 1 girl Where 4 gymnasts make up a team, only 3 can perform on each apparatus. (It can be the same 3).

In the mixed section at least 1 boy and 1 girl must compete in all three sections Dress

Teams must be uniformly dressed in the same colour scheme. Girls must wear leotards and/or plain shorts. Boys must wear leotards and shorts/trousers or vest and shorts/trousers

Music Refer to Rules Common to all BSGA competitions. Only girls may use music to accompany their individual routine. All teams may use music in the trio

sequence. There is no penalty if music is not used

Medals Positions The teams finishing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions in each age group competition will receive medals The team finishing 1st in each competition age group will receive a BSGA Team Trio trophy.

(This will be retained by the school for one year) Medals will be provided to participants only. (Schools will be able purchase a medal for a team

reserve)

Scoring The three scores on floor and vault added to the trio sequence score will count towards the overall

result. In the event of a tie the highest trio score will count. If still a tie, the highest vault total will count

Individual gymnasts can score a possible maximum of 16 on Floor and 16 on Vault. The Group Exercise has a maximum score of 30.00

TWO components D-score (difficulty) and E-score (execution). The D-score will give the gymnast marks for the skills and requirements included in the routine.

Individual Floor Exercise Content 3.00 marks Composition 3.00 marks Group exercise only Content 9.00 marks Composition 6.00 marks Synchronisation 5.00 marks On vault the tariff is the D score

E-score Each gymnast starts with an E-score of 10.00. Deductions will be taken every time the performance is less than perfect.

Small errors e g; 1 step on landing 0.10 Medium errors e g; Bent arms 0.30 Large errors e g; Deep squat on landing vault 0.50 Very large errors e g; A fall 1.00

E-score = 10.00 minus total of deductions e g; 10.00 minus 4.00

E-score = 6.00 The D-score and E-score are added together to give the Final score. E g; 6.00 + 6.00 FINAL SCORE = 12.00

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Floor Routine (Individual) ~( Maximum 16.0 marks)

A routine up to 60 seconds from first movement to last, performed on a 12metre square un-sprung matted floor

Content 6 x skills @ 0.50 = 3.00 Composition 6 x categories @ 0.50 = 3.00 Maximum D Score = 6.00 Maximum E (execution) Score = 10.00 total deductions for poor execution Final Score = D Score (up to 6.00) + E score (up to 10.00) = maximum of 16.00

Content (D~ Value up to 3.0) Six different and distinct moves from the published tables of approved moves must be included.

(A 0.5 deduction will be applied for each move omitted) A jump half turn OR full turn may be included as one of the six counting moves Leaps, jumps (except half & full turn jumps), spins and turns are not considered as moves but

should be included to link the sequence together Additional moves from the approved table can be included and moves can be repeated.

However, no extra marks will be gained and marks may be lost for poor execution Dive rolls are not recommended but if included will be considered as linkages not one of the

counting moves Composition (D~ Value up to 3.0) The routine should include choreography that demonstrates each of the categories listed below. There will be a deduction of up to 0.50 for each missing category

Use of floor space and variety of patterns Changes in direction and levels Variety of linking skills (leaps, spins, jumps and dance) Musical interpretation (girls) & rhythm /tempo (boys and girls) Strength, flexibility & balance Difficulty, variety and originality appropriate for the age and maturity of the gymnast (difficulty

should not be included at the expense of good execution) Execution (E ~ Value up to 10.0) Marks for execution will take into consideration all parts of the routine.

Any balances must be held for 3 seconds except for a handstand which must be held for 2 seconds failure to hold a balance for the required time will be regarded as a fall and will incur a deduction of 1.00

Judges will be looking for o Straight legs and pointed toes o Good extension and posture o Good height in flight elements o Accurate body shapes o Light, controlled landings

Judges will take deductions for anything which falls short of perfection o Small errors e g; 1 step on landing 0.10 o Medium errors e g; Bent arms 0.30 o Large errors e g; In correct body shape 0.50 o Very large errors e g ; A fall 1.00

Vault ~ (Between 14 and 16 marks depending on tariff of vault selected) Vault Tariffs = D Score

6.00 Handspring, straddle & squat through 5.00 Catspring 4.00 Squat on - various jump offs

Final Score = D Score (Vault Tariff) + E Score (up to 10.00) = maximum of 16.00 Power boards will be available at the National Final Gymnasts must use apparatus provided Gymnast will perform 2 vaults each (the same or different) from the appropriate list. Only their

highest mark will count Any vault performed that is not listed will be deemed void.

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Trio Sequence (Total 30.0 marks)

The sequence will have 3 gymnasts. (Mixed teams must include at least one male and one female) A routine up to1minute 20 seconds from first movement to last, performed on a 12metre square un-

sprung matted floor

Content 5 x skills @ 1.00 = 5.00 2 balances @ 2.0 = 4.00 Composition 6 x categories @ 1.00 = 6.00 Synchronisation = 5.00 Maximum D Score up to 20.00 Plus E (execution) Score = 10.00 total deductions for poor execution. Final Score = D Score (up to 20.00) + E score (up to 10.00) = maximum of 30.00. Content (D value up to 9.0 marks)

Five different and distinct moves from the published table of approved moves (Value 5.0 with a 1.0 penalty applied for each move omitted by one or more members of a team

o A half jump turn OR full turn may be included as one of the five counting moves o Leaps, jumps (except half & full turn jumps), spins and turns are not considered as

moves but should be included as linkages to link the sequence together o Additional moves from the approved table can be included and moves can be repeated.

However, no extra marks will be gained and marks may be lost for poor execution o Dive rolls are not recommended but if included will be considered as linkages not one of

the counting moves Two balances - (free choice). Value 4.0, with a 2.0 penalty applied for a missing or incomplete

balance). Each balance must be performed as a trio. There must be physical contact between the gymnasts in each trio balance and at least two of the gymnasts must have contact with the floor. The five individual moves must not be repeated in the balances. (Examples of suitable balances are provided on page 23 for guidance, but free choice is permitted)

Synchronisation (D value up to 5.0 marks)

The whole team must perform the same 5 moves in order, with links and dance in unison, in cannon or both. The team can work together or in a variety of sub-groups during the sequence. There must be no audible or visible communication, (Penalty 1.0 mark) but hands are permitted to touch

Composition (D value up to 6.0 marks).

The routine should include choreography that demonstrates use of the 6 categories listed below. They are of equal value (up to 1.0 each)

o effective use of the floor space and patterns o changes in direction and levels o a range of linking skills, leaps, spins, jumps (excluding half or full turn jump) - and

dance) o musical interpretation & tempo/rhythm o difficulty and variety appropriate for age and maturity (difficulty should not be included at

the expense of good execution) o originality, creativity and dynamics in overall performance

Execution. (E Value Up to 10.0 marks)

As for the individual routine See the separate pages that provide execution

penalties for BSGA floor, vault and trio routines

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Music at Competitions (RULING EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY)

It is now not possible to use music composed by the following for sequences: Andrew LloydWebber e.g. Variations, Cats, Phantom etc, Cirque De Soleil e.g. Alegria, Quidam etc, Disney /Pixar e.g. Pirates of the Caribbean, Narnia or any Disney Classic.Anyone using those pieces of music will have the music turned off during the gymnast'sperformance and they will have to continue without music, no matter how bad that seems. Thedirective from British Gymnastics leaves us in no way uncertain about the effect of a lawsuit onBSGA and our individual schools.

SCHOOL GYM COMPETITION RULES

School Team Competition on Floor & Vault

National Final to be held at Fenton Manor Sports Complex on 11th & 12th May 2013 Age Groups:

Under 11 (Years 3 to 6) Under 14 (Years 7, 8 & 9) Under 19 (Yrs 7 to13) o A gymnast may compete in his/her age group or the age group immediately above but

group. o A gymnast may not compete in two age groups in the same competition.

Team Numbers Regions/home countries can enter a male, a female and a mixed team in each age group at the

national finals (9 teams in total). Each team must consist of 4, 5 or 6 gymnasts from the same school. A mixed team must include a

minimum of 2 boys and 2 girls. Where 6 gymnasts make up a team, only 5 can perform on each apparatus, but each of the 6

gymnasts must perform at least once

Dress Teams (including mixed teams) must be uniformly dressed in the same colour scheme. Girls must

wear leotards and/or plain shorts. Boys must wear leotards and shorts/trousers or vest and shorts/trousers.

Music Refer also to rules common to all BSGA competitions. Only girls may use music in their individual routine. There is no penalty if music is not used.

Medals Positions The teams finishing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions in each age group competition will receive medals The team finishing 1st in each competition age group will receive a BSGA Floor & Vault trophy

(This will be retained by the school for one year) Medals will be provided to participants only. (Schools will be able purchase a medal for a team

reserve)

Scoring The highest four scores on each apparatus added together count towards the overall result. (In a

mixed team this must include the scores of 2 boys and 2 girls on each piece). In the event of a tie the best 5 marks in each section will be added together Individual gymnasts can score a possible maximum of 16 on Floor and 16 on Vault.

TWO components D-score (difficulty) and E-score (execution). The D-score will give the gymnast marks for the skills and requirements included in the routine.

Individual Floor Exercise Content 3.00 marks Composition 3.00 marks On vault the tariff is the D score

E-score Each gymnast starts with an E-score of 10.00. Deductions will be taken every time the performance is less than perfect.

o Small errors e g; 1 step on landing 0.10 o Medium errors e g; Bent arms 0.30 o Large errors e g; Deep squat on landing vault 0.50 o Very large errors e g; A fall 1.00

E-score = 10.00 minus total of deductions e g; 10.00 minus 4.00

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Floor Routine (Individual) ~( Maximum 16.0 marks)

A routine up to 60 seconds from first movement to last, performed on a 12 metre square un-sprung matted floor

Content 6 x skills @ 0.50 = 3.00 Composition 6 x categories @ 0.50 = 3.00 Maximum D Score = 6.00 Maximum E (execution) Score = 10.00 total deductions for poor execution Final Score = D Score (up to 6.00) + E score (up to 10.00) = maximum of 16.00

Content (D~ Value up to 3.0) Six different and distinct moves from the published tables of approved moves must be included.

(A 0.5 deduction will be applied for each move omitted) A jump half turn OR full turn may be included as one of the six counting moves Leaps, jumps (except half & full turn jumps), spins and turns are not considered as moves but

should be included to link the sequence together Additional moves from the approved table can be included and moves can be repeated.

However, no extra marks will be gained and marks may be lost for poor execution Dive rolls are not recommended but if included will be considered as linkages not one of the

counting moves Composition (D~ Value up to 3.0) The routine should include choreography that demonstrates each of the categories listed below. There will be a deduction of up to 0.50 for each missing category

Use of floor space and variety of patterns Changes in direction and levels Variety of linking skills ,leaps, spins, jumps ,(except half & full turn jumps) and dance Musical interpretation (girls) & rhythm /tempo (boys and girls) Strength, flexibility & balance Difficulty, variety and originality appropriate for the age and maturity of the gymnast (difficulty

should not be included at the expense of good execution) Execution (E ~ Value up to 10.0) Marks for execution will take into consideration all parts of the routine.

Any balances must be held for 3 seconds except for a handstand which must be held for 2 seconds failure to hold a balance for the required time will be regarded as a fall and will incur a deduction of 1.00

Judges will be looking for o Straight legs and pointed toes o Good extension and posture o Good height in flight elements o Accurate body shapes o Light, controlled landings

Judges will take deductions for anything which falls

o Small errors e g; 1 step on landing 0.10 o Medium errors e g; Bent arms 0.30 o Large errors e g; Incorrect body shape 0.50 o Very large errors e g ; A fall 1.00

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Vault ~ (Between 14 and 16 marks depending on tariff of vault selected) Vault Tariffs = D Score

6.00 Handspring, straddle & squat through 5.00 Catspring 4.00 Squat on - various jump offs

Final Score = D Score (Vault Tariff) + E Score (up to 10.00) = maximum of 16.00

Power boards will be available at the National Final Gymnasts must use apparatus provided Gymnast will perform 2 vaults each (the same or different) from the appropriate list.

Only their highest mark will count Any vault performed that is not listed will be deemed void.

See the separate pages that provide execution penalties for BSGA floor, vault and trio routines

Execution Penalties for Floor and Group Exercises Floor Small faults 0.10 Medium faults 0.30 Large faults 0.50 Very Large faults 1.00 General Step off floor 0.10 Stops/pauses 0.10 No presentation 0.30 No Links up to 2.00 Technique Incorrect body shape in any skill up to 0.50 Bent arms up to 0.50 Bent knees up to 0.50 Legs separated up to 0.30 Insufficient height of jumps up to 0.30 Insufficient flight in flight elements up to 0.30 Insufficient tuck/pike/stretch up to 0.30 Insufficient split up to 0.30 Incomplete turns up to 0.30 Hop/Steps on feet or hands 0.10 each time maximum of 0.70 for any one skill Movements to maintain balance up to 0.30 Touch down with hands 0.50 Fall 1.00 Poor Posture throughout the routine 0.30 Music (If used - Girls Individual Floor, Girls, Boys & Mixed Trios) Music and movement not in harmony

in part 0.10 each time (maximum 0.30) throughout 0.50

Not finishing the routine with the music 0.30

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Execution Penalties for Vault First Flight Bent knees up to 0.50 Legs separated up to 0.30 Insufficient stretch up to 0.50 Poor technique e.g. hips bent up to 0.50 No Layout up to 0.50 Two knees on top 1.00 One knee + 1 foot on top 0.50 One knee + 1 leg hanging down 1.00

Repulsion Phase Touch with one hand only 1.00 Poor technique up to 0.50 E.G. poor body shape, arched back,

Bent arms up to 0.50 Bent legs/knees up to 0.50 Legs separated up to 0.30 Legs round side of vault 0.50

2nd Flight Bent legs up to 0.50 Legs separated up to 0.30 Insufficient height up to 0.80 Poor technique/ body shape/body position

up to 0.50 Insufficient stretch into landing up to 0.30 Stop on top of box 0.50 Insufficient dynamics up to 0.50

Landing Insufficient distance up to 0.50 Arm or body movements to maintain balance 0.30 Deviation from straight line up to 0.30 Deep squat on landing up to 0.50 Steps 0.10 each to a maximum of 0.70 Fall 1.00 Insufficient stretch into landing 0.30 Full Support from coach during vault 2.00 Support from coach on landing 1.00

Void Vault Touching the apparatus without vaulting Performing a vault not on the list Karen Hofen, August 2012

hips bent, too long on apparatus

E.g. back arched

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Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics Competition Rules

Judging Guidelines and Rules The following set of guidelines have been produced with the BSGA Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics Championships in mind. They are based around the BGA Award Scheme for Acrobatic Gymnastics & Tumbling Gymnastics in Pair work and a simplified set of elements for Tumbling. The competition is aimed specifically at developing the sport in schools and with school gymnastics in mind, as such there are some differences which judges should take into account. There are nine Pair events, three Group events and six Tumbling events. General Age Groups: Under 11; Under 14; Over 14 - Under 19. Events: Boys Pairs, Girls Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Groups, Boys Tumbling, Girls Tumbling.

Age as of 1st September in the academic year of competition. No competitor may compete in more than one age group in the same discipline, e.g. U11 Girls Pairs

and U14 Girls Pairs. Competitors may compete in any number of events within the regulations although the competition

should not be unnecessarily disrupted to accommodate a performer who has entered more than one section. This may mean that warm-up in one or more events are missed.

All competitors must be in full time education. Pairs and Groups must be from the same school. Gymnasts may perform in the next higher age group but not in a lower one. An U11 performer may

compete in the U14 event, (if at the same school) but not in the 014 - U19 event. (An U14 may not compete in a U11 event). One gymnast in the partnership should be in the correct age group - deviation from this is only at the discretion of the Regional Organiser in order to enter a full team in National finals.

Schools must be affiliated through their Region to the BSGA before entering their Regional round. The facility does not exist for pupils in single sex schools to partner pupils from another school. Under 19 competitors must be in full time education.

Selection Only one Pair and one Group from each age group and discipline may proceed to the Finals. These will be those that won their section at the Regional Finals, regardless of their score or ability. In the event of there being only one Pair represented in any one section they will automatically qualify for the final. However, the individual teacher has the right to withdraw their Pair, Tumbler or Group from the finals.

Each Region may enter two Tumblers in each age group. In the event of their being no entries in a section the Region may select representatives, who must be nominated on the official entry form at the same time as the rest of the team.

Substitutes Any changes to the nominated performers should be notified in writing to the Competition Organiser, from the Regional Officer 3 days prior to the date of the competition. Team Competitions There will be three team competitions. One for each Age Group. All positions count towards the final score of the team (both tumbling scores will count). If a region is not represented in a floor discipline then their score will be 13. If they are not represented in tumbling section their score will be 26 for each missing tumbler. For first place a team will score 1, 2 for second and so on. The team with the lowest score will be the winner.

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Evaluation of Tumbling Exercises

1. General Notes:

a) All Tumble runs will be marked out of 10.00 b) All Tumble runs will be performed on a matted, not sprung, tumble run. c) Each performer will perform three runs d) Each run will contain a minimum of five elements from the list. e) Additional elements to those on the list may be included, but will not be credited. They may however

accrue technical deductions. f) No element may be performed more than twice in any Tumble g) Elements may be repeated in different tumble runs, but no tumble run may be identical. h) Walkouts do not constitute a different element but may be added to any element on the list. i) A reuther board may be used at the beginning of the run for any element listed. j) No more than 3 elements may be jumps

2. Judges May Deduct Under Six Headings:

a) Deviation A tumble should be performed astride the centre line of the track. Deductions ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 may be made for any deviation from the centre line. Should the Tumbler deviate from the centre line they are advised to continue parallel to the centre line rather than strive to regain the line. A zig-zag course could lead to several deductions under this heading although the maximum is 1.0. b) Finish The Tumbler should finish with the body vertical in a two foot landing with feet astride the centre line at the end of the tumble i.e. last element may not be a cartwheel or walkout. Any foot movements, arm and body movements to maintain balance, or stooping forward, will be penalised. Penalties range from 0.1 to 1.0. c) Tempo A Tumble should be i) Fast and ii) Maintain momentum or accelerate throughout. A Tumbler can incur deductions for loss of momentum between elements. These deductions are additional to the technical deductions and range from 0.3 to 1.0 for stopping. d) Difficulty Each element in the Tumbling exercise is assumed to have a difficulty of 1.0 for the purposes of defining the difficulty of the routine, when the following occur:

I. Omission of an element: deduct 1.0 (the difficulty value of the missing element). Deduct a further 1.0 for failing to perform the exercise as prescribed, e.g. the exercise would be marked out of 8.0.

II. Changing an element: If an element changes beyond recognition to become an element not included on the list, and in so doing there are only four elements from the list then 1.0 (the maximum technical deduction for the element) is deducted CJP, with a further 1.0 mark for the non-performance of the element. The routine would be marked out of 8.0.

III. Additional steps: If a handspring to two feet is followed by a cartwheel, the exercise ends at this point for judging purposes. Deduct 1.0 for the steps, deduct a further 1.0 for failing to meet the requirement of the exercise, e.g. If an exercise started with a handspring and steps were taken immediately after the first element, the exercise would be marked out of 4.0.

IV. Fall: Deduct 1.0. Also deduct for any element not performed and 1.0 for failing to meet the requirements of the exercise.

V. Stop: As for a fall. VI. Both feet or hands outside the boundary line: as for a fall.

e) General Impression A Tumbling exercise should be fast, ideally accelerating throughout. It should have rhythm and lightness and an uninterrupted smooth flow. Fulfill all the requirements of shape and height. All landings should be exact. A Judge may deduct 0.1 to 1.0 for his general impression of the exercise. Deductions can also be made under this heading for untidiness, discourtesy, and behaviour of the coach; however the maximum deductions under this heading cannot exceed 1.0.

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Faults for Composition and General Impression Minors Errors (0.1)

- insufficient lightness and rhythm - repeated small technical faults - uncertain approach - indistinct start and finish to exercise - untidy or immodest dress

Significant Faults (0.2)

- incorrect dress - repeated significant technical deductions - visible effort or strain

Serious Errors (0.3)

- presence of a spotter - most elements performed with serious technical faults

f) Technical Deductions Minor Errors (0.1)

- slight bending or spreading of arms or legs - slight deviation in direction - landing with a small bounce or step - other small insignificant errors in technique - slight lack of height in somersaults (below shoulder height of the performer)

Significant Faults (0.2 to 0.3)

- a distinct bending or spreading of the arms or legs - a large step in landing or three small steps - poor shape in the element - distinct deviation from the centre line - over or under turn in somersaults up to 45 degrees - slight loss of tempo - deep bend in landing - execution of somersault at waist level

Serious Faults (0.5)

- distinct loss of tempo - additional steps after landing (more then three) - touching the boundary line of the runway with one hand or foot - significant bending of arms or

legs - over or underturn in twisting somersaults (more than 45 degrees) - serious technical errors - landing a somersault on one leg when it should have been two - touching the floor briefly with the

hands - stepping out of the exercise area with one hand or foot. Non-Performance Faults (1.0) - a stop in the routine (remainder not evaluated) - crossing the boundary line of the track with both hands or feet (remainder not evaluated) - fall on

head, hands and feet, front, back or seat - physical assistance from a spotter (element and remainder of exercise not evaluated)

Tumbling Elements

Straight jump Flic flac Straight back somersault

Tuck jump Cartwheel Half twisting back somersault

Pike straddle jump Round Off Full twisting back somersault

Jump half turn Flyspring Tuck front somersault

Jump full turn Whip back somersault Piked front somersault

Handspring - 1 Tuck back somersault Arabian front somersault

Handspring-2 Pike back somersault Side somersault

NB ¼ turn into cartwheel is NOT

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Evaluation of Pair & Group Exercises (please note the changes to elements required) Pair elements will be taken from the BGA Gold, Silver, and Bronze Acrobatics Award Scheme. The pair elements should be performed following the guidance given in this handbook. The position of the free arms and legs are optional. Each pair must choose four pair elements and three agilities from the diagrams in the handbook. The individual elements must be performed either simultaneously or in immediate canon. All pair balances must show a static position for 3 seconds in the balance phase of the element. Timing of the element begins when the position is static. A 0.3 deduction will be made by the CJP for each missing second in a balance. There is no requirement for a static hold in teprime consideration. In mixed pairs the male must be the base. In other pair events partners may change as the base. Any of the pair skills may be performed with one-arm support if the teacher considers the element safe for the performers. Stands on shoulders may be performed with support from two hands, one hand or without support from the base. Floor routines will be performed on a 12 x 12m square matted, not sprung floor area. The use of a sprung floor is not permitted for a Regional selection event. Additional Agilities or Pair Elements No additional difficulty will be accredited to the performers for extra pair or individual elements although such elements are likely to accrue deductions if not performed well. Scoring A judging panel for the Pair and Group exercise comprises four judges and one CJP (Chief of Judging Panel). The judges mark the routine for Technical excellence and Artistic merit from 10.00 regardless of time faults or compositional requirements. The final score for a pair or group is the average of the two middle marks of the four judges with a tolerance range of 0.5 for all four marks. The CJP makes deductions from the final score for time faults and compositional requirements. The CJP also marks the routine and records a score, though this is not taken into account on the first instance. If there is a tied position, this is resolved by:

1. Taking tie still exists: 2. Taking the average of all marks including the recorded mark of the CJP. 3. If a tie still results then a joint award is made

Group Sequence Requirement

Six competitors per group Any combination of boys and girls is acceptable Age regulations apply as for general regulations

All six competitors will perform the same three agilities. These must be performed in synch or in canon. There should be no contact between gymnasts during the performance of these elements. Agilities however may be linked together to form a sequence, e.g. cartwheel, immediate one-arm cartwheel. Each group will perform three pair elements from the diagrams in the handbook i.e. the same element at the same time. Each pair must be in contact with their partners throughout the balance phase (entry, balance, and exit) during balance elements but have no contact with other pairs. In addition they will also perform ONE GROUP BALANCE, involving all members of the team and in which the members are in contact. The structure of the group balance should be such that all members are playing a part in the maintenance of the final balance. To this end all members of the team should be in support or supporting another member of the team. It is considered insufficient merely to make contact while still being on the floor. The creativity, aesthetics and difficulty of this balance will be taken into account by the judges in their 2.0 mark for artistry. Pyramids where partners are merely in contact rather than in support will be penalised under the Artistry heading. The structure of this balance is left to the discretion of the teacher. The Group balance does not have to be made of elements from the awards. Schools who won the Group National title in 2012 will be automatically selected. That region may then enter two groups in that age range. Compositional Requirements If one or more Compositional requirements are not fulfilled the CJP will deduct 1.0 from the final score together with a further 1.0 to represent the value of the missing element. This applies to individual elements and pair/group elements. Individual elements if one of a partnership fails to perform a skill, it is considered as not performed by both (all) performers and the deduction is made as previously described. If one of the partners performs the skill and the other makes a recognisable attempt for instance aiming to perform a handstand forward roll but failing to complete the roll the 1.0 is deducted for the value of the element but no deduction is made for Compositional Requirements.

Pair/Group Elements If the element is completely missed (only three/two pair skills are shown, or an incorrect move is performed),

the CJP deducts 1.0 mark for the skill value and another 1.0 for Compositional Requirements. If the element is attempted but does not reach the final position, then the CJP deducts 1.0 for the value of the

element, 1.0 for Compositional Requirements and a further 0.9 for time faults. (total CJP deduction of 2.9) The performers are permitted to rebuild the balance. If they do, then they regain the 1.0 for SR and the 1.0 for element value, but the 0.9 time fault deduction is still applied. (Total CJP deduction of 0.9). Technical judges deduct 0.5 for an incomplete element.

i.e. the performer starts to climb, then immediately returns to the floor and begins afresh, there is no deduction by the CJP and a 0.5 technical deduction is made by the panel.

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General

The first movement by a competitor shall constitute the beginning of the exercise Each pair, group or individual element carries a difficulty mark of 1.0 Pair and group elements should be held static for three seconds. 0.3 will be deducted

by the CJP for each missing second. Evaluation of Pair: Technical merit from 9.0, artistry from 1.0 Evaluation of Group : Technical merit from 8.0, Artistry from 2.0

Technical faults Technical errors include: landing faults, entries and exits from elements, shape and position, falls and breakdowns in the execution of elements. Minor errors (0.1)

Inaccurate position of partners in a balanced element Slight instability in balances Slight bending or spreading of arms Small hop or step in dismounts

Significant Errors (0.2 – 0.3)

Visible strain in strength elements Pronounced bending or spreading of arms to maintain balance Loss of balance with no more than two steps Distinct bending of arms in handstands Slight touch of a partner or the floor Significant loss of tempo Poor body lightness

Serious errors (0.5)

More than two running steps after a dismount More than three steps to maintain a balance Visible or distinct strain to maintain a balance Sliding or falling onto one knee Uncontrolled exit from a pair or group balance that lands on the feet Failed element, false start

Faults (1.0)

Falling without control onto any body-part other than the feet Additional support of a partner to prevent a fall Performing without music

Artistry Mark Minor errors (0.1)

failure to use all four quarters of the floor uneven distribution of the elements throughout the routine failure to use one of the levels high, medium or low repetition of similar elements or poses slightly noticeable divergence from the musical accompaniment small deviations in synchronised movement wearing jewellery adjusting dress while performing (0.1 each time) failure to present at the start or end of the routine

Significant faults (0.2)

only half the floor area used majority of routine performed at one level lack of variety in pace of routine

Serious errors (0.3)

lack of harmony between music and movements throughout the routine big deviations in synchronised movement only one variety of pace throughout the routine poor quality and variety of choreography use of additional matting prompting from the sidelines or to each other display of poor sportsmanship

Deductions for Artistry should not exceed 1.0 in the Pair routines and 2.0 in the group routines

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Time faults Pair balance elements must be held for 3 seconds, and the Group balance for 3 seconds. Timing starts at the moment a definite balance has been achieved. The time limit for Pair and Group exercises is 2 minutes. The timing begins from the movement of one or more of the performers and ends when a definite finish position is shown. Every routine must be timed by an appointed timekeeper who must not have any other responsibility. The timekeeper must sit next to the CJP who will also time the routine and who will make the final decision on the appropriateness of any deduction. The precise duration of each routine must be recorded, and the record sheet signed by the timekeeper and the CJP. If, for any reason one or more routines are not timed, then the time deduction may not be applied to any performer in that section

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Music All Pair and Group routines should be performed to music, which may be instrumental or orchestral, but lyrics are not permitted. Voice may be used as an instrument, provided lyrics are not used. The routine starts and finishes in an aesthetic held position. This may not be one of the technical skills. The routine should show a relationship with the music, and the end of the routine should coincide with the end of the music. If the music fails during a performance the Pair or Group should continue to perform their routine. If the fault is that of the equipment then a re-run may be offered, time permitting. If the fault is caused through a poor recording no re-run will be allowed. CJP deductions

Time faults for balance elements 0.3 for each second missing Music faults that are the responsibility of the teacher 0.3 e.g. poor reproduction of music, faulty CD Exceeding the allowed time of the routine 0.3 (see above) Finishing before or after the end of the music 0.3 Missing elements : 1.0 every time Very significant size difference between partners 0.2 Stepping over the floor area boundary 0.1 each step Undergarments visible or immodest dress 0.3 for each performer Theatrical dress such as animal representations, attachments, uniforms/suits, flowers or excessive ribbons in

the hair, or heavy make-up 0.3 Clothing not matching or complementary 0.3

Group Balance Each team must create one voluntary static pyramid involving all six team members. The composition of this balance should demonstrate the skill and inventiveness of the group. All partners should be actively contributing to the group pyramid each person must either be supported or be supporting another group member. The creativity, aesthetics and difficulty of this balance will be taken into account by the judges in their 2.0 mark for Artistry. Pyramids where partners are merely in contact rather than in support will be penalised under the Artistry heading. Dress code Gymnasts must perform in accepted gymnastics clothing including gym shorts, T-shirts and catsuits. Theatrical make-up, exaggerated hairstyles, ribbons, flowers or themed (e.g. soldier costumes) are not permitted and if worn will incur deductions from the CJP as shown above. Throughout these rules we have tried to mirror the work being done at the lower levels of acrobatic clubs. This is in line with government policy, which seeks to link sport being done in clubs. In the event of any queries over these rules, or any other Acrobatic or Tumbling questions please contact the ACROBATIC REPRESENTATIVE (currently Tim Wild) listed in the BSGA Committee Members, and he will give a final & binding decision. Regional Team Entries to your Regional Organiser as shown on the Regional Pages.

All trophies from School Gym National Finals 2012 should be returned to Verity Trevor-Morgan on or before 9th March 2013.

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RHYTHMIC COMPETITION REQUIREMENTSApril 27th 2013 Weavers Leisure Centre, Weavers School, NN8 3JH

General� There will be 3 SECTIONS: U9 (Key Stage 1&2), U11 (Key Stage 2), O11 (Key Stage 3,4 &5).� Gymnasts must work in their own age group.� There will be 2 LEVELS of competition in each age group.� Schools may enter ALL routines in a SECTION to be classed as a TEAM.� Schools may enter more than one team in any section.� In the team event there must be 4 gymnasts minimum in Level 1, and 3 gymnasts minimum in Level 2.

Gymnasts may only perform 1 solo for their team plus either the group routine (Level 1) or a duet (Level2). Level 2 gymnasts may participate in the Level 1 group routine but not Level 1 solos.

� Gymnasts/Schools may enter the OPEN event and participate in any single group, duet or solo of thecompetition (providing age and eligibility criteria are met and be eligible to win a medal only in thatsection).

� A trophy will be awarded to the winning School Team in each age group section and at each level.� The Judith Brown Trophy will be awarded to the highest score of the day in the Level 1 competition.� Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each exercise.� Entry Fee £5 per gymnast. Entries to be sent on the official Entry Form together with the correct entry

fee (cheques payable to B.S.G.A) to Helen Barber. For entry form, please contact: Helen Barber, 138Sywell Road, Overstone, Northants. NN6 0AG. email: [email protected] Tel: 07971009317

� Please note all Schools must be affiliated to BSGA and fees should be paid via the BSGA website ordirect to the BSGA Regional treasurer well in advance of the closing date. Closing date for entries: 22ndMarch 2013

Officials� All schools must provide 1 judge who is either: A British Gymnastics qualified judge; a teacher involved

in gymnastics or dance; or an associate of the school with dance or gymnastics experience.� All officials (judges, coaches, teachers) must be familiar with the Next Step BSGA judging criteria.� All Level 2 routines will be judged by BG qualified judges.� Failure to provide a judge will incur a £50 fine.

Music� Can be single instrument, full orchestral, or vocal (but with NO words).� Music should be edited to the following lengths with a clear start and finish:

Level 1 – all music 1min. – 1min. 30 secs, Level 2 – all music 1min. 15secs. – 1min. 30secs.

Dress� Gymnasts must wear leotards/unitards, with or without sleeves. Boys may wear shorts over a leotard/vest.

Girls may wear footless tights with the leotard. Thin spaghetti straps are not allowed. All leotards in a Duetor Group must be coordinated (not essential to be identical). Girls’ skirts may be part of the leotard butfabric must lie flat against the body and must not be lower than the leg line. For the Group only gymnastsmay wear a leotard or fitted shorts/tights/leggings and a tight fitting and appropriate top but all groupmembers should be dressed identically.

Apparatus� Must be the same size and type but may be of different colours. Should conform to FIG standards except

Ribbons may be shorter (min. 4m in length).

Choreography� For help with the composition of exercises refer to: British Gymnastics Proficiency Awards, Dance and

Handheld Apparatus Charts; British Gymnastics Key Steps Modules; British Gymnastics Next StepRhythmic Handbook and DVD; British Gymnastics Rhythmic Development Plan. Further informationavailable from Helen Barber.

Level 1 Next Step BSGA Competition� Teams comprise 2 solo routines and 1 group. May contain gymnasts registered to a British Gymnastics

Rhythmic club only in the Group routine but not comprising the whole group. There may be between 4and 20 gymnasts in a group routine. Routines will be performed as set and judged as per judging criteriain the Next Step BSGA handbook.

Under 9 Hoop Solo Ball Solo Hoop GroupUnder 11 Ribbon Solo Hoop Solo Ribbon GroupOver 11 Rope Solo Ribbon Solo Rope Group

� All routines are either fully set or have optional skills laid out in the Next Step BSGA RhythmicHandbook. Routines should be performed as detailed in the handbook and will be judged as per thehandbook judging system. To obtain the handbook please contact British Gymnastics or Helen Barber([email protected]).

Level 2 Duets and Solos Competition� Teams comprise 2 solos and 1 duet. Any gymnast who has not passed a British Gymnastics Zonal

Grade in the previous 12 months may participate in any section (Novices). Gymnasts who havequalified for British Gymnastics Grades Finals or British Championships may be part of a Duet only andthe partner must be a Novice or non-club gymnast.Under 9 Free Duet Free Solo Hoop SoloUnder 11 Hoop Duet Ball Solo Rope SoloOver 11 Ball Duet Ribbon Solo Rope Solo

Requirements� Composition Duets

3 x Body Movement Skills (0.5 each – see Composition Guidelines) 1.50(Must show variety. No repetition of body shape)3 x Exchanges of apparatus 1.50(1 throwing exchange, 2 non-throwing)2 x Collaborations (0.5 each) 1.00Apparatus Skills (Variety/characteristics of apparatus) 2.00Duet choreography - Spatial (shapes, patterns, use of the floor, directions, levels) 2.00- Dynamic (Synchronisation, interpretation, expression & use of music) 2.00

TOTAL 10.00� Composition U9 Free Duet

6 x Body Movement Skills ( 0.5 each – see Composition Guidelines) 3.00(Must show variety. No repetition of body shape)3 x Collaborations 3.00Duet choreography - Spatial (shapes, patterns, use of the floor, directions, levels) 2.00- Dynamic (Synchronisation, interpretation, expression & use of music) 2.00

TOTAL 10.00� Composition Solos

6 x Body Movement Skills ( 0.5 each – see Composition Guidelines) 3.00(Must show variety. No repetition of body shape)Apparatus Skills (Variety/characteristics of apparatus) 3.00Choreography - Spatial (shapes, patterns, use of the floor, directions, levels) 2.00- Dynamic (Synchronisation, interpretation, expression & use of music) 2.00

TOTAL 10.00� Composition U9 Free Solo

6 x Body Movement Skills (0.5 each – see Composition Guidelines) 3.00(Must show variety. No repetition of body shape)Dance Steps – Travelling steps, linking movements 3.00Choreography - Spatial (shapes, patterns, use of the floor, directions, levels) 2.00- Dynamic (Synchronisation, interpretation, expression & use of music) 2.00

TOTAL 10.00� Execution will be judged as per FIG rules looking at the way both body movements and apparatus

skills are performed (clear shapes, control, good technique etc), as well as the grouptiming/synchronization and the overall presentation and performance. TOTAL 10.00Composition Guidelines

� 6 Body Movement Skills should be selected from the following:

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Trampolining For Schools With the inclusion of trampolining as an option in the GCSE and A-level PE syllabus, there has been an increase in interest in this discipline within schools, and there are now very few secondary schools which are not equipped with at least one trampoline. As many schools share their sports facilities with public provision, it has become easy in many areas for children to progress from trampolining within their PE classes to participating in more specialised training sessions that are run by the Local Authority outside school hours, and from there into competitive clubs. Whilst club members have access to a wide range of competitive opportunities provided by the clubs and by British Gymnastics, a series of `Schools Trampoline Competitions' has been adopted by BSGA. This series aims to offer competitions for schools per se, and with particular emphasis on accommodating the relative novice who does not receive training outside the school. To this end, all athletes are entered under the name of their school (even if they are trained at a club). Competitors are grouped by age and gender; each enters as an individual, with teams being formed by three or four individual competitors in any age/gender group. There are two parallel series of competitions: the `Novice' events are restricted to athletes who are not registered with BG for national competitions, whilst the `Elite' series is open to athletes of any standard. Events within each series are run together, with each having its own trophies and titles. The competitions are open to any school and FE college below `University grade', with an upper age limit of 18 years at the start of the school year. 6x6mm competition beds will be offered at both levels. 6x4mm beds may be offered to the Elite level entrants at the O discretion. Both series comprise three `rounds'. The first is held at Regional level (South, North West, etc.); Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are individual Regions for the purposes of these competitions. These Regional rounds are held early in December. From the Regional events, the top three individuals and top two teams in each age/gender group progress to a `Zonal' round (rather like a semi-final). There are three nominal Zones, covering the South. Midlands, and North of Britain. Wales competes in the Midlands Zone, whilst Scotland and Northern Ireland compete in the northern Zone. The Zonal rounds are staged in January. From the Zonal events, the top three individuals and top two teams again progress, to the National Schools Championships, which are staged in March. The Zonal and National competitions are organised by individual Regions on a rota basis. Because the trampoline coaches in each Region are also committed to hosting events within the BG national competitions calendar, the rota has to be planned in co-operation with the BC National Trampoline Competitions Committee. Attire: In the Awards Ceremony at Zonal & National Levels, competitors must present themselves in competition attire. `Retired' Competitors: Competitors who have retired from National competitions & wish to enter a Novice Level competition must apply for permission to the Schools Trampolining Working Group. Such permission must be obtained before the closing date for entry to the Regional competitions. Permission will not normally be given to athletes who have ever competed at National Grade 2 level. Officials: Schools submitting more than 3 competitors must provide at least 1 official. Schools submitting 6+ competitors must provide a judge amongst their officials. Accompanying' Officials: Every competitor must be accompanied by a suitably-qualified coach who will take responsibility for the competitor's performance on the trampoline. Such a coach does not need to be a member of staff of the competitor's school. The coach must be named on the entry form for each round of the competition. Should the nominated coach fail to attend, a suitably qualified substitute may be requested to offer his/her services. If no substitute can be secured, then the competitor must not be allowed to compete.

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Does your school need TRAMPOLINE JUDGES?

If your school is taking part in the annual Schools Trampoline Championships, then you will need a

knowledge of judging and the duties of competition officials.

The Schools Trampoline Working Group is staging special Judging/Officials courses for schools staff, in

order to help schools to take part in the Championships.

Courses will be arranged around the Regions to meet demand. If you would like to take this opportunity, please contact:

Ron Linton([email protected]).

Routines Competitors will perform one Compulsory Routine and one Voluntary Routine. In the voluntary routine at Open Level, a maximum 7.0 will be awarded, whilst in the Closed Level a maximum difficulty mark of 2.0 will be awarded. The compulsory routines are listed below:

Elite Novice 1. Full Twist Jump OR 1. Back Somersault (Tucked) 1. Full Twist Jump 2. Straddle Jump 2. Straddle Jump 2. Straddle Jump 3. Seat Landing 3. Seat Landing 3. Seat Landing 4. Half Twist to Seat Landing 4. Half Twist to Seat Landing 4. Half Twist to Seat 5. Half Twist to Feet 5. Half Twist to Feet 5. Half Twist to Feet 6. Piked Jump 6. Piked Jump 6. Piked Jump 7. Back Landing 7. Back Landing 7. Back Landing 8. Half Twist to Feet 8. Half Twist to Feet 8. Half Twist to Feet 9. Tucked Jump 9. Tucked Jump 9. Tucked Jump 10. Front Somersault (Tucked) 10 Full Twist Jump 10. Half Twist Jump In the voluntary routine at Novice Level, competitors may not perform more than three skills which have more than 270º of somersault. A full copy of the rules is listed on the schools trampolining web site http://schools.trampolining.net

Support for P.E. Teachers As teachers have to be familiar with a wide range of sports, it is not practical for them to take a governing body coaching qualification in every sport that their schools may promote. The NCF and BG have jointly produced a `Trampoline coach' award for qualified P.E. teachers that has a narrower syllabus than the BG Level 2 Coach award, but is sufficient to enable teachers to coach trampolining within their school environment to GCSE requirements, and to a standard suitable for entry into the Schools Trampoline Competitions. These courses can be run at the request of an LEA, and it is hoped that they can be promoted via the medium of the BSGA.

Liaison Within the Regional framework of BG/BSGA there is a `Schools Secretary' on each Trampoline Technical Committee, and also a National Schools Competitions Secretary on the BG Trampoline Competitions Committee. These officers offer a medium of liaison and advice over matters of schools trampolining within their own Regions, and will be pleased to hear from any teacher in need of assistance. A list of these officers is in Regional Information. Representatives for Schools Trampolining

Chair National Schools Committee

Ron Linton 91 Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 5DW.

Tel: 01614 857880. Email: [email protected]

National Competition Dates Regional Rounds..................... 1st/2nd December 2012 Zonal Finals............................. 13th or 20th January 2013 National Finals......................... March 201 10th or 17th 3

(Exact dates subject to the BG National Competitions calendar)

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BSGA JUNIOR TEAM EVENTS by Joan JackmanWhen Vicki first asked me to write a little about BSGA and the history of its Junior Team competitionI was happy to oblige – until I started! Our competition structure is so involved and ‘there is nothingnew under the sun’ as is proved later on!The first English Schools Gymnastics Association (ESGA) handbook was 1976 (I have them all!).President: Bob Currier; Vice: Nik Stuart; Chair: Bob Garner; Secretary: Frank Hughes; National SchoolsOrganiser; Joan Jackman; Boys Coach; John Atkinson; Girls Coach; Bob Garner. Affiliations were:Secondary Schools £3.00; Primary Schools £2.00 and Individuals £1.50.The first Junior School Team Championships in 1972 were based on the BAGA Sunday Times AwardsScheme and took place at the American School in London. In 1973 they moved to NottinghamUniversity and then on to the well remembered Michael Sobell Sports Centre in London, sponsoredby ESGA in conjunction with the Olympic Gymnasium Company, where they remained for manymemorable years. They have had many sponsors over the years – Mattison; Saul & Roberts; Lilia White;Kit-E-Kat; Errys Printers; Harrison Drape and Carita House. In 1978 the Championships moved to Gloucester and it became a two day event, with the Under 11’son the Saturday performing to a capacity audience of 1,000 spectators and on Sunday, slightly fewerfor the Under 13’s, but still a very appreciative audience. This was the year of the leotard – in a brightrange of colours! 1978 also saw the first Sports Acrobatics Championships sponsored by Kay-Metzeler held in Coventry.In Artistic Gymnastics in 1979 we competed in the World School Games in Izmir, Turkey which wasthe beginning of the ESGA travelling world wide to include: World School Games in Florence; Boyscompeting in Belgium, Hungary, Holland & Iceland; Girls in Sweden & Finland; and the Ulster Gamesfor both boys and girls, to name but a few.For Schools competitions it was now time to look at changes to the Junior Team Championships andin 1981 the question was asked ‘should we introduce girls, boys and mixed teams?’The competition moved to Crystal Palace for a number of years, before losing its sponsor and beingsupported by the BAGA for a return to Gloucester for the National Finals. We were now gettingschools from Belfast, Glasgow and Wales entering the competition.I986 saw the introduction of the Floor & Vault Competition for Secondary School pupils with theNational Finals being held in Birmingham. In 1988 we moved to Chelmsford for the Junior Team, wherein an attempt to get more boys teams entering the age groups changed to Under 11 and Under 14.Age groups changed once more, to Under 16 in 1992 for the Floor, Vault & Group Sequencecompetition or Junior Team, which became known as the Carita House Junior Team Championships,until its final year! And this coincided with yet another return to Gloucester for the Finals. In 1993 thequestion was asked ‘if no more boys enter should we allow two boys teams from each region?’The Carita House Junior Team Championships remained relatively unchanged apart from a few smallrule changes. The finals were held in Cannock, Bath & Birmingham before finally resting at FentonManor since 2005.Joan Jackman

AddendumAs you can see from Joan’s report, questions were being asked as early as 1981 about increasingparticipation for boys! We tried two teams from each region in 2012, with enormous success for thegirls but unfortunately resulting in a reduction of the number of boys participating overall!The new competition for 2013 retains all that is good about the Junior Team Championships i.e. Floor,Vault & Group Sequence, except with reduced numbers! Thus allowing Schools at regional level to enterlots of teams of 3, and increase participation in their School Clubs. Please boys, coaches of boys, andteachers of boys encourage your boys to emulate the great Team GB boys and embrace the new TeamTrio competition!

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Under 11 Boys Under 16 Boys1st S Chalfont St Peters 96.25 1st N Newcastle RGS 97.402nd N Newcastle RGS 91.60 2nd E Fitzwimarc 92.053rd Y Mundella 89.40 3rd NW Walton-le-Dale 91.00Group: Chalfont St Peters Group: Newcastle RGS 25.00

Under 11 Girls Under 16 Girls1st S Maltmans Green 102.15 1st Sc Craigmount 100.812nd L Streatham & Clapham 98.76 2nd L Streatham & Clapham 100.423rd SE Tormead 97.05 3rd SE Tormead 99.44Group: Maltmans Green 27.90 Group: Tormead 27.75

Plate Competition

Under 11 Boys1st S Stoke Poges 87.852nd NW Ansdell 75.00Group: Ansdell 21.00

Under 11 Girls Under 16 Girls1st L Bute House 95.54 1st E Royal Masonic 99.732nd S Chalfont St Peter 94.26 2nd SE Kent College 99.303rd NW Ladybarn House 91.20 3rd Y Sheffield GHS 93.55Group: Bute House 26.35 Group: Kent College 26.40

Carita House Junior Team National Final 2012Although we did not know at the time of these British Finals, this was to be the last Carita House JuniorTeam Championships! Carita was first linked with the BSGA in 1982, when they took over thesponsorship of the Sports Acrobatics & Tumbling Championships. Throughout the thirty years that theyhave supported BSGA they have sponsored the Floor & Vault British Finals prior to the Junior TeamChampionships of latter years. It is with sadness and much appreciation of all that they have done forSchools Gymnastics over the years that we say a huge thank you and good luck in the future.48 teams travelled to Fenton Manor for these National Finals in March and a great day was had bygymnasts, officials and spectators alike. The growth in numbers this year had been through allowingthe second place team from each region to come to the Finals and compete in a Plate competition.This was successful as far as the girls were concerned where a further six Under 11 teams and nineUnder 16 teams took this opportunity, but unfortunately the boys did not take up the offer and numbersdecreased even further. Let us hope with the introduction of the new Team Trio competition and riding onthe success of the Team GB Men that more boys will want to participate in gymnastics in years to come!In the Under 11 age group the South continued to dominate with Maltman’s Green and Chalfont StPeter regaining their titles, and with strength in depth Stoke Poges (S) took the Under 11 Boys Platetitle, with Chalfont St Peter’s girls taking the silver in their Plate final. The Under 16 age group saw abattle from the other end of the country with Newcastle RGS from the North winning the boys andCraigmount, from Scotland, coming out on top over London and the South East. Congratulations mustalso go to Royal Masonic (E) who’s winning score in the Plate Final would have seen them medal inthe main competition.If the Team Trio competition is a success this year we may see two teams from each region competingon an equal footing, in years to come.Well done to all the teams who took part in this last ever Junior Team National Final, and a huge thankyou to everyone, and I mean everyone – too numerous to mention - who helped me in enabling thesmooth running of this competition!

Vicki

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Report for School Gym 2012School Gym 2012! The Queen’s Jubilee! And London 2012 – the home of the Olympic & Paralympic Games!A year to celebrate in style! And School Gym 2012 certainly set the trend for what lay ahead! A friendly, happyand relaxed atmosphere prevailed over Fenton Manor throughout the weekend and everyone was entertained bya very high standard of gymnastics from young people from across the country. The bringing together of thetwo disciplines: Floor & Vault alongside the Acrobatics & Tumbling is now firmly established in the calendar,displaying the very best in schools gymnastics in Great Britain today. It must be remembered that “It’s not thecolour you take away but the colour you come in” as all these gymnasts are already champions of their region,as are the athletes who represented their country in the Olympic Games, already champions of their country!The Floor & Vault always sees a great response from the boys with 10 regions represented within the threeage groups and 12 of the 13 regions represented in the three mixed sections. With the introduction of the newTeam Trio competition for next year, and the success of the Team GB men, I hope this will encourage evenmore boys to participate in the future.In the Under 11 age group we saw Tormead girls from the South East and St Anne Line boys from the Eastnarrowly retaining their titles from strong opposition from Port Regis in the South West. Tables were turnedon Chalfont St Peter (S) this year being pipped to the post by Grafton (L). Outstanding individual performancesfrom Lottie Smith (EM) and Imogen King (SW) returning accumulative scores of 18.75 and 18.7 respectively– contenders for the Emma James trophy in the future!Tumbling continues to be dominated by the Welsh, medalling in four of the six categories. Well executed skills,showing increased momentum were performed by gymnasts of all ages providing an exciting competition for all.The Acrobatics competition is always inspirational, imaginative and highly creative and routines throughoutthe weekend continued to enthral the audience and judges alike. Maltman’s Green girls from the South are tobe congratulated for achieving their goal, winning the Under 11 Group, after many frustrating years,demonstrating that determination and hard work pays off in the end! Welcome back and congratulations toSurbiton (L) who medalled in six out of the twelve sections, including gold in the Under 13 group and Over13 girls pairs.May I take this opportunity to thank everyone, as the success of this competition is due to the cooperation ofall involved especially the friendly and helpful staff of Fenton Manor; the judges; scorers; warm up marshalls;floor managers; teachers; coaches; parents and friends who continue to give me their support to facilitate thesmooth running of this event.I hope everyone enjoyed the British Final and took away many happy memories from School Gym 2012.

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FLOOR & VAULT RESULTS U11 Girls U13 Girls 1st Tormead 70.35 1st Sutton High 71.10 2nd Port Regis 70.10 2nd Streatham & Clapham 70.00 3rd Oak Bank 70.05 3rd Coopers Co Coborn 69.05

U11 Boys U13 Boys 1st St Anne Line 66.95 1st Ivybridge 70.19 2nd Port Regis 66.40 2nd Great Baddow 67.87 3rd Broadhaven 65.55 3rd Kings 66.02

U11 Mixed U13 Mixed 1st Grafton 72.15 1st St John’s 68.74 2nd Chalfont St Peters 70.45 2nd Robert Clack 67.47 3rd Port Regis 69.10 3rd Arden 64.15

U19 Girls U19 Boys 1st Surbiton 69.48 1st Ivybridge 71.75 2nd Ivybridge 68.84 2nd Newcastle RGS 70.94 3rd Craigmount 67.80 3rd Billericay 69.68 U19 Mixed

1st St John’s 71.15 2nd Ivybridge 70.31 3rd Robert Clack 69.83

U19 Individual Girl – Emma James Trophy U19 Individual Boy – Jamie Weller Trophy 1st Grace Apps – St John’s 18.25 1st Josh Jackson – Ivybridge 18.92

U11 Regional – George Finney Shield U13 Regional – George Finney Shield 1st South West 1st South West

U19 Regional – George Finney Shield 1st South West

ACROBATICS RESULTS U11 Girls Pairs 1st Danielle Plumb / Imogen Bond Maltman's Green S 9.00 2nd Lucy Durham / Emily Brown The Ridge SW 8.80 3rd Aife Sansom / Zara Spence Ballyholme NI 8.70

U11 Boys Pairs 1st Tom Conradi / Ryan Martin The Ridge SW 8.60 2nd James Sargeant / Jack McCalley Pallister Park N 8.00 3rd Rhys Jones / James Hudson Surbiton L 7.80

U11 Mixed Pairs 1st James Sargeant / Mackenzie Goodland Pallister Park N 8.75 2nd Tom Conradi / Emily Brown The Ridge SW 8.55 3rd Elliott Baker-Costello / Charlotte Marshall Henlow E 8.30

U11 Groups 1st Danielle Plumb, Imogen Bond, Lucy Michaels, Inarah Manji, Isobel Coleman, Annie West Maltman's Green S 8.60 2nd Holly Pegram, Jayne Wilkinson, Sydnie Craig, Jasmine Hayward, Eboni Anthony, Hannah Coates Hillview SW 8.40 3rd Michaela Corbett, Ella Davidson, Emily Hancock, Josie Hancok, Millie Jotischky, Naimh Meaney Surbiton L 8.30 U11 Regional 1st South West 2nd London 2nd North

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U13 Girls Pairs 1st Maisie Cox / Grace Beazleigh Kent College SE 9.00 2nd Lzzie Harraghy / Nayha Patel Surbiton L 8.90 2nd Emily Spratt / Megan Kilmurray Sir Edmund Arrowsmith NW 8.90 3rd Nicole Meier / Alice McDowell Glenlola Collegiate NI 8.80

U13 Boys Pairs 1st Ryan Bennet / Josh Smith Ridings Academy SW 7.35 2nd David Richardson / Aaron Ray Grindon Hall N 7.25 3rd Marco Silva / Jacob Thomas Bishop Hedley W 6.75 U13 Mixed Pairs 1st Josh Smith / Danielle Jones Ridings Academy SW 8.95

2nd Alfie Scorah / Lucie Gifford Henlow E 8.15

3rd Dominic Hart / Chloe Macklin Morecambe NW 7.75

U13 Groups 1st Poppy De La Garde Tingay, Ellie Munro, Nayha Patel, Lizzie Harraghy, Danielle Hurford, Imogen Maxwell Surbiton L 8.05 2nd Victoria Conway, Ella Bones, Sophie Dermott, Ruby Wilson, Amy Cook, Ruby Lambert Saddleworth NW 7.65

3rd Rebecca McVeigh, Tegan McLoughlin, Cliona McCoy, Claire McConville, Erin O'Neill, Cioamhe Coyle Our Lady's NI 7.60

U13 Regional 1st South West 2nd East 3rd North West O13 Girls Pairs 1st Abi Ralph / Amy Mackenzie Surbiton L 9.25 2nd Shanie-Redd Thorne / Beth Foster Ridings Academy SW 9.00 3rd Beth Johnson / Rachel Free Winstanley NW 8.70 O13 Boys Pairs 1st Tyler Kelly / Jake Underdown Ridings Academy SW 8.50 2nd Tom Williamson / Sam Chadwick Grindon Hall N 7.60 3rd Josh Berry / Theo Scervini The Westgate S 6.90

O13 Mixed Pairs 1st Josh Jackson / Jennah LeGrice Ivybridge SW 9.05 2nd Curtis Rookes / Bethany Trainor Unity CA N 8.80 3rd Kieran Whittle / Jess Barker Totton S 8.70 O13 Groups 1st Sophie Ascroft, Maddie Hudson, Lucy Ellison, Sir Edmund Arrowsmith NW 8.40 Megan Kilmurray, Emily Spratt, Hannah Ibbertson 2nd Anne Marie Seabourne, Abi Ralph, Poppy Spalding, Surbiton L 8.35 Amy MacKenzie, Jo Jo Perryman, Laura Mitchell 2nd Niamhellen Wallace, Tara O'Hare, Maeve Finneghan, Our Lady's NI 8.35 Kaitlinn Connor, Kelsie Hughes, Seanen Hurley 3rd Shanie-Redd Thorne, Millie Theobald, Bethany Nolder

Bethany Foster, Morgan Caldecoat, Lauren Gardner Ridings SW 8.20

O13 Regional 1st South West 2nd North 3rd North West

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TUMBLING RESULTS U11 Girls 1st Louise Miller East Coker SW 25.90 1st Reanne Davidson Norfolk House WM 25.90 2nd Bethany James Parkend N 25.55 3rd Jasmine Tang Mayfield NW 25.40 U11 Boys 1st Dylan Parry Gilded Hollins NW 25.30 2nd Emilio Olson Blue Coat WM 25.15 2nd David Richardson Grindon Hall N 25.15 3rd Harry Latham St Wilfreds NW 24.85 U13 Girls 1st Rebecca Greenshields Ormesby N 26.45 2nd Britney Campbell-Lawrence Sir Thomas Picton W 26.30 3rd Jennah Legrice Ivybridge SW 25.85 U13 Boys 1st Jack Day Nailsea SW 26.50 2nd Sam Christerson Newport W 24.65 3rd Jonathan Rimmer Cansfield NW 24.55 O13 Girls 1st Stacie Le Grice Ivybridge SW 26.55 2nd Lowri Evans Pontardulais W 25.85 3rd Eavion Richardson Lealands E 25.65 O13 Boys 1st Ashley Brown West Mon W 26.80 2nd Tom Pollard Laurence Jackson N 26.70 3rd Elliott Browne Lea Manor E 26.40

Overall Tumbling Regional Placings 1st Wales 2nd North 3rd South West

COMBINED ACROBATICS AND TUMBLING REGIONAL PLACINGS

1st South West 2nd North 3rd Wales

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Scottish Schools GymnasticsAnnual Report and results to BSGA AGM

I can’t believe another year of schools gymnastics is almost drawing to a close as I write thisreport. It seems to have flown by as have the last 14years in which I have held the position ofChairperson of the Scottish Schools Panel - but that too is drawing to a close with this my lastreport as I have decided to step down from this role but will continue on the panel. The schoolspanel will elect a new chair at our annual review and planning day in June. I am pleased to saythat I have survived the ups and downs of the post and been privileged to experience theenormous joys of seeing schools gymnastics flourish throughout the regions in Scotland and alsofurther afield with the enormous success the Scottish teams have had over the years in BritishSchools National finals.

This year we had our usual rounds of regional heats which culminated in our Scottish SchoolsFloor and Vault finals at Bell’s Sports Centre, Perth in March. This once again was a huge eventwith increased entry at our Pre-Level 1 and Level 3 categories. With last minute judging call offsand a huge entry of school teams we found it difficult to keep to time but nonetheless our judgesand scorers did a sterling job to get through such a big programme. We are in a way victims ofour own success having such a large entry of all age groups compete over one day in the mainarena and will now look to see how we can streamline the competition to make it a betterexperience for competitors, spectators and all involved.

Our regional heats for Carita House resulted in two teams going to National finals in March.Craigmount High School competed in the main competition where they performed superbly to wingold and be crowned Carita House Champions -the first time a Scottish team has achieved thisaccolade. Kirkland High School competed in the plate competition and in their first experience ofa National final performed exceptionally well with all gymnasts enjoying the whole experience. InMay I had the great pleasure as Team Manager of taking four teams and their coaches to theNational Floor and Vault finals in Stoke. It was a great weekend of competition especially for ourtwo medal winning teams – the U/11 team from Oakbank in Perth in their first national finalwinning bronze along with the U/19 Craigmount team also winning bronze. The U/13 team fromCraigmount and the U/19 mixed team from James Young High School both narrowly missing outon a medal position but produced excellent performances on both floor and vault. It was a wellorganized, smoothly run competition – well done to Vicki and all those who were involved.

Unfortunately our Schools Gymfest date clashed with the National finals in Stoke but that did notdetract from an entry of over 25 school teams and invited display teams having a great day of noncompetitive, fun filled gymnastics at Bells in Perth. I am very grateful to a wonderful group ofschools gymnastics enthusiasts led by Jennifer Mann who ran the whole day while we were inStoke. Schools Gymfest grows year on year and is the ideal way for us to end the schoolsgymnastics year.

In concluding this report I am extremely grateful to the many people who have supported me andthe work of the schools panel throughout my time as Chairperson. I have valued the friendly advice,encouragement and support of all the dedicated members of the schools panel and our PresidentLynn Milne who somehow managed to talk me into taking on this job 14 years ago!! A huge thankyou to you all for your devoted time, effort and vision in moving schools gymnastics forward. Thanksalso to judges, helpers, SGA office staff (especially Ashleigh) and to all the gymnastics colleaguesand friends I have made through SGA and BSGA over the years who all willingly give of their timeand to the teachers/coaches, gymnasts and parents who have made it so worthwhile. To everyone,my sincere thanks for your support of Schools Gymnastics in Scotland.

Val Oswald, Chairperson, June 2012

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Scottish Schools Floor and Vault National Championships - Results

Pre-Level 1

1st Oakbank PS 79.35

2nd Eastriggs PS 78.5

3rd Newington PS 77.9

Primary

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

1st Corstorphine PS 82.35 1st Gylemuir PS 81.55 1st Oakbank PS 88.75

2nd Newington PS 82 2nd Viewlands PS 80.8

3rd Dyce PS 81.4 3rd Moncreiffe PS 80.35

Secondary


1st Craigmount HS 80.45 1st Broughton HS 91.05 1st Craigmount HS 92.85

2nd Millburn Acad 79.75 2nd Alva Acad 90.6 2nd James Young HS 91.05

3rd Buckhaven HS 79.55 3rd James Young HS 90.5 3rd Craigmount HS 90.1

Pre-Level 1

1st Oakbank PS 79.35

2nd Eastriggs PS 78.5

3rd Newington PS 77.9

Primary


1st Corstorphine PS 82.35 1st Gylemuir PS 81.55 1st Oakbank PS 88.75

2nd Newington PS 82 2nd Viewlands PS 80.8

3rd Dyce PS 81.4 3rd Moncreiffe PS 80.35

Secondary


1st Craigmount HS 80.45 1st Broughton HS 91.05 1st Craigmount HS 92.85

2nd Millburn Acad 79.75 2nd Alva Acad 90.6 2nd James Young HS 91.05

3rd Buckhaven HS 79.55 3rd James Young HS 90.5 3rd Craigmount HS 90.1

BSGA Girls Apparatus Championships 2012 The final BSGA Girls Apparatus Championships took place in Newcastle in March 2012. Next event will be run by British Gymnastics and take place in May 2013. However, we hope that City of Newcastle will continue their support of the new event. This year saw the South West dominate the competition by taking both the Junior and Senior Individual titles with Phoebe Turner and Ruby Harrold and also the Senior Team title which they won by over 7 marks. The Junior Team title was won by the West Midlands. Thanks again to everyone who has supported the event in the past especially the coaches, judges and gymnasts and those regions who have played host to the competition. We look forward to a successful new event starting next year.

Karen Hofen August 2012 Individual Results

Team Results Region Vault Bars Beam Floor Total Position Juniors

West Midlands 49.550 41.350 47.000 47.550 185.450 1 East 48.350 39.100 48.050 46.800 182.300 2 North 49.250 39.350 45.800 44.900 179.300 3 Seniors

South West 66.500 56.750 61.950 58.150 243.350 1 London 64.850 54.150 59.200 58.300 236.500 2 East 64.000 54.850 58.700 57.700 235.250 3

Name Vault Bars Beam Floor Total Position Juniors

Phoebe Turner South West 13.00 9.60 13.40 12.40 48.40 1 Ellie Reynolds East 12.40 10.75 12.40 12.40 47.95 2 India Weller South 12.55 11.25 12.05 11.70 47.55 3 Seniors

Ruby Harrold South West 14.05 12.30 13.30 12.15 51.80 1 Charlie Fellowes North West 13.85 12.85 12.80 11.95 51.45 2 Nicole Hibbert London 13.80 12.55 11.85 12.45 50.65 3 Emily Crowe East 13.70 10.85 13.10 13.00 50.65 3

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Report on Welsh Schools for 2011-2012Another School Year of competitions is over and at present we have a healthy membership ofschools throughout Wales.I feel that the schools section of Welsh gymnastics is not supported as much as it could be. It is verydifficult to get any help with judging and organising the competitions. These children are the grassroots of our sport and they deserve a little more. November 2011The Novice final was held at W.I.S. The competition had 4 age groups: Under 14, Under 12, Under 11and Under 9. Schools were represented from Cardiff, SE Wales, Dyfed and North East Wales, WestWales and Powys. The standard continues to improve thanks to the dedicated staff at the schools.During the day we had over 300 gymnasts competing. February 2012The Floor and Vault competition and also the Acrobatic Gymnastics competitions were held inFebruary. The winning school from each section boys, girls and a mixed team represented WelshSchools in the British finalsMarch 2012We held the inter Counties competition at WIS –Again a very successful and enjoyable day. It was very good to welcome back West Glamorgan. 6counties took part in the competition, unfortunately we still do not have any representatives fromPowys and North East in this county championship, although North East schools do haverepresentatives in the Novice and Floor and Vault and Acrobatic Gymnastics. South East were thewinners and many congratulations to them. In the tumbling competition the top two tumblers wereselected to represent Welsh Schools at the British Championships.May 2012We travelled to Stoke for the British Championships with nearly a full complement of 80 gymnasts.No representatives in the Over 13 Mixed or Over 13 Floor and Vault.There are two separate competitions Floor and Vault and Acrobatic and Tumbling Gymnastics. Thestandard of gymnastics in our schools in the Floor and Vault was excellent, and I know that each ofthe children who competed gained a lot of experience from taking part in the competition, not onlydid the children benefit but also the teachers and coaches.The Acrobatic and Tumbling Gymnastics team had a lot to live up to this year to achieve the numberof individual British Champions we had won in previous years, but even with quite an inexperiencedteam they managed to perform as a team taking the overall title as British Team Champions.We had to make late alterations as some gymnasts did not turn up and failed to let us know at all,which was very disappointing, but this did not deter and gymnasts were ready to step in and makeup the team everybody performed well and they received their just rewards- Well done toeverybody I was really proud to be Welsh.May 2012May I congratulate all the gymnasts who represented Welsh Schools at the UK Games. Thanks to themen’s and women’s tech for organising the team to take part and in this prestigious competition. Congratulations to the individual winners it was a pleasure to sit and watch the immense standardof the Welsh gymnasts.Just to finish my report may I thank personally all the coaches who accompanied the children thisyear, to the parents who brought them to the competition, Eileen Budd and Annette Brown for theircontinued support and effort to make sure Welsh Schools have every opportunity to developgymnastics.It was a great pleasure and honour for me to be part of this achievement.

Kathy JefferiesChairperson Welsh Schools

Affiliations 2012 - 201

Affiliation to BSGA and your region covers the academic year 1 September 201 to 31 August 201 st st

Membership costs are: 2 3

Primary school £10.00 (£3.00 forwarded to BSGA) Middle & Secondary school £15.00 (£5.00 forwarded to BSGA) Individual £ 5.00 (£3.00 forwarded to BSGA)

The above fees are paid to your regional affiliation secretary or treasurer. Contact details are printed in the Regional Information section of this handbook. On-line affiliation through the BG website is also available. Regions should update affiliations, (if possible by email), towards the end of each school term by forwarding the following information:

Name of school/individual Contact details (Name, address, telephone number, email address) Affiliation number allocated Cheque payable to BSGA

For insurance purposes it is important that the national treasurer is aware of all schools affiliated at least TWO weeks before any regional or national BSGA competition. Information to: Mr I H Todd, 184 Dalston Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 6DY Tel/SMS: 07734 712934 Email: [email protected]

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Insurance Gymnastics and trampoline are both high-risk activities. The BSGA as an affiliate body of British Gymnastics is provided with Legal Liability Protection Cover: Legal liability to pay legal costs and damages in respect of claims made against the insured arising out of BSGA organised regional and zone competitions that lead to a national final and for the national finals themselves (with the exception of Cheerleading competitions). Cover is provided up to a maximum of £15 million for any one occurrence. Principal Exclusions There is no cover for liabilities arising out of:- Criminal or deliberate acts Ownership or use of any vehicle etc Loss or damage to your own property Medical malpractice Teachers and coaches accepting responsibility for supervising teams participating in BSGA organised events must satisfy themselves that they have the appropriate qualifications and have undertaken the necessary training to provide for the health, safety and welfare of all placed in their charge. If you are in any doubt please check with your LA that their insurance programmes provide full and appropriate Legal Liability Insurance for off-site extra curricular activity. This safeguards teachers from any personal financial liability and provides payment to those who are injured and entitled to damages. In particular, schools that use adults other than teachers in support of their extra curricular gymnastics programmes must ensure they comply with all LA guidance in relation to insurance and child protection. As part of the `duty of care' placed on the BSGA it is necessary to undertake risk assessment at events. This will include ensuring that teachers and coaches taking responsibility for coaching and supervising teams are fully qualified to do so. The BSGA as an affiliate body of British Gymnastics is NOT provided with: Personal Accident Insurance. N.B. Please note that the BSGA does not provide Personal Accident cover for individual members or schools. To obtain personal accident insurance it is necessary to be a registered member of the National Governing Body - British Gymnastics. (For further details on insurance covered by membership to British Gymnastics contact: Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Nr. Newport, Shropshire TF10 9NB Tel: 01952 822304 or Perkins Slade Ltd 01216988050) Kathy Jefferies BSGA Treasurer

B. G. Teachers Awards Gymnastics

British Gymnastics, in conjunction with the British Schools Gymnastics Association have developed a series of 4 new teachers courses. They aim to develop teachers' depth of knowledge and understanding of gymnastics, giving them technical information & confidence in delivery. These courses also link in to BG cycle 6 General Gymnastics coaching award syllabus, allowing teachers easier access to the coaching structure if they wish to develop their skills further. The chart below gives a summary of the module content for each of the 4 courses.

Gymnastics for Teachers - Introductory Level

Class management in the gym, warm up and safety issues, and body management (Mandatory) 2 hrs

Hand Apparatus & Paired/Group activities 2 hrs Rolling 2 hrs Static balances 2 hrs Landings, jumps, leaps & flight 1 hr Travelling 1 hr

Throughout each module, sequencing, use of apparatus and evaluation will be covered. Intermediate Level (Primary School Club) Intermediate Level (Secondary School)

Setting up a club - Body Management (inc School/Club Links) 2 hrs (Mandatory) 2 hrs

Body Management - Basic floor skills part 1 2 hrs (Mandatory) 2 hrs - Basic floor skills part 2x2 hrs

Floor 2 hrs - Flight (inc. rebound) 2 hrs Vaulting (basic) 2 hrs - Acrobatic or Partner work 2x2 hrs Acrobatic/Rhythmic/ 2x2 hrs - Rhythmic/Aerobic Gym. 2 hrs* Aerobic Gymnastics 2 hrs

Practical modules will include general principles of support.

Gymnastics for Teachers - Advanced Level

Setting up a Club (including Safety, BSGA, Award schemes, SCL) 2 hrs Further Body Management (Mandatory) 2 hrs Advanced Floor Skills 2 hrs Advanced Vaulting (inc. Trampette) 2 hrs Acrobatic Gymnastics/Aerobic/Team gym 2x2 hrs*

Practical modules will include progressions & supports. Pathways to & support from clubs will be part of each module.

* On a full 12 hour course, course organisers can choose 2 modules from the 3 listed or, alternatively 1hr and 20 minutes can be spent on each of the 3 modules. N.B. Courses are open to Teaching Assistants working in the school at which they will deliver sessions. Teaching assistants must also complete a period of post course guided learning with a teacher or a coach.

For further information about courses in your area please contact

the Coaching Department at British Gymnastics on Tel: 0845 1297129

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The Constitution of the British Schools Gymnastics Association (BSGA)

1. NAMEThe Association will be called the British Schools Gymnastic Association, hereinafter known as theB.S.G.A.The B.S.G.A. will be an affiliated body to the British Gymnastic Association (BG) and to the NationalCouncil for School Sports. (NCSS)

2. AIMThe aim of the Association is the advancement of the mental, moral and physical welfare anddevelopment of school pupils through the medium of gymnastics.

3. OBJECTIVESa. To promote and help provide a gymnastics competition pathway for school teams for

individuals in schools and school age children that are home educatedb. To organise courses within the regions for the promotion of gymnastics and to provide

teacher/coach education.c. To provide opportunities, nationally, for the personal development of the individual gymnast

andprovide advanced teacher/coach education.d. Arrange and support competitions for and between the home nations and Great Britain

including the World School Games.

4. ELIGIBILITYParticipants must be,

� in full time education (on a school admission register), or home educated and under the ageof 19 years, (school year of competition). They should not be a professional gymnast. Thequestion whether a person is or is not a professional at any time shall be determined by theBoard of Control of BG in accordance with the Bye Laws of British Gymnastics, and such adecision shall be final and binding.

� affiliated to the BSGA ~ Students at university are excluded

5. AFFILIATIONAffiliation will be via the Regional or County Association. Where a gymnast attends a school, whichis not affiliated they may affiliate through the region individually.

6. FEESNational fees for the ensuing year will be established at the AGM

7. OFFICERSTo consist of: President, Chairman, Vice Chair(s), Secretary, and Treasurer. To be elected each year.

8. GENERAL COMMITTEETo consist of

� Officers of the Association� one elected member from each of the four home nations � one elected member for each discipline holding a national final� one judging co-ordinator

9. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEOfficers of the Association and home nation representatives with powers to co-opt further membersand appoint sub-committees as deemed necessary

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10. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGTo be held in May or June of each year. The Secretary must receive notices of motion, Nominationfor officers and committee at least 7 days before the AGM.The business will be conducted in the following order:

a. Minutes of the last AGMb. Matters arisingc. Chairman's reportd. Secretary’s reporte. Treasurer's reportf. Appoint officers and the General Committeeg. Appointment of Auditorsh. Notices of Motioni. Arrange national competition dates j. Date of Next AGMk. Any other business

12. VOTING RIGHTS� At the AGM and any Special General Meeting the officers, general committee members and

two representatives per region shall all be entitled to one vote each. No proxy voting will bepermitted. The presiding chairman shall have the casting vote.

� At General and executive committee meetings, there will be one vote per member present;the chairman shall have the casting vote.

13. QUORUM� At an AGM 8 members shall form a quorum.� At executive and general meetings 4 different regional/home country members shall form a

quorum.

14. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGA special or extraordinary General Meeting may be summoned at any time by the chairman or on arequisition signed for and on behalf of not less than 6(six) affiliated schools. Not less than 21 daysnotice of such meetings shall be given and no business other than the business specified in thenotice of the meeting shall be dealt with.

15. FINANCEAll funds accruing to the association from its activities, and trophies gathered under its name, will bethe property the Association. The assets of the Association will be vested in the Trustees, who willbe the officers of the association, two trustees being appointed to sign cheques. A cash statementand audited balance sheet to show all BSGA assets shall be presented at the AGM.

16. DISSOLUTIONIn the event of the dissolution of a Regional Association, the funds remaining shall be transferred tothe BSGA. In the event of the dissolution of the BSGA, any assets remaining after the satisfactionof all debts and liabilities shall be transferred to British Gymnastics to include apportioned amountsto the Scotland Wales & Ireland Schools Associations

17. ALTERATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTIONAlterations to the Constitution and Rules can only be made at the AGM or at a Special GeneralMeeting called for that particular purpose. Any such alterations will become effective forthwith. Noalteration shall be made which will cause the Association to cease to be a charity at law.

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