FIG Code of Points
Now that Atlanta is behind us and Sydney is on the horizon, it is time to roll out new compulsory exercises and Codes of Points. Below is information related to M/W/R Codes and Women's Compulsories. Note that the Men's J.O. Materials are currently available and RSG J.O. materials will be used in the upcoming quadrennium with only minor changes.
Items(s):
Women's FIG Code of Points
Men's FIG Code of Points
RSG FIG Code of PointsWhat are they?
These are the official international competitive guide books. They include the values of all elements with illustrations, bonus points, special requirements, combinations (construction of all exercises), and penalties for execution and presentation. In addition, they provide the foundation on which J.O. optional routines for the 97-98 through 2000-2001 seasons will be based.
When are they effective?
January 1997 through December 2000
Who should have one?
Anyone who is coaching or judging optional routines should have a copy of this definitive rule book for their particular discipline.
When will they be available?
The provisional Code will be revised based on discussion at the recent Intercontinental courses hosted in the United States. At press time, we anticipate the new Codes will be available for shipping in February 1997.
How do I order one?
Look in the January 1997 issue of Technique to be mailed in early January for the order form and instructions.
Order information will also be available in January on USA Gymnastics Online.*Women's J.O. compulsory and related materials
What are they?
J.O. Compulsory Manual
J.O. Compulsory Video
J.O. Compulsory Music (Cassette or CD)
J.O. Technical Handbook
The J.O. compulsory materials define and illustrate the routines used in USA Gymnastics' J.O. competitive program and provides the basis for the sound development of young athletes from entry level to the advanced competitive levels. The J.O. Technical Handbook is based on the FIG Code of Points and provides the guidelines for optional competition in the J.O. program as well as general information about judging.When are they effective?
From the 1997-1998 competitive season through the 2000-2001.
Who should have one?
If you are coaching or judging in women's gymnastics in the U. S., you should have these definitive materials.
When will they be available?
Attendees of the J.O. Compulsory Workshops will be able to purchase materials (limited quantities) at the workshops at discounted rates. Materials ordered by those NOT attending the workshops will be mailed approximately two weeks after the workshops (mid-June).
How do I order?
Look for order forms and instructions in future issues of Technique magazine and USA Gymnastics Online* to reserve your copies of the basic "tools of our trade".
* http://www.usa-gymnastics.org
This article appears in the November/December 1996 issue of Technique, Vol. 16, No. 10.
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