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WOMEN'S FIG CODE OF POINTS
Clarification and Update (Valid from January 1, 1998)

The WTC is pleased to present to your federation the 1998 CODE Supplement with the New Vault and Elements, which were performed at the 1997 World Championships in Lausanne.
During the November WTC Meeting, the committee addressed many inquiries and requests for clarification of rules related to exercise composition. In order

to convey in writing several interpretations taught during the International Judges' courses
to bring about more uniformity in the-application of judging rules and
to again encourage more variety in composition and artistic expression,

the WTC issues Bulletin #4. Please take notice that the 1998 CODE Supplement and the modifications contained within the this Bulletin #4 are valid as of January 1, 1998.
We kindly request that this information be distributed to the WTC chairperson, national team coaches and brevet judges in your federation for use in their active preparation for competitions through-1998 and 1999, leading to the 2000 Olympic Games.
For the FIG WTC with sincere best wishes,
Jackie Fie, President

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THESE CHANGES ARE IN EFFECT AS OF JANUARY 1, 1998 FOR THE USA ELITE PROGRAM ONLY.

THE DECISION TO INCORPORATE ANY OF THESE CHANGES FOR THE JR. OLYMPIC PROGRAM (LEVELS 7-10) WILL BE MADE AT THE WOMEN'S TECHNICAL AND J.O. PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN MARCH AND MAY. CHANGES FOR THE J.O. PROGRAM WOULD BE IN EFFECT FOR THE 1998-99 SEASON.

Articles 1-7 GENERAL

Elements are considered different, if they are listed under 1) different numbers or 2) listed under the same number when:

there are different body position N,V, in saltos
there are different degrees of turns 1/2, 1 /1, 1½
the turn is inward or outward
the leap takes-off from 1 or 2 legs
on BB the acrobatic elements take-off or land on 1 or 2 legs
mount elements are performed in the exercise

5.2.3 Special Requirements (SR): A-elements (whether listed in the Table or commonly recognized) may be used to fulfill Special Requirements.
Article 6: The current philosophy for exercise content and combination encourages an emphasis on the mastery of dance and acrobatic choreography, presented with feminine grace, artistry and personal sue. Additionally, the opportunity remains open to submit new elements (Value Parts) and new connections for Bonus Points, that have not yet been performed and/or do not appear in the Table.
6.2 Bonus Points (BP): In order to gain Bonus Points, the element must be performed without a medium or large error, that is without a deduction of 0.20 P. or more.
Article 7-2, Compositional Faults on UB, BB, FX: when more than two (2) similar elements from the same structure group are performed, a 0.05 P. deduction for lack of diversified composition should be assessed.
Appendix 2 – Technique – Falls on landings of salto and dismount elements from UB, BB and FX:

When a salto dismount does not land on feet first, no Value Part is awarded and the Special Requirement is not fulfilled.
When a dismount is not attempted, the total deduction is:
0. 30 P. for 'no dismount' + 0. 20 P. for missing Special Requirement, as well as 0. 50 P., if a fall occurred.
When a dismount acrobatic series on FX contains a repetition,
For example, 1st series: Front salto tucked (A), Round-off, Flic-flac, Double salto backward tucked (C); 2nd series: Round-off, flic-flac, Double salto backward tucked (X); then the Special Requirement is fulfilled.

Article 8 - VAULT

8.6.3 Second Flight Phase –
To insure that the correct deductions are taken for faults in the 2nd flight, there are 2 Modifications:

- Prescribed axis turn begun too late up to 0.50 P

- Late open/extension of body before landing up to 0.50 P.

8.6.4 Landing – deduction moved from 8.6.3:

- Prescribed axis turn incomplete on landing up to 0.30 P.

Vault – # 4.201 (Round-off flic-flac on – Back salto tucked off). The correct illustration should show a tucked position in the 2nd flight.
# 1.502 (Handspring on – 2½ twist off) – The correct landing position should be facing the horse.

Article 9 - BARS

9.5 Bonus Points for Special Connections (SC)
To encourage a variety of mounts in connection, "all mounts with a salto or flic-flac may be used in a Special Connection for Bonus Points", which includes: #1.307, #1.30, #1.40, #1.411, #1.413, #1.512
9.5 BP for SC - Modifications To encourage the use of all D-elements, including those five (5) without flight or long axis (LA) turn: #1.414, # 5.408, #7. 4 0 6, # 7.408, #7.409
additional Bonus Points for Special Connection can be given for direct connections of D + D (+ 0.10 P)
performed as a mount connection, connection within the exercise or dismount connection, when one or both D-elements does not contain flight phase or long axis (LA) turn. Examples:

Jump with extended hips to handstand on LB + Clear hip circle with ½ turn to catch HB D + D + D = + 0.10 + 0.20

L-Grip Front Giant + L-Grip Front Giant with ½ turn + Tkatchev D + D = + 0.10

L-Grip Front Giant + Double salto forward dismount D + D = + 0.10

Note: D (with no flight or turn) + C = NO BP
The D-element before the C-dismount must contain a flight phase or LA turn (NO change).
9.6 An "Intermediate swing" can be defined as a "pump swing or cast from a front support" and/or "a long swing not needed in order to perform the next element". The following examples of direct connections do not contain an "intermediate swing":

Tkatchev + Pendel kip
Tkatchev + Counterswing – straddle back to handstand on LB
Shaposhnikova (clear hip circle through handstand on LB with flight to hang on HB) + Back uprise to handstand with ½ turn
Shaposhnikova + Pak Salto (from HB, salto backward stretched between bars to clear support on LB)
Shaposhnikova + Underswing with ½ turn to handstand on LB

9.6 Specific Apparatus *Compositional Deductions to be assessed for interruptions in rhythm and continuous swing movement are:

– squat on LB, grasp HB 0.05 P.

– squat on LB, sole circle to grasp HB (more than 1) 0.05 P.

– squat on LB, 180° turn on feet to grasp HB 0.05 P.

– swing forward with 180° turn under horizontal 0.10 P.

– swing forward, place feet on LB with or without 180° turn 0.10 P.

– kip cast to under 45° 0.10 P.

– swing backward under horizontal 0.10 P.

In new element 5.508 (Bi) the 1/1 turn (360°) is performed on the L-grip arm in handstand phase.
Modification: In element 5.408 (Karpenko), the 1/1 turn (360°) is initiated by a hand change or hop on top of HB from L-grip to reverse grip (Healy):
For recognition of number of elements performed:
1 element –
  Front giant with 1/1 turn after handstand to L or mixed-L grip (Healy), continue circling backward upward to handstand phase = D
2 elements –
  Back Giant 1/1 turn + Counterswing (forward swing finishes in handstand phase) to straddle back to Handstand on LB = C + C,
  Front giant with 1/1 turn to L or mixed-L grip (Healy) + Front giant to handstand with ½ turn = D+C, Front giant with 1/1 turn to L or mixed-L grip (Healy) continue circling backward-upward to handstand phase + Underswing with ½ turn to handstand on LB = D+D3

Article 10 - BEAM

In order to simplify the recognition of Bonus Points for Special Connections-
10.5.1 Modification – insert. a) C+C = 0.10 P. Examples: Side Aerial to Back Layout step-out
10.5.3 Modification – delete: Connections of two acrobatic flight elements:
– counter element execution.... – forward or sideward
Note: 10.5.3 concerns only "connections of two
– gymnastic elements or
– gymnastic/acrobatic elements (or reversed)"
Modification of' "Wolf Jump" description to take off from both legs, in order to simplify recognition of Value Parts:
2.311 – Wolf jump with ½ turn – take off from both legs
2.411 – Wolf jump with ¾ turn – take off from both legs
2.511 – Wolf jump with 1/1 turn – take off from both legs
Note: If the "wolf jump" is performed with leg lift prior to initiation of the turn, the element must be submitted for evaluation.

Article 11 -FLOOR

11.4 Special Requirements
Modification in order to give the gymnast more exercise time for artistic expressive elements and connections:
#4 – Choice of one gymnastic series with three elements OR one mixed series with at least three elements (gym/acro/gym or acro/gym/acro)
#5 and 6 – Two gymnastic C- elements, which may be a component of the gymnastic or mixed series
11.5.1 and 11.5.2 Modification to include not only saltos, but also "acrobatic elements with flight and without hand support". Examples of possible Special Connections for Bonus Points:

A + D indirect Front aerial + RO, FF, Double salto backward piked = + 0.10

A + C direct Front Aerial + Front salto with 1/1 twist = + 0.10

A + D direct Front Aerial + Front salto stretched with 2/1 twist = + 0.20

11.5.1 Confirmation of "Indirect connection of two or more acrobatic elements with flight and without hand support" in a...
– C – acrobatic series (see March 1997 Code of Points Clarification Bulletin)
– D – acrobatic series ( free order of acro elements, except when A- saltos are the same, they must be prior to the D – salto and directly connected)
b) A/B + D, A + A/B + D = +0.10 P. Examples:

RO, whipsalto (A), whipsalto (X), FF, Triple twist (E) + 0.10
Fr. handspring, Front salto stretched with 2½ twist (D), front handspring, Front salto tucked (A) + 0.10
Fr. handspring, Front salto stretched with 2½ twist, front handspring, Front salto stretched +0.10
Front salto tucked (A), RO, FF, Back salto with 2½ twist (D), RO, FF, Back salto with 1/1 twist (B) + 0.10 for A + D and +0.10 for D + B for a total of +0.20

Element #1.102 Correct English description to read "jump" instead of "leap"
Modification of...
#1.118 – Wolf jump with take off from both legs
#1.218 – Wolf jump with ½ turn, take off from both legs
#1.318 – Wolf jump with 1/1 turn, take off from both legs
#1.418 – Wolf jump with 1½ turn, take off from both legs
#1.518 – Wolf jump with 2/1 turn, take off from both legs
Element # 2.302 1½ turn with free leg above horizontal from start to end of turn
The illustration is incorrect. The final position should face the start position.
NEW ELEMENTS PERFORMED AT 1997 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OR MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING ELEMENTS

Note ** indicates change in value from 1997 Code of Points

Event / No. Description Value

VAULT

2.502 Handspring on -- Tucked salto forward with 1½ (540°) turn off 9.90

BARS

1.413 Round-off in front of LB, flic-flac through handstand phase on LB (Gonzalez) D

2.407 Hang on HB-uprise backward and clear hip circle to handstand on HB with ½ (180°) turn in handstand phase to L or mixed L grip (Produnova) D

3.201 New variation: Underswing on LB (with support of feet), release and counter movement forward in flight to hang on HB B

3.501 Underswing forward on HB (facing outward) with support of feet – counter salto forward straddled to hang on HB in reverse grip E

5.305 (Handstand on HB) – swing down forward between bars in reverse or L grip, swing backward and salto forward tucked to hang on HB, also with direct grip change to hang on LB (Jaeger salto tucked) C

5.408 New variation: Handstand on HB -giant circle swing forward in L grip (rearways) to handstand with piked or stretched body (L-grip front giant) through handstand phase with 1/1 (360°) turn after handstand to L or mixed -L grip (Karpenko) D

5.508 Handstand on HB – giant circle swing forward in L grip (rearways) with stretched body (L-grip front giant) to handstand and 1/1 (360°) turn from L grip on one arm (Bi) E

6.406a Stalder backward to handstand with ½ (180°) turn in handstand phase to mixed-L or L grip (Teslenko) D

7.408 New variation: Clear rear pike support on HB – circle swing backward – continue to salto backward stretched (or piked) between bars to clear support on LB (Teza) D

7.413 Pike sole circle backward to handstand with 1/1 (360°) after handstand phase to mixed-L or L grip (Maloney) D

7.414 Inner front support on LB – pike sole circle backward through handstand with flight to hang on HB (Maloney) D

8.507a Handstand on HB – swing down between the bars- forward to salto backward stretched with ½ (180°) twist – into salto forward piked with ½ (180°) twist (Varga) E

BEAM

2.502 New variation: Jump to cross split (split > over 180°) and backward bending (arch) of upper body (Yang-Bo jump) in side position (Teza) E

2.206 New variation: Straddle pike jump in cross position with ¼ (90°) turn B

2.306a Straddle pike jump in side position to front side support or with hip circle backward (Furnon) C

2.406 New variation: Straddle pike jump in side position with ¾ (270°) turn D

2.108 New variation: Stretched jump forward with change/beat of legs A

2.111 Terminology change: Wolf hop (one leg tucked, one leg extended horizontally forward) – take-off from one leg A

2.211 Terminology change: Wolf jump – take-off from both legs B

**2.311 Terminology change: Wolf jump with ½ (180°) turn- take-off from both legs
Note: The Wolf hop with ½ (180°) turn – take-off from one leg is no longer listed. It would be considered as a variation of #2.203 Hop with ½ (180°) turn, free leg above horizontal, also with take-off leg tucked C

2.411 Terminology change: Wolf jump with ¾ (270°) turn – take-off from both legs
Note: Wolf hop with ¾ (270°) turn – take-off on one leg is no longer listed. This element should be submitted to the RTC for evaluation for use at the Elite level. D

2.511 Terminology change: Wolf jump with 1/1 (360°) turn – take-off from both legs.
Note: Wolf hop with 1/1 (360°) turn – take-off on one leg is no longer listed. This element should be submitted to the RTC for evaluation for use at the Elite level. E

7.303 Terminology change: Free (aerial) round-off, landing on both legs, also free (aerial) cartwheel – landing in cross position C

7.403 Free (aerial) cartwheel – landing in side position D

9.310 New variation: Gainer salto tucked or stretched with 1½ (540°) twist (B�hmerova) C

FLOOR

1.307 New variation: Split leap forward with leg change and ¼ (90°) turn to side split leap (180° leg separation) (Johnson), landing in front lying support C

**1.310 New variation: Side split jump (180° leg separation) landing in front lying support with 1/1 (360°) turn before side split position C

1.310a Leap with 1½ (540°) turn in horizontal plane, legs together, landing in front lying support – take-off from one leg (Chorkina) C

1.410 Terminology change: Side split jump (180° leg separation) followed by 1/1 (360°) turn in horizontal – landing in front lying support D

1.117 Terminology Change: Hop with ½ (180°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal (also with take-off leg tucked) A

**1.217 Terminology Change: Hop with 1/1 (360°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal – also with take-off leg tucked B

**1.317 Terminology Change: Hop with 1½ (540°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal – also with take-off leg tucked C

**1.417 Terminology Change: Hop with 2/1 (720°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal – also with take-off leg tucked D

1.118 Modification: Wolf jump (one leg tucked, one leg extended horizontally forward) – take-off from both legs A

1.218 Modification: Wolf jump with ½ (180°) turn – take-off from both legs B

1.318 Modification: Wolf jump with 1/1 (360°) turn – take-off from both legs C

1.418 Modification: Wolf jump with 1½ (540°) turn – take-off from both legs D

1.518 Modification: Wolf jump with 2/1 (720°) turn – take-off from both legs E

This article appears in the March 1998 issue of Technique, Vol. 18, No. 3.

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- Prescribed axis turn begun too late	up to 0.50 P
- Late open/extension of body before landing	up to 0.50 P.

Jump with extended hips to handstand on LB + Clear hip circle with ½ turn to catch HB	D + D + D = + 0.10 + 0.20
L-Grip Front Giant + L-Grip Front Giant with ½ turn + Tkatchev	D + D = + 0.10
L-Grip Front Giant + Double salto forward dismount	D + D = + 0.10

– squat on LB, grasp HB	0.05 P.
– squat on LB, sole circle to grasp HB (more than 1)	0.05 P.
– squat on LB, 180° turn on feet to grasp HB	0.05 P.
– swing forward with 180° turn under horizontal	0.10 P.
– swing forward, place feet on LB with or without 180° turn	0.10 P.
– kip cast to under 45°	0.10 P.
– swing backward under horizontal	0.10 P.

A + D indirect	Front aerial + RO, FF, Double salto backward piked =	+ 0.10
A + C direct	Front Aerial + Front salto with 1/1 twist =	+ 0.10
A + D direct	Front Aerial + Front salto stretched with 2/1 twist =	+ 0.20

Event / No.	Description	Value
VAULT
2.502	Handspring on -- Tucked salto forward with 1½ (540°) turn off	9.90
BARS
1.413	Round-off in front of LB, flic-flac through handstand phase on LB (Gonzalez)	D
2.407	Hang on HB-uprise backward and clear hip circle to handstand on HB with ½ (180°) turn in handstand phase to L or mixed L grip (Produnova)	D
3.201	New variation: Underswing on LB (with support of feet), release and counter movement forward in flight to hang on HB	B
3.501	Underswing forward on HB (facing outward) with support of feet – counter salto forward straddled to hang on HB in reverse grip	E
5.305	(Handstand on HB) – swing down forward between bars in reverse or L grip, swing backward and salto forward tucked to hang on HB, also with direct grip change to hang on LB (Jaeger salto tucked)	C
5.408	New variation: Handstand on HB -giant circle swing forward in L grip (rearways) to handstand with piked or stretched body (L-grip front giant) through handstand phase with 1/1 (360°) turn after handstand to L or mixed -L grip (Karpenko)	D
5.508	Handstand on HB – giant circle swing forward in L grip (rearways) with stretched body (L-grip front giant) to handstand and 1/1 (360°) turn from L grip on one arm (Bi)	E
6.406a	Stalder backward to handstand with ½ (180°) turn in handstand phase to mixed-L or L grip (Teslenko)	D
7.408	New variation: Clear rear pike support on HB – circle swing backward – continue to salto backward stretched (or piked) between bars to clear support on LB (Teza)	D
7.413	Pike sole circle backward to handstand with 1/1 (360°) after handstand phase to mixed-L or L grip (Maloney)	D
7.414	Inner front support on LB – pike sole circle backward through handstand with flight to hang on HB (Maloney)	D
8.507a	Handstand on HB – swing down between the bars- forward to salto backward stretched with ½ (180°) twist – into salto forward piked with ½ (180°) twist (Varga)	E
BEAM
2.502	New variation: Jump to cross split (split > over 180°) and backward bending (arch) of upper body (Yang-Bo jump) in side position (Teza)	E
2.206	New variation: Straddle pike jump in cross position with ¼ (90°) turn	B
2.306a	Straddle pike jump in side position to front side support or with hip circle backward (Furnon)	C
2.406	New variation: Straddle pike jump in side position with ¾ (270°) turn	D
2.108	New variation: Stretched jump forward with change/beat of legs	A
2.111	Terminology change: Wolf hop (one leg tucked, one leg extended horizontally forward) – take-off from one leg	A
2.211	Terminology change: Wolf jump – take-off from both legs	B
**2.311	Terminology change: Wolf jump with ½ (180°) turn- take-off from both legs Note: The Wolf hop with ½ (180°) turn – take-off from one leg is no longer listed. It would be considered as a variation of #2.203 Hop with ½ (180°) turn, free leg above horizontal, also with take-off leg tucked	C
2.411	Terminology change: Wolf jump with ¾ (270°) turn – take-off from both legs Note: Wolf hop with ¾ (270°) turn – take-off on one leg is no longer listed. This element should be submitted to the RTC for evaluation for use at the Elite level.	D
2.511	Terminology change: Wolf jump with 1/1 (360°) turn – take-off from both legs. Note: Wolf hop with 1/1 (360°) turn – take-off on one leg is no longer listed. This element should be submitted to the RTC for evaluation for use at the Elite level.	E
7.303	Terminology change: Free (aerial) round-off, landing on both legs, also free (aerial) cartwheel – landing in cross position	C
7.403	Free (aerial) cartwheel – landing in side position	D
9.310	New variation: Gainer salto tucked or stretched with 1½ (540°) twist (B�hmerova)	C
FLOOR
1.307	New variation: Split leap forward with leg change and ¼ (90°) turn to side split leap (180° leg separation) (Johnson), landing in front lying support	C
**1.310	New variation: Side split jump (180° leg separation) landing in front lying support with 1/1 (360°) turn before side split position	C
1.310a	Leap with 1½ (540°) turn in horizontal plane, legs together, landing in front lying support – take-off from one leg (Chorkina)	C
1.410	Terminology change: Side split jump (180° leg separation) followed by 1/1 (360°) turn in horizontal – landing in front lying support	D
1.117	Terminology Change: Hop with ½ (180°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal (also with take-off leg tucked)	A
**1.217	Terminology Change: Hop with 1/1 (360°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal – also with take-off leg tucked	B
**1.317	Terminology Change: Hop with 1½ (540°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal – also with take-off leg tucked	C
**1.417	Terminology Change: Hop with 2/1 (720°) turn, free leg extended above horizontal – also with take-off leg tucked	D
1.118	Modification: Wolf jump (one leg tucked, one leg extended horizontally forward) – take-off from both legs	A
1.218	Modification: Wolf jump with ½ (180°) turn – take-off from both legs	B
1.318	Modification: Wolf jump with 1/1 (360°) turn – take-off from both legs	C
1.418	Modification: Wolf jump with 1½ (540°) turn – take-off from both legs	D
1.518	Modification: Wolf jump with 2/1 (720°) turn – take-off from both legs	E

WOMEN'S FIG CODE OF POINTS Clarification and Update (Valid from January 1, 1998)

Articles 1-7 GENERAL

Article 8 - VAULT

Article 9 - BARS

Article 10 - BEAM

Article 11 -FLOOR

NEW ELEMENTS PERFORMED AT 1997 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OR MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING ELEMENTS

WOMEN'S FIG CODE OF POINTS
Clarification and Update (Valid from January 1, 1998)