PODIUM (See T.R.) The height of podium is described in the Technical Regulation. Podium and closed off at the rear with a background are compulsory (except for the World Games and World Cups).
COMPETITION FLOOR AND COMPETITION AREA (See T.R.) The competition floor size is described in the Technical Regulation. It must have a clearly marked competition area of 10m x 10m for all categories.
The tape width (5cm) is included within the measurements of the competition area. (See Apparatus norms).
Only floors with a current valid FIG Certificate can be used at competitions.
SEATING World Championships
The Judges Panels are seated directly in front of the Podium. (see T.R. for the distance)
The Line Judges are seated diagonally at two corners. (see Chapter 7; Line Judge)
The Superior Juries are seated on a podium immediately behind the Judges Panels.
Keys:
Line (L) – Artistry (A) – Execution (E) – Difficulty (D) –Time (T) – Chair (CJP) – LOC Secretary (Sec) – Execution Supervisor (ES) – Artistry Supervisor (AS) –Difficulty Supervisor (DS) – Superior Jury Assistant (SJA) – Superior Jury President (SJP)
COMPETITION FLOOR AND COMPETITION AREA (See T.R.) The competition floor size is described in the Technical Regulation. It must have a clearly marked competition area of 10m x 10m for all categories.
The tape width (5cm) is included within the measurements of the competition area. (See Apparatus norms).
Only floors with a current valid FIG Certificate can be used at competitions.
SEATING World Championships
The Judges Panels are seated directly in front of the Podium. (see T.R. for the distance)
The Line Judges are seated diagonally at two corners. (see Chapter 7; Line Judge)
The Superior Juries are seated on a podium immediately behind the Judges Panels.
Keys:
Line (L) – Artistry (A) – Execution (E) – Difficulty (D) –Time (T) – Chair (CJP) – LOC Secretary (Sec) – Execution Supervisor (ES) – Artistry Supervisor (AS) –Difficulty Supervisor (DS) – Superior Jury Assistant (SJA) – Superior Jury President (SJP)
RESTRICTIONS Competitors, coaches, and all unauthorized persons are restricted from entering the waiting area during competition, except when called by an official of the LOC or the FIG.
Coaches must remain in the Waiting Area with proper behaviors while their competitors are competing. Coaches, competitors, and all unauthorized persons are restricted from entering the judging area. Disregard of these restrictions may lead to the disqualification of the competitor by the Superior Jury.
During the performance of the routines, the coach of the Gymnasts (or any other member of the delegation) may not communicate with the gymnasts or the judges in any manner (see Undisciplined behavior in CJP).
Coaches must remain in the Waiting Area with proper behaviors while their competitors are competing. Coaches, competitors, and all unauthorized persons are restricted from entering the judging area. Disregard of these restrictions may lead to the disqualification of the competitor by the Superior Jury.
During the performance of the routines, the coach of the Gymnasts (or any other member of the delegation) may not communicate with the gymnasts or the judges in any manner (see Undisciplined behavior in CJP).