1.5 THE CATEGORIES

NUMBER OF CATEGORIES
 
The Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships comprises the following categories:

see T.R.

see T.R.

1. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE QUALIFYING ROUNDS

The maximum number for the Qualifying Rounds for Senior:

• Three per Federation for IM, IW.
• Two per Federation for MP, TR.
• One per federation for GR, AD and AS

 

2. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE FINALS

The eight best scores of all categories (maximum 2 per federation, respective 1 in GR, AD and AS) may participate in the finals. (See T.R.)
 

3. TIE BREAKING RULES (See T.R. Section 6)

In case of a tie at any place in qualifications or finals, the tie will be broken based on the following criteria in this order:

1. The highest total score in Execution
2. The highest total score in Artistic
3. The highest total score in Difficulty
4. If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

 

4. RANKING BY TEAMS (See T.R. Section 6)

Team ranking is determined with the 5 categories of Aerobic Gymnastics (IM/IW/MP/TR/GR).  In case of a tie in points at any place in the Team Ranking, the ranking will be determined by the following criteria:

1. The best ranked Group
2. The best ranked Trio
3. The best ranked MP
4. If there is still a tie, the tie will not be broken.

PROCEDURE FOR DRAWING LOTS (See T.R. Section 1 & 6)

1. A draw will decide the starting order of the qualification rounds and the finals. Lots will be drawn in the presence of the President of the Aerobic Gymnastics TC or a nominated Aerobic Gymnastics TC member.
2. The drawing of lots will take place within two weeks after the deadline of the definitive entry.
3. The federations will be informed by the Secretary General at least one month beforehand of the time and place of the drawing of lots and they will be entitled to be present at the draw.
4. The media will be informed and allowed to send representatives and the local authority, in whose area the draw will be held, will be invited to send representatives.
5. The lots shall be drawn by a “neutral” person or by computer.
6. The draw will decide the order in which the lot for each team or gymnast will be drawn and determine the order in which the team or gymnast will start to compete in the competition.
7. “10 minutes rules”

A gymnast may ONLY compete in maximum of 3 categories including AD and AS. For the health and safety of gymnasts, FIG has accepted that gymnasts competing in multiple qualification/finals require 10 minutes to recover before competing again. This recovery period has been translated to equal to 4 competition performances. (See T. R.)
The draw will be adjusted according to this principle. If a gymnast or group competes 7th in one rotation and are drawn in positions 1-3 in the next rotation the new starting position will become 4th. If a gymnast or group competes last in a rotation and are drawn in positions 1-4 in the next rotation the new starting position will be 5th.
 
The Superior Jury President, if necessary, will make this adjustment, and once the qualifying gymnasts are determined, the scoring provider will produce an adjusted draw and start list. This principle applies for all following rotations and during other final competitions as well as for World Games (qualifications).

1. TRAINING AREA

A training hall is available to the competitors at least 2 days prior to the start of the competition. It is equipped with appropriate sound equipment and a full-size competition floor. Access to the floor is given by a rotation schedule set up by the LOC and approved by the FIG AER TC.
 

2. WAITING AREA

A designated area connected to the Podium is referred to as the Waiting Area. It is only to be used by the competitors and their coaches of the next two starts. The area is not allowed to be used by any other person.

Extraordinary circumstances are described as follows:

• Incorrect music is cued (wrong music, music distortion, interruption, etc.).
• Music problems due to the malfunction of the equipment.
• Disturbances caused by general equipment failure - lighting, stage, venue.
• The introduction of any foreign object into the performance area by an individual or means other than by the competitor.
• Extraordinary circumstances causing a walk-over out of the competitor’s control.

 
It is the responsibility of the competitor to stop the routine immediately if an extraordinary circumstance as mentioned above arises.
 
For incorrect music, the competitor must notify within 10 seconds by stopping the performance.  The competitor will exit from the competition floor.  Upon the decision of the Chair of Judges Panel, the competitor may restart the routine after the problem has been corrected.  Any scores previously given will be disregarded.
 
A protest after the completion of a routine will not be accepted.
 
Where situations not stated above may arise, they will be resolved by a review of the circumstances by the Superior Jury. The decision of the Superior Jury is final.

 

4. 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).

The length of the routine music is as follows with a tolerance of plus or minus 5 seconds (with increments of 1-second).  The time begins with the first audible sound of the music (cue sign / beep sound is not included) and ends when the sound is not audible. (for Junior and Youth, see Part 5, Appendices)

• All categories: 1 minute 25 seconds ( ± 5 seconds)

1. EQUIPMENT

The quality of the sound equipment must be of a professional standard and include, apart from the regular equipment, the following essential items: separate loudspeakers for the competitors and the music player (PC, etc.).
 

2. RECORDING

To simplify the management of the music and to limit the technical problems during the competitions, FIG recommends a reduction in variety of the various musical formats and the use of only digital music formats (File mp3, USB-stick).
 
However, refer to the Directives and the Work Plan of the competition and follow the instructions of Organizing Committee for the format of the music file (ex: mp3)
 
Music from one routine only should be on the file format which the LOC requests. Competitors must bring two copies of their music to the competition and the music file should be named as follows:
 

• The name of the nation (official abbreviation of the country).
• The first and last name of the individual competitor and the last names of MP, TR, GR AD, AS.
• The category (IM, IW, MP, TR, GR, AD, AS) (Senior, Junior, Youth).

 
Delegation members are requested to have a spare copy of USB-stick of their music for their training sessions and in case of technical problems.
 

3. QUALITY

The recording must meet professional standards regarding sound reproduction.
 

4. MUSIC RIGHTS

The FIG and the LOC cannot guarantee that the chosen music for a routine can be broadcast.
 
Together with the nominative entry, a list of all the music, title, artist, and composer used must be sent to the LOC and for the World Championships to the FIG Secretariat.

1. DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESULTS

For each exercise, total scores (A, E, D scores), penalties, final score and the rank must be displayed to the public. After the Qualification round, each participating member federation must receive a complete copy of the results but not the detailed results. At the end of the competition, a complete set of all detailed results must be given to each participating member federation. (See T.R. Section 1)
 

2. INQUIRIES

See T.R. Section 1.
 

3. FINAL RESULTS

For each final, there is no carry-over score.
The score obtained in the Final determines the classification.

            (see T.R. Section 1)

1. CEREMONIES

See special regulations for FIG medal award ceremonies.
The responsible FIG official must approve the detailed organization.
 

2. AWARDS

Medals are presented to the first three places. Diplomas are given to each finalist.
A certificate of participation is given to all competitors and officials.

1. DEFINITION

Aerobic Gymnastics is the competitive discipline based on the performance of variety of Aerobic Movement Patterns continuously to the music, which originates from traditional aerobic exercises.  The routine must demonstrate perfect execution of all components.
 

2. ROUTINE COMPOSITION CONTENTS

The routine must integrate the following movements to the music.

• Aerobic Movement Patterns
• Difficulty / Acrobatic Elements
• Transitions / Links
• Collaboration / Partnership (MP / TR / GR / AD / AS)

The routine must show a balance between the components. All movements must be precise and with a definite shape. It is essential to show a balanced use of all space throughout the routine. Themes showing violence and racism, as well as those with religious and sexual connotations, are not in keeping with the Olympic ideals and the FIG’s code of ethics.

The FIG AER TC who will evaluate them once per year can ONLY make classification of New Difficulty Elements. Applications must be sent to the FIG Secretariat before 15^th of January.
 
Difficulty elements submitted for evaluation must:

• Not be a variation of an existing element except for the turns/twists increase (maximum of 3 revolutions) in Group B.
• Have written name of the element and description.
• Be filmed from two camera angles (from the front and the side)
• Meet the technical requirement of “recognition as valid element”.
• Be performed on a competition surface or a landing mat no higher than 15 cm.

 
If the above requirements are not met, the FIG AER TC will refuse to classify the difficulty elements.
Notification of the classification will be given to the applying member federation after the FIG AER TC makes the decision.
 
The FIG AER TC will publish the New Elements in the Newsletters once per year only.