3.1 DRESS CODE

3.1.1 CORRECT ATTIRE – SPORTS PROFILE (-0.3 deduction as total)

(see also Competition Clothing and Advertising Rule)

Correct support must be worn.
Hair must be neat and secured but must not touch the face or the shoulders. Short ponytails are allowed.
The competitors must wear white aerobics shoes and optional white socks.
The leotard must not change during the routine. (Change of colors, open the chest area, etc.)
Make-up must be only for women and used sparingly (theatrical masks/make-up are not allowed).
Loose and additional items to the attire are not allowed (see NL #5 2023: 3D design, LED, gloves, legwarmers, belt, etc.).
Jewelry must not be worn.
Torn (ripped) attire or underwear must not be shown during a performance.
Attire must not be transparent. If some parts made of lace (transparent material) is used (from the trunk to the chest), it will need to be lined.
Attire must be in non-transparent material, except for sleeves for women.
The pelvic/crotch area must be covered with non-transparent, non-skin colored material up to (till) the hip bones.
Leotards that are almost all skin colored (see Glossary) are not allowed. It appears as nudity on TV.
Body paint is not allowed.
Incorrect use of magnesium is not allowed.
Only skin color taping is allowed (no braces/grips).
Attire depicting war, violence, political, sexist ideologies, or religious themes are not allowed (See FIG Rule; Competition Clothing and Advertising).

Women must wear a one-piece leotard with flesh colored or transparent tights or a full-length unitard (one-piece leotard from neck to ankle).
Decorations with different type of sequins, stones, embroidery, etc. are allowed but must be securely sewed to the leotard that they do not move.
The neckline of the front and back of the leotard/unitard must be no further than half of the sternum for the front and no further than the lower line of the shoulder blades for the back.
The cut of the leotard at the top of the legs must not go higher than the waist and the outside seam must pass through the crest of ilium. The leotard must cover the crotch completely.
Attire for women may be with or without long sleeves (1 or 2 sleeves). Long sleeves end maximum at the wrist.
Transparent material (transparency) without lining is allowed only for sleeves.

The examples shown “a to c” represent the same front and back of the leotard.

The example “d” is the same leotard showing the front and the back.

Men must wear 2 pieces (short or long pants and a form fitting top) or a full-length unitard.
Shorts/pants/trousers must be loose (not skintight), but underwear must not be seen.
Shorts must cover 1/3 of the thigh length (hip joint to the knee).
The attire must not have an open cut at the front or back.
The armhole must not be cut below shoulder blades (scapular).
Any kind of SEQUINS and long sleeves for Men’s Attire is not allowed.
Long gymnastics trousers (leotard + trousers), 1-piece combi-trousers are allowed.

The examples shown “e to i” represents the same front and back of the leotard.

(See FIG Rule, Competition Clothing and Advertising)

A gymnast must wear a national identification or emblem on his/her leotard in accordance with the most recent FIG Regulation.
A gymnast may only wear those logos advertising and sponsorships identifiers that are permitted in the most updated FIG Regulations.

All competitors must wear their country’s official national tracksuit at the Opening, Closing and for Medal Award Ceremonies.