The PA State Board has changed the warm-up times for Prep Optional Levels. They are now as follows:
Novice Prep Optional: 1 Minute
Intermediate Prep Optional: 1 Minute
Advanced Prep Optiona: 1 1/2 Minutes
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The PA State Board has changed the warm-up times for Prep Optional Levels. They are now as follows: Novice Prep Optional: 1 Minute A question was asked by a coach regarding the NOVICE PREP LEVEL. Please read the question and answer below.
I know there is a 1.0 point deduction for a gymnast competing a “B” acro element on beam. I have a gymnast wishing to do element 5.204 (Clear pike”V” support) in a straddle position. It is listed as a group 5 hold-stand element valued as a “B”. I do not condider it an acro element since it is listed under holds, but I wanted to clarify that this is an acceptable element at Novice Prep and will not receive the 1.0 point deduction at Novice prep. The clear “V” sit as described in the code (#5.204) will not be considered as acro and will be allowed for the Novice Prep Opt gymnast without the 1.0 deduction. IF the “V” sit is initiated from a handstand or cartwheel or any other acro type of skill, it will NOT be permitted for the Novice gymnast.
This particular skill was not intended to cause a 1.0 deduction for the Novice Beam worker! NAWGJ now has an online system for renewing your membership or joining for the first time. Please visit the NAWGJ website to log into the system. NAWGJ is asking all members to log in before March 1, 2013 to confirm your information even if it is not yet time for you to renew. |