FIG - AEROBIC GYMNASTICS Code of Points
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1.8 STARTING ORDER


A. PROCEDURE FOR DRAWING LOTS

(see Technical Regulation section 1 Art 4.4)

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.

1. The drawing of lots will take place within two weeks after the deadline of the definitive entry

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. The lots shall be drawn by a “neutral” person or by computer.

5. 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 commence to compete in the competition

B. WALK OVER

Should a competitor fail to appear on stage within 20 seconds after being called, a deduction of 0.5 shall be made by the Chair of the Judges Panel. Should a competitor fail to appear on stage within 60 seconds after being called, the start will be deemed as a Walk Over. Upon announcement of such a Walk Over the competitor loses his right to participate in the category in question. In EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES refer to chapter 7.