MARIA MINEVA PASSED AWAY ON 11TH OCTOBER 2014
Prof. Maria MINEVA Vice President FIG AER TC
The FIG Aerobic Gymnastics Technical Committee is deeply saddened by the so sudden loss of our colleague and friend Maria Mineva.
During all these years, Maria has been more than a great colleague for all of us as well as for whole Aerobic Gymnastics family in the world. Maria was a dearest and very close friend from 20 years. For many of us, she was like a mother.
Her kindness, her excellent manners, her elegance, the affection and the love she gave, are the most important legacy in our hearts. During all these years, Maria has been more than a great colleague for all of us as well as for whole Aerobic Gymnastics family in the world. Maria was a dearest and very close friend from 20 years. For many of us, she was like a mother.
Forever and always, we never forget « our Mama Mineva ».
COP AMENDMENT and CLARIFICATION
which be valid from 1st January 2015
DRESS CODE for AEROBIC GYMNASTICS 2015-2016
Due to the request from the Athletes in the athletes’ Meeting in Cancun, long gymnastics trousers are allowed for MEN’s ATTIRE provided that a neat and proper Athletic Appearance is kept.
APPENDIX AMENDMENT and CLARIFICATION
After the analysis of the World Championships, some clarifications or amendments have been decided in order to improve the performance of the athletes.
DIFFICULTY
Group A
DIFFICULTY
Clarification: <Elements ending in Sagital Split position>
- Ending position: Upright upper body facing towards the front leg with shoulders and hips square. Both hands must be at each side of the body on the floor before any other arm position. If both hands are on the floor on one side of the body, it will be considered as a FALL.
Group C
Minimum Requirements: ADD---<Jumps and leaps landing in PU position>Hands and feet must land at the same time
New Family : Scissors Leap Family
- All Scissors Leap elements are now a new separate family.
Minimum Requirements: ADD---<Illusion Family>
- The element must be performed without HOPING
- The turn(s) must be performed with the heel of the free leg forward at horizontal throughout the rotation (support and free leg may be
Reminder :
<Vertical Split position >
(perpendicular) to the floor
<Vertical Split position >
- In order to receive the value, the supporting leg
(perpendicular) to the floor
EXECUTION
- “Wenson shape” not been shown immediately at the landing or leg not supported: - 0.2 point
- Both hands landing on the floor on one side of the body in Split ending position: - 0.5 point
Group B: ADD---<Specific Mistakes>
- All Supports (Straddle, L, V) with turn not showing precise (clear) ending position: - 0.2 point
ARTISTIC
<Aerobic Content> and <Use of the Space>
- If the routine shows less than 9 AMP Sequences (IM, IW) and less than 8 AMP Sequences (MP, TR, GR), apply maximum 1.5 point (Satisfactory) in the Scale.
<Artistry>
According to the definition of Artistry
- If the routine shows 1 FALL, apply maximum 1.5 point (Satisfactory) in the Scale.
- If the routine shows 2 or more FALLS, apply maximum 1.3 point (Poor) in the Scale.
AGE GROUP COMPETITION
APPENDIX 5, rules for AGE GROUP COMPETITION has been completed in order to precise the NUMBER of PARTICIPATION in each category.
Same principle as Senior will apply for Age Group as follows:
Same principle as Senior will apply for Age Group as follows:
| Senior | Competitions | Categories | QUALIFICATION | FINAL |
| World Championships | IM, IW, MP, TR | 2 per nation | Best 8 | |
| GR, AD, AS | 1 per nation | Best 8 | ||
| World Cups / Int’l Competitions | IM, IW, MP, TR, GR | 2 per nation | Best 8 |
| Age Group 1 & 2 | Competitions | Categories | QUALIFICATION | FINAL |
| World Age Group Competitions | IM, IW, MP, TR | 2 per nation | Best 8 | |
| GR | 1 per nation | Best 8 | ||
| International Competitions | IM, IW, MP, TR, GR | OPTIONNAL M. FEDERATIONS | Best 8 (2 per nations) |
