Rights
To receive a pre-competition preparation (normally two days) by the Superior Jury for the roles and responsibilities of the competition
To receive respect for office held during competition
To receive respect for office held during competition
Function
Records routine performed in same way as DJs
Reports new elements and value given (to be reviewed by TC after competition)
Deducts from total score for infringements according to the Code of Points.
Checks execution and artistry scores for logic and approaches judge with significant deviation from expectation to justify and consider a change of mark (the judge is allowed to refuse)
Checks the range of Execution and Artistic Marks for tolerance and controls resolution
Releases Scores
After allowing time for the SJ to intervene if necessary. (15 seconds) Once the scores are released to the public, no change is possible except in the case of incorrect score display or inquiry.
Reports new elements and value given (to be reviewed by TC after competition)
Deducts from total score for infringements according to the Code of Points.
Checks execution and artistry scores for logic and approaches judge with significant deviation from expectation to justify and consider a change of mark (the judge is allowed to refuse)
Checks the range of Execution and Artistic Marks for tolerance and controls resolution
Releases Scores
After allowing time for the SJ to intervene if necessary. (15 seconds) Once the scores are released to the public, no change is possible except in the case of incorrect score display or inquiry.
The CJP MUST intervene :
when: The marks of the panel are incorrect.
when: When the deviation/tolerance between the scores exceeds the range specified in the COP
when: The difficulty judges cannot agree the difficulty mark when: A Line judge has not seen a fault
when: The marks of the panel are incorrect.
when: When the deviation/tolerance between the scores exceeds the range specified in the COP
when: The difficulty judges cannot agree the difficulty mark when: A Line judge has not seen a fault
The Chair of Judges Panel writes down the whole routine (as a difficulty judge) and is responsible for the control of the judges’ work as determined in the Technical Regulations.
The Chair of Judges Panel must report all new difficulty elements which have to be evaluated on sight to the Aerobic Gymnastics Committee, who will review and add the new difficulty elements to Appendix III, Element Pool & Values in the Code of Points once per year.
The Chair of Judges Panel is responsible for making deductions for more than or less than 3 lifts, prohibited moves, height of pyramids in Trios and Groups, interruption/stop of performance, time infractions/faults, failing to appear on stage within 20 seconds, Walk-over, presentation in the competition area, attire problems and disciplinary penalties.
The Chair of Judges Panel must report all new difficulty elements which have to be evaluated on sight to the Aerobic Gymnastics Committee, who will review and add the new difficulty elements to Appendix III, Element Pool & Values in the Code of Points once per year.
The Chair of Judges Panel is responsible for making deductions for more than or less than 3 lifts, prohibited moves, height of pyramids in Trios and Groups, interruption/stop of performance, time infractions/faults, failing to appear on stage within 20 seconds, Walk-over, presentation in the competition area, attire problems and disciplinary penalties.
Criteria
Lifts
Three lifts are required in a routine.
Any missing or additional lift will result in a deduction of 0.5 each time.
A lift is defined as: when one or more competitors is lifted, held, and/or carried off the ground, showing a precise shape. A lift may involve any combination of competitors.
A lift may demonstrate different shapes and different formations but these must be performed at the same time. Only the lifted competitor(s) may use elements listed in the “Prohibited Moves” (Chapter 6, 6.1) except airborne moves without contact with the partners, held handstand (more than 2 seconds) and propelling.
b[Deduction: 1.0 point for prohibited lift ]b
In the case of a standing lift, i.e. one person lifting two persons, the lift cannot be higher than 2 persons standing one on top of the other.
b[Deduction: 1.0 point each time ]b
Three lifts are required in a routine.
Any missing or additional lift will result in a deduction of 0.5 each time.
A lift is defined as: when one or more competitors is lifted, held, and/or carried off the ground, showing a precise shape. A lift may involve any combination of competitors.
A lift may demonstrate different shapes and different formations but these must be performed at the same time. Only the lifted competitor(s) may use elements listed in the “Prohibited Moves” (Chapter 6, 6.1) except airborne moves without contact with the partners, held handstand (more than 2 seconds) and propelling.
b[Deduction: 1.0 point for prohibited lift ]b
In the case of a standing lift, i.e. one person lifting two persons, the lift cannot be higher than 2 persons standing one on top of the other.
b[Deduction: 1.0 point each time ]b
Physical Interaction is allowed and does not fall under lifts.
Physical Interaction is defined as: the relationship between one or more competitors during a movement while in contact with the floor.
Prohibited moves
Prohibited moves are those listed in the Code of Points list of Prohibited moves. (see Chapter 6.1).
Every prohibited move will result in a deduction of 1.0.
Interruption of performance
Interruption of performance is defined wh
en a competitor stops executing movements for a period of time between 2 and 10 seconds and then continues.
This will result in a 0.5 deduction each time.
Stop of performance
A stop of performance is defined when a competitor stops and fails to continue his routine within 10 seconds.
The competitor receives a score of 0 (Zero).
Late appearance on the competition area
Should a competitor fail to appear on the competition area within 20 seconds after being announced, a deduction of 0.5 shall be made by the Chair of Judges Panel.
Should a competitor fail to appear on the competition area within 60 seconds after being called, this will be deemed as a Walk-Over. Upon the announcement of such a Walk Over the competitor loses his right to participate in the category in question.
Presentation in the competition area
When called upon by the announcer, the competitors are expected to go directly to their starting position without any excessive posing and theatrical presentation.
Any infraction will result in a deduction of 0.5.
Time fault and time infraction
The time begins with the first audible sound (cue sign excluded) and ends with the last audible sound.
For MP, TR & GR
- A time infraction is when a routine is too short or too long (1’35‘’ - 1’40’’ or 1’50’’ - 1’55’’) and will result in a deduction of 0.5.
- A time fault is when a routine is less than 1’35’’ or more than 1’55’’.
This will result in a deduction of 1.0.
For Individual (IM & IW)
- A time infraction is when a routine is too short or too long (1’25’’ - 1’20’’ or 1’35‘’ - 1’40’’) and will result in a deduction of 0.5.
- A time fault is when a routine is less than 1’20’’ or more than 1’40’’. This will result in a deduction of 1.0.
Physical Interaction is defined as: the relationship between one or more competitors during a movement while in contact with the floor.
Prohibited moves
Prohibited moves are those listed in the Code of Points list of Prohibited moves. (see Chapter 6.1).
Every prohibited move will result in a deduction of 1.0.
Interruption of performance
Interruption of performance is defined wh
en a competitor stops executing movements for a period of time between 2 and 10 seconds and then continues.
This will result in a 0.5 deduction each time.
Stop of performance
A stop of performance is defined when a competitor stops and fails to continue his routine within 10 seconds.
The competitor receives a score of 0 (Zero).
Late appearance on the competition area
Should a competitor fail to appear on the competition area within 20 seconds after being announced, a deduction of 0.5 shall be made by the Chair of Judges Panel.
Should a competitor fail to appear on the competition area within 60 seconds after being called, this will be deemed as a Walk-Over. Upon the announcement of such a Walk Over the competitor loses his right to participate in the category in question.
Presentation in the competition area
When called upon by the announcer, the competitors are expected to go directly to their starting position without any excessive posing and theatrical presentation.
Any infraction will result in a deduction of 0.5.
Time fault and time infraction
The time begins with the first audible sound (cue sign excluded) and ends with the last audible sound.
For MP, TR & GR
- A time infraction is when a routine is too short or too long (1’35‘’ - 1’40’’ or 1’50’’ - 1’55’’) and will result in a deduction of 0.5.
- A time fault is when a routine is less than 1’35’’ or more than 1’55’’.
This will result in a deduction of 1.0.
For Individual (IM & IW)
- A time infraction is when a routine is too short or too long (1’25’’ - 1’20’’ or 1’35‘’ - 1’40’’) and will result in a deduction of 0.5.
- A time fault is when a routine is less than 1’20’’ or more than 1’40’’. This will result in a deduction of 1.0.
Attire problems
Incorrect attire refers to violation of Chap. 2 / 2.3 A (Profile) which will give a deduction of 0.2 point each time for different criteria.
Wrong attire is when a competitor appears on stage with a totally different attire (other than described in Chap. 2 / 2.3 B - Attire) and will result in a deduction of 2.0 points.
Disciplinary penalties
A warning or disqualification is declared in accordance with the Code of Points section on disciplinary penalties.
Themes in contravention of the Olympic Charter and Code of Ethics will receive a deduction of 2.0 points.
Incorrect attire refers to violation of Chap. 2 / 2.3 A (Profile) which will give a deduction of 0.2 point each time for different criteria.
Wrong attire is when a competitor appears on stage with a totally different attire (other than described in Chap. 2 / 2.3 B - Attire) and will result in a deduction of 2.0 points.
Disciplinary penalties
A warning or disqualification is declared in accordance with the Code of Points section on disciplinary penalties.
Themes in contravention of the Olympic Charter and Code of Ethics will receive a deduction of 2.0 points.