Gymnastics

Please read through this information as this is important information coaches and judges need to be aware of this season. These newsletters will be sent weekly throughout the season. If you are aware of an unusual situation or rules/protocols that should be addressed, please email ssmith@kshsaa.org. Thank you for all you do for Kansas athletes!

USING "COMPOSITION"
Concerns have been expressed about the new “Composition” area. There are several things to think about here. First and foremost, this is ONLY .6 of the entire score. This may make a difference down the road, but the increase in “Execution” shows a bigger concern of cleaning up and performing routines.

Judges
This is the one area that is still YOUR thoughts. On the score sheet, there are suggestions of items to deduct for, but that is what they are…SUGGESTIONS. Only a couple of the items are a straight-out deduction. You do not have to mark anything in this area if you choose to.

From John: I just put dots on areas of concern when determining this field. Do not spend a great deal of time arguing over this area if you are judging someone,

Coaches
This is an area you can NOT inquire on after an event. Do not spend tons of time dwelling here on what to improve. Look at “Execution” deductions more and work towards fewer of those.

Bottom Line
The new rule book just condensed down the suggested areas here, but like in the past, this is the one area judges can have some input on how they feel about the routine.

PHOTOGRAPHERS/ATHLETES IN COMPETITION AREA
There have been some concern dealing with two things during a meet:

Looking Ahead:
-Oct 1: Team pics due to kswatson@kshsaa.org
-Oct 2-9: Judges recommendations due to KSHSAA
-Oct 9: Judge’s Postseason Applications due to KSHSAA
-Oct 18: State Entry Form due to KSHSAA

Week 4 - September 9, 2024

NFHS Gymnastics Resources
2024-2026 Cue Sheets

General/Vault
Uneven Bars
Balance Beam
Floor Exercise
Dance Criteria/Technique
Equipment
Matting

Referee/Judge Deduction Sheet

2024-2026 Scoresheets

Vault
Uneven Bars
Balance Beam
Floor Exercise

2024-2026 Supplemental Explanations

Corrections to 2024-2026 Girls Gymnastics Rules Book
P. 26: Change current 2.405 to 2.502 (1/1 - 1/1) 10.0
P. 26: Change current 2.502 to 2.503 (1/1 on - 1 ½ off) 10.0
P. 26: Change current 2.503 to 2.504 (1/2 on – 2/1 off) 10.0
P. 28: Change current 4.501 (Tsukahara tucked with ½ twist) to 10.0
P. 31: 6.4.4 Situation, second line—”The judge deducts up to 0.30...”
P. 33: Event Requirements - Art. 4b “360°” (add degree sign)
P. 60: 8-3-3 (1) Lack of variety of acro and dance “up to 0.20”
P. 70 & 71: 2.306d, 2.407d 2.408d are new and should be shaded
P. 88: 9-3-4a - New 13—Add “Small or medium steps on landing (maximum of 4 steps)....each 0.10-0.15 max. 0.40”
P. 88: 9-3-4c (3) – Squat on landing ( “hips even with or lower than the knees”)
P. 93: 1.306 – Should read “split lp/jp 180° w 1/1”
P. 94: 1.312 – should read “ stag ring jp w/ 1/1”
P. 107: 9.3.7 Situation A – last line “…a chief judge deduction of 0.30”
P. 107: 1.312 – should read “stag ring jump w/ 1/1 at head height”
P. 109: 5e Steps – delete the second indented description - ”The gymnast lands with feet together, then takes… join the Right foot.”
P. 115: 27, Floor Exercise a), 3) should read – “A 0.3 deduction…”
P. 115: 27, Floor Exercise a), 4) should read - “ A 0.8 deduction is taken…(0.3 for...”

Useful Websites/Links
KSHSAA Gymnastics Manual

Week 3 - September 3, 2024

Welcome back to school and to the 2024-2025 season of Kansas gymnastics! Please read through this information as this is important information coaches and judges need to be aware of this season. These newsletters will be sent weekly throughout the season. If you are aware of an unusual situation or rules/protocols that should be addressed, please email ssmith@kshsaa.org. Thank you for all you do for Kansas athletes!

REMINDER(S):
Gymnastics Results
All schools hosting a gymnastics event will be required to send the KSHSAA and other attending schools their meet results no later than 24 hours after the meet has concluded. School coaches are responsible for entering results for their athletes using their login and passwords. If you cannot locate that information, please let Kathleen know at kswatson@kshsaa.org.

Week 2 - August 26, 2024

Gymnastics Rules Meeting
The Gymnastics Rules Meeting PowerPoint has been added to the following locations for coaches and judges.

Coaches: Login to kshsaa.org – click on “Activities” – scroll to “Gymnastics” and it is available to view there

Judges: Login to ArbiterSports and go to the KSHSAA Central Hub – scroll to “Gymnastics” on the landing page under “Activities” – the PowerPoint is available to view by clicking on “2024 Rules Mtg pptx”

Gymnastics Results
All schools hosting a gymnastics event will be required to send the KSHSAA and other attending schools their meet results no later than 24 hours after the meet has concluded. School coaches are responsible for entering results for their athletes using their login and passwords. If you cannot locate that information, please let Kathleen know at kswatson@kshsaa.org.

REMINDER(S):
Gymnastics Rules Exam
All head coaches and registered judges are required to complete the Gymnastics exam. The due date for the completed exam is September 2, 2024. Coaches and judges will have two attempts to pass the exam with a score of 90% or better.

Week 1 - August 19, 2024

*If you are no longer a coach, please remind your school AD to update the KSHSAA Directory.

Gymnastics Rules Meeting The Gymnastics rules meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Lawrence High School. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 am. Attendance is required for coaches and judges.

Gymnastics Rules Exam
All head coaches and registered judges are required to complete the Gymnastics exam. The due date for the completed exam is September 2, 2024. Coaches and judges will have two attempts to pass the exam with a score of 90% or better.

Emergency Action Planning – August 28, 2024
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Rehearsal Day for gymnastics is set for August 28, 2024. This is the opportunity for your school’s administration, coaching staff, athletes, local EMT, etc., to practice the school’s established EAP procedures at all facilities used for practices and games. It is imperative that all parties know where an AED is located and that one is close.

If your school needs an EAP, don’t delay! A template is available on the KSHSAA website: KSHSAA Student Health and Safety

Competition
The first official day for competition is Friday, September 10, 2024. The first meets are scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Shawnee Mission Northwest and Newton. Competition scores must be updated on the KSHSAA gymnastics website.