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Article 13.2.1 Information about Vault Presentation
1. The gymnast must begin vault from a stillstand with legs together, at a maximum distance or 25 meters measured from the front edge of the table to the inner side of the block attached to the end of the vault run up mat. The vault begins with the first step or hop of the gymnast, but the evaluation begins the moment his feet contact the vaulting board. The length of the approach must be marked on or long side the approach lane.
2. The vault ends with a landing behind the table in a standing position with legs together facing either towards or away from the table (frontways or rear ways).
3. The gymnast may take-off only forwards or backwards and with legs together. The only element that may be performed before the vaulting board is a round off. For such vaults, the use of the vaulting board safety “collar†is mandatory and must be provided by the competition organizer. For round off entry vaults, the gymnast may use one official handy-mat provided only by the organizer.
4. Vaults with saltos during the first flight phase and vaults with straddled legs during the second flight phase are neither listed nor permitted.
5. The gymnast must show the intended body position (tucked, piked, or straight) in a distinct and unmistakable manner.
Indistinct body positions are deducted by the E-Jury and may result in recognition as a lower value vault by the D-Jury.
6. Basis for the Evaluation by the E-Jury:
a) 1st flight phase: from the springboard up to support with two hands on the table.
b) Support phase: from the moment of contact on the table to the point when the hands leave the table.
c) 2nd flight phase: including the push off from the table up to the point of preparation for landing.
d) Landing phase: from the preparation for landing to the final standing position.
e) The E-Jury must take the deductions phase by phase
7. Landing Rules:
a) The gymnast must land with both feet within an area marked left and right of the extended center line of the table as described in the following drawing.
These lines must be clearly marked on the landing mat. Stepping on the line, but not over the line, is permitted.
The mat containing the marked landing zone for alignment must be securely fastened so that it cannot shift during competition.
b) Twisting during vaults must be completed before landing. Incomplete twists result in the appropriate deduction, and if incomplete by 90° or more, will result in non-recognition by the D-Jury and in recognition as a vault with a lower Difficulty Value.
c) There will be no line deduction if a gymnast travels past the end of the landing mat. Normal line deductions will be taken if they step or hop outside of the Landing zone marking strips prior to moving off the end of the mat.
8. In the 2nd flight phase, the gymnast must show a conspicuous rise in height of his center of gravity at the moment of hand push-off.
9. All Vaults must display a distinct opening phase in preparation for landing. A landing that is not prepared is a sign of an error in technique and will usually result in a technical execution deduction as well as a landing deduction.
10. For a full list of errors and deductions governing Vault presentation see, Section 9 and the summary of deductions in Articles 9.4 and 13.3.
Article 13.2.2 Information about the D-score
1. The gymnast must show one vault in Qualifications, Team Final and the All-Around Final.
In the Qualification for Vault Final and in Vault Finals he must show two vaults, which must be from different Vault Groups.
Group I Single salto vaults with complex twists.
Group II Handspring salto vaults with or without simple twists, and all double salto fwd.
Group III Handspring sideways and Tsukahara vaults with or without simple twists, and all double salto bwd.
Group IV Round off entry and single salto vaults with complex twists.
Group V Round off entry vaults with or without simple twists, and all double salto fwd. or bwd.
2. Each vault is listed, numbered, and given a value in the Difficulty Tables within its Group. The following general principles apply:
a) Cuervo vaults have the same value as equivalent Handspring Salto vaults with twists.
b) Kasamatsu vaults have the same value as the equivalent Tsukahara vaults.
c) Yurchenko vaults have the same value as the analogous Tsukahara or Kasamatsu vaults.
d)Unless otherwise indicated, round off entry vaults with ½ turn to the table have a value of 0.20 more than the analogous forward approach vaults.
e) Unless otherwise indicated, round off entry vaults with ¾ or 1/1 turn to the table have a value of 0.60 more than the analogous Tsukahara vaults.
3. Each vault is given a unique Difficulty Value based on its complexity.
4. Prior to the execution of each vault, the appropriate vault number, as assigned in the Code of Points must be displayed for the D-Jury. This function is performed by the gymnast, or an assistant, with the aid of a flashboard and is not penalized in the case of error.
Example: #319 - The #3 designates the vault group; the #19 designates the vault number within that vault group.
5. The gymnast must show the intended body position(tucked, piked, or straight) in a distinct and unmistakable manner. Non-distinct body positions may result in non-recognition by the D-Jury or recognition as a vault with a lower Difficulty Value.
(see the body position definitions in Appendix A Section 3).
The gymnast must display the vault number for the vault that he can do, not the one he hopes to do.
This warning applies especially for the recognition of straight and piked positions.
6. The placement mat may be used for round off entry vaults only, and is optional.
7. The vault is invalid (0.00 point from the D-Jury and the E-Jury)) when:
a) The vault is executed without a support phase, i.e., neither hand or only one hand touches the table. b) Failure to use the safety collar for round off entry vaults.
c) The vault is so poorly executed that the intended vault cannot be recognized, or the gymnast pushes from the table with his/ her feet.
d) Spotting assistance during the vault.
e) The gymnast does not land with his feet first. This means that at least one foot must contact the landing mat before any other part of the body.
f) The gymnast lands intentionally in a side stand.
g) The gymnast performs a prohibited vault (straddled legs in the second flight phase, salto in the first flight phase, prohibited pre-element before the vaulting board, etc.).
h) The first vault is repeated for the second vault in Qualification for Vault Final or in Vault Final.
A video review by D-Jury and Apparatus Supervisor will automatically occur for every vault receiving an Invalid “0 “Score. All E Jury judges enter their deductions after every vault performed. The D Jury will notify them in the case of a “0†vault and advise them of the method to present a “0†E-score.
8. For Vaults performed with a Round off 1/2 turn in the first flight, it is possible to be deducted for insufficient turn. Normal deductions will be taken as per the table of errors for incomplete twist. In extreme cases if the lack of turn is greater than 90° from the correct position, the Vault will be recognized as a Yurchenko style Vault.
9. During the 30 second warm up, each gymnast is permitted 2 Vaults (maximum). This applies during any phase of the competition where the warm up is occurring on the podium. The gymnast is entitled to their 2 warm up Vaults even if the 30 second warm up time has expired.
The Line Judge will be responsible for ensuring that the 2 Vault maximum is respected. Failure to respect the 2 Vault maximum rule will result in a neural deduction of 0.3 taken from the first Vault. 10. In Qualifications, Team Final, and All-Around Final:
• One vault must be performed.
• In Qualification, the 1st vault score counts toward the Team and/ or All-Around Total.
For Qualifications and in the Apparatus Final, each gymnast must perform two different vaults which must be from different Vault Groups In Qualifications and in the Apparatus Final, the average score of the 2 vaults will determine the Final score for the gymnast.
11. Additional run approaches are permitted as follows, with deduction of 1.00 for empty run (if gymnasts has not touched the springboard or apparatus).
- When 1 vault is required, a second run approach is permitted with deduction. Third approach not permitted.
- When 2 vaults are required, a third run approach is permitted with deduction. Fourth approach not permitted
1. The gymnast must begin vault from a stillstand with legs together, at a maximum distance or 25 meters measured from the front edge of the table to the inner side of the block attached to the end of the vault run up mat. The vault begins with the first step or hop of the gymnast, but the evaluation begins the moment his feet contact the vaulting board. The length of the approach must be marked on or long side the approach lane.
2. The vault ends with a landing behind the table in a standing position with legs together facing either towards or away from the table (frontways or rear ways).
3. The gymnast may take-off only forwards or backwards and with legs together. The only element that may be performed before the vaulting board is a round off. For such vaults, the use of the vaulting board safety “collar†is mandatory and must be provided by the competition organizer. For round off entry vaults, the gymnast may use one official handy-mat provided only by the organizer.
4. Vaults with saltos during the first flight phase and vaults with straddled legs during the second flight phase are neither listed nor permitted.
5. The gymnast must show the intended body position (tucked, piked, or straight) in a distinct and unmistakable manner.
Indistinct body positions are deducted by the E-Jury and may result in recognition as a lower value vault by the D-Jury.
6. Basis for the Evaluation by the E-Jury:
a) 1st flight phase: from the springboard up to support with two hands on the table.
b) Support phase: from the moment of contact on the table to the point when the hands leave the table.
c) 2nd flight phase: including the push off from the table up to the point of preparation for landing.
d) Landing phase: from the preparation for landing to the final standing position.
e) The E-Jury must take the deductions phase by phase
7. Landing Rules:
a) The gymnast must land with both feet within an area marked left and right of the extended center line of the table as described in the following drawing.
These lines must be clearly marked on the landing mat. Stepping on the line, but not over the line, is permitted.
The mat containing the marked landing zone for alignment must be securely fastened so that it cannot shift during competition.
b) Twisting during vaults must be completed before landing. Incomplete twists result in the appropriate deduction, and if incomplete by 90° or more, will result in non-recognition by the D-Jury and in recognition as a vault with a lower Difficulty Value.
c) There will be no line deduction if a gymnast travels past the end of the landing mat. Normal line deductions will be taken if they step or hop outside of the Landing zone marking strips prior to moving off the end of the mat.
8. In the 2nd flight phase, the gymnast must show a conspicuous rise in height of his center of gravity at the moment of hand push-off.
9. All Vaults must display a distinct opening phase in preparation for landing. A landing that is not prepared is a sign of an error in technique and will usually result in a technical execution deduction as well as a landing deduction.
10. For a full list of errors and deductions governing Vault presentation see, Section 9 and the summary of deductions in Articles 9.4 and 13.3.
Article 13.2.2 Information about the D-score
1. The gymnast must show one vault in Qualifications, Team Final and the All-Around Final.
In the Qualification for Vault Final and in Vault Finals he must show two vaults, which must be from different Vault Groups.
Group I Single salto vaults with complex twists.
Group II Handspring salto vaults with or without simple twists, and all double salto fwd.
Group III Handspring sideways and Tsukahara vaults with or without simple twists, and all double salto bwd.
Group IV Round off entry and single salto vaults with complex twists.
Group V Round off entry vaults with or without simple twists, and all double salto fwd. or bwd.
2. Each vault is listed, numbered, and given a value in the Difficulty Tables within its Group. The following general principles apply:
a) Cuervo vaults have the same value as equivalent Handspring Salto vaults with twists.
b) Kasamatsu vaults have the same value as the equivalent Tsukahara vaults.
c) Yurchenko vaults have the same value as the analogous Tsukahara or Kasamatsu vaults.
d)Unless otherwise indicated, round off entry vaults with ½ turn to the table have a value of 0.20 more than the analogous forward approach vaults.
e) Unless otherwise indicated, round off entry vaults with ¾ or 1/1 turn to the table have a value of 0.60 more than the analogous Tsukahara vaults.
3. Each vault is given a unique Difficulty Value based on its complexity.
4. Prior to the execution of each vault, the appropriate vault number, as assigned in the Code of Points must be displayed for the D-Jury. This function is performed by the gymnast, or an assistant, with the aid of a flashboard and is not penalized in the case of error.
Example: #319 - The #3 designates the vault group; the #19 designates the vault number within that vault group.
5. The gymnast must show the intended body position(tucked, piked, or straight) in a distinct and unmistakable manner. Non-distinct body positions may result in non-recognition by the D-Jury or recognition as a vault with a lower Difficulty Value.
(see the body position definitions in Appendix A Section 3).
The gymnast must display the vault number for the vault that he can do, not the one he hopes to do.
This warning applies especially for the recognition of straight and piked positions.
6. The placement mat may be used for round off entry vaults only, and is optional.
7. The vault is invalid (0.00 point from the D-Jury and the E-Jury)) when:
a) The vault is executed without a support phase, i.e., neither hand or only one hand touches the table. b) Failure to use the safety collar for round off entry vaults.
c) The vault is so poorly executed that the intended vault cannot be recognized, or the gymnast pushes from the table with his/ her feet.
d) Spotting assistance during the vault.
e) The gymnast does not land with his feet first. This means that at least one foot must contact the landing mat before any other part of the body.
f) The gymnast lands intentionally in a side stand.
g) The gymnast performs a prohibited vault (straddled legs in the second flight phase, salto in the first flight phase, prohibited pre-element before the vaulting board, etc.).
h) The first vault is repeated for the second vault in Qualification for Vault Final or in Vault Final.
A video review by D-Jury and Apparatus Supervisor will automatically occur for every vault receiving an Invalid “0 “Score. All E Jury judges enter their deductions after every vault performed. The D Jury will notify them in the case of a “0†vault and advise them of the method to present a “0†E-score.
8. For Vaults performed with a Round off 1/2 turn in the first flight, it is possible to be deducted for insufficient turn. Normal deductions will be taken as per the table of errors for incomplete twist. In extreme cases if the lack of turn is greater than 90° from the correct position, the Vault will be recognized as a Yurchenko style Vault.
9. During the 30 second warm up, each gymnast is permitted 2 Vaults (maximum). This applies during any phase of the competition where the warm up is occurring on the podium. The gymnast is entitled to their 2 warm up Vaults even if the 30 second warm up time has expired.
The Line Judge will be responsible for ensuring that the 2 Vault maximum is respected. Failure to respect the 2 Vault maximum rule will result in a neural deduction of 0.3 taken from the first Vault. 10. In Qualifications, Team Final, and All-Around Final:
• One vault must be performed.
• In Qualification, the 1st vault score counts toward the Team and/ or All-Around Total.
For Qualifications and in the Apparatus Final, each gymnast must perform two different vaults which must be from different Vault Groups In Qualifications and in the Apparatus Final, the average score of the 2 vaults will determine the Final score for the gymnast.
11. Additional run approaches are permitted as follows, with deduction of 1.00 for empty run (if gymnasts has not touched the springboard or apparatus).
- When 1 vault is required, a second run approach is permitted with deduction. Third approach not permitted.
- When 2 vaults are required, a third run approach is permitted with deduction. Fourth approach not permitted