2024 Technical Sequence Course

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Compulsory Presentation Team

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Created By:

Mark Sherman

With assistance by:

Lynn Boman & Paul Evatt

Education Director:

Mark Sherman

Operations Director:

Nate Dotson

Video Content Provided By:

Raj Bhavsar and the MDPC

MDP Technical Sequences

Technical Sequences

Mission & General

Mission

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• Emphasis on sound fundamentals

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• Standard of gymnastics excellence

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• Addition of Level 6 Junior Elite (Future Stars)

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• Pathway to elite competition

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General Info & Layout

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• Event Chapters contain a “Working Group Statement” & Technical Sequence tables & notes for each age group:

10-11 year olds - Level 6 JE Future Stars

12-13 year olds - Level 8 JE

14-15 year olds - Level 9 JE

16-19 year olds - Level 10 JE

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• Two Appendices provide additional information regarding all the skills in the sequences and how to perform them
• Appendix A - Technical Description Tables

(Organized alphabetically by Event)

• Appendix B - Technical Refinement Tables

Technical Sequences

Scoring

Tech Sequence Scoring Breakdown

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Specific Emphasis Elements

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• Specific Emphasis Elements (SEE’s) Virtuosity

Three SEE’s defined in each sequence and listed at the bottom of the sequence description.

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• Colored coded in the actual sequence description

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Major Elements

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• Major Elements can be found in a separate table below the Specific Emphasis Elements Table at the bottom of the sequence table and are highlighted in the sequence tables in yellow/purple colors

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• Major Elements will incur a (-1.0) deduction if

omitted from the sequence. In order to avoid the

(-1.0) deduction completion of 50% of the Major

Element must be recognizable. A Major Element

may be repeated to receive credit.

Explanation of Bonuses - SEE Virtuosity

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• Specific Emphasis Elements (SEE’s) Virtuosity

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• SEE’s are evaluated “per part”, “per section” or “global”

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• There are + 0.2 SEE Virtuosity Bonus available on all events

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• When evaluating SEE’s for virtuosity, award the bonus if the defined criteria is fulfilled 75% of the time in the multiple parts or sections

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Explanation of Bonuses - Open Virtuosity

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• Open Virtuosity

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• Awarded for skills exhibiting exemplary artistry, exceptional proficiency, extreme amplitude or superior athletic ability regardless of the difficulty of the skill

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• There are + 0.2 of Open Virtuosity available for FX, SR, PB & HB and + 0.3 of Open Virtuosity for PH & VT

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• Open Virtuosity may be applied to SEE Virtuosity

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• In the Still Rings 10-11 & 12-13 sequence a dismount choice allows a gymnast to earn one of their + 0.1 in Open Virtuosity if performed

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Explanation of Bonuses - Stick Bonus

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• Stick Bonus
• + 0.1 Stick Bonus is available on FX, SR, PB & HB
• This bonus is awarded provided the landing meets FIG requirements for a stuck dismount
• There is no Stick Bonus on PH & VT

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Execution Deductions

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Evaluation Process

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1. Evaluate for execution deductions taking note of any omitted Major Elements
2. Evaluate the Specific Emphasis Elements and determine if

+ 0.2 can be awarded for meeting the criteria of at least 75% completion on “global” or “multiple skill” SEE Virtuosity Bonus for one or two SEE’s

• Award Open Virtuosity for specific a skill or for a third SEE

and Stick Bonus if applicable

• Add any awarded bonuses to the 9.5 base score to determine the Start Value
• Subtract the deductions from Step 1 from the Start Value

to arrive at a final score

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Judging Certification Testing

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• Module with 5 - 10 questions

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• Must score 100% to pass

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• May retake the test as many times as necessary to attain the required score

Level 6 JE Routines - Floor Exercise

Level 6 JE Routines - Pommel-less Horse

Level 6 JE Routines - Still Rings

Level 6 JE Routines - Vault

Level 6 JE Routines - Parallel Bars

Level 6 JE Routines - Horizontal Bar