The 2012 Acro Rules and Policies version, found in its entirety below, was updated March 14, 2012 and will be valid for the 2012 Acrobatic Gymnastics competitive seasons. Within the Rules and Policies, text in bold, italics type indicates changes from previous seasons.
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Contents of the Rules and Policies
TABLE OF CONTENTS - p. 1-6
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Cover page
Table of Contents
National Acrobatic Gymnastics Program Committee Structure
Regional Map
USA Gymnastics Mission Statement
- Athlete
Introductory Athlete
Introductory Coach
Professional
Professional Education Programs and Accreditation
Other USA Gymnastics Memberships
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Introduction
Elements ofthe Code
Enforcement of the Code
Participant Welfare Policy
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Coaches
Judges
Professional Member Behavior Policy
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Rights, obligations and oath
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Sanctioning a USA Gymnastics Event
Sanction Fees
Violations of Sanctions
Procedures for Reporting
Sanctioned Events with Foreign Athlete Participation
Sanction Requirements for Foreign Exchanges
SECTION VII: COMPETITION REGULATIONS - p. 24-35
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Age Determination
Event Restrictions
Club Mobility
International Assignments
Resident Foreign Athlete Regulations
Level Mobility
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Events
Types of Competition
Participation Requirements of Competitions
Preliminary Competition
Petioning Process
Character of Competitions
Scoring
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General Information
Meet Director
Technical Support
Meet Referee
Members of the Judges' Panel
Judge's Oath
Jury of Appeals
Appeal Procedures
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Competitive Attire
Accessories and Aids
Music
Length of Exercises
Warm-up Procedures
Repeating of Exercises
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General Regulations
Level Awards
Annual Awards
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Floor
Safety Mat
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National Team Policies
Duties and Responsibilities of Coaches, Delegation Leaders and Judges for International Competitions
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Judging Clinic and Testing Procedures
Judging Progression Policies
Requirements for Maintaining Judging Certification
Judges' Uniforms
Judges' Compensation


