Acro Rules and Policies

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

    Cover page Table of Contents National Acrobatic Gymnastics Program Committee Structure Regional Map USA Gymnastics Mission Statement
SECTION I: USA GYMNASTICS MEMBERSHIP - p. 7-8
    Athlete
    Introductory Athlete
    Introductory Coach
    Professional
    Professional Education Programs and Accreditation
    Other USA Gymnastics Memberships
SECTION II : CODE OF ETHICS - p. 9-14
    Introduction
    Elements ofthe Code
    Enforcement of the Code
    Participant Welfare Policy
SECTION III: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS - p. 15-16
    Coaches
    Judges
    Professional Member Behavior Policy
SECTION IV: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ATHLETES - p. 17
    Rights, obligations and oath
SECTION V: SANCTIONING PROCEDURES - p. 18-22
    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 VI : COMPETITIVE PROGRAM - p. 23

SECTION VII: COMPETITION REGULATIONS - p. 24-35

    Age Determination
    Event Restrictions
    Club Mobility
    International Assignments
    Resident Foreign Athlete Regulations
    Level Mobility
SECTION VIII: COMPETITIVE STRUCTURE - p. 36-40
    Events
    Types of Competition
    Participation Requirements of Competitions
    Preliminary Competition
    Petioning Process
    Character of Competitions
    Scoring
SECTION IX: COMPETITION OFFICIALS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBLITIES - p. 41-45
    General Information
    Meet Director
    Technical Support
    Meet Referee
    Members of the Judges' Panel
    Judge's Oath
    Jury of Appeals
    Appeal Procedures
SECTION X: REGULATIONS AFFECTING ATHLETES - p. 46-47
    Competitive Attire
    Accessories and Aids
    Music
    Length of Exercises
    Warm-up Procedures
    Repeating of Exercises
SECTION XI: AWARDS - p. 48-52
    General Regulations
    Level Awards
    Annual Awards
SECTION XII: EQUIPMENT AND ARENA - p. 53
    Floor
    Safety Mat
SECTION XIII: NATIONAL TEAM AND INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION POLICIES - p. 54-55
    National Team Policies
    Duties and Responsibilities of Coaches, Delegation Leaders and Judges for International Competitions
SECTION XIV: JUDGING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - p. 56-59
    Judging Clinic and Testing Procedures
    Judging Progression Policies
    Requirements for Maintaining Judging Certification
    Judges' Uniforms
    Judges' Compensation
APPENDIX: RULES AND POLICIES
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