Rhythmic Program
Rhythmic Rules & Policies

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  • All changes will be noted until September 1, of each year at which time the current text will be adopted as standard.
  • Only new changes that occur after the September 1 date will be noted.
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COVER - Updated 12/12/16
REGION MAP - Updated 3/31/09

Chapter 1: Membership and Responsibilities - Updated 12/12/16
  1. Purpose, Mission and Code of Ethics
  2. Membership and Responsibilities
  3. Events with Foreign Participants

Chapter 2: Sanctions - Updated 12/12/16

  1. Sanctioning a USA Gymnastics event
Chapter 3: Competitive Structure - Updated 3/4/17
  1. Age, Level and Mobility
  2. Types of Competition and Specific Competition Regulations
  3. Meet Director Responsibilities
  4. Entry regulations, Venue and Format
  5. Awards
Chapter 4: Officials - Updated 12/12/16
  1. Certification
  2. Judging Assignments
  3. Judging Duties
  4. Evaluation of Judges
  5. Judges' Fees and Competition Policies
Chapter 5: Apparatus Regulations - Updated 1/20/16

Operating Code - Updated 12/12/16

Appendices
  1. Bid Form
  2. Meet Financial Report
  3. Competition Entry Form
  4. Level 3 Entry Form
  5. Levels 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Entry Form
  6. Levels 9 & 10 Entry Form
  7. Group Entry Form
  8. J.O. Neutral Deductions
  9. Level 9-10 Neutral Deductions
  10. Line Violation Form
  11. Injury Petition Form
  12. Score Inquiry Form
  13. Judges Expense Report
  14. Practical Experience for Judges
  15. Judge Assignment Contract
  16. Competition Guidelines

J.O. Score Forms: