FIG FIG Competition Rules and Judging 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In FIG gymnastics, what does the Difficulty (D) score measure?
- The overall impression of the routine
- The value of skills and connections performed (Correct answer)
- The deductions for execution errors
- The bonus points awarded for difficulty
Correct answer: The value of skills and connections performed
The D score quantifies the cumulative value of the gymnast's performed elements and connection bonuses.
Question 2: Under FIG Code of Points, what is an 'Artistry' deduction typically assessed for in rhythmic gymnastics?
- Using prohibited apparatus
- Lack of musicality, expression, or body movement harmony (Correct answer)
- Stepping out of bounds
- Exceeding time limits
Correct answer: Lack of musicality, expression, or body movement harmony
Artistry deductions are applied when a gymnast fails to demonstrate musicality, expression, or harmony between body and apparatus movement.
Question 3: What is the role of the Execution (E) panel in FIG artistic gymnastics judging?
- Assign difficulty values to each skill
- Assess composition and choreography
- Deduct for faults in technique, artistry, and execution (Correct answer)
- Determine apparatus handling scores
Correct answer: Deduct for faults in technique, artistry, and execution
The E panel starts from a maximum score and deducts for technical and artistic faults observed during the routine.
Question 4: In FIG trampoline gymnastics, what does a 'time of flight' score measure?
- The duration of the entire routine
- The total time the gymnast is airborne during the performance (Correct answer)
- The time taken between each skill
- The landing pause duration
Correct answer: The total time the gymnast is airborne during the performance
Time of flight scores reflect the cumulative seconds a trampoline gymnast spends in the air, rewarding height and consistency.
Question 5: Which FIG body is responsible for updating and publishing the Code of Points?
- FIG Medical Commission
- FIG Technical Committee for each discipline (Correct answer)
- FIG Ethics Commission
- FIG Athletes' Committee
Correct answer: FIG Technical Committee for each discipline
Each FIG Technical Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the Code of Points for its specific gymnastics discipline.
Question 6: A gymnast receives an 'out of bounds' deduction in FIG floor exercise when:
- They pause for more than 3 seconds
- Any part of the foot touches or crosses the boundary line (Correct answer)
- They perform fewer than the required number of passes
- Their music exceeds the time limit
Correct answer: Any part of the foot touches or crosses the boundary line
An out-of-bounds deduction is applied whenever any part of the gymnast's foot contacts or crosses the floor boundary line.
FIG FIG Competition Rules and Judging 1
In FIG gymnastics, what does the Difficulty (D) score measure?