FIG Competition Rules and Judging Flashcards

In FIG artistic gymnastics, what is a 'connection bonus'?

Answer: Extra points for performing skills consecutively that meet specific criteria

A connection bonus awards additional difficulty points when a gymnast directly links two or more skills that satisfy the FIG-defined connection requirements.

In FIG women's artistic gymnastics, how many events make up the all-around competition?

Answer: Four

The women's all-around includes four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.

What does 'neutral deduction' refer to in FIG competition scoring?

Answer: Penalties assessed outside the D and E panels for rule violations such as time or line faults

Neutral deductions are penalties applied by referee or line judges for violations like time faults or boundary infringements, separate from D and E scoring.

Under FIG rules, what happens if a gymnast falls on a skill during competition?

Answer: A deduction of 1.0 is applied from the E score

A fall results in a 1.0 deduction from the Execution score, but the skill's difficulty value is still counted if recognizable.

In FIG acrobatic gymnastics, the 'Balance' phase of a routine requires:

Answer: Held positions demonstrating strength, flexibility, and balance

The Balance phase showcases held static positions that demonstrate strength, flexibility, and partner balance.

What is the purpose of the 'Line Judge' in FIG floor exercise?

Answer: To monitor boundary violations and report out-of-bounds steps

Line judges are positioned at the boundary of the floor to monitor and report any out-of-bounds contact during a routine.