FIG Competition Rules and Judging Flashcards

In FIG men's gymnastics, which event does NOT require the gymnast to land on their feet at the end?

Answer: Pommel horse

Pommel horse routines do not end with a foot landing — the gymnast dismounts, but the event emphasizes continuous swinging and circling skills throughout.

What is the maximum time limit for a FIG women's floor exercise routine?

Answer: 90 seconds

FIG rules allow a maximum of 90 seconds for women's floor exercise, with deductions applied if the time is exceeded.

Under FIG Code of Points, which term describes a gymnast's body position with legs together and straight throughout a skill?

Answer: Layout

A layout (or stretch) position requires the body to be fully extended with legs together and straight throughout the skill.

In FIG rhythmic gymnastics, what is the penalty for an unintentional loss of apparatus outside the performance area?

Answer: 0.7 deduction

An unintentional loss of apparatus that goes outside the performance area results in a 0.7 deduction under FIG rules.

What does 'Difficulty Value' (DV) refer to in FIG gymnastics?

Answer: The numerical point value assigned to each specific skill in the Code of Points

Difficulty Value is the specific point value assigned to each individual skill within the FIG Code of Points.

In FIG competition, an 'inquiry' or 'challenge' allows a coach to:

Answer: Formally dispute the D score within the allowed time frame

Coaches may formally challenge the D score by submitting an inquiry within the allotted time, which is reviewed by the superior jury.