Platinum & Premier  – follow the NCAA Collegiate Rules -
Vault:
a. Sting Mats are no longer allowed for use as a Round-Off (RO) entry hand placement mat for vault. The only allowable entry pads are the TAC-10 RO pads
b. No chalk marks on the vault runway. If a mark is necessary, then removable tape or Velcro will be allowed.
c. 1 3/8” padded vault runway is required for all competition and must extend a minimum of 82’ from the base of the apparatus. The gymnast may use the entire length of a manufactured runway (beyond 82’ IF AVAILABLE). Exceeding the length of the manufactured runway will result in a .10 deduction from the gymnasts score. Exceptions to the minimum requirement will be made in cases where institutions cannot provide 82’ of runway due to venue limitations in which case the host institution must notify visiting team(s) in competition information flyer.

Uneven Bar:
d. Low bar must be adjustable to 165 centimeters and the high bar adjustable to 245 centimeters without the bar height adapters.
e. The uneven bars should be set so that the low bar and the high bar lean at the same angle when the bars are set at the maximum width according to AAI specifications or those being used in a USAIGC competition..
f. If a gymnast has a broken/torn grip, she may repeat her routine as the last team competitor or after the all-around competitor (specialist). If this does not allow for a sufficient amount of time to change grips or enough time to prepare, the gymnast will repeat the routine as soon as it is safe to do so. However, the time should not exceed five minutes. (Note: Common sense and safety must always prevail.)

Uneven Bar  & Balance  Beam
g. The minimum run distance that must be provided for mounts on uneven bars and balance beam during competition is 27 ½, from the base or leg of the respective apparatus. If more than 27 1/2’ of matting exists, the maximum run distance maybe used.   NOTE: the host institution need not provide more than the minimum which will be provided at NCAA regional and national competition. Exceeding the length of the provided manufactured matting will result in .10 deductions from the gymnasts score.
h. If a plywood board is used under the springboard for mounting bars and beam, then it must be a ½” plywood board with a non-skid surface on both sides.

Balance Beam
i. Except for a small mark on the top surface of the beam, chalk may not be applied directly to the beam. A small amount of chalk may be applied to the gymnasts’ hands and feet as needed for safety.
j. A minimum of 15 1/2’ must be available on the dismount end of the beam.

Floor Exercise
k. A chalk arc line may be placed on the corners of the floor exercise mat.
l. If a mat used on floor exercise exceeds the boundary lines, the mat must be clearly marked with tape or chalk to indicate the actual boundary lines. Failure to mark the mat will result in a .10 deduction taken off the average. Tape maynot be placed in the center of the floor exercise mat.
m. Only one of the following mats: Sting mat, 4" Throw mat, 8" Skill Cushion or one of the allowable mats may be used per tumbling pass/leap combination (i.e., a gymnast may not punch off one mat and land on another). The use of more than one mat in combination shall incur a .30 deduction for improper use of equipment.

Landings
Landing deductions are taken for lack of control and/or movement occurring prior to presenting to the judges (i.e., celebrating on the mat prior to presenting to the judges or failing to show a controlled landing prior to turning to present to the judges will result in a deduction)

Mounting Apparatus Silver, Gold, Platinum & Premier levels – follow NCAA Rules
Vault Runway Requirements
Copper & Bronze – minimum 60’       Silver – minimum 64’
Gold – minimum 74’                                      Platinum & Premier – minimum 82’

Matting
Premier, Platinum & Gold Levels - NCAA matting spec’s for safety.
Silver Level follow USAG JO Age Group matting spec’s for Level 6 or 7
Copper & Bronze - no restrictions

Uniform Guidelines – All USAIGC Levels
a. Gymnasts must wear one-piece leotards that include briefs and are the same color of the leotard or are skin-tone in color. There is no deduction for an exposed sports bra that is in contrast to or matches the color of the leotard.
b. Leotard straps must be a minimum of 2 cm (7/8”) in width.
c. Swimsuit apparel is permitted during practice and warm up only provided the apparel meets all other requirements.
d. Deduction of .10 for leotard above the hipbone. A warning must be given first.
e. During the individual event finals, individual leotards may be worn that meet all other apparel requirements.
f. The meet referee will instruct a gymnast who does not meet the uniform policies that she is “out of uniform”. The gymnast must comply with the uniform rules or face a .3 deduction off the individual’s score.
Jewelry Guidelines  - All USAIGC Levels
Gymnasts are only permitted to wear one stud per ear. No other jewelry is permitted.
After a warning, a .20 deduction will be taken from the gymnasts score for each occurrence.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct – All USAIGC Levels
The following procedures may be executed by any panel judge, chief judge or the meet referee (MR) and will appear as a neutral deduction on the score sheet.
Gymnast’s unsportsmanlike conduct:
1. First time: warning, MR is notified
2. Second time: MR is notified and there will be a .10 deduction taken from the gymnasts’ score for that event by either the MR or chief judge.
Coach’s unsportsmanlike conduct:
1. First time: verbal warning
2. Second time: MR notified and a .50 deduction taken from the team score by the MR for each violation.
3. Third Time Coach will be removed from the competition floor and the Team will forfeit.

Copper Level : Competition Requirements & Evaluation
Age Divisions: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13+ Ages can be sub-divided but not combined.
Qualification Scores: There are NO qualification scores for our Copper Level Gymnasts to any sanctioned USAIGC competition on the local, State, Regional or National Championships.

Total Routine Deductions 6.0
Special Apparatus Requirements:
Four (4) Event Requirements at .4 each = 1.6 point value
Difficulty / Value Parts (4 at .1 each) =      .4 point value
Technical Performance =                           3.0 point value
Execution & Amplitude
small, medium and large degree of error
Content                                                           .5 point value
Includes transitions of connections, combinations and choice of elements with an emphasis on the development of strong fundamental and correct body shapes. Development of solid basics is the
foundation of this level. It's all about EXECUTION!

Quality of Movement (including expression): .5 point value
Neutral Deductions:
.1 overtime & out of bounds
.5 spotting with no value part credit
.1 each time for failure to present before and/or after the routine
.5 floor or beam under time
NO deduction after beam remount / immediate fall. Beam routine begins when gymnast resumes her "routine" again for
Copper, Bronze, Silver & Gold 

Copper Apparatus Requirements
Four (4) "A" Skills valued at .1 each
NO skill of "B" value or higher will receive credit for value part nor special requirement and all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted.

VAULT                     Start Value 10.0
Handspring Vault Drill - (Jump to Handspring onto Mat Stack)
This drill is the most beneficial for our Copper Gymnasts. 
The USAIGC uses the same deductions as Level 4, just as we do for the handspring vault.
Copper Vault Deductions
General:
Each Phase:
Fail to maintain straight Body Position
>0.30 - Arch
>0.50 - Pike
>0.30 - Legs bent
>0.20 - Legs Seperated
>0.10 - Poor Foot Form
>0.10 - Incorrect Head Alignment
>0.30 - Direction
>0.30 - Dynamics
2.0 - Aid of Coach after Hand Support
Void Vault: a. if a gymnast never achieves vertical and returns to the board or lands on mat stack spring board and hand placement (does not go over). b. incorrect vault, c. aid of coach from board or mat stack
Balk:  a run/approach with out executing the vault. Void if the gymnast touches the board or mat stack
Run & Board Contact
> 0.30 - insufficient acceleration during run
> 0.30 - fail to maintain horizontal running speed to board
>0.30 - excessive forward lean on the body on the board
First Flight Phase - (board to mat) see each phase general deductions above
Support Phase
>0.50 - arms bent
>0.20 - head contacting mat
>0.30 - showing shoulder angle
2.0 - fail to show inverted vertical position from hands to hips (performing a forward roll action)

UNEVEN BARS                              Start Value 10.0
Special Event Requirements @  .4 each
Low Bar Routine ONLY. High Bar Cannot Be Used
1. Mount: Back Pullover
2. A 45 degree Cast - below horizontal
3. Front or Back Hip Circle
4. Dismount: Choice of: Underswing, Sole Circle or Cast Push Away
Restrictions -  inappropriate for this level
A. Circling skills MUST NOT arrive in a handstand NOR pas through a handstand
B. Kipping Elements are NOT permitted.

BALANCE BEAM                             Start Value 10.0
Special Event Requirements @  .40 each
1. 3/4 handstand, can execute a full handstand without a deduction
2. Isolated Leap, minimum 60 degrees
3. A Gym series of two elements including a straight jump
4. Dismount: Round-Off or Cartwheel to Handstand 1/4 turn
Time: 45 second minimum, 1 minute 10 second maximum
.50 deduction for under time, .10 deduction for over time - both time deductions are neutral deductions
Restrictions:
No acro elements such as: Cartwheels, Walkovers and Flight Elements are permitted on balance beam and CANNOT fulfill ANY balance beam requirement and SHOULD NOT BE PERFORMED - inappropriate.

USAIGC Special Balance Beam Judging Considerations
A. If a gymnast falls from the balance beam, remounts and falls off the balance beam again prior to the start of her routine (clock start), NO ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION will be taken
B. If the gymnast falls off the balance beam three times, ANY ADDITIONAL FALLS will receive NO DEDUCTION. No additional deductions of .50 can be taken for any falls exceeding three (3).

FLOOR EXERCISE                             Start Value 10.0
Special Requirements @ .40 each
1. One Acro Pass with two (2) or more elements
Examples: Cartwheels, Round-Off*, Walk-Over (front & back), Handstands, Valdez
2. Split Leap with 60 degree split
3. Handstand (roll or limber out) handstand held for 2 seconds
4. Half Turn 180 degree on one (1) foot
Restrictions:
No Handsprings or saltos may be performed, they are inapprropriate for this level.     
*The Round-Off was ALWAYS ALLOWED ON FLOOR EXERCISE. We voted on something that has been included since Day One?
Time: Minimum 45 seconds, Maximum 1 minute 10 seconds
.50 deduction for under time, .10 deduction for over time - both time deductions are neutral deductions

Bronze Level
Age Divisions 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-17, 18+ up to State Championships
The USAIGC can sub-divide the age divisions based upon the number of gymnasts per age group at the National Championship. Local and State Championship hosts can combine or sub-divide age divisions based upon the number of athletes per age level.

Total Routine Deductions 6.0 
Special Requirements                                              1.6 point value
Four (4) Event Requirements valued @ .4 each
Difficulty / Value Parts 6 @ .1 each                         .6 point value
Technical Performance                                           2.3 point value
Execution & Amplitude with small, medium and large degree of error
(2.3 points is the maximum deduction that can be taken from this category).
Content                                                                       1.0 point value
The level of connections, combinations & choice of elements
The 1.0 value will allow more differentiation throughout the entry-level routine.
Quality of Movement                                                   .5 point value
Neutral Deductions
.1 overtime, .5 floor or beam under time, .1 out of bounds,
.5 spotting and no value part credit, .1 failure to present before and/or after the routine,
No Deduction after  beam remount / immediate fall. Routine begins when gymnast begins from where they left off again.
No addition .5 fall deductions after the 3^rd fall off beam

Bronze Level Apparatus Requirements
Six (6) “A” Skills valued @ .1 each. No skill of C value or higher will receive credit for value part nor special requirement and all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted.

Bronze Vault                                   Start Value 10.0 
Handspring
One or Two Vaults are permitted.
USAG compulsory deductions for Level 5 will be used for Bronze Vault.
See chart in appendix section.

Bronze Uneven Bars                              Start Value 10.0
Special Event Requirements @ .40 each
1. Back Pullover or Glide Element
2. A Cast minimum horizontal
3. A Forward or Backward Circling Skill
4. "A" Dismount: Underswing Sole Circle OR Tuck, Pike or Layout Flyaway
ONLY Restriction: Circling skills in the Bronze division must not arrive in handstand nor pass through handstand (no giant, free hip nor stalder circles to handstand).

New 2009-2010:
1. Bronze Level Gymnasts must perform a"skill" on  the high bar. 
Omission for not going to the high bar:  Lack of Bar Change .20, Distribution of Elements .10. Variety of Elements .10 + execution
2. Bronze Level Gymnasts may dismount uneven bars in ANY BODY POSITION.

Bronze Balance Beam                     Start Value 10.0
Special Event Requirements                                              .40 each
1. One (1) Acro non-flight element on the beam that passes through vertical (front, back, or side)
2. An Isolated Leap, minimum 90 degrees
3. A Gym Series of two (2) elements with one being a leap, hop or jump, minimum 120 degrees
4. Any “A” Dismount
Time: Minimum 50 seconds, Maximum 1minute 30 seconds, .5 deduction for under time
If a gymnast falls from the beam, remounts and falls off the beam again prior to the starting of her routine (clock start); no additional deduction shall be taken. There is a 3 fall maximum deduction. No additional .5 deduction can be taken for any fall exceeding three (3). ?Flight Elements on beam will not fulfill the acro requirement.

Bronze Floor Exercise                 Start Value 10.0
Special Event Requirements @ .40 each
1. One (1) tumbling pass forward or backward with two (2) or more acro elements,
2. A Dance Series of 2 elements including a leap with minimum 120 degree split (consistent w/ beam)
3. A Dance / acro or acro / dance series, acro element must show strength or flexibility
4. A Full turn 360 degrees on one foot
Time: Minimum Time 50 seconds, Maximum time 1minute 30 seconds
New Change 2009-2010:
Gymnasts on the Bronze Level MAYNOT perform a Salto in their Floor-Exercise routine.
Deduction for performing a salto: TBD

*Examples  of Strength or Flexibility in Acro Series:
Strength: Press-Up or Press Down (Handstand)
Flexibility: Walkovers, Tinsicas, Valdez

Silver Level
Age Divisions: 7-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18, 19+ up to State Championships. The USAIGC can sub-divide the age divisions based on the numbers of gymnasts at the National Championship. State Championship and local hosts can combine or sub-divide age divisions based on the number of gymnasts in each age division

Total Routine Deductions                                          6.5
Special Requirements                                                           1.6 point value
Four (4) Special Requirements valued at .4 each
Difficulty / Value Parts (6 A’s @ .1 each & 1 B @ .3)           .9 point value
Technical Performance                                                         2.5 point value
Execution & Amplitude with small, medium and large degree of error. (2.5 points is the maximum deduction that can be taken from this category). There is a 3 fall maximum deduction for Bronze & Silver & Gold Levels.
Quality of Movement                                                                 .5 point value
Artistic impression, showmanship and stylization
Content                                                                                        1.0 point value
The level of connections, combinations & choice of elements
Neutral Deductions
.1 overtime, .1 out of bounds, .5 spotting and no value part credit, .1 failure to present before and/or after the routine.

Silver Level Apparatus Requirements
Six (6) “A” Skills valued at .1 each
One (1) “B” valued at .3
No skill of C value or higher will receive credit for value part nor special requirement and all amplitude and execution errors will be deducted.

Vault                                 Value 10.0
Collegiate Vault Chart Group 1 with NO vaults greater than 360 degrees in post flight
One Vault may be taken on the Silver Level without a penalty (two vaults are allowed)

Silver Uneven Bars        Start Value 10.0
Special requirements
1. One (1) bar change
2. Cast minimum 30 degrees above horizontal
3. A Circling skill from groups 3, 6, 7* (Giants are allowed) *Groups from USAG age group code
4. A Salto dismount in any position: tuck, pike or layout Flyaway

Silver Balance Beam      Start Value 10.0
Special requirements
1. A Full turn 360 degrees on one foot
2. Dance series of two elements with one being a leap, hop or jump showing a minimum150 degrees
3. An Acro element with flight
4. A Salto / Aerial Dismount
If a gymnast falls from the beam, remounts and falls off the beam again prior to the starting of her routine (clock start); no additional deduction shall be taken. There is a 3 fall maximum deduction. No additional .5 deduction can be taken for any fall exceeding three (3).
Time: Minimum time 50 seconds, Maximum time 1 minute, 30 seconds

Silver Floor Exercise              Start Value 10.0
Special requirements
1.RO, BHS, back salto in any body position (twists permitted up to 360 degrees)
2. A Dance series of two (2) elements with one (1) being a leap of a minimum of 150 degrees
3.Forward Acro Pass of 2 or more non-flight, fast-flight or flight elements.
4. One and a half turn, 540 degrees, on one (1) foot
Time: Minimum Time 50 seconds, Maximum time 1minute 30 seconds