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1. Where do the Gymnastics Teams host their meets?
The Gymnastics Teams host their meets at Huff Hall. [See it on a map]


2. What events are at a Men’s Gymnastic meet?

  • Floor Exercise: The entire floor area must be used during the exercise. The exercise is composed of tumbling passes in various directions, of which must include one forward and one backward- all of which cannot be repeated more than one time during the routine. The gymnast must also perform a balance element and transition skills done with proper rhythm and harmony. For males, the floor exercise must last between 50 to 70 seconds and choreographed to music.
  • Pommel Horse: All three areas of the horse must be covered, the middle and both ends. The movements on the apparatus are continuous and are only interrupted by a required scissors element. The only part of the body that should touch the horse is the hand.
  • Still Rings: One requirement of a still rings routine consists of at least two handstands one from a front swing and the other from a backswing. Other strength elements include; iron cross, inverted cross and planche. The rings must remain still throughout the routine. Points are taken off for unnecessary swings and instability.
  • Parallel Bars: A parallel bars routine consists of swing and flight elements. Strength movements may be used but there are no more than three stop movements allowed during the routine. Some required skills for this apparatus include swinging elements and a release move.
  • Horizontal Bar: Routines on the horizontal bar consist of a series of swinging parts without stops. Gymnasts are required to execute at least one move in which they release and regrasp the bar as well as an element passing through the lower vertical with both hands in a rearways hang.
  • Vault: The vault involves a large amount of strength. This event utilizes a quick sprint followed by a jump off of a spring board, repulsion from the vaulting apparatus and ends with a steady landing. A gymnast must stick their landing after contact with the horse by not taking extra steps after completing the series of movements.


3. What events are at a Women’s Gymnastics meet?

  • Floor Exercise: The entire floor area must be used during the exercise. The exercise is composed of tumbling passes in various directions, of which must include one forward and one backward- all of which cannot be repeated more than one time during the routine. The gymnast must also perform a balance element and transition skills done with proper rhythm and harmony. Finally, the floor exercise must last between 70 and 90 seconds and choreographed to music.
  • Vault: The vault involves a large amount of strength. This event utilizes a quick sprint followed by a jump off of a spring board, repulsion from the vaulting apparatus and ends with a steady landing. A gymnast must stick their landing after contact with the horse by not taking extra steps after completing the series of movements.
  • Balance Beam: The balance beam requires flexibility, amplitude and good balance to perform advanced skills on a four inch beam. A beam routine lasts between 70 and 90 seconds covering the entire beam, including skills with acrobatic elements, jumps and choreography.
  • Uneven Bars: The routine for the uneven bars requires a series of swings and flight movements between the high and low bars. Two release elements are found in each routine and movements should flow smoothly from one to the next. Dismounts can include anything from 1 or more saltos and a number of twists.


4. How are Men's college gymnastics meets scored?

  • 4-6 judges sit at each apparatus
  • 2 judges determine the start value based on difficulties and bonus maneuvers
  • Each judge scores independently
  • The high and low scores are dropped, while the other scores are averaged for a final score
  • There is no longer a highest score in men’s gymnastics.  Gymnasts can earn more than 10 points for each event.

 

5. How are Women's college gymnastics meets scored?

  • 4-6 judges sit at each apparatus
  • 2 judges determine the start value based on difficulties and bonus maneuvers
  • Each judge scores independently
  • The high and low scores are dropped, while the other scores are averaged for a final score
  • The highest possible score is a 10.0 or perfect 10