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COMPETITION ETIQUETTE
Competition Etiquette for Gymnasts
When they reach the required age and standard, gymnasts will take part in gymnastics competitions. These may be local such as club championships, at other gymnastics clubs, or at a national level organised by Scottish Gymnastics. Regardless of the competition setting, gymnasts are required to observe strict rules of etiquette.
Gymnasts must arrive at competitions in club tracksuit and leotard. Hair must be neatly tied back and out of gymnast’s face. You must arrive on time for registration and make sure you have hand guards, gloves and loops, copy of floor music, water, etc.
Do not go into the warm up area until asked to do so. Once the gymnast enters the warm up area, there should be no contact between the gymnast and their parents unless there is an emergency.
You must be courteous, respectful and polite to all officials, hosts, competitors and coaches. When you are not competing, be on your best behaviour. Encourage and compliment other gymnasts and your team mates.
Remain away from all the equipment except during officially designated warm up and competitive periods.
Keep all your belongings neatly in a bag during the competition. Always accept your placing in the competition line-up and remain with your coach and the team until the competition is over.
DYGC Competitions Guidance -
Grades Competitions: The grades competition is an annual event which requires gymnasts to compete to a programme of set skills and moves.
Gymnasts who pass at a grade cannot resit this grade at a future time.
Levels Competition: With levels, gymnasts compete to routines made up from a range of moves within composition requirements rules. Gymnasts compete in two competitions: Individual and Team.
