Xcel (XS & XG) Bars Requirements & Deductions

Extra swing deduction for XS, XG

no deduction

Under rotation of release/flight elements

each ^0.10

Poor rhythm in elements/connections

each ^0.10

Touch/brush on apparatus or mat with foot/feet

each ^0.10

Failure to maintain hand contact on the bar between glide swing mount and 2nd part of mount

0.10

Deviation from straight direction on landing of dismount

^0.10

Arm swings to maintain balance on landing of dismount

^0.10

Leg or knee separations

^0.20

Insufficient exactness of body shape

^0.20

Hit on apparatus with foot/feet

0.20

Incomplete turn or twist

^0.20

Incorrect body posture on dismount landing

^0.20

Additional trunk movements to maintain balance/control upon landing dismount

^0.20

Insufficient dynamics throughout exercise

^0.20

Bent arms in support or bent legs

^0.30

Hit on mat with foot/feet

0.30

Grasp of bar or apparatus to avoid a fall

0.30

Insufficient extension of the body prior to landing dismount

^0.30

Insufficient height of salto dismounts

0.30

On counterswing, body arched or hips open to extended position with feet over LB

0.30

Lack of release of the bar, prior to landing dismount, when indicated

0.30

Third run approach on mount

0.50

Spotting assistance during element

0.50- DO NOT award VP or SR credit

Spotting assistance upon landing the dismount

0.50 DO award VP and SR credit

Silver cast angle requirement

Min 45 below horizontal

Gold cast angle requirement

Horizontal

Silver within 10 from 45 from horizontal

0.10

Silver 56 or more below horizontal

Do not award VP/SR

Gold within 10 below horizontal

0.10

Gold 11 or more below horizontal

Do not award VP/SR