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I was curious to the limitations that the USAG girls deal with so I looked them up. Their list of do's and don't is rather lengthy and I feel that since the USASF is primarily looking toward cheer to be considered an Olympic sport, they have followed suit to the sport that closest resembles cheer.
What do you think?
II. THE GYMNAST IS OBLIGATED TO:
A. Obtain an Athlete or Introductory Athlete [Levels 1-3 & Xcel (PREP Optional)] Member number from USA
Gymnastics Member Services and be prepared to show her membership card at any USA Gymnastics
sanctioned event in which she participates.
B. Follow the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics. (See Part One, Section 2)
C. Be competent at Level 1 through 4 prior to participating in Level 5 meets.
D. Be familiar with the rules of the meet and schedule of the meet events and lineup.
E. Be present at the site of the meet for sufficient warm-up.
F. Remain in the area of competition designated for gymnasts, as competitors or as observers.
G. Obey warm-up regulations, rotation schedules and conform to the regulations of the meet.
H. Present herself in the proper attire (No bare midriffs, backless leotards, leotards with “spaghetti” straps, T-shirts
or Boxer shorts). NO underwear (including sport bras) should be exposed. The leg opening on competitive
leotards must NOT be cut or rolled above the gymnast's hipbone. A deduction for inappropriate attire will be
applied for any infraction. Sleeveless leotards and unitards, as well as gymnastics footwear, are permitted for
competition. Leotard and/or warm-up uniform should be worn for opening, award, and closing ceremonies.
• Gymnasts must change clothes in the designated changing area or restroom. They may not appear in
underwear on the competition floor or warm-up area before, during or after the competition.
•
I. Be well groomed in her appearance:
1. Clean attire.
2. Hair secured away from the face so as to not obscure her vision of the apparatus.
3. No jewelry, with the exception of one pair of stud earrings (one in each ear). All other piercing should be
REMOVED, not just covered with tape or Band-aids.
J. Accept the received score without criticism or comment.
K. Eat or drink outside of the competition area (exception; water bottles should be allowed, or a water fountain
should be accessible in order for athletes to stay hydrated.)
L. Be courteous, respectful and polite to all meet officials, coaches, hostesses, competitors and associated
persons.
• The use of cell phones (talking, texting, etc.) or any type of wireless communication devise is
prohibited while on the field of play.
M. Exhibit self-control and calmness in the case of a fall or injury.
N. Be aware that infringement of obligations could lead to deduction and/or expulsion by the Jury of Appeals.
What do you think?
II. THE GYMNAST IS OBLIGATED TO:
A. Obtain an Athlete or Introductory Athlete [Levels 1-3 & Xcel (PREP Optional)] Member number from USA
Gymnastics Member Services and be prepared to show her membership card at any USA Gymnastics
sanctioned event in which she participates.
B. Follow the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics. (See Part One, Section 2)
C. Be competent at Level 1 through 4 prior to participating in Level 5 meets.
D. Be familiar with the rules of the meet and schedule of the meet events and lineup.
E. Be present at the site of the meet for sufficient warm-up.
F. Remain in the area of competition designated for gymnasts, as competitors or as observers.
G. Obey warm-up regulations, rotation schedules and conform to the regulations of the meet.
H. Present herself in the proper attire (No bare midriffs, backless leotards, leotards with “spaghetti” straps, T-shirts
or Boxer shorts). NO underwear (including sport bras) should be exposed. The leg opening on competitive
leotards must NOT be cut or rolled above the gymnast's hipbone. A deduction for inappropriate attire will be
applied for any infraction. Sleeveless leotards and unitards, as well as gymnastics footwear, are permitted for
competition. Leotard and/or warm-up uniform should be worn for opening, award, and closing ceremonies.
• Gymnasts must change clothes in the designated changing area or restroom. They may not appear in
underwear on the competition floor or warm-up area before, during or after the competition.
•
I. Be well groomed in her appearance:
1. Clean attire.
2. Hair secured away from the face so as to not obscure her vision of the apparatus.
3. No jewelry, with the exception of one pair of stud earrings (one in each ear). All other piercing should be
REMOVED, not just covered with tape or Band-aids.
J. Accept the received score without criticism or comment.
K. Eat or drink outside of the competition area (exception; water bottles should be allowed, or a water fountain
should be accessible in order for athletes to stay hydrated.)
L. Be courteous, respectful and polite to all meet officials, coaches, hostesses, competitors and associated
persons.
• The use of cell phones (talking, texting, etc.) or any type of wireless communication devise is
prohibited while on the field of play.
M. Exhibit self-control and calmness in the case of a fall or injury.
N. Be aware that infringement of obligations could lead to deduction and/or expulsion by the Jury of Appeals.