NATIONAL PROGRAM POLICY LEVELS & STAGES VERSION: 16 th January 2013 DATE PUBLISHED: 1 st December 2011 DATE REVIEWED: 1 st January 2013 DATE TO BE REVIEWED: December 2013 File path: C:\Users\Ellie\Dropbox\SG Shared\Policies\General Competition Policies_UpdateELLIE\National Program Policy\National Program Policy_Jan13.docx Copyright Singapore Gymnastics
INTRODUCTION The Singapore Gymnastics National Program was developed through the help of technical consultants and implemented in 2006. It now forms the framework for the training for high performance training programme gymnasts, as well as in many clubs and schools. LEVELS & STAGES The program provides an Athlete Development Pathway that encompasses both a Recreational pathway and an Elite pathway. For recreational gymnasts, the levels route provides a structured development that unfolds at each gymnast s own pace. For budding elite gymnasts who have inherent potential, the stages route ensures a timely and effective progression towards the International Standard set by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). Combined with other ingredients such as funding, quality coaching, sufficient training hours, adequate facilities, the National Program provides the pathway for a potential elite gymnast s quest towards International gymnastics success. Figures 1 3 show the structure of the National Levels and Stages System, and the routes available in the 3 different disciplines.
National Program Policy: Contents A. Long Term Athlete Development i. Long Term Athlete Development plan (LTAD) B. Athlete Development Pathway i. Men s Artistic Gymnastics ii. Women s Artistic Gymnastics iii. Rhythmic Gymnastics C. Age Boundaries ( In Age and Out of Age) D. Progression E. Grading i. Age Categories: In Age and Out of Age ii. Moving between levels i. Importance of Grading ii. Specific Regulations: Artistic Gymnastics Grading iii. Specific Regulations: Rhythmic Gymnastics Grading
A. Long Term Athlete Development Competitive Gymnastics 0 4 years 5 + 7 years 8-10 years 10-12 years 13-15 years 16+ All Ages All Ages Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 8: Foundations in gymnastics Learning to Train Train to Train Train to compete Gymnastics for All STEP Step 1: Fundamentals Objective Program mes Available Qualificati ons/accre ditations Training Hours Awards, Events and Competiti ons Fundamental Movement -Overall motor skills (Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed) -Game based Pre-School Gymnastics Kindergym Programmes SG Kindergym 1 to 8 hours 30 60 minute sessions Pre-School Award Scheme Displays/Perf ormances No competitions necessary Sampling years Development of basic identities, motivations, values and beliefs about sport and self. Focus on play and teaching through games Support from coaches/parents (for enjoyment& continuous participation) Recreational classes General Gymnastics(Clubs), Educational Gymnastics (Schools) GG NCAP Level 1/ Ed Gym Workshop National 1 Judge 8 hours(60-90min sessions) Kinder/ Level 1 Singapore Open National Championships Specialization years Specific skill development through structured practice. Parents (Moral &Financial support). Specialized coaching (personal & physical resources). Development squad training (Clubs/ NSA) MAG/ WAG/ RG NCAP Level 1 WAG/MAG Nat1 Judge RG Nat 1/2 Judge ~ 12<20 Hours Level 2/ Stage2 Singapore Open National Championships Investment years -Physical, perceptual, social and psychological systems at differentiated levels of development -Greatest amount of practice time Development squad training (Clubs/ NSA) MAG/ WAG/ RG NCAP Level 2 WAG/MAG Nat 2 Judge RG Nat 1/2 Judge ~ 20<28 Hours Level 3,4&5/ Stage 3,4 Singapore Open National Championships Investment years -Physical, perceptual, social and psychological systems at differentiated levels of development -Greatest amount of practice time Development squad training (Clubs/ NSA) MAG/ WAG/ RG NCAP Level 2 WAG/MAG Nat 3 Judge RG FIG Brevet ~ 24<30 Hours Sin Jnr/ Int Jnr Singapore Open National Championships Step 6: Train to Win International excellence + Podium Performance Maintenance years -Matured in development -High level of performance -Refining& Polishing acquired skills/ routines/ combinations High Performance training (Clubs/ NSA) MAG/ WAG/ RG NCAP Level 3 FIG Brevet ~ 28<36 Hours Int Jnr/ Snr SEA Games Commonwealth Games Asian Games Olympic Games Participation -Performance based -Fun Fitness and Friendship -Providing a platform for orderly development whereby developmental age does not necessarily match the chronological age General Recreational Gymnastics Adult Gymnastics Performance Groups GG NCAP Level 1/ Ed Gym Workshop Up to 12 hours GymFest Asian Gymnaestrada World Gymnaestrada Step 9: Retirement and Retainment Athlete retention Through coaching/ administration/ judging/ subcommittees/ volunteering Volunteer Programme Judging Courses NCAP Courses Sub-committees SG Events NCAP Courses SG Judging Courses SG Sub- Committees File path: C:\Users\Ellie\Dropbox\SG Shared\Policies\General Competition Policies_UpdateELLIE\National Program Policy\National Program Policy_Jan13.docx Copyright Singapore Gymnastics
B. Athlete Development Pathway File path: C:\Users\Ellie\Dropbox\SG Shared\Policies\General Competition Policies_UpdateELLIE\National Program Policy\National Program Policy_Jan13.docx Copyright Singapore Gymnastics
C. Age Boundaries Highlighted areas indicate updates from 2012. Age Boundaries Table 2: To take effect in all SG competitions from National Championships 2013 WAG MAG RG In-Age Out-of- Age In-Age Out-of- Age In-Age Out-of- Age Kinder 6 & Under (born 2007 & after) Level 1 7 & Under (born 2006 & after) Level 2 8 & Under (born 2005 & after) Level 3 10 & Under (born 2003 & after) Level 4 12 & Under (born 2001 & after) Outside of Age Limits of In-Age Kinder 7 & Under (born 2006 & after) Level 1 8 & Under (born 2005 & after) Level 2 11 & Under (born 2002 & after) Level 3 13 & Under (born 2000 & after) Outside of Age Limits of In- Age Kinder 7 & Under (born 2006 & after) Level 1 8 & Under (born 2005 & after) Level 2 10 & Under (born 2003 & after) Level 3 12 & Under (born 2001 & after) Level 4 14 & Under (born 1999 & after) Outside of Age Limits of In-Age Level 5 Open Age Level 5 Open Age Stage 1 8 & Under (born 2005 & after) Stage 2 8 & Under (born 2004 & after) Stage 3 10 & Under (born 2003 & after) Stage 4 12 & Under (born 2001 & after) 9 & 10 years (2004 & 2003) 11 & 12 & 13 years (2002 & 2001 & 2000) 13 & 14 & 15 years (2000 & 1999 & 1998) Stage 3 11 & Under (born 2002 & after) Stage 4 13 & Under (born 2000 & after) Outside of Age Limits of In-Age Stage 2 10 & Under (born 2003 & after) Stage 3 12 & Under (born 2001 & after) Stage 4 14 & Under (born 1999 & after) Outside of Age Limits of In-Age Sin Jnr 14 & Under (born 1999 & after) 15 years (1998) Int l Jnr 13 to 15 years (born 1998-2000) Int l Jnr 14 to 17 years (born between 1996 and 1999) Int l Jnr 13 to 15 years (born 1998-2000) Int l Snr 16 & Above (born 1997 & before) Int l Snr 18 & Above (born 1995 & before) Int l Snr 16 & Above (born 1997 & before)
D. Progression i. Age Categories: In Age and Out of Age The boundaries to be in age for a particular level provide a guideline for the gymnast to develop on the correct pathway to reach International Standard by the age of 16. Should gymnasts not be able to reach the required standard of the next level, the gymnast can choose to remain in the same level and compete in the out of age category. Out of Age are still awarded in the same way, but in a separate category in-age compete against only those within their age category and likewise, out of age only compete against those older than the In-Age age of the category. ii. Moving between levels Gymnasts should progress to a higher level according to their age and ability. Gymnasts cannot move back to a lower level after having competed at a higher level. Gymnasts can swap across from levels to stages and vice versa.
E. Grading i) Importance of Grading Grading provides a platform for gymnasts to perform in a competition environment without the competition pressure. At the same time the gymnast can drill skills and practice routines with the purpose of passing a grade, should they achieve a certain score which qualifies them to pass the grade; the gymnast will receive a certificate and badge to show their achievement. Grading is a good way to monitor progress. All gymnasts competing in levels and stages will also be graded concurrently. Gymnasts must participate in all events in order to be eligible for grading. Gymnasts will only pass a grade if a pass is achieved in all events. There are no age boundaries for grading. All gymnasts are eligible to be graded in any Level or Stage that have grading benchmarks set Pass Score Boundaries for Grading: Min. IAA** Min. IEF*** 1 Wag Kinder 27.00 6.00 2 Wag Level 1 28.00 6.00 3 Wag Level 2 28.00 6.00 4 Wag Level 3 25.00 6.00 5 Wag Level 4 26.00 6.00 6 Wag Stage 2 28.00 6.00 7 Wag Stage 3 27.00 6.00 8 Wag Stage 4 27.00 6.00 Min. IAA** Min. IEF*** 7 Mag Kinder 30.00 6.00 8 Mag Level 1 40.00 7.00 9 Mag Level 2 40.00 7.00 10 Mag Level 3 50.00 7.00 Min. IAA** Min. IEF*** 11 Rg Kinder n.a. 6.00 12 Rg Level 1 n.a. 6.00 13 Rg Level 2 n.a. 5.00 14 Rg Level 3 n.a. 5.50 15 Rg Level 4 n.a. 5.50 16 Rg Level 5 n.a. 5.50 17 Rg Stage 1 30.00 5.00 18 Rg Stage 2 30.00 5.00 19 Rg Stage 3 33.00 5.50 20 Rg Stage 4 33.00 5.50 ** Individual All-Around *** Individual Event Final
ii) Specific Regulations: Artistic Gymnastics Grading 1. Gymnasts can only be graded with the results of 1 competition and not combined results. 2. Gymnasts must participate in all events in order to be eligible for grading. 3. All AG Grading for National Levels and Stages will be distributed during the competition itself. iii) Specific Regulations: Rhythmic Gymnastics Grading 1. Levels Grading: No IAA benchmark. Gymnasts must pass minimum bench mark per apparatus across 2 competitions. For example, For Level 2 if they pass Freehand at National Championships, and did not meet the benchmark for the other 2 apparatus, they may participate in those 2 events at SG Open a combined pass of all apparatus benchmarks within the same calendar year will allow the gymnast to pass the relevant grading. 2. Stages Grading: If gymnasts do not meet the IAF benchmark for 1 or more apparatus but do meet the IAA benchmark they may try again at Singapore Open to obtain the IAF benchmark for the failed apparatus in order to pass the grading for that stage. The combined passes must be obtained within the same calendar year. 3. All RG Grading for National Levels and Stages will be distributed at the end of the calendar year and no longer during the competition.
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