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 VAULT
Height from the floor: 1.25 metres. The horse is situated width wise to
the approach run of 25 metres.
Each vault has a value according to its difficulty.
The vault should demonstrate great height and length
with exactness of turns before and after the salto, dynamic opening of the tuck or pike
position and finish in a controlled landing. In the 2001 code
only one vault will be performed in qualifying while two different vaults
are required in finals. In New Zealand levels
competitions the gymnast scores the higher of two vaults.
UNEVEN BARS
Height of the upper bar from the top of the mats: 2.25
metres. Height of the lower bar: 1.45 metre.
Swinging continuous movements are predominent on this
apparatus. The exercise should include movements in both directions, above and below the
bars. Elements with pirouettes and saltos with multiple grip changes and high flight
should be demonstrated for maximum scoring. Often a spectacular dismount ends the routine.
 BEAM
Height of the beam from the top of the mats: 1.05
metre. The beam is five metres long and only 10 cm wide.
A routine on the beam should be an artistic combination of
a variety of acrobatic elements, gymnastic leaps, jumps, turns, step and running
combinations, waves and balance elements in stand, sit and lying positions. The gymnast
should use the entire length of the beam, demonstrating elegance, flexibility, rhythm,
tempo, balance, confidence and self control. Dismount series of acrobatic elements can be
very spectacular. Maximum time on beam is 90 secs.
 FLOOR
The floor measures 12 x 12 metres, with an additional
safety border of 1 metre. The performance area must have a surface elasticity, to allow
for power during take-off and softness during landings. The cover material must not cause
skin burns.
The floor exercise, accompanied by music to enhance the
performance, should combine dance movements and sequences with a variety of tumbling and
acrobatics. The whole floor area should be used with the exercise being varied in mood,
tempo and direction. Individuality, originality, maturity, mastery and artistry of
presentation are key ingredients for a high score.
(N.B. The height of the apparatus will be measured from
the upper surface of the basic mats.) New Zealand Squad
Members 2010
High Performance
Briana Mitchell
Intermediate Talent Identification Squad
Brittany Robertson
Junior Talent Identification Squad
Lucy Chambers
Hannah Lunday
Olivia McTaggart New Zealand Squad Members 2009
High Performance
Briana Mitchell Talent Identification Squad
Brittany Robertson
Tessa Mullins
Amy Burrows
Serene Boon |
