USA Gymnastics NorCal SAC

NGA Program Code of Points Information & Updates

1. We know everyone is excited about the upcoming season and the 2025 Technical Handbook, so please take note of the rule updates that were discussed and approved at Nationals. : 9N may use a skill to fulfill more than one (1) SR.
   

2. 7N FX SR 2 - ACRO SERIES – MIN two (2) acro flight/salto (A BWD or FWD Layout to two (2) feet).

3. 7N FX SR 4 - ACRO SERIES – MIN two (2) acro flight/salto (A MIN 'A' Salto - must be in a different direction from SR 2 layout)

4. Vault - Failure to land on bottom of feet first = 1.0 deduction (Same as NCAA).

5. Hand support elements on FX – Acro flight VPs with hand support may be used to receive VP and SR credit regardless of the number of times performed. Please note the acro pass or connection MUST be different.

6. Addition of B dance to 3N.

7. X Skills to be allowed for 1N-GN for ALL events.

8. Allow 14” (12” +/- 2”) supplemental matting to mount off of and dismount onto for LB routines ONLY.

9. UB mounting includes mount trainer, spotting block, or panel mat and may be placed on 14” matting for LB routines ONLY.

10. SN & 3N vault to include 1.5 deductions for hitting the mat stack before the landing mat.

11. Clerical - SR 2 must be separate from SR 4 & SR 1 must be separate from SR 3 is now noted for ALL FX levels.

12. Prone landings on FX will make the element different AND receive VP for the root skill.

Element Update:

1. B-502a BM p. 144 - Y Scale MUST be on releve.

2. B-503 BM p. 144 Diagram for the Clear Straddle Hold is incorrect and has been updated for the 2025 season. The athlete must execute and hold a clear straddle L or pike V for two (2) seconds to receive the B value part.

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