KU-RING-GAI TRAMPOLINE CLUB
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS TRAMPOLINE CLUB
TRAMPOLINE COMPETITIONS
We normally enter Regional, Metro and State Levels 1-7 competitions every year, COVID permitting.
Trampoline competitions in Australia are of two types:
- Levels 1-10 based on the Proficiency Award Scheme. Beginners start here
- These are the standard quarterly competitions we enter.
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- There are 10 levels and Proficiency badges awarded for each one. Level I is for beginners and level 10 for national class.
- Competitions normally take place for levels 1-6, minimum age 6 years in the calendar year of competition. We usually start our pupils on these Levels competitions. Once a year there are also State and National Levels 1-10 championships.
- Competitors usually graduate to Age/Elite competitions once they get to level 5, as these are the National Championships Qualifying Competitions
- Age/Elite - these are for our advanced performers
- These are by invitation for elite pupils level 5 and above
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- Under 13 - level 5 - 9-12 years
- Under 17 - level 6 - 9-16 years
- Level 7 - 9 years +
Gymnasts compete in their age groups according to the age they turn in the calendar year of competition
Gymnasts must turn 6 years of age in the year of competition to be eligible for entry into events.
Gymnasts competing for the first time must have forwarded proof of age to their club with their original registration prior to entering competitions.
Gymnasts cannot compete a level lower than the level they have already competed in, however they can voluntarily upgrade to one level above the National Levels badge they hold for a discipline. Once they upgrade they cannot return to the previous level.
Gymnasts achieving national qualifying scores will be eligible for inclusion in the NSW State Squad. All will be required to attend State Squad Training to be considered for selection in the State Team.
There are Inter-club, state and national and international competitions. We enter interclub and national championships qualifiers and aim to have performers in the NSW state team for the Australian National Championships.
World championships are held every year, Olympics every four years and there are also Trans-Tasman, Indo-Pacific, Pacific Rim, World Cup and World Age Games international events for Australian trampolinists to aspire to.
Competitive trampolining consist of two 10 skill routines in the preliminary competition and a further 10 skill routine if finals are held. The two preliminary routines are usually known as the compulsory or "set" routine (with all or some skills specified), and the voluntary routine (with all skills at the option of the competitor but with no repeats).
Each routine must contain combinations of 10 contacts with the trampoline bed combining varying rotations, twists and shapes with take-off and landing in either of tucked, piked, or straight body positions. Piked straddle and pucked positions are allowable in some circumstances.
Competitive DMT consists of two 2 skill passes in the preliminary competition and a further 2 skill passes if finals are held. The first skill is a mount or spotter skill, and the second skill is the dismount skill.
Routines and passes start and finish on the feet.
In trampoline routines competitors are permitted one out bounce - a straight jump at the end of a routine. In trampoline and DMT they have to hold still for a count of 3 seconds at the end of the routine or pass.
Single Mini-tramp takes place at Levels 1 & 2. Level 1 covers tuck, pike and straddle jumps, and Level 2 half twist pus another 2 skills of choice.
DMT starts at Level 3 with one somersault and then two somersaults in Level 4.
Rotation is performed about the body's longitudinal and lateral axes, producing twists and somersaults respectively. Twists are done in multiples of a half, and somersaults in multiples of a quarter.
Routines and passes are judged out of 10 on execution (form height and control), with a degree of difficulty bonus (twists, somersaults and body positions), and a horizontal displacement score (gain/cast/travel).
Time of flight bonus is added for international trampoline competitions, and off target landing penalties can be deducted for DMT competitions.
In Synchro, two trampolinists perform exactly the same routine of ten skills at the same time on two adjacent trampolines. Each athlete is scored for form in the same manner as for individual competitions. Additional judges score the synchro pair for synchronization.
UNIFORMS
There are compulsory clothing requirements for both training sessions/classes and competitions.
Uniform – Training:
- (Club) T shirt & white or navy sports shorts or track pants/tights
- White socks
- No jewellery or body piercings
Uniform for Competitions:
- Girls - Club Leotard & white socks. Hair tied back
- Boys Club leotard + club shorts (boys DMT and TR) or
- Boys - Club leotard + gymnastic trousers (boys TR)
- All - White socks, Club T shirt for Warm up, Club Track Suit optional
- Leotard costs depend on size and level. Please contact the coaches.
- Second hand clothing is often available
- Hairbands
- No jewellery or body piercings
