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Rules and Regulations
All ANAC Competitions follow the FIG Code of Points 2009-2012
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INDIVIDUAL: One (1) Man or One (1) Woman
MIXED PAIR: One (1) Man and One (1) Woman
TRIOS: Three (3) persons, any combination of men and women
GROUPS: Six (6) persons, any combination of men and women
(Certain divisions may not be offered in every country - check with your national federation)
YOUTH: Please refer to FIG Code of Points. Please click on the link to download the Code
SENIORS: Please refer to FIG Code of Points. Please click on the link to download the Code
CLASS II and MASTERS: Please read below and refer to FIG Code of Points for further reference. Please click on the link to download the Code
Rules for ANAC Class II and Master Divisions
Class II and Master Divisions will utilize the FIG Code of Points with the following modifications –
Total Elements: The total number of elements permitted in a routine is 10 plus two ANAC compulsory elements consisting of Jumping Jack Phrase and High Leg Kicks – for example: 10 elements plus two compulsories = 12
Elements Allowed: The elements performed must be within the difficulty level ranked A-E and a value from .1 to .5
A maximum of 1 element may be performed at level F and a value of .6
Deductions – added to the list of deductions are the following:
More than 1 element of .6 = -1.0 per element
More than 10 elements = -1.0 per element
Missed ANAC Compulsory = -1.0 deduction
ANAC Compulsories Defined:
1. The thirty-two (32) count pattern must be initiated with four (4) consecutive Jumping Jacks.
a. The Jumping Jack start and finish position must be basic, standing anatomical position. There are no restrictions or requirements for arm choreography.
b. Directional change (any direction) and/or traveling (in any direction), during the repetitions of the four (4) Jumping Jacks is permitted.
c. Minimum competency level: The action requires a minimum of thirty (30) degrees hip abduction (15 degrees at each hip).
2. Immediately after the four (4) Jumping Jacks have been completed, any combination of standing, rebound sportaerobics movements and patterns must be choreographed for the remaining twenty-four (24) counts, yielding a total of thirty two (32) counts.
3. The following must not be performed during the Jumping Jack Phrase:
a. Elements from the Element Pool list.
b. High Leg Kicks Compulsory
c. Seated/floor exercises, or non-standing moves (kneeling for example)
4. The difficulty evaluation is based on the performance of the four (4) consecutive jumping jacks. Creative use of arm patterns and movements is recommended.
a. 0.1 (A) – Stationary
b. 0.2 (B) – Stationary with any change to “facing” orientation
c. 0.3 (C) – Travel to side, back, or front – all four (4) must travel
d. 0.4 (D) – Traveling with any change to “facing” orientation – all four (4) must travel
: Four (4) consecutive repetitions
1. Start and finish position is standing, with part of both beet in contact with the floor.
2. All four (4) kicks must be in the sagittal plan (forward from the body).
3. Minimum competency level. The path of the heel must reach waist level on each of the four (4) kicks.
4. The four (4) kicks must alternate consecutively from right leg to left, or left leg to right. R, L, R, L or L, R, L R, without interruption or movements in between.
5. Traveling: The high leg kicks may travel (Stationary is not required)
a. Traveling is only permitted forward or backward on a straight line. Diagonal travel is not permitted.
6. Stage Position, Orientation:
a. All four (4) high leg kicks must be performed side-on to the judges.
7. The difficulty evaluation is based on the height (flexibility) obtained by the path of the heel during each kick. Difficulty value will be assigned according to lowest level kick performed. Creative use of arm patterns and movements is recommended.
a. 0.1 (A) – Waist height to above waist level.
b. 0.2 (B) – Shoulder height.
c. 0.3 (C) – Head height to above head height.
d. 0.4 (D) – Vertical.
ANAC AERODANCE COMPETITION
RULES 2012
Divisions (by ages)
Junior 7 to 12 years.
Varsity 13 to 17 years
Senior 18 years and above.
A competitor whose age falls between two age divisions in the competition year (ending December 31) may compete in either age division within that year, according to his/her valid legal I.D. Competitors of ages 12 will compete in either the Junior or Varsity Divisions. Competitors of age 17 will compete in either the Varsity or Senior Divisions. Examples: a 12-year-old turning 13 within the competition year (by 12/31) may compete in the Junior or Varsity Division. Likewise a 17-year-old turning 18 within the competition year (by 12/31) can compete as a Varsity or Senior.
It is allowed to have one competitor on a team from another age division (but not more than one).
Number of competitors
The number of competitors on each group will be:
Minimum 5 competitors
Maximum 10 competitors
Competition area
10 x 10 meters
Length of the routine
Junior 1’ 30” ± 5”
Varsity 1’ 45” ± 5”
Adults 1’ 45” ± 5”
Music
One or more pieces may be mixed. Original music and sound effects are allowed
Technically the music must be clean and without any abrupt cuts, giving a sense of one music piece. It should flow, with a precise start and precise ending. If included, sound effects should be well integrated into the recording respecting the musical phrases and structure and giving the feeling of unity. The recording and mixing of music must be of professional quality, well integrated and with high standards of sound reproduction
Attire
The competitor’s attire must demonstrate proper athletic appearance.
1. Leotard, unitard, two-piece leotard, pants, long leggings, shorts and close fitting tops are allowed. The attire of team members can be different but should be coordinated.
2. The competitors must wear supportive aerobic or sports shoes.
3. Hair must be secured close to the head.
4. The undergarments must not be seen.
5. Large (loose) clothes, additional items/props (tubes, sticks, balls, etc) and accessories (belts, braces, bands, etc.) are not allowed.
6. Attire depicting war, violence or religious themes is forbidden.
Scoring System
Lifts 1 lift must be included (Propelling in the lift is prohibited)
32-counts aerobic block One 32-counts aerobic block must be included in the routine.
The jury will score three main components of the routine
Artistic Component (5 points max.)
• Dynamism & Fluency 1 pt
• Complexity & Creativity 1 pt
• Use of Space 1 pt
• Musicality 1 pt
• Presentation 1 pt
Execution Component (3 points max.)
• Technical skill 2 pts
• Synchronization 1 pt
Difficulty Component (2 points max.)
• 1 element of the Aerobic Gymnastics Code of Points must be included from each one of the COP Groups. The elements must have a difficulty value between 0.1 and 0.3 (Junior), 0.1 and 0.4 (Varsity) and 0.1 and 0.5 (Senior).
• Elements with a difficulty value of 0.6 for senior division will be allowed but they will only receive a maximum score of 0.5 if performed with the minimum difficulty requirements.
ARTISTIC COMPONENT (5 PTS MAX.)
• Dynamism & Fluency 1 pt
Evaluates the dynamism and fluency of the whole routine and the fluid transition between different aerobic movements, as well as between the aerobic movements and the aerobic gymnastics elements. The routine must be constructed with continuous movement patterns
• Complexity and creativity 1 pt
Evaluates the complexity and creativity level of the sequences of aerobic movement patterns and the Difficulty elements.
The judges evaluate the sequences of aerobic movement patterns for variations of steps with arm movements, the use of basic steps to produce complex combinations with a high level of body coordination within the continuous movement patterns.
• Use of the competition space 1 pt
Evaluates the effective use of the competition space (floor-work, standing, airborne, whole horizontal area) and the placement of all these movements throughout the routine
• Musicality 1 pt
The judges evaluate the overall presentation created by the competitors throughout their routine and the use of music.
The construction of music adapted for the routine should reflect and demonstrate the main characteristics of aerobics. The routine’s choreography should reflect the idea/theme of the music. All movements must fit perfectly with the chosen music and stay in time with beats / phrases (TIMING).
The team should choreograph the routine to the specific piece/pieces of music used and for the specific competitors comprising the team.
• Presentation 1 pt
The judges evaluate the competitor’s athleticism showcasing clean and sharp movement and dynamic physical energy. Competitors must demonstrate good showmanship by reaching out to the audience with physicality, charisma, personality, magnetism, presence, and body language in a natural way. Competitors must do more than smile but engage their audience through body language, energy and showmanship. Competitors must perform with confidence and with genuine and natural facial expressions (no artificial or exaggerated facial expressions). No verbalizations, shouting or singing is permitted.
EXECUTION COMPONENT (3 PTS MAX)
• Technical Skill 2 pts
The judges evaluate the ability to demonstrate movements with maximum precision. An excellent routine demonstrates perfect posture and alignment, active and passive flexibility, strength, power and muscular endurance.
The judges evaluate the ability to maintain correct posture and body alignment – natural spine alignments - (on the floor, on the surface and in the air or when landing) while performing the difficulty elements as well as the complex aerobic steps and aerobic movement patterns and transitions.
Also evaluated are the position and stabilization of the torso, lower back, pelvis and contraction of the abdominal muscles, the position of the upper body, carriage of the neck, shoulders and head relative to the spine, the positioning of the feet relative to the ankles, knees and hip joint and the correct alignment of all joints.
Each movement must have a clear start and finish position and each phase of the movement has to demonstrate perfect control. Proper balance must be shown in difficulty elements, transitions, take-off, landings and aerobic movement patterns.
The competitors must demonstrate strength, explosive power and sustained intensity throughout the routine and maintain the same amplitude - the use of explosive power in jumps, leaps and plyometric difficulty elements
• Synchronization 1 pt
The judges evaluate the ability of the team to execute all movements as a unit.
DIFFICULTY COMPONENT (2 PTS MAX)
• The routine must include a minimum of one element with value between 0.1 and 0.3 (Junior), 0.1 and 0.4 (Varsity) and 0.1 and 0.5 (Senior) from each of the following groups of the FIG element pool:
GROUP A - Dynamic strength
GROUP B - Static strength
GROUP C - Jumps and Leaps
GROUP D - Balance and Flexibility
• All members of the team must perform the same elements at the same time in synchronization.
Deductions (0.5 each deduction)
a. More than 4 elements: each time
b. More than 0.3 (Junior), 0.4 (Varsity) and 0.6 (Senior) value elements performed: each time
c. More than 1 lift: each time
d. Prohibited lift (propelling): each time
a. Not having at least 1 lift
Please call (323) 850-3777, fax (323) 850-7795 or email us at info@sportaerobics-nac.com for any further information or clarification of these rules.
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