Miss Alpha Factor - Competition Information 2015

Miss Alpha Factor - Competition Information 2015
Venues & Dates
There is no regional restriction for either competition thus, clubs may enter either “Angel of the North”, “Jewel of the
South” or, both events. Please note that there are separate entry forms for each competition.
Miss Alpha Factor – “Angel of the North”
28th February – 1st March 2015
City of Newcastle Gymnastics Academy (Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence)
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NU
Miss Alpha Factor – “Jewel of the South”
6th-8th March 2015
Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club (aka Gymnastics in Ipswich)
7 Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP
Entry Closing Date:
Friday 6th February 2015
Competition Organiser:
Sarah Calvert / Email: alphafactorentries@gmail.com Tel: 07732 071859
Our website is constantly updated with information www.alphafactorcompetitions.com
Competition Entry
ENTRY FEE: £30 per Gymnast; fee includes Event T-shirt & a £5.00 Alpha Factor leotard voucher that can be used
at the competition throughout the weekend to purchase leotards.
• All competing gymnasts MUST be current Associate Members of British Gymnastics.
• All Coaches accompanying gymnasts MUST be current and Full Members of British Gymnastics as well qualified
to the level of the participants’ performance.
Judges
Clubs entering Miss Alpha Factor North or South are required to nominate and supply the number of judges as per
below for each competition entered:
1 Competitor
No Judge Required
2-8 Competitors
1 Judge that can judge a whole day
9-14 Competitors 1 Judge that can judge x 2 whole days or, x 2 Judges that can judge x 1 whole day each
15+Competitors
1 Judge that can judge x 3 whole days (South) or, x 2-3 Judges that can judge x 1 whole day
each; totaling x 3 days
Clubs are required to pay a fee @ £50.00 for each judge they are unable to provide or, if any of their
nominated judge(s) fails to show at the event. Please ensure all judges nominated hold a current judging award at
the level of the gymnasts entered. All judges will be fed & watered J!
Competition Sections
Level
Compulsory Grade 5
Compulsory Grade 4
Compulsory Grade 3
Compulsory Grade 2
Compulsory Grade 1
County / Regional Grade 6
(Awards for both Age Groups)
County / Regional Grade 5
(Awards for both Age Groups)
County / Regional Grade 4
(Awards for both Age Groups)
County / Regional Grade 3
County / Regional Grade 2
County / Regional Grade 1
National Grade 4
National Grade 3
National Grade 2
National Grade 1
FIG Espoirs NORTH only
FIG Junior NORTH only
FIG Senior NORTH only
FIG Team Competition SOUTH only
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Age & Year of Birth
8 years (2007)
9 years (2006)
10 years (2005)
11 years (2004)
12+ years (2003 & older)
8 & 9 years (2007 & 2006)
10+ years (2005 & older)
9 & 10 years (2006 & 2005)
11+ years (2004 & older)
10 & 11 years (2005 & 2004)
12+ years (2003 & older)
11+ years (2004 & older)
12+ years (2003 & older)
13+ years (2002 & older)
10+ years (2005 & older)
11+ years (2004 & older)
12+ years (2003 & older)
13+ years (2002 & older)
12/13 years (2003 & 2002)
14/15 years (2001 & 2000)
16+ years (1999 & older)
12+ years (2003 & older)
Criteria
As per East Regional rules x 5 apparatus
As per National rules x 5 apparatus
As per National rules x 5 apparatus
As per National rules x 5 apparatus
FIG & any National rules x 4 apparatus
FIG rules x 4 apparatus & Jokers
Ages are by year of birth as per the above criteria. 2008 & younger DOB are not permitted to enter
This is not an official grading event and the final results cannot be used as such
Overall Team Trophy Entry
Any club which, has at least one gymnast competing in each of the following competitions will be automatically
entered into the 2015 Team Trophy competition:
1. County/Regional grade 6 or 5
2. County/Regional grade 4 or 3 or 2 or 1
3. National Grade 4 or 3 or 2 or 1
4. Compulsory level 5 or 4 or 3 or 2 or 1
The highest scoring gymnast on each piece (inclusive of range) within the categories set out above will have their
score count towards the Team Trophy aggregate. Trophies will be awarded for both the North and South events.
How to Enter & Pay
Complete the separate and relevant entry form file(s) and email to alphafactorentries@gmail.com placing your Club
Name in the Subject Header. Please do not post your entry form. I will email confirmation that your Entry has been
received.
PAYMENT METHODS:
a) Post a cheque for total amount payable to “Sarah Calvert” to: Alpha Factor Entries, C/O 33 Westbury View,
Melksham, SN12 7JJ. Please write your Club name on the back of the cheque
b) Pay via Internet Banking by transferring the Total Amount due to Nationwide Building Society.
Sort Code
07-01-16
Account Number
Place your Club Name in the Payment Reference
08670593
FIG BARBIE TEAM CHALLENGE (Jewel of the South only)
This is a brand new, fun and exciting FIG team competition which, will be held on the evening of Friday 6th March
and, be followed by a cocktail party for coaches and judges at the Holiday Inn (details of the latter to follow). There
are only places for 6 teams in this Competition. Entries will be treated on a first come, first served basis and
will be confirmed on receipt of the entry fee.
TEAM CRITERIA
• Team Entry is open to gymnasts currently competing FIG with teams made up of gymnasts from one or more
clubs J!
• Teams to comprise of a minimum 3, maximum 4 gymnasts; the best 3 scoring gymnasts will count toward the
team total along PLUS Jokers (see below) J!
• Each team will nominate their own team name / theme. Team coaches are encouraged to dress-up in keeping
with the team’s theme J!
• Each team to prepare a 30s choreographed run-in for introduction to their own team music J!
JOKERS
“Jokers” will be played in the Barbie Team Challenge competition. Each team will nominate one gymnast from the
team on each apparatus. The score for that apparatus will be doubled toward the team score (but, of course, not the
gymnast’s AA Individual Total). Nominated Gymnasts must be different for each Apparatus so, choose
carefully….
Joker Forms for Teams are included with this pack. Please ensure to print-off, complete and present at
registration
TEAM ENTRY FEE:
£100 per Team. Entry fee includes Event T-shirt & a £5.00 Alpha Factor leotard voucher for each team member that
can be used at the competition throughout the weekend to purchase leotards. Team members are not required to
pay the individual entry fee. Where teams are made up from several clubs, entry should only be on one form (list
gymnasts and team name on page 3 of the Jewel of the South entry form).
Barbie Team Challenge Awards, Prizes & Presentations
• The Overall winning team will be awarded the Barbie Team Trophy, Gold Medals, 1st Place Sash and Tiaras
• The Overall 2nd placed team will be awarded Silver Medals and 2nd Place Sashes
• The Overall 3rd placed team will be awarded Bronze Medals and 3rd Place Sashes
• The Overall 4th-6th place teams will be awarded 4th / 5th / 6th Place Rosettes
• 4 x highly coveted Barbie Trophies will also be awarded for:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Highest Scoring Gymnast Overall (score not to include Joker)
Most Entertaining Team
Best Spectator Team Support
Best Dressed Coach
• There are also several Special Rosettes that will be awarded by the judges throughout the competition
Judges
Teams entering the Barbie Challenge must provide at least one judge minimum of Regional or above. Teams will be
invoiced / fined @ £50 if, they are either unable to provide a judge.
Awards, Prizes & Presentations
• The Overall winner, within each grade & age group will receive a Tiara, “Barbie” & a 1st Place Sash
• Overall 2nd and 3rd, within each grade & age group, will receive a 2nd / 3rd Place Sash
• Overall 4th to 6th, within each grade & age group, will receive a 4th / 5th / 6th Place Rosette
Apparatus Certificates will be presented by the judges at each piece based on the gymnast’s E-Panel deductions on
each apparatus based on the table below.
Please note that awards for Compulsory, County/Regional & National Grade gymnasts will be presented to those
gymnasts that have been credited with an attempt for all of the elements required on each apparatus. Awards for FIG
gymnasts will be presented to gymnasts that have performed a vault with a D-score of 4.00+, fulfilled 3 CRs on bars
(C+ dismount ok) and all 5 CRs on beam & floor.
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Club Grades 14 - 5
Vault
Bars
Beam
Floor
Range & Conditioning
Compulsory Grades 5 - 1
Vault
Bars
Beam
Floor
Range & Conditioning
FIG Espoir, Junior & Senior
Vault
Bars
Beam
Floor
Gold Award
0 - 0.79
0 - 1.49
0 - 1.39
0 - 1.39
0 - 1.49
Gold Award
0 - 0.69
0 - 1.29
0 - 1.29
0 - 1.29
0 - 1.29
Gold Award
0 - 0.69
0 - 1.49
0 - 1.29
0 - 1.29
Silver Award
0.80 - 1.09
1.50 - 1.89
1.40 - 1.79
1.40 - 1.79
1.50 - 1.89
Silver Award
0.70 - 0.99
1.30 - 1.69
1.30 - 1.69
1.30 - 1.69
1.30 - 1.69
Silver Award
0.7 - 0.99
1.5 - 1.79
1.3 - 1.69
1.3 - 1.69
Bronze Award
1.10 - 1.30
1.90 - 2.20
1.80 - 2.10
1.80 - 2.10
1.90 - 2.20
Bronze Award
1.00 - 1.20
1.70 - 2.00
1.70 - 2.00
1.70 - 2.00
1.70 - 2.00
Bronze Award
1.00 - 1.20
1.80 - 2.10
1.70 - 2.00
1.70 - 2.00
• There are also several Special spot prizes that will be awarded by the judges throughout the competition.
• Individual presentations for each grade / level will be held at the end of each competition. The Team Trophy will
be awarded at the end of the weekend.
Spectator Tickets
It is possible and, recommended to order tickets via the event website www.alphafactorcompetitions.com.
Purchasing tickets in advance is essential as space is limited and entry to the Competition cannot be
guaranteed by turning up on the day. Spectator charges are as follows:
Adults
Junior & Seniors
1 day
£10
1 day
£8
2 days
£18
2 days
£14
3 days
£24
3 days
£18
Barbie Challenge
£5
Barbie Challenge
£3
3 day event & Barbie Team Challenge tickets apply only to the Jewel of the South competition
A £1 surcharge will be applied to each ticket not purchased in advance.
• A Junior is considered a Child who is 5-16 years old. Under 5’s will be admitted free of charge
• Gymnast Passes are only valid for their day of competition
• Tickets are non-refundable but maybe exchanged for equal value or, upgraded
Please note it is not possible to order tickets via post or telephone.
Filming & Photography
Registration will be required for Spectators at this Competition and can be done via the Spectator Entrance.
However, please inform your parents that official photographic proof of identity will be required (i.e. passport or
drivers licence).
Order of Rotation
The draw will be included with your Competition Programme, which will be sent to you in advance. Where possible,
gymnasts from the same club will be grouped together.
Angel of the North (Newcastle): It is intended that the Compulsory Grades, FIG & County/Regional Grades 6-4 will
be held on Saturday with County/Regional Grades 3-1 and National Grades 4-1 on Sunday. Please use this as a
rough guide as the final Programme is dependent upon the number of entries received.
Jewel of the South (Ipswich): It is intended that the Compulsory Grades & FIG Team Event will be held on Friday,
County/Regional Grades 6-4 will be held on Saturday with County/Regional Grades 3-1 and National Grades 4-1 on
Sunday. Please use this as a rough guide as the final Programme is dependent upon the number of entries received.
Protests
To maintain a friendly atmosphere, no protests are permitted; any queries over scores should be directed to Sarah
Calvert or Andy Wood.
PLAY YOUR JOKER!
FIG BARBIE CHALLENGE
Each Barbie Challenge Team is required to nominate one gymnast on each
Apparatus. The score for that gymnast will then be doubled toward the final Team
Total (but, of course, not the nominated gymnast’s individual AA total!). Gymnasts
may only be used once so choose carefully…
Please complete and submit your form at Registration.
CLUB:
Vault
GYMNAST #:
GYMNAST NAME:
Bars
GYMNAST #:
GYMNAST NAME:
Beam
GYMNAST #:
GYMNAST NAME:
Floor
GYMNAST #:
GYMNAST NAME: