Rule 1: Clarifies that pivoting on both feet breaks a directly connected series, affecting connection credit.
Rationale: Emphasizes that pivoting on both feet will break a series of two directly connected elements.
2-2-1b(9): Expands examples of equipment failure (uneven bars and balance beam) to ensure consistent application when a second trial is permitted.
Rationale: Clarifies equipment failure on uneven bars and balance beam.
3-1-2e: Updates language allowing use of a softer foam skill cushion during both warm-ups and competition for risk minimization.
Rationale: Clarifies the language for the use of a softer foam skill cushion during warm-ups and competition.
3-3-1-4: Refines uniform regulations for clarity and consistency.
Rationale: Clarifies uniform regulations.
6-3-1h NEW: Adds new requirement that the vault take-off must be from two feet to promote proper take-off from the board and for risk minimization.
Rationale: Specifies a vault is required to take-off from two feet for risk minimization.
7-1-2a: Specifies the required padded length for the working and dismount areas on the uneven bars.
Rationale: Specifies the length of the working and dismount area of the uneven bars that needs to be padded for risk minimization.
7-2-4b: Clarifies that a clear hip circle, stalder circle, or pike sole circle may finish in either a clear support or handstand position.
Rationale: Clarifies that a clear hip circle, stalder circle or pike sole circle can end in either a clear support or handstand.
7-3-6: Removes an unnecessary deduction, simplifying scoring.
Rationale: Eliminates an unnecessary deduction in scoring.
8-1-2g: Requires the dismount landing area on beam to be padded to minimize risk.
Rationale: Ensures that all areas of the dismount landing area are padded for risk minimization.
9-1-2e: Reinforces that adding mats during a routine is not permitted.
Rationale: Specifies that adding mats during the routine is not allowed.
9-2-3(a2c): Defines regulations for a two-element acro pass.
Rationale: Specifies the regulations for a two-element pass.
9-2-3(a2d): Defines regulations for a single acro element pass.
Rationale: Specifies the regulations for a single acro element pass.
9-3-3(3): Clarifies the deduction for lack of acro passes in two different directions.
Rationale: Clarifies the deduction for lack of a pass in two different directions.
9-3-5 NOTE 3: Clarifies that a single element in a series may be counted twice for back-to-back superior credit, whether connected directly or indirectly.
Rationale: Clarifies a single element in a series may be counted twice to receive backto- back superior credit whether the connection is direct or indirect.
9-3-5 NOTE (4a): Removes redundant language.
Rationale: This statement is repeated under 9-3-5, Note 4b.
9-3-7p: Revises the music deduction to make it consistent with other event deductions.
Rationale: Clarifies that the music deduction is now consistent with other similar deductions.
2026-28 Editorial Changes
6-2-1-2, 7-2-1-3, 9-2-1-2
2026-28 Element Changes
Vault Box: 6.6.1, 6.6.3 Beam Box: 8.6.1
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