This session is designed to help the Women’s Program community understand all the rule changes that were approved at the 2026 annual committee meetings. You’ll hear directly from members of the Administrative, Technical, and Development Program committees as they walk through the key updates — including changes to the Rules and Policies, the Development Program Code of Points, the Compulsory Book, and the Operating Code. These updates will take effect for the upcoming 2026-2027 competition season, so this is a great chance to get clear on what’s new.
This is a great lecture for both judges and coaches. We will show examples of what some common deductions (such as foot work, body posture) are in the Level 2-5 beam routines and what may be causing the athlete to have those deductions. Then we will show drills that will help the athlete develop the strength, flexibility, and body awareness to complete the skills without these deductions. We will also explain the philosophy of why these skills were choosen by the Development Committee and how they help provide the necessary basics which are the building blocks for more advanced skills. Even though this lecture will focus on the compulsory routines, the drills are also relevant to the Xcel program.
This is a great lecture for both judges and coaches. We will show examples of what some common deductions (lack of acceleration, head/arm position) are in the Level 2-5 and Xcel tumbling and what may be causing the athlete to have those deductions. Then we will show drills that will help the athlete develop the strength, flexibility, and body awareness to complete the skills without these deductions. We will also explain the philosophy of why these skills were choosen by the Development Committee and how they help provide the necessary basics which are the building blocks for more advanced skills. Even though this lecture will focus on the compulsory tumbling, the drills are also relevant to the Xcel program.
What is the key to helping each gymnast reach her potential? Where do you start? How do you break things down into manageable parts to help keep students from being discouraged? What should the balance be between skills, conditioning and play when kids are younger? In this lecture I will discuss these things and also hit on some key skills on each event that are important to help develop successful gymnasts. This lecture is applicable to all teachers and coaches from pre-school through competitive (Dev and Xcel).