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Gymnastics

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SeasonFIG Technical Regulations 2025 + Code of Points 2025-2028 per-discipline books (MAG, WAG, RG, Trampoline, Acrobatic, Aerobic, Parkour; all at gymnastics.sport/publicdir/rules/files/)

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NCAA

Gymnastics

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Season2025-26 NCAA Gymnastics Rules Book (USA Gymnastics base with NCAA modifications, M's vs W's apparatus differ, NCAA Championships April)

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Section 2: Equipment

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FIG

All apparatus used in FIG-sanctioned competitions must be approved by the FIG and listed on the official FIG Approved Apparatus List. Manufacturers must obtain FIG certification prior to use at any FIG event.

NCAA

Apparatus per FIG specs (vault table, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise spring floor for W's; floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, high bar for M's); Personal equipment: leotard (W) / singlet+shorts (M); chalk; grips for bar events; springboard for vault; NCAA-approved compet...

Section 3: Playing Area

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FIG

Per FIG Technical Regulations, the following minimum ceiling heights are required above apparatus:

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Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations