Rules and Regulations

All ANAC Competitions follow the FIG Code of Points

COMPETITION CATEGORIES
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

COMPETITION DIVISIONS
(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:
Jumping Jack Phrase
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

High Leg Kicks: 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.

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.