Level 9 Beam – Routine Construction
JO Optional Code of Points 2018-2022 The new JO Optional Code for 2018 thru 2022 is in effect for the upcoming season. For level 9 beam the changes mostly include…
New .1 Additional Bonus (The 10.1 Start Value)
In the new JO Optional Code of Points they have now added a .1 additional bonus on each apparatus for completing successfully what they deem to be an above and…
The New Code is in play! – Let’s Dig In
So the new JO Optional Code went into effect August 1st for the upcoming season. This version of the code will remain in effect until 2022. There will inevitably be…
JO Level 10 Floor Routine Construction
The Level 10 floor routine comprises some of the most difficult tumbling and impressive dance and expression you will find in JO gymnastics. Many of these gymnasts are on their…
JO Level 9 Floor – Routine Construction
UPDATE: The content of this article has been updated and republished to reflect the rules of the new JO Optional Code for 2018-2022. Updates are made to the code all…
Compositional Deductions – Floor
At level 8 and above, the way a routine is constructed can incur compositional deductions. We have previously discussed compositional deductions for uneven bars. Today let's take a look at…
Compositional Deductions – Bars
At level 8 and above, the way the routine is composed is judged and compositional deductions may apply. Today we will look at uneven bars and what the judges are…
JO Level 9 Bars – Routine Construction
Level 9 bars can be a big sticking point for many gymnasts. The jump from a level 8 bar routine to a level 9 bar routine is profound. This is…