Competition Rules

INDOOR SOLO FREESTYLE

2022 Edition ​Effective 1st March

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This document, the Competition Rules for INDOOR SOLO FREESTYLE, 2022 Edition, takes effect on ​the 1st March 2022. The 2022 Edition differs from the 2021 Edition in those paragraphs with a vertical ​bar in the margin.

Chapter 1:

FAI Authority

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

Chapter 3:

Performer

Heading

Move

Anti-Chamber

Diffuser

Flight

Routine

Working Time

The Event

5.1 ​5.2 ​5.3 ​5.4 ​5.5

Performers ​Routines ​Number of Rounds ​Order of Routines ​Finals

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Chapter 6 :

Judging and scoring

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

General

Scoring Free Routines

Scoring Compulsory Routines

Score Calculation

Judging Rules

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Chapter 7 : Rules Specific to the Competition

7.1

7.2

Composition of Delegations

Competition Schedule

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Annexes

Addendum A – Freestyle Compulsory Sequences ​Addendum B – Basic Body Positions, Orientations, Rotations and Pathways ​Addendum C – Technical score ​Addendum D – Routine description

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1. FAI AUTHORITY

The competition will be conducted under the authority granted by the FAI, according to the regulations ​of the Sporting Code of the FAI, General Section, and Section 5 as approved by the ISC and ​validated by the FAI, and these rules. All participants accept these rules and the FAI regulations as ​binding by registering in the competition.

1.1

The competition will be conducted under the authority granted by the FAI, according to the ​regulations of the Sporting Code of the FAI, General Section, and Section 5 as approved ​by the ISC and validated by the FAI, and these rules. All participants accept these rules ​and the FAI regulations as binding by registering in the competition.

2. DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND PHRASES USED IN THESE RULES

2.1

A Solo Freestyle (ISF) competition entry consists of one (1) Performer.

2.2

Heading: the direction in which the front of the torso of the Performer faces.

2.3

Move: a change in body position, and/or a rotation around one or more of the three (3)

body axes,. See Addendum B.

2.4

2.5

2.6

Anti-Chamber: area used by Teams as a waiting area for entrance into the flight chamber.

This area is separated from public viewing areas and is the exclusive use for Teams on

call.

Diffuser: where the diameter of the flight chamber increases resulting in reduced pressure

(usually it's above the transparent viewing section).

Flight: a competitor's performance in the flight chamber.

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Routine: a sequence of moves performed during the working time.

2.6.1

2.6.2

2.8

Working Time: The period of time during which a Performer may perform a routine during

a Flight. Working time starts the instant the Performer begins flying, as determined by the

Judges.

● Compulsory Routine: Working Time is 45 seconds.

● Free Routine: Working Time is minimum 75 to a maximum of 90 seconds.

Each Performer must declare the length of his/her Free Routine before the competition

begins. Music duration must not be longer than 10 seconds over the routine's time

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3. THE EVENT

3.1

Discipline: the discipline comprises of Solo Freestyle (ISF) Open and Junior events. There ​is no gender separation.

3.1.1

Junior competitors, whose 15th birthday occurs before the official start of competition may,

if they choose, enter an open category event. Any competitor may only enter one category

(Open or Junior).

3.2

Objective of the Event: The objective for the Performer is to perform a sequence of moves

with the highest possible merit.

3.3 ​3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

World Champion: ​After all completed round(s), the World Champion in Solo Freestyle and in Junior Solo

Freestyle will be declared.

The (Junior) Solo Freestyle World Champion is the Performer with the highest total score

for all completed rounds. If two (2) or more Performers have equal scores, then if time

permits, the first three (3) places will be determined by a tie-break Free Round. If a tie still

exists, the following procedure will be applied:

i)

the best score, then the second best score, and then third best score, of any completed

free rounds.

ii) the best score, then the second best score, of any completed compulsory rounds.

Prizes and awards are awarded as follows:

● All Performers in the event will be awarded medals if placed First, Second or Third.

● The flags of the countries of the Performers in the event placed First, Second and Third

shall be flown and the national anthem of the country of the Performer placed First shall

be played.

4. GENERAL RULES

4.1

Performers’ equipment: Performers are responsible for outfitting themselves in their own ​suitable clothing and footwear, including flight suits, helmets, goggles, and ear plugs.

4.2

Wind Tunnel Equipage: ​“The minimum acceptable diameter for the flight chamber is 4,25 meters. The minimum ​height for the transparent wall is 3,7 meters.”

4.3 ​4.3.1

4.3.2

Video Recording. ​For the purpose of these rules, "video equipment" shall consist of the complete video ​system used to record the video evidence of the Performer's Flight, including the ​camera(s), recording media, cables and power source. The video equipment must be able ​to deliver a High Definition 1080 type digital signal with a minimum frame rate of 25 frames ​per second through a memory card (minimum class 10), approved by the Chief Judge.

The Organiser shall provide the video evidence required to show the Performer's Flight to ​third parties. A backup recording of all competition Flights will be made.

4.3.3

The Organiser is responsible for assuring the compatibility of the video equipment with the ​scoring system.

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4.3.4

4.3.5

4.3.6

4.3.7

4.4

4.4.1

4.4.2 ​4.4.3

4.4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8 ​4.8.1

The camera(s) must be fixed static to the mount and on the same side of the tunnel as the ​Judges' live viewing gallery location.

The flight chamber doorway that will be used for entry and exit shall be fully shown in the

video evidence. The position of the Judges with respect to the flight chamber doorway that

will be used for entry and exit will be published not less than 90 days before the start of

competition.

The speed setting will be indicated in the tunnel and shall be clearly visible to the

Performer prior to entering the flight chamber.

The Organiser must provide the Performers with a way of identification of the Performer to

be included in the video evidence.

Speed Setting and Training Flights:

Pre-competition training time: Each Performer, whose official registration reaches the

Organiser before its official deadline, will be given the option of 15 minutes of training time

between 08:00 and 24:00 within 48 hours of the official speed setting (as described in the

bulletin). The competitors must book this time with the organizer before the official

registration deadline. After the deadline, the Organizer may offer the remaining time to

anyone. Junior Performers have priority between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00.

Speed Setting: Three (3) minutes per Performer will be allocated for speed setting.

Speed Setting and Training Flights may only take place prior to the start of the

competition.

Before the start of the Speed Setting, The Performer has the option to explain the

delivered Free Routine

Freefall: Performers are not allowed touse any freefall simulator or wind tunnel, for Flights

other than competition Flights, after the commencement of the competition.

Order of Flights: The order of Flights for the first competition round of each event will be in

the reverse order of the placing in that event at the most recent ISC sanctioned World

Indoor Skydiving Championships or World Cup of Indoor Solo Freestyle. All Performers

not covered by this procedure will fly at the beginning of the round, with their order of

Flights determined by a draw. After round four (4), the final round will start. The final round

will be executed by updated reverse-order-of-flights which shall be implemented after

round four (4). The relevant order of Flights will be maintained throughout the competition,

except for any logistical changes deemed necessary by the Chief Judge and the Meet

Director.

Flight Chamber Entry: Only one (1) doorway leading into the flight chamber will be used for

entries and exits. The tunnel will be set to the correct speed decided by the Performer

during the Speed Setting time. When the tunnel is at the correct speed, a signal will be

given to the Performer.

Re-flights:

In case of an unforeseen change of environment during performance, a re-flight may be

granted.

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4.8.2

4.8.3 ​4.8.4

Contact or other means of interference between the Performer and/or the tunnel ​walls/cable floor shall not be grounds for a re-flight. ​Problems with a Performer’s equipment shall not be grounds for a re-flight. ​For safety reasons, if a Performer demonstrates inadequate flying skills and/or persistent ​unsafe flying requiring repeated intervention by a tunnel spotter, FAI Sporting Code, ​Section 5, Chapter 4.8 SAFETY will apply.

5. RULES SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT

5.1

Performers: A Performer may only represent one (1) NAC.

5.2

Routines. The discipline is comprised of Compulsory Routines and Free Routines.

5.2.1

Submission of Order of Compulsory Sequences and Free Routine video

5.2.1.1

Performers must deliver the order of the Compulsory Sequences (for both Compulsory

Rounds) to the Chief Judge before the beginning of the competition.

5.2.1.2

Executing Compulsory Sequences in different order than submitted, will lead to a score of

zero (0) for each Compulsory Sequence that is out of order.

5.2.1.3

5.2.1.4

Performers must deliver a video (static view, without music) of their Free Routine(s) to the

Chief Judge at least seventy-two (72) hours before the start of the competition, and access

provided to all Judges. (Performers may optionally include a written list of elements and/or

present and explain their Free Routine(s) to the panel).Each Performer may submit

multiple Free Routines, but during the competition, may submit a change only one time.

Teams must declare which Free Routine they will perform for each Free Round.

For this purpose, the Chief Judge should provide a standard form (see Addendum D).

5.2.2

5.3 ​5.3.1

5.4

Failure to provide the video of the Free Routine(s) will lead to a score of zero (0) points for

Technical for all Free Routines.

Number of rounds:

Full competition

Minimum competition

Flight order of the routines must be: F - C - F - C - F

(C = Compulsory Routine, F = Free Routine)

5.5

Finals: The last round shall be the final round and should be executed in a reverse order of

standing.

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6. JUDGING AND SCORING

6.1

General: Once the Performer has entered the flight chamber, the Flight shall be evaluated ​and scored.

6.2

Scoring Free Routines:

Before the start of the competition, the Judges will view the submitted videos and

determine the Initial Technical score, between 0,0 and 10,0 expressed as a number up to

one decimal point, taking into account the following guidelines;

Initial Technical score: The degree of Technicality of the routine

Technical includes but not limited to:

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The ability to fly and perform a variety of elements in different axis and orientations

Appropriate use of the entire flight chamber

Creating new technical elements or combinations

Performing elements with multiple rotations and / or direction changes.

Level of difficulty of entering and exiting the tunnel

See Addendum C.

Execution Deductions:

During the competition, the Judges determine Execution deductions, according to the

following table:

Each Judge will total all their Execution deductions.

Presentation:

During the competition, the Judges will give a presentation score, between 0,0 and 10,0

expressed as a number up to one decimal point, taking into account the following

guidelines;

● Routine is aesthetically pleasing to watch and has a good flow.

● Creative choreography (original routine composition)

● Well executed new moves (and/or new presentation of old moves),

● Routine is choreographed to the chosen music (synced to the beat or tempo. The

music is not just a background)

● There is a definite beginning and a definite ending.

* Bad execution might affect all of the above.

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6.3

6.3.1

● Appropriate Use of Time: a penalty of misuse of time is as follows:

If the routine finishes early or late, but within one (1) seconds of the Performer’s

declared working time, there will be no penalty.

If the routine finishes two (2) to five (5) seconds over/under the working time, the

deductions will be as follows:

+/- 2 seconds: - 0,1 points

+/- 3 seconds: - 0,2 points

+/- 4 seconds: - 0,3 points

+/- 5 seconds: - 0,4 points

.If the routine finishes more than five (5) seconds early or late, there will be a 0,2 point

deduction for each second beyond five(5) seconds, as follows:

+/- 6 seconds, - 0,6 points

+/- 7 seconds, - 0,8 points, etc.

Scoring Compulsory Routines: Judges give a score for the Performer (between 0,0 and

10,0, up to one decimal point) for Presentation (as per Free Routine) and for each of the

three (3) Compulsory Sequences, using the following guidelines:

Presentation in the Compulsory Routine will be scored for, as in the Free Routine, ​creativity, delivery, and use of time. The overall impression of the whole routine, and not ​just compulsories assembled together.

The Judges will only score the Compulsory Sequences they recognize. If an attempt is ​made for a Compulsory Sequence and the Judges recognize this as such, scoring for that ​sequence will commence. The judging of each sequence begins when the Judges see the ​Performer beginning the sequence from the described beginning position (after a transition ​from the previous move with or without a momentary stop). The judging of each sequence ​ends when the Judges see the Performer completes or abandons the performance ​requirements of that sequence.

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6.4

6.4.1

6.4.2

Score calculation: The score for each routine is calculated as follows: ​● Compulsory Routines: for each Compulsory Sequence and Presentation, the Judges' ​scores will be averaged separately with no rounding applied. The average scores will ​be added, and the result will be divided by four (4), then rounded to the first decimal ​place.

● Free Routines: The three (3) total scores for the Execution deductions will be added, ​and the result divided by three (3), with no rounding applied. To determine the ​Technical score, the averaged Execution score will be deducted from the Initial ​Technical score. The minimum possible score for Technical is zero (0) points. ​The three (3) scores for Presentation will be added, and the result divided by three (3) ​with no rounding applied. The Technical and Presentation scores will be added, and the ​result will be rounded to the first decimal place. (The maximum score for the Free ​Routine is 20,0 points.).

Rounding must be done as follows: intermediate values must be converted from two

decimal places to one, by rounding to the nearest tenth, except where the second decimal

digit is exactly halfway between the two values, where it must be rounded to the higher of

the two.

Total scores for the event are calculated by adding Performer's official scores of all

completed rounds.

6.4.3

All scores for each Judge, for all competition flights, will be published.

6.4.3.1

The initial Technical will be published before the start of the competition.

6.5

6.5.1

6.5.2

6.5.3

Judging rules:

Viewing the Flights: The Judges will view each Performer's Flight from the flight chamber

viewing gallery. The Judges will watch each Flight live. At the discretion of the Event

Judge, a second viewing of the compulsory rounds, using the video evidence, is permitted.

At the discretion of the Event Judge, a third view of a Compulsory Round video, or part of

it, is allowed, in normal or reduced speed (50% to 70%), and/or use of video pause.

A panel consisting of three (3) Judges must evaluate each Performer's Flight.

A complete round shall be judged by the same panel.

All Judges will evaluate all judging criteria.

6.5.4

The Judges will use an electronic scoring system to record the evaluation of the

performance.

6.5.5

The chronometer will be operated by the Judges or by (a) person(s) appointed by the

Chief Judge, and will be started when a Performer begins flying.

7. RULES SPECIFIC TO THE COMPETITION

7.1

Composition of Delegations: Each Delegation may be comprised of: ​● One (1) Head of Delegation ​● One (1) Team Manager

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7.2

● A maximum of two (2) Solo Freestyle Performers for a WISC or Continental Indoor

Skydiving Championship.

● A maximum of two (2) Junior Solo Freestyle Performers for a WISC or Continental

Indoor Skydiving Championship

● The number of Performers for an Indoor Skydiving World Cup will be up to the

organiser.

Competition schedule: The competition will be organized in accordance with two (2) official ​training days and a maximum time frame of three (3) consecutive competition days. ​Time must be reserved before the end of the competition to allow for the completion of the ​final rounds.

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ADDENDUM – A

SOLO FREESTYLE COMPULSORY SEQUENCES ​PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS & JUDGEMENT CRITERIA

The order in which these Compulsory Sequences can be performed is determined by the

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Performer. ​The Performer must submit the order of the Compulsory Sequences before the start of the ​competition to the Chief Judge. (see para 5.2.1. and Addendum D) ​Executing Compulsory Sequences in other order than the one submitted, will lead to a score of ​zero for the moves that are out of order ​Each Performer must ensure that clothing and/or their position in the flight chamber do not hinder ​the ability for Judges to clearly see the performance requirements being met. (E.g. if Judges ​cannot see straight arms and/or legs then they may assume that the Performer does not have ​straight arms and/or legs). ​When specified, toes must be pointed and knees must be straight, otherwise the maximum ​possible score is 9,0. ​When the layout position is specified, both legs must be together, with the knees straight, without ​any bend at the waist or hips. ​The judging of each sequence begins when the Judges see the Performer beginning the sequence

from the described beginning position (after a transition from the previous move with or without a

momentary stop).

The judging of each sequence ends when the Judges see the Performer completes or abandons

the performance requirements of that sequence.

The definition of each body position is described in addendum B.

All compulsories videos can be found here:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSLmrmjmQczrkl_6m-6zCZ5VDIBCc9xEE

FIRST COMPULSORY ROUND (ROUND 2)

ISF-1

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360° Barrel Roll Stall

At the beginning, the Performer is in the head-down orientation, presenting the back of the ​body to the Judges. ​The Performer descends into a belly-down orientation, facing the Judges. ​Once in Belly-down orientation (while descending), a 360° barrel roll, in the Layout position ​with the knees straight, is performed with the head facing the Judges, without changing ​heading or wobbling. ​The descending must stop at the end of the barrel roll. ​The barrel roll must be horizontally centered in the flight chamber. ​The barrel roll can be performed in either direction. ​The Layout position, with the knees straight, must be maintained throughout the entire ​sequence. ​After the barrel roll, the Performer ascends (Stall), returning to the head-down orientation ​presenting the back of the body to the Judges.

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When the knees are not straight during the roll, i.e., no layout position, the maximum score ​will be 7,0 points. ​When the Performer is still descending after the roll, the maximum score will be 8,0 points.

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ISF-2

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Head-Up 360° Breaker

At the beginning, the Performer is in the head-up orientation in a Layout position with the ​knees straight, outfacing on one side of the flight chamber, presenting the side of the body to ​the Judges. ​The Performer descends to a belly down orientation on the same heading. ​180° of turning with a full 360° roll (Breaker) is performed from one side of the flight chamber ​to the opposite side. ​The lower legs are closer to the center of the flight chamber, drawing a small half circle, while ​the head is closer to the transparent wall, drawing a bigger half circle. ( “fan” action). ​The Performer must maintain the Layout position, with the upper legs in line with the torso, ​throughout the entire Breaker without wobbling. (The knees may bend.) ​The Breaker must be evenly performed from one side to the other side of the flight chamber. ​(The rolling must begin before or nearly 45° into the turn and end at the same point on the ​other side. The Performer must be halfway through the roll when at 90° of turning.) ​During the Breaker, the head may face towards or directly away from the Judges.

The Breaker can be performed in either direction.

At the end, the Performer ascends into the head-up orientation in a Layout position, straight ​knees, outfacing on the opposite side of the flight chamber from the beginning, at the same ​level as the beginning, presenting the side of the body to the Judges.

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When the Performer executes a stationary roll, horizontally centred in the flight chamber, on a

fixed heading (and not spread across the centre), the maximum score will be 8,0 points.

When the Performer executes an horizontally traveling roll without pivoting (i.e., no “fan”

action) (the “old version"), the maximum score will be 7,5 points.

ISF-3

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Tight Tucked Double Back Loops

At the beginning and end, the Performer is in belly-down orientation, presenting the side of

the body to the Judges.

Two (2) consecutive back loops in a tight tuck position must be performed.

Loops must be around the horizontal axis, without wobbling and without changing heading.

Loops must be smooth, without stopping.

The entire sequence must remain at the same level and horizontally centered in the flight

chamber.

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When the Performer stops between the loops, the maximum score will be 8,0 points.

When the loops are not tightly tucked, the maximum score will be 5,0 points.

When the Performer opens to a Layout position (tuck not maintained) before the end of the

second loop, the maximum score will be 8,0 points.

SECOND COMPULSORY ROUND (ROUND 4)

ISF-4

Front Layout Full Twist Loop Sequence

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At the beginning and end, the Performer is in a layout position with the knees straight, ​head-up orientation, presenting the side of the body to the Judges. ​Three (3) complete 360° Layout front-loop rotations, without stopping, must be performed. ​A full twist must be performed within the second loop. ​Looping movement must remain about a horizontal axis, without tilting or changing heading.

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Torso must be straight and legs in line with the torso, without any bend at the waist and ​knees, throughout the entire sequence. ​Looping motion must be smooth. ​The entire sequence must remain horizontally centered in the flight chamber. ​The sequence must end on the same heading as the beginning.

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When the Performer stops between the loops, the maximum score will be 8,0 points.

When the twist is not performed within the second loop (e.g., the twist starts and/or finishes

too soon or late), the maximum score will be 7,0 points.

When the twist is not complete but the move finishes with the correct heading (e.g. two half

twists, or a half twist and a half pirouette), the maximum score will be 6,0 points.

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At the beginning and end, the Performer is in a Layout position, head-up orientation, on the ​same heading, presenting the side of the body to the Judges. ​A full 360° back loop is performed. ​During the back loop, four (4) steps are performed to create the illusion of walking around the ​inside of a horizontal tube. ​The four (4) steps must be smoothly performed within and evenly executed throughout the ​back loop. ​Looping movement must remain about a horizontal axis, without tilting or changing heading.

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If the Layout position is not shown at the start or finish, the maximum score will be 8,0 points ​(7,0 points, if no Layout shown for start and finish). ​For each instance when the step is too short (less than 90°), 0,5 to 1,0 points will be deducted ​(depending on how short the step(s) was(were) made). ​For each instance the legs switch without a stepping action, 1,0 points will be deducted.

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At the beginning, the Performer is in belly-down orientation. ​OneThomas Flair rotations must be performed. ​The toes must be pointed throughout the sequence. ​The entire sequence must remain horizontally centered in the flight chamber.

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For a complete Thomas Flair, the torso must roll through 360° while simultaneously turning ​through 360° horizontally. Staying on the same level. ​The torso must be belly-down at the start of the rotation, on its side when 90º of the turn is ​complete, on its back when 180º of the turn is complete, and on the other side when 270º of ​the turn is complete. ​Legs must remain straddled apart, with at least 90º between them, with the knees straight. ​(narrow straddle is acceptable when the flyer is in belly down position) ​The face must remain facing the Judges (Performer looking at the Judges) and maintain the ​same direction throughout all the rotation.

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If no head-down split position is shown at the end, the maximum score will be 6.0 points. ​If the head-down split position is shown at the end with the knees bent, the maximum score ​will be 7,5 points. ​If the 90° straddle is shown at the start of the Thomas Flair but not maintained, the maximum ​score will be 7,0 points. ​If the straddle is shown with 70-80° between the legs during the Thomas Flair, the maximum ​score will be 7,0 points. ​If the straddle is shown with less than 70° between the legs during the Thomas Flair, the ​maximum score will be 5,0 points.

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ADDENDUM B ​BASIC BODY POSITIONS, ORIENTATIONS, ROTATIONS AND PATHWAYS

A. BODY POSITION

The body can be in an arch, layout or pike position with the limbs in any of various positions. ​These define the amount of bend at the waist/hips and the angle of the upper legs (thighs) relative ​to the torso. Additional body positions define positions of the legs. The arms are left free to control ​the position. For description purposes on heading, torso means the front of the torso.

A-1. Arch Position

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The torso is arched at the waist/hips, such that the angle between the front of the torso and ​the thighs is greater than 180° (if viewed from the side). ​Both legs are together with the knees straight, the angle between the front of the torso and ​both thighs must be greater than 180° (if viewed from the side). ​The head may be arched back.

A-2. Layout Position

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The torso is straight, with no bend at the waist/hips (if viewed from the side). ​Both legs are together with the knees straight, both legs must in line with the torso (if viewed ​from the side).

A-3. Pike Position

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The torso is bent forward at the waist/hips, such that the angle between the front of the torso ​and the thighs is less than 180° (if viewed from the side). ​Both legs are together and straight at the knees with the angle between the front of the torso ​and the thighs must be less than 180° (if viewed from the side). ​For a Loose Pike, the angle between the front of the torso and the thighs is between 90° and ​180° (if viewed from the side). ​For a Tight Pike, the angle between the front of the torso and the thighs is less than 90° ​(if viewed from the side).

A-4. Tight Tuck Position

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The torso is bent forward at the waist/hips such that the angle between the front of the torso ​and the thighs is less than 90° (if viewed from the side). ​The knees are bent, such that the angle between the upper and lower legs is less than 90°. ​The knees are not necessarily all the way up against the chest. ​The knees may be together or spread apart. ​For a Loose Tuck, the two described angles are between 90° and 180° (if viewed from the ​side).

A-5. Sit Position

The torso is vertical in a head-up orientation.

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The angle between the front of the torso and thighs is between 90º and 145º (if viewed from ​the side). ​The knees are bent such that the angle between the upper and lower legs is between 90º and ​145º. ​The lower legs are parallel to the torso. ​The knees may be together or spread apart.

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A-6. Stag Position

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One leg is completely straight at the knee. ​The other leg is flexed forward at the hip and the knee is flexed to place the toe at the knee of ​the straight leg. The knee is flexed at least 90°. ​The knee of the leg placed in the Stag points forward. ​The body can be in an arched, layout or piked position while in a Stag Position.

A-7. Straddle Position

The legs are split apart, from side to side, with at least a 90° angle between them (if viewed

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Both knees are straight.

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The body can be arched (Arched Straddle Position), in a layout (Layout Straddle Position) or ​piked (Piked Straddle Position) with the legs in a Straddle Position.

A-8. Split Position

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The legs are split apart from front and back, with at least a 90° angle between them (if viewed ​from the side). ​Both knees are straight.

A-9. Tee Position

The torso may be straight, with no bend at the waist, or arched.

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One leg is extended in front of the torso, with an angle of 90° between the front of the torso ​and the thigh (if viewed from the side). ​The other thigh is in line with the torso or has an angle greater than 180° from the torso ​(if viewed from the side). ​Both knees are straight.

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● The torso is in the head-up orientation. ​● One leg is in line with the torso. ​● For a parallel Compass, the other leg is raised forward, such that the angle between the thigh

and torso is 90° or less.

● For a turned-out Compass, the other leg is split to the side with the knee pointed upward,

such that the angle between the thigh and torso is 90° or less.

● Both knees are straight. ​● The body can be in an arched or layout position with the legs in a Compass.

B. ORIENTATIONS

There are six (6) basic orientations (not including diagonal orientations) which a body can have to ​the wind (or cable floor). These define which way the torso is oriented.

B-1. Belly-down Orientation

The torso is horizontal, on its front, facing down towards the wind (or the cable floor).

B-2. Back-down Orientation

The torso is horizontal, on its back, facing up, away from the wind (towards the ceiling).

B-3. Sideways Orientation

The torso is horizontal, on its side, with either side facing towards the wind (or cable floor). ​The chest is facing the tunnel wall.

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B-4. Head-up Orientation

The torso is vertical with the head up, directly away from the wind (towards the ceiling).

B-5. Head-down Orientation

The torso is vertical with the head down, pointing directly down into the wind (towards the cable ​floor).

C. ROTATION AXES

Most moves involve a form of rotational motion of the body. A total of five (5) axes are used to ​describe the six (6) possible basic rotational motions.

C-1. Wind Axes

There are two inertial axes which stay fixed with respect to the wind (or cable floor). ​Vertical Axis ​The vertical axis remains parallel to the wind, (pointing from the ceiling to the cable floor). ​Spins are rotations about the Vertical Axis. ​Horizontal Axis ​The horizontal axis is any axis perpendicular (90°) to the wind, (pointing to the tunnel wall). ​It may have any heading (pointing towards any wall).

C-2. Body Axes

There are three (3) body axes which stay fixed with respect to each Performer's body.

Body Head-Tail Axis ​The body head-tail axis is oriented lengthwise, pointing from head to tail-bone, normally through ​the Performer's torso. (In a layout position, the head and feet are in the same line. When the body ​is bent at the hips, this axis is aligned with the spine and does not include the legs.)

Body Front-Back Axis ​The body front-back axis is oriented forwards and backwards, pointing from front to back, normally ​through the Performer's belly.

Body Left-Right Axis ​The body left-right axis is oriented sideways, pointing from left to right, normally through the ​Performer's hips.

D. BASIC ROTATIONAL ACTIONS

There are six (6) basic rotational actions. Twisting combines rotational actions by adding a rotation ​about the body head-tail axis during a rotation about the body left-right or front-back axis.

D-1. Flat Turns

Flat turns involve a rotation about the body front-back axis when that axis is aligned with the ​vertical axis. The Performer's heading is changing. The body can be belly-down or back-down ​while performing a flat turn. During a right flat turn, the upper body is moving towards the right ​shoulder, or vice versa.

D-2 Pirouettes

Pirouettes involve a rotation about the body head-tail axis when that axis is aligned with the ​vertical axis. The Performer's heading is changing. The body can be head-up or head-down while ​performing a pirouette. During a right pirouette, the front of the chest is rotating towards the right, ​or vice versa.

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D-3 Barrel Rolls

A barrel roll is a rotation about the body head-tail axis when that axis is aligned with the horizontal ​axis. A barrel roll may begin and end in a belly-down, back-down or sideways orientation. ​During a right barrel roll, the front of the chest is rotating towards the right, or vice versa.

D-4 Cartwheels

A cartwheel is a head-over-heels rotation about the body front-back axis when that axis is aligned ​with the horizontal axis. The body passes through a head-up, sideways and/or head-down ​orientations during the course of a cartwheel. A cartwheel needs not start nor finish in an exact ​head-up, sideways or head-down orientation. A cartwheel is considered to be a full cartwheel ​when the head has travelled 360° around the horizontal axis from the point at which it started. ​During a right Cartwheel, the upper body is moving towards the right shoulder, or vice versa.

D-5. Loops

A loop is a head-over-heels rotation about the body left-right axis when that axis is aligned with the

horizontal axis. The body passes through a head-up, belly-down, head-down and/or back-down

orientation during the course of the loop. A loop may begin and end in a head-up, belly-down,

head-down and/or back-down orientation. A loop needs not start nor finish in an exact head-up,

belly-down, head-down and/or back-down orientation. A loop is considered to be a full loop when

the head has travelled 360° around the horizontal axis from the point at which is started.

There are two (2) kinds of loops. (Loops are referred to by the direction in which the loop is

initiated, since in the case of twisting loops, the direction in which the loop completes may be

different from the direction at the start.)

Back Loop

A back loop is a loop rotation initiated with the torso rotating backwards.

Front Loop

A front loop is a loop rotation initiated with the torso rotating forwards.

D-6. Side Loops

(Loops on the Side)

A loop in the sideways orientation is a rotation about the body left-right axis when that axis is

aligned with the vertical axis. For example, a Pinwheel is a true loop on the side.

D-7. Twists

Twisting combines rotational actions by adding a rotation about the body head-tail axis during a

rotation about the body left-right or front-back axis, aligned with either the horizontal or vertical

axis. There are two (2) basic categories of twists.

Vertical Twists

A vertical twist is a head-over-heels rotation about the horizontal axis (loop or cartwheel) combined

with a rotation about the body head-tail axis. A single or full twist is defined to be a 360° rotation

about the body head-tail axis over the course of a 360° loop or cartwheel. The amount of twist

contained within a loop or cartwheel is the amount of twisting rotation completed after a 360°

looping or cartwheeling rotation has been performed, when measured from the point in the loop or

cartwheel at which the twist was first initiated. Twists may be initiated at any position in the loop or

cartwheel and in any direction.

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Horizontal Twists

A horizontal twist is a rotation about the vertical axis (flat turn or side loop) combined with a ​rotation about the body head-tail axis. A single or full twist is defined to be a 360° rotation about ​the body head-tail axis over the course of a 360° flat turn or side loop. For example, a Flip Through ​is a horizontal twist.

E. CIRCULAR PATHWAYS

There are two (2) basic types of circular pathways a Performer may follow, which can be

performed either infacing or outfacing. Circular pathways may have embedded moves (e.g. Bottom

Loop).

Inface

The front of the torso faces inward towards the concave side of the pathway, usually, but not

always, towards the center of the flight chamber.

Outface

The front of the torso faces outward away from the concave side of the pathway, usually, but not

always, towards the wall of the flight chamber.

E-1. Carving

The Performer's body traces a circular path in approximately a horizontal plane. Carving is ​performed while head-down, head-up or in other orientations.

E-2. Vertical Orbits

The Performer's body traces a circular path in a vertical plane. Eagles and Reverse Eagles are ​two (2) common forms of Vertical Orbits that involve also rotating about the Body Left-Right Axis.

Eagle

The Performer travels in a Vertical Orbit while continuously leading with the head, passing through

the back-down, head-up, belly-down and/or head-down orientation (in that order, if infacing).

An Eagle may begin from any orientation in this progression. A Half Eagle is when the Performer

has travelled head first through 180° of vertical orbiting. A Full Eagle is when the Performer has

travelled head first through 360° of vertical orbiting.

Reverse Eagle

The Performer travels in a Vertical Orbit while continuously leading with the feet (or tail-bone),

passing through the back-down, head-down, belly-down and/or head-up orientation (in that order,

if infacing). A Reverse Eagle may begin from any orientation in this progression. A Half Reverse

Eagle is when the Performer has travelled feet (or tail-bone) first through 180° of vertical orbiting. A

Full Reverse Eagle is when the Performer has travelled feet (or tail-bone) first through 360° of

vertical orbiting.

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ADDENDUM – C ​Technical score

The technical score is the combined result of several factors. Moves are classified from very easy to ​very difficult. The overall performance of the Flights (poses, moves and transitions) counts for ​difficulty. In general, technical factors are:

Combinations of multiple factors further increase the technical score. Performers are not expected to ​demonstrate all of the above factors within one routine. A difficulty factor may sometimes have the ​opposite effect of making a Move easier, e.g., retracting the arms keeping them fixed to the body may ​decrease the difficulty of certain moves. Judges are expected to apply additional knowledge and ​understanding of difficulty.

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ADDENDUM - D ​SOLO FREESTYLE ROUTINE DESCRIPTION

Fill electronically and send together with the Video.

If performing more than one Free Routine, please complete a Routine Description sheet for each Free Routine ​and circle above which rounds it will be performed.

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