Parents Strict Competition rules?

[ValleyGymMom]

Yep, that's the way it is. The gymnast is not allowed off the floor (unless for bathroom breaks) until the very last competitor is done. I think it's a good rule.

 

[ZJsMom]

I'm pretty sure it's a USAG rule and the meet can lose its sanction if its violated. I think its an insurance thing. USAG has supplemental insurance that covers athletes and coaches at sanctioned meets. I think they don't want anyone who's not a USAG athlete or professional member on the floor. Other team members who aren't competing I have seen on the floor. I always assumed they were okay because they have USAG numbers.

 

[xstitchcarina]

We have the same rule, even in the lower divisions, like where my daughter competes. Have not heard of penalties or what they are. But i sure agree with that rule. Would be quite a circus if they would let parents get on the floor to film. I film too, but always do that from where we sit.

At times of when my dd doesn't compete, I sometimes judge, so I get to go on the floor then. haha