Visa International Gymnastics, London, 7â13 January 2012 Work ...

Visa International Gymnastics, London, 7–13 January 2012 

Work Plan Artistic Gymnastics

Visa International Gymnastics: 

Work Plan Artistic Gymnastics 

7–13 January 2012 

North Greenwich Arena, London, UK 

Dear President, 

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) is pleased to herein provide you with the Artistic 

Gymnastics Work Plan for the Visa International Gymnastics Second Qualifier for the 2012 

Olympic Games in London, to be held in London (GBR) from 7 to 13 January 2012. The FIG 

has assigned the organisation of this event to the London Organising Committee of the Olympic 

Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) as part of the London Prepares series. 

All participating National Federations (NFs) commit to abide by the FIG Statutes as well as the 

FIG Rules and Regulations. NFs failing to do so will not be allowed to participate. 

Sincerely yours, 

André Gueisbuhler 

Secretary General 

FIG 

Matthew Greenwood 

Gymnastics Manager 

LOCOG 

Adrian Stoica 

President, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics 

Technical Committee 

FIG 

Nellie Kim 

President, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics 

Technical Committee 

FIG

Visa International Gymnastics: 

Work Plan Artistic Gymnastics 

1 Administration 

1.1 Foreword 4 

1.2 London Prepares series 4 

1.3 LOCOG 5 

1.4 FIG 6 

2. Competition 

2.1 Provisional programme 8 

2.2 Participation and delegation size 10 

2.3 Nominative registrations 12 

2.4 Competition, warm-up and training venues 13 

2.5 New elements and vault numbers 14 

2.6 Request for apparatus raise 14 

2.7 Training format and programme 14 

2.8 Warm-up format and programme 15 

2.9 Competition format and programme 15 

2.10 Ceremonies 18 

2.11 FIG-certified equipment 18 

2.12 Judges’ Panels, R judges and Jury of Appeal 18 

2.13 Scoring 21 

2.14 Inquiries 21 

2.15 Meetings and instructions 22 

2.16 Doping control 23 

2.17 Prize money 23 

2.18 Summary of remaining deadlines 23 

3. Operations 

3.1 Travel, transport and visas 24 

3.2 Insurance 25 

3.3 Accreditation 25 

3.4 Sport Information Desk 26 

3.5 Delegation mailboxes 26 

3.6 Delegation seating 27 

3.7 Accommodation 27 

3.8 Meals 28 

3.9 Medical services 29 

3.10 Questionnaires 29 

4. Marketing 

4.1 Media 30 

4.2 Publicity 31 

4.3 Cameras and video recording 31 

4.4 Event websites 31 

4.5 Ticketing 31 

5. General information 

5.1 London and the UK 32 

6. Appendices 

List of appendices 33

4 Visa International Gymnastics Work Plan: Artistic Gymnastics 

1. Administration 

1.1 Foreword 

The Work Plan for the Visa International Gymnastics Second Qualifier for the 2012 Olympic 

Games in London has been developed between the FIG Headquarters, the FIG Men’s 

Technical Committee (MTC), the FIG Women’s Technical Committee (WTC) and LOCOG, in 

accordance with the following FIG regulations and rules (as valid in the year of the competition): 

–– 

Statutes 

–– 

Technical Regulations 

–– 

Judges’ Rules (general and per discipline) 

–– 

MAG and WAG Code of Points 

–– 

MAG Newsletters nos.23, 24 and 25, and relevant WAG Newsletters 

–– 

Rules for the 2012 Olympic Games Qualification System 

–– 

Apparatus Norms 

–– 

FIG and IOC Rules for Advertising 

–– 

FIG and IOC Rules for Accreditation 

–– 

Medical Organisation of the FIG Competitions 

–– 

Anti-Doping Rules 

–– 

FIG and IOC Regulations for Award Ceremonies 

–– 

Media Rules 

–– 

Licence Rules 

Subsequent decisions of the FIG Executive Committee and Technical Committees will also 

be considered. 

All participating National Federations (NFs) commit to respect the Statutes and all FIG regulations, 

especially with regards to the licence, the age and the nationality of the gymnasts, as well as the 

respective regulations concerning insurance (Technical Regulations, regulation 12.10). 

NFs that have not fulfilled their financial obligations towards the FIG (for example, unpaid 

invoices, etc) and LOCOG will not be allowed to participate in this Second Qualifier for the 

London 2012 Olympic Games. 

The official language of this event will be English. Interpretation from and into any other language 

must be organised by the delegations. Announcements will be made in English. This Work Plan 

is available in English only. 

1.2 London Prepares series 

LOCOG is responsible for preparing and staging the London 2012 Olympic Games and acts as 

the organising committee for this event. 

The London Prepares series is the official London 2012 sports testing programme. As well as 

allowing LOCOG to test crucial aspects of its operations six months ahead of the Games, the 

series will feature world-class sporting events, bringing top athletes to London’s iconic existing 

venues and brand new venues in the Olympic Park. 

The Visa International Gymnastics event is the last chance for gymnasts to qualify for the London 

2012 Games. Competitions will take place in Artistic, Trampoline and Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Visa International Gymnastics Work Plan: Artistic Gymnastics 5 

1.3 LOCOG 

London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) 

One Churchill Place 

Canary Wharf 

London, E14 5LN 

United Kingdom 

Tel: +44 (0)30 2012 1295 

Email: londonprepares.gymnastics@london2012.com 

Website: www.londonpreparesseries.com 

Director of Sport 

Head of Sport Competition 

Gymnastics Manager 

Artistic Gymnastics Manager 

Gymnastics Technical Operations Manager 

Athlete Services 

Field of Play Manager 

IF Group Leader 

Sport Equipment Group Leaders 

Sport Information Group Leaders 

Technical Officials’ Group Leaders 

Gymnastics Coordinator 

Venue General Manager 

Venue Operations Managers 

Accommodation 

Accreditation 

Ceremonies 

Communications 

Finance 

Logistics 

Media 

Press Operations 

Results Technology Services 

Technology 

Ticketing 

Transport 

LOCOG Committee 

Debbie Jevans 

David Luckes 

Matthew Greenwood 

Ben Murphy 

Mindy Davies 

Michael Warren 

Matt Connell 

Jane Allen 

Len Arnold, Lee Arnold 

Ross Grant, Amy Walmsley 

Keith Brewer (MAG), Lyn Fairbrother (WAG) 

Natalie Stocks 

Richard Craddock 

Murray Foltyn, Stephanie Mitchell 

Michelle Farminer 

Barbara Stephan 

Barbara Stephan 

Betony Garner 

Anna Turner 

James Barlow 

Penny Dain 

Anna Greenway 

Rob Davison 

Ralf Gehrke, Manny Suhr 

Nicola Murphy 

Ben Fullerton 

1.3.1 Competition management office 

The competition management office will be located in the competition venue (see Appendix 1) 

and will be in operation from half an hour before the start of all training, warm-up and 

competition sessions until half an hour after the last training session and one hour after the 

end of competition. To contact the competition management office, dial +44 (0)30 2012 1295. 

Outside these hours, please use the following emergency contact numbers: 

Emergency contact numbers 

Matthew Greenwood Gymnastics Manager +44 (0)77 2012 0024 

Ben Murphy Artistic Gymnastics Manager +44 (0)7703 613976 

Nicky Richards Rhythmic Gymnastics Manager +44 (0)7703 614109 

Claire Thompson Trampoline Manager +44 (0)7714 537678


1.4 Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) 

Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) 

Avenue de la Gare 12 

Case Postale 630 

CH-1001 Lausanne 

Switzerland 

Tel: +41 (0)21 321 55 10 

Fax: +41 (0)21 321 55 19 

Contacts: Sylvie Martinet, Rui Vinagre 

Tel: +41 (0)21 321 55 10 (general) 

+41 (0)21 321 55 15 (Sylvie Martinet) 

+41 (0)21 321 55 32 (Rui Vinagre) 

Fax: +41 (0)21 321 55 19 

+41 (0)21 321 55 29 (direct) 

Email: smartinet@fig-gymnastics.org 

rvinagre@fig-gymnastics.org 

Websites: www.fig-gymnastics.com 

http://londontest2012.fig-gymnastics.com 

President 

1st Vice-President 

2nd Vice-President 

3rd Vice-President 

Executive Committee Members 

Secretary General 

Deputy Secretary General 

Apparatus Commissioner 

FIG officials 

Prof Bruno Grandi 

Dr Michel Léglise 

Slava Corn 

Koji Takizawa 

Walter Nyfeller 

Wolfgang Willam 

André Gueisbuhler 

Nicolas Buompane 

Ludwig Schweizer 

Men’s Technical Committee (MTC) and Superior Jury 

MTC President (President of the Superior Jury) Adrian Stoica 

MTC 1st Vice-President 

(Horizontal Bar Apparatus Supervisor) 

Liping Huang 

MTC 2nd Vice-President 

(Vault Apparatus Supervisor) 

MTC Member 

(Pommel Horse Apparatus Supervisor) 

MTC Member (Floor Exercise Apparatus Supervisor) 

MTC Member (Rings Apparatus Supervisor) 

MTC Member (Parallel Bars Apparatus Supervisor) 

Sawao Kato 

Steve Butcher 

István Karácsony 

Edouard Iarov 

Julio Marcos Felipe


Women’s Technical Committee (WTC) and Superior Jury 

WTC President (President of the Superior Jury) 

WTC 1st Vice-President 

(Floor Exercise Apparatus Supervisor) 

WTC 2nd Vice-President 

(Member of the Superior Jury) 

WTC Member 

(Balance Beam Apparatus Supervisor) 

WTC Member (Member of the Superior Jury) 

WTC Member (Uneven Bars Apparatus Supervisor) 

WTC Member Vault Apparatus Supervisor 

Nellie Kim 

Donatella Sacchi 

Kym Dowdell 

Naomi Valenzo 

Ninan Yan 

Liubov Andrianova 

Yoshie Harinishi 

MAG Athletes’ Representative 

WAG Athletes’ Representative 

Athletes’ Representatives 

Jani Tanskanen 

Nastia Liukin 

Sports Managers 

TV Rights and Sales Manager 

Media Operations Officer 

Media Operations Coordinator 

IT Manager 

Photographer 

FIG staff 

Sylvie Martinet 

Rui Vinagre 

Olivier Strebel 

Philippe Silacci 

Meike Behrensen 

Genghis Gossin 

Volker Minkus 

Omega Team Manager 

Omega staff 

IRCOS 

Omega time recording and results 

Christophe Pittet 

Daniel Baumat 

Raymond Bourquin 

Patricia Combe-Dutheil 

Francesco Dariz 

Hans Gubler 

Julie Hennin 

Frédéric Jolidon 

Alberto Manaigo 

Tom Meyer 

Monti Noah 

to be confirmed


2. Competition 

2.1 Provisional programme of events 

Friday 6 January 2012 

FIG All day Arrival of FIG staff 

Programme of events 

GA All day Arrival of GA Technical Committees 

Saturday 7 January 2012 

GA All day Arrival and accreditation of GA delegations 

Ramada London 

Docklands 


Docklands 

GWT/ 

various hotels 

GA All day Arrival and accreditation of GA judges GWT/Ibis ExCeL 

MAG 09:00 – 16:00 MAG Technical Committee meeting NGA 

WAG 10:00 – 16:00 WAG Technical Committee meeting NGA 

GA 16:00 – 16:30 GA apparatus control 

GA 20:00 – 21:00 GA orientation meeting NGA 

GWT, warm-up 

hall and NGA 

Sunday 8 January 2012 

WAG 07:50 – 22:00 WAG training GWT 

MAG 08:00 – 20:00 MAG training GWT 

MAG 08:25 – 21:30 MAG podium training (including warm-up hall) NGA 


GWT, warm-up 

hall and NGA 

MAG 09:00 – 12:00 

WAG 11:00 – 13:00 

MAG judges’ instruction and draw for Qualification 

Competition (CI) 

WAG judges’ instruction and draw for Qualification 

Competition (CI) 

NGA 

NGA 

MAG 13:30 – 14:30 Omega briefing for MAG judges NGA 

Monday 9 January 2012 


WAG 07:35 – 21:30 WAG podium training (including warm-up hall) NGA 



WAG 09:00 – 09:30 WAG D judges’ roll call NGA 

WAG 13:30 – 14:30 Omega briefing for WAG judges NGA 

GWT, warm-up 

hall and NGA 

Tuesday 10 January 2012 

MAG 09:30 – 10:00 MAG judges’ briefing NGA 


GWT, warm-up 

hall and NGA 

MAG 09:25 Ticketed session 1: doors open (spectators into bowl) NGA 

MAG MAG Qualification Competition (CI) NGA 

MAG 08:25 – 10:15 Subdivision 1 – warm up NGA 

MAG 10:30 – 12:30 Subdivision 1 – competition NGA 

MAG 13:40 – 15:30 Subdivision 2 – warm up NGA


MAG 14:45 Ticketed session 2: doors open (spectators into bowl) NGA 


MAG 17:10 – 19:00 Subdivision 3 – warm up NGA 


MAG 21:35 – 21:50 Victory ceremony (team qualifiers) NGA 

MAG 22:00 – 22:30 Press conference Media Centre 



Wednesday 11 January 2012 

GA All day Arrival and accreditation of GA NTOs (for CIII) GWT/Ibis ExCeL 

WAG 08:30 – 09:15 WAG judges’ briefing NGA 


GWT, warm-up 

hall and NGA 

WAG 08:30 Ticketed session 1: doors open (spectators into bowl) NGA 

WAG WAG Qualification Competition (CI) NGA 

WAG 07:35 – 09:15 Subdivision 1 – warm up NGA 

WAG 09:30 – 11:05 Subdivision 1 – competition NGA 




WAG 14:45 Ticketed session 2: doors open (spectators into bowl) NGA 




WAG 21:35 – 21:50 Victory ceremony (team qualifiers) NGA 

WAG 22:15 – 22:45 Press conference Media Centre 



MAG 09:00 – 12:00 

MTC meeting and judges’ analysis of MAG CI 

(Technical Committee only) 

NGA 

Thursday 12 January 2012 

GA 09:00 – 11:30 GA training for CIII finalists GWT 

WAG 10:30 – 11:30 WAG draw for Apparatus Finals (CIII – 1 and 2) NGA 

WAG 11:30 onwards WTC meeting and judges’ analysis of WAG CI NGA 

MAG 17:00 – 18:00 

MAG judges’ briefing and draw for Apparatus Finals 

(CIII – 1) 

NGA 



GA 17:30 Ticketed session 1: doors open (spectators into bowl) NGA 

GA MAG and WAG Apparatus Finals (CIII – 1) NGA 

GWT, warm-up 

hall and NGA 

GA 16:10 – 16:30 Apparatus Finals CIII – stretch warm up Warm-up hall 

GA 16:30 – 17:15 Apparatus Finals CIII – apparatus warm up on podium NGA 

GA 17:15 – 22:10 

GA 18:30 – 22:10 

Apparatus Finals CIII – apparatus warm up 

(continues throughout finals) 

Apparatus Finals CIII – competition (including 

victory ceremonies) 

Warm-up hall 

NGA


Friday 13 January 2012 

GA 09:00 – 11:30 GA training for CIII finalists GWT 

WAG 16:00 – 17:30 WTC meeting and judges’ analysis of WAG CIII – 1 NGA 

MAG 17:00 – 18:00 

MAG judges’ briefing and draw for Apparatus Finals 

(CIII – 2) 

NGA 



MAG Accordingly MTC meeting and judges’ analysis of MAG CIII NGA 

GA 17:30 Ticketed session 2: doors open (spectators into bowl) NGA 

GA MAG and WAG Apparatus Finals (CIII – 2) NGA 

GWT, warm-up 

hall and NGA 

GA 16:45 – 17:00 Apparatus Finals CIII – general warm up Warm-up hall 

GA 17:00 – 22:10 

GA 18:30 – 22:10 

Apparatus Finals CIII – apparatus warm up 

(continues throughout finals) 

Apparatus Finals CIII – competition (including 

victory ceremonies) 

Warm-up hall 

NGA 

Saturday 14 January 2012 

WAG 10:00 – 12:00 WTC meeting and judges’ analysis of WAG CIII – 2 NGA 

GA All day Departure of GA delegations Various hotels 

GA All day Departure of GA Technical Committees 


Docklands 

GA All day Departure of GA judges Ibis ExCeL 

2.2 Participation and delegation size 

2.2.1 Age limit for gymnasts 

Gymnasts must be a minimum of 16 years old in the year of the event (ie born in 1996 

or earlier). 

2.2.2 Eligibility 

As per the rules for the 2012 Olympic Games Qualification System, invitations have been sent by 

the FIG to the following gymnasts/NFs: 

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics 

Teams (8): 

BLR, BRA, CAN, ESP, FRA, GBR, ITA, PUR 

Individuals (41): 

NFs with two gymnasts (8) 

AUS, COL, HUN, KAZ, NED, POR, SUI, UZB 

NFs with one gymnast (25) 

ARG, ARM, AZE, AUT, BEL, BUL, CHI, CRO, CYP, CZE, EGY, GRE, HKG, IRL, ISR, LAT, 

LTU, LUX, MEX, NZL, POL, SVK, TPE, VEN, VIE 

Additional participation (17): 


CHN, GER, JPN, KOR, ROU, RUS, UKR, USA 

Nominative invitations (1) 

Krisztian Berki (HUN)


Women’s Artistic Gymnastics 

Teams (8): 

BEL, BRA, CAN, ESP, FRA, ITA, KOR, NED 

Individuals (41): 


GRE, HUN, MEX, SLO, SUI, UKR, UZB, VEN 

NFs with one gymnast (25) 

ARG, AUT, BLR, BUL, CHI, COL, CRO, CZE, DOM, FIN, GUA, HKG, ISR, KAZ, LTU, NZL, 

POL, POR, PUR, RSA, SIN, SVK, SWE, TUR, VIE 

Additional participation (16): 


AUS, CHN, GBR, GER, JPN, ROU, RUS, USA 

Nominative invitations (0) 

none 

2.2.3 Maximum delegation size 

The maximum size of each delegation for the event is detailed in the tables below. Please note 

that delegations with full MAG and/or WAG teams are entitled to include one MAG reserve 

gymnast and/or one WAG reserve gymnast. All other NFs are limited to a maximum of one or 

two gymnasts, as per the FIG Olympic Qualification Regulations. 

Maximum delegation size 

Function MAG WAG Both 

Officials (regardless of participation with full teams or individual gymnasts) 

Head of delegation 1 1 1 

Medical representative 1 1 2 

Full teams (4–6 gymnasts) 

Gymnasts (delegations with 4–6 gymnasts per team) 6 6 12 

Reserve gymnasts 1 1 2 

Judge 1 1 2 

Coach 2 2 4 

Individual gymnasts (1–2 gymnasts) 

Gymnasts 2* 2 4 

Judge 1 1 2 

Coach 1 1 2 

* Plus gold medallist (invited). 

2.2.4 Access cards (AC) 

In accordance with the FIG and IOC Rules for Accreditation, in order to access zone blue 

(field of play, competition area) and zone 2 (warm-up hall), all coaches, medical personnel, team 

managers and heads of delegation will need to present an access card (AC) in conjunction with 

their primary accreditation card. 

All delegations will be allocated a number of zone blue and zone 2 ACs, in accordance 

with the number of registered gymnasts and officials and respecting the FIG and IOC Rules for 

Accreditation. This system is being tested in preparation for London 2012. ACs are only 

transferable within the NF’s official delegation and discipline. Lost cards will not be replaced.


2.3 Nominative registrations 

2.3.1 FIG licences 

Each NF will only be entitled to enter the names of their gymnasts once their FIG licences have 

been duly issued by the FIG. Applications for licences must be made one month (at the very latest) 

before the validity date required in order to be considered by the FIG. Licence applications 

received after the nominative registration deadline will not be considered for this Second Qualifier 

for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and the gymnasts concerned will not be authorised to 

compete. No licence requests will be handled on site and no exceptions will be made. 

2.3.2 Judges 

A per diem allowance of GBP40 per day (including one travel day) will be paid by LOCOG to 

each judge to cover food and other out-of-pocket expenses. Each judge will be issued with a Visa 

cash card at accreditation, with the appropriate total amount of money loaded on to it. This card 

may then be used to withdraw cash from a machine, or may be used like a credit card to pay for 

goods and services up to the limit of the amount of money on the card. 

2.3.3 Music 

In order to simplify the management of the music, WAG gymnasts’ floor exercise music must 

have been uploaded (MP3 format exclusively, maximum 20MB) by the nominative registration 

deadline. Each NF will have to confirm that the music used does not violate any copyright and 

that it can be broadcast within sports events. 

All gymnasts are also required to bring two copies of their music with them on two audio CDs. 

One audio CD is for use in the training hall, while the other should be handed to LOCOG 

during accreditation. 

Once all music has been submitted, the WAG music submission form (see Appendix 16) should 

be signed and returned to LOCOG not later than accreditation. All music will be returned to 

the delegation mailboxes at the Sport Information Desk at the end of CIII on 13 January 2012. 

2.3.4 Fines for late entries 

The fine after missing the nominative registration deadline, or after late nominative registration, is 

CHF1,000. 

2.3.5 Changes to the lists of names 

Where an invite to this event is a quota place, names may be changed based on the procedures 

set out below: 

–– 

If a gymnast gets injured or ill between nominative registration and accreditation, the injured or 

sick gymnast can be replaced by another gymnast and accredited upon arrival. The FIG and 

LOCOG must be informed immediately (see Appendix 13). 

–– 

In the case of injuries or illness between the time of accreditation and 24 hours before the start 

of CI, the NF is allowed to change accreditations. The injured or ill gymnast must return his/her 

accreditation, and another gymnast can be accredited. The FIG and LOCOG must be informed 

immediately (see Appendix 13). 

–– 

From 24 hours before the start of CI, no accreditations can be changed. This 24-hour period is 

from the start of the day of CI for the respective team or mixed group. 

–– 

A gymnast can be substituted 60 minutes before the start of each competition phase with a 

medical certificate verified by the official FIG/LOCOG medical doctor. The substitute shall take 

exactly the same place as the replaced gymnast. The FIG and the LOCOG must be informed 

immediately (see Appendix 13). 

– – Qualified gymnasts for CIII may be replaced by their NF with one of its other gymnasts at 

their discretion, provided that the replacement has obtained a superior result to that of the 

first reserve gymnast. The replacement gymnast will fill the position in the draw of the 

replaced gymnast.


–– 

Should one of the gymnasts be injured during the competition, the submitted starting order will 

not change. The injured gymnast will be deleted from the starting order, and any substitute will 

have to take the same place. 

2.4 Competition, warm-up and training venues 

2.4.1 Competition and warm-up venue 

North Greenwich Arena (NGA) – currently known as the O2 Arena 

Peninsula Square 

London, SE10 0DX 


Note: the warm-up hall will also be at North Greenwich Arena. 

The competition will be held at North Greenwich Arena (currently known as the O2 Arena; see 

Appendix 1) on the point of the Greenwich Peninsula, right on the Meridian Line. Originally 

built for the millennium celebrations in 2000, it was converted into a multi-purpose events and 

entertainment complex in 2007, and now hosts a variety of concerts, shows and sporting events 

(including, in 2009, the 41st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships). Located just across the 

River Thames from the mouth of the River Lea, which flows through the Olympic Park, the venue 

will have a gross capacity of 16,500 for the Artistic Gymnastics competition at London 2012 and 

a capacity of more than 6,000 for this event. 

Field of play 

The competition will be conducted on an 80cm Gymnastics podium in the centre of the arena. 

All equipment will be presented in accordance with FIG regulations (see Appendices 2 and 3). 

Facilities 

Measuring 40m x 40m (1,600m 2 ), with a height of 12m, the warm-up hall is a separate 

temporary purpose-built hall within North Greenwich Arena. Located close to the field of play, 

it will be linked to the competition hall by a corridor. The hall will contain a gymnastics podium. 

All equipment will be presented in accordance with FIG regulations. 

Other facilities at the competition venue will include: 

–– 

systems for playing gymnasts’ music 

–– 

athletes‘ lounge 

–– 

officials‘ lounge 

–– 

refreshment services 

–– 

a mixed zone, where accredited media may conduct interviews with athletes after competition 

–– 

medical facilities 

–– 

massage plinths 

–– 

a doping control station 

–– 

a media centre and press conference area 

–– 

a retail district 

2.4.2 Training venue and accreditation centre 

Greenwich Academy (GWT) – currently known as the London Soccerdome 

East Parkside, Greenwich Peninsula 

London, SE10 0JF 


The training venue will be the Greenwich Academy (see Appendix 5), a 10-minute walk from the 

competition venue. Completed in 2005, it was originally the home of the David Beckham Football 

Academy and is currently operating as the London Soccerdome. It was the training venue for the 

Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in 2009. 

There will be two training halls at Greenwich Academy, one for men and one for women, each 

measuring 23m x 58m. The halls will be open for training from 8 January until the end of the 

competition. All training equipment will be approved by the FIG.


Facilities 

Facilities at Greenwich Academy will include: 

–– 

systems for playing gymnasts’ music 

–– 

changing rooms and showers 

–– 

athletes‘ lounge 

–– 

officials‘ lounge 

–– 

refreshment services 

–– 

weighing scales 

–– 

medical facilities 

–– 

a doping control station 

2.5 New elements and vault numbers 

Each head of delegation must submit Appendices 8 and 14 (related to the submission of new 

elements and vault numbers) to the Sport Information Desk, from where it will then be put in the 

MTC and WTC boxes, by the deadlines mentioned below: 

MAG 

WAG 

New elements 

Vault numbers 

New elements 

Vault numbers 

Submission of new elements and vault numbers 

At the orientation meeting (20:00 on 7 January); 

or, at the latest, by 20:00 on 8 January at the Sport Information Desk 

60 minutes before the start of the competition at the Sport Information Desk 

At the orientation meeting (20:00 on 7 January); 

or, at the latest, by 12:00 on 8 January at the Sport Information Desk 

60 minutes before the start of the competition at the Sport Information Desk 

2.6 Request for apparatus raise 

MAG 

WAG 

Requests for apparatus raises 

Each head of delegation must submit Appendix 9a (related to requests for apparatus raises) 

to the Sport Information Desk at the orientation meeting (20:00 on 7 January); or, at the latest, 

by 10:00 on 8 January at the Sport Information Desk 

Each head of delegation must submit Appendix 9b (related to requests for apparatus raises) 

to the Sport Information Desk at the orientation meeting (20:00 on 7 January); or, at the latest, 

by 13:00 on 8 January at the Sport Information Desk 

2.7 Training format and programme 

2.7.1 Early training opportunities 

It will not be possible to train at the training venue before 8 January. Delegations arriving in 

London before the Official Arrival Date and wishing to train must make their own arrangements 

and must cover the cost of any such training themselves. 

2.7.2 Official training schedules 

The official training schedules and training groups are attached (see Appendix 17). While 

detailed breakdowns for the WAG training sessions have been established, the MAG training 

sessions will, in principle, be free, which is to say that no detailed per-apparatus breakdowns 

have been foreseen. The official training schedules have been structured in groups and 

subdivisions in accordance with the Technical Regulations. Delegations must respect the 

designated training times and the allocated training halls. 

–– 

Each MAG gymnast will have one short training session of 1hr 30mins and one long training 

session of 2hrs 30mins per day. 

–– 

Each WAG gymnast will have one short training session of 1hr 30mins and one long training 

session of 2hrs 30mins per day. 

After CI, training will be available only to those gymnasts who have qualified for CIII. 

Changes to the official scheduled training hours will not be accepted, and delegations will be 

responsible for following the official training schedules. No additional training will be available 

at the event.


2.7.3 Podium training 

Podium training will take place at North Greenwich Arena on 8 January (MAG) and 9 January 

(WAG). Gymnasts/teams will be allocated slots, and will perform podium training in the same 

subdivision groups as in CI. 

The MAG and WAG podium training sessions will be held in accordance with the starting 

order of the FIG draw for CI on 8 January (MAG teams and individual gymnasts) and 9 January 

(WAG teams and individual gymnasts), and will follow exactly the competition plan. See 

Appendix 17 for further information. The podium training days will be open to the media, 

and a press preview of the full Visa International Gymnastics event will be held on 9 January 

at North Greenwich Arena. 

2.8 Warm-up format and programme 

See Appendix 17 for information on the warm-up schedules. 

The touch warm-up for CI will take place on the podium in accordance with FIG Technical 

Regulations. Each gymnast is entitled to a warm-up period of 30 seconds (or 50 seconds in the 

case of uneven bars and parallel bars, including the preparation of the bars). For WAG vault, 

the 30-second period should allow at least two attempts for those competing one vault and three 

attempts for those competing two vaults. 

While the warm-up time for CI will be allocated to the whole team in teams groups, it belongs to 

each gymnast in mixed groups. During CI, participants will not be permitted (unless in exceptional 

cases) to leave the competition area, the team or the respective working group. 

Before the start of CIII, a timed/controlled warm-up period of 45 minutes will be provided to 

gymnasts in the competition hall from 16:30 to 17:15. Apparatus warm-up will also be available 

in the warm-up hall from 16:00. Gymnasts for the first apparatus final will be called to assemble 

10–15 minutes before march-in. Warm up will continue for gymnasts in subsequent finals, with 

gymnasts being called to assemble approximately 10 minutes before the start of each final. 

After all gymnasts for each final have marched in and been presented, gymnasts are authorised 

to leave the competition hall if their starting order allows it. 

Gymnasts will be responsible for being present in the competition hall at the necessary moment. 

2.9 Competition format and programme 

2.9.1 General principles 

CI and CIII will be held in accordance with the 2011 FIG Technical Regulations, including 

Section 2 for Artistic Gymnastic, the Men’s Code of Points (2009 edition, version 6), MAG 

Newsletters nos.23, 24 and 25, the Women’s Code of Points (2009 edition) and relevant WAG 

Newsletters, as well as other FIG technical directives. For CI for teams, each team may contain 

six gymnasts, with five to compete and four to score. In the case of ties, the tie-breaking rules as 

defined in the FIG Technical Regulations will apply. 

The LOCOG Gymnastics Manager will be in charge of the competition, warm-up and training 

areas. All instructions given by him or his team must be strictly observed (for example, in relation 

to marching in and out, etc). 

During all competitions, gymnasts, judges and coaches are strictly prohibited from using cellular 

phones and other electronic devices. 

2.9.2 Submission of written exercises (WAG) 

WAG coaches are asked to submit the written exercises (shorthand writing) of their WAG 

gymnasts at the orientation meeting, or, at the very latest, by 20:00 on 8 January at the 

Sport Information Desk. LOCOG will put all received forms in the WTC boxes. 

2.9.3 Drawing of lots 

The drawing of lots was conducted at the FIG offices in Lausanne, in accordance with the 

definitive registrations received and the FIG Technical Regulations. For the details, see 

http://fig2.lx2.sportcentric.com/events/5240. No gymnasts can now be added to the 

number of gymnasts declared in the definitive registrations.


2.9.4 Starting order 

A MAG and WAG starting order for teams and individual gymnasts (if more than one per 

NF) was established at the drawing of lots (see section 2.9.3) and has been included in 

this document. 

For CI, the starting order of the gymnasts making up a team and the starting order of the 

individual gymnasts (if more than one per NF) will be decided by each head of delegation. 

This starting order must be submitted to the Sport Information Desk 24 hours before the start of the 

competition at the latest (see Appendix 10 (MAG) and Appendix 11 (WAG)). If a NF does not 

respect this deadline, the gymnasts’ starting order will be determined based on the bib numbers. 

Each head of delegation must hand in the Confirmation of participation CIII form (see 

Appendix 12) to the Sport Information Desk 24 hours before the start of the respective MAG 

and WAG competitions at the very latest. For athletes’ substitutions or withdrawals, please refer 

to section 2.3.6 of this Work Plan. 

In consultation with the Technical Committees and LOCOG, the FIG reserves the right to apply 

minor adjustments to the draw and the starting order should the nominative registrations received 

or the final number of participants at the time of the competition generate organisational problems 

in terms of the training, podium training, warm-up and competition schedules. 

2.9.5 Roll call and announcements 

The first roll call will be conducted in the warm-up hall 10 minutes before the start of each 

competition. The second roll call will be conducted at the entrance of the competition hall five 

minutes before the start of each competition. The gymnasts must remain in position and may 

not leave within these five minutes. Gymnasts are required to follow the instructions of the 

LOCOG staff. For details of the gymnasts’ march-in and march-out, please refer to Appendix 2. 

During competition, all announcements will be made exclusively in English. 

2.9.6 Qualifications (CI) 

For CI, gymnasts will be divided into groups, consisting of teams groups (for gymnasts belonging 

to the same NF) or mixed groups (for individual gymnasts) as per the drawing of lots. The 

allocation of groups into the various subdivisions and the starting order of the NF in the first 

rotation of each subdivision were decided by this drawing of lots. Subsequent rotations will 

proceed as per the standard rules should the nominative registrations permit it. 

MAG mixed groups 

MG1 MG2 MG3 MG4 MG5 MG6 MG7 MG8 MG9 MG10 

1 SUI LUX POL KAZ LTU HUN POR UKR AZE MEX 

2 SUI BUL CHI KAZ RUS HUN POR UKR ARM VIE 

3 EGY NED LAT AUS RUS USA CYP GRE NZL COL 

4 BEL NED UZB AUS CZE USA GER ISR IRL COL 

5 HGK TPE UZB AUT SVK CRO GER VEN JPN ARG 

6 JPN 

MAG working order for CI (subject to change) 

Apparatus Subdivision 1 Subdivision 2 Subdivision 3 

Floor BLR ITA PUR 

Pommel Horse FRA MG1 MG3 

Rings MG8 BRA ESP 

Vault CAN MG4 MG6 

Parallel Bars MG2 MG10 MG9 

Horizontal Bar MG7 MG5 GBR


WAG mixed groups 

MG1 MG2 MG3 MG4 MG5 MG6 MG7 MG8 

1 MEX CHN POR SWE GUA SLO RSA HUN 

2 MEX CHN UKR POL DOM SLO AUT HUN 

3 SIN NZL UKR UZB COL BUL GRE SUI 

4 ARG VEN AUS UZB HKG ISR GRE SUI 

5 BLR VEN AUS GBR CHI KAZ CRO RUS 

6 CZE LTU SVK GBR TUR PUR VIE RUS 

7 FIN 

WAG working order for CI (subject to change) 

Apparatus Subdivision 1 Subdivision 2 Subdivision 3 Subdivision 4 

Vault MG2 FRA MG6 MG4 

Uneven Bars NED MG3 MG1 MG7 

Balance Beam MG5 BEL ITA KOR 

Floor CAN ESP MG8 BRA 

At the completion of CI, a list of qualified and reserve MAG and WAG gymnasts for CIII will 

be published and distributed to all concerned in their respective boxes. In case of ties, the 

tie-breaking rules as defined in the FIG Technical Regulations will apply. 

2.9.7 Apparatus finals (CIII) 

The best eight gymnasts per apparatus from CI will qualify to participate in CIII, with a maximum 

of two gymnasts per NF and with three reserve gymnasts per apparatus standing by. Except in the 

case of injury, it is expected that all qualifiers will compete in CIII. As per the draw, the MAG and 

WAG working orders for CIII will be as follows: 

Working 

order 

MAG working order for CIII 

Rank after CI 

Floor Pommel Horse Rings Vault Parallel Bars Horizontal Bar 

1 1 2 5 6 3 4 

2 5 1 3 7 1 8 

3 7 3 1 2 7 5 

4 4 7 7 8 5 3 

5 3 5 8 3 4 1 

6 6 8 6 5 6 7 

7 2 4 4 4 8 2 

8 8 6 2 1 2 6 

Working 

order 

WAG working order for CIII 

Rank after CI 

Vault Uneven Bars Balance Beam Floor 

1 6 2 1 5 

2 7 1 7 8 

3 8 8 6 2 

4 2 4 4 6 

5 5 6 8 4 

6 4 5 2 3 

7 3 7 5 1 

8 1 3 3 7


2.10 Ceremonies 

The awards ceremonies will be held as per the enclosed schedule, and will be carried out in 

accordance with the FIG and IOC Regulations for Award Ceremonies. The national flags of the 

top three gymnasts/teams will be hoisted and the national anthem of the winning gymnast/team 

will be played. Gymnasts are required to wear their national tracksuits for the ceremony, in 

accordance with IOC rather than FIG regulations. 

The gymnasts requested to attend the awards ceremonies and the awards made to them will be 

as follows: 

Awards ceremonies: presentations and acknowledgements 

Competition Gymnast/team by rank Presentation and acknowledgment 

CI 

Teams ranked 1st–3rd 

Team ranked 4th 

Medal presentation, 

London 2012 qualification acknowledgement 

London 2012 qualification acknowledgement 

CIII (per apparatus) Gymnasts ranked 1st–3rd Medal presentation 

The following awards will be granted to the top eight gymnasts in each apparatus final: 

Gymnast by rank 

1st 

2nd 

3rd 

4th–8th 

Awards for apparatus finals 

Award 

Gold medal, diploma 

Silver medal, diploma 

Bronze medal, diploma 

Diploma 

NFs are asked to ensure that their medallists arrive in time for the line-up before each ceremony. 

2.11 FIG-certified equipment 

The FIG-certified manufacturer supplier for the event will be Gymnova. Please refer to Appendix 

19 for the complete List of apparatus used, including the certified product names and article 

numbers. Apparatus controls will be conducted as per the enclosed schedule. 

2.12 Judges’ Panels, R judges and Jury of Appeal 

2.12.1 Judges 

Participating NFs must provide a minimum of one judge (category I–III) in order for their 

gymnasts to be eligible to take part in the event. Failure to provide a judge will result in a fine 

of GBP2,000, payable by the NF to LOCOG. 

All judges will be required to attend all judges’ meetings and instruction. Failure to do so may 

result in exclusion from Judges’ Panels. Normal FIG judging attire should be worn for the event. 

For details of the judges’ march-in and march-out, please refer to Appendix 2.


2.12.2 D judges 

The following Apparatus Supervisors, D1 and D2 MAG and WAG judges and reserves have 

been drawn/appointed by the MTC and WTC: 

MAG D judges 

Apparatus D1 D2 

Floor J Rocha (POR) D Grecu (ROU) 

Pommel Horse A Coussement (BEL) Y Goto (JPN) 

Rings P Szyjko (AUS) A Mitckevichs (LAT) 

Vault E Salanitro (ARG) J Hartung (USA) 

Parallel Bars N Provias (GRE) J Toth (AUT) 

Horizontal Bar H Albrecht (GER) G Salazar (MEX) 

WAG D judges 

Apparatus D1 D2 

Vault C Hamilton (USA) T Dobreva (BUL) 

Uneven Bars P Mao (CHN) R Leeworthy (GBR) 

Balance Beam J Gratt (AUT) A Enslow (NZL) 

Floor O Shai (ISR) H Liskarova (CZE) 

Reserves 

H Lario (ARG), S Klaesberg (GER) 

Although the D judges are appointed (nominated) by the FIG Presidential Commission, they will 

be ‘labelled’ according to their nationality – they will be presented as representing their NF on 

scoreboards, on printed judges’ lists and results, in TV graphics and suchlike, but they will not be 

counted in the number of judges. 

2.12.3 R judges 

The following MAG and WAG R judges and reserves have been assigned: 

R judges 

Role MAG WAG 

R judges 

Dmitri Andreev (RUS) 

Daniel Bachmann (USA) 

Denis Donaghue (IRL) 

Jens Hummel (SWE) 

Ho-Sik Lee (KOR) 

Chenfei Pan (CHN) 

Augustin Pop (ROU) 

Andreas Strupler (SUI) 

Galina Barkova (KAZ) 

Inge Funk (GER) 

Trisha Maree Hade (AUS) 

Mairead Kavanagh (IRL) 

Marie-Paule Hoffmann (LUX) 

Vera Kiryashova (RUS) 

Aksana Lesiva (BLR) 

Anca Mihailescu-Grigoraş (ROU) 

Björn Magnus Thomasson (ISL) – 

Tom Thingvold (NOR) – 

Jiří Urbánek (CZE) – 

Jacob Wischnia (ISR) – 

Reserves Mario Vukoja (CRO) – 

Although the R judges are appointed (nominated) by the FIG Presidential Commission, they will 

be ‘labelled’ according to their nationality – they will be presented as representing their NF on 

scoreboards, on printed judges’ lists and results, in TV graphics and suchlike, and they will be 

counted in the number of judges.


2.12.4 E judges 

The E judges will be drawn from among the present judges for each phase of competition during 

the judges’ meetings. 

2.12.5 Jury of Appeal 

The Jury of Appeal will consist of two members of the Executive Committee, one acting as 

President, and a third person to be designated in accordance with the matter of the appeal. 

In the case of a judge’s appeal, a person not involved in the decision of the Superior Jury and in 

the judging process of the apparatus concerned will be nominated. 

Jury of Appeal 

Role MAG WAG 

President Koji Takizawa Slava Corn 

Members 

Wolfgang Willam 

Walter Nyffeler 

other named on site if required other named on site if required 

2.12.6 National Technical Officials (NTOs) 

The Technical Officials’ Group Leaders will be Keith Brewer (MAG) and Lyn Fairbrother (WAG). 

The following NTOs will support the event: 

Role 

Judges’ liaison 

Time, line, etc 

Secretaries 

Reserve (on site) 

Reserve (non-travel) 

MAG NTOs 

Name 

James May 

Ross Brewer 

Nikki Hanley 

Colin Leigh 

Simon Moore 

Julian Niven Reed 

Lee Wools 

Jan Davies 

John Elgy 

Ian Greenhill 

Tommy McGill 

Sue Thackway 

Andrew Webb 

Dominic Siddall 

Craig Richardson


WAG NTOs 

Role 

Judges’ liaison 

Floor time 

Floor line 

Floor line 

Uneven Bars time 

Balance Beam time 1 

Balance Beam time 2 

Vault line 

Vault number 

Secretary – Vault 

Secretary – Uneven Bars 

Secretary – Floor 

Secretary – Balance Beam 

Reserve (on site) 

Reserve (non-travel) 

Name 

Brendene Hardy 

Debbie Morgan 

Carole Malone 

Sadie Makinson 

Sue Tredgold 

Pauline Smith 

Glynis Tovey 

Robin Leeworthy 

Karen Hofen 

Sally Flint 

Jean Morgan 

Christine Bowker 

Denise Woolf 

Maria McLoughlin 

Shirley Clements 

Christine McLaughlin 

2.13 Scoring 

Omega will provide the official scoring system for this event. The Omega equipment will be used 

for the data management of the start lists, scores and results. The list of gymnasts and judges will 

be distributed before each competition. Results will be distributed in accordance with the 

Technical Regulations and the Olympic Results and Information Service (ORIS). 

2.13.1 Directives for the restricted use of IRCOS during competition 

IRCOS (the Instant Replay and Control System) will be available according to the Directives for 

the use of IRCOS dated 10 November 2011. 

2.14 Inquiries 

Inquiries for D scores will be allowed, provided that they are made verbally immediately after 

the publication of the score or, at the very latest, before the end of the exercise of the following 

gymnast. For the last gymnast of a rotation, this limit is one minute after the score has been shown 

on the scoreboard. The person designated to receive the verbal inquiry, the D1 judge, must note 

the time he/she received it, which will start the procedure. Only accredited coaches in the 

competition area will be entitled to submit an inquiry. Late verbal inquiries will be rejected. 

An NF will not be allowed to complain about a gymnast from another NF. Inquiries for the E score 

will not be allowed. 

Inquiries must be confirmed as soon as possible in writing to the President of the Superior Jury 

(see Appendix 15), within four minutes (at the latest) after the verbal inquiry. Inquiries will require 

an agreement of payment of USD300 for the first complaint, USD500 for the second complaint 

and USD1,000 for the third complaint. If the inquiry is not confirmed in writing within four 

minutes, the procedure will become obsolete. 

If the inquiry proves correct and is accepted, the sums mentioned above will be reimbursed. 

Otherwise, the sums will be transferred to the FIG Foundation. Every inquiry will be examined by 

the Superior Jury. A final decision, which may not be appealed, will be taken at the very latest: 

–– 

CI: at the end of the rotation. 

–– 

CIII: before the score of the following gymnast is shown. 

For the detailed procedure, see the Technical Regulations (section 1, regulation 8.4).


2.15 Meetings and instructions 

2.15.1 Orientation meeting 

The orientation meeting will be held from 20:00 to 21:00 on 7 January in the media centre at 

North Greenwich Arena. Important information about the organisation of this event will be given 

by LOCOG and the FIG. The meeting will be held exclusively in English. 

A maximum of two accredited members per delegation, including the head of delegation or a 

substitute, must attend this meeting. As per the Technical Regulations (section 1, regulation 5.14), 

participation is compulsory. Unjustified failure to attend this meeting will result in a sanction of 

CHF1,000 against the NF, to be paid to the FIG. Judges may not represent their country at the 

orientation meeting. 

At the orientation meeting, LOCOG will distribute the gymnasts’ bib numbers to each head of 

delegation or his/her substitute. Gymnasts’ bib numbers must be firmly attached to competition 

attire throughout the competition. Sponsors’ advertisements on competition bib numbers should 

not be covered and must be clearly visible. The loss of a gymnast’s bib number must be reported 

immediately to the Sport Information Desk. 

2.15.2 Judges’ instructions, meetings, briefings, draw and podium training 

Each judge will be required to bring and submit their judges’ log book, and be present at the 

roll call. 

All meetings will be held at North Greenwich Arena in either technical officials’ meeting room 1 

(MAG) or technical officials’ meeting room 2 (WAG). Omega instruction for judges will take 

place on the field of play. 

All judges (D and E/R judges, line judges, timekeepers and reserves) will be required to be 

present at the following meetings: 

Judges’ meetings 

Discipline Date Time Meeting 

MAG 

WAG 

8 January 

09:00 – 12:00 MAG judges’ instruction and draw for CI 

13:30 – 14:30 Omega briefing for MAG judges 

10 January 09:30 – 10:00 MAG judges’ briefing 

12 January 17:00 – 18:00 

13 January 17:00 – 18:00 

MAG judges’ briefing and draw for CIII 

(Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings) 

MAG judges’ briefing and draw for CIII 

(Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar) 

8 January 11:00 – 13:00 WAG judges’ instruction and draw for CI 


09:00 – 09:30 WAG D judges’ roll call 

13:30 – 14:30 Omega briefing for WAG judges 

11 January 08:30 – 09:15 WAG judges’ briefing 


10:30 – 11:30 WAG judges’ briefing and draw for CIII (all) 

17:30 – 18:00 WAG judges’ briefing 

13 January 17:30 – 18:00 WAG judges’ briefing 

Attendance at podium training will be mandatory for judges as follows: 

Judges’ podium training attendance 

Discipline Date Time Location 

MAG 8 January A minimum of two out of three subdivisions 

WAG 


09:00 – 09:30 

D judges’ instruction and roll call 

(not mandatory for E/R judges) 

09:30 – 22:00 Podium training (not mandatory for E/R judges)


2.15.3 Technical Committee meeting and video analysis 

A global video analysis will be carried out by the respective Technical Committees as follows 

(for the locations, see the schedule elsewhere in this Work Plan): 

Technical Committee meetings and video analysis 

Discipline Date Time Meeting 

7 January 09:00 – 16:00 MAG Technical Committee meeting 

MAG 

11 January Accordingly MTC meeting and judges’ analysis of MAG CI 

13 January Accordingly MTC meeting and judges’ analysis of MAG CIII 

7 January 10:00 – 16:00 WAG Technical Committee meeting 

WAG 

12 January 11:30 onwards WTC meeting and judges’ analysis of WAG CI 

13 January 16:00 – 17:30 WTC meeting and judges’ analysis of WAG CIII – 1 

2.15.4 Omega instruction 

Omega instruction will take place as follows: 

Omega instruction 

Discipline Date Time Location 

MAG 8 January 13:30 – 14:30 Field of play 

WAG 9 January 13:30 – 14:30 Field of play 

2.16 Doping control 

Under the supervision of the FIG, doping control will be organised by LOCOG during the event 

in accordance with the valid FIG–WADA Doping Control Regulations. Doping controls may take 

place at any time during training, podium training or competition. 

2.17 Prize money 

No prize money will be awarded. 

2.18 Summary of remaining deadlines 

Remaining deadlines 

Type of submission Required submission(s) Deadline 

Paper forms 

Payment conditions form 

Visa request form (if required)* 

New elements form (WAG) 

New elements form (MAG) 

Written exercise sheets (WAG) 

WAG music submission form 

Immediately 

Immediately 

At orientation meeting (20:00 on 

7 January) or, at the latest, by 

12:00 on 8 January 2012 at 

Sport Information Desk 









Upon accreditation 

Electronic information Photograph for accreditation 12 December 2011 

Payments Accommodation costs* 14 days from receipt of invoice 

* As per letter sent to all NFs on 20 November 2011.


3. Operations 

3.1 Travel, transport and visas 

3.1.1 International transport 

Travel to London will be at each delegation’s own expenses. The FIG and LOCOG strongly 

recommend that each NF take cancellation insurance for their international transport. In the 

case of heavily delayed or cancelled flights, please contact the competition management office 

on the number(s) given in section 1.3.1 of this Work Plan. 

All delegations are requested to complete Appendices 22 (Travel schedule arrival form) and 23 

(Travel schedule departure form) and return them to LOCOG as soon as possible, and at the latest 

by 12 December, providing details of the arrival and departure of their delegation. 

3.1.2 Visas 

Please verify immediately with your travel agent or the British Embassy or consulate in your 

country if a visa is required for your travel to the UK. 

LOCOG will be happy to assist all delegation members with an official invitation letter, provided 

that the request is made on the official form (Appendix 21) by 12 December 2011. General visa 

information may be found online at www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/wheretoapply 

3.1.3 Arrivals 

The Official Arrival Day for delegations is 7 January 2012. 

3.1.4 Local transport 

Accredited delegation members who: 

–– 

stay at one of the official hotels; 

–– 

request their accommodation through LOCOG; and 

–– 

provide details of their travel arrangements to LOCOG by the nominative registration deadline 

will be provided with local transport from all terminals at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the 

official hotels (via the accreditation centre at GWT) on the Official Arrival Day and back on the 

Official Departure Day only. Delegations arriving/departing on days other than the Official 

Arrival/Departure Days will need to make their own arrangements at their own expense. 

A shuttle service will be available for the local transport of all accredited persons from the 

official hotels to the training, warm-up and competition venues, as well as to any other official 

activities and back as needed. Depending on the traffic, it will, in principle, be necessary to 

allow 30 minutes to reach the venue. Shuttle timetables will be provided to each head of 

delegation upon arrival, and will also be available at the Sport Information Desk and on 

display at the official hotels. 

NFs that do not stay at one of the official hotels, do not book their accommodation through 

LOCOG and do not provide details of their travel arrangements to LOCOG will not be entitled 

to use the event’s local transportation system and will have to make their own way between the 

airport and the training, warm-up and competition venues at their own expense. 

The transport office phone numbers are as follows: 

–– 

FIG: +44 (0)7711 090618 

–– 

Delegations and judges: +44 (0)30 2012 5963 

3.1.5 Departures 

The Official Departure Day for delegations is 14 January 2012. The operating hours will be in 

accordance with the submitted and confirmed departure schedules. Each delegation will be 

asked to confirm the departure details of their members at accreditation. A detailed schedule for 

departures will be distributed via the delegation mailboxes.


3.2 Insurance 

The FIG Technical Regulations dictate that all participating NFs are responsible for making their 

own arrangements to have the necessary valid insurance coverage against illness and accidents, 

and for the repatriation for all the members of their delegation. LOCOG and the FIG will not be 

liable in such instances. Insurance will be verified on arrival by LOCOG, so a copy of a valid 

policy or a valid cover note must be provided at accreditation. LOCOG is unable to provide 

medical or travel insurance. 

3.3 Accreditation 

3.3.1 General principles 

Accreditation identifies individuals in good standing from FIG-affiliated NFs participating in 

the event. It indicates and defines individuals’ right to access to the different zones as per their 

functions. All participants and officials are required to wear their accreditations at all times. 

Accreditations are personal and non-transferable. They are required to gain access to the training 

and competition halls, all official functions and the transport system. Access to the warm-up hall 

is strictly limited to gymnasts participating in the specific competition, in accordance with the 

warm-up schedule, along with their coaches, medical staff and team manager/head of delegation 

with access card. Accreditations are also necessary to pass all security controls. 

The FIG and IOC Accreditation Rules will be strictly applied, notably as far as the number of 

accreditations per NFs is concerned. Any additional person will be considered as a spectator and 

must buy entry tickets. No supplementary accreditations or observer tours will be available, 

except by written request to the FIG Secretary General. Please note that the function of judge 

cannot be combined with any other function. 

For media accreditations, please contact the FIG Media Operations Officer, Mr Philippe Silacci, 

by email at psilacci@fig-gymnastics.org. 

3.3.2 Accreditation centre 

The accreditation centre will be located at the training venue (see Appendix 1). The centre will 

be open from 07:00 to 23:00 on the Official Arrival Day, and between 08:00 and 18:00 on all 

other days. 

Delegations will be taken to the accreditation centre en route from the airport to their hotel. 

Late arrivals will be taken directly to the official hotels and will follow the accreditation procedure 

the following morning. 

To accelerate the accreditation process, each NF is invited to email a 45mm x 35mm colour 

photo in JPEG format (minimum file size 50KB) of each member of the delegation, along with their 

full name, to LOCOG by 12 December 2011. Each file must be named as follows: 

SURNAME_Firstname_Federation_DOB (e.g. BLOGGS_Joe_GBR_06_07_1990) 

Delegations that do not conform to this request may experience delays at the accreditation centre. 

If no photograph is provided, or if the photograph provided is not in the required format, there 

will be a charge of GBP10 for each photograph taken at the accreditation centre. 

3.3.3 Control and distribution of required documents and materials upon accreditation 

Upon accreditation, each head of delegation will be asked to present to LOCOG a valid passport 

for all gymnasts and judges, for proof of identity and control of nationality. The gymnasts will also 

be asked to present to LOCOG their valid FIG License for anti-doping purposes. Copies of these 

passports will be made by LOCOG at accreditation.


At accreditation, each head of delegation must also: 

–– 

Make any necessary payments. 

–– 

Show proof of the cover note or photocopy of the valid insurance policy. 

–– 

Check the correct names of their complete delegation. 

–– 

Verify the accommodation requirements. 

–– 

Verify the return flight schedules. 

–– 

Hand in a CD with the music of their NF’s national anthem (see Appendix 7). 

–– 

Hand in a 100cm x 200cm national flag (see Appendix 7). 

–– 

Hand in two back-up audio CDs of their gymnasts’ floor exercise music, including for each 

audio CD the name of the NF, the name of the gymnast, and the exact length of the music. 

These back-up audio CDs must be brought for safety and training reasons, and will be returned 

after the gymnasts’ last competition. 

Accreditations will not be distributed unless all financial and insurance obligations have been met. 

The definitive Work Plan and schedules will be given to each head of delegation at accreditation 

if needed. 

3.3.4 Lost or stolen accreditations 

In the case of lost or stolen accreditation, LOCOG must be informed immediately in order to block 

the accreditation. Lost or stolen accreditations may be replaced at the charge of the card holder 

(GBP100). Lost or stolen access cards will not be replaced. 

3.3.5 Control of medical certificates 

A list including all medical personnel duly approved by the FIG is available on the FIG website. 

Medical personnel seeking accreditation for this event who are not on this list must send a copy 

of his/her medical certificate/diploma, duly translated into English, to Mrs Chantal Steiner at the 

FIG offices (csteiner@fig-gymnastics.org) and must complete the Formulaire certificat-diplôme. 

Fév.2011 form, which may be downloaded from the FIG website or requested at the FIG offices 

as soon as possible (but at the very latest at the nominative registration deadline). The FIG will 

collect and record these certificates. Please note that without this document, the accreditation of 

the relevant medical personnel will not be released. 

3.4 Sport Information Desk 

A Sport Information Desk (SID) will be located at the competition venue. It will open on 7 January 

2012 and will be open throughout the event. The desk will provide a variety of services to teams, 

as follows: 

–– 

The dissemination of sport information, through sport publications and through discussions with 

sport-specific staff. 

–– 

The distribution of results, draw/start lists and other key competition information, including 

schedule updates where required. 

–– 

The provision of training schedule information. 

–– 

Assistance with the communication of key information from the FIG and LOCOG to teams. 

–– 

Information on transport services. 

3.5 Delegation mailboxes 

Delegation mailboxes will be set up at the Sport Information Desk (see Appendix 1). All 

information regarding competition, warm-up, training, meetings, transport and official functions, 

as well as FIG and LOCOG correspondences, will be distributed via the delegation mailboxes. 

A special head-of-delegation mailbox card will be issued to each head of delegation. 

This card must be shown by the head of delegation or their designated representative when 

collecting all information and results from their delegation mailbox. The delegation member 

designated to collect the information from the delegation mailbox will be required to sign 

for all information collected.


3.6 Delegation seating 

LOCOG will reserve 400 seats for accredited delegation members in the designated area in the 

spectators’ seats (see Appendix 1). These seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Delegates are requested not to sit in any other spectator seats within the arena unless permitted 

to do so by a LOCOG representative. 

Reserved places will also be made available to members of the press, radio, television, 

photographers and authorised officials. 

3.7 Accommodation 

3.7.1 Official hotels 

LOCOG is delighted to provide, at its own cost, bed-and-breakfast accommodation from the 

Official Arrival Day to the Official Departure Day at the hotels listed below for the following 

personnel: 

–– 

the FIG (single rooms) 

–– 

all invited gymnasts including the reserve gymnasts if any (twin rooms) 

–– 

one judge per NF in each discipline for which the NF has been invited (twin rooms) 

Official hotels 

Allocation Hotel Address, phone and URL Check in Check out Breakfast 

FIG official 

hotel 

MAG/WAG 

delegations 

MAG/WAG 

judges 


Docklands 

The Clarendon 

Hotel 

Marriott 

Bexleyheath 

Premier Inn 

Greenwich 

Ibis ExCeL 

2 Festoon Way 

Royal Victoria Dock 

London, E16 1RH 

+44 (0)20 7540 4820 

www.ramadadocklands.co.uk 

8–16 Montpelier Row 

Blackheath Village 

London, SE3 0RW 

+44 (0)20 8318 4321 

www.clarendonhotel.com 

1 Broadway 

Bexleyheath 

Kent, DA6 7JZ 

+44 (0)20 8298 1000 

www.marriott.co.uk 

43–81 Greenwich High Road 

Greenwich 

London, SE10 8JL 

+44 (0)1582 567890 

www.premierinn.com 

9 Western Gateway 

Royal Victoria Dock 

London, E16 1AB 

+44 (0)20 7055 2300 

www.ibishotel.com 

14:00 11:00 

14:00 10:30 

15:00 12:00 

14:00 12:00 

14:00 12:00 

Mon – Fri: 

06.30 – 10:30 

Sat, Sun: 

06:30 – 11:30 

Mon – Fri: 

06:45 – 09:30 

Sat: 

07:00 – 09:30 

Sun: 

08:00 – 10:00 

Mon – Fri: 

06.30 – 11:00 

Sat, Sun: 

07:00 – 11:00 

Mon – Thur: 

06.30 – 10:00 

Fri – Sun: 

07:00 – 11:00 

Mon – Fri: 

06.30 – 10:00 

Sat, Sun: 

06:30 – 11:00 

The cost of bed-and-breakfast accommodation for delegates other than those being paid for by 

LOCOG in all hotels (except for the FIG hotel) will be GBP85 per person per night, based upon 

a twin room. This includes venue accreditation and in-venue refreshments. For MAG and WAG, 

official delegations and any additional delegates will be allocated to one of the three hotels 

by LOCOG. 

Rooms have been reserved by LOCOG on the basis of the numbers submitted at definitive 

registration, and will be allocated based on the information provided at nominative registration. 

NFs are requested not to book directly with the hotel and to direct all enquires via LOCOG.


Personal expenses, such as room service, laundry, telephone, minibar and the like, are not 

included and must be paid by delegations before departure. 

3.7.2 Payment 

If not already returned, the Payment conditions form (see Appendix 20) must be completed and 

returned to LOCOG immediately. By signing the Payment conditions form, you agree to be bound 

by the accommodation terms and conditions set out in Appendix 6 of the Directives for this event. 

The submission of this form is only required to establish the NF’s details on LOCOG’s financial 

system. As per the communication sent out to all NFs on 20 November 2011, an invoice for the 

total cost of accommodation, accreditation and in-venue services will be issued after nominative 

registration. Payment will be due within 14 days of the invoice date. 

Invoices are payable by bank transfer. All bank fees in connection with these bank transfers must 

be covered by the NF. The transfer should contain the name of the NF and a contact person, and 

should contain the reference ‘London Prepares – Gymnastics’. Payments must be made in pounds 

sterling (GBP) only. 

Final payments will be non-refundable. LOCOG reserves the right to release any rooms for which 

payment has not been received in accordance with the above timeframe. 

3.7.3 Cancellation policy 

LOCOG and the FIG strongly recommend that each NF takes out cancellation insurance for its 

accommodation. 

3.7.4 Check-in procedures 

Once a delegation has completed the accreditation process, LOCOG will authorise the hotel to 

release the relevant keys to the head of delegation. On arrival at the hotel, the head of delegation 

will be required to provide proof of identification in order to collect the keys. 

The check-in times are listed in the table on page 27. Please note that while LOCOG has 

requested that hotels release rooms earlier in the day, it will only be possible if the previous 

night’s guests have checked out and the relevant room(s) has been cleaned. 

Delegation members wishing to charge any incidental costs to their rooms will be required to 

provide a credit card on arrival as a guarantee. 

3.7.3 Check-out procedures 

The check-out times are listed in the table on page 27. Delegations wishing to check out after 

their designated check-out time should make the necessary arrangements with the hotel on arrival. 

Any costs associated with this will be the exclusive responsibility of the delegation. 

In principle, a copy of the individual account of each delegation member will be available 

the day before departure. After confirmation, the balance due will have to be paid in full on 

check-out. Delegations will be responsible for all costs incurred. Personal expenses, such as room 

service, laundry, telephone, minibar and the like, must be paid by delegations before departure. 

3.8 Meals 

Breakfast will be included in the price of each of the official hotels, and will be served at the times 

listed in the table on page 27. 

Refreshment stations will be available in the athletes’ lounges at the training and competition 

venues. LOCOG will provide drinks, fruits, and snacks throughout the event for the judges on 

duty. Judges will be required to provide their own meals on all days. 

No other meals will be provided and LOCOG will not be offering a meal plan option.


3.9 Medical services 

LOCOG will be responsible for providing medical coverage and suitably equipped first-aid room 

for injuries sustained in the competition hall, the warm-up hall and the training halls. Medical 

centres (see Appendix 1) for essential emergency services, which will be staffed by a team of 

doctors, nurses and physiotherapists, will be available for all accredited personnel during the 

competition, warm-up and training periods. These centres will be equipped with ice, treatment 

plinths (couches), emergency paramedic equipment (including emergency resuscitation unit), 

medical supplies and medicines. 

Richard Budgett will act as the Chief Medical Officer for the event. For emergencies, traumas, 

medical treatment or request outside of the competition, warm-up and training times, please 

contact the doctor on duty at the 24-hour emergency department. 

An ambulance will be available on site, providing a speedy means of securing hospital treatment. 

In the case of an emergency transfer to hospital, the athlete will be taken to the nearest 

appropriate facility. 

The certified delegation medical team, responsible for the corresponding NF, may provide the 

necessary medical care for their delegation members under the provisions of their own licensing 

and liability coverage. LOCOG will not provide team medical staff with medical credentials, 

hospital privileges and/or liability coverage. In the case of emergency or medical treatment 

being required in the official hospital, or medical treatment for a delegation without medical 

staff being required, the LOCOG medical team will assist with the requests from the delegations. 

For the Gymnast injury report form, see Appendix 18. 

3.10 Questionnaires 

In addition to being the Second Qualifier for the London 2012 Olympic Games, LOCOG are 

running this event to test the competition and training halls, facilities, equipment, schedules, 

technology and results, and train its event staff and volunteers ahead of final preparations for 

the Olympic Games. 

LOCOG will be seeking feedback from all of participants at the event in order to help improve its 

facilities, services and all-round participant experience for London 2012. In order to do this, 

LOCOG has designed questionnaires for gymnasts, judges and heads of delegation, which will 

be available at accreditation and throughout the event. We encourage every participant to help 

shape the London 2012 experience by providing us with your feedback.


4. Marketing 

4.1 Media 

4.1.1 Professional media 

All journalists, photographers and technicians from any media must register via the FIG 

Media Manager portal at www.fedintgym.com/mediamanager. Only media representatives 

holding a professional press card will be accepted. The FIG decisions are definitive and cannot 

be appealed. 

When on site, media representatives must clearly wear their press credentials. 

4.1.2 NF media representatives 

The FIG will grant one ES-F and one EP-F credential to media representatives of the FIG-affiliated 

NFs, on request of the NF only. Applicants must register via the FIG Media Manager portal at 

www.fedintgym.com/mediamanager, attesting in good faith and in writing the identity and the 

position of the media delegates. 

4.1.3 Field of play limitations 

Interviews and mobile phones are strictly forbidden on the field of play. 

4.1.4 Mixed zone 

The mixed zone will be located at the gymnasts’ exit of the field of play. During competitions, 

including qualification, athletes must exit through the mixed zone. As the athletes enter the 

mixed zone, journalists have the opportunity to collect flash quotes. There is no obligation for 

the athletes to stop in the mixed zone, but cooperation with the press will be most appreciated. 

4.1.5 Warm-up halls 

There will be no media access to the warm-up halls. 

4.1.6 Press conferences 

The opening press conference will be held at 16:00 on 9 January at North Greenwich Arena. 

In accordance with regulation 4.11.14 of the 2011 Technical Regulations, participation for 

gymnasts at medallist press conferences is compulsory. NFs are responsible for the proper and 

timely appearance of the medallists at press and media conferences. 

The following gymnasts are required to appear in the press interview area: 

–– 

Teams: Highest qualifying team, and one representative from second-, third- and fourth-place 

teams. 

–– 

Apparatus: Gold medallists only. 

Other gymnasts may be required to attend press conferences at the discretion of the Venue 

Media Manager. 

Any NF that does not ensure that their athletes appear as stated above will be fined immediately 

for each infraction. The amount of the fine has been fixed by the Council in 2000 at CHF2,000. 

The cancellation of a press conference is the responsibility of the FIG Media Operations Officer. 

4.1.7 Photo and broadcast positions 

Photo positions and broadcast positions will be clearly marked. Photographers and broadcasters 

must follow the directions of the Venue Photo Manager and the Broadcast Manager at all times, 

and must attend the relevant briefings as required. 

4.1.8 Victory ceremonies 

After the national anthem, medallists are asked to turn together to face all sides of the arena, 

to wave to the spectators and to allow the photographers to take pictures.


4.1.9 Gifts, leaflets and promotional material 

Any distribution of gifts, leaflets and promotional material to gymnasts, FIG officials and members 

of the media without written approval by the FIG is strictly forbidden. 

4.1.10 Publicity and national emblems 

The FIG Rules for Advertising regarding publicity on attire and equipment must be strictly 

respected. 

4.2 Publicity 

As the Code of Points foresee deductions should FIG publicity rules not be respected, NFs may 

fill in the publicity form online if deemed necessary at the very latest by 7 December 2011 in 

order to have it approved. For additional information, please refer to the Publicity Rule Chart, 

which may be found on the FIG website under ‘Rules’. 

4.3 Cameras and video recording 

All exercises on each apparatus will be recorded on digital video cameras (IRCOS). In order 

to protect TV rights, personal video/TV cameras and recording will not be allowed in the 

competition hall (including from the spectators’ seating), with the exception of the host 

broadcaster, rights holder and IRCOS cameras. Pictures may be taken from the seats in the 

competition hall, but without flashes. 

In the training and warm-up halls, coaches may only make videos of their own team. 

4.4 Event websites 

Official coverage of the Visa International Gymnastics Second Qualifier for the 2012 Olympic 

Games in London will be available on two websites: 

–– 

www.londonpreparesseries.com 

–– 

www.fig-gymnastics.com 

4.5 Ticketing 

Demand for spectator tickets was extremely high and the initial allocation sold out very quickly. 

NFs were invited to apply for tickets through British Gymnastics. Further tickets may become 

available later in December through www.ticketmaster.co.uk/londonpreparesseries


5. General information 

5.1 London and the UK 

The capital of the United Kingdom (UK), London is the largest urban zone in the European Union. 

Covering an area of approximately 607 square miles, the city has a population of approximately 

7.556 million (estimated in July 2007). The UK’s official language is English. 

5.1.1 Time zone 

London operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 

5.1.2 Climate 

The average daily high in London during January is 43°F (6°C), with an average daily low of 

33°F (1°C). 

5.1.3 Currency 

The UK’s currency is the pound sterling (GBP, or £). Major international credit cards are accepted 

in hotels, shops, restaurants, banks and suchlike. 

5.1.4 Electricity 

UK electricity supplies run at a voltage of 230V and a frequency of 50Hz. 

Power sockets in the UK require a three-pin plug for power sockets. Teams should ensure they 

have the appropriate adaptors for all electrical appliances. 

5.1.5 Telephones 

The UK country code is +44. 

To make an international call from the UK, please dial 00 (or ‘+’ from a mobile phone), followed 

by the relevant country code and then the local number. 

5.1.6 Transport 

London boasts a comprehensive public transport system, which includes the London Underground, 

overland rail services, a large network of buses, trams and river transport services. For full details 

of public transport in London, see www.tfl.gov.uk.


6. Appendices 

List of appendices 

Category Appendix no Form reference Name 

Plans 

Competition 

Appendix 1 – Site plans 

Appendix 2 – MAG field of play 

Appendix 3 – WAG field of play 

Appendix 4 – Warm-up hall 

Appendix 5 – Training hall 

Appendix 6 O-GYM-GEN-04 Request for accreditation changes 

Appendix 7 O-GYM-GEN-03 National anthem and national flag 

Appendix 8 O-GA-08 New elements 

Appendix 9a O-GA-10a MAG – Request for apparatus raise 

Appendix 9b O-GA-10b WAG – Request for apparatus raise 

Appendix 10 O-GA-05 MAG confirmation of starting order CI 

Appendix 11 O-GA-06 WAG confirmation of starting order CI 

Appendix 12 O-GA-07 Confirmation of participation CIII 

Appendix 13 O-GA-02 Change of start list and withdrawal 

Appendix 14 O-GA-11 Vault number 

Appendix 15 O-GA-09 Inquiry 

Appendix 16 O-GA-12 WAG music submission form 

Schedules Appendix 17 – 

MAG/WAG training, podium training, warm-up 

and competition schedules 

Medical Appendix 18 O-GYM-GEN-11 Gymnast injury report form 

Equipment Appendix 19 – List of equipment 

General 

Appendix 20 – Payment conditions form 

Appendix 21 – Visa request form 

Appendix 22 – Travel schedule arrival form 

Appendix 23 – Travel schedule departure form

London Prepares series 

c/o The London Organising Committee of the 

Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd 

One Churchill Place 

Canary Wharf 

London, E14 5LN 

Switchboard +44 (0)20 3 2012 000 

Fax +44 (0)20 3 2012 001 

london2012.com 

londonpreparesseries.com 

© London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic 

Games Ltd (LOCOG) 2007–2011. All rights reserved.

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