FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUE

2019-2021 CODE OF POINTS

ParkourApproved by the FIG Executive Committee October 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 32.

3.

4.

ATHLETES (TRACEUR) .............................................................................................................. 4
2.1

Safety .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2

Dress Code ........................................................................................................................... 4

COMPETITION RULES ................................................................................................................ 5
3.1

Speed.................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2

Freestyle ............................................................................................................................... 6JUDGING AND JUDGES ............................................................................................................. 6
4.1

Judging criteria ...................................................................................................................... 64.2

Scoring scale and points ....................................................................................................... 7

4.3

Dress Code for judges ........................................................................................................... 7

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The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) Parkour Commission is pleased to present theCode of Points for implementation from the 1st January 2019. The Code is guided by the current FIG
Statutes, Technical Regulations, Section 1 (General Regulations), and the Technical Regulations,Section 7 (Special Regulations for Parkour) and should be read in conjunction with these documents.
The primary purpose of the Code of Points is to:–Provide an objective means of evaluating Parkour competitions at all levels of regional, national,and international competitions.

–Standardize the judging for Speed and Freestyle at FIG official competitions in Qualifications,Semi-finals (Speed) and Finals.

–Assure the identification of the best athletes in any competition.

–Guide coaches and athletes.

Acknowledgement to the members of the Parkour Commission
Charles Perrière

FRA

President

Benjamin Cork

AUS

MemberNicolas Fischer

SUI

MemberKazuyoshi Hariya

JPN

MemberPlutarque Vodounou

BEN

MemberMichel Boutard

FRA

MemberMicaela Buono Pugh

ARG

Athletes’ representative

Editing:
Jakub Koslacz

FIG Sports Manager in charge of Parkour

Claudia Schönsleben FIG Sports Manager responsible for Rules and Regulations
Steve Butcher

FIG Sports Director & Technical Coordinator

In case any statement contained herein is in conflict with the Technical Regulations, the TechnicalRegulations shall take precedence. Where there is a difference among the languages, the English text
shall be considered correct.

Copyright:
The Code of Points is the property of the FIG. Any translation or reproduction of the Code is strictly prohibited without theprior written consent of the FIG.

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1.

GENERALITIESDefinitions
Parkour (PK)
Leisure and competitive urban sport (outdoors and indoors)
Speed (PKS)
Competition format consisting of a timed run, where the goal is to go from A to B with efficiency, byusing specific Parkour moves to overcome obstacles.
Freestyle (PKF)
Competition format consisting of a run with style, fluidity and mastery, within a maximum time periodof 70 seconds, by using:–

Difficult and varied Parkour moves highlighted by the use of obstacles during a run.

–

Difficult and varied acrobatic moves throughout the run to show flow and mastery.

–Connections between Parkour and acrobatic moves

All-Around (PKAA)An all-around ranking list consisting of the athletes having participated in PKS and PKF.

2.

ATHLETES (TRACEUR)

2.1 Safety
Athletes must at all times practice and perform with complete safety and the highest degree oftechnical mastery.
The personal safety and risk assessment must be the highest responsibility of every single athlete.

2.2 Dress CodeCompetition
The competition dress may under no circumstances hinder the athlete in his/her performance andexecution and guarantee that all movements can be executed in perfect safety. Loose and additional
items are not permitted.
The competition dress may not show any text, symbols and drawings featuring themes of war,
violence, religion, politics, alcohol, sex and drugs or any other offensive subject. Sequins on thecompetition attire is not allowed and jewelry should not hinder the athlete’s performance or beunsafe.
Athletes may wear T-shirts, polo shirts leotards, sweater with or without sleeves. They are free towear shorts, short pants, sweatpants or trousers (must not jeopardize the safety of the athlete), andleggings. Attire should be clean and free of holes and not torn or ripped. Athletes must wear suitable
sport or running shoes at their choice. It is recommended to have a separate pair of shoes to train
and compete on the course.
For publicity and advertising and manufactures logos see FIG Rules for competition clothing andadvertising, Sections 2, 3 and 4.

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Penalties: Breach of the above-mentioned rules will result in a penalty of 2 seconds added to thefinal time for the Speed event by the CJP (Chair of the Judges’ Panel) and in Freestyle a deductionof 2 points from the total score by the CJP. The Technical Delegate must approve these penalties.
Medal Award Ceremonies
For the Medal award ceremonies, the athletes must wear their national tracksuit or competition attire
with national identification.

3.

COMPETITION RULES

3.1 Speed
3.1.1 Specific rules
Start and finish
The athletes must be ready to be called by the speaker to present himself/herself at the start-line
according to the start list.
When the speaker requests the athlete to present himself/herself at the start-line, the athlete must
do so without delay.
Failure to be present at the start-line later than 30 seconds (controlled by the ST judge) after having
been called will result in disqualification from that run.
The start-line and time judge (ST) will ask if the athlete is ready.
Starter says “Take your Mark”, “Set”, then fires the gun or signal. At “Take your Mark” athlete(s)places their feet behind or on (but not over) the start line. At “Set” the athlete(s) prepares for thegun/signal. The timing begins at the start of the gun or signal. A visual signal will also be given on
the gun or signal. In the event an athlete starts ahead of the gun or signal, each lane keeps its own
start and finish time by use of sensors, so no false start is possible.
Line
If an athlete steps or places any part of their body outside the boundary lines of their course, they
will be disqualified by the CJP after signal by the respective line judge.
Check-points (if needed)
Between the start and the finish lines, competitors must pass through multiple check-points in any
sequence. These check-points are clearly marked on one or a combination of horizontal and verticalplanes;If the athlete misses a check-point, he has the opportunity to return and pass the check-point
correctly. The responsibility for passing checkpoints correctly is entirely that of the athlete.
Immediately after the athlete has crossed the finish-line, the check-point judges (CP) signal to theChair of judges’ panel (CJP) in case that a check-point has not been passed correctly by the athlete.
Failure to pass correctly through any checkpoint before crossing the finishing line results in
disqualification of the athlete by the CJP for this run, after notice by the Line/Check-Point Judge.

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TimingTime is measured with a timekeeping system measuring in 1/1000th of a second. The time shown
will be rounded to 1/100th of a second, e.g. time measured: 20,349, time shown: 20,35. In case ofe.g. 20.245 the rounding shall be made in favour of the athlete, the time shown is 20,24.
Should there be no timekeeping system available or should there be a malfunction or breakdown of
the system, the time will be measured by the ST-judge, who in any case, will always measure thetime manually as a back-up. In case that the finish line is not near the start-line, the time will bemeasured by a time judge at the finish line. Manual time measurement with a chronometer must be
guaranteed at least in 1/10th of a second.

3.2 Freestyle
3.2.1 Specific rules
Start and end
The athletes must be ready to be called by the speaker to present himself/herself on the field of playaccording to the start list.
When the speaker requests the athlete to go on the field of play, the athlete must do so without
delay.
Failure to be present himself/herself on the field of play at a start-point of his/her discretion later than
30 seconds after having been called will result in disqualification by the judge who is also acting as
CJP.
The athlete must begin his/her performance upon a signal of the judge who is also acting as CJP,
the speaker or a countdown.
Timing of the performance (max. 70 seconds) will begin with the signal of the judge, the speaker orat the end of the countdown. The athlete may end his/her performance at any place of the field ofplay at his/her discretion.
The judges will not consider any tricks or movements for D or C after the 70 seconds maximum time,
but will consider E for evaluation of the final score.
TimingIf available, timing of the performance will be shown on a screen. An audible signal to the athlete will
be given at 60 seconds (warning) and a final signal at 70 seconds.

4.

JUDGING AND JUDGES

4.1 Judging criteria
Freestyle
The 5, 4 or 3 judges will judge the run of the athletes according to the following three criteria, bygiving the athlete between 1 and 10 points for each of the criteria. The maximum score is therefore
3 x 10 = 30 points. The judges may also give half points (e.g. 7,5 points).

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1. E Execution–

Safety–Flow–

Mastery

2. C Composition–

Use of the course–

Use of the obstacles–

Connection

3. D Difficulty:–

Variety–

Single trick–

Whole run

4.2 Scoring scale and points
For each of the above mentioned three criteria, the judges assign points according to the form below

Example of a final public/media results’ sheet
Criteria
Athlete

ECD

Total

A

7,5

8

9,525

B

46,5

6

16,5C

6

42,512,54.3 Dress Code for judges
The judges are free to wear T-shirts, polo-shirts or other short or long sleeves shirts. Judges may
wear pullovers or jackets. Men must wear long trousers or shorts, women are free to wear trousers,shorts, or skirts. Their attire must be free of any advertising and publicity. Manufacturers’ logos are
only allowed with a max. size of 25 square cm in total per item.

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committee may provide the judges with official T-shirts, polo-shirts or other attire which must beworn.

Fédération Internationale de GymnastiqueCharles Perrière
President of the Parkour Commission

Morinari Watanabe

Nicolas Buompane

FIG President

FIG Secretary GeneralLausanne, September 2020

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