National Qualifying Scores & Tariff Limits (Updated for 2007 Rule Modifications)
Grade 6 - Novice Level Competitions
This level of competition introduces competitive activity and provides experience of competition for those wishing to progress through the National Grading Structure or simply for those wishing to experience being in a competitive situation.
The emphasis should be on good form and it's recommended that no tariff be accredited for the voluntary routine to encourage this result. (No FINAL round will be organised).
Grade 5 - Intermediate Grade.
This grade gives the more advanced competitors a stepping stone into the National Grading Structure with more advanced routines and a tariff credited for the voluntary routine.
There is no qualifying requirement to enter this grade and competitors may progress to Grade 4 when their coach is satisfied that the competitor is ready and can perform the routine safely.
The main changes in 2007 are:
Some Qualifying and Retention scores have been revised, particularly lower grades and ages.
Tariff Caps hve been revised, and some age group restrictions introduced.
| 2007 Requirements - Age Group - Class | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | O15 | Men / Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Maximum Tariff | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | - |
| From Grade 5 to 4 | 47.0 | 47.0 | 47.5 | 47.5 | 48.0 | - |
| Grade 4 Maximum Tariff | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 4 to 3 (Note 1) | 47.5 | 47.5 | 48.0 | 48.5 | 49.0 | - |
| Grade 3 Maximum Tariff | - | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 3 to 2 (Note 1) | - | 48.0 | 48.5 | 50.0 | 50.5 | - |
| Grade 2 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.0 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | - |
| Retain Grade 2 Qualification | - | 48.0 | 48.5 | 50.0 | 50.5 | - |
| To Grade 2 National Championships | - | 48.5 | 49.0 | 50.5 | 51.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 2 to 1 (Note 2) Set Score At Same Event (Note 3) | - | 49.0 22.0 | 50.0 22.0 | 51.5 22.0 | 52.0 22.0 | - |
| Grade 1 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.5 | 8.5 | Unlimited difficulty, there is no maximum | ||
| Retain Grade 1 Qualification (Note 4) Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 49.0 | 50.0 | 51.5 | 52.0 | 58.5 |
| To Qualify for Grade 1 M/L Incl. Set Score At Same Event | Mimimum 16 years of age during the competition year | 55.5 / 23.0 | - | |||
| To Grade 1 National Championships Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 50.0 / 22.5 | 51.0 / 22.5 | 52.5 / 22.5 | 53.0 / 22.5 | 58.5 / 26.0 |
Note 1) There will be no compulsory progression to Grade 3 from Grade 4, nor Grade 2 from Grade 3, the competitor may remain at Grade 4 or Grade 3 until they are confident to progress.
Note 2) There is no compulsory progression to Grade 1 from Grade 2, the competitor may remain at Grade 2 until they are confident to progress.
Note 3) The Validation scores must be obtained using the Grade 1 Set Routine appropriate to the Age Group that the performer will enter.
Note 4) Men/Ladies retention score must be achieved at previous years M/L National Championships, with required set score (23.0 in 2006, 24.5 in 2005).
Note 5) Includes tariff in Set Routine.
The main changes in 2006 are:
- All Grades -
Qualifying and Retention scores have lowered, and reviewed in April and May 2006.
| Final 2006 Requirements Class | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | U17 / U19 / O19 | Men / Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Maximum Tariff | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - |
| From Grade 5 to 4 | 47.0 | 47.0 | 47.0 | 47.0 | 47.5 | - |
| Grade 4 Maximum Tariff | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 4 to 3 (Note 1) | 47.5 | 47.5 | 47.5 | 47.5 | 48.0 | - |
| Grade 3 Maximum Tariff | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 3 to 2 (Note 1) | 48.0 | 48.0 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 50.0 | - |
| Grade 2 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.0 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | - |
| Retain Grade 2 Qualification | - | 47.5 | 48.0 | 49.5 | 50.0 | - |
| To Grade 2 National Championships | - | 48.0 | 49.0 | 50.5 | 51.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 2 to 1 (Note 2) Set Score At Same Event (Note 3) | - | 49.0 22.0 | 50.0 22.0 | 51.5 22.0 | 52.0 22.0 | - |
| Grade 1 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.5 | 8.5 | Unlimited difficulty, there is no maximum | ||
| Retain Grade 1 Qualification (Note 4) Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 49.0 | 50.0 | 51.5 | 52.0 | 58.5 / 23.0 |
| To Qualify for Grade 1 M/L Incl. Set Score At Same Event | Mimimum 14 years of age during the competition year | 56.0 / 23.0 | 55.5 / 23.0 | - | ||
| To Grade 1 National Championships Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 50.0 / 22.5 | 51.0 / 22.5 | 52.5 / 22.5 | 53.0 / 22.5 | 58.5 / 23.0 |
| Initial 2006 Requirements Class | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | U17 / U19 / O19 | Men / Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Maximum Tariff | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - |
| From Grade 5 to 4 | 48.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | - |
| Grade 4 Maximum Tariff | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 4 to 3 (Note 1) | 49.0 | 49.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 51.0 | - |
| Grade 3 Maximum Tariff | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 3 to 2 (Note 1) | 49.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 | 51.0 | 51.5 | - |
| Grade 2 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.0 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | - |
| Retain Grade 2 Qualification | - | 48.0 | 49.0 | 50.5 | 51.0 | - |
| To Grade 2 National Championships | - | 48.5 | 49.5 | 51.0 | 51.5 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 2 to 1 (Note 2) Set Score At Same Event (Note 3) | - | 49.5 22.5 | 50.5 22.5 | 52.0 22.5 | 52.5 22.5 | - |
| Grade 1 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.5 | 8.5 | Unlimited difficulty, there is no maximum | ||
| Retain Grade 1 Qualification (Note 4) Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 49.5 | 50.5 | 52.0 | 52.5 | 59.0 / 23.5 |
| To Qualify for Grade 1 M/L Incl. Set Score At Same Event | Mimimum 14 years of age during the competition year | 56.5 / 23.5 | 56.0 / 23.5 | - | ||
| To Grade 1 National Championships Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 50.5 / 23.0 | 51.5 / 23.0 | 53.0 / 23.0 | 53.5 / 23.0 | 59.0 / 23.5 |
Note 1) There will be no compulsory progression to Grade 3 from Grade 4, nor Grade 2 from Grade 3, the competitor may remain at Grade 4 or Grade 3 until they are confident to progress.
Note 2) There is no compulsory progression to Grade 1 from Grade 2, the competitor may remain at Grade 2 until they are confident to progress.
Note 3) The Validation scores must be obtained using the Grade 1 Set Routine appropriate to the Age Group that the performer will enter.
Note 4) Men/Ladies retention score must be achieved at previous year M/L National Championships, with required set score (24.5 in 2005, 23.5 in 2006).
Note 5) Excludes tariff in Set Routine.
The main changes in 2005 are:
Grade 2
Competitors are allowed to compete at any Grade 2 competitions, but may only enter for Grade 2 competition or Grade 1 Validation. To Validate the Grade 1 Set score and the Prelim score (total after 2 rounds) must both be attained, further note that a HIGHER Prelim score is required to qualify to Grade 1.
Grade 1
Qualification to Men/Ladies Nationals (and retention of qualification) increased as a result of change to nominating 2 moves for inclusion of tariff in Set routine
| 2005 Requirements Class | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | U18 / O18+ | Men / Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Maximum Tariff | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - |
| From Grade 5 to 4 | 48.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | - |
| Grade 4 Maximum Tariff | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 4 to 3 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | - |
| Grade 3 Maximum Tariff | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 3 to 2 (Note 1) | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | 52.0 | 52.5 | - |
| Grade 2 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | - |
| Retain Grade 2 Qualification | - | 49.5 | 50.5 | 52.0 | 52.5 | - |
| To Grade 2 National Championships | - | 50.0 | 51.0 | 52.5 | 53.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 2 to 1 (Note 2) Set Score At Same Event (Note 3) | - | 51.0 23.5 | 52.0 23.5 | 53.5 23.5 | 54.0 23.5 | - |
| Grade 1 Maximum Tariff | Unlimited difficulty, there is no maximum | |||||
| Retain Grade 1 Qualification (Note 4) Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 51.0 | 52.0 | 53.5 | 54.0 | 60.5 / 24.5 |
| To Qualify for Grade 1 M/L Incl. Set Score At Same Event | Mimimum 14 years of age during the competition year | 58.0 / 24.5 | 57.5 / 24.5 | - | ||
| To Grade 1 National Championships Set Score At Same Event (Note (5) | - | 52.0 / 24.0 | 53.0 / 24.0 | 54.5 / 24.0 | 55.0 / 24.0 | 60.5 / 24.5 |
Note 1) There will be no compulsory progression to Grade 2 from Grade 3, the competitor may remain at Grade 3 until they are confident to progress.
Note 2) There is no compulsory progression to Grade 1 from Grade 2, the competitor may remain at Grade 2 until they are confident to progress.
Note 3) The Validation scores must be obtained using the Grade 1 Set Routine appropriate to the Age Group that the performer will enter.
Note 4) Men/Ladies retention score must be achieved at previous year M/L National Championships.
Note 5) Excludes tariff in Set Routine.
The main changes in 2004 are that a HIGHER score is required to retain Grade 2 Qualification, also competitors are allowed to compete at any FIVE Grade 2 competitions.
| 2004 Requirements Class | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | U18 / O18+ | Men / Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Maximum Tariff | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - |
| From Grade 5 to 4 | 48.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | - |
| Grade 4 Maximum Tariff | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 4 to 3 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | - |
| Grade 3 Maximum Tariff | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 3 to 2 (Note 1) | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | 52.0 | 52.5 | - |
| Grade 2 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | - |
| Retain Grade 2 Qualification | - | 49.5 | 50.5 | 52.0 | 52.5 | - |
| To Grade 2 National Championships | - | 50.0 | 51.0 | 52.5 | 53.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 2 to 1 (Note 2) Validation Set Score (Note 3) | - | 50.0 23.5 | 51.0 23.5 | 52.5 23.5 | 53.0 23.5 | - |
| Grade 1 Maximum Tariff | Unlimited difficulty, there is no maximum | |||||
| Retain Grade 1 Qualification (Note 4) | - | 51.0 | 52.0 | 53.5 | 54.0 | 59.0 / 24.5 |
| To Qualify for Grade 1 M/L Incl. Set Score At Same Event | Mimimum 14 years of age during the competition year | 58.0 / 24.5 | 57.5 / 24.5 | - | ||
| To Grade 1 National Championships Incl. Set Score At Same Event | - | 52.0 / 24.0 | 53.0 / 24.0 | 54.5 / 24.0 | 55.0 / 24.0 | 59.0 / 24.5 |
Note 1) There will be no compulsory progression to Grade 2 from Grade 3, the competitor may remain at Grade 3 until they are confident to progress.
Note 2) There is no compulsory progression to Grade 1 from Grade 2, the competitor may remain at Grade 2 until they are confident to progress.
Note 3) The Validation score must be obtained using the Grade 1 Set Routine appropriate to the Age Group that the performer will enter. The Validation score need not be obtained at the same Competition as the Qualifying Score.
Note 4) Men/Ladies retention score must be achieved at previous year M/L National Championships.
The main change in the 2003 Scores requirement is a LOWERING of the scores required to Qualify from Grade 2 to Grade 1, coupled with the introduction of a requirement to Validate the Grade 1 Set. The primary effect of this is to significantly increase the length of the Grade 2 Competition day
| 2003 Requirements Class | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | U18 / O18+ | Men / Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Maximum Tariff | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - |
| From Grade 5 to 4 | 48.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | - |
| Grade 4 Maximum Tariff | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 4 to 3 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | - |
| Grade 3 Maximum Tariff | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 3 to 2 (Note 1) | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | 52.0 | 52.5 | - |
| Grade 2 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | - |
| Retain Grade 2 Qualification | - | 49.0 | 50.0 | 51.5 | 52.0 | - |
| To Grade 2 National Championships | - | 50.0 | 51.0 | 52.5 | 53.0 | - |
| To Qualify from Grade 2 to 1 (Note 2) Validation Set Score (Note 3) | - | 50.0 23.5 | 51.0 23.5 | 52.5 23.5 | 53.0 23.5 | - |
| Grade 1 Maximum Tariff | Unlimited difficulty, there is no maximum | |||||
| Retain Grade 1 Qualification (Note 4) | - | 51.0 | 52.0 | 53.5 | 54.0 | 59.0 / 24.5 |
| To Qualify for Grade 1 M/L Incl. Set Score At Same Event | Mimimum 14 years of age during the competition year | 58.0 / 24.5 | 57.5 / 24.5 | - | ||
| To Grade 1 National Championships Incl. Set Score At Same Event | - | 52.0 / 24.0 | 53.0 / 24.0 | 54.5 / 24.0 | 55.0 / 24.0 | 59.0 / 24.5 |
Note 1) There will be no compulsory progression to Grade 2 from Grade 3, the competitor may remain at Grade 3 until they are confident to progress.
Note 2) There is no compulsory progression to Grade 1 from Grade 2, the competitor may remain at Grade 2 until they are confident to progress.
Note 3) The Validation score must be obtained using the Grade 1 Set Routine appropriate to the Age Group that the performer will enter. The Validation score need not be obtained at the same Competition as the Qualifying Score.
Note 4) Men/Ladies retention score must be achieved at previous year M/L National Championships.
| 2001 Requirements Class | U9 | U11 | U13 | U15 | U18 / O18+ | Men / Ladies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Maximum Tariff | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - |
| From Grade 5 to 4 | 48.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | - |
| Grade 4 Maximum Tariff | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | - |
| From Grade 4 to 3 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | - |
| Grade 3 Maximum Tariff | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | - |
| From Grade 3 to 2 (Note 1) | 50.5 | 50.5 | 51.5 | 52.0 | 52.5 | - |
| Grade 2 Maximum Tariff | - | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | - |
| Retain Grade 2 Qualification | - | 49.0 | 50.0 | 51.5 | 52.0 | - |
| To Grade 2 National Championships | - | 50.0 | 51.0 | 52.5 | 53.0 | - |
| From Grade 2 to 1 (Note 2) Incl. Set Score At Same Event | - | 51.0 / 23.5 | 52.0 / 23.5 | 53.5 / 23.5 | 54.0 / 23.5 | - |
| Grade 1 Maximum Tariff | Unlimited difficulty, there is no maximum | |||||
| Retain Grade 1 Qualification (Note 3) | - | 51.0 | 52.0 | 53.5 | 54.0 | 59.0 / 24.5 |
| To Qualify for Grade 1 M/L Incl. Set Score At Same Event | Mimimum 14 years of age during the competition year | 58.0 / 24.5 | 57.5 / 24.5 | - | ||
| To Grade 1 National Championships Incl. Set Score At Same Event | - | 52.0 / 24.0 | 53.0 / 24.0 | 54.5 / 24.0 | 55.0 / 24.0 | 59.0 / 24.5 |
Note 1) There will be no compulsory progression to Grade 2 from Grade 3, the competitor may remain at Grade 3 until they are confident to progress.
Note 2) There is no compulsory progression to Grade 1 from Grade 2, the competitor may remain at Grade 2 until they are confident to progress.
Note 3) Men/Ladies retention score must be achieved at previous year M/L National Championships.