T3 Open

Below is information on rules, divisions, judging, structure, and everything about the T3 Open.

WHAT IS THE T3 OPEN?

The T3 Open is a structured, pool-based tumbling competition.

Athletes are grouped by Tier and Age Group and compete in a format, judged on Difficulty, Execution, and Creativity.

This event rewards skill, control, and originality in a competitive environment designed specifically for tumblers.

EVENT DAY OVERVIEW

Location: Flip City South | 625 Red Oak Rd.
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Date: March 21st
Doors Open / Check-In: 2:00 PM
Competition Begins: 3:00 PM
Registration Fee: $25
Spectator Admission: $10
Walk-In Registration Closes: 3:00 PM sharp
Awards: Immediately following the completion of all pools

Athletes must be checked in before 3:00 PM.

DIVISIONS & TIERS

Age Groups:

TIERS:

• An athlete’s tier is based on the highest skill they can perform confidently
• Athletes compete within their Tier + Age Group.

• All divisions are coed through Tier 4, Tier 3, and Tier 2.

• Gender separation begins at Tier 1 and Elite levels.

• Divisions may be combined for logistical purposes if numbers are small, but placements are always awarded separately by Tier and Age Group.

Cap Skill Rule

Each tier is defined by a Cap Skill (the highest allowed skill in that division).

If you can directly connect the cap skill of your tier to itself within the same power phase, you belong in the next tier.

🔹 Tier 4— Tuck Tier

Cap Skill: Running Back Tuck / Front Tuck

Includes: Entry-level division

Allowed

• Running back tuck

• Front tuck

• Front tuck step-out

• Single whip (no whip chains)

• Roundoffs

• Back handsprings

• Aerials

• Front walkovers

• Back walkovers

Not Allowed

• Standing back tuck

• Whip Tuck

• Multiple whips in a row

• Punch backs (front tuck out of a back skill)

🔹 Tier 3 — Layout Tier

Cap Skill: Layout

Includes: All Tier 4 skills, plus:

Allowed

• Layout

• Layout step-out

• Standing back tuck

• Whip chains

• Whip → tuck

• Whip → layout

• Tuck connections (tuck → tuck)

Not Allowed

• Layout → layout (direct connection)

• Full twisting (no fulls)

• Standing full

• Punch backs

🔹 Tier 2 — Full Tier

Cap Skill: Full

Includes: All Tier 3 skills, plus:

Allowed

• Back full

• Barani

• Arabian / Half step-out

• Layout connections (including layout → layout)

• Tumbling out of layout

Not Allowed

• Full → full (direct connection)

• Double full

• Double somersaults

• Punch backs

🔹 Tier 1 — Double Full Tier

Cap Skill: Double Full

Includes: All Tier 2 skills, plus:

Allowed

• Double full

• Standing full

• Front full

• Full → full

• Full → double full

• Punch backs (front tuck out of a back skill)

• Advanced twisting combinations

Not Allowed

• Double full → double full (direct connection)

• Double somersaults (reserved for Elite)

🔹 Elite — Advanced Division

Includes: All Tier 1 skills, plus:

• Triple full

• Double back

• Standing double full

• Double full → double full

• Double somersault combinations

• Advanced double full combinations

• No cap on difficulty

COMPETITION FORMAT:

• Athletes may perform up to 3 passes
• The best 2 scores will count toward the final total
• Athletes take turns, one at a time, until every athlete has completed the required number of passes
• Each pool receives a 15-minute warm-up
• Pools run consecutively until competition concludes

RULES:

• Each tier has a maximum allowable difficulty. (Elite Tier has no cap on difficulty)

• A pass can be performed from either a standing or running position.

SCORING CRITERIA:

Each pass is judged on:

Difficulty (0–10)
The level and complexity of skills performed.

Execution (0–10)
Control, form, landings, and overall cleanliness.

Creativity (0–10)
Originality, combinations, and composition of the pass.

Three judges score independently.
Scores are averaged per pass.

In the event of a tie, the athlete with the higher Execution average will place higher.

PLACEMENTS & AWARDS:

• Top 3 athletes per Tier + Age Group receive banners
• Placements are announced at the event
• Full score breakdowns are sent privately to athletes after competition

Scores are not posted publicly.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Athletic attire appropriate for tumbling
(No jeans, khakis, skirts, or restrictive clothing. Athletic shorts, leggings, compression wear, and athletic tops are recommended.)

• Proper footwear for inside the gym
(Outside/street shoes are not permitted on the competition floor. Athletes may tumble barefoot if preferred. If wearing shoes, they must be clean indoor-only athletic shoes.)

• Water bottle

• Payment (if paying at event)

Hair should be secured and no loose jewelry worn for safety.