A full in-depth guide into the rules and judging of T3!

T3 OPEN

SESSION + THROW DOWN

The T3 Open is a high-energy event where athletes of all levels step on the floor to showcase their skills. With structured tiers and a fast-paced format, competitors are judged on their ability to perform with difficulty, control, and confidence with absolute freedom.

FORMAT:

  • Athletes compete within their assigned skill tier and age group to ensure fair competition.
  • Each athlete performs 2 passes, with both passes counting toward their final score.
  • Each pass is scored out of 20 based on difficulty and execution.
  • Total score determines placement, with the highest score winning.
  • Awards are given immediately after each group finishes competing.

RULES:

  • Athletes must compete within the skill limits of their assigned tier.
  • All tumbling passes must stay within the designated tier restrictions.
  • Each athlete is allowed 1 redo, only in the event of a fall or incomplete pass.
  • Redo passes must be taken immediately and will replace the original attempt.
  • Redo passes may be different from the original, but must still follow tier rules.

ALLOWED SKILLS / TIERS

Tier 4: Tucks
Tier 3: Layouts
Tier 2: Fulls
Tier 1: Double Fulls
Elite: Triple Fulls / Double Back Tucks

Criteria:

  • Difficulty: The level and complexity of the skills performed within the athlete’s tier.
  • Execution: The control, technique, and cleanliness of each pass.

T3 APEX

1 ON 1 BATTLES

The T3 Tumbling League’s 1 on 1 division showcases the pinnacle of tumbling talent, where athletes go head-to-head in a thrilling display of skill, creativity, and athleticism!

FORMAT:

  • A coin flip at the start of each battle determines who performs first. The order alternates with each round to ensure fairness.
  • Athletes take turns executing their most impressive passes, aiming to outperform their opponent.
  • After each round, judges will indicate their choice for the best performance. The first athlete to secure 3 round wins is declared the winner.

RULES:

  • All tumbling skills are permitted, with no cap on difficulty. Tricking skills, such as corks, are excluded.
  • Athletes may initiate passes from a running or standing position, offering strategic flexibility.
  • Each athlete is granted one opportunity to redo a pass following a mistake or fall, ensuring a fair chance at showcasing their best abilities.

Criteria:

  • Difficulty: The complexity and challenge of the performed skills.
  • Execution: The precision, technique, and cleanliness of the performance.
  • Creativity: The originality and inventiveness of the skills, connections, and passes.

Judging:

We adopt a subjective approach to scoring, empowering our judges to evaluate an athlete’s performance holistically. This flexibility encourages athletes to push the boundaries of skills, creativity, and innovation within their passes, crucial elements in T3.

Our judges are distinguished by their diverse backgrounds in various tumbling disciplines, including elite athletes, seasoned coaches, and passionate enthusiasts. To ensure a comprehensive understanding and fair assessment of elite tumbling skills, each judge undergoes our rigorous elite tumbling judging course and assessment.

This system, designed to uphold fairness and promote excellence, is at the heart of T3’s ethos!