Can the high bar be raised for a tall gymnast?

Yes. In line with the Cycle 16 FIG Code of Points (2025-2028), an extra 5 cm increase of the high bar can be requested for any gymnast whose feet still touch the mats during the exercise.

• The request must be made at the time of entry.
• It must then be verified during training by the Chair of the Superior Jury or a member of the Superior Jury.
• Raising the bars without authorisation is penalised under FIG regulations.

Unless stated otherwise, apparatus at British Gymnastics national events is to current FIG specifications (with GB modifications where applicable), and only apparatus supplied at the request of the Women's Technical Committee may be used.