Who is allowed on the field of play?
Rule- USA
- USA Gymnastics
- Women's Program
- Sanctioned meets
- Development Program and Xcel
- Gymnasts aged 4+
- 2026-27 Rules & Policies
- 2026-27 season
- Volunteers
Only:
- Competing gymnasts and their coaches, and only during the session they're competing in
- People directly involved in running the event, such as trainers, scorers, score flashers and runners
- USA Gymnastics members in their designated role: athletes, competitive coaches, judges, the Meet Director, and medical staff, volunteers and photographers/videographers contracted by the Meet Director
Also:
- At invitationals only, the Meet Director may allow injured or scratched gymnasts on the floor during their scheduled session.
- Children of coaches or judges shouldn't be on the competition floor unless they're doing a specific job, such as runner or score flasher. Coaches should arrange childcare unless their child is old enough to volunteer.
- Contracted photographers and videographers can't hold a second role (such as coach) while on the field of play.
- Spectators must stay in the public area.
Added 21 Oct 2026