SOMT Gymnastics Coach Certification Quiz

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Note: There may be additional rule changes for SSG 2023 that are not reflected on this quiz
This quiz must be completed every 3 years by all coaches wishing to be re-certified in this sport.

Email *

Name *

Which team do you coach for? *

What levels of competition does SOMT offer for gymnastics? *

1 point

Level A

Level B

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

All of the above

What is the definition of the Level A division? *

1 point

Routines for advanced athletes.

Routines for grade school athletes.

Skill list designed for athletes who cannot stand and/or perform without the assistance of wheelchairs, walkers, or spotter

What is the definition of the Level B division? *

1 point

Skill list designed for lower level athletes who can perform independently.

Routines for athletes who require assistance.

There is no level b.

What is the definition of the Level 1 division? *

1 point

Routines for athletes who require assistance.

Routines for recreational gymnastics, not for competition.

Compulsory routines that build on the skills in Level C (Level B at SOMT) and provide progressions for higher level routines.

What is the definition of the Level 2 division? *

1 point

Routines for youth athletes.

Intermediate level compulsory routines.

Routines for adult athletes.

What is the definition of the Level 3 division? *

1 point

Optional/voluntary routines with FIG “A” and Recognizable Gymnastics Skills. Special Requirements are listed for each event

Routines for athletes who require assistance.

There is no level 3.

Does an athlete have to compete at the same level if they register for multiple events? *

1 point

Yes

No, but they can only be one level apart. For example, a level 2 athlete cannot compete in a level a event, but can compete in a level 1 or level 3 event.

Do the rule books for each gender have descriptions of the routines for each event and level? *

1 point

Yes

Maybe

Does the Level A balance beam event utilize-- *

1 point

A line on the floor that represents the beam.

A raised beam.

Does the Level B balance beam event utilize-- *

1 point

A line on the floor that represents the beam.

A wide beam.

At the SOMT State Summer Games, which events for Levels 1-3 are different for men and women? *

1 point

Women can sign-up for the beam, men can sign-up for the parallel bars.

Men and women can sign-up for the exact same events across Levels 1-3.

Athletes cannot sign-up for events.

Required

Which of the following statements are true in regards to filing a protest? *

1 point

Protestable subjects include- A misapplication of the rules, a clerical error, a mistake in the final results, or a failure to follow a meet procedure (such as disqualifying a late team before the 10 minute threshold).

Non-protestable subjects include- Any judgment decision pertaining to violations or alleged violations of the rules, A decision made by the official(s) that does not involve misapplication of a rule, or terms and conditions of competition, whether a start is fair or legal.

If a coach wishes to protest, the protest must first be approved by the venue director, who may accept or deny the request.

The protest must be filed within 30 minutes of the game in question's conclusion.

All of the above.

Where can coaching guides and other helpful sports resources be found? *

1 point

Nowhere. They don't exist.

On the Coaches Education page of the Special Olympics Montana website.

On the games specific pages of the Special Olympics Montana website.

On the Training, Health, and Fitness page of the Special Olympics Montana website.

B, C, and D

Are there resources for deaf and hard of hearing available on the SOMT Coach Education web page and at this link- https://www.somt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Signs-Apps-for-Sports-SOMT.pdf - that provide universal signs and helpful phone apps for sports practice and competition? *

1 point

Yes

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