Qualifying Scores

These are the qualifying scores needed for progressing through the competition grades (2008)
These have been taken from the 2008 Competition Handbook, Revised Nov 2007.
Changes from previous values are in bold red.
Qualification into the new 2009 structure is in bold blue
Note that under 9s are no longer allowed to compete above Grade 5

* Including tariff value

Progressing through the grades
Grade 6	Grade 5	Grade 4	Grade 3	Grade 2
Novice level competition. No entry requirements	Intermediate level. No entry requirements	Enter when coach is satisfied the set routine can be performed safely	At least one qualifying score must have been achieved at grade 4	At least one qualifying score must have been achieved at grade 3
Voluntary progression to the next grade
At coaches discretion	At coaches discretion	At least one qualifying score must have been achieved in the previous 2 years	At least one qualifying score must have been achieved in the previous 2 years	The qualifying score must have been achieved and the grade 1 set routine has been performed to the required level at the grade 2 validation panel
Compulsory progression to the next grade
None	If the qualifying score is achieved twice	Competitors may continue at grade 4	Competitors may continue at grade 3	Competitors may continue at grade 2