At the Grade ‘2’ events in 2001 a new system of competition was used for the first time. This ‘Flight' system will be used in the 2002 season at all Grade ‘2’ competitions.

Here is a brief explanation:

THE FLIGHT SYSTEM OF COMPETITION

The difference between the flight system and normal competitions is that Groups are split into smaller subgroups. The first subgroup will warm up their set and vol., and then compete their set and vol. in programme order (i.e. no reverse order for vol.). This process will be repeated in turn by each subgroup.

Qualification will be dependent on a competitor's score after the set and vol. After all subgroups have competed there will be a final voluntary round for the top 10 competitors across all of the subgroups in reverse order.

The score for the final will be added to the total for the set and final vol. to decide the final positions.

Smaller groups will not be split into subgroups, but will still warm up set and vol. together and compete both routines in programme order followed by the final in reverse order.

This format means that competitors in big groups are not waiting around for long periods between routines, it is also more spectator friendly, in that both set and voluntary routines will follow programme order.

During the warm up periods competitors are guaranteed a minimum of four warm ups (2 for set and 2 for vol. as in other competitions).

NOTE: - If a competitor has not arrived at their panel before the first voluntary routine of their ‘Flight’ has started, they will not be allowed to compete. (Competitors are not allowed to change Flights)