1. Preparing for the online competition
We highly recommend you record your competition routine(s) on two phones:
your phone, recording via Elevien
another phone (e. g. your coach or team member’s), recording with the default phone camera for backup
This will ensure that a slow or unstable internet connection does not cause any technical difficulties with your participation.
To avoid recording or upload issues, follow these tips:
Check your upload speed using speedtest.net. It should be at least 20Mbps for uploads to finish within 5 minutes. A stable connection is key.
Create a test competition in Elevien, add yourself as a gymnast, and upload a video to see how long it takes (Elevien competitions are private by default)
If uploads take too long, switch to a location with faster and more stable internet (Wi-Fi or 4G).
Note: Before recording, please double-check that you have entered the correct number under the gymnast's name in the registration form. The routine must be recorded using the gymnast's account.
2. Recording routine
Once you open the competition in Elevien, you will see a "Record" button in the bottom right corner. Use this to capture your routine by placing your phone on a tripod or handing it to your coach or teammate. Once the recording is done, your performance will be automatically uploaded for judges to evaluate. You only have one take, so do not test the recording option before the start of the event!
Online competition - instructions (gymnasts)
3. Recording guidelines
The camera recording should be made from the side of the apparatus. Make sure that you are fully visible throughout the recording without any obstructions. Position yourself so that your entire body can fit in the frame, but not too far away that the details cannot be seen clearly.
If you are competing on Floor, make sure your body stays in the frame the entire time. Instruct the person who is recording you to move the camera as you move across the floor and to record the entire Vault (from the run-up to the landing).
The superior jury will award a final score of zero for any exercise that cannot be fully evaluated due to the poor angle or distance of the images, or poor detail of the gymnast in the recording.
Tip: Before pressing ‘Record’, tap the ‘Guides’ option in the top left corner to view the guidelines for filming each apparatus. (Currently only available on Android devices.)
