IGA maintains that wearing jewellery and body piercings during gymnastics and trampolining activities poses safety risks and is therefore prohibited under this policy.

This applies to all participants and coaches during both training sessions and competitive events, whether held domestically or internationally. Participants are required to inform their coach of any body adornments or jewellery and remove them prior to participating.

This measure aims to minimise the risk of injury to themselves, coaches, and others present.

For coaches involved in spotting or directly supporting gymnasts, all jewellery must be removed. However, when coaches are assessing performance or providing instruction without physical contact with equipment or gymnasts, they may wear jewellery.

Exceptions to this policy may be considered under special circumstances, detailed as follows:

* Jewellery that cannot be removed, such as rings or dermal piercings, must be adequately covered with protective tape to eliminate any potential risks.

* Newly pierced stud earrings should be covered with protective tape until they can be safely removed, typically after six weeks. Religious or medical jewellery, such as diabetes bracelets or Sikh Kara bracelets, may be worn, provided they are covered with a sweatband or similar protective item during participation to mitigate risks.

* Coaches must be informed of any medical reasons necessitating the wearing of such items. In cases involving religious necklaces like Christian crucifixes or Hindu Mangalsutra necklaces, no participant should wear them during activities due to safety concerns.