fix the Gymnastics Code of Points

Andrew Thornton on Gymnast is doing his best to change the world. He’s far more thoughtful than anyone in the FIG.

Thanks!

His latest post asks …

what changes each of you would most like to see in gymnastics at this point in time?

Brainstorming, to get you thinking, Andrew throws out these ideas:

Reinstate compulsories

Have all gymnasts compete all-around again at world and Olympics

Get rid of the women’s age requirement

Get rid of the two-per country rule for all-around and event finals

Increase the number of gymnasts who qualify to all-around finals

Change the 3-up-3-count team finals format (and suggest another format)

Forget the new scoring system and bring back the “10”

Keep the new scoring system but reduce the number of skills required

Bring back bonus for originality and virtuosity

Give bonus for great artistry

Don’t require D level dismounts

Upgrade some of the multiple flipping skills on floor for men

Upgrade some of the swinging skills on men’s rings

Allow for connection points between swinging skills on men’s rings

Upgrade/downgrade any skill of your choice!

Have women do two vaults again and take the best score

Have women do two vaults again and take the average score

Reduce the angle deductions on women’s bars

Get rid of the full-turn requirement on women’s beam

Judges stop taking execution deductions that don’t exist

Get rid of “individual world championships”

Hold a full world championships every year

Go back to holding a full world championships every other year

Leave your own comments and counter suggestions on Gymnast – What changes would you most like to see in gymnastics?

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