judge Diana Gallagher

What we most need on the internet is more insight into the trials and tribulations of the Gymnastics Judge.

We need a blog called – Fake Nellie Kim. (You up for that, Spanny?)

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In the meantime, here’s an entertaining and informative post by new judge Diana Gallagher:

First girl stands on the springboard in front of the low bar, fidgeting, ready to paste on that big nervous smile as soon as you raise your hand and mispronounce her name. You didn’t see her warm up, but you hope that her routine has all of the requirements and all of the value parts. If not, that’s more math for you …

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Let us speak, you and I, on the question of bias. The parents of the gymnastics I coach ask me if there’s any advantage in being younger, or cuter, or having better scores from the previous events on your scorecard.

Another new judge summed it up well: “I’m too busy making sure I don’t miss anything to be biased.” …

read the guest post on Couch Gymnast