08. September 2009
Mie, Japan
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Judging in Rhythmic Gymnastics & and at these Worlds ...
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Bruno Grandi (ITA) |
*fig: -- Within an hour of arriving on-site for the 29th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, FIG President Prof. Bruno Grandi addressed the college of judges for this event.
Summoned by the President himself, the panel was reminded of the importance of these championships and the need to cultivate and maintain a positive image of gymnastics in order to safeguard its credibility and appeal.
A former judge himself, President Grandi knows how difficult that can be and is familiar with the dangers of corruption. “You hold in your hands a magnificent sport. Don’t ruin it!” declared the President sternly.
Summoned by the President himself, the panel was reminded of the importance of these championships and the need to cultivate and maintain a positive image of gymnastics in order to safeguard its credibility and appeal.
A former judge himself, President Grandi knows how difficult that can be and is familiar with the dangers of corruption. “You hold in your hands a magnificent sport. Don’t ruin it!” declared the President sternly.
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Grandi went on to add that like any judged sport, Rhythmic is constantly being re-evaluated to asses its Olympic status.
>> Intern. Judges, Competition I (rope/hoop)
In Mie (JPN), the FIG will be experimenting with 4 independent benchmark judges, whose scores will be compared with those given by the official panel.
They will asses execution and artistic content, while difficulty judges have the option of tapping into IRCOS by FIG to verify their scores.
>> Intern. Judges, Competition I (rope/hoop)
In Mie (JPN), the FIG will be experimenting with 4 independent benchmark judges, whose scores will be compared with those given by the official panel.
They will asses execution and artistic content, while difficulty judges have the option of tapping into IRCOS by FIG to verify their scores.
The experiment was developed in keeping with recommendations issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which disapproves of Technical Committee members holding multiple judging positions and evaluating their own scores.
Awareness and integrity were the key issues brought out by President Grandi, who emphasised his unrelenting quest to support his judges in their gruelling task; it is his belief that the new generation of gymnasts aspires to bountiful choreography and accomplished body expression over the outdated lure of harmful excess, which today has become a rare reminder of the revolutionised past.
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Awareness and integrity were the key issues brought out by President Grandi, who emphasised his unrelenting quest to support his judges in their gruelling task; it is his belief that the new generation of gymnasts aspires to bountiful choreography and accomplished body expression over the outdated lure of harmful excess, which today has become a rare reminder of the revolutionised past.
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* September, 08, F.I.G.
Judging at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
MIE (JPN), FIG Office, September 8, 2009: In an effort to continually improve its judging system, the FIG announced the trial of a new judges evaluation program. Throughout the 29th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships the FIG will be implementing a field trial utilizing four reference judges independent of the official artistic and execution panels.
Four judges, two for artistic content and two for execution, will evaluate the exercises of every gymnast and group performing in Mie and provide a reference score. The reference scores will be compared to those issued by the official panels. The reference panel is composed of long-time experienced brevet judges.
If the difference between the official and reference scores exceeds the tolerance allowed by article 3.2.3 of the Code of Points, official and reference scores are averaged. This is an experimental process that FIG is “beta-testing” in Mie and will in no way interfere with official judging.
The reference score will also be used for the new computerized judges evaluation to be conducted after each completion.
'The FIG is always looking for ways to improve ourselves and ensure “fair-play' for the athletes.” Said Prof. Bruno Grandi (ITA), President of the International Gymnastics Federation, “I am confident that implementation of this new system will not only benefit our athletes but continue to help with judges’ education.”
A similar test will be conducted in October at the 41st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in London (GBR), and in November at the 26th Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in St Petersburg (RUS).
* source: fig
Judging at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
MIE (JPN), FIG Office, September 8, 2009: In an effort to continually improve its judging system, the FIG announced the trial of a new judges evaluation program. Throughout the 29th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships the FIG will be implementing a field trial utilizing four reference judges independent of the official artistic and execution panels.
Four judges, two for artistic content and two for execution, will evaluate the exercises of every gymnast and group performing in Mie and provide a reference score. The reference scores will be compared to those issued by the official panels. The reference panel is composed of long-time experienced brevet judges.
If the difference between the official and reference scores exceeds the tolerance allowed by article 3.2.3 of the Code of Points, official and reference scores are averaged. This is an experimental process that FIG is “beta-testing” in Mie and will in no way interfere with official judging.
The reference score will also be used for the new computerized judges evaluation to be conducted after each completion.
'The FIG is always looking for ways to improve ourselves and ensure “fair-play' for the athletes.” Said Prof. Bruno Grandi (ITA), President of the International Gymnastics Federation, “I am confident that implementation of this new system will not only benefit our athletes but continue to help with judges’ education.”
A similar test will be conducted in October at the 41st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in London (GBR), and in November at the 26th Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in St Petersburg (RUS).
* source: fig