This article has been updated to reflect the changes in the 2022-2026 DP Code of Points. It has been modified using the new 2024 composition deductions. Have you ever watched a floor routine that looked amazing, but then it scored low? I know I have! Especially before I started judging, it just didn’t make sense! […]
This article has been updated to reflect the changes made in the 2022-2026 Code of Points. It has been modified using the new 2024 composition deductions. Your Level 9 gymnast hits her floor routine. Yes! But the score comes in lower than you both expected. What’s the deal? At Level 9, there’s a good chance […]
This post has been updated to reflect the 2022-2026 Code of Points. It has been modified using the new 2024 composition deductions. This Level 8 gymnast did a super clean floor routine! Gymnast and coach are thrilled, but when the score comes up, it’s not as high as they thought it would be. What gives? […]
Every four years, USA Gymnastics makes changes to the rules for the Development Program (Dev Program). The most recent rules changes took place in 2023. (Click here to read about them.) However, each year, the committees meet and determine if smaller-scale changes need to be made to address issues that have been brought up. Those […]
The 2024 Olympic floor finals ended in dramatic fashion. The “final” results were posted, the athletes were celebrating… BUT WAIT! A score inquiry was submitted following the final routine, and the resulting score change bumped Jordan Chiles (USA) from 5th place to 3rd place, narrowly edging out Ana Barbosu (ROM) for the bronze medal. So […]
