Even boxing, a notoriously judged sport, has a 3 knockdown rule.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4742022_understand-sport-boxings-threeknockdown-rule.html
After 3 falls to the canvas, the fight is over. The falling boxer is beaten.
Skating could learn a thing or two from that philosophy.
Skating like boxing is a hazardous sport; skaters falling multiple times could be injured from the first fall(s) and should be checked out.
After Chan fell the third time, the ref could have had the music turned off, and he would be disqualified.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4742022_understand-sport-boxings-threeknockdown-rule.html
After 3 falls to the canvas, the fight is over. The falling boxer is beaten.
Skating could learn a thing or two from that philosophy.
Skating like boxing is a hazardous sport; skaters falling multiple times could be injured from the first fall(s) and should be checked out.
After Chan fell the third time, the ref could have had the music turned off, and he would be disqualified.