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- Aug 26, 2017
With the new +5/-5 system, I think it would be of ISU's interest to sit down all judges after an event for overview session where:
1) a random element is selected e.g. a specific jump or spin
2) compare that element performed by the top three skaters
3) have each judge provide a reason for why they gave the GOE they gave
Having this feedback after an event should help audiences better understand the system and lessen any frustrations that people may have. It will also help prevent judging bias: Knowing that a specific element will be selected and require explanation for their GOE can deter a judge from giving absurd GOE's. And lastly, we get to know the judges better. Giving judges more public appearance and connection with the audience is 1) appreciation of their hard work 2) make judges aware that their actions are being watched
I feel like a short video like this could have benefits for viewing and judging purposes. Look at soccer, they've got playbacks and hosts that discuss technique after the game. We rarely get that with figure skating. With youtube being the main platform for free media consumption, ISU has no excuse for not creating such videos.
1) a random element is selected e.g. a specific jump or spin
2) compare that element performed by the top three skaters
3) have each judge provide a reason for why they gave the GOE they gave
Having this feedback after an event should help audiences better understand the system and lessen any frustrations that people may have. It will also help prevent judging bias: Knowing that a specific element will be selected and require explanation for their GOE can deter a judge from giving absurd GOE's. And lastly, we get to know the judges better. Giving judges more public appearance and connection with the audience is 1) appreciation of their hard work 2) make judges aware that their actions are being watched
I feel like a short video like this could have benefits for viewing and judging purposes. Look at soccer, they've got playbacks and hosts that discuss technique after the game. We rarely get that with figure skating. With youtube being the main platform for free media consumption, ISU has no excuse for not creating such videos.