I know an improved scoring/skating system will be implemented starting next year, and it is largely decided and they certainly don't care about what we have to say, but, what tangible improvements would you make within the current scoring system?
Here are mine, some are more significant than others. I'm not expecting some major new scoring system so they are assuming the general scoring protocol stays the same.
1. UR/e/level calls are currently basically based on one person's decision while two others with a say...instead of making this the responsibility of 1-3 people, which can sway a skater's score up to 7 points per element (in the case of an UR on a quad) and have major impacts on a skater's score, especially in ice dance, I think we should allow the judges have a say if the technical panel cannot come to a unanimous decision. Perhaps the judges could vote and the skater would get partial credit based on the number of votes e.g. if 5/9 say UR, then 5/9 * UR value + 4/9 * non UR value.
2. UR/e jumps should not automatically be relegated to negative GOE. If we want to penalize them more, than reduce the base value. But it should be possible to get good GOE on a flutz. Perhaps this combined with 1 would make the judges more likely to call out URs, prerotations, and wrong edges.
3. No second half bonus! If there is unbalanced composition of program, take off from GOE! But we should judge the skaters from the quality of the program they put out, not if they demonstrate stamina.
4. Right now combo and solo jump GOE factoring are the same. Perhaps give combos a little bit more GOE factorization and base value based on what the combo is. Also same for step sequences, they are worth too little.
5. Not really about scoring, but reduce the number of elements BUT NOT the length of the program. Give skaters more time to show skating skills and transitions and more time to breathe.
6. Penalize falls more! Only -1? At least -2 or -3.
7. In terms of PCS, tell the judges it is okay to differentiate by component. For instance a 10 SS skater can also have a 7 in transitions, etc. Of course they judges should be able to back that up when asked.
8. Find some way to reduce nationalistic bias by selecting the judging panel in a way to minimize judges from countries who have a vested interest in the event being judged.
Here are mine, some are more significant than others. I'm not expecting some major new scoring system so they are assuming the general scoring protocol stays the same.
1. UR/e/level calls are currently basically based on one person's decision while two others with a say...instead of making this the responsibility of 1-3 people, which can sway a skater's score up to 7 points per element (in the case of an UR on a quad) and have major impacts on a skater's score, especially in ice dance, I think we should allow the judges have a say if the technical panel cannot come to a unanimous decision. Perhaps the judges could vote and the skater would get partial credit based on the number of votes e.g. if 5/9 say UR, then 5/9 * UR value + 4/9 * non UR value.
2. UR/e jumps should not automatically be relegated to negative GOE. If we want to penalize them more, than reduce the base value. But it should be possible to get good GOE on a flutz. Perhaps this combined with 1 would make the judges more likely to call out URs, prerotations, and wrong edges.
3. No second half bonus! If there is unbalanced composition of program, take off from GOE! But we should judge the skaters from the quality of the program they put out, not if they demonstrate stamina.
4. Right now combo and solo jump GOE factoring are the same. Perhaps give combos a little bit more GOE factorization and base value based on what the combo is. Also same for step sequences, they are worth too little.
5. Not really about scoring, but reduce the number of elements BUT NOT the length of the program. Give skaters more time to show skating skills and transitions and more time to breathe.
6. Penalize falls more! Only -1? At least -2 or -3.
7. In terms of PCS, tell the judges it is okay to differentiate by component. For instance a 10 SS skater can also have a 7 in transitions, etc. Of course they judges should be able to back that up when asked.
8. Find some way to reduce nationalistic bias by selecting the judging panel in a way to minimize judges from countries who have a vested interest in the event being judged.