Unpopular opinion: I don’t believe in ties in gymnastics. In a subjectively judged sport, judges should first and foremost be
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Judges Inquiry: 9 Ways to Improve NCAA Judging
Let’s face it, NCAA Women’s gymnastics judging has a problem with evaluating routines appropriately and consistently, but no one really
Read moreRecruiting Declassified: Recruiting in Elite
Every young gymnast hopes they can make it to the Olympics one day. Drawing a big 2024 on a canvas
Read moreA Day in the Life of a College Gymnast: Offseason Training
My name is Julianna Roland, and I am a recent graduate from Temple University. I finished my college gymnastics career
Read moreJudge’s Inquiry: Rejudging the Top 2 Teams From the 2023 NCAA Team Final
The 2023 NCAA team final was an exciting display of some of the best gymnastics in the NCAA, with defending
Read moreJudge’s Inquiry: She Never Got a 10. Should She Have?
With the increase in the number of 10.0s scored in the last several NCAA seasons, it feels like all the
Read moreJudge’s Inquiry: How to Become an NCAA Gymnastics Judge
One of the favorite pastimes of gymnastics fans is complaining about the scoring. Do you think you could do better?
Read moreJudge’s Inquiry: Breaking Down Every Perfect 10 From Nationals
There were four perfect 10s at the NCAA national championship. What makes these 10s extra special is that instead of
Read moreJudge’s Inquiry: Would She Really Have Scored Higher With a Different Leotard?
One complaint I frequently hear from gymnastics fans is that the top teams receive a “leotard bonus” when they compete.
Read moreJudge’s Inquiry: Breaking Down Every Perfect 10 From Regionals
At regionals, we had 11 perfect 10s, but as fans, athletes, commentators, and seemingly everyone other than the judging panel
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