New season, new rules. Earlier this month, the NCAA released its updated Rules Modification Document with all the changes it has adopted for the upcoming
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Judge’s Inquiry: Determining the Real Winner From Past Ties
Unpopular opinion: I don’t believe in ties in gymnastics. In a subjectively judged sport, judges should first and foremost be able to rank athletes from
Read moreJudges 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 knows how to fix it.
Read moreCGN Roundtable: Elites in the NCAA
The US gymnastics national championships are happening this weekend (right now! Depending on when you’re reading this), and the start list features a large number
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 national champion Oklahoma edging out
Read moreCGN Roundtable: All About the New Programs Debuting in 2024
It’s time to start looking forward to 2024! There are three new programs that begin competing next year: Clemson, Talladega, and Utica. We gathered our
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 top-scoring gymnasts have reached perfection
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? Become a judge! There is
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 having to convince two judges
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. There is a perception that
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