Module 4.0 Calculating the Final Score Learning Objective 4.0 To understand how scores are calculated to arrive at the final placement of skaters. Outline 4.1 Calculation for Singles, Pairs and Synchronized Team Skating 4.1.1 Calculating the Total Technical Score (TTS) 4.1.1.1 Calculating Jump Combinations or Sequences 4.1.1.2 Additional Elements 4.1.1.3 Innovative Elements 4.1.1.4 Scoring Jump Elements in the Second Half of the Free Skating Program 4.1.2 Calculating the Program Components Score (PCS) 4.1.2.1 Deductions 4.1.3 Determining Results in Each Event Segment Total Segment Score (TSS) 4.1.4 Determining the Combined and Final Result 4.2 Calculation for Ice Dancing 4.2.1 Calculating the Total Technical Score (TTS) 4.2.2 Calculating Combination Lifts 4.2.3 Calculating the Program Components Score (PCS) 4.2.3.1 Deductions 4.2.4 Determining Results in Each Event Segment Total Segment Score (TSS) 4.2.5 Determining the Combined and Final Result 4.3 Publication of Results 4.4 Summary 4.1 Calculation for Singles, Pairs and Synchronized Team Skating Once the judge determines the individual marks for the technical elements and for the five program components of the skating performance, then the technical and program components scores are calculated using specific formula and a set of rules. In addition, there is a set of rules to arrive at the results for each segment of the event, as well as the combined and final result. The calculation program in the computer does the work. This module is informational only. 4.1.1. Calculating the Total Technical Score (TTS) The following formula and set of rules are used to calculate the total technical score (TTS): Every technical element identified by the technical panel has a base point value according to its difficulty. Each judge assigns a GOE on a seven point scale: -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, for every technical element in the skating performance. The judging panel s GOE for each technical element is determined by deleting the highest and lowest GOEs and calculating the average of the remaining GOEs. This is called the trimmed mean and represents the panel s GOE for that element. The judging panel s score for each technical element is determined by adding the numerical value of the panel s GOE for the technical element to its base value of difficulty. Both these numbers can be found in the scale of values. The judging panel s scores for all the technical elements in a skating performance are added. Bonus points, if applicable, are added. This is the skater s total technical score (TTS) for the segment of the event. 4.1.1.1 Calculating Jump Combinations or Sequences Jump combinations are evaluated as one unit by adding the base values of the jumps, then adding the numerical value of the panel s GOE found in the scale of values for the most difficult jump. Jump sequences are evaluated as one unit by adding the two highest valued jumps, adding the numerical value of the panel s GOE for the highest valued jump and multiplying the sum of the two by 0.8. 4.1.1.2 Additional Elements Any additional technical elements exceeding the prescribed maximum number will not be scored in the skating performance. Only the first attempt, or allowed number of attempts, of an element is taken into account for scoring purposes. Additional technical elements may be evaluated by the judging panel, but the computer software program eliminates the repeated elements and the resulting value is 0. 4-1
4.1.1.3 Innovative Elements An innovative element, movement or transition may be awarded with a special bonus of two points. The bonus element is identified during the skating performance by the technical specialist and verified by the technical controller. The bonus is added to the sum of the panel s score for technical elements. To be awarded such a bonus the element must be totally unique and something that has never been seen before. The innovator(s) may continue to receive the bonus in subsequent performances until another skater or team performs the same element. 4.1.1.4 Scoring Jump Elements in the Second Half of the Free Skating Program In the singles and pairs free skating program the base values for all jumps and throw jumps started in the second half of the program are multiplied by special factor of 1.1 in order to give credit for an even distribution of difficult elements and to reward the risk of executing difficult jump elements in the second half of the program. When using touch-screen technology the bonus is automatically entered by the computer. 4.1.2 Calculating the Program Components Score (PCS) The following formula and set of rules are used to calculate the program components score (PCS): A judge assigns a mark to each of the five program components on a scale from 0.25 to 10.00 points, using 0.25 point increments to evaluate the quality of the skating performance. The judging panel s score for each of the five program components is reached by calculating the trimmed mean for each component as described above in section 4.1.1. The trimmed mean scores for each of the five components are added. The sum of the components is then multiplied by the appropriate factor. The resulting product is the program component score (PCS) for the segment. 4.1.2.1 Deductions There are deductions that can be applied to the total segment score (TSS) by the technical panel or event referee, depending upon the type of deduction. The following violations can occur and will result in specific deductions. Time violation Music violation Illegal element violation -1.0 for every five seconds lacking or in excess -1.0 for vocal music -2.0 for every illegal element Costume and prop violation -1.0 Interruptions Falls -1.0 for 11-20 seconds of interruption -2.0 for 21-30 seconds of interruption, etc. -1.0 for every fall (one or both skaters in pairs, any team members in synchronized team skating) 4.1.3 Determining Results in Each Event Segment Total Segment Score (TSS) Singles, pairs and synchronized team skating events are comprised of two segments: the short program and free skating. The total segment score (TSS) is calculated by adding the total technical score (TTS) and the program components score (PCS), multiplied by the corresponding factors for the segment, and subtracting any deductions. 4-2
SENIOR AND JUNIOR NOVICE Short Program Free Skate Short Program Free Skate Men 1.0 2.0 Men 0.9 1.8 Ladies 0.8 1.6 Ladies 0.9 1.8 Pairs 0.8 1.6 Pairs 1.0 2.0 Synchronized Team Skating 0.8 1.6 The skater with the highest total segment score (TSS) is placed first for the segment; the competitor with the next highest TSS is placed second and so on. If two or more skaters have the same result, the total technical score (TTS) breaks the tie in the short program and the program components score (PCS) breaks the tie in free skating. If these results are also equal, the competitors will be considered tied in the segment. 4.1.4 Determining the Combined and Final Result The total segment score (TSS) for the short program and the TSS for the free skating are added, and the result is the skater s final score (FS) in the event. The skater with the highest FS is placed first; the skater with the second highest FS is placed second and so forth. In the case of a tie in any segment, the skater with the highest place for the last skated segment breaks the tie. In the case of a tie in the FS, the skater with the highest total segment score (TSS) for the free skating breaks the tie. 4.2 Calculation for Ice Dancing The three segments of the junior and senior events are compulsory dance, original dance and free dance. The novice event is comprised of two segments: the compulsory dances and the free dance. A judge assigns a technical score (TS) and a program components score (PCS) to each of these segments. The compulsory dance segment is scored using slightly different types of program components than the original dance and the free dance. There are formulas and a specific set of rules to calculate the TS and PCS for each of the three segments, as well as to calculate the total segment score (TSS). In addition, there are formulas and a set of rules to calculate the final score (FS). 4.2.1 Calculating the Total Technical Score TTS The following formula and set of rules are used to calculate the total technical score (TTS). See section 4.1.1 for more detail. All compulsory dances are divided into sections. Every section of the compulsory dance has a base value. The required elements of the original dance and free dance have base values. A judge assigns a GOE on a seven point scale -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3 for every section of the compulsory dance. A judge assigns a GOE on a seven point scale -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3 for every required element in the original dance and the free dance. The trimmed mean or average is the judging panel s GOE for each section in the compulsory dance and for each element in the original dance and the free dance. The judging panel s GOE is rounded to two decimal places. The judging panel s score for each section in compulsory dance and each element in the original dance and the free dance is determined by adding the trimmed mean GOE to its base value. The judging panel s scores for the sections of the compulsory dance are added. This is the total technical score (TTS) for the compulsory dance segment. Likewise, the judging panel s scores for the elements for the original dance are added. This is the TTS for the original dance segment. And, the judging panel s score for the elements of the free dance are added. This is the TTS for the free dance segment. 4.2.2 Calculating Combination Lifts In the original dance and free dance, combination lifts are evaluated as one unit by adding the base value of the first two executed types of lifts and multiplying the result by 0.7, and applying the GOE with the numerical value of the most difficult lift. 4.2.3 Calculating the Program Components Score (PCS) The following formula and set of rules are used to calculate the program components score (PCS). In ice dancing, certain program components within a segment are factored to emphasize their relative importance. These factors are covered in Module 6.0. 4-3
A judge assigns a mark to each program component on a scale from 0.25 to 10.00 points, using 0.25 point increments to evaluate the quality of each dance segment. The judging panel s points for each program component are reached by calculating the trimmed mean for each component. The judging panel s points for each program component are then multiplied by the following factors. Please note that for compulsory dance there are four program components, and for the original and free dance there are five program components. For example, the following factors apply to senior and junior events: Compulsory Dance Skating Skills (SS)...................... 0.75 Performance (PE)....................... 0.50 Interpretation (IN)...................... 0.50 Timing (TI)........................... 0.75 Original Dance Skating Skills (SS)...................... 0.80 Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements (TR).. 0.80 Performance (PE)....................... 0.60 Composition/Choreography (CH)............ 0.60 Interpretation/Timing (IN)................ 1.00 Free Dance Skating Skills (SS)...................... 1.25 Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements (TR).. 1.75 Performance (PE)....................... 1.00 Composition/Choreography (CH)............ 1.00 Interpretation/Timing (IN)................ 1.00 The factored results are rounded to two decimals places and become the result for that program component. The four program component scores are added for the compulsory dance segment to produce the program components score (PCS) for compulsory dance. Likewise the five program components are added for the original dance and the free dance, and respectively produce the PCS for the original dance and the PCS for the free dance. 4.2.3.1 Deductions There are deductions that can be applied to the total segment score (TSS) by the technical panel or the event referee, depending upon the type of deduction. Section 6.3.2.4 discusses the responsibilities in more detail. In ice dancing, the following violations will result in specific deductions. Time violation Extra element Illegal element/movement violation -1.0 for every five seconds lacking or in excess -1.0 per violation -2.0 per violation Costume and prop violation -1.0 Lifts exceeding permitted duration Interruptions Falls (OD and FD) -1.0 per lift -1.0 for 6-15 seconds interruption -2.0 for 16-30 seconds interruption, etc. -1.0 for every fall of one partner -2.0 for every fall of both partners A fall on a required element may be further reflected in the judges assessment of the GOE and program components and by the technical specialist s assignment of the level for that element. 4-4
4.2.4 Determining Results in Each Event Segment Total Segment Score (TSS) A total segment score (TSS) is calculated for each of the three segments of junior and senior ice dancing events compulsory dance, original dance and free dance, and for the two segments of the novice event compulsory dance and free dance. The TSS is calculated for each segment by adding the total technical score (TTS) and the program components score (PCS), multiplied by the corresponding factors for the segment, and subtracting any deductions. For events with two compulsory dances, the total score for each dance will be multiplied by a factor of 0.50. The couple with the highest TSS is placed first; the couple with the next highest TSS is placed second and so forth. If two or more couples have the same result, the total technical score (TTS) will break the tie in compulsory dance. The program components score (PCS) will break the tie in the original dance and the free dance. If these results are also equal, the couples will remain tied. 4.2.5 Determining the Combined and Final Result The total segment score (TSS) for compulsory dance, original dance and free dance are added together; the result equals the final score (FS) for the couple in the event. The couple with the highest FS is placed first; the couple with the second highest FS is placed second and so forth. In the case of a tie, the couple with the highest score in the last skated segment breaks the tie. For example, if there is a tie between two couples in the FS, the couple who placed higher in the free dance will break the tie. If two compulsory dances are skated and both dances are equal in value, there are no tie-breaking criteria for the second dance. 4.3 Publication of Results Placements are published immediately after each segment is skated by all competitors. Following each segment, the total technical score (TTS), the judging panel s points for each program component, the program component score (PCS), the deductions and the total segment score (TSS) for every competitor are published. Following each segment, additional information is issued indicating the base values for all the technical elements, the GOE, and the points for each program component from every judge. The final result is published as soon as possible after the conclusion of the event. For each competitor this includes the final place and the place in each segment of the event. Also at the conclusion of each event the FS for each competitor is published. 4.4 Summary There are formulas and a specific set of rules for calculating the scores for singles, pairs and synchronized team skating. There is a separate formula and a specific set of rules for calculating scores for ice dancing. However, for all skating disciplines, in each segment of an event, a total technical score (TTS) and a program components score (PCS) are calculated and factored. When these two scores are summed they equal the total segment score (TSS). The TSS for each segment of the event are added together to comprise the final score (FS) for the event. 4-5