1. Maximizing a Skater’s Potential Score: A Judge’s Point-of-View Presenter: Karen Howard Panelists: Benoit Lavoie, Nicole LeBlanc-Richard, Sally Rehorick *With Contributions from Andre Bourgeois, Beth Crane, Reaghan Fortin & Susan Heffernan Friday, May 27th, 2016 St. John’s, Newfoundland

2. Objectives: Increase knowledge and understanding of GOE’s by reviewing the criteria used by all judges. Focus on “quality” aspects of both GOE’s and Program Components. Look at how to “intertwine” GOE’s and PC’s to maximize points.

3. Session Outline 1. Welcome, Introductions and Objectives (10 min) 2. Power Point Presentation: (30 min) -Determination of GOE -Positive Aspects Guidelines -The Math of the GOE -“Balance” and PC’s *Video Examples 3. Panel Discussion (15 min) 4. Questions from the Floor (10 min) 5. Closing Remarks (5 min)

4. Determination of GOE: Judges watch an element and assess the various phases. Judges evaluate the quality of an element compared to the criteria for Base Value. Judges identify any positive aspects that would increase the Base Value of the element. Judges then apply reductions for specific errors and arrive at a final GOE for that element.

5. GOE Assessment: To arrive at a GOE, each PHASE of an element is assessed… JumpsSpinsTwizzlesLifts Preparation Take-offEntry Lift Action FlightRotation Flight LandingExit

6. The Full Range of GOE’s…Key Words +3 +2 +1 Excellent/Outstanding Very Good Good 0Satisfactory -2 -3 Mediocre Poor Very Poor Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement

7. Positive aspects of all elements need to be rewarded to recognize superior quality of elements. Each season, the ISU publishes a chart that gives judges guidelines on when Positive GOE’s should be awarded. *check websites on a regular basis! Positive GOE’s can and should be awarded at all levels. Just because a skater is in a Juvenile category is no reason that they cannot receive a +1 or a +2 for an element in their program if warranted. Positive GOE’s:

8. Positive Aspects Guidelines

9. GOE Reductions: Specific criteria for how errors should be reflected in the GOE. “Error Reductions” may be for a single error or a combination of errors: Single Errors Fall GOE reduced by - 3 Step outGOE reduced by - 2 to - 3 Multiple Errors GOE Reduction Poor take-off- 1 to - 2 Touch down with one hand- 1 Loss of flow on landing- 1 to - 2 Total GOE Reductions - 3 maximum

10. Reductions Guidelines

11. Refer to chart in latest ISU Communications each season for direction on the criteria/application of positive GOEs. *check websites on a regular basis! Base Value (Double Lutz) = 0 Positive Features (4 bullets) =+2 Error Reduction (Fall) =- 3 Final GOE=- 1 Establishing the Final GOE:

12. Positive Aspects Guidelines… P.S.-“We’re talking about quality …and it isn’t a secret.”

13. + GOE In order to attain a “plus” GOE for an element, you need to see the following number of bullets: +1: two (2) bullets +2: four (4) bullets +3: six (6) or more bullets These guidelines are tools to be used together with the minus GOE charts. The final GOE of a performed element is based on the combination of both positive and negative aspects. 2

14. * Criteria common to all technical elements : * Bullet #8 : element matched to the musical structure (enhances) *step/choreographic sequences ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Similar criteria amongst some elements: -creativity and originality -effortless throughout *Key word for positive aspects: GOOD ! (Good means quality) 5

15. Jump Elements 1) unexpected / creative / difficult entry 2) clear recognizable steps/free skating movements immediately preceding elements (*SP: difficult for jump) 3) varied position in the air / delay in rotation 4) good height and distance 5) good extension on landing / creative exit 6) good flow from entry to exit including combinations / sequences 7) effortless throughout 8) element matched to the musical structure 7

16. Spin Elements 1) good speed or acceleration during spin 2) ability to center a spin quickly 3) balanced rotations in all positions 4) clearly more than required number of revolutions 5) good, strong position(s) (including height and air/landing position in flying spins) 6) creativity and originality 7) good control throughout all phases 8) element matched to musical structure 8

17. Step Sequences 1) good energy and execution 2) good speed or acceleration during sequence 3) good clarity and precision 4) deep clean edges (including entry and exit of all turns) 5)good control and commitment of whole body to accuracy of steps 6) creativity and originality 7) effortless throughout 8) element enhances the musical structure 9

18. Choreographic Sequences 1) good flow, energy and execution 2) good speed or acceleration during sequence 3) good clarity and precision 4) good control and commitment of whole body 5) creativity and originality 6) effortless throughout 7) reflecting concept/character of the program 8) element enhances the musical structure 18

20. “Balance” and the PC’s In Skating Skills – Good “balance” is the foundation of all criteria. In Transitions – Is there “balance” in linking FW/movements throughout the program vs. big gaps with nothing (ex. long telegraphing of jumps)? In Performance/Execution – Is there “balance” in the skater’s performance throughout, or do they disconnect to execute elements? In Choreography/Composition – Is there “balanced” distribution and layout of elements? Or are all jumps at the beginning of the program and placed at the same end of the ice? In Interpretation – Is there “balance” in the skater’s understanding of the music and it’s nuances?

21. *** The Math of the GOE *** *adapted from Susan Heffernan What can YOU do?

22. A NICE JUMP WITH good height and distance good extension on landing = +1 + effortless throughout element matched to music = +2 A NICE SPIN WITH clearly more than required revs. good positions = +1 + ability to centre a spin quickly element matched to the music = +2 *Study the Positive Aspects Guidelines… what are your skater’s strengths?

23. Examining the GOE’s and Their Values 2 A: 0 is 3.3 +1 is 3.8 +2 is 4.3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CCoSp3: 0 is 3.0 +1 is 3.5 +2 is 4.0 ~~~~~~~~~~~ StSq2: 0 is 2.6 +1 is 3.1 +2 is 3.6

24. Where does the Scale of Values come from?

25. Communication 2000

26. Short Program Analysis *Individualize this chart to match each skater’s elements for their level -3-2Base Value +1+2+3 Axel Solo J Combo J Solo Sp Combo Sp *Flying Sp Steps

27. Mathematical Differences 2A / CCoSp3 / StSq2 at 0 = 8.9 2A / CCoSp3 / StSq2 at +1 = 10.4 2A / CCoSp3 / StSq2 at +2 = 11.9 Technical elements at Level 2 or 3 with a positive GOE will do well AND keep a positive impression for the Program Components. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2A / CCoSp3 / StSq2 at -1 = 7.1 2A / CCoSp3 / StSq2 at -2 = 5.8

28. In the short program many skaters have similar levels on their elements. It is the GOE’s that can greatly influence their Technical Score. *full rotation and correct edge take-offs are important! So it is most important that plus and minus GOE’s are used to reflect the actual skating.

29. Comparing Levels A Change Combination Spin: Level 4 CCoSp at Base value is 3.5 Level 3 CCoSp at Base value is 3.0 BUT Level 4 CCoSp at -1 is 3.2 and -2 is 2.9 AND Level 3 CCoSp at +1 is 3.5 and +2 is 4.0

30. COMPARE THESE SKATERS On Spins Alone…  “Smart Sissy” (+GOE’s) CCoSp2 at + 2 = 3.5; FSSp3 at +2= 3.6; LSp2 at +2 = 2.9 for a total of 10.0  “Steady Sally” (Base Values) CCoSp3 at 0 = 3.0; FSSp3 at 0 =2.6; LSp3 at 0 = 2.4 for a total of 8.0  “Silly Susan” (-GOE’s) CCoSp4 at -1 =3.2; FSSp4 at -2 =2.4 LSp4 at -2 =2.1 for a total of 7.7

32. Ideas in Action! Now it is your turn to be the judge!

33. Two Skaters to Assess With partner and using the planned program sheet handout, mark each program with GOEs and PCs. Hint: one partner should say the GOE as the element is done and the other partner writes it down. Then after the program decide the PCs together.

34. Four Continents 2016 Boyang Jin

35. Four Continents 2016 Patrick Chan

36. Your Analysis Who had the most difficult elements? i.e. higher base values Who had better quality elements? i.e. higher GOEs Who had better Program Components?

37. Let’s Check the Results Boyang Jin Patrick Chan Base value: 101.2085.67 Total element score: 110.66106.85 Program Components: 80.7297.14 Total score: 191.38203.99

38. Sally’s GOE’s & PC’s Boyang JinPatrick Chan 2SS 8.253SS10.00 2TR 7.502TR 9.75 -1P/E 8.502P/E 9.75 1CH 7.753CH 10.00 0IN 7. 752INT10.00 11 01 02 12 02 03

40. Panel Discussion Question 1: Panel Discussion Question 1: What do you recommend to the coach/skater to determine their best strategy to maximize the points in striking that balance between quality and difficulty?

41. Panel Discussion Question 2: How do multiple errors impact scores?

42. Panel Discussion Question 3: As a Referee, what is your key message to your panel of judges in terms of their role at a competition?

43. Panel Discussion Question 4: What is your best tip for athletes/coaches to maximize their scoring potential?

44. Questions from the Floor

45. Closing Remarks Quality in both GOE’s and PC’s are important to the skater for maximizing points. Achieving balance in your risk/reward in a program can help with maximizing scoring potential. A technical element that matches/enhances the music in a skater’s program will help to maximize the scoring potential. Closing Remarks Quality in both GOE’s and PC’s are important to the skater for maximizing points. Achieving balance in your risk/reward in a program can help with maximizing scoring potential. A technical element that matches/enhances the music in a skater’s program will help to maximize the scoring potential.

49. GOE Example: Positive Aspects first then the Reductions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YBIo- MCZus&index=32&list=PLxqrI2KKF956tcbK2CenR6fxrI4n yOcor Liam Firus: Step Sequence