Annual Report 22-23 Website v4 - Flipbook - Page 26
JUDGING COORDINATOR'S
REPORT
Bridget Ammon
We started the new season with several challenges, primarily due to the new rules
for judging artistic swimming. While it may have appeared simpler at first, it turned
out to be more demanding. We transitioned from three panels, including Artistic
Impression, Difficulty, and Execution, to just two panels: firstly, Artistic Impression,
which consists of scores covering Performance, Musicality, Choreography, and
Transitions, and secondly, Execution of the elements, encompassing both
Acrobatics and Hybrids. The difficulty aspect was delegated back to the coaches.
We celebrated the shift to only two panels with enthusiasm. We thought it would
be easier, but it proved to be otherwise. However, the arrival of Jenny Grey provided
us with valuable advice, and we successfully navigated the season.
The next challenge involved adapting to the new scoring system for competitions.
We were one of the few countries globally to fully embrace this new system, making
us pioneers in many respects. The new scoring system had several glitches that
needed to be ironed out, often resolved on the night before the competition. We
crossed our fingers, hoping it would function correctly on the competition day, and
fortunately, it did.
The Nationals marked the ultimate test for the new systems coming together, and it
worked seamlessly. I must commend the Judges for their excellent collaboration in
embracing the new scoring system and adopting the new rules. It was a resounding
success.
Artistic Swimming WA
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