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Kathi-Sue Rupp
Dec 28, 20246 min read
Decoding Rings
Order of Operations on Rings for the 2025-2028 Code of Points Knowing the correct order of operations is essential for accurate D jury...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Oct 11, 20247 min read
Judging Computation Systems for the 2025-2028 Code of Points
Judging system shortcuts that are working for me
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Aug 17, 20248 min read
Paris 2024: How to Improve Gymnastics Judging
As the 2024 Olympic Games have now come to a close, we can take some time to reflect on lessons to be learned and how to improve the...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Apr 7, 20234 min read
At My First...
Even experienced judges have "firsts"
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Aug 30, 20226 min read
Behind the Story: A Gymnastics Media Experience
As a gymnastics judge, I am sometimes frustrated with how judges are portrayed by the gymnastics media. I feel judges are occasionally...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Nov 24, 20216 min read
2022 Judging Challenges to Prepare for Now
Preparation is key to great judging. Judges will face more challenges than ever before as they enter the 2022 judging season. Being aware...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Aug 4, 20215 min read
Execution Deduction Symbols Part 2
This is a continuation of how to develop Execution Deduction Symbols. You can find Part 1 here. Getting Started with Execution Deduction...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Aug 4, 20214 min read
Execution Deduction Symbols Part 1
Developing E Score Accountability Following the 2020 Olympics Men’s All Around Final, the FIG did something unprecedented. They gave a...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Jul 24, 20218 min read
Judging Noise
As we watch the Tokyo Olympics from afar, there is sure to be discussion about the judging. Every score will be looked at with scrutiny...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Jul 1, 20212 min read
Acronyms & Definitions
My mother often complains that I speak in acronyms. So for the sake of my Mom, and others who may not be as intensely involved in the...
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Jun 20, 202112 min read
2020 Gymnastics Judges Survey Analysis of Judges' Learning Process and Technical Challenges
In spring of 2020, a gymnastics judges’ survey was conducted to compare judging education systems and mental processes.
Kathi-Sue Rupp
Jun 10, 202120 min read
2020 Gymnastics Judges' Survey Demographics and Educational Tools Analysis
In spring of 2020, a gymnastics judges’ survey was conducted to compare judging education systems and mental processes.
Kathi-Sue Rupp
May 30, 20218 min read
The MAG NCAA 10.0 Conversion from a Judging Psychology Perspective
In 2020, Men's NCAA proposed a 10.0 conversion system. What are some of the judging biases that are more likely under a 10.0 system?
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