A modest proposal for PCS | Golden Skate

A modest proposal for PCS

Grin

Medalist
Joined
May 17, 2017
I've read a lot of complaints about program components scores.
I think more transparency would resolve most of the issues surrounding it.

The score is currently divided into five components:

- Skating skills
- Transitions
- Performance
- Interpretation of the music
- Composition

As for me the ISU should use these components instead:

- Jump difficulty
- Reputation
- National affiliation
- Attractiveness
- Crowd cheering volume

They're simple, straightforward, and easy for casual viewers to understand.
 

readernick

Medalist
Joined
Dec 5, 2015
I've read a lot of complaints about program components scores.
I think more transparency would resolve most of the issues surrounding it.

The score is currently divided into five components:

- Skating skills
- Transitions
- Performance
- Interpretation of the music
- Composition

As for me the ISU should use these components instead:

- Jump difficulty
- Reputation
- National affiliation
- Attractiveness
- Crowd cheering volume

They're simple, straightforward, and easy for casual viewers to understand.

Haha. So, really just codify the traditional categories used for judging? I like it. šŸ¤£šŸ¤£
 

sweetice

Praise the Ice God
Final Flight
Joined
Dec 21, 2017
As for me the ISU should use these components instead:

- Jump difficulty
- Reputation
- National affiliation
- Attractiveness
- Crowd cheering volume

They're simple, straightforward, and easy for casual viewers to understand.
That's almost... too perfect. How to manipulate those kind of PCS ? :think:
 

ruga

Final Flight
Joined
Oct 20, 2017
Ok but if these were implemented I wouldn't even be mad because at least the scores could be fair and correct for the first time ever. Also, add the 'Coach/Club' category for national events and perfection will be reached.
 

Grin

Medalist
Joined
May 17, 2017
Ok but if these were implemented I wouldn't even be mad because at least the scores could be fair and correct for the first time ever. Also, add the 'Coach/Club' category for national events and perfection will be reached.

Coach/Club can be subcategory for Reputation
 
Joined
Mar 7, 2015
I've read a lot of complaints about program components scores.
I think more transparency would resolve most of the issues surrounding it.

The score is currently divided into five components:

- Skating skills
- Transitions
- Performance
- Interpretation of the music
- Composition

As for me the ISU should use these components instead:

- Jump difficulty
- Reputation
- National affiliation
- Attractiveness
- Crowd cheering volume

They're simple, straightforward, and easy for casual viewers to understand.

Brilliant idea :agree: Then, the skaters are not confused anymore about following the rules or not :biggrin:
 

Bluediamonds09

Medalist
Joined
Sep 8, 2016
Well, after watching some more competitions recently, these are more the actual bullet points of how pcs is determined.
 

RobinA

On the Ice
Joined
Nov 4, 2010
I only have one problem with this. What is the hierarchy of national affiliations not one's own? I mean, I'm American, so they get the best scores. But after that am I obligated to put Russians last just because they are Russian? And what if my all time favorite skating coach is Tamara Moskvina? I see problems ahead!
 
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