A reminder to judges when assigning the GOE for jumps in the short program:
There are 2 situations for which a repeated jump is allowed in a short program
- a double axel in the Pre-Novice category
- same jump in a combination for all categories (e.g. 2Lo+2Lo, 3T+3T)
In all other situations, if a solo jump is repeated in the jump combination, the GOE must be -5 as per the guidelines for establishing GOE for errors.
SP: Jump element not according to requirements final GOE must be -5
Example: Skater executes
2A
3T
3T*+2T
The GOE for the 3T*+2T must be -5
The 3T in the jump combo will have no value. The 2T will still receive points which is why it is important to assign the mandatory -5.
If the same jumps are executed in a different order, the GOE for the jump combination does not need to be -5.
Example: Skater executes
3T+2T
2A
3T*
In this case, the GOE for the 3T* must be -5 (the jump will have no value regardless of the GOE).
The same rules apply to STAR 7 & 9 Short Programs
Example 1: Skater executes
2Lz+2Lo
1A
2Lo* GOE must be -5
Example 2: Skater executes
1A
2T
2Lz+2T* GOE must be -5
It is important for judges to watch the computer screen for the “*” with any jump as this is a confirmation that the jump is “not according to requirements”, is invalidated and therefore receives a mandatory -5 GOE.