Scoring and Judging!

*Seven Judges are used in national competition.
When the scores are given (0-10) the two highest and lowest scores are taken away.
The remaining 3 scores are added together and multiplied by the
Degree of Difficulty (DD) for the total score of that dive.

Click here to view the Degree of Dificulty Table!

SCORES...
Scores	Description of Dive
0	Completey failed (Broken position or incomplete rotation)
1/2-2	Completed dive but very unsatisfactory
2 1/2-4 1/2	Deficient
5-6	Good
6 1/2-8	Very good
8 1/2-10	Excellent

What the Judges Look For...

Approach Graceful and Forceful showing proper form

Takeoff Must balance and control with the correct angle when landing and leaving the board depending on the dive being performed

Elevation Height and amount a spring that a diver gets GREATLY affects the give because it determines the amount of time in the air to complete the dive.**A higher dive usually earns a higher score

Execution MOST IMPORTANT...The judge loks for proper technique, position, and grace.

Entry The entry is the last thing that the judge will see and shows how well the dive is controlled. Near vertical entry and minimal to no splash are ideal for a good score.

What the Judges Look For...
Approach	Graceful and Forceful showing proper form
Takeoff	Must balance and control with the correct angle when landing and leaving the board depending on the dive being performed
Elevation	Height and amount a spring that a diver gets GREATLY affects the give because it determines the amount of time in the air to complete the dive.**A higher dive usually earns a higher score
Execution	MOST IMPORTANT...The judge loks for proper technique, position, and grace.
Entry	The entry is the last thing that the judge will see and shows how well the dive is controlled. Near vertical entry and minimal to no splash are ideal for a good score.

Scoring and Judging!

SCORES...

What the Judges Look For...