Freestyle Judging in the UK
Over the past couple of years different judging techniques have been used for Freestyles, this has helped judges see the pros and cons of each different system. The following system has come about with influences from past BYYA UK competitions, the AYYA and the World Yo-Yo Contest.
Compulsory scores will be used to separate the top competitors. The top competitors will be allocated Freestyle slots.
60% of the total Freestyle score will be awarded for technically ability. Points for difficult string hits, holds, transitions and quantity will be awarded.
40% of the total Freestyle score will be awarded for showmanship and originality. Points for style, originality, chorography and stage presence will be awarded.
Points will be deducted for obvious mistakes, loss of control, winds and change of equipment.
Points are either taken down with the use of clickers or tallies.
Judges total up and list the competitors in their own personal ranking 1-10 (1 being first place). Each competitor's rank score from each judge is added up with all the other judges. Each judges ranking has the same weight as any the other judge (apart from in the event of a tie). The competitor with the higest combined ranking is the winner. In the event of a tie the highest compulsory sore would be used to separate the tied competitors. In the unlikely event of a further tie the head judge can either chose to use a tie breaker, make the decision themselves or call a tie.
A competitor can be disqualified from the competition if they are found to be attempting to find out results before they are publicly announced at the competition. Judges should not be asked to comment on the other judges' findings. All judging papers and results should be submitted to the BYYA. The BYYA has the right to publish the full results.
The head judge has the final decision.