Rewriting Russian Gymnastics

Much of this blog recently has involved discussing the Code of Points, aesthetics and the impact changes to the Code have had on the sport. In respect of artistry, these changes appear to be almost universally considered as negative amongst both observers and participants of the sport, but it remains to be seen whether the FIG will bring about the necessary changes to the Code.  So much of their business is conducted in camera - even though they publish minutes on their website, they are not properly open or accountable for their decisions.   As the new year approaches, I wanted to offer my readers a positive suggestion for improvement.  I make no apology that this is taken verbatim from the work of Dr Clive Palmer, whose work I consider to embrace many fundamental truths (see my three previous posts, and you can also download Dr Palmer's thesis from the British Library EThOS database if you want a nice chunky read). "The whole evaluation system should be reth...