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Code of Points

By Amy Van Deusen, About.com

Definition: The Code of Points is the judging system used in gymnastics. It outlines the difficulty values of skills, and how each skill should be performed.

It also states the rules of competition and how scores are calculated. It is created by the International Gymnastics Federation.
Also Known As: the Code


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