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Figure Skating Scoring Explained: How the IJS (International Judging System) Works

Figure Skating Scoring Explained: How the IJS (International Judging System) Works

In this blog post, we'll break down how the IJS works in plain English. We'll cover the core components of a score – the Technical Element Score (TES) and the Program Component Scores (PCS) – and concepts like Grade of Execution (GOE), levels, and base values.