Is missing a Special Requirement reflected in the Start Value?

Is missing a Special Requirement reflected in the Start Value?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if flagged by the judge
• D. Not specified

Answer: (B)

Start Value is determined by the difficulty of the elements actually performed and the connections between them. Special Requirements are separate criteria that must be met to qualify for the routine at a given level, and whether they’re satisfied does not change the base Start Value. If you miss a Special Requirement, you won’t alter the SV you started from; you may face penalties or deductions for not meeting that requirement, but the starting score from the performed elements stays the same. That’s why the correct answer is No.

Start Value is determined by the difficulty of the elements actually performed and the connections between them. Special Requirements are separate criteria that must be met to qualify for the routine at a given level, and whether they’re satisfied does not change the base Start Value. If you miss a Special Requirement, you won’t alter the SV you started from; you may face penalties or deductions for not meeting that requirement, but the starting score from the performed elements stays the same. That’s why the correct answer is No.