So I was thinking about recent discussion about selection processes and wondered if a World-Cup points-style selection would work. Just for fun, I applied a points system to this year's athletes to see what World Team it would give us.
How it Works: Athletes receive points for placing in the TOP 4 of designated events. 1st place = 4 points, 2nd place = 3 points, 3rd place = 2 points, 4th place = 1 point.
1. Athletes ONLY receive points if they place in the top 4 of an event. The reasoning for this is that the best team is made up of athletes who contribute high scores to a 3-up situation, and/or are a good backup for Team Finals. In other words, you can't just be a nice, consistent 6th on everything and build up points. You need to be capable of a team finals-worthy routine to get points on it at all.
2. Athletes can earn points by placement on events at Nationals and Selection Camp. Their total points are added up and the top 5 athletes give you your team.
So this year, the standings (and points) would be:
1. Biles (25)
2. Lee (16)
3. Eaker (11)
4. Carey (10)
5. Wong (6)
6. Hurd/McCallum/Chiles (3)
7. Skinner (2)
8. Torrez/Thomas (1)
So the team would be Biles, Lee, Eaker, Carey, and Wong. Alternate would be a judgment call, but my vote would be McCallum because she earned points on 3 events, so would be a good all-around backup.
I realize this hurts someone like Skinner, who only recently came back so is naturally improving with each meet. Or could hurt someone who was injured at Nationals but ready for selection. But overall I like the concept of it.
It's clear, objective, based on performance, and based on ranking. But unlike All-Around rankings, the standings are based on what you contribute to Team Finals events. By limiting points to the top 4 placements, there is a natural cap on how many gymnasts can get points for an event, preventing the Final Point totals from having too many good gymnasts on one event and not enough on another (if that makes sense).
Team Selection Idea
How it Works: Athletes receive points for placing in the TOP 4 of designated events. 1st place = 4 points, 2nd place = 3 points, 3rd place = 2 points, 4th place = 1 point.
1. Athletes ONLY receive points if they place in the top 4 of an event. The reasoning for this is that the best team is made up of athletes who contribute high scores to a 3-up situation, and/or are a good backup for Team Finals. In other words, you can't just be a nice, consistent 6th on everything and build up points. You need to be capable of a team finals-worthy routine to get points on it at all.
2. Athletes can earn points by placement on events at Nationals and Selection Camp. Their total points are added up and the top 5 athletes give you your team.
So this year, the standings (and points) would be:
1. Biles (25)
2. Lee (16)
3. Eaker (11)
4. Carey (10)
5. Wong (6)
6. Hurd/McCallum/Chiles (3)
7. Skinner (2)
8. Torrez/Thomas (1)
So the team would be Biles, Lee, Eaker, Carey, and Wong. Alternate would be a judgment call, but my vote would be McCallum because she earned points on 3 events, so would be a good all-around backup.
I realize this hurts someone like Skinner, who only recently came back so is naturally improving with each meet. Or could hurt someone who was injured at Nationals but ready for selection. But overall I like the concept of it.
It's clear, objective, based on performance, and based on ranking. But unlike All-Around rankings, the standings are based on what you contribute to Team Finals events. By limiting points to the top 4 placements, there is a natural cap on how many gymnasts can get points for an event, preventing the Final Point totals from having too many good gymnasts on one event and not enough on another (if that makes sense).
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