Sum of the 8 most difficult elements plus connection bonuses. No upper limit; typically 5.0–7.0.

Starts at 10.0; points are deducted for errors (e.g., bent knees, falls). Minor errors: -0.1; Major falls: -1.0.

Female Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) is a premier Olympic sport that blends explosive power with dance-like grace. Modern competition focuses on four distinct apparatuses, evaluated through a rigorous dual-scoring system that rewards both technical difficulty and flawless execution.

Standard international competition follows a specific Olympic order:

is the D-Score plus the E-Score, minus any neutral deductions for out-of-bounds or time violations. Elite Competition Landscape

Since 2006, the sport has used an "open-ended" scoring system, moving away from the traditional "Perfect 10" still seen in NCAA women's college gymnastics . Score Type Description Range/Detail