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2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION III12. JUDGING MANNER OF PRESENTATIONManner of Presentation is ‘the way in which the swimmer presents the routine for theinspection or consideration of the viewers’. It is a very important part of the score. InSolo it counts for 30% but drops to 20% for Duet and Teams. Manner of Presentationhas both objective and subjective components.Manner of presentation is more than a smile. It involves the face and use of thewhole body. The swimmers must demonstrate they that they are in total commandthroughout. Total command requires a completeness of performance thatdemonstrates confidence, poise and effortlessness; a high energy level, bothphysical and emotional; a consistency of performance with the maintenance of anillusion of ease throughout. There must be responsiveness to the emotionsexpressed by the music and appropriate to the choreography along with the ability tocommunicate with sincerity and enjoyment to viewers so they are drawn into and feela part of the performance. Routines that receive top scores in this category showdynamism and strength yet are also fluid, graceful and captivating. They have anallure, an appeal to the senses, a magnetism; in short, they have charisma.Judges consider:1. COMPLETENESS of performance! Use of whole body, body language:Superior athletes will demonstrate excellent carriage and posture and beable to display and make use of body language in head and torso positions,leg, arm and hand movements; and facial expressions, to carry a messageto the viewers.! Focus of body and face:Look for eye contact and use of the head. The focus can be erect andupright, with straight or squared shoulders or it may be soft, curving, turningwith tilting shoulders; and appropriate facial expressions to carry amessage to the viewers..! Use of varied moods:The athlete is able to demonstrate a desired mood: love, power, joy,sorrow, anger, pain, etc. which allow the audience to also feel the emotionsheard in the music.2. AURA OF TOTAL COMMAND, confidence! Convincing presentationThe entire performance is purposeful, riveting, and demanding of attentionwith an air of confidence and command maintained throughout.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 176
2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IIIAlthough not considered in the scoring, the initial appearance - walk-on anddeck positions - should be assured, position is sharp, clear, andcommanding. The ending position is also sharp, clear and commanding.! The performance is seemingly fresh and spontaneous throughout!3. RESPONSIVENESS to music! Portrayal of the feeling of the musicThe athlete should portray the emotions felt in the music; happy, sad,powerful, etc. The feelings and emotion must appear to come from withinand reflect those being expressed by the music.! Routine a harmonious whole:A routine should give a feeling of being a harmonious whole; a novel ratherthan a collection of short stories. To accomplish this, careful thought musthave been given to the music selections chosen so they too give a feelingof being part of the harmonious whole. The editing must be unobtrusiveand suitable to the selections chosen. To accomplish this, the music mustbe of superior quality without distracting hisses, pops, scratches.! The routine seems uniquely the competitors’4. EFFORTLESSNESS throughoutAn illusion of ease is maintained throughout the performance. The breathing isquiet and not explosive or wheezing. The kicking and sculling appear effortlessand powerful without splash or struggle. Figures remain high, stable andexecuted cleanly to completion. The return to the surface and ‘break-through’ issmooth and easy, without sputtering, blowing bubbles or fountains of water. Theathlete doesn't look frantic or panicky and remains poised and confidentthroughout.! Consistency of performance with continual movementTop swimmers will not look rushed or exhausted, but will demonstrate aconsistency in their level of performance from start to finish. The routine willflow seamlessly, with continual movement throughout, so the viewer is leadfrom one action to the next, never able to look away even momentarilybecause there are no stops or resting points where movement lags.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual for Judges, Coaches & Referees 177
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