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Real-Time Overall Impression Scoring Platform for Freestyle Ski Halfpipe Events
Elevate your halfpipe skiing competitions with JudgeMate's advanced live scoring system built for FIS overall impression judging. From regional qualifiers to World Cup stops, deliver accurate amplitude, difficulty, variety, execution, and progression assessments in real time. As the freestyle skiing world prepares for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, JudgeMate brings transparency, speed, and professionalism to halfpipe competitions at every level.
Halfpipe skiing uses an overall impression scoring system. Five judges each award a single score from 0 to 100 for the entire run. The highest and lowest scores are dropped, and the remaining three are averaged. Judges evaluate amplitude (height above the lip), difficulty of tricks, variety of maneuvers, quality of execution, and progression (innovation and pushing boundaries). The best single run from two (qualifications) or three (finals) attempts counts as the athlete's score.
Halfpipe skiing competitions take place in a superpipe — a massive U-shaped channel typically 22 feet (6.7 meters) in height from the bottom (flat) to the top of the walls (the lip). The pipe is approximately 180–200 meters long and 20–22 meters wide. Athletes drop into the pipe from one end and perform aerial maneuvers off alternating walls, typically executing five to seven hits per run. Each hit involves launching off the pipe wall, performing tricks in the air — including rotations, flips, grabs, and combinations thereof — and landing back on the transition (the curved wall) before carrying speed into the next hit. A competition run lasts approximately 40–50 seconds, and athletes are judged on the overall impression of the entire run rather than on individual tricks.
In major halfpipe skiing competitions, qualification rounds determine which athletes advance to the final. At FIS World Cup events and the Winter Olympics, qualifications typically give each athlete two runs, with the best single run score determining advancement. The top athletes (usually 12 at the Olympics and World Cup events) advance to the final. Qualification scoring uses the same overall impression criteria as the final, and athletes must balance risk and consistency — performing runs difficult enough to qualify while managing the physical demands of competition day. Strategic decisions about trick selection and run construction during qualifications can significantly impact an athlete's path to the medal round.
The finals of halfpipe skiing competitions are where the sport's most dramatic moments unfold. At the Winter Olympics and major FIS World Cup events, finalists receive three runs, with the single best run score determining the final standings. This format rewards athletes who can deliver one exceptional performance under pressure, creating the thrilling last-run drama that defines halfpipe skiing at its best. Athletes can progressively increase difficulty across their three attempts, knowing that a fall on a high-risk run does not erase a clean earlier score. Five judges evaluate each run on an overall impression basis, scoring from 0 to 100. The highest and lowest scores are dropped, and the remaining three scores are averaged to produce the final run score. This trimmed-mean system reduces the impact of any single outlier judge.
Halfpipe skiing scoring is based on overall impression judging, a system governed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Unlike sports that assign point values to individual elements, halfpipe judges evaluate the totality of each run and award a single score from 0 to 100. A panel of five judges independently scores each run. The highest and lowest scores are dropped to minimize outlier influence, and the remaining three scores are averaged to produce the final run score. This trimmed-mean approach ensures balanced, fair results. Athletes receive two runs in qualifications and three runs in finals, with only the best single run score counting toward the final standings. The overall impression system requires judges to weigh multiple factors simultaneously — amplitude, difficulty, variety, execution, and progression — making it a holistic assessment of athletic and creative performance.
Amplitude: Amplitude refers to the height an athlete achieves above the lip of the halfpipe on each hit. It is one of the most visually striking and measurable aspects of halfpipe skiing. Elite competitors routinely reach 3 to 5 meters (10 to 16 feet) above the lip, with exceptional amplitude on key hits being a distinguishing factor in high-scoring runs. Judges look for consistent amplitude throughout the entire run, not just on one or two showcase hits. Greater amplitude demonstrates superior pipe-riding skill, speed management, and athletic power, and it directly enables more difficult tricks by providing additional airtime. Runs with massive, consistent amplitude across all hits create a visual spectacle that significantly impacts the overall impression score.
Difficulty: Difficulty evaluates the technical complexity of the tricks performed during a run. Judges assess the number of rotations (e.g., 900, 1080, 1260, 1440, 1620), the type of flips (single cork, double cork), the direction of takeoff (switch vs. natural), and the combination of these elements. A run featuring multiple double cork 1440s and 1620s will score higher in difficulty than one with primarily single-flip tricks. Judges also consider the difficulty of grabs (holding the ski during aerial maneuvers) and whether tricks are performed switch (backwards), which adds complexity. The overall difficulty assessment weighs the most demanding tricks in the run against the baseline expectations for elite-level competition.
Variety: Variety assesses the diversity of tricks, rotations, grabs, and directions within a single run. Judges reward athletes who demonstrate a wide range of skills rather than repeating similar maneuvers. A high-variety run might include left and right spins, switch and natural takeoffs, different grab positions (mute, safety, tail, Japan, etc.), and a mix of rotation types (straight airs, cork rotations, double corks). Variety demonstrates an athlete's comprehensive skill set and creative range, showing mastery of the halfpipe in all directions and orientations. Repetitive runs — even if technically difficult — will receive lower variety marks compared to runs that showcase a broader repertoire.
Execution: Execution evaluates the quality and precision with which tricks are performed and landed. Judges look for clean takeoffs, controlled and styled aerial positions, grabbed tricks held with confidence (not just quick touches), smooth landings on the transition without excessive skidding or balance corrections, and maintained speed and flow throughout the run. A perfectly executed trick appears effortless, with the athlete in complete control from takeoff through landing. Even small imperfections — a slight wobble on landing, a grab that appears rushed, or a rotation that is slightly over- or under-rotated — can reduce execution marks. Falls, hand-downs (touching the snow for balance), and reverts (unintended direction changes on landing) significantly penalize execution scores.
Progression: Progression evaluates whether an athlete is pushing the boundaries of the sport through innovative trick combinations, new maneuvers, or unprecedented difficulty levels. Judges reward athletes who debut never-before-seen tricks, attempt combinations that advance the sport's technical frontier, or incorporate creative elements that distinguish their runs from the competition. Progression is what drives halfpipe skiing forward — it rewards risk-taking and innovation, encouraging athletes to go beyond the established repertoire. At the Olympic level, progression can be the deciding factor between two otherwise comparable runs, as judges recognize and reward athletes who are actively evolving the sport.
The overall impression scoring system in halfpipe skiing generates critical data that must be processed accurately and instantly during competition. Each run produces five independent judge scores that require trimmed-mean calculation, with multiple runs per athlete across qualification and final rounds. JudgeMate's halfpipe skiing scoring software streamlines this entire process with real-time score entry from the five-judge panel, automatic high/low score trimming, instant average calculation, live leaderboard updates showing best-run standings, and detailed run-by-run score breakdowns. Whether running a regional FIS event or a World Cup qualifier, JudgeMate ensures that overall impression scores are processed accurately and displayed instantly, giving athletes the transparent results they deserve and keeping competitions running smoothly.
Halfpipe skiing is one of freestyle skiing's most spectacular disciplines, where athletes perform aerial tricks, rotations, and grabs while launching themselves out of a massive 22-foot (6.7-meter) superpipe — a U-shaped channel carved into the snow with vertical walls that propel skiers high above the lip. Governed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), halfpipe skiing demands a unique combination of aerial awareness, technical precision, and creative expression. Each run lasts roughly 45 seconds, during which competitors typically execute five to seven hits (aerial maneuvers off the pipe walls), showcasing amplitude, difficulty, variety, and flawless execution.
Halfpipe skiing became an official Olympic discipline at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, where American David Wise won the inaugural gold medal. Since then, the sport has experienced remarkable progression, with athletes pushing the boundaries of what is physically possible in a halfpipe. Double cork 1620s, switch landings, and massive amplitude have become hallmarks of elite competition. The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will once again feature halfpipe skiing on the world stage, showcasing the sport's continued evolution to a global audience of billions.
As competitions demand ever-greater precision in judging and the sport's trick vocabulary expands rapidly, organizers need professional event management software that can handle real-time overall impression scoring, multi-run formats, and instant results calculation. JudgeMate provides the digital infrastructure that modern halfpipe skiing competitions require, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency from qualification rounds through medal ceremonies.
Halfpipe skiing traces its origins to the snowboarding halfpipe culture of the 1980s and 1990s. While snowboarders had been riding halfpipes since the sport's early days, skiers began experimenting with superpipes in the late 1990s as the New School freestyle skiing movement emerged. Pioneering athletes like Simon Dumont and Tanner Hall brought a rebellious, creative energy to the pipe, performing tricks that had never been imagined on two planks. The first major halfpipe skiing competitions appeared at events like the Winter X Games, where the discipline debuted in 2002. Simon Dumont set an early world record for amplitude, reaching 13.5 feet (4.11 meters) above the lip of the halfpipe in 2008, a feat that captured the imagination of the skiing world and demonstrated the discipline's extraordinary athletic potential.
Halfpipe skiing's journey to the Olympics accelerated when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved its inclusion for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games in 2011. This decision transformed the discipline from an action-sports niche into a globally recognized Olympic event. American David Wise won the first Olympic gold medal in men's halfpipe skiing at Sochi with a dominant performance featuring massive amplitude and technically demanding tricks. Canada's Mike Riddle took silver and France's Kevin Rolland earned bronze. In the women's event, Maddie Bowman (USA) claimed the inaugural gold. The 2018 PyeongChang Games saw David Wise defend his title with a stunning final run, while New Zealand's Nico Porteous, just 16 years old, announced his arrival with a bronze medal. The Olympic platform elevated the sport's profile enormously, driving investment in training facilities, pipe construction, and athlete development worldwide.
The modern era of halfpipe skiing is defined by unprecedented technical progression and global competition. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, New Zealand's Nico Porteous captured gold with a breathtaking run featuring back-to-back double cork 1620s, scoring 93.00 points and dethroning the defending champion David Wise. The women's event saw China's Eileen Gu win gold in a competition that drew massive global viewership. Today's elite halfpipe skiers routinely perform tricks that were considered impossible just a few years ago — double cork 1440s and 1620s, massive switch hits, and intricate grab combinations are now standard in podium-level runs. The sport continues to push boundaries, with athletes experimenting with triple corks and increasingly complex rotational combinations. Platforms like JudgeMate have become essential for managing the scoring complexity of modern halfpipe competitions, where distinguishing between elite-level runs requires precise, real-time judging technology.
Halfpipe skiing features an exciting calendar of competitions spanning the Olympic Games, FIS World Championships, the World Cup circuit, and iconic action-sports events. These competitions define careers and push the sport's progression through increasingly spectacular performances.
The Winter Olympic Games represent the pinnacle of halfpipe skiing competition. Since the discipline's Olympic debut at **Sochi 2014**, where David Wise (USA) and Maddie Bowman (USA) won the inaugural gold medals, the Olympic halfpipe has produced iconic moments of athletic brilliance. At **PyeongChang 2018**, Wise defended his title while teenage sensation Nico Porteous (NZL) earned bronze. The **2022 Beijing Olympics** saw Nico Porteous claim gold with a 93.00-point run and Eileen Gu (CHN) dominate the women's event. The **2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics** will feature halfpipe skiing at the Livigno venue, where the world's best athletes will compete for Olympic glory in front of a global television audience of billions.
The FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships, held biennially, crown the world champion in halfpipe skiing alongside other freestyle disciplines. The World Championships serve as the most important non-Olympic competition, carrying enormous prestige and contributing to athletes' career legacies. Past halfpipe world champions include David Wise, Aaron Blunck (USA), and Kevin Rolland (FRA) in the men's event, and Maddie Bowman, Cassie Sharpe (CAN), and Eileen Gu in the women's event. The competition attracts the full depth of international halfpipe talent and often previews the form and trick progression heading into Olympic seasons.
The FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup circuit features multiple halfpipe stops throughout the winter season, typically held at premier superpipe venues across North America, Europe, and Asia. The World Cup series determines the overall season champion through cumulative standings, rewarding consistency across the entire campaign. Top World Cup venues include **Mammoth Mountain** (USA), **Cardrona** (New Zealand), and various European and Asian stops. The World Cup circuit serves as the primary competitive platform outside of Olympic and World Championship years, providing athletes with regular high-level competition and crucial FIS ranking points.
The **Winter X Games**, held annually in Aspen, Colorado, is arguably the most culturally significant event in halfpipe skiing. The X Games played a foundational role in establishing halfpipe skiing as a competitive discipline, hosting the first major ski halfpipe competition in **2002**. Legends like **Simon Dumont** and **David Wise** built their reputations at the X Games, and the event continues to attract the sport's biggest names. The X Games atmosphere — combining elite competition with action-sports culture — often inspires athletes to debut their most progressive tricks, making it a proving ground for maneuvers that later appear at the Olympics and World Championships.
The **Dew Tour** is a premier action-sports competition that features halfpipe skiing alongside other freestyle and snowboard disciplines. Held at top mountain resort venues in the United States, the Dew Tour provides a high-profile competitive platform with significant prize money and media exposure. The event has historically served as an important mid-season benchmark for halfpipe skiers, often hosted at venues with world-class superpipe facilities. The Dew Tour's multi-discipline format creates a festival atmosphere that celebrates freestyle skiing culture and brings together athletes from across the action-sports world.
From pioneering athletes who built the discipline from nothing to current competitors pushing the boundaries of what is possible in a halfpipe, these athletes represent halfpipe skiing's competitive excellence and creative brilliance across generations.
American halfpipe skiing icon David Wise is the most decorated athlete in the discipline's Olympic history. He won back-to-back Olympic gold medals at Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018, establishing himself as the undisputed king of the superpipe during its formative Olympic era. Wise also captured multiple X Games medals and FIS World Cup victories throughout his career. Known for his exceptional amplitude, technical precision, and calm competitive demeanor, Wise combined massive airs with technically demanding tricks to consistently outperform the field at the sport's biggest events. His ability to deliver under pressure — particularly his legendary final run at PyeongChang — cemented his legacy as halfpipe skiing's greatest champion.
American freeskier Simon Dumont is widely regarded as one of the most influential pioneers of halfpipe skiing. Before the discipline was an Olympic event, Dumont helped define what was possible in a superpipe through his fearless progression and larger-than-life personality. He set a world record for halfpipe amplitude in 2008, reaching 13.5 feet (4.11 meters) above the lip at Sunday River, Maine — a mark that stunned the skiing world. Dumont won multiple X Games medals in halfpipe and superpipe events throughout the 2000s and was instrumental in pushing the sport's technical boundaries. His combination of massive amplitude, progressive trick selection, and charismatic style helped halfpipe skiing gain the recognition and credibility that ultimately led to its Olympic inclusion.
Canadian freeskier Sarah Burke is widely honored as the pioneer of women's halfpipe skiing and one of the most important figures in the discipline's history. Burke was instrumental in campaigning for the inclusion of women's halfpipe skiing in the Winter Olympics, a cause she championed tirelessly throughout her career. She won four consecutive Winter X Games gold medals (2007–2010) in women's halfpipe, establishing the competitive standard for the discipline. Burke's athletic excellence, advocacy for gender equity in action sports, and tireless work to grow the sport laid the foundation for everything that followed in women's halfpipe skiing. She tragically passed away in January 2012 from injuries sustained during a training accident, just two years before the discipline she fought to include debuted at the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Her legacy lives on in every woman who competes in Olympic halfpipe skiing.
New Zealand's Nico Porteous is the reigning Olympic gold medalist in men's halfpipe skiing, having won the title at the 2022 Beijing Olympics with a stunning score of 93.00 points featuring back-to-back double cork 1620s that showcased extraordinary amplitude and technical mastery. Porteous first emerged on the world stage as a 16-year-old bronze medalist at PyeongChang 2018, becoming one of New Zealand's youngest Winter Olympic medalists. His rapid progression from teenage sensation to Olympic champion exemplifies the modern era of halfpipe skiing, where athletes combine massive amplitude with increasingly complex rotational tricks. Porteous is a strong favorite heading into the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
American halfpipe skier Aaron Blunck is one of the most consistent and technically accomplished competitors in the sport. A FIS World Championship gold medalist and multiple X Games medalist, Blunck is known for his creative trick combinations, exceptional pipe-riding flow, and ability to perform at the highest level across multiple seasons. His runs feature a distinctive blend of massive amplitude, innovative grabs, and complex rotational tricks executed with outstanding style. Blunck's competitive longevity and consistency at major events — including the Olympics, World Championships, and X Games — have established him as one of halfpipe skiing's most respected and complete athletes.
Chinese-American freestyle skiing sensation Eileen Gu became one of the most prominent athletes in winter sports when she won three medals at the 2022 Beijing Olympics — gold in freeski halfpipe and big air, and silver in slopestyle. In the halfpipe final, Gu delivered a commanding performance that demonstrated her exceptional amplitude, technical range, and competitive poise. A multiple X Games gold medalist and FIS World Championship medalist across multiple freestyle disciplines, Gu's versatility and star power have brought unprecedented global attention to halfpipe skiing. Her combination of athletic excellence, media presence, and cross-discipline dominance positions her as the face of women's freestyle skiing heading into the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Canadian halfpipe skier Rachael Karker has established herself as one of the most technically progressive women in the sport. A consistent podium threat at FIS World Cup events and the Winter X Games, Karker is known for her amplitude, creative trick selection, and willingness to push technical boundaries. She has been a driving force in women's halfpipe progression, regularly debuting new trick combinations and increasing the difficulty ceiling of the discipline. Her competitive results, including multiple World Cup podiums and X Games medals, reflect a commitment to both consistency and innovation that exemplifies the best of modern women's halfpipe skiing.
Halfpipe skiing demands specialized equipment designed for the unique demands of superpipe riding — high-speed launches, massive aerial maneuvers, and repeated high-impact landings on the pipe transition. The quality and setup of equipment directly impact an athlete's ability to generate amplitude, control rotations, and land safely. From twin-tip skis to certified helmets, every piece of gear plays a critical role in competitive halfpipe skiing.
Halfpipe skiers use twin-tip freestyle skis — skis with upturned tips at both ends that allow athletes to ski, take off, and land in either direction (regular or switch). Halfpipe-specific skis are typically 170–185 cm in length depending on the athlete's height and preference, with a moderate to stiff flex pattern that provides stability during high-speed pipe riding and landing impacts. The waist width is generally 85–95 mm, balancing edge grip on the hard-packed pipe walls with maneuverability during aerial tricks. Elite halfpipe skiers often work with manufacturers to develop custom flex profiles and construction layups optimized for the specific demands of superpipe riding, where the forces generated during takeoff and landing are significantly greater than in park or slopestyle skiing.
Halfpipe ski boots must balance support and responsiveness with enough flex to absorb the repeated impacts of pipe riding. Competitive halfpipe skiers typically use boots with a flex rating of 90–120, softer than alpine racing boots but stiffer than park-oriented freestyle boots. The boot must provide excellent lateral stability for edge control on the steep pipe walls while allowing the ankle articulation needed for trick initiation and landing absorption. Custom-molded liners and heat-moldable shells from manufacturers like Full Tilt, Dalbello, and K2 are standard at the competitive level, ensuring a precise fit that maximizes energy transfer and minimizes the risk of injury during the extreme forces experienced in superpipe competition.
Halfpipe skiing bindings must provide reliable retention during high-impact landings while allowing safe release to prevent knee and lower-leg injuries. Competitive halfpipe skiers use DIN-certified freestyle bindings with settings typically in the 10–14 range, adjusted based on the athlete's weight, ability level, and personal preference. The binding must handle the multi-directional forces of pipe landings — including off-axis impacts that occur during slightly imperfect landings. Key features include lateral elasticity (allowing the boot to momentarily shift before returning to center) and energy absorption systems that reduce the shock transmitted to the skier's legs. Manufacturers like Look, Marker, and Tyrolia produce freestyle-specific bindings designed for the demands of halfpipe competition.
Safety equipment is paramount in halfpipe skiing, where athletes launch themselves 3 to 5 meters above the lip of the pipe and execute complex aerial maneuvers at high speed. FIS-certified helmets are mandatory in all sanctioned competitions, providing crucial head protection during falls on the hard-packed pipe surface. Most competitive halfpipe skiers use hard-shell helmets with MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) technology for enhanced rotational impact protection. Beyond helmets, many athletes wear impact shorts with padding over the hips and tailbone, back protectors (spine guards), and wrist guards. Goggles with wide field of vision and anti-fog technology are essential for reading the pipe terrain during high-speed runs. The combination of protective equipment allows athletes to push the boundaries of trick difficulty while managing the inherent risks of superpipe competition.
Halfpipe skiing continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, driven by athlete progression, superpipe engineering, technological innovation in judging, and the sport's growing global footprint as it heads into its fourth Olympic appearance.
Amplitude — the height athletes achieve above the lip — has become a defining element of elite halfpipe skiing. Modern superpipe construction techniques, including GPS-guided pipe cutters and advanced snow-grooming technology, produce pipes with more consistent transitions and steeper walls, enabling athletes to generate greater amplitude than ever before. Elite competitors now routinely achieve 4 to 5 meters (13 to 16 feet) above the lip on their biggest hits. This amplitude progression is self-reinforcing: bigger pipes produce more amplitude, more amplitude enables more complex tricks, and more complex tricks demand even better pipe construction. The arms race between pipe quality and athlete ability continues to push the sport forward, with the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics expected to showcase the most advanced superpipe engineering yet.
The technical frontier of halfpipe skiing has shifted dramatically in recent years. Double cork rotations — where the athlete performs two off-axis flips while simultaneously spinning — have become the standard for podium-level competition. While a double cork 1260 was once considered the ceiling, today's elite competitors regularly perform double cork 1440s and 1620s (four-and-a-half rotations with two flips). Athletes are now experimenting with triple cork rotations in training, and the first competition-landed triple cork in a halfpipe could arrive in the current Olympic cycle. Switch-entry double corks (taking off backwards), same-direction back-to-back hits, and complex grab variations add further layers of difficulty. This rapid progression creates ongoing challenges for the judging system, which must evolve to accurately differentiate between increasingly complex runs.
As halfpipe skiing tricks become more complex, the overall impression scoring system faces increasing demands for precision and consistency. The FIS has worked to refine judging guidelines, providing clearer frameworks for how judges should weight amplitude, difficulty, variety, execution, and progression within the 0–100 scale. Technology is playing a growing role: video replay systems help judges review complex tricks in real time, amplitude measurement technology can quantify height above the lip, and digital scoring platforms like JudgeMate enable instant score processing with trimmed-mean calculations. The evolution of scoring technology is essential for maintaining credibility as the gap between podium-level runs narrows and the tricks become increasingly difficult to evaluate in real time. The 2026 Olympic cycle is expected to bring further refinements to halfpipe judging standards.
Halfpipe skiing's geographic footprint continues to expand beyond its traditional strongholds in North America and Europe. New Zealand has emerged as a major force, with Nico Porteous's Olympic gold inspiring a new generation of Kiwi halfpipe skiers. China's investment in winter sports infrastructure, accelerated by the Beijing 2022 Olympics, has produced world-class athletes like Eileen Gu and a growing pipeline of young talent. South Korea, Japan, and Australia also field competitive halfpipe programs. This global expansion enriches the competitive field, brings diverse athletic styles and creative approaches to the superpipe, and ensures that halfpipe skiing continues to grow as a worldwide spectacle.
Women's halfpipe skiing has experienced remarkable technical progression, closing the gap with men's competition at an accelerating rate. Where women's podium runs once featured primarily single cork rotations, today's top female competitors regularly perform double cork 1080s and 1260s, with the most progressive athletes pushing into double cork 1440 territory. Athletes like Eileen Gu and Rachael Karker have raised the bar for amplitude, difficulty, and overall run quality in women's halfpipe. The increasing depth of the women's field — with competitive athletes emerging from multiple countries — has created a positive feedback loop of progression and rivalry. The legacy of Sarah Burke, who fought for women's inclusion in the discipline, is reflected in every boundary-pushing performance by today's female halfpipe skiers.
Purpose-Built for Overall Impression Scoring
JudgeMate's platform was designed to handle the demands of overall impression judging systems used in action sports and freestyle disciplines. Halfpipe skiing's scoring model — with its five-judge panels, trimmed-mean calculations, multi-run formats, and best-run standings — requires technology that is both fast and reliable. JudgeMate delivers exactly that.
Judges enter their 0–100 overall impression scores on tablets or smartphones in real time immediately after each run. The system instantly identifies the highest and lowest scores, drops them, averages the remaining three, and displays the final run score on venue screens and broadcast feeds within seconds. This eliminates scoring delays that disrupt competition flow, keeping athletes, coaches, and spectators engaged. Live leaderboard updates reflect best-run standings after each attempt, so everyone in the venue knows exactly where athletes stand at all times.
JudgeMate automatically processes the FIS-standard trimmed-mean calculation for every run — dropping the highest and lowest of five judge scores and averaging the remaining three. This calculation happens instantly and transparently, with detailed score breakdowns showing all five judges' marks, which scores were trimmed, and the resulting average. The system handles edge cases seamlessly, including tied high or low scores, and maintains a complete audit trail of every score submitted. This automation eliminates manual calculation errors and ensures that results are mathematically accurate for every run of every competition.
Halfpipe skiing competitions use a best-single-run format across multiple attempts, requiring sophisticated tracking of each athlete's runs and automatic identification of their best score. JudgeMate manages this seamlessly — tracking two runs in qualifications and three in finals, automatically updating each athlete's best score and overall standings after every attempt. The system displays run-by-run scoring histories, personal bests, and real-time rankings that update instantly. Athletes and coaches can review scoring breakdowns for each run, enabling strategic decisions about trick selection and risk management for subsequent attempts.
Generate detailed scoring reports showing all five judges' marks for every run, which scores were dropped in the trimmed-mean calculation, and how the final score was derived. Athletes, coaches, and team officials can review exactly how runs were scored, building trust in the judging process. Transparent scoring is especially important in overall impression judging, where the subjective nature of scoring can raise questions. JudgeMate's detailed breakdowns provide the accountability and clarity that modern halfpipe competitions demand.
Export real-time scores to on-screen graphics for live broadcasts and streaming coverage. Generate automated social media updates with run scores, leaderboard changes, and podium notifications. Create shareable graphics celebrating medal-winning runs and record-breaking performances. JudgeMate's broadcasting integration ensures that remote audiences receive the same detailed scoring information available at the venue, dramatically enhancing the viewer experience for halfpipe skiing broadcasts and bringing the excitement of superpipe competition to fans worldwide.
JudgeMate's mobile-first interface ensures that judges can enter scores efficiently on tablets and smartphones from their positions at the bottom of the halfpipe. The interface is designed for outdoor mountain environments — with high-contrast displays, large touch targets, and glove-friendly interaction — ensuring reliable operation in cold weather conditions. Cloud-based infrastructure with Firebase Realtime Database provides instant synchronization across all connected devices, even in mountain venues with variable connectivity. The system is built for the unique challenges of halfpipe competition venues, where judges must deliver scores quickly while exposed to the elements.
Give athletes the transparent scoring they deserve, provide audiences with engaging real-time results, and present your halfpipe competition with the precision and professionalism that the sport demands.
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