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Is there a better way to score pipe band competitions?   This week, Andrew and Jim look at an unlikely comparison for inspiration: gymnastics. From artistic vs. objective elements, to the challenge of ranking large fields fairly, to the ever-present issue of bias, the guys explore what the world of sports can teach us about how pipe bands are judged. What makes a fair system? Should pipe bands stick to ordinal rankings? Would point-based scoring bring more consistency? And how do we balance tradition with the need for innovation?   Got a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: support@pipersdojo.com   Here’s what we cover this week: 00:00 – Andrew’s secret gymnastics passion revealed 01:32 – Jim’s school days and flexibility struggles 03:00 – Comparing movement and body types 04:50 – The basics of gymnastics events and routines 06:00 – Artistic vs. objective elements in gymnastics 07:15 – How gymnastics is scored: D and E panels explained 10:00 – The chal