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Ultimately, the judges' scores given on each dive are subjective. However, there are specific rules governing how a dive is supposed to be scored. Usually a score factors three elements of the dive: the approach, the flight, and the entry. The primary factors affecting the scoring are: (1) the height of the diver at the apex of the dive, with extra height resulting in a higher score, (2) the distance of the diver from the diving apparatus throughout the dive (a diver must not be dangerously close, should not be too far away, but should ideally be within 2 feet of the board/platform), (3) the properly defined body position of the diver according to the dive being performed, including pointed toes and feet touching at all times, (4) the proper amounts of rotation and revolution upon completion of the dive and entry into the water, and (5) angle of entry (a diver should enter the water straight, without any angle). Many judges award divers for the amount of splash created by the diver on entry, with less splash resulting in a higher score.
To reduce the subjectivity of scoring in major meets, panels of five or seven judges are assembled. In the case where five judges are assembled, the highest and lowest scores are tossed and the middle three are summed and multiplied by the DD. In the case where seven judges are assembled, the highest and lowest scores are tossed and the middle five are summed and multiplied by the DD. Accordingly, it is extremely difficult for one judge panel to manipulate scores.
There is a general misconception about scoring and judging. In serious meets, the absolute score is somewhat meaningless. It is the relative score, not the absolute score that wins meets. Accordingly, good judging implies consistent scoring across the dives. Specifically, if a judge consistently gives low scores for all divers, or consistently gives high scores for the same divers, the judging will yield fair relative results and will cause divers to place in the correct order. However, absolute scores have significance to the individual divers. Besides the obvious instances of setting records, absolute scores are also used for rankings and qualifications for higher level meets.
Learn to dive in Malta, learn to dive with buddiesmalta.comMalta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea, some 93 km south of Sicily. Only the three largest islands Malta Island (Malta), Gozo (Ghawdex), and Comino (Kemmuna) are inhabited. The smaller islands, such as Filfla, Cominotto and the Islands of St. Paul are uninhabited. Numerous bays along the indented coastline of the islands provide good harbours. The landscape is characterised by low hills with terraced fields. The highest point is at Ta' Dmejrek on Malta Island at 253 metres (830 ft) near Dingli. Although there are some small rivers at times of high rainfall, there are no permanent rivers or lakes on Malta.The Malta Channel to the north separates Malta from the island of Sicily, the largest Italian isle.The local climate is Mediterranean temperate climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. There is no real thermal dormant season for plants, although plant growth can be checked briefly by abnormal cold in winter (patches of ground frost may occur in inland locales), and summer heat and aridity may cause vegetation to wilt. Effectively there are only two seasons, which makes the islands attractive for tourists especially during the drier months.
Malta,Gozo,Comino Diving FactsScuba Diving Malta
Water temperature in Malta:
12°C (54°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August
Suit needed for diving Malta:
Shortie in July and August, Semidry or drysuit from November to May, 5mm neoprene for the rest of the year
Water visibility in Malta:
5 - 40 metres (15 - 130 feet)
Type of diving in Malta:
Mostly rocky reef dives, some wreck and cave dives
Marine life in Malta:
Tuna, jacks, barracuda, john dory, octopus, moray eels, seahorses, fire worms, soft coral
When to go to Malta:
There is diving in Malta all year, but conditions are best from April to October. Air temperatures may become oppressive during July and August
How to get to Malta:
Air Malta operates flights into the country from many major European cities, as well as Moscow, Cairo and Tripoli
GOzo:
Gozo is easy to grasp, a “small” yellow limestone rock reaching up to 176 m out of the sea. The rugged coastlines with many sheer cliffs that drop vertically from 160 m to almost 40 m below sea level are the main characteristics of this 15 km by 7 km island. In between, there are areas where the land slopes gently down to the sea. The 7 miniature “table mountains” are predominant on the landscape and lend Gozo the nickname “the island of the seven hills”.
In the centre of the island is Victoria (in Maltese: Rabat) the island’s capital with a large fortress (Citadel) that dominates the town. A network of narrow bumpy roads head out in all directions to the surrounding villages that are either exposed on the hills or hidden in the small bays along the 43 km coastline. Further characteristic landmarks are the domes of the numerous churches.
In contrast to other Mediterranean islands it is common on Gozo to dive from the shore.
Xwieni Bay
A small picturesque bay approximately 2 km west of Marsalforn. A shallow sandy seabed increasing in depth far out into the bay. Covered with small channels, boulders and banks of sea-grass. Easy access even during bad weather. Suitable for beginner exercises and also enjoyable night dives.
Double Arch: an impressive rock wall with two openings which give this dive site its name
Reqqa Point
The most northerly point of Gozo is situated 3 km north-west of Marsalforn. The point stretches further north beneath the surface. This diving site is characterised by drop-offs, shelves, small caves, chimneys and, of course, an abundance of fish and may be dived at various depths.
Ghasri Valley
This is a fantastic (and easy) dive into a narrow - nearly 500 m long - canyon to the open sea. At the exit one encounter on the eastern side a cave entrance that opens into the spectacular “Blue Dome”. The diver can glide into the dimly illuminated dome and surface to find a splendid colourful panorama, especially in the afternoon when the Cathedral is lit by direct sunlight.
Dwejra Point
Dwejra Point is the most famous diving site on Gozo that boasts a beautiful landscape both above and beneath the surface. The Blue Hole is the best starting-point for various dive combinations. Other well known dive sites in this area:
Inland Sea, Blue Hole, Azure Window, Coral Cave, Crocodile Rock and Fungus Rock .
Xlendi Bay
On the northwest coast of Gozo is a small tourist village called Xlendi. A collection of hotels, bars, restaurants and diving schools are huddled together along the seafront of the fjord like bay. In earlier times the Roman used the bay as a winter harbour.
These days it is dominated by tourists pursuing all kinds of water sports. Divers are more interested in the small reef and a tunnel which are located in the mouth of the bay. Especially the shallow water makes this site suitable for beginners.
Ta´ Cenc
The Ta’Cenc cliffs are situated on the south coast west of the entrance to the canyon of Mgarr Ix-Xini. This popular site is protected from north-west winds, which regularly inhibit diving along the western and northern coastline. It offers a lot of possibilities for both beginners and advanced divers: a sandy seabed that is teeming with marine life, drop-offs, small caves and the mighty Fessej Rock that reaches down to almost 50 m
A sandy seabed and huge rocks dominate the area of Ta´Cenc and Mgarr l-Xini.
Xatt l-Ahmar
Close to the harbour of Mgarr is the idyllic Mellieha Bay directly beneath Fort Chambray. This bay offers easy entrance to shallow water. Various other entrances are located along the shoreline to the west. This area is suitable for both beginners and experienced divers and offers an alternative to Ta’Cenc in case of north-west winds. [ <- Map ]
Since 1999 an additional attraction for advanced divers is to dive the “Xlendi”, a car ferry that was intentionally sunk to offer Gozo its first official wreck site. Unfortunately the “sinking” of the ferry did not go as planned as it drifted away from the designated site and sank funnel down in 40 m of water. Many superstructures are now stuck in the sand or have simply been destroyed by the weight of the ferry.
Hondoq Bay
The south-east coast of Gozo is not very attractive for divers; however under certain weather conditions (wind from north or west) this bay is protected and offers an alternative to Mellieha Bay or Mgarr lx-Xixi. One dives in a small sandy bay directly opposite Comino. The site is especially popular with beginners to gain their first diving experiences and likewise for night dives.
Top diving centres in Malta offer escorted introductory, advanced and speciality Padi scuba diving courses all year round. Diving courses in Malta include scuba diving, guided dives, organised dives and Padi Go Pro courses and have access to the best dive sites of all three islands of Malta
