Excessive spinning, defined as more than eight consecutive turns in one direction, would merit what minimum offense level?

• A. Level 0
• B. Level 3
• C. Level 1
• D. Level 2

Answer: (C)

In judging, penalties are assigned by levels that reflect how severe the violation is. Exceeding eight consecutive spins in one direction is a control violation, so the judge starts at the lowest applicable penalty level. Since more than eight spins crosses the allowed limit, it isn’t a no-penalty situation, but it isn’t the most severe category either. Therefore the minimum level that applies is Level 1. Higher levels would come into play if there were aggravating factors or repeated offenses, but for this specific threshold, Level 1 is the starting point.