How should an element with missing choreographed features be scored?

When scoring an element with missing choreographed features, it is standard practice to call it with no value. This approach acknowledges that the element was not performed in accordance with the established requirements for that specific feature within the routine. Missing choreographed features can detract from the overall quality and intent of the performance, indicating that the skaters did not fulfill the expectations set in the choreography, which is necessary for a high-quality execution.

Scoring an element with no value serves to reinforce the importance of adherence to the choreography, promoting a higher standard in performance quality. It encourages teams to practice and deliver all aspects of their program as intended, ensuring that they fully showcase their skills and the intricacies of the choreography that have been designed to enhance the performance.

Assigning a score as normal, considering it a success, or issuing a warning would not address the missed elements accurately, as each of those alternatives could undermine the emphasis on the importance of complete execution of the choreography.