A Code of Points is a rulebook that defines the scoring system for each level of competition in gymnastics. There is no unified, international code of points; every oversight organization—such as FIG (Federation Internationale de Gymnastique), NCAA Gymnastics, and most national gymnastics federations—designs and employs its own unique Code of Points. Although the various Code of Points differ from one another, most specify 10.0 as the maximum possible score.
Gymnasts competing at lower levels or outside the FIG's jurisdiction (e.g., NCAA gymnastics and local club teams) are not scored according to the FIG code.
In 2006, the Code of Points and the entire gymnastics scoring system were completely overhauled.