The first Code of Points was published in 1949. Though, the seed for the project was planted much earlier, in the 1930s.
Here’s how Pierre Hentgès, Sr., recounts the history of the first CoP.

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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /www/gymnasticshistorycom_663/public/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121The first Code of Points was published in 1949. Though, the seed for the project was planted much earlier, in the 1930s.
Here’s how Pierre Hentgès, Sr., recounts the history of the first CoP.
Gym nerds have heard of a magical 12-page Code of Points. But few have seen it.
Well, good news: We, the gymternet, now have the very first Code of Points in our possession thanks to Kathi-Sue Rupp and Hardy Fink.
So, with no further ado, here’s the very first men’s Code of Points.
By the way, if you’re looking for the very first women’s Code of Points, you can find it here.