Judges' Association of Mid-America

 

Here is the link to the training materials on WGI's website.

 

There is a PDF version of the handouts from December's training here.

 

Here are some handouts we received at training in December:

 

The Value of a Tenth

 

A spread of the same number of tenths should have the same meaning, no matter where the spread occurs. For example, the meaning is the same between two units at 16.8 & 17.2 as it is between two units at 18.8 & 19.2

 

1-3 Tenths:

The units are essentially equal except that minor issues and "feelings" rate one over the other.

 

4-6 Tenths:

There are subtle, but objective differences and nuances that make it clear that one unit is better than the other unit.

 

7-9 Tenths:

There are at least 1-2 significant differences in the descriptives that are easily identifiable when comparing the two units.

 

1.0 Or More:

There are generally several significant differences in the descriptives when comparing the two units. (These are not forbidden, however it is the responsibility of the judge to examine thoroughly two units in the impression-analysis-comparison process.)

 

Achievement recognizes the simultaneous occurrence of the "what" and the "how"

 

Standards for the Judge

 

Individuals must meet the following standards in order to join the ranks of the WGI adjudication team.  Once a member of the team, judges must maintain these standards, knowing that their performance will be measured against them.

 

 

o A full and comprehensive understanding and application of the caption philosophy.

o A sound understanding of the paradigms within each of the classes to be judged.

o A strong awareness of the meaning of a number and the numerical value to place on each group viewed.

o An absolute knowledge of numbers management in both ranking and rating in sub-caption and overall.

o Strong, in-depth recognition skills

o Well-developed communication skills relative to take observation

o Well-developed communication skills relative to critique dialogs

o An unquestioned sense of ethics, standards and professionalism

o An open mind and an educational approach to adjudication

o The ability to function within a team.

o A strong understanding of the Activity, its goals, values and direction.

 

Preparing to Judge

 

Prior to each event you judge, please do the following:

 

Before you go to the contest site:

1. Listen to your caption CD

2. Review the Manual with emphasis on your caption.

3. Be aware of the block scores.

Review the criteria reference for the class you will be judging.

 

At the contest site:

1. Review your placemat and block scores for the week

2. Know the previous scores you have given and be accountable for scores you will give.

When it is possible do your tape intros before you go to the arena floor.

 

During the contest:

1. Reference the placemat in the comparison process

2. Apply sub-caption ranking/profiling.

3. Offer the most accountable scoring significant information in the body of your tape, not at the end.

4. Make your wrap ups brief and succinct. Spend the greatest time on scoring.

5. Make back up tapes for your own review.

Make back up takes for your Caption Head or Chief Judge.

 

Following each contest:

1. Review your back up tapes and identify areas for improvement.

2. Review your scores and identify areas needing adjustment.

3. Review any information you received through critique.