Nick2
Senior Cook
I have been listenig to a lot of archive files for BBQ central and had a thought about kcbs judging since there are so many complaints about inconsistency:
I have seen competitions in other genres use a judge apprenticeship program where-
finishing the class doesn't qualify you to judge, but makes you a rules guru of sorts
new judge rank: you have judged 1-3 events with experienced judge supervision
normal judge: you have judged 3-10 events
high ranked judging: you have judged 10+ events, at least 1 major event, and passed the course
depending on the level of the event itself- you may not be eligible to judge it until you have reached a certain rank. In cases of rules infractions, higher level judges have final say.
I am not saying this is perfect, but at least it forces organizers to retain experienced judges for bigger events. Judges would still be unpaid. Also, there is normally a written complaint form against judging that is reviewed for possible response by the sanctioning body itself- ao acting a fool could hamper your chances at becoming a higher level judge.
Thought from competitors- just a few ideas. Btw- the MS mbn state champs is this weekend and I am thinking about observing. Can they serve food to the public?
I have seen competitions in other genres use a judge apprenticeship program where-
finishing the class doesn't qualify you to judge, but makes you a rules guru of sorts
new judge rank: you have judged 1-3 events with experienced judge supervision
normal judge: you have judged 3-10 events
high ranked judging: you have judged 10+ events, at least 1 major event, and passed the course
depending on the level of the event itself- you may not be eligible to judge it until you have reached a certain rank. In cases of rules infractions, higher level judges have final say.
I am not saying this is perfect, but at least it forces organizers to retain experienced judges for bigger events. Judges would still be unpaid. Also, there is normally a written complaint form against judging that is reviewed for possible response by the sanctioning body itself- ao acting a fool could hamper your chances at becoming a higher level judge.
Thought from competitors- just a few ideas. Btw- the MS mbn state champs is this weekend and I am thinking about observing. Can they serve food to the public?