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* If you need to
change a score, ask for a new
score sheet.
* The tally
administrator or head judge should total scores, however, it is advised
that you write a total on your personal tally sheet, for your own
preference to refer to when awards need to be decided on. Please respect
requests from the tally administrator and the Head Judge. They have been
designated by the ADTS® office to make decisions that will be in the best
interest of the company. She will have a more objective 'overall' picture
of the contest.
II: RECORDED COMMENTS
* Tapes have a
lead tape on them so it is necessary to fast forward them before speaking
into them.
* Test your tape
recorder ahead of time to insure batteries and machine are working
properly. It might be a good idea to have 1 or 2 extra recorders out in
case yours malfunctions. Do this well before the contest begins, as well
as several times throughout the day.
* Re-test
batteries and operation throughout the day.
* Familiarize
yourself with the recorder's operations. Make sure the "pause"
or "voice activation" (VOX) buttons are on.
* Make sure the
school name or soloists name is on the tape. This will ensure proper
distribution.
* Speak clearly
and with enthusiasm. Make sure that you are making an ample amount of
comments that support your scoresheet. Remember, the team will listen to
your tapes. Be constructive and positive.
* Introduce
yourself at the beginning of the routine you are judging. This is very
important. Ex. Hello, Starlites, my name is
Joyce Pennington and I will be judging your novelty routine today. Good
Luck! "
* Make sure your
comments are consistent throughout the routine and make a synopsis at the
end to emphasize important points. Your score sheet comments and oral
comments should all support each other as well as support the score you
are giving.
* Make sure to
cover all sections of the score sheet. Avoid being repetitious with
comments or phrases.
* Use tact and be
constructive with your comments or phrases. Your comments on the tapes
should have positive points even on
the worst teams. Many are coming to a contest for the first time and have
worked very hard to get there. Please give them something to build on.
Pretend the team is sitting right in front of you and listening to your
comments.
* If you give
less than a Division I rating, make sure that you support it with your comments.
* If your tape
recorder fails to function, do a synopsis at the end of the routine with
another recorder.
* DO
NOT MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT WEIGHT!
III: GENERAL TIPS
* Make sure you
take the time needed to insure proper results.
* If your score
varies more than 6 points from the other judges, YOU
WILL BE ASKED TO ADJUST YOUR SCORE ACCORDINGLY
.Also, if a team is missing a rating by one or two points, you may be
asked to adjust up. PLEASE DO NOT
TAKE THIS PERSONALLY!
* Make sure your
appearance is professional and mature and not too cutesy or trendy (see section
on contest dress code).
- Prior to the
contest, you will be assigned "set up" areas. You must
assist in your area. If you finish early, please go and assist
other areas until all work is completed.
* When you are
judging for a long day (especially solos), you can get very tired. Take a
break when you feel that you cannot objectively judge the next team(s) or
person(s). Standing up and getting a drink of water can easily adjust your
outlook.
* You will be
issued a personal tally sheet. Please keep a record of your scores for a
cross reference.
* Keep notes on
outstanding performances deserving the following JUDGES
AWARD: JAZZ, KICK, PROP, NOVELTY , MILITARY , POM PON, LYRICAL, OPEN,
MODERN, OFFICERS. Look at
the highest score in that category, then take into consideration overall
impression. Also, you will be asked to select teams that have shown
overall performance levels in CHOREOGRAPHY,
TECHNIQUE, PRESENTATION, and PRECISION.
* Please judge
junior teams according to their age/ability levels (K-3, 4-6, 7-9).
* GUSSIE
NELL DAVIS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
is all 90's and above from each judge on every routine. DR.
IRVING DREIBRODT AWARD is
the highest score in the MILITARY
category
* You cannot
imagine how much it means to the teams for you to take the time to speak
to them at the end of the contest. We receive constant positive feedback
on how thrilled the girls were to have one of the judges speak to them
after the contest was over. Even the smaller and weaker teams need to know
from us that they are important and that they get noticed too. Sometimes
the smallest positive gesture can make a great difference and the smallest
negative one can cause a TIDAL WAVE.
* The most
important thing to remember is that these teams come to competition not
only to do good, but also to improve and receive critiques from
professionals. You must comment to each team just like it was your own.
Most of our judges are directors so please think of what you like to hear
when your teams go to competition.
* FOOD-
Some contests are quite long and there may not be a "runner" to
get food as often as you need. If you tend to get hungry often, or have
special needs, please bring crackers or snacks with you, to tie you over
until you can break between categories. However, even if there is a
runner, please do not make an
excessive number of trips to the concession stand.
* RESTROOM
BREAKS AND BEING COMFORTABLE
-Try to hold it until a break between categories. Any staff member is
welcome to bring a stadium chair, pillow, or anything that might make your
long day of judging on bleachers more comfortable. |
