rob g
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- Joined
- Mar 29, 2014
- Location
- Baden, Ontario, Canada
I wouldn't have an issue with refresher classes but for the most part I think they will be a waste of time. The reps already do a pretty good job of highlighting the rules at every judges meeting and pointing out any new rulings from on high. We get to listen to the audio tape on judging before every comp to the point most people zone out. Until KCBS starts to define what constitutes a 6 or a 9, and why, we aren't likely to see any changes as the definition is at the discretion of the individual judge.
To be honest I tend to score lower than the table average when I check my scores after a comp. I tend to use the whole scoring range and give the sample a 9 when it deserves it or a 4 or 5 when it is lacking. At the same time I make a point of a comment card for 6 or under to justify why I gave the score I did. I usually have occasion at least once or twice a season to do double duty as a judge and table captain. I get the chance to review the other cards at my table. It blows me away when I score a 5 or 6 and another judge gives a 9 for the same meat. I realize meats from one box can vary in quality but I often see a 7 given as the low score from that judge for the day. The new seating system does average this out so most tables are balanced
To be honest I tend to score lower than the table average when I check my scores after a comp. I tend to use the whole scoring range and give the sample a 9 when it deserves it or a 4 or 5 when it is lacking. At the same time I make a point of a comment card for 6 or under to justify why I gave the score I did. I usually have occasion at least once or twice a season to do double duty as a judge and table captain. I get the chance to review the other cards at my table. It blows me away when I score a 5 or 6 and another judge gives a 9 for the same meat. I realize meats from one box can vary in quality but I often see a 7 given as the low score from that judge for the day. The new seating system does average this out so most tables are balanced