bearnakedbbq
Knows what a fatty is.
Need some help understanding the concept of judging?
I am currently planning a BBQ event for June and I suggested that we have the same (6) judges score the Brisket, then another (6) judges the Ribs etc….. This would mean I would have to have (24) total judges to do the main four categories.
I am a new member of the Alaska BBQ Association, Yes we BBQ in Alaska! Had a meeting the other night (via phone). My proposal was rejected for the main for categories since it didn’t follow the ABA rules, and it would require too many judges. They also mentioned that they try to have 1 judge per competition team.
So let’s say I have 24 teams enter my contest, wouldn’t we need 24 judges? If my math is correct 24 judges = 24 judges.
Our judges are not going to be certified judges like you use in the lower 48. I would say that 95+% of these judges this will be their first time judging and the only experience they will have is by attending a short class that is offered before the event.
I would agree that my suggestion would not work on most the lower 48 events, but for events with less than 24 it would.
In my scenario, each judge will have to sample and score 24 entries, what they score is the question. Do they score 24 ribs, or do they score 6 ribs, 6 chickens, 6 briskets and 6 pork butts?
Question:
troy
I am currently planning a BBQ event for June and I suggested that we have the same (6) judges score the Brisket, then another (6) judges the Ribs etc….. This would mean I would have to have (24) total judges to do the main four categories.
I am a new member of the Alaska BBQ Association, Yes we BBQ in Alaska! Had a meeting the other night (via phone). My proposal was rejected for the main for categories since it didn’t follow the ABA rules, and it would require too many judges. They also mentioned that they try to have 1 judge per competition team.
So let’s say I have 24 teams enter my contest, wouldn’t we need 24 judges? If my math is correct 24 judges = 24 judges.
Our judges are not going to be certified judges like you use in the lower 48. I would say that 95+% of these judges this will be their first time judging and the only experience they will have is by attending a short class that is offered before the event.
I would agree that my suggestion would not work on most the lower 48 events, but for events with less than 24 it would.
In my scenario, each judge will have to sample and score 24 entries, what they score is the question. Do they score 24 ribs, or do they score 6 ribs, 6 chickens, 6 briskets and 6 pork butts?
Question:
- Would it not be easier for these new judges to focus on one category than have to tackle all four meats?
- Would the scoring results reflect a truer sense on the real winner since these judges would have tasted and scored 100% of the “say Ribs” compared to 25%?
- I don’t see why this would not work for event with less than 24 teams, what am I missing?
- If this is truly the best way to determine a winner, why do other events that uses judges like gymnastics, figure skating, cheerleading, boxing, or beauty pageants us these style of judging?
- Can anyone else come up with a judging event where you are being scored by different judges to determine the overall winner?
troy