judging questions

rookiedad · 09-12-2010, 09:22 AM

how many judges are needed for competitions of 10 and 20 teams respectively and can kcbs contests be held on private property in residential areas (backyards)?

QansasjayhawQ · 09-12-2010, 10:07 AM

rule of thumb is one judge per team . . . plus table captains and other volunteers.

KCBS style competitions can be held anywhere. If you're talking a sanctioned event, I believe there are rules (guidelines) regarding the facilities but I would imagine KCBS would be happy to sanction an event in a backyard.

That would have to be one huge backyard to accommodate 20 teams . . .

And lastly, if you're talking a sanctioned event, I'd say to go straight to the source and ask them.

Good luck with it!

Ron_L · 09-12-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by QansasjayhawQ

rule of thumb is one judge per team . . . plus table captains and other volunteers.

Not exactly... You need a multiple of 6, so for 20 teams you would need 24 judges (4 tables) plus 4 table captains.

QansasjayhawQ · 09-12-2010, 10:33 AM

Well, right - for a sanctioned competition - and that's why I called it a 'rule of thumb' - as in 'not exact' :-)

Gowan · 09-12-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by QansasjayhawQ

That would have to be one huge backyard to accommodate 20 teams . . .

Not to mention the 600 amps of power, portapotties, etc. you'll need.

Lake Dogs · 09-12-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

Not exactly... You need a multiple of 6, so for 20 teams you would need 24 judges (4 tables) plus 4 table captains.

And, this would be a minimum, meaning every judge judging every
category with no margin for error/drop out, etc. Minimum.

SoEzzy · 09-13-2010, 12:19 AM

The tables of 6 do make life easier, but the rule would also be the same for 19 teams, and that could be as simply run with 18 judges, 3 tables of 6, with each of the 3 tables scoring one extra entry on rotation.

The bigger difficulty is getting the turn in table person to understand that rotating the teams amongst the tables is as important as watching the clock and relabeling the boxes.

Just my opinion!

rookiedad · 09-13-2010, 07:38 AM

how long are judges on site during a regular kcbs contest?

Stoke&Smoke · 09-13-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rookiedad

how long are judges on site during a regular kcbs contest?

No set time, but they usually arrive between 9 and 10, for a 10 or 10:30 judges meeting. That usually takes beween 30-60 minutes, then they are allowed out until about 15 till noon, when they are expected to be back in the judging room/tent. They are instructed not to talk to teams AT ALL once the judges meeting is over, until after all turn in's.

09-12-2010, 09:22 AM	#1
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y.	judging questions how many judges are needed for competitions of 10 and 20 teams respectively and can kcbs contests be held on private property in residential areas (backyards)? __________________ Phil Better Days Barbeque Backwoods Party 3 WSMs 22" Weber Kettle Smokey Joe

09-12-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	rule of thumb is one judge per team . . . plus table captains and other volunteers. KCBS style competitions can be held anywhere. If you're talking a sanctioned event, I believe there are rules (guidelines) regarding the facilities but I would imagine KCBS would be happy to sanction an event in a backyard. That would have to be one huge backyard to accommodate 20 teams . . . And lastly, if you're talking a sanctioned event, I'd say to go straight to the source and ask them. Good luck with it! __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

09-12-2010, 10:33 AM	#4
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback	Well, right - for a sanctioned competition - and that's why I called it a 'rule of thumb' - as in 'not exact' :-) __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Sweaty, smokey and enjoying every minute.

09-13-2010, 12:19 AM	#7
SoEzzy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-02-06 Location: SLC, UT	The tables of 6 do make life easier, but the rule would also be the same for 19 teams, and that could be as simply run with 18 judges, 3 tables of 6, with each of the 3 tables scoring one extra entry on rotation. The bigger difficulty is getting the turn in table person to understand that rotating the teams amongst the tables is as important as watching the clock and relabeling the boxes. Just my opinion! __________________ "There is no such thing as a little garlic." A.Baer

09-13-2010, 07:38 AM	#8
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y.	how long are judges on site during a regular kcbs contest? __________________ Phil Better Days Barbeque Backwoods Party 3 WSMs 22" Weber Kettle Smokey Joe

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