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Judging
(updated 12/16/05)
*PLEASE NOTE! As of Sept. 22, 2007, we are not currently accepting new applications for test judging as we currently have 4 individuals going through the process. We will update this page again when slots open up.
Becoming an NPC Judge in the New England Area
The New England states of the NPC always welcome individuals interested in becoming a certified judge.
The process is composed of two parts;
a practical test of your ability to evaluate and score competitors
written test of your knowledge of NPC rules and regulations.
At any of the sanctioned contests here in New England comprised of ALL THREE disciplines of the sport, ie. Bodybuilding, Fitness, & Figure, you may test judge.
Contact Dave Follansbee and notify him of your interest in test judging. It is Dave who is responsible for all new judges in the area.
You will be sitting in the judge's area, scoring the event
along with the official judges. Dave or one of his appointed judges will instruct you on how to properly fill out your scoring sheets. Every judge should score
the contestants on their own opinion, using criteria
established by the NPC.
Judges should minimize communication between themselves,
but they can confer with the head judge if necessary. For example, a judge can
ask the head judge to view the contestants from different positions in the line
up, or ask to have particular competitors called out into the line up.
You
must test judge 3 contests. One of the contests must include the New England Championship. To pass the practical part of the Test
Judging, you must score a minimum of 90% relative to the official judges' scoring
in each of the 3 contests that you apprentice, including the New England Championships.
The next step is to arrange to take a written test at one of the contests. This
exam covers NPC rules and regulations. The written exam can be taken at any
of the contests that you are testing. You must achieve a minimum score of 90%
on the written test. After satisfactorily completing the practical and written
tests you are officially qualified to judge.
We look forward to having you on board with us!
-Dave Follansbee,
District Chairman
