<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">It's rare that anyone is asked to judge when they are new to the sport. It's important to let a person absorb and become familiar with contests to the point where all the activities "slow down" and are less stressful. Usually in your second year you would be asked. By this time you will realize that being a judge is as important to your improvement as flying.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">--Lance</font>
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