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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2>I have used fingers and only
problem I've had with that system is when you are asked what that is while
you are judging the next maneuver. I put all my concentration in to the judging
task and don't like being distracted with scribes questions. Then I have to ask
him to repeat or wait depending on where the maneuver I'm judging is and then
scores aren't recorded and I am not a mental recorder that can recall which
maneuver I gave the 6 and then the 9. It is not fair to the contestant to
not receive the score he was earned by the judge. The only other system I have
found that works well is using a pad to write down the scores and hopefully the
scribe can read my scribble and I don't overwrite my scores. It is better but
not perfect. At least not perfect for me. When I have a knowledgeable scribe
that is used to my system scores flow. When I have a warm body stuck in scribes
chair the system breaks down no matter what the system is in some cases
especially while judging FAI.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2> Keep the
thoughts flowing and something better might be created. </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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del
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NSRCA - 473</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<A title=mups1953@yahoo.com href="mailto:mups1953@yahoo.com">mike mueller</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, April 15, 2004 9:56
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: A possible answer to lousy
judging "Flash cards"</DIV>
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<DIV> Del, I realize that flash cards would be tough and that's why
too many would resist it.</DIV>
<DIV> What about flashing fingers. I know for fact that it's easier than
verbally telling the scribe. It serves a function in that others can now judge
the judging. How can we improve if we can't even see what the scores are. I'm
telling you that I feel strongly that this system would help us alot. I'm
hoping someone trys it. It'll take someone to step up to the plate and
try this method. It's super simple and it works. </DIV>
<DIV> Another added benefit of flashing scores is that you can
establish judging tendences. Judge A downgrades for in to close while judge C
like's them close. In the old days judges tendency's were studied much like an
umpire calling balls and strikes. Some umps call strikes on lower pitches
than others. Teams learn these tendencies and use them to their
advantage.</DIV>
<DIV> Again last I checked I fly pattern for recreation. Let's bring back
some of the fun! </DIV>
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I still think it's a great debate. Mike <BR><BR><B><I>"Del K. Rykert"
<drykert@localnet.com></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2>Mike..</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2> I
don't see how there is enough time while judging FAI to mess with flash
cards?</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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del
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NSRCA - 473</FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
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