<DIV>You have to start somewhere. The sooner a person starts judging the sooner they become a better judge. It might be nice to give the sportsman their first contest free, but after that they should at least be prepared to judge through advanced. Its tough to learn this without participating, so read the rules, watch a tape, attend a judge seminar, and get started. Thats what contestant judging is about.</DIV>
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<DIV>Just my opinion.</DIV>
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<DIV>Brian <BR><BR><B><I>Nat Penton <natpenton@centurytel.net></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Sulphur , La. contest was just completed with six rounds flown. There were 23 fliers with 8 sportsman and 7 intermediate.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The judge assignments were approached with the following (mis) conceptions:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Sportsman no judging</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Intermediate Sports and Adv only</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This placed quite a burden on the upper class judges.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Would appreciate comments regarding criteria. TIA</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>