Absolutely! We welcome veteran judges as well as new judges. Every Contest begins with a training session run by the State Office. Judging teams will consist of a mix of veteran and first-time judges.
What is the "second round" and do I have to stay for it?
In some cases, a category has so many entries, there need to be two rounds. The first round sends 2-3 top finishers into a "final" round. One member of each judging team must stay after the initial judging process to participate in the final round with members from other teams in your category. You will need to decide with your judging partner(s) who will be your group representative. This final round judging team will decide the final rankings (1st, 2nd, 3rd place).
You can sign up on our website by going here and filling out the form. You will be asked which regional event(s) you plan to judge. A confirmation email with instructions will be sent to you about two weeks before the event, and an e-mail reminder will be sent a few days before the event.