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Subject: Judges' Orientation Author: idea from another board [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 15:27:38 05/28/12 Mon What are some general good instructions that should be given to judges for the following categories and/or what are some general guidelines that a contestant should use when competing in any of these categories? 1) Interview / Bio 2) Swimsuit 3) Gown 4) Fitness 5) Fashion Wear Here are my thoughts (based on a ten point score system): 1) Interview - she must be able to talk to anyone; she needs to be passionate about something, but (unless it is Mrs. International) she doesn't need national 501C3 contacts. She needs to choose a well fitted and flattering interview outfit. Her makeup and hair need to suit her. It is okay for a contestant to have different tastes, but overall, she needs to appear presentable and appropriate. Deduct 3 points if she can't do that. Bio - did she prepare a well written bio that easily allows you to generate questions? Typos/misspellings/grammar errors? Bad bio - deduct 2 points. Remaining 5 points are discretionary based upon your impression of her ability to interact with you (including whether or not she is passionate about a cause). If no one asks her questions about her platform, you can assume (or not assume) her dedication based upon her bio. 2) Swimsuit – Toned and fit body is worth 4 points. This is one area where there isn’t much discretion – she is either reasonably fit or not. If she is not fit at all – ie – skinny fat (thin girl with no tone) or clearly has 20 points to loose, then all four points should be deducted. Nicely tones girls get 3 points. Really toned girls 4 points. fit/flatter/hair/makeup/jewelry – 3 points. Essentially, she needs to show that she is capable of putting herself together in a given set of circumstances – ie – is her hair/makeup/outfit/jewelry appropriate for a swimsuit competition? Is she wearing enough makeup for the stage lighting? Does the outfit over-power her? Does anything stand out in a negative way? She needs to have stage presence (3 points) - you smile when you see her up there; she shines. 3) Gown – fit/flatter/hair/makeup/jewelry – if it all works together and does not over-power the contestant, then she gets 4 points. Does she have stage presence? 4 points. Can she walk well in this gown? 2 points. 4) Fitness Wear – same as swimsuit 5) Fashion Wear – same as gown [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Thanks. A lot of thought went into this. Great ideas 16:35:50 05/28/12 Mon When I directed I put similar subcategories right on the score sheets. Might be easier that way. These are good suggestions! 15:26:37 05/30/12 Wed well said. All this will be moot if your judges aren't trained (click) get on the same page 02:23:56 05/31/12 Thu Great point. How do you approach judge training? OP 09:58:14 06/09/12 Sat Make a mandatory meeting with all of them where you have some important points highlighted. click -- so much to say, 10:24:53 06/09/12 Sat Using photos and videos as training tools -- for judges and contestants, 14:54:30 06/20/12 Wed yes, if we all knew the ground rules, we wouldn't be mad if we lost. Judges should be clued in as well as contestants. -- good idea, 03:49:39 07/02/12 Mon every judge has got to understand the system's role and goal. They can't go off on a personal tangent -- get on the same page, 02:27:45 07/24/12 Tue The Miss America Organization offers Judges seminars at a low cost. I've always thought this was a great way to get the basics in judging under your belt. If your judging says you are MAO certified it doesn't hurt Lou 07:50:43 07/24/12 Tue I was MAO certified for 2 years. I dropped out due to our state pageant wanting us to lo ball contestants because they "didn't want to deal with tied contestants." Later on MAO told the state directors they could offer judge's seminars but they couldn't tout them as "MAO Certified" workshops -- No Name, 18:59:45 07/26/12 Thu FIT.....that is a touchy subject A size 0 gal 5 foot has nothing to loos your statement about having 20 poinds to loose is not on point either. MOST contestants have lost 20-80 pounds and work out daily. You need to ask the contestant what their schedule is 14:38:14 07/24/12 Tue If you lose weight, your wardrobe may become too loose. -- English 101, 21:29:29 07/27/12 Fri