TrainingJudges

AGS-Judged Competitions

AGS-Certified Judges & Clerks
Qualifications

Judges should be chosen with experience in both gourds and art.
Judges must be impartial and consistent.
AGS-Certified Judges and Clerks are trained and certified. They are required to maintain their certification by participating in AGS-judged competition events and completing continuing education.
AGS-Certified Judges must also be a current member in good standing of the AGS

Judges & Head Judge

If one or more AGS Certified Judges are available, one of them shall be appointed as the Head Judge
Although not necessary under these guidelines, an AGS Certified Judge lends credibility to the competition and the appearance that the guidelines will be followed. If no AGS Certified Judge is available, the show chair shall appoint a head judge.

Clerks

AGS-Certified Judges and/or AGS trained Apprentice Judges may be assigned as Clerks. The show may also include Chapter members with an interest in becoming a judge, whether or not otherwise trained or certified.
Clerks do not assist in judging.
Clerks serve the purpose of keeping official records of the judges’ decisions, so should be chosen for their ability to keep accurate and clear records of the judging.

Judging Forms and Charts

Option A (Detailed) Judge Scoring Sheet
Option A (Detailed) Clerk Scoring Sheet
Option B (Simplified) Judge & Clerk Scoring Sheet
Option C Verbal Consensus - no form
Jim Story Manipulated Gourd Judging Form
Gourd ID Chart
Definitions for Competitions
Measuring Raw Gourds

Resources

Judging Program Team
Judi Fleming, NC
Bonnie Gibson, AZ
Sylvia Nelson, CA
Terry Noxel, NY
Record Keeper: Dallas Lunsford

Contact Information:
agsmembership@comcast.net
americangourdsociety@gmail.com

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