JUDGING

Interested in becoming a Judge?

Individuals who wish to begin their judging career with PPA undergo a comprehensive training and professional development program to ensure that their commentary as well as the rankings and ratings of the units they judge are in compliance with a consistent judging philosophy. Training to be a judge can take from one to three seasons and involves academic and practical judge training in sessions.

Judges local to the PPA continue their certification and remain eligible for assignments by working with our chief judge on programs and activities that promote their evolution as a judge and allows them to stay current in the ever-evolving winter guard, winter percussion and winds activities.

Individuals with significant design, instruction, or performance experience in the pageantry arts are eligible to enroll in our training program and work towards their judging certification. To express interest please email chiefjudge@pacificperformingarts.org.

CONTEST STAFF

Interested in become contest staff like Timing & Penalties, Tabulation, or Contest Administrator?

Individuals who may not be qualified to become a judge but still want to participate in supporting PPA events should consider becoming:

  • Timing & Penalties

    This is the person you see on the floor letting teams know when to move onto the floor, counting members, keeping the teams flowing according to schedule, and checking things like performance time, equipment time, and boundary violations.

  • Tabulation

    Tabulators work behind the scenes to ensure judges scores and commentary. They check audio and release scores once they’ve been verified. This job can be done remotely!

  • Contest administrator

    Contest Administrators ensure the entire contest is flowing smoothly and are in charge of the contest and are prepared to make any decisions about the contest that doesn’t have to do with scores or judges commentary. They oversee the other contest staff and are your go to person the day of a contest.

If you are interested in a contest staff position please reach out to the Contest Coordinator.