Judge Recaps

The Judge Recaps feature provides a printable summary of all scores submitted by judges for a specific division or round. This allows judges to verify that their scores synced correctly from their tablets before scores are finalized and released.

Purpose

Judge Recaps serve several important functions:

• Score Verification - Judges can confirm their submitted scores match what they intended
• Sync Confirmation - Verify that all scores successfully transferred from tablets to the scoring system
• Paper Trail - Create a printed record of judge scores for archival purposes
• Error Detection - Identify any discrepancies between intended and recorded scores before release

Accessing Judge Recaps

1. Navigate to Score Preview in your competition
2. Locate the division or round you want to review
3. Click Judge Recaps

The recap opens in a new browser tab, making it easy to print or reference alongside other screens.

What's Included

The Judge Recap displays:

Header Information

• Division name
• Round name (if applicable)
• Competition and event details

Score Details

For each performance in the division/round:

Scores are organized by judge assignment, showing:

• Judge name and initials
• Caption (e.g., Visual, Music, General Effect)
• Subcaption scores where applicable
• Caption total

Using Judge Recaps for Verification

Before Score Release

1. Print the Judge Recap for each division
2. Distribute to the respective judges
3. Have judges verify their scores match their written notes or tablet records
4. Address any discrepancies before releasing scores

Verification Checklist

Judges should confirm:

• All performances they judged are listed
• Score values match their intended submissions
• No unexpected zeros or missing scores
• Caption totals appear correct

Addressing Discrepancies

If a judge identifies an incorrect score:

1. Note the specific performance, caption, and correct value
2. Report to the chief judge or tabulation staff
3. Use the Modify Score feature on the Scoring page to correct the score
4. Reprint the Judge Recap to confirm the correction

Printing Judge Recaps

The Judge Recap page is optimized for printing:

1. Click Judge Recaps to open in a new tab
2. Use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P)
3. Select your printer or "Save as PDF"
4. Print in portrait orientation for best results

Print Tips

• Use standard letter or A4 paper size
• Set margins to "Normal" or "Default"
• Enable "Background graphics" if you want shading/colors
• Consider printing to PDF for digital archival

Best Practices

Timing

• Generate Judge Recaps after all scores are submitted but before releasing
• Allow adequate time for judges to review and report issues
• Keep copies until any protest period has passed

Organization

• Print one recap per judge panel or division
• Label physical copies with division and date
• Store with other competition records

Digital Records

• Save PDF versions for permanent records
• Include in competition documentation packages
• Reference during any score protests or appeals

Related Topics

• Score Preview Overview
• Event Scoring Overview
• Manually Entering Scores
• Releasing Scores