Judges will award marks out of 10 based on the above criteria. Each judge will score each competitor. The judges’ scores will be averaged out (mean average) to create an overall score for each competitor.

The ‘description of demonstration’ is essentially how one can qualify a competitor’s display of skills in each section based on the types of questions provided in the criteria. Here are the guidelines for how points are awarded for each section:

We have collected some competitor videos for you so you are able to see a visual representation of examples where top marks have been awarded: 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6eriKFxI2bGbkfsjNwJbXXJPd0K1jjQW

Judges will be asked to be fair and honest when scoring and to use the full breadth of points where appropriate. Judges are recommended a full 5 minutes of judging time in both the video and live final rounds to ensure quality and precision (this does not include time watching a performance piece).

There will be no joint places. In the event of a tie for placings in the live final, the judges and moderator will re-examine and compare scorings and feedback. They will deliberate until one competitor has been allocated per placing. The same process will occur if there are joint winners in the video rounds to decide who proceeds to the live final.

Decimal Points Guidance

The judges may award decimal points if the competitor's demonstration lies somewhere in between the whole numbers. Judges are encouraged to do this, as certain sections are scaled up due to weightings.