GUIDELINES FOR JUDGES

Before judging begins:

• Check in with Head Judge upon arrival at the show
• Bring clean, dry rag and your MCA number (if you have one)
• Attend judges meeting; await judge team assignments
• Go with your team leader to your judging location

Before judging a car, make sure it is properly displayed:

• Windows rolled up
• Doors closed, trunk open
• Hood open (except Daily Driver)
• Convertible tops up
• Remove floor mats (they are not judged)
• Remove all items in trunk
• Early model cars: remove spare tire cover (jack & spare tire are judged) otherwise all points may be lost

Preparing to Judge a car:

• Introduce yourself to the owner (if present)
• Be familiar with judging forms and MCA/MNW rules
• Never judge a vehicle that you helped to build or restore
• Never let prior knowledge of a car affect your judgment    REMEMBER: the car always gets the benefit of the doubt
• Assign someone to be in charge of the clipboard (scribe)

During judging:

• Disagreements: never argue in front of the car's owner
• Head Judge is always available to settle disagreements
• Never deduct points for what you THINK is incorrect
• NEVER deduct half a point (1/2)
• Never drink or eat food while judging a car
• Establish a good, steady pace
• Never smoke around the car you are judging
• Keep a safe distance between yourself and the car
• Watch for belt buckles, jewelry, etc. that can scratch
• Never touch the vehicle (unless given permission to do so)
• Judges may touch only doors, hood, and trunk lid
• NEVER get in or sit in a car that is being judged
• Refrain form visiting with friends and car owners while judging
• Car owners are not to talk to judges during judging
• Always respect the car owner and the vehicle
• Judges are to be fair, consistent, and impartial
• Never make derogatory remarks about a car
• Your comments/actions reflect on MNW & the judge team

When judging is finished:

• NEVER tally the points!!!
• Be sure the judging sheets are complete and signed by all judges
• Turn in the judging sheets to the Tally person
• Inform the owner when you are finished judging