Supervising is a Dual Responsibility

Having an apprentice judge is not a passive role. You are expected to:

• Judge the event accurately and professionally
• Simultaneously serve as a teacher and mentor

This requires focus, time management, and intentional effort.

Not All Supervising Assignments Will Be Approved

NASDA carefully reviews supervising assignments to ensure high-quality training experiences for apprentice judges. Approval may be influenced by several factors, including:

• Relationship to the apprentice
  • To avoid bias or conflicts of interest
• Time and event considerations
  • Based on the size, structure, and pace of the event
  • Prior event performance and the ability to effectively balance judging and teaching responsibilities
• Judge experience level
  • Overall judging experience
  • Experience supervising apprentice judges
• Diversity of experience
  • Exposure to multiple clubs, regions, and environments
• Pending review or disciplinary action
  • Judges who are currently under review or involved in a disciplinary process may not be approved to supervise apprentice judges

These factors help ensure that apprentice judges receive well-rounded, consistent, and high-quality instruction.