how to be a judge

[alan1973]

this is posted in another forum too, but I guess all the judges are off on holiday.

I just got volunteered to be a judge in a local amature BBing contest in August (Japanese only) near Osaka. I actually was recommended by a few folks because of my "knowledge" as a powerlifter and physiology as a whole AND I can speak Japanese. Look I am NOT a pro and never pretended to be one and they completely realize this. (I figure I am also going to be the Token American there)
I am going to do some studying and I know some of the basics of judging.....you have to if you want to compete (and i did a long time ago). but if any of you can give advice or point me in the right direction. I have plenty of time to learn up, so thanks in advance.
please don't think I am a wannabe judge, like I said, I got volunteered. all the jugdes are "volunteers". Only 2 of them have real world experience though and they will train us as well....problem is, my Japanese is only about 2nd grade level. I need English!!

BTW the competition is also a figure comp for the ladies.

 

[vadim_b1]

there are some guidelines in here

http://www.getbig.com/info/npc/npcrules.htm

I had an official IFBB judging rule book somewhere, if i can find it ill link you to it, it basically describes what you should be looking for in each round and each pose in great detail.

 

[alan1973]

this is great stuff.
Thanks!!!