Instructions for judges
The following instructions were adapted from a version prepared by Horseshoe Canada Hall of Fame member Sheila McGrath-Leis. This instruction sheet can be printed and handed out to each of your judges as a reminder.
- Judges should be experienced tournament players.
- Judges must be aware of all the rules and regulations for tournaments.
- Judges must carry an equipment kit which will consist of one straight edge, one 6" rule, one 6" spread caliper. A small towel is great for a kneeling pad.
- Judges must take great care when checking shoes.
- The stake must never be touched at any times while shoes are being judged (never pry against the stake)
- A ringer is considered on when the straight edge does not rock on the peg. A 3-point touch is not a ringer (there has to be a space between the straight edge and the stake).
- When a judge is summoned, both players involved should stand at the back of the court until they are summoned by the judge indicating his decision.
- Judges may call another judge to confirm their calls.
- Judges must report serious irregularities or infractions immediately to the tournament committee whose rulings will be final.
- Judges will monitor players for foul line infractions.
- Judges shall report immediately to the tournament director any scoring irregularities by biased or incompetent scorekeepers.
- Judges will supervise the distribution of the score sheets to each court in play and their return to tournament statistician.
- Judges shall wear distinguishable markers such as red striped vests.
- Judges must always be aware of other pitchers when summoned to a court for judging.
Be court courteous (don’t disturb the other active players).
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