judges wanted - PRESCOTT BROKEN BOARD SKATE JAM

judges wanted - PRESCOTT BROKEN BOARD SKATE JAM

Broken Board Skate Jam is seeking 3-5 volunteer judges to support this year’s community skateboarding competition.

You will play a key role in setting the tone of the event and ensuring the jam remains fair, supportive, and rooted in real skate culture. We are looking for individuals with experience, credibility, and a genuine interest in uplifting local riders.

Ideal judges may include:

  • Local or regional skateboarders

  • Skate shop owners or staff

  • Skate instructors or coaches

  • Artists, builders, or community leaders active in skate culture

  • Former competitors or longtime skaters

Judging focus will include:

  • Style and creativity

  • Difficulty and execution

  • Consistency and flow

  • Overall skate presence


Time commitment:

  • Event day commitment of approximately 3 to 4 hours

  • Arrival requested 30 minutes prior to the first heat for orientation

  • No pre-event meetings required

Judges will be recognized on event materials and during the event. Light hospitality and abundant appreciation will be provided.

  • JUDGE SCORING GUIDELINES

    Overall Judging Philosophy

    This is a jam-style, community-focused event. Judges should score based on overall performance, not individual tricks. Consistency, style, and how a skater uses the park matter more than difficulty alone.

    There is no required trick list.

    Primary Scoring Criteria

    Judges should consider the following equally:

    Style & Flow
     Smoothness, speed, confidence, and how naturally tricks link together.

    Control & Consistency
     Landing tricks cleanly, maintaining balance, and recovering well from mistakes.

    Creativity & Trick Selection
     Originality, variety, and appropriate difficulty for the division.

    Use of Park Features
     Effective and intentional use of available obstacles and terrain.

    Overall Impression
     The skater’s presence, energy, and performance throughout the jam.

    Age & Division Context

    Judges should evaluate skaters relative to their division, not across divisions.
    Effort, progression, and control should be weighted appropriately for age and experience level.

    Falls & Bails

    Falls are part of skateboarding. A single fall should not significantly impact a score unless it disrupts the overall run or shows lack of control.

    Best Trick 

    Best Trick is judged separately and should focus on:

    • Difficulty

    • Execution

    • Creativity

    Only landed tricks count.

    Judge Conduct

    • Remain neutral and consistent

    • Do not coach or signal participants during scoring

    • Avoid scoring skaters with personal conflicts of interest

    • All judging decisions are final

    Scoring Method

    Judges observe the entire jam, then briefly confer to determine placements.

    Process:

    • Judges discuss standout performances

    • Consensus is reached on podium placements

    • Focus is on overall impression, not exact scoring

    Guidelines:

    • Discussion should remain brief and respectful

    • Judges should clearly articulate reasoning

    • Event lead or head judge facilitates if needed

    Final Notes

    Judges are encouraged to trust their instincts and keep the event fair, fun, and flowing. This is a celebration of skateboarding and community.

PBBSJ JUDGE APPLICATION

If you’re interested in judging this year’s skateboarding competition, please use this form to submit your information and we’ll get back to you soon!