Judge's Checklist

Each year there are over 550 people from Calgary who volunteer to be judges at the Calgary Youth Science Fair. Without these volunteers, the fair would not be possible.

If you are interested in being a judge at the science fair, are at least 19 years old or attending a post-secondary institution, all you need to do is follow these steps:

Review the judges FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) found here.
Complete the online registration found here.
If you haven't judged before, or if you'd like a refresher, attend one of the Judging Seminars that are held before the fair. The seminars helps judges become more familiar with the fair, the scientific method, judging procedures and communicating with young scientists. Returning judges who would like a refresher on the judging process are also encouraged to attend. Sandwiches, juice and cookies are provided. The dates for the seminars are as follows:

Seminar 1: Monday, February 22, 2010, 5:00 to 6:00 PM: University of Calgary Science Theatres 143

Seminar 2: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Noon to 1:00 PM: BP Building 3rd Floor, 240-4 Ave SW

Seminar 3: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 to 7:00 PM: Stampede Park, Big Four Building

Attend the Judges' Preview night on Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Big Four Building on the Stampede Grounds. All judges are encouraged to drop in to preview the projects with no students present and to meet with other judges in a social setting. Once again, judges will be given the project locations of the projects they will likely be judging on Friday morning. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Show up for the actual judging on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7:15 AM at the Big Four Building. Unless you are involved in the second round judging process, you should be finished by around noon.

If after reading the Frequently Asked Questions, you have questions that still haven't been answered, please contact Jennifer Gerritsen for elementary judging, Danny Glin for secondary judging.

You can find the tally sheet used for judging here for elementary (English), here for elementary (French), here for secondary (English), or here for Secondary (French).

Click here for statistics on judging registration to date. This will be available once judges' registration has been activated on January 1, 2010