How to Use Online Scoring – Judges View

This guide explains how to perform online scoring for a competition you have been assigned to judge on MyPhotoClub.

Step 1: Access the Correct Website

• Navigate to the website for the specific competition you have been asked to score (The name of the competition/club will be on the title banner of the page.).
• If not, click on the MyPhotoClub icon (top right) to go to the MyPhotoClub Home Page.
• Select the correct club from the list.

Step 2: Log In

• Click the red Login button.
• Sign in using your email address.
• Note: You use the same login across all MyPhotoClub sites.

Step 3: Check the Competition Details

• After logging in, your judge's name will appear at the top.
• Click on Conditions of Entry to review competition rules and definitions.
• Pay special attention to section definitions to ensure proper scoring.

Step 4: Access Your Assigned Competition

• Click on the MyPhotoClub icon to return to the homepage if needed.
• Look for the live blue Judge button (e.g., Judge 2025 Maitland Salon).
• Click the button to enter your Judge's Homepage.

Step 5: Select a Competition Section

• You will see the sections you have been assigned.
• Click on a section to view its entries.

Step 6: Start Scoring Entries

• Entries are displayed as thumbnails.
• Click a thumbnail to open the scoring page for that entry.

Step 7: Assign Scores

1. Click a score button under the image. It will highlight green when selected.
2. Use the arrow buttons or keyboard arrows to move between images.
3. You can also press number keys on your keyboard to assign a score quickly (e.g., pressing "6" assigns a score of 6).
4. Tip: Currently, you must manually use the arrow to move forward after assigning a score.
5. You can change a score anytime by clicking a new score or pressing a new number key.

Step 8: Querying an Image (Optional)

• If you believe an image is out of definition or has an issue, click the Question Mark button.
• Follow the instructions shown to send an email to the coordinator, including:
  • Entry ID
  • Title

Step 9: Reviewing Your Scores

• Return to the Judge's Homepage by clicking the X button.
• Click Sort by Score to review images ordered by score.
• Click the Entry Score column header once to sort ascending, click again to sort descending.
• This helps you review and adjust scores if needed.

Step 10: Completing Scoring

• Work your way through all entries in the section, scoring each one.
• Use the Score Count button to view a breakdown of how many images have each score.
• When finished, the number of "Not Scored" entries should be zero.

Step 11: Judge All Assigned Sections

• Once a section is complete, return to the homepage and select the next section.
• Repeat the scoring process for each section assigned to you.

Step 12: Notify Your Coordinator

• After completing all scoring and reviewing your scores, contact your competition coordinator to inform them you have finished.
• A Zoom session may be organised to review the images and finalise awards together.

Notes:

• Scores can be changed at any time before the review session.
• Always double-check definitions for each section to ensure correct interpretation.
• Use either the on-screen score buttons or keyboard numbers to score faster.
• Full screen mode is available for easier viewing of images.

How to Judge a Competition (Individual Judging Method)

This guide explains how to judge a competition section where one judge is assigned and is required to enter a comment and an award for each entry.

Step 1: Confirm You Are on the Correct Club Website

• Check that you are on the correct club site.
• If not, click on the MyPhotoClub icon (top right) to go to the MyPhotoClub Home Page.
• Select the correct club from the list.

Step 2: Log In

• Click Sign In.
• Log in using the details provided (e.g., the assigned judge's account).

Step 3: Start Judging the Competition

• Locate the blue Judge button for the competition (e.g., Judge April Open).
• Click the Judge button.

Step 4: Select the Competition Section

• You will be prompted: "Select a competition section to get started."
• If there are multiple sections, they appear as separate buttons.
• Click the section you need to judge.

Step 5: View and Judge Entries

For each entry:

1. Click on the first image.
2. Click Enter Result.
3. Select an Award from the list provided.
4. Enter a Comment about the entry.
5. Click Save Comment.

After saving:

• The award will highlight in green.
• Move to the next image and repeat the process.

Step 6: Navigating Between Images

• Use the Next and Previous keys/buttons to move between entries.
• You can review comments and awards assigned easily this way.

Step 7: Full Screen Mode (Optional)

• Click the Full Screen button to view the image larger.
• Click the X button to exit full screen mode.

Step 8: Review and Sort Your Judging

• Result Count: See how many awards you've assigned.
• Sort by Award: Sort entries by points awarded.
• Clicking a column header once sorts ascending; clicking again sorts descending.

Step 9: Continue Judging Other Sections (if applicable)

• Return to the section list.
• Click the next section’s button and repeat the judging process.

Notes:

• You can enter awards either while commenting or after commenting on all entries.
• Always save your comments before moving to the next entry.
• Ensure every entry has both a comment and an award before finishing.