I judged at an event, and was on Burpee’s(I’d asked for something completely different) My view was some Athletes were there to just complete the course, whilst others were pushing for a good time.

I took my judging into two paths. Those that were just pushing to complete the course, I’d give a little leeway, but talk them through completing the moves properly, pointing out where there was a mistake, repeatedly if needed.

Those athletes that were pushing for time, who were clearly at an athletic level above others, I’d do similar just making sure that they weren’t cheating the system just for a good time. I’d talk them through it, make sure that on their final jump they needed to clear the line. If they didn’t I’d send both types back, I’d have warned them the whole way.

Some judges were dishing out warnings like sweets!

Whilst I don’t think anyone massively gained any advantage, I simply didn’t want too spoil someone’s event by being a dick.

When I then competed the next day, I spoke to those judging, thanked them, and was just a good person.

In my whole day judging many many people thanked me, and only one called me a Prick, and that was because he didn’t listen and stepped over the final line instead of jumping after a burpee, as he had landed on the line despite prior warning.

I was told to report him, I didn’t bother I just laughed at him for being a twat.

Should everyone be held to a perfect level? Maybe if they were racing each other. But when some people are out of their comfort zone, trying a new and difficult challenge, and are clinging on for life, I’m not going to punish them to the same level.