Assigning Rubrics
Assigning Rubrics
Section titled “Assigning Rubrics”Connect rubrics to categories and divisions so judges see the right scoring sheet for each entry.
Before you start
Section titled “Before you start”- Required permission:
rubrics:update - You need at least one rubric created
- You need categories set up
1. Open the Rubrics page
Section titled “1. Open the Rubrics page”Go to Judging → Rubrics in the sidebar.
2. Select a rubric
Section titled “2. Select a rubric”Click on the rubric you want to assign. This opens its detail view.
3. Set the category
Section titled “3. Set the category”Choose a Category from the dropdown. This links the rubric to that category — when a judge scores an entry in that category, they’ll use this rubric.
4. Set the division (if applicable)
Section titled “4. Set the division (if applicable)”If your faire uses divisions, pick a Division too. A rubric assigned to “Life Sciences” in the “Junior” division won’t show up for “Senior” entries in the same category.
If you leave division blank, the rubric applies to all divisions within that category.
5. Save your changes
Section titled “5. Save your changes”Click Save. The assignment takes effect immediately.
6. Duplicate for variations
Section titled “6. Duplicate for variations”Need a slightly different rubric for another division or category? Go back to the rubrics list, find the original, and click Duplicate. This creates an exact copy you can rename and modify without touching the original.
This saves time when rubrics share most of their criteria but differ in a few point values or performance levels.
Good to know
Section titled “Good to know”- Each category-division combination should have one active rubric. If you assign two rubrics to the same pairing, judges may see unexpected results.
- Changing a rubric’s category or division after judges have started scoring won’t delete existing scores, but it will change which rubric judges see going forward. Make these changes before scoring begins.
- Inactive rubrics are ignored during scoring even if they’re assigned to a category. Toggle them active when you’re ready.
- You can reassign rubrics between categories at any time before your faire’s judging day.