Judge Training

Become a Four Strokes Judge

This page will hold the learning materials judges need before working official Four Strokes matches.

Pool lane line used for Four Strokes matches

1. Learn the Format

Understand match structure, lane setup, team flow, and how each round is scored.

2. Judge the Action

Watch assigned lanes, confirm completed challenges, and keep the match moving on schedule.

3. Record Results

Track scores accurately and report results through the event process provided by the host.

4. Get Assigned

Once training is complete, judges can be assigned by hosts for paid match shifts.

Judge Course

Game rules and judge responsibilities.

Judges should understand the game format, how to verify completed challenges, how to keep matches fair, and how to report results.

Module 1

Game Rules

Learn match structure, card and dice flow, legal challenge completion, and scoring basics.

Module 2

Lane Setup

Confirm teams, lanes, equipment, judge positions, and safe movement around the pool deck.

Module 3

During the Match

Watch assigned lanes, verify outcomes, communicate clearly, and keep the match on schedule.

Module 4

Scoring and Results

Record completed challenges, resolve score questions, and submit accurate results.

Module 5

Standards

Apply consistency, neutrality, safety awareness, and host communication standards.

Materials

Downloads

Rule videos, judge checklists, scoring examples, and certification documents will be added here.

Testing

Checks during the course and after the course.

Judges should pass short knowledge checks while learning, then pass a final test before being assigned to paid match shifts.

During-Course Check

How many adjacent 25-yard lanes does one game use?
What should a judge confirm before recording a challenge as complete?

Post-Course Test

What is the judge's main job during a match?
How many judges are recommended per game?
What should a judge do if a score is unclear?
Who trains Four Strokes judges?
What comes after passing the final test?