How might a judge handle a tie-break scenario with equal scores?

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How might a judge handle a tie-break scenario with equal scores?

When scores are equal, you follow the tie-breaker criteria laid out in the Rulebook to determine final placements. This provides a clear, objective method for breaking ties so results are fair and consistent across judges and classes. Re-scoring is not the standard remedy, audience voting isn’t permitted for official results, and co-winners aren’t the default outcome—ties are resolved by applying the Rulebook’s tie-break steps in order until a unique ranking emerges.

When scores are equal, you follow the tie-breaker criteria laid out in the Rulebook to determine final placements. This provides a clear, objective method for breaking ties so results are fair and consistent across judges and classes. Re-scoring is not the standard remedy, audience voting isn’t permitted for official results, and co-winners aren’t the default outcome—ties are resolved by applying the Rulebook’s tie-break steps in order until a unique ranking emerges.

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