In most cases, 1 judge scores all contestants in one category.
In some classes, 2 and sometimes 4 judges are used. The scores for these classes are averaged to give a total score out of 200.
The horse classes are not judged on an opening split so their score is judged out of 180.

Categories  (10 points for each item)	Points
SPLIT      • Straightness    • Cut & uniformity	20
Crown    • Straightness    • Closeness & Conformity    • Burying Grass & Stubble    • Soil Available	40
General Work    • Covering Grass    • Closeness & Packing (no holes)     • Primness     • Soil Available	40
Finish    • Finish    • Grass & Neatness    • Shallowness & Narrowness    • Soil Available	40
General Appearance    • Straightness    • Conformity    • Distinctness of Furrow    • Uniformity & Shape of Furrows    • Shape of Land    • Ins & Outs	60
Total Points	200
In some instances contestants may be assigned penalty points for infringement of rules.