Announcing Competition Judging: Real-Time Scoring for Live Events
We're thrilled to preview our upcoming Competition Judging feature—a game-changer for anyone running judged competitions, from hackathons to talent shows. Built on KeepTheScore's proven real-time platform, this feature makes multi-judge scoring simple, transparent, and engaging.
Why We Built This
Over the past months, we've heard from countless event organizers struggling with the same problems:
- Collecting scores from multiple judges via paper or spreadsheets
- Manually calculating totals while audiences wait
- Complex judging software that requires training and IT support
- No way to engage audiences during the judging process
We realized our real-time scoring engine was perfect for solving these challenges. So we built something better.
Key Features at a Glance
🔗 No Logins for Judges
Each judge gets a unique link—no passwords, no accounts, no friction. They click the link and start scoring immediately from any device.
⚡ Real-Time Results
Scores update instantly as judges submit them. Display live rankings on big screens or embed in your live stream to keep audiences engaged.
📊 Flexible Scoring
Define custom criteria and scoring scales. Choose between sum or average calculations. Support for 1-100 scales, decimal scores, and multiple categories.
🛡️ Secure & Independent
Each judge scores independently with no visibility into other judges' scores. The admin maintains full control and can monitor progress in real-time.
📱 Works on Any Device
Judges can score from phones, tablets, or laptops. The responsive interface works perfectly on any screen size.
📤 Export Results
Download detailed score breakdowns in CSV format for record-keeping, feedback, or further analysis.
Perfect For These Events
Hackathons & Demo Days
Score teams on innovation, execution, and presentation. Display live results during demo day to build excitement.
Talent Shows & Performances
From school talent shows to professional dance competitions, let judges score on multiple criteria while audiences watch rankings update live.
Science Fairs & Academic Contests
Streamline judging for STEM competitions, debate tournaments, and academic bowls. Export results for awards and participant feedback.
Startup Pitch Competitions
Professional scoring for investor panels. Track business model, team, and market potential scores in real-time.
Cooking & Creative Competitions
Judge dishes on taste, presentation, and creativity. Handle everything from local bake-offs to professional culinary contests.
Peer-to-Peer Judging
Enable teams to score each other's work—perfect for classroom presentations or team-building activities.
How It Works
- Create Your Competition - Set up contestants, judges, and scoring criteria in minutes
- Share Judge Links - Send each judge their unique scoring link via email or text
- Judges Score in Real-Time - Judges enter scores from any device, no app needed
- Display Live Results - Show the public leaderboard on screens or online
- Export & Analyze - Download complete results for awards and feedback
Feature Preview: What Makes It Special
The Admin Experience
- Quick Setup: Create a competition in under 5 minutes
- Full Control: Monitor all scoring activity, edit scores if needed
- Progress Tracking: See which judges have completed scoring
- Customization: Add your logo, colors, and branding
The Judge Experience
- One-Click Access: Personal link takes judges straight to their scorecard
- Simple Interface: Clean, intuitive design that works on any device
- Auto-Save: Scores save automatically as judges enter them
- Mobile-First: Optimized for tablets and phones at live events
The Audience Experience
- Live Leaderboard: Rankings update in real-time as scores come in
- Professional Display: Polished visuals perfect for big screens
- Shareable: Public link for remote viewers or social media
- Excitement Builder: Watch positions change live during the event
Coming Soon
The Competition Judging feature is currently in beta testing with select partners. We're putting the finishing touches on the experience based on real-world feedback from hackathons, talent shows, and pitch competitions.
Expected Launch: Q4 2025
Get Early Access
Want to be among the first to try Competition Judging? We're looking for beta testers to help us perfect the feature. Benefits include:
- Free access during the beta period
- Direct input on feature development
- Priority support from our team
- Special launch pricing when we go live
What This Means for KeepTheScore
This feature represents our commitment to making scoring simple for everyone. While enterprise judging platforms charge thousands and require extensive setup, we're bringing professional competition management to organizations of all sizes at an affordable price.
Competition Judging joins our family of scoring solutions—from sports scoreboards to classroom leaderboards—all built on the same principle: scoring should be simple, real-time, and accessible to everyone.
Questions?
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about the feature or want to share your judging needs, reach out at [email protected].
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the official launch. We can't wait to see the amazing competitions you'll run with KeepTheScore!
