Want to become a KCBS certified judge? Then sign up for our judging class on Friday May 25th at 6pm in the judging tent on the festival site.
Judging Class is Full!! Thanks to everyone that signed up!!
Frequently Asked Questions about Judging
What is a CBJ?
- The Kansas City Barbeque Society Judge Certification Program is designed to train barbeque judges in basic objective standards for judging barbeque meat in KCBS sanctioned cooking contests.
Who is eligible to Judge?
- Anyone sixteen years and older, who likes barbeque and is serious about the excellence of judging barbeque.
How much does it cost to be certified?
- KCBS can offer the program at a low cost because our members volunteer their time and resources. The fee covers costs of materials, the rental of the facility to conduct the class and the travel expenses for the instructor.
- If you are not a member when you take your CBJ training, a years membership is also included in the cost of the class.
Are there any perks for being a CBJ?
- Yes! You will receive a judging manual, a certificate of your official judging status, a membership card depicting your judging number, the monthly Bullsheet, and an official KCBS judging name badge. There are many other perks as well.
- KCBS members have some unbelievable benefits available to them. For example, a discount at Choice Hotels, GrillGrates, Harry & David, and much more! For a complete list of current membership discounts, go to our website at www.kcbs.us.
- Contest organizers prefer to use certified judges at their contests. Teams who compete in KCBS sanctioned events want certified judges scoring their barbeque.
How do I find a contest to Judge?
- As soon as you are certified you can begin judging. Go to our website at www.kcbs.us for a complete list of upcoming contests and contact information. In addition, as a member of KBCS, each month you with receive the Bullsheet which also contains the same contest information as our website.
- Contact the organizer with a request to judge. Judging is a privilege, and it is always up to the organizer.
How do I become a Master Judge?
- You must judge 30 KCBS sanctioned contests and cook at a contest (that you are NOT judging) with another team. You do not have to judge the 30 contests prior to cooking with a team. You may also count up to 10 table captain assignments in your 30 contests, but no more than 10 can be used towards your Master Judge certification.
- Mail your contest verification record and the form for cooking with a team(found in the judging manual) to the KCBS, 11514 Hickman Mills Dr., Kansas City, MO 64134
- A Master Judge Test will then be mailed to you for you to complete. You must pass the test with a score of 90% or better.
What if I let my membership expire, am I still a certified judge?
- No. Certified judges must be a member in good standing to be considered “certified.” Why, you might ask? Simple, each year the KCBS board reevaluates the rules for a competition. Occasionally, rules are changed and if you are NOT a KCBS member, you will not be informed of these changes.
Dear Sirs:
I have Judged 4 contest’s in the
Buffalo & suronding area and know wish to become a Certified Judge
I would like to attend the next class in Rochester. I think it’s May-25
2012. Do I need to fill out a form, if so can you send me one?
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely Robert (Bob) Lama
Love to have ya, you can sign up here: http://roccityribfest.com/judging/judging-class/ Thanks!
Russ and I would love to be certified for judging competions . We see in the bullsheet the date is May 25 2012. Please let us know if there is an opening.716 -202-4243 (Home Phone)
Sincerely
Russell & Cynthia Duscher
Yes there is still room, see this page for info: http://roccityribfest.com/judging/judging-class/
How long does the course last on Friday? Thanks!
IT runs about three hours,
Thanks!
Everyone who has a team should take this class. Very very worthwhile.
I have judged 4-5 contests and have a ball. I judged a Sam’s Club BBQ contest in Tampa in Feb. while on vacation.
You won’t go away hungry after this class, lol…..
I am from Long Island. Are there competitions I can judge down here?
You can check with KCBS: http://www.kcbs.org
I tried to click on the Non-KCBS cart button but nothing happens, is the class full?
Nope! Not sure why it is not working?? It can be browser specific, you should see a cart appear on the right hand side. You can always mail a check to:
Roc City Rib Fest
44 San Gabriel Dr
Rochester, NY 14610
same thing happened to me. When you click it, scroll down on the screen. On the right side of the screen is the shopping cart. It is just below the pictures and above the 2012 Cooks Packet. There you can hit checkout and pay for the class.
Thanks!
My husband and I took BBQ judging classes here in western NY>
It is my understanding that if we take KCB judging classes that it
is only good for 1 year and each year we have to retake course.
true? Is it too late to sign up for class?
Donna and Paul Murawski
Lancaster NY
As far as I know you are OK if you just keep your KCBS membership up to date, so you shouldn’t need to retake the class. Of course you always can or help out if you wish
Thanks! Roc City Crew
are there openings for the kcbs class. what is the start time? i’m a memphis in may judge and have judged kcbs contests. joe
Yes, 5pm Friday at the judging tent. Sign up: http://roccityribfest.com/judging/judging-class/