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1992 Championship Judging Championship Judging
Derek Alsop reflects on his personal thoughts and experiences when judging Championship Row at the
National Championship Show. From a then record entry of over 5500 birds, find out how Derek
decided that Andrew Bryant's Light Sussex bantam cockerel was the best out of all those present.
Grading the Juveniles Grading the Juveniles
Malcolm Thompson suggests how a judge might approach the judging of a 'Junior Handler' class,
where the junior fanciers are required to take their birds out of the pens and demonstrate their handling
of their bird and knowledge of the breed and poultry keeping. Such classes enable the judge to pass
on some of his knowledge while the juniors get to demonstrate theirs and build their confidence
and interpersonal skills.
Who wants to be a Poultry Judge? Who wants to be a Poultry Judge?
What is a Poultry Judge and who wants to be one? What qualities are required and what responsibilities
does the judge have? Derek Alsop takes a look at the unique demands of being a Poultry Judge,
and examines whether judging poultry is a 'thankless task' or 'the most rewarding part of the fancy'.
Hints for Aspiring Judges Hints for Aspiring Judges
Once you have decided you would like to become a Poultry Judge, how do you become one?
The Judging examination is one thing, but how can an aspiring judge gain the experience
and knowledge necessary? Dick Ricketts explores the avenues available to an aspiring judge and highlights how a fancier can turn their aspirations into reality.
Best in Show Judging Best In Show Judging
Panel A judge Richard Rowley discusses the many methods of selecting a Show Champion.
He favours the 'Barnsley System' and believes this is the fairest and most beneficial method.
The 'Barnsley System' he suggests, also allows every judge an equal say in deciding the Champion,
not just the one with the loudest voice!
Grading Poultry Grading Poultry
Would a system of grading poultry numerically using 'points cards' as on the Continent work in Great Britain? Are judges making mistakes because they are not 'judging to the standard' and would grading rectify the situation? Derek Alsop examines whether the grading system would work, and whether it would be beneficial to the Fancy.

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