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Judges Certification
Learn about ABGA Judges Certification requirements, scoring methods, and training details to become an approved ABGA judge, plus upcoming training and important updates!
Effective January 1, 2009 all ABGA certified Judges must be an active ABGA member to judge ABGA Sanctioned shows or perform inspections.
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age to participate.
A $50 non-refundable fee is due at submission. (Credit cards are accepted at the end of this application). If selected, an additional $350 will be due at least 30 days prior to the Judges Certification Program. ABGA will send an invoice for the additional $350 fee. No refunds will be issued.
2025 Judges Certification Program
📍 Location: Stillwater, OK
🗓️ Dates: October 24-26, 2025
🏆 Trainer Judges Team: Josh Taylor, Bailey Bergherm, Randall White, Terry Burks, Justin Burns (alternate).
We appreciate your interest in becoming an ABGA Certified Judge. Applications are now closed, and we are currently reviewing submissions. If you are one of the 20 applicants selected to participate, you will be contacted directly.
Stay tuned — and thank you for your commitment to excellence in the show ring.
The ABGA Judges Certification Program can only accommodate 20 judge candidates during the course.
Selected candidates will be contacted prior to the program.
Applications are due by August 15, 2025, 11:59:59 PM CT.
Judges Certification
We appreciate your interest in becoming an ABGA Certified Judge. Applications are now closed, and we are currently reviewing submissions. If you are one of the 20 applicants selected to participate, you will be contacted directly.
Stay tuned, and thank you for your commitment to excellence in the show ring.
Judges Certification News & Updates
