Club Programs - Master Judge Program

Purpose: This award is presented in order to recognize individuals for their dedication and expertise in judging top quality Classic Old Frills (COF) at approved meets and National level shows. The member seeking certification as a Master Judge of the COF by the National Classic Old Frill Club (NCOF) must meet certain specific qualifications. It is the intent of this club to grant this high honor to exceptional judges of Classic Old Frills.

1. The applicant must be a current member in good standing in the NCOF for a period of not less than 5 years prior to application.

2. The honor for the Master Judge is open to all senior members who accumulate 1,500 judging points in NCOF approved meets.

» One point will be awarded for each bird judged.

» The NCOF Points Coordinator will be responsible for tracking qualified points.

» Show reports will be required to verify number of entries, show date, show location, and judge presiding.

» Only NCOF approved meets will be eligible for Master Judge Points.

» Eligible meets must have 3 exhibitors to qualify for Master Judge Points.

» The minimum number of shows judged will be 10 with at least 1 judging at the National Young Bird Show (NYBS) and 1 judging at the NPA National Show.

3. Accumulation of points will begin with the 2003 NYBS which was the first official NCOF meet.

4. Upon completion of the accumulated points, the Points Coordinator shall submit copies of all records to the Club Secretary. The Secretary will forward all information to the President, Eastern Vice President and Western Vice President. All four officers will verify the report. If requirements are met Master Judge Certification will be awarded.