FBA Judge Class.

Chef Jim · 05-01-2010, 07:00 PM

Attended the Florida BBQ Association Judge class today. I was more than duly impressed!

They covered a lot of stuff and also had three champion pitmasters cooking for us. WOW!

I used to think I made some pretty good Q; until I tasted theirs. Chit man, I got a lot to learn. And they said that this was not their best, like they would enter in a comp. Yeah, they started cookin at midnight.

I would recommend a class like this for anyone, even if you don't intend to enter a comp.

firecracker jack · 05-01-2010, 07:10 PM

Looking forward to attending one as soon as possible. I believe that there's one coming up before a comp in my local area, in june....Can't wait!

firecrackerjack

Chenernator · 05-01-2010, 07:28 PM

Anyone know how the FBA class compares to the KCBS class?

Chef Jim · 05-01-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chenernator

Anyone know how the FBA class compares to the KCBS class?

Don't really know much about KCBS class, but was told that the rules are a little different.

Alan in Ga · 05-01-2010, 08:43 PM

Jim , Amber and I are certified GBA judges and we have a great time judging comps. It was recommened that we judge before we compete have a great time with it but go hungry, you wont leave that way.

Chef Jim · 05-01-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan in Ga

Jim , Amber and I are certified GBA judges and we have a great time judging comps. It was recommened that we judge before we compete have a great time with it but go hungry, you wont leave that way.

Yeah, the instructor mentioned that, about 20 times.

Not sure I want to compete on that level. Looking forward to eating good Q

ricksegers · 05-02-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chenernator

Anyone know how the FBA class compares to the KCBS class?

I've taken both. The only real difference between the two to me are simply the scoring. FBA uses half point scoring (8, 8.5, 9, etc). There are some minor rules differences such as a minimum of 6 individual servings in the box for KCBS and 8 for FBA. In fact the last couple of FBA contests I judged, we DQ'd cookers at each one for only having 6 servings. Another point, FBA lets you table captain after judging five times rather than having to take another class with KCBS.

I have judged a fair amount of both contests though there are not a lot of KCBS contests in the area since I moved.

Chenernator · 05-02-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ricksegers

Another point, FBA lets you table captain after judging five times rather than having to take another class with KCBS.

I don't believe taking the table captain class is a prerequisite for being a KCBS table captain. At the contests I've judged, the reps have been happy just to have table captains as opposed to one of the judges doing double duty.

deez butts · 05-02-2010, 05:57 PM

NICE!!!! Judging some comps should be fun. Had the KCBS/NEBS judging class today, was pretty good. :)

ricksegers · 05-02-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chenernator

I don't believe taking the table captain class is a prerequisite for being a KCBS table captain. At the contests I've judged, the reps have been happy just to have table captains as opposed to one of the judges doing double duty.

According to the reps I've talked with you have to judge ten contests and take the class to be certified. Many times, if they are short on captains they will let experienced judges do it but most prefer to have certified table captains.

05-01-2010, 07:00 PM	#1
Chef Jim Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Tequesta, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	FBA Judge Class. Attended the Florida BBQ Association Judge class today. I was more than duly impressed! They covered a lot of stuff and also had three champion pitmasters cooking for us. WOW! I used to think I made some pretty good Q; until I tasted theirs. Chit man, I got a lot to learn. And they said that this was not their best, like they would enter in a comp. Yeah, they started cookin at midnight. I would recommend a class like this for anyone, even if you don't intend to enter a comp. __________________ Judge Jim, Given to me by Terry @ Git R Smoked. Chef Jim, Gym, Jim, or CJ. I'm not a Chef, but I play one on the internet. http://www.chef-jim.com A veteran is Someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are far too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.

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Chenernator Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-19-09 Location: Las Vegas, NV Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Anyone know how the FBA class compares to the KCBS class? __________________ 2 x 18.5" WSM, UDS, Weber 22.5" OTS, Orange Thermapen, cheapo gasser; KCBS CBJ #51836

05-01-2010, 08:43 PM	#5
Alan in Ga is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-19-09 Location: Macon,Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Jim , Amber and I are certified GBA judges and we have a great time judging comps. It was recommened that we judge before we compete have a great time with it but go hungry, you wont leave that way. __________________ NB Black Diamond, 57 Smokehouse BBQ Team www.57smokehouse.blogspot.com/ Certified GBA Judge/Competetior Golden Goose Egg(4 Times Certified) Stumps 223 ,2 UDS,NB Hondo

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deez butts On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-05-10 Location: MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	NICE!!!! Judging some comps should be fun. Had the KCBS/NEBS judging class today, was pretty good. :)