[Bern]

I know you didn't ask for this explanation but for the record.


The BKKS judging programme requires a trainee judge to pass an entrance exam and a continuation exam each year of his training which can last anything between 3 to 5 years.

In that year in addition to that exam he will be expected to attend 5-6 shows in a trainee capacity where he will receive coaching and assessment in the field. Advancement to the next stage is after a positive assessment from all existing judges.

Once passing beyond the trainee stage he/she will move onto being a probationary for a period of 1-3 years, where advancement to the next stage is after receiving positive assessments from all judges.

rgds BERN