27/05/2026
📣 The BFA Judges Board is Recruiting 📣
The BFA Judges Board is currently seeking applications for one or more dedicated and experienced volunteers to join our team following the recent departure of valued members. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates based in Scotland.
🐾 About the Role
The Judges Board works to improve and maintain judging standards within the BFA, while supporting and guiding trainee judges, Qualified Judges, Head Judges, and Measuring Officials.
📝 Key Responsibilities Include:
• Responding promptly to emails and posts
• Developing training materials and assessment tools
• Supervising written exams and assessing trainee applications
• Reviewing logbooks and approving judging status
• Supporting consistent interpretation of racing rules
• Liaising with the Rules Working Group on grey areas
• Organising Judges Seminars and planning agendas
• Assisting with official re-measures and championship judge selections
✅ Essential Criteria:
Applicants must:
• Hold BFA Head Judge (HJ) status OR have held Qualified Judge (QJ) status for more than 3 years
• Have judged at least 6 separate BFA sanctioned tournaments within the last 24 months
• Compete regularly within the BFA
• Have strong knowledge of BFA rules and rule interpretation
• Demonstrate excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Be confident teaching and supporting others through the judging process
• Have basic IT skills for record keeping and administration
📧 How to Apply:
Please email the Judges Board at [email protected] by 15th June 2026
• Your experience
• How you meet the essential criteria
• Your reasons for applying
• Any suggestions for developing the Judges Board further
If you’re passionate about supporting the future of flyball officiating and helping maintain high standards across the sport, we’d love to hear from you! 🐶💙
