Judges Training ProgramThe judges training program is one of the most vital parts of the American Iris Society. Members who serve as judges have duties and responsibilities to fulfill, so serving as a judge requires constant study, garden visiting and growing a representative collection of iris. The accredited judges is the backbone of the AIS judging program and is responsible for the selection of award winners. It is the judges' votes that determine which irises receive awards and thus are recommended to the public. Serving as a judge is an honor and duties should be fulfilled with dedication. The judge is a representative of the American Iris Society and should conduct themselves in a manner which will bring credit to the organization. Because the judge is, in many ways, the most important official of the AIS, guidelines have been established for the training and selection of judges. These regulations are a minimum standard, and the conscientious judge will usually exceed the requirements. Quoted from Handbook For Judges and Show Officials A.I.S. 1985 fifth edition. |