If meals are not to be covered under a master billing at the hotel, the judge should be notified so that they can bring extra money. If your club is having a judges dinner on Saturday night, let the judge know in advance. Judges are often very tired on Saturday night, and would prefer to have a quick meal and a good night's rest as opposed to a long drawn out dinner. The judge knows that they are an ambassador for CFA while on a judging assignment, and they will represent the club in an ethical and professional manner. Judges will adhere to the published judging schedule, and will make every attempt to finish prior to the advertised closing hour of the show.
Judges are capable of pacing themselves to handle the number of required cats during the day.
The following protocol is suggested as a guide or overview for clubs to use after hiring their judges. The Judge will be prompt and will judge in a timely manner. The Judge will not leave the show hall until the advertised show hours without the consent of the show management. If an early flight is necessary in order to avoid the expense of staying in a hotel another night, the Judge will first obtain permission from the Club to book an early flight. The Judge will dress appropriately in the show ring.