Judges Training

Information on Judges’ Training

American Iris Society members residing in Region 14 who wish to participate in the Judges’ Training Program as a Candidate for Judgeship should contact email Carol Cullen, Judges’ Training Chair or phone 805 441-4433 or email Dan Williams, the RVP.

Complete and return the application for Judgeship Candidacy below to the Judges’ Training Chair. Printed guidelines and the requirements to become an AIS accredited judge will be provided to the candidate by the Judges’ Training Chair.

All training will be counted from August 1 to July 31. That is, 2024-25 credit will begin August 1, 2024 and be completed July 31, 2025. If a candidate is inactive for three years, a new application will be required to begin the program again.

Forms

Application for Judge Candidate

Guidelines for Training and Accreditation of Judges

Instructor’s Report on Individual Training

Judges’ Activity Report

Judges’ Training Record

Region 14 Judges Roster 2023–2024

Judges Training 2025 Calendar

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
    1 hour credit – Tall Bearded iris in the garden
    Given by Doug Kanarowski, AIS Garden/Exhibition Judge
    Held at Mariposa Iris Garden
    6147 Smither Road
    Mariposa, CA 95338
    Hosted by Yosemite Iris Society

  • Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
    1.5 hours credit – Bearded iris in the garden
    Given by Carol Dahout and Mikey Lango, AIS Garden/Exhibition Judges
    Held at Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center
    2050 Yulupa Avenue
    Santa Rosa, CA 95405
    Hosted by Santa Rosa Iris Society as part of the spring regional

  • Sunday, April 13, 2025,
    1 hour credit – Tall bearded iris in the garden
    Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
    Held at a private garden – space is limited
    For information email Linda Stremel

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    1 hour credit – Pacific Coast Iris
    Given by Carolyn Craft, AIS Garden/Exhibition Judge
    Held at the Apple campus
    10600 N Tantau Avenue
    Cupertino, CA 95014
    Meet at the visitor center

  • Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
    2 hour credit—Aril and Arilbred Iris
    Given by Rick Tasco, AIS Master Judge
    Held at Oakhurst Library
    49044 Civic Circle Drive
    Oakhurst, CA 93644
    Hosted by Yosemite Iris Society
    Please RSVP to Carolyn at yischoover@gmail.com

  • Friday, October 13, 2023, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (during the Fall Regional)
    1 hour credit—Reblooming Iris
    Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
    Held at Aptos Grange
    2555 Mar Vista Drive
    Aptos, CA
    For information call Brenda Wood: (831) 818-4515

  • Saturday, October 14, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 pm (during the Fall Regional)
    1 hour credit—Iris Color Patterns
    Given by Bryce Williamson, AIS Emeritus Judge
    Held at Aptos Grange
    2555 Mar Vista Drive
    Aptos, CA
    For information call Brenda Wood (831) 818-4515