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 Carolyn Hoover, 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, 2023-24 credit will begin August 1, 2023 and be completed July 31, 2024. 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 2024 Calendar

  • Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
    1 hour credit – Tall Bearded iris in the garden
    Given by Dorlene Waite-Freeman, AIS Master Judge
    Held at Karen Hudson’s garden
    9035 Jerlyn St.
    Las Vegas, NV 89113
    Hosted by Las Vegas Iris Society

  • Saturday, April 13, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    1 hour credit – Median iris in the garden
    Given by Dorlene Waite-Freeman, AIS Master Judge
    Held at Dorlene Waite-Freeman’s garden
    1815 Lindell Rd.
    Las Vegas, NV 89146
    Hosted by Las Vegas Iris Society

  • Saturday, January 20, 2024, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
    2 hour credit – Awards & Ballots
    Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
    Held at Lakeside Park Garden Center
    666 Bellevue Avenue
    Oakland, CA
    Potluck lunch served beforehand
    Hosted by Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society
    For information call Shirley Trio: (209) 551-6323

  • Saturday, January 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    1 hour credit – Tall Bearded Iris
    Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
    Held at Lakeside Park Garden Center
    666 Bellevue Avenue
    Oakland, CA
    Potluck lunch served afterward
    Hosted by Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society
    For information call Shirley Trio: (209) 551-6323

  • 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