Judges Hierarchy

The NFRS has four levels of judges:

Trainee Judge

In order to judge at the NFRS, members must successfully complete the initial judges' training scheme. Trainee Judges may not judge variety classes, but are learning about show management, the show rules, judging technique and the standards of excellence.

Show Judge

Show Judges may judge all variety classes at most shows (1- or 2-star shows). Show Judges are expected to stay up to date with developments and play their unique part in improving the rat fancy.

Championship Judge

Championship Judges may judge all variety classes at all shows including 3-star cup shows and championships. Championship Judges are expected to stay up to date with developments and play their unique part in improving the rat fancy and the quality of judging. Championship Judges are approved by the NFRS Committee based on judging merit.

Championship Judge & Assessor

In order to promote best practice in judging and to assess judging quality, a number of Championship Judges will carry out formal assessments. Assessors are approved by the NFRS Committee based on ability to teach and communicate judging excellence.

Judges' Traning Co-ordinator

In addition to the four level of judges, there is a committee position of Judges' Co-ordinator. If you wish to become a Trainee Judge or have any general enquiries about judging, please contact the Judges' Co-ordinator.

List of judges

Assessors Championship Judges Show Judges Trainee Judges
Lisa Grove
Lian O'Sullivan
Estelle Sandford
Ann Storey 		Fiona Barker
Val Brown
Mel Goulder
Lisa Grove
Sara Handley
Nick Mays
Graham Mobbs
Sandra Mobbs
Lian O'Sullivan
Estelle Sandford
Sheila Sowter
Ann Storey 		Nicola Broadbridge
Lisa Clarke
Doug Connor
Julie Oliver
Sheena Stratton
Toyah Robson
Ellie Thurley
Tina Williams 		Chris Barlow
Lisa Blair
Lisa Harries
Rebecca Hinson
Laura Jones
Kathy Morgan
Kathy Morris
Phil Neate
Vicky Precious
Jem Quarry
Felicity Shields
Jacky Smith
Jenna Sutcliffe
Alison Triggs
Jayne Warren
Karl Woods


If you require an NFRS judge for your event, please contact the General Show Secretary.