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The NFRS has four levels of judges:
• Trainee judge
• Show judge
• Championship judge
• Championship judge & assessor

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.

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
List of NFRS judges as of December 2006:

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