BARISTA PRELIMINARY COMPETITIONS
The 2020 Preliminaries are happening in the summer of 2019! These local, member-driven events are the perfect place for first-time competitors and judges to get experience and get involved in coffee competitions!
Each Barista Prelim will host 8-24 competitors. The Top 6 competitors from each Prelim receive a reserved spot at one of the CoffeeChamps Qualifying Competitions.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration fees are set by the Prelims Host, ranging from $10-$40.
All supplies, wares, and coffee are provided!
Host Registration Pages Coming Soon!
For the 2020 season of the United States Barista Championship (USBC) there will be 2 Qualifying Competitions leading up to the national championship. In order to move on to USBC, Baristas must first qualify at CoffeeChamps. All unreserved spots for CoffeeChamps will be available for Open Registration in the Fall of 2019, after the conclusion of the Prelims.
COMPETITION OVERVIEW
At the U.S. CoffeeChamps Barista Prelims:
Competitors will have 7 minutes to make espressos and milk beverages for 2 sensory judges.
Competitor’s preparation skills will be assessed by 1 technical judge. A Head Judge oversees all these judges but does not score.
Competitors must use the provided compulsory coffee(s). Competitors will choose from 2 or more compulsory coffees in a blind tasting.
All wares and equipment are supplied by Prelims Hosts! Competitors may bring their own wares if they would like.
ONLINE LEARNING SESSION
The Online Learning Sessions are designed for competitors and judges. This one hour training is required for all Prelims judges and competitors. This training will cover Rules, scoresheets, and judging protocols.
Online Learning Sessions attendance is mandatory.
These sessions will be recorded; those who cannot attend the live session(s) may watch the recordings. However, attendance at a live session is highly recommended, so everyone has the opportunity to ask questions.
Barista Prelims Online Training
Recording of Training: