About the NCHJA

Licensed Officials

The duties and responsibilities of a judge shall be the same as those found in the USEF rules. Judges for NCHJA “C” shows must either possess a valid judge’s card from USEF or be approved by the NCHJA Licensed Officials Committee. Those approved by the LOC must be a current Senior member of NCHJA in good standing. Judges for NCHJA “C” shows must attend an NCHJA approved “C” rated judge’s clinic once every three years.

The duties and responsibilities of a steward shall be the same as those found in the USEF rules. In addition, the steward shall forward to the NCHJA a written report of the conduct of the show including any offense or violation of the rules within three days after its completion on the form provided by the NCHJA. Those approved by the LOC must be a current Senior member of NCHJA in good standing. Steward’s for NCHJA “C” shows must attend an NCHJA approved “C” rated steward’s clinic once every three years.