Welcome to the hub for judging resources across all NZSCA Championships.
Here you’ll find tools, documents, and links to help support your role as a judge, whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned pro.
These materials are designed to align with world competition standards and assist in consistent evaluation. While many are based on World Coffee Championships (WCC) documents, please note that some have been adapted to reflect the most up-to-date rules and processes relevant to our national events.
Stay sharp, stay consistent, and thank you for helping us deliver world-class competitions
Barista Champs
- WBC 2025 Rules & Regulations
- WBC Summary of Changes 2025
- WBC Espresso Calibration Sheet
- WBC Milk Beverage Calibration Sheet
- Sensory Scoresheet
- Technical Scoresheet
- Head Judge Scoresheet
- Tally Sheet
Regional NZ Champs documents
Barista Champs NZSCA documents
- Overview of Bias as Related to a Competitor: A Judge’s Perspective
- Head Judge responsibilities, stage and deliberation all Judges.
- Calibratable Language
- Espresso
- Milk Beverage
- Signature Beverage
- Technical Judges Handout/info Pack