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Description: Introducing the IBA Judge Course Classic & Flair Judging Certification, an exclusive opportunity to refine your expertise and gain the authority to evaluate talent at the highest level.
For the first time in the country conducted by IBA recognized multi-awarded bartender Felipe Castro, learn the art of judging by somebody with a high level of experience in both sides of the bar at an international level. This program is designed for experienced professionals, past & present board members, former competitors ready to take their journey to the next level. Current competitors will gain insight on the fundamentals their routines and cocktails are judge giving them a true outstanding advantage in competition.
The certification will focus on cocktail balance, garnish scoring, flair and classic technical deductions and judging etiquette. As an IBA certified judge you are eligible for judging national and international competitions within and outside the IBA circuit with authority and professionalism and a decisive voice on competition organization.
This isn’t just a course it’s a transition from participant to decision-maker. From understanding scoring systems to mastering evaluation techniques, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to judge competitions with precision and credibility Because true mastery isn’t just about performance… it’s about recognizing excellence.
BIO: Felipe Castro
Felipe is a Chilean bartender with more than 20 years of hospitality experience from Patagonia to Alaska. As an active member of the United States Bartenders Association (USBG), he is the most achieved IBA classic category competitor of the American association. He has also organized, sponsored, judged and collaborated in dozens of competitions worldwide.
Beyond competitions, Felipe emphasizes education and training through his “ArtTending” brand, offering masterclasses and training both nationally and internationally and having trained and coached hundreds of professionals throughout his career.
He is also a professionally trained educator, a certified IBA trainer, an FBA Ambassador, a global brand Ambassador and a WSET Certified spirit professional.
Some of his accolades and awards include:
• Lotus Prestige Cup World Champion (Macau, China 2025)
• Best IBA Pan-American Technique (Panama, 2024)
• USA National Champion (USA, 2023)
• 5 times National finalist (USA 21-25)
• 5th place Long drink Category (WCC Rome, Italy 2023)
• Top 20 FBA World Ranking (2025)
$150 JUDGES COURSE PAYMENT: https://www.paypal.com/qrcodes/venmocs/b10b17bc-ee4e-4501-9eaf-66502622b4c9?created=1790047130.4909801
Bartenders’ Shakedown Main – Accuracy Competition Rules – Speed Competition Rules -
Cocktail Competition Rules – Flair Bartending Competition Rules – Event Partners -
Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Main – Registration/Tickets - Judges & Staff – Live Broadcast
All Rules subject to change without notice.
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