Roles & Responsibilities of Show Officials & Personnel

GL202 Roles & Responsibilities of Show Officials & Personnel In 2026, Judges, Stewards and Show Commissioners must be registered with ESC. In 2027 all Judges and Stewards must be Certified by ESC. The Judge is the only official authorized to make field of play calls. The Judge, Steward and Ringmaster may independently call for an emergency Safety Time Out during a class. Only the Judge may excuse an entry. Once the Judge has tied the class, the results are final. The primary Roles and Responsibilities of Show Personnel are as follows: