The Detpak AASCA Barista Championship (WA) is a key part of the AASCA WA Coffee Championships to be held this year over 17th and 18th March 2012. We’re looking for the best barista in Western Australia, a barista who can be represent WA in the National Championships, and then represent Australia and take on the world’s best at the 2012 World Barista Championships.
A Champion is someone who aspires to the following:
- To promote the growth, excellence & recognition in the Barista profession.
- To grow the Barista’s knowledge of and expertise in, the preparation and serving of specialty, espresso coffee through competitions.
- To promote the knowledge and consumption of specialty coffee to the consumer through the Barista.
Baristas are required to serve 4 espresso, 4 cappuccino and 4 espresso based signature drinks (no alcohol) to 4 sensory judges. Technique is assessed by 2 Technical Judges and the process is overseen by 1 Head Judge. The Baristas are allowed to use their choice of coffee and must complete the presentation within 15 minutes to avoid a overtime penalties up until 16 minutes whereby the barista is disqualified.
Check the latest rules World Barista Championships.
This competition is open to AASCA members, or those sponsored by a current member. You’ll need your membership number.
If you’re not a member, you’ll need to apply for membership
By signing this entry form, competitors acknowledge that they understand the following terms and conditions of entering the championship. Note that these terms and conditions include individual responsibilities and requirements of representation imposed upon all competitors in the championship.
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a) In all disputes, the Head Judges’ decision is final.
b) State Championships will only be held upon reaching minimum entrants numbers:
a. Minimum required entrants for State Barista Championship: 6
b. Minimum required entrants for State Latte Art Championship: 6
c. Minimum required entrants for State Cup Tasting Championship: 9
c) Travel and endorsement of state champions and national champions is dependent on minimum entrant numbers having been reached for the national semi-finals and finals. Final decision of travel and endorsement of competitors to national and world coffee events will be at Executive Committee discretion:
a. Minimum required entrants for Australian Barista Championship semi-finals: 4 x state champions
b. Minimum required entrants for Australian Latte Art Championship finals: 4 x state-champions
c. Minimum required entrants for Australian Cup Tasting Championship finals: 3 x state champions.
By signing this entry form, competitors acknowledge that they understand the following terms and conditions of entering the championship. Note that these terms and conditions include individual responsibilities and requirements of representation imposed upon the winner of the state and national Championships.
2. The Winner of the Australian Barista Championship (ABC) is a representative of AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association (AASCA).
3. Upon entry in the Championship and in exchange for the opportunity to win the first prize, each entrant in the ABC undertakes that they will:
a) Permit AASCA to use the winner’s name and image in any format without charge for the purposes of promotion of the Association or the Australian Barista Championship.
b) Without limiting the generality of clause a, the formats referred to in clauses a may include: photographic, video, print, internet or any electronic media
c) When fulfilling these Terms and Conditions, actively work to uphold the good reputation of the AustralAasian Specialty Coffee Association and the Australian Barista Championship.
4. Upon entry in the Championship and in exchange for the opportunity to win the first prize, each entrant in the ABC undertakes that, should they win the Championship, they will:
a) Be available to travel to compete in the next World Barista Championship.
b) Cover the costs of food, travel and miscellaneous costs while overseas. AASCA will provide airfares, accommodation and travel insurance only.
c) Include the name “AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association” or “AASCA” immediately before the name “Australian Barista Championship” or “Australian Barista Champion” in each instance in which the name “Australian Barista Championship” or “Australian Barista Champion” is mentioned.
d) Include the name “Australian Barista Championship” or “Australian Barista Champion” in each instance in which the name “World Barista Championship” or “World Barista Champion” is mentioned.
e) Without limiting the generality of clauses c) or d), the instances referred to in clauses c) and d) include mention verbally, in print or via any digital media.
f) Promote the AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association at every opportunity without charge to AASCA.
g) Promote the Australian Barista Championship as the only Australian pathway to the World Barista Championship at every opportunity without charge to AASCA.
h) During the period from the announcement of the ABC winner until the announcement of the following year’s ABC winner, perform such promotional or teaching tasks as AASCA may specify for a maximum duration of 100 hours without charge to AASCA, including attending AASCA’s Annual General Meeting, Trade Show and/or Conference. This may may include: participation in media interviews, live appearances, writing of columns for the Association newsletter or website, teaching or training.