AN RA Show Representative MUST:
❖ Maintain professional conduct and attire during show hours.
❖ Submit any protests to RA Office within 15 days of the actual incident, and/or within 15 days of having
gained knowledge of the incident. Protests must be filed separate from the representative report.
❖ Submit RA representative report within 15 days of the conclusion of the event.
❖ Be on the grounds at all times during the RA approved event or appoint an alternate representative for
any time that you are absent from the show grounds.
❖ Keep record of how many hours each judge actually judges. (Doesn’t include breaks.)
❖ Report any abuse observed on the show grounds; the judges may ask the show representative to include
a report on abuse on the show rep from; any member or person in attendance may request that an
incident of abuse be reported on the show rep form.
❖ Communicate to the judges when requested to do so by show management or exhibitors; some judgment
regarding appropriate communication needs to be exercised.
❖ Report unprofessional conduct (in writing to be included in the show rep report); including but not
limited to, drunkenness, foul language, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
❖ In the event of an exhibitor problem or crisis, discuss with the judge to determine and communicate a
solution.
❖ If abuse or unsportsmanlike conduct is reported, include name(s) of individual(s) involved in the alleged
incident along with all witnesses. Make sure to write detailed notes explaining the situation.
A RA Show Representative MUST NOT:
❖ Advise judges in judging skills, techniques, etc.
❖ Suggest any opinion as to judging performance! Remember the judge is the hired official and the final
word on RA rules of judging!! No person should try to assume a coaching position over the judge!
❖ Offer opinion to exhibitors or show management – ONLY GIVE FACTS!
❖ Act on behalf of RA or its Board of Directors as a decision maker; or represent yourself to an
antagonistic party as representing Board opinion.
❖ Display unprofessional conduct in the course of duties as a show representative.
I have read and understand all duties required of show representatives. I have answered all of the questions on
the back of this report to my fullest knowledge and honesty.