Never solicit or promote assignments. ASCA will investigate all reports by individuals or clubs that a judge solicited or promoted assignments. Appropriate action will be taken whenever needed.

Written Invitations: It is a good idea to require all clubs to send you written invitations for assignments. Their request should clearly specify the date, time, classes and location where you are being asked to judge. Promptly acknowledge all invitations, again, in writing, and keep accurate records of assignments you accept.

Avoid Conflicts: You should make every effort to avoid judging conflicts. It is your responsibility to acknowledge judging invitations promptly. Careful record keeping and prompt acceptance (or refusal) of invitations help eliminate unnecessary confusion and conflict for both judges and show-giving clubs.

Traveling to Assignments You cannot do your best work if you are tired from travel or are rushed to meet a departure flight time. Work out your mode of transportation, arrival and departure times with the club well in advance of your assignment.

You should understand that in accepting an invitation, you are committing yourself to the show-giving club for the entire day. Your travel plans should not be predicated on arriving late or on leaving early to get transportation home or to another show. You should not ask clubs to arrange judging programs to accommodate your travel plans.

You should not travel to and from shows or stay with anyone who is likely to be exhibiting or handling under you.

Expenses and Contracts When you accept an invitation, clearly inform club officials what your expenses and fees, if any, will be, so they will not be surprised by a larger than anticipated bill. This is a contract between you and the club. The more specific the details you and the club should be included in a written contract. Do not accept verbal contracts as there is the potential for misunderstandings to develop. Written contracts are an important consideration and a courtesy to clubs as well as to the judges. If you sign a contract provided by the club, both you and the club are responsible for abiding by its conditions.