This is the page to find category descriptions, contest rules and other really interesting information about contests and judging.
If you are looking for contest briefing notes, go to the Contests page instead.
Contest Material
Contest rules v11.1, applicable from 1 November 2019
From October 2014, the Guild is adopting the revised category descriptions of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Click here to see the new descriptions and supporting documentation.
General Resources
Scoring level descriptors – updated with Performance category information
BABS Expenses Form Jan 2020 V4
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