WHAT FORMAT WILL THE BARSITA COMPETITION RUN WITH?
- All equipment and products required to execute a performance in all disciplines will be provided by our Sponsors and Partners and is mandatory to use by all competitors. Competitors will not be allowed to bring their own equipment (even if it is the same as the sponsored).
- Competitors cannot bring and use any piece of equipment that is the same as the sponsored one or performs the same function as any of the sponsored equipment.
- Competitors can bring any other piece of equipment or display material that is required to deliver their performance. Your own timers, scales, trays or cloths of any brand are allowed.
- CCC Barista Rules and Scoresheets available for download via the ASCA website. Link here.
- Judges: 1 Head Judge, 4 Sensory Judges, 1 Technical Judge
- Sponsored Equipment as Follows:
2 x Faemina One Group Coffee Machines
2 x Rancilio KRYO Elite 65 OD On Demand Coffee Grinders
Riverina Fresh Full Cream Milk
MILKLAB Oat milk
Loveramics Borum Um 80ml Espresso Tasting Cups and 120ml Milk Tasting Cups
Nucleus Pulse Coffee Distribution Tool
Jibbi Jugs Ronin V2 380ml and Ironman 600ml V1
Barista Pro Gear 1L jug
Barista Pro Gear dosing cups, dosing rigs, measuring cups, WDT
Local water filtration in Venue
Competitors will need to supply – Their coffee of choice, Tamper, Scales, Brushes, Cloths, Timers (any brand acceptable) and anything you need that is not a direct competitor or performs a similar / same function to any sponsored equipment. If in doubt please email in to competitions@aasca.com to get approval.
- Machine Temperature will be set to 93.5 deg (No changes allowed), and baskets will be 18-20gm IMS with no changes or replacements.
- Competitors need to prepare:
4 x Espressi
2 x Animal Milk Drinks – Compulsory use of Sponsored Fresh Milk
2 x Plant Based Milk Drinks – Compulsory use of Sponsored Plant Milk
- Timings:
15 Min Practice time
5 Min Preparation Time
10 Min Competition Time
- Please Note: Information may change and be updated so please keep an eye out on socials and the ASCA website for updates.
WHEN WILL THE CHAMPS RUN IN 2026?
Registrations Open Now:
2026 VIC/TAS Community Coffee Championships
Weekend One (31st July – 2 August): Brewers Cup and Cup Tasters.
Weekend Two (8 – 9 August): Barista and Latte Art.
Where: C4 Coffee, 15 Graham Rd, Clayton South VIC 3169
Afterparty – Official Wrap-Up and Nationals Announcement
When: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Concrete Boots Bar, 381 Burnley St, Richmond VIC 3121
What: Drinks, nibbles and networking
