The Australian Specialty Coffee Association (ASCA) Australian Coffee Championships will take place from 30 March – 1 April 2017 at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo, located at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Judges Calibration is now open for any judges interested in taking part in the event. You must have either judged at last year’s National Coffee Championship, another country’s National Coffee Championship, or in one of this year’s regional coffee championships. Calibration will take place on Wednesday 29 March, To register, click HERE
Open Heats spots for the Australian ASCA Cup Tasting, Brewers Cup, Pura Latte Art Championship and Barista Championship are now open and are selling out fast. You must have competed in a regional event already this year to take part in Open Heats, click HERE to register. Registration for Australian Coffee in Good Spirits Championship is also open, however will only run if a minimum of six competitors register.
All competitors should be familiar with the ASCA terms and conditions, and should check the FAQ information available on the COMPETITIONS PAGE to ensure they are familiar with the competition. Please note, we will run the 2017 event according to the new 2017 World Coffee Event rules.
ASCA is proud to announce the inaugural ASCA Symposium that will take place on Monday 27 March 2017 ahead of the nationals. For details CLICK HERE
ASCA Australian Coffee Championships 2017 Schedule
Wednesday 29 March 2017
ASCA Main Stage, Grand Pavilion
10am – 5pm
ASCA Judges Calibration
All judges for the 2017 ASCA National Coffee Championships must undergo calibration before judging They must have either judged at last year’s National competition, or have judged at one of this year’s regional championships. All judges must hold a valid ASCA membership, and must purchase calibration at https://australianspecialtycoffee.com.au/event/judging-calibration-australian-coffee-championships/
ASCA Practice Station, Grand Pavilion – located at rear of Grand Pavilion, next to Judges Lounge
9am to 8pm
ASCA Australian Barista Championships Open Heats Competitor practice
All Baristas taking part in Open Heats will be allocated a slot to practice on the practice station.
Thursday 30 March 2017
ASCA Main Stage, Grand Pavilion
10am – 5pm
ASCA Australian Barista Championship – Open Heats
5pm
ASCA Special General Meeting
6pm
Announcement, semi-finalists for ASCA Australian Barista Championship and ASCA Australian Pura Latte Art Championship
ASCA Brewers Lounge
10:30am – 4pm
ASCA Australian Brewers Cup Open Heats – Day 1
ASCA Roasting Zone
ASCA Australian Coffee Roasting Championship
10am – 5pm
ASCA Practice Station, Grand Pavilion
9am – 12pm
ASCA Australian Pura Latte Art Open Heats Competitor practice
All Pura Latte Art Competitors will be allocated a slot to practice at the practice station.
Friday 31 March 2017
ASCA Main Stage, Grand Pavilion
10am – 2pm
ASCA Australian Barista Championship semi-finals
2pm – 3:30pm
ASCA Australian Pura Latte Latte Art Championship – Open Heats
3:30pm – 5pm
ASCA Australian Cup Tasting Championship – Open Heats
530pm
Announcement – finalists for ASCA Australian Barista Championship and ASCA Australian Pura Latte Art Championship
ASCA Brewers Lounge
10:30am – 4pm
ASCA Australian Brewers Cup Open Heats – Day 2
ASCA Roasting Zone
ASCA Australian Coffee Roasting Championship
10am – 5pm
Saturday 1 April 2017
ASCA Main Stage
10am – 2pm
ASCA Barista Championship Finals
ASCA Pura Latte Art Championship Finals
(competitions will be run concurrently, one barista competitor, then one latte art competitor)
2pm – 230pm
ASCA Cup Tasting Championship – Finals
3pm
Winner Announcement, MICE Product Innovation Award
3:30pm
MICE Barista Big Bash Competition
5pm
ASCA Australian Coffee Championship – All winner announcements.
ASCA Brewers Lounge
920-1230
ASCA Australian Brewers Cup Open Service Round – Finals
1230pm – 330pm
ASCA Australian Brewers Cup Compulsory Service Round – Finals
ASCA Roasting Zone
ASCA Australian Coffee Roasting Championship
10am – 5pm