Congratulatons to the 2009 Canadian National Barista Champion, Kyle Straw of Caffe Artigiano Vancouver, BC

Watch the Canadian National Barista Championship live from Vancouver on October 14-15, 2009.

Connect to the link below.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/2009-canadian-national-barista-championships

Congratulation to our Canadian National Barista Champion, Sammy Piccolo, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters and Caffe Artigiano, Vancouver, BC who just won a silver medal at the 2009 World Barista Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the fourth medal for Sammy at the worlds - way to go Sammy! Click here for live feed of 2008 Barista Championship

2009 Canadian Regional Barista Championships

Catch the action on September 12-13 of the Prairies Regional Barista Championship at Fratello Coffee Roasters, Calgary.

Click here for more info and Schedule of Events

Catch the action as some of the country’s best baristas demonstrate the art of making the perfect espresso drinks and compete for one of four Regional Barista Championship titles. The 2009 competitions begin in Toronto with the Central Regional Barista Championship on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. It is followed by the Eastern Regional Barista Championship in Montreal, August 23, 2009, Western Regional Barista Championship in Victoria on August 29, 2009 and Prairies Regional Barista Championship on September 12, 2009 in Calgary.

Each competitor must prepare and serve 12 separate espresso beverages: 4 espresso, 4 cappuccinos, and 4 "signature" drinks of their own creation. Competitors have only fifteen minutes to prepare all twelve drinks and are judged on various elements including station cleanliness, taste, beverage presentation, technical skills and total impression by a distinguished panel of judges.

2007 Western Regional champion Derek Lucas of Buon Amici Cafe, Victoria, BC

The first, second and third place winning baristas from each regional competition will secure a place at the Canadian National Barista Championship (CNBC) on October 14-15, 2009 held at the Canadian Coffee & Tea Show in Vancouver. The eventual winner of the CNBC will represent Canada in the World Barista Championship in London, England in 2010. All the competitors will receive some great prizes for participating as well as valuable experience. The events are open to the public with admission a suggested donation to the CoffeeKids charity, helping families build a better life in coffee growing countries. The general daily competition schedule for each regional is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. In conjunction with the dates of these events, the Canadian Barista & Coffee Academy will also offer hand-on training for those new to the industry or those who want to perfect their skills.

2009 Regional Barista Championship Dates

Central Regional Barista Championship
Hosted by: Zuccarini Importing
Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, ON
Sunday, July 19, 2009

Eastern Regional Barista Championship
Hosted by: Espresso Mali
Montreal, QC
MUSÉE JUSTE POUR RIRE/Just for Laughs Museum
Sunday, August 23, 2009

Western Regional Barista Championship
Hosted by: Reg Barber Enterprises, Machines n’ Beans
Leonardo Da Vinci Center
Saturday/Sunday, August 29-30, 2009

Prairies Regional Barista Championship
Hosted by: Fratello Coffee Roasters
Fratello Coffee Roasters, Calgary, AB
Saturday, September 12, 2009

Space is limited. Registration is located under each regional title below.

2009 Central Regional Barista Championship
Sunday, July 19, 2009

Hosted by: Zuccarini Importing

Congratulations to 2009 Central Regional Barista Champion Chris Tellez of Espresso Post, Collingwood.

Central Regional Barista Championship July 19, 2009

2009 Eastern Regional Barista Championship
Sunday, August 23, 2009

Congratulations to the winner of this year's Eastern Regional Barista Championship:
Anthony Benda, Cafe Myriad, Montreal

Host Sponsors: Boutique Espresso Mali, Nuova Simonelli, Mystique Coffee and Toi, Moi and Cafe

L’évènement encourage les meilleurs baristas de L'Est à venir tester leur habileté sur les machines espresso ainsi que leur niveau de créativité alors qu’ils participeront à la compétition pour un titre de champion régional.Chaque compétiteur doit préparer et servir douze (12) breuvages espresso différents : 4 espresso, 4 cappuccinos et 4 « signature » de leur propre création, et les présenter à un groupe de juges. Les compétiteurs ont seulement quinze minutes pour préparer les douze breuvages et sont jugés selon les critères suivants : la propreté de leur poste de travail, le goût et la présentation du breuvage, leur habileté technique et l’impression globale, par un groupe de juges reconnus dans l’industrie.

Les trois premiers baristas de chaque compétition régionale s’assurent d’une place pour prendre part à la compétition nationale, le Championnat Canadien de Barista, présenté par Krups, les 14 et 15 octobre 2009, a Vancouver. Le gagnant éventuel représentera le Canada lors du Championnat du Monde de Barista en 2010.

Les évènements sont ouverts au public et le frais d’admission prendra la forme d’un don qui sera remis à l’œuvre de charité CoffeeKids, qui aide au bien-être des familles dans les pays où se cultive le café.

*Une session de pratique « Barista Jam » aura lieu au mois d’août pour tous les baristas inscrits ainsi que pour encourager de nouveau baristas a s’inscrire au concours.

Les baristas travaillant dans les cafés, les restaurants et dans les établissements du service alimentaire de chaque région sont invités à s’inscrire. Appelez Café Mystique au 514-521-5888 pour plus de renseignements.

2009 Western Regional Barista Championship
Saturday/Sunday, August 29-30, 2009

Hosted By: Machines n’ Beans, Reg Barber Enterprises

Congratulation to 2009 Western Regional Barista Champion Kyle Straw of Cafe Artigiano, Vancouver.

2009 Prairies Regional Barista Championship
Saturday, September, 12, 2009

Congratulations to Prairies Regional Barista Champion Ben Put, of Phil & Sebastian Coffee, Calgary

Hosted By: Fratello Coffee Roasters

The Barista Competition will be held at: Fratello Coffee Roasters
4021 9th St. SE Calgary
Alberta T2G 3C7
Tel.: 403-263-3224

Travel/Hotel:
Howard Johnson Express Inn Calgary, AB
Tel. 1-800-268-6128
www.hojocalgary.com
Ask for corporate rate

Prairies Region includes: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Territory, Nunavut, Northwest Territories

Machine: Nuova Simonnelli: Aurelia

Sponsors: Fratello Coffee Roasters, Cappuccino Kng, DaVinci Gourmet, Urnex, BBC Sales

For more information on Prairies Regional visit the website: 2009prbc.com

Click here for Live streaming video

2009 Prairies Regional documents (click to download)

Schedule of Events
Competitor Registration Form
Judges Registration Form
Volunteer Registration Form
Competitor Rules & Regulations
Judges Rules and Regulations
Head Judge Score Sheet
Judges Code of Conduct
Technical Score Sheet
Sensory Score Sheet
Judges Manual

2009 Prairies Regional Competitors

2009 National Barista Championship

Vancouver Convention & Exhibiiton Centre

October 14-15, 2009

For information and registration visit www.coffeeteashow.ca

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