On Saturday, October 24, 2026, members of the Jaguar Association of Greater St. Louis (JAGSL) gathered at Hyman Ltd. (Hyman Motors) for the club’s annual Judges’ Training Seminar. The session began at 10:00 a.m. and was held in the photo booth display area, a practical and well-suited space for the group.
The club extends its sincere thanks to Mark Hyman and Shawn Dougan for generously allowing JAGSL to use their facility and display area for the training meeting. Their hospitality made the event possible and provided an excellent setting for judges to focus on the work at hand.
Jim Hendrix, serving as Chief Judge, led the meeting. Under his direction, attendees reviewed updates to the JCNA Judges’ Guide and Rule Book for the 2026 concours season. A key focus was the changes affecting judging procedures, with particular emphasis on learning more about sanctioning requirements and how they apply to club events and certified judges. These discussions helped ensure everyone is current on the standards needed to maintain the integrity and consistency of JCNA-sanctioned concours judging.
The session concluded with each participating judge completing the required judges’ test. Completing the test is an essential step for maintaining or renewing certification under JCNA rules, which require annual testing and periodic attendance at a judges’ school.
The training meeting reinforced the club’s commitment to accurate, consistent judging and prepared its certified judges for the upcoming concours season. Thanks again to Mark Hyman, Shawn Dougan, and the Hyman Motors team for their support, and to Jim Hendrix and all the judges who attended for their dedication.
