The FBA TOUR is a linked system of Bartending competitions in locations all over the world. Competitors will compete in these Tour events to earn Tour points. These points will be calculated and will accumulate over the entire year for each competitor. At the end of the year the competitor with the most points will be crowned TOUR CHAMPION.
The events in the FBA TOUR can be of Regional, National or International in scale, but must be open to all active FBA members. Events may vary in format, rules, and sponsors but all must be approved by the FBA. The Tour will have different levels of events consisting of “Tour Events” and “Major Tour Events”. See the requirements table below for more details.
The FBA TOUR is funded entirely by the events contributing to the point accumulation. The FBA Tour fees will be USD$1000 for Majors, USD$500 for Nationals, and USD$100 for all other events. Top competitors will be rewarded with trophies and FBA Premium Memberships. As the FBA Tour continues to grow and add events, we plan to secure an overall tour sponsor, which will help increase the rewards for the top competitors.
Any event may apply to join the FBA TOUR. We require ample time be given to review and approve the rules and format. All format and rules must be submitted to the FBA well before the event date to be approved and with MAJOR EVENTS even sooner. Review the requirements table below for the submission deadline based on desired Tour Level.
One of the goals of the FBA TOUR is to provide a common “sport” platform for the competitors to understand and excel in. While the goals of the events as well as the look and fee may be different, the judging criteria and scoring system should be compatible from one to the others… NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME, but compatible. This allows competitors to easily transition from one event to another with minimal competitor and staff confusion as well as lower administration overhead.
We strive to be as fair as possible to all competitors around the world. Keeping this in mind, we require a minimum notice time for each level of the FBA TOUR. These notices are to allow competitors to fully prepare for each event on the tour.
FBA TOUR 2025
To apply to have an event become part of the FBA TOUR, read the requirments online below and then email contact@flairbartendersassociation.com.
FBA TOUR 2024
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To apply to have an event become part of the FBA TOUR, read the requirments online above and then email contact@flairbartendersassociation.com.