NZDJA is running a full weekend seminar for our Judges in the South Island. This will be an information packed weekend aimed at judges from all levels. You can choose what sessions you want to attend (we have grouped topics to target different levels of knowledge) or you can come for the full weekend, choice is yours. We will be launching and explaining the new Judges Breed Observation scheme, explaining the FCI shows, giving some helpful examination training plus much more. See below for the detailed timetable.
When: Saturday and Sunday 24th & 25th April.
Where: CKA Grounds. McLeans Island, Christchurch.
Cost: Nil. Lunch and morning tea will be provided.
Registrations: So we can arrange catering and resources for sessions can you please register your interest by emailing Lavina at nzdogjudge@gmail.com
Credit points: 20 credit points available for each full day’s attendance (this can be split over both days. Full attendance for both days will earn 40 credit points)
| Saturday | |
| Activity | |
| 9.30am | Meet and greet. Start with morning tea. Outline the weekends proceedings. |
| 10.00am | Judges Breed Observations. The background, the process and the implementation. |
| 11.30am | The Syllabus explained. Why do we need it and how should branches be facilitating the training? |
| 12.00noon | Lunch |
| 12.45pm | The art of critiquing |
| 1.30pm | Ring craft – examination of dogs / running an efficient ring etc |
| 3.00pm | Finish |
| Sunday | |
| 9.30am | Meet and greet. Morning tea start |
| 10.00am | Passing theory exams – tips and tricks |
| 11.00am | Practical exams – An examiners viewpoint |
| 12.00 noon | Lunch |
| 12.45pm | FCI Shows – The background Dogs NZ & FCI shows, FCI criteria & general – The groups, the awards and the gradings |
| 2.00pm | Discussion time – Show Stewards Assn – Do we need one? Should we include Show Managers? Understanding Show regulations and how they apply to judging. |
| 3.00pm | Finish |
