NOVICE JUDGING COURSE

Course Content.

The course will cover the basic principles of judging and will give the newer judge and exhibitor the basic knowledge from which to progress to championship level.  It is based on the needs of newer exhibitors and those on, or looking to be included on, their breed clubs C-list of judges.

Theory (March 15 2008)

This module covers the art of judging, running the ring, KC Regulations, Judges’ & Stewards’ paperwork, dealing with stewards, dress code, ring behaviour and equipment.

Practical (November 1 2008)

This module discusses correct movement & conformation, interpreting the breed standard, examining the exhibits, handling nervousness, writing the critique, getting judging appointments and judging contracts.  There will also be the opportunity to gain ‘handles-on’ experience of assessing exhibits.

Delegates will be offered the opportunity to practice writing critiques before the seminar and review them in private with the tutor.

Tutor Information

Ken Humphries is Secretary of the Midland & West of England GDC and serving member of the committee of the National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society.

He has been judging since 1978 and first awarded CCs in 1988.

He has been running training courses for judges and stewards since 1990.

Learning Outcomes

After the first module the students will be understand the art of judging, know how to run a ring.  Students will be conversant with all the KC Regulations governing judges and stewards, be able to complete the Judges’ & Stewards’ paperwork, know how to deal with stewards and know what is the expected dress code.

Assessment Criteria

At the end of the first day delegates will be assessed on their knowledge of KC Regulations governing judges and stewards.

The second module will show the delegates correct movement & construction.  They will be able to interpret the breed standard, be confident about examine the exhibits, with hands-on experience during the day, and making their choice of Best of Breed.  They will learn about writing the critique, getting judging appointments and the KC requirements regarding judging contracts.  They will also be aware of techniques to handle nervousness.

Pre-Course Work

Before the practical module of the course delegates will be sent photographs of dogs, which they will be asked to critique before they attend.  They will also be asked to write a critique for a class at one of their breed shows.  These will be discussed, anonymously, during the session.

Assessment Criteria

At the end of the second day delegates will be assessed on their knowledge of canine anatomy, canine terms and their ability to write critiques.

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