Becoming a Retrieving Trial Judge

How to Become a Retrieving Trial Judge

The judges training content of the program is facilitated by the Retrieving and Field Trial Committee (RAFT) chaired by Tony Palmer ajpal44@hotmail.com

The following information is designed to help you understand the requirements and assist trainee judges in sourcing the information needed.

Dogs Australia Regulations – Judges Training

The Judges Training Program is conducted under Dogs Australia Regulations and is a national scheme. Please click here to download the national Judges Code of Practice and Conduct.

The regulations for retrieving trial judges training scheme can be sourced, downloaded and/or printed by clicking here.

Click HERE for the application for participation form 
Click HERE for the written form 
Click HERE for the practical form 

Information for Prospective Trainees

Some of the requirements include:

• Four years continuous membership of Dogs Victoria
• Have trained, competed and placed in trials with a dog at novice level
• Have officiated as a trial manager, judge’s steward or gun steward at five recognised trials in the preceding three years
• Be the holder of an appropriate gun licence if required
• Been approved by Dogs Victoria

Method of Education (Self Education)

Trainees will be required to:

• Educate themselves by being conversant with the Dogs Victoria Rules and Regulations
• Attend all lectures and tutorials and practical training sessions
• Attend practical training days
• Study the Rules for the Conduct of Retrieving Trials

Written Examinations and Practical Assessments

Examination papers shall comprise of short answer questions and/or multi-choice questions. The minimum pass mark is 75% for both sections of the examination.

Want to know more?

For more information on how you can become a Dogs Victoria Retrieving Trial Judge contact the chairperson of the Retrieving & Field Trial Committee 

Please click on the following link for more information about the sport of Retrieving Trials.  

Retrieving & Field Trial Judges - New or Upgraded License Application form