Becoming a Track and Search Judge

Becoming a Track & Search Judge

The judges training content of the program is facilitated by the Obedience, Tracking & Endurance Committee (OTEC) chaired by Lynn Klecka morningmystgoldens@gmail.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 track & search judges training scheme can be sourced, downloaded and/or printed by clicking here 

Information for Prospective Trainees

Some of the requirements include:

• Three year continuous membership of Dogs Victoria
• Current financial member of Dogs Victoria
• Be over eighteen years of age
• Have an active and ongoing participation in the sport of Track & Search or conducting Track & Search trials
• 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 relevant to track & search
• Attend all lectures and practical training sessions
• Study the Rules for the Conduct of Track & Search Trials
• Arrange for a trainer to observe their judging at the relevant level to assess their performance

Written Examinations and Practical Assessments

Examination papers shall comprise of short answer questions and/or multi-choice questions. The minimum pass mark is 80% for both sections of the examination.

Want to know more?

For more information on how you can become a Dogs Victoria Tracking Judge contact the chairperson of the Obedience, Tracking & Endurance Committee 

 Please click on the following link for more information about the sport of Track & Search.