Becoming an Endurance Test Judge

How to Become an Endurance Test 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 endurance 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
• 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 endurance test
• Attend all lectures and practical training sessions
• Study the Rules for the Conduct of Endurance Trials
• It would e advantageous for aspirants to gain relevant experience by assisting at veterinary checks and participating in endurance tests

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 Endurance Judge contact the chairperson of the Obedience, Tracking & Endurance Committee 

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