Kennel Club Judges Training Programme (Breed Shows) For aspiring CC Judges, the judges training programme is based on the requirements laid out in the Advisory Criteria for the Compilation of Breed Club Judges Lists Framework Document found at www.thekennelclub.org.uk/download/1466/advisorycriteria.pdf
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o address these requirements the Kennel Club Training Board was formed under the Chairmanship of the late Terry Thorn ably assisted by experts in the various disciplines and the appointment of Accredited Trainers to organise and deliver training seminars and assessments.
Aspiring CC Judges (Breed Specialists) have to comply with the following requirements to be listed on Breed Club’s A3 list.
(1). Minimum of 7 years judging experience in the breed and have the support of the XXX Council/Club/Society. (KC Policy). (2). To have judged at XXX breed club Show/s and/or XXX breed club Supported Entry Shows. (Optional by Club). (3). To have judged the breed at XXX Open Shows or Championship Shows without CCs with an adequate geographical spread. (Optional by Club). (4). To have judged a minimum of XXX classes. (Optional by Club). (5). To have judged a minimum of XXX dogs. (KC Policy – number optional by Club). (6). To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer, and passed the relevant examination on Kennel Club Regulations and Judging Procedures. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2001.). (7). To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and Movement. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2001). 2 (a). To have attended a Conformation & Movement “Hands-on Assessment” conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2005) (8). To have attended at least one breed specific seminar run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable. (KC Policy as of 1.7.2001). (9). To have bred and/or owned a minimum of 3 dogs when they obtained their 1st entry in The Kennel Club Stud Book (Save in exceptional circumstances). (KC Policy). (10). To have stewarded at 12 Shows. (KC Policy).
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With reference to (8) above the Code of Practice referred to can be found at www.thekennelclub. org.uk/download/1467/ codebpbreedseminar.pdf This has recently been updated to be consistent with the Group Judges Development Programme Code of Practice. In short: • Requirements of a Dog Show Judge seminar and examination on Kennel Club Rules and Regulations (80% pass required) based on the Kennel Club publication ‘Guide for Judges and Ring Stewards’, available for download at www.thekennelclub. org.uk/download/488/guidejudges. pdf • Conformation and Movement Seminar (Attendance Certificate required) • Conformation and Movement ‘Hands On’ Assessment (one to one assessment with KC Accredited Trainer)www.thekennelclub.org.uk/ download/3834/SR12.pdf • Breed Specific Seminar and Assessment of Judging Competence The Training Board now under the Chairmanship of Gerald King review seminar statistics and candidate feedback at its meetings 5 times a year and hold an Accredited Trainers Annual Review to ensure trainers are up to date with Breed Watch and how this has to be incorporated into their seminars. All of the seminars and assessments are under regular review and developed further as required.