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National Education and Training Month

 

November 2013

 

Conformation and Movement Seminars

 

Saturday 9th November in Fife

Sunday 17th November in Builth Wells and Maidstone

Saturday 23rd November at Newark Showground

Saturday 30th November  in Exeter

 

This seminar is aimed at all those who wish to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in their understanding of key aspects of Conformation, Structure and Movement.  It complements the Points of the Dog assessment and is aimed at all those involved in exhibiting and judging and in particular those who aspire to give Challenge Certificates.  A Kennel Club attendance certificate will be presented at the end of the seminar.

 

 

Points of the Dog assessments

 

Sunday 17th November in Builth Wells and Maidstone

Saturday 23rd  and 24th November at Newark Showground

 

 

Requirements of a Dog Show Judge Seminar (KC Rules and Judging Procedures)

 

Sunday 10th November in Wishaw

Saturday 16th November in Builth Wells and Maidstone

Sunday 24th November  at Newark Showground

Sunday 1st December in Exeter

 

This seminar focuses on providing the essential knowledge and understanding of Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and Ring Procedure.  It is for those who wish to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in their understanding of key aspects of Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.  It is aimed at all those involved in exhibiting and judging and in particular those who aspire to award Challenge Certificates.  An examination paper on Requirements of a Dog Show Judge follows this seminar for those wishing to award CCs.  Successful candidates will receive a certificate which is a requirement for the first time CC questionnaire.

 

Managing a Dog Society

 

Saturday 9th November at the Scottish Kennel Club

Satrurday 16th November in Builth Wells and Maidstone

Saturday 23rd November at Newark Showground

Saturday 30th November in Exeter

 

This seminar focuses on best practice guidelines as published in the Manual for Kennel Club Registered Societies.  It looks at the effective management of a club/society through the committee working as a team.  The seminar is designed to assist existing and potential new officers and committee members or those who might be interested in being involved in Dog Societies.  Seminar delegates will:

·       Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all interested parties:

o      The Kennel Club

o      Members of the Society

o      Committee

o      General Public

 

 

Show Management Seminars

 

Sunday 10th November at the Scottish Kennel Club

Sunday 17th November in Builth Wells

Sunday 24th November at Newark Showground

Sunday 1st December in Exeter

 

The main focus is on Show Planning and Administration, covering the sequence of events required from 18 months prior to the show, what is required at the show to what is required after the show.  All the most up to date information, legislation and Kennel Club Rules and Regulations are included in this seminar. 

This one-day seminar is primarily aimed at those who will have a role to play in the organisation of Kennel Club registered societies shows and events.  Delegates may include those elected as show officials of Breed Club Shows.

 

For more information and to secure a place please contact Joanna Howe, Canine Activities, Education and Training Specialist on 0844 4633 980 or email joanna.howe@thekennelclub.org.uk