Working Test Judges List Criteria

Below you will find the criteria for becoming a Judge for Newfoundland Club Water and Draught Tests.

If you would like to be considered as a Judge, and believe that you meet these criteria, please apply in writing stating your experience/qualifications to Kevin Clarke, the Chair of the Working Section Sub-committee.

Water Test Judges

Section A qualifications: Submitted a written application to Working Section Sub-Committee detailing previous experience and reasons for wishing to judge. Stewarded Sections A & B Stewarded at two separate events. Handled a dog in Sections A & B Section B qualifications: Stewarded Section B at two events (excluding the above). Judged at least 20 dogs at Section A. Receive written recommendation from senior Section B qualified Judge. Must have been a Senior Section A judge at two events. Section C qualifications: Stewarded Section C at two events. Handled a dog in Section C. Judged at least 20 dogs at Section B. Receive written recommendation from senior Section B qualified Judge. Must have been a Senior Section B judge at two events. Section D qualifications: Stewarded or Handled a dog in Section D at three events. Judged at least 15 dogs at Section C. Receive written recommendation from senior Section C qualified Judge. Must have been a Senior Section C judge at two events. Section E qualifications: Stewarded or Handled a dog in Section E at three events. Judged at least 10 dogs at Section D. Receive written recommendation from senior Section D qualified Judge. Must be a Senior Section D judge.

General Notes Judging & stewarding may be at NC, NNC & SNC events Promotion from Novice to Senior or to next level is subject to approval by the majority at a NC WSSC meeting. Judges & Stewards are expected to attend training days as organised. First judging appointment to be with a Section C judge or above. Criteria to move from Novice to Senior judge. In Sections A & B, must have judged at least 10 dogs at two events (total 20 dogs) at novice level. In Sections A, B, & C, must have judged at novice level at two events. In Sections D & E, must have judged at novice level at one event. In Sections A, B, & C, must have conducted judges briefing (entrants & Stewards) at novice level at two events. In Sections D & E, must have conducted judges briefing (entrants & Stewards) at novice level at one event. Stewards at Water Tests No Steward is permitted to drive the boat without R.Y.A. powerboat 2, relevant experience and insurance. Stewards must attend judges and stewards briefing for the relevant section. Stewards must have trained a dog and handled a dog in Section A. Stewards must have read and understood the Test Regulations. Stewards must start at Section A and work through each Section.

Draught Test Judges

Level Beginners qualifications: Submitted a written application to Working Section Sub-Committee detailing previous experience and reasons for wishing to judge. Stewarded or handled a dog in Levels Beginners & 1 Level 1 qualifications: Stewarded or handled a dog in Level 1 at two events. Judged at least 15 dogs at Level Beginners. Receive written recommendation from senior Level 1 qualified Judge. Must have been a Senior Level Beginners judge at two events. Level 2 qualifications: Stewarded or handled a dog in Level 2 at two events. Judged at least 15 dogs at Level 1. Receive written recommendation from senior Level 2 qualified Judge. Must have been a Senior Level 1 judge at two events. Level 3 qualifications: Stewarded or handled a dog in Level 3 at three events. Judged at least 15 dogs at Level 2. Receive written recommendation from senior Level 2 qualified Judge. Must have been a Senior Level 2 judge at two events. Level 4 qualifications: Stewarded or Handled a dog in Level 4 at three events. Judged at least 15 dogs at Level 3. Receive written recommendation from senior Level 3 qualified Judge. Must be a Senior Level 3 judge.

General Notes Judging and Stewarding may be at NC, NNC & SNC events Promotion from Novice to Senior or to next level is subject to approval by the majority at a NC WSSC meeting. Judges & Stewards are expected to attend training days as organised. First judging appointment to be with a Level 3 judge or above.   Criteria to move from Novice to Senior judge In Levels Beginners, 1, 2 & 3, must have judged at least 5 dogs at two events (total 10 dogs) at novice level. In Level 4, must have judged at least once at novice level. Must have conducted judges briefing (entrants & Stewards) at novice level at two events.   Stewards at Draught Tests Stewards must attend judges and stewards briefing for the relevant level. Stewards must have read and understood the Test Regulations. Stewarding at each level must include being a call and haul steward