Australian Yard Dog Association Inc.

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2012 22:32 Written by Jean Green Wednesday, 16 May 2012 14:47

National Kelpie Field Trial Championship

9 to 12 August 2012

Binnaburra Kellerberrin WA

Hosted by WAWSDA

Sponsored by The Working Kelpie Council of Australia

National Kelpie Trial (to commence on completion of Novice Kelpie Trial)

Eligibility of Entry:- Only dogs registered with the WKC National Stud Register, A2grade Appendix or higher and the progeny of suitably registered dogs shall be deemed eligible to compete in the National Kelpie Field Trial Championship.

Novice and Improver Dogs may enter the Open.

Novice Kelpie Trial (to commence on the 9 Aug after DKT Trial)

Eligibility of Entry:- Only open to dogs which have never won a Yard event, 3 sheep trial, Utility Trial, Kelpie trial or Field trial other than encourage. Entries may be limited.

Special Junior Prize (runs scheduled for the weekend)

Eligibility of Entry:- Handlers 15 years and under

All entries close 2 July 2012

Dogs to be worked in order entered and NO late entries will be accepted

Camping (toilets, hot showers and power) on the grounds $ 30.00

Alternative accommodation see http://www.westaustralianworkingsheepdogs.com.au

Morning and Afternoon Teas, Lunches and Dinners including Casserole night, Roast night and BBQ’s will be available.

Contacts enquiries

President – Ken Atherton  102 Noble Road Wagin 6315  ramulam@activ8.net.au  

Secretary / Treasurer – Marianne Rogers  19 Riches Way  Bullcreek 6149

 d.rogers@bigpond.net.au

Binnaburra   Contact Gordon Curtis 08 9045 4457  mobile 0429 454 498

Fax 08 90454498  email binnaburra1@bigpond.com

Entry form to be signed and payment to accompany entry or entry will not be valid.

Cheques payable to WAWSDA 19 Riches Way, Bullcreek, WA 6149

Or electronic transfer BSB 036 167 Account no 226284

Please ensure you enter your name against your electronic payments

Entry Form National Kelpie Trial

I agree to abide by the rule of conduct as detailed below

Signed                                                                                                            

WAWSDA Code of Conduct

A member and or competitor shall not inflict verbal or physical abuse on any person

A member and or competitor shall not inflict pain nor cause wilful distress to any animal

A member and or competitor shall not engage in actions or dialogue which result in sexual harassment or discrimination

A member and or competitor shall not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct

A member and or competitor must always present themselves for competition and or official business in a state of sobriety

Printing Issues

Written by Jean Green Wednesday, 16 May 2012 15:02

Printing of the Competition Entry forms

Please be aware that there may be an issue for some people printing the entry form from the web site. If this becomes an issue for you, please copy the form to a word document and print from there.

Australian Yard Dog Championships 2012

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 15:07 Written by Jean Green Monday, 05 March 2012 11:33

Australian Yard Dog Championships 2012

* * * Date Change * * *

Novice Yard Dog event will commence on Thursday 2nd of August 2012

at Wagin Show grounds

Australian Yard Dog Championships

Dates:    Friday 3^rd August – Sunday 5^th August 2012

Venue:   Wagin Showground

              Wagin Western Australia

National Kelpie Championships

Dates:    Thursday 9^th August – Sunday 12^th August

Venue:    “Binnaburra” Kellerberrin WA

Hosts:     Gordon & Sara Curtis

For Further Details please Contact

WA Yarddog Sub-committee secretary

Name:      Marianne Rogers

Address:  19 Riches Way Bullcreek WA 6155

Mobile:     0401 435 022

Email:      d.rogers@bigpond.net.au

West Australian and Australian President 2012

Name:       Mr Ken Atherton :

Address:  102 Noble Rd West Wagin WA 6315

Mail:          RMB 11 West Wagin WA 6315

Phone:      08 98858017

Mobile:     0428 858 017

Email :    ramulam@activ8.net.au

Name:      Mr Gordon Curtis : Binnaburra

Address:  PO Box 18 Kellerberrin 6410

Phone:     08 9045 4457

Mobile:    0429 454 498

Email :    binnaburra1@bigpond.com

Championship entry form 2012

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 14:35 Written by Jean Green Tuesday, 15 May 2012 17:48

2012 MIDALIA STEEL

National Australian Yard Championship

2 to 5 August

Wagin Show Grounds Wagin WA

Novice Yard Trial commencing on the 2 August Entries close 2 July 2012

Novice Trial will be run under WAWSDA Rules.

Open and Australian Championship Trials will be run under AYDA Rules.

Novice and Improver Dogs will be allowed to enter the Open.

The Australian Yard Dog Championship will comprise the State Representatives and the highest scoring dogs from the Open Trial. Dogs tied on the cut off score will be included in the Australian Yard Championship.

The Australian Yard Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 3^rd at 7.30 pm in the Wagin Woolorama Sheepdog Office

Camping (toilets, hot showers and power) on the grounds $ 30.00

Alternative accommodation see http://www.westaustralianworkingsheepdogs.com.au

BBQ packs each evening, Morning, Afternoon Teas and lunches available.

Cheques payable to WAWSDA, 19 Riches Way, Bullcreek, WA 6149

Or Electronic transfer BSB 036167 Account no 226284

Please ensure you enter your name against your electronic payments

** Please note if a dog is a State Representative

I agree to abide by the AYDA Code of Conduct as detailed below

Signed                                                                                                                 

Entry form to be signed & payment included or entry will not be valid.

Contacts WAWSDA Yard and Utility Sub Committee

President – Ken Atherton 102 Noble Rd Wagin 6315    ramulam@activ8.net.au

               Secretary / Treasurer – Marianne Rogers  19 Riches Way Bulls Creek 6149

                                                                               d.rogers@bigpond.net.au

Code of Conduct

Australian Yard Dog Association

1 Condition of dogs

Dogs are to be presented in good healthy condition at all times

2 Transport of dogs

Overcrowding of dogs in vehicles and trailers is to be avoided

Trailers and cages transporting dogs are to be kept clean and well ventilated

Dogs to be offered water regularly

Dogs to be exercised and allowed to be empty out regularly

3 Threatening of dogs on trial ground

Handlers threatening dogs on trial grounds will be reprimanded and or disqualified

4 Behaviour of Handlers and Members

A. Handlers disciplining dogs in a manner that offends the public will not be tolerated at any venue or event associated with the AYDA.

Strong action will be taken against those who offend.

B. Handlers and members are required to behave in a sportsmanlike manner both on and off the trial venue.

100. A member must not inflict verbal or physical abuse upon another competitor, spectator or official

5 Members Etiquette

1. Handlers should be considerate and responsible when exercising dogs.

2. All dog droppings to be collected and disposed of in an appropriate manner in public places

3 Dogs are to be under control at all times

6 Movement of Livestock

1 All sections of the trial course should be designed to allow the movement and flow of sheep to be achieved with minimum of stress to the animals and utilising the natural following behaviour of the sheep.

2 A handler or stock person must not inflict pain or cause undue stress to any animal.