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Judging

As with all breed clubs, this club maintains its own Judging List so if you wish to join or update to a new list please download the Application Form which is in Adobe PDF format.
Below is the criteria for the appropriate list. If you require a hard copy then download the Judges List Criteria which is in Adobe PDF format.

Judging List Criteria

Al List

For persons who have previously been approved by the Kennel Club to award CC's in the breed, and have completed their first appointment, and have the support of the Home Counties American Cocker Club.

A2 List

For persons who fulfil all the requirements for the A3 list and who have been assessed in accordance with the Kennel Club requirements and accepted by the Kennel Club for inclusion on an A2 list and have the support of the Home Counties American Cocker Club.

A3 List (Breed Specialists)

(1) To have a minimum of 7 years judging experience in the breed and have the support of the Home Counties American Cocker Club.
(2) To have judged at one breed club show, or one Championship show without CC's.
(3) To have judged the breed at 8 Open shows or Championship Shows without CC's with an adequate geographical spread.
(4) To have judged a minimum of 24 classes of the breed.
(5) To have judged a minimum of 75 dogs, such dogs actually being present and not including absentees.
(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.
(7) To have attended a seminar given by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer on Conformation and movement and to have attended a Conformation & Movement "Hands-on Assessment" conducted by a Kennel Club Accredited Trainer and passed the assessment.
(8) To have attended at least one breed specific seminar on the breed, run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.
(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).
(10) To have stewarded at 12 shows.

A3 List (Non Breed Specialists)

(1) To have a minimum of 7 years judging experience in any one breed (to include 5 years in this breed) and have the support of the Home Counties American Cocker Club.
(2) To have judged one breed club show or a Championship show without CCs.
(3) To have judged 30 classes of the breed with an adequate geographical spread.
(4) To have judged 90 dogs in this breed.
(5) To have awarded CCs in at least one other breed within the Gundog Group or two breeds outside that Group.
(6) To have attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar on the breed run accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Best Practice, and passed-an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

B List (Breed Specialists)

(1) To have 3 years experience owning and exhibiting in this breed and have the support of the Home Counties American Cocker Club.
(2) To have a minimum of 3 years judging experience.
(3) To have judged a minimum of 15 classes ofthe breed.
(4) To have judged a minimum of 45 dogs, such dogs actually being present and not including absentees.
(5) To have attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar on the breed run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Practice, and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable.

B List (Non Breed Specialists)

(1) To have a minimum of 5 years judging experience and have the support of the Home Counties American Cocker Club.
(2) To have judged a minimum of 25 classes ofthe breed.
(3) To have judged a minimum of 60 dogs, such dogs actually being present and not including absentees.
(4) To have attended at least one Breed Specific Seminar on the breed run in accordance with the relevant Kennel Club Code of Practice, and passed an examination and/or assessment where applicable

C List (Breed Specialist & Non Breed Specialists)

(1) For aspirant judges who have shown an interest in the breed and have the support of the Home Counties American Cocker Club.

If you have any queries please contact the Judging Sub Committee co-ordinator:-

Bill Bunce,
'Adurni',
10, Barons Way,
POLEGATE,
East Sussex, BN26 5JJ
Tel: 01323-483435
Email: adurni.bunce@virgin.net

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