All competitors (including those in Encourage) must be members of the VYUFDA.  Click Here to see if you are a paid up member

Trial Dates

Oct
16
Sat
2021
Lancefield Yard Dog Trial @ Lancefield
Oct 16 @ 6:30 am – Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm
Sep
19
Fri
2025
2025 CopRice Victorian Utility Dog Championships @ Gippsland
Sep 19 – Sep 21 all-day

Please click here to access the live sheet/ draw. 

Order of Events:

  • Friday: Maiden/ Novice
  • Saturday: Maiden/ Novice (if required) Open
  • Sunday: Open/ Championships

Judge:

  • Maiden/ Novice: Rod Cavil
  • Open ; Norm Severs

Camping Cost (No powered Sites): $10 per night

Dinner (Sat): $25 per person under 10 year olds free

 

 

 

Mar
18
Wed
2026
Australian Yard Dog Championships @ South East Field Days
Mar 18 all-day

Coprice 2026 Australian Yard Dog Championship

Please click here to access the Livesheet.

Dates: 18th – 21st March 2026
Location: South East Field Day ‘Yakka Park, Lucindale, SA
Entries close: 5pm on Saturday 31st January 2026

 

 

 

 

Mar
28
Sat
2026
Natimuk Show Yard Dog Trial @ Natimuk Showgrounds
Mar 28 – Mar 29 all-day

Please clcik here to view the livesheets. 

Show ground entry fee for saturday $20 – Basic camping available $10 per day to be paid with entry’s

Order of Events: 

  • Saturday – Encourage 07:00 followed by Maiden/Novice
  • Sunday – Improver/Open 08:00

Judges:

  • Open -Mitch Jubb
  • Maiden/Novice- Adam James
  • Enc-Rob Hart

Further enquiries:

  • Kevin Woods kwwoods64@gmail.com 0458 517 721
  • Entry: sarah@theleesworkingdogs.com.au
Apr
30
Thu
2026
CopRice Victoria Yard Dog Championship @ Woolbrook, Teesdale
Apr 30 – May 2 all-day

Please click here to view the livesheet.

Entries CLOSING: Sunday 19th April, 5pm.

Further enquiries:  Marcus Cambell 0400 591 479 or Bree Cudmore 0429 232 328

Event program: (this is only a guide and may be subject to change, competitors will be informed if there are any major changes via VYUFDA Facebook page)
Thursday 30th April

  • 11:30am – Maiden/novice judge’s address
  • 12pm – Open/improver judge’s address
  • 1pm – Both rings competition commences


Friday 1st May

  • 7:30am – Maiden/novice continued
  • 7:30am – Open/improver continued
  • Under lights – Maiden & improver finals run
  • Food vans & Calcutta Friday night


Saturday 2nd May

  • 8am – Championship top 25 judges talk and commencement of trial
  • 1pm – Novice final judges talk and commencement of final
  • 2pm – Championship top 10 judges talk and commences
  • 6pm – Presentation dinner and live music


Sunday 3rd May

  • Time: 9am-11am – Training Day: top handlers break down the trial.
  • Cost: $50 per person.
  • Join Joe Spicer, Aoidh Doyle & Bree Cudmore for a walk around both trial courses.

Learn what these trailers saw as the biggest challenges from the weekend, how they attempted to overcome them and what they saw as the main mistake’s handlers made over the weekend.

A great opportunity to pick the brains of three top competitors in the state.
All money raised goes toward the event.

Accommodation:

  • Camping on grounds is available, no powered sites. Welcome to bring your generator.
  • Limited accommodation and glamping tents are also available at trial grounds.
  • There are other forms of accommodation in Teesdale and surrounds.

For anyone interested in these options contact Marcus Campbell on 0400 591 479.

Food:

BRING CASH! Breakfast and lunch will be cash only

  • Breakfast will be available for purchase Friday & Saturday.
  • Lunch will be available for purchase Thursday-Saturday.
  • Friday night food van will be on site.
  • Saturday night presentation dinner.

No alcohol will be provided on grounds so please BYO!

May
3
Sun
2026
Training Day – Walk the Course with the Pros @ Woolbrook, Teesdale
May 3 all-day
🎓 Training Day – Walk the Course with the Pros 🎓
Date: Sunday 3rd May
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Cost: $50 per person
Learn from Three of Victoria’s Top Yard Dog Handlers
Join Joe Spicer, Aoidh Doyle & Bree Cudmore for a guided walk around both trial courses from the State Championship weekend.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from experienced competitors as they break down the trial and explain how they approached the courses.
What You’ll Learn:
• The biggest challenges on each course
• How top handlers approached and worked through those challenges
• The most common mistakes made during the weekend
• How experienced competitors read and plan a course
Bring your questions and pick the brains of some of the best handlers in the state.
All proceeds from the training day go directly back into supporting the event.
Apply for a spot via entry form – Entry form out soon!