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

Mar
12
Thu
2026
National Kelpie Field Trial Championship @ Kalangadoo War Memorial Oval
Mar 12 – Mar 15 all-day

http://www.wkc.org.au/

CopRice 2026 National Kelpie Field Trial

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Dates: Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th March 2026
Location: Kalangadoo War Memorial Oval, Kalangadoo, SA
Entries close: Entries close 5pm 31st January 2026

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

Coprice 2026 Australian Yard Dog Championship

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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

Natimuk Yard Dog 2026

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

Entries CLOSING: 22nd of March 2026

Order of Events: 

  • Saturday – Encourage followed by Maiden/Novice
  • Sunday – Improver/Open

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
4
Sat
2026
Beloka Easter Sheep Dog Trial @ Beloka
Apr 4 – Apr 5 all-day
Apr
6
Mon
2026
Rheola Charity Carnival Yard Dog Trial @ Rheola
Apr 6 all-day

Rheola Yard Trial Entry form – 2026

Judges:

  • Open: TBC
  • Novice: Rob Hart

Entries CLOSING: 25th of March 2026

Show Ground entry fees to be paid at the gate $10 – Basic camping available.

 

Apr
10
Fri
2026
East Gippsland (Bairsdale) Field Days Trial @ Bairnsdale Aerodrome
Apr 10 – Apr 11 all-day
Apr
25
Sat
2026
Mount Sturgeon (Dunkeld) Farm Dog Trial
Apr 25 – Apr 26 all-day

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
30
Thu
2026
CopRice Victoria Yard Dog Championship @ Woolbrook, Teesdale
Apr 30 – May 2 all-day

CopRice Vic State Yard Dog Championships 2026

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!
May
9
Sat
2026
Encourage Trial Training Day & Encourage Trial – North East Zone
May 9 – May 10 all-day
Training Day – North East Zone – Training day for Encourage Class. 
Trainer/ Judge: Dale Thompson
Satuerday 9th – Encourage Trial Training Day
Sunday 10th – Encourage Trial – Max 30 runs 2 dogs per person

Cost: