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

Jun
22
Sat
2024
Apsley Farm Dog Trial @ Llanthro - (8 kms from Apsley Post Office)
Jun 22 – Jun 23 all-day

Basic on farm camping available.

Apsley – Improver – Open – 2024

Apsley – Maiden-Novice – 2024

Apsley – Encourage – 2024

Event Order:

  • Saturday 22nd – Encourage, Maiden & Novice – 08:00 am
  • Sunday 23rd – Improver & Open – 10:00 am

Judges:

  • Open/Improver: Rob Macklin
  • Maiden/ Novice: Sharon Berry
  • Encourage: Kevin Woods

Further enquiries:  

  • Local Event Information:  Kevin Woods 0458 517 721 or Steve Robinson 0481 188 462
  • Entries only: Naomi J White nomesgo@gmail.com

 

 

Oct
25
Fri
2024
CopRice Victoria Yard Dog Championship @ Euroa
Oct 25 – Oct 27 all-day

Show ground entry fees to be paid at the gate. 

Please click here to view the on line draw.

No camping at Showgrounds – Basic camping available across from Showgrounds $10 per sight. 

Friday 25th of October

  • Ring 1                 
    • Shepparton Motorcycles Improver – Judge Dale Thompson
    • Followed by Sutherland Ram Shearing Open – Judges Matthew Sherwood/ Joe Spicer
  • Ring 2
    • Red River Maiden – Judge Mitch Jubb

Saturday 26th of October

  • Ring 1                 
    • Sutherland Ram Shearing Open – Judges Matthew Sherwood/ Joe Spicer
  • Ring 2                 
    • Elders Novice – Judge Craig Ogier

Sunday 27th of October

  • Ring 1
    • CopRice / Halsall Championship – Judges Matthew Sherwood/ Joe Spicer
  • Ring 2                 
    • Elders Novice – Judge Craig Ogier (if required)
Apr
12
Sat
2025
Judges Training Day – South West Zone: @ 715 Old Eddington Rd, Eddington VIC 3472
Apr 12 all-day

Good Afternoon VYUFDA Judges and potential Judges,

The South West Team will be hosting a Judges Training Day on farm in the South West Zone with instructor John Latty.

To book a spot –  Contact Josh Latty by Friday 4th of April –  If we are oversubscribed, preference will be given the current judges over potential judges.

South West Training Day –

  • Date: Saturday 12th of April
  • Location: 715 Old Eddington Rd, Eddington VIC 3472
  • Fee: $50 (fee includes catering)

 

 

 

 

Jul
6
Sun
2025
Training Day – North East Zone @ Undera
Jul 6 all-day
This event is now full wait list is available via the booking form. 
Trial Training Day – North East Zone
It is being run on behalf of the NE Zone of the association.
“From Starting to Polishing”.
Trainers will be available to assist dogs and handlers of all levels. Multiple training areas to reduce wait times.
The trainers for the day will be:
  • Roland Pell
  • Anthony Kilmartin
  • Rod Cavill
Maximum 30 participants – wait list available if max booking reached.
Cost:
  • VYUFDA Members $125 p/p
  • Non-Members $175 p/p ( inc. membership)
  • Event includes BBQ Lunch
Payment:
Account Name: UGWDG Upper Goulburn Working Dog Group
BSB Number: 083 755
Account: 620 239 661
Payment must be made too confirm booking.

 

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

 

 

 

Feb
28
Sat
2026
Foster Show Yard Dog Trial @ Foster Showgrounds
Feb 28 – Mar 1 all-day

Showgrounds entry fees payable the gate.

Foster Trial Entry Form 2026

Order of Event: 

  • Saturday at Foster Show Open & Novice:
  •  Sunday at Beloka Farm Enc & Local

Entries close: Friday 20 February 2026

JUDGES:

  • Open: Mark Dunmore;
  • Novice: Andrew Whelan
  • Encourage & Local: Paul Macphail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mar
7
Sat
2026
Mount Sturgeon (Dunkeld) Farm Dog Trial
Mar 7 – Mar 8 all-day

 

 

 

 

 

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

Entry From Link – please click here to view the on-line entry form.

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

Entry From Link – please click here to view the on-line entry form.

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

 

Further enquiries:

  • Kevin Woods kwwoods64@gmail.com 0458 517 721