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)

• Roland Pell
• Anthony Kilmartin
• Rod Cavill

• VYUFDA Members $125 p/p
• Non-Members $175 p/p ( inc. membership)
• Event includes BBQ Lunch

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

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

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

Please click here to access the draw.

ENTRIES CLOSING:  FRI 27 MARCH

Event Program:

Friday April 3 – Judges talk 10 minutes before trial 10am
Yard Trial: Encourage* & Local

Saturday April 4 – Judges talk 10 minutes before trial
7am Utility Trial: Novice
8am Yard Trial: Open
8.30am 3 Sheep Trial: Open
10am Instinct Testing
10am City Slicker Sheep Dog Trial
11am Duck Trial: Open
12.30pm Lunch break with Novelty Events
7.00 Dinner

Sunday April 5 – Judges talk 10 minutes before trial
7am Yard Trial: Novice*
8am Utility Trial: Open*
8.30 3 Sheep Trial: Novice
10am Instinct Testing
10am City Slicker Sheep Dog Trial
10.30 Easter Egg Hunt
1pm Lunch break with Novelty Events
5pm Presentations

Please click here to access the entry from.

Entries close: 3rd of April 2026

Order of Events:

• Friday 10 April – Maiden & Novice
• Saturday 11 April – Open & Encourage

Exhibitor Entry Ticket:
Competitors are required to purchase an Exhibitor Entry Ticket for this trial at a cost of $20.00. Please include this fee with your payment. Tickets will be emailed prior to the Show.

Judges:
Novice & Maiden – Brock McCabe
Open & Encourage – Neale Taylor

Run Order & Entry Fees:
Friday – Maiden: $20.00 per dog
Friday – Novice: $20.00 per dog
Saturday – Open: $30.00 per dog
Saturday – Encourage: $15.00 per dog

Camping:
There is no camping available on the grounds.
For camping enquiries: eastgippslandfarmdogs@gmail.com