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

Showgrounds entry fees payable the gate.

Please click here for the livesheet.

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: Ben Bowman
• Encourage & Local: Paul Macphail.

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

Rheola Yard Dog Trial Draw – 2026

Judges:

• Open:James Fowler
• Novice: Rob Hart

Entries CLOSING: 25^th of March 2026

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

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