The Kennel Club has announced further dates of question and answer sessions being held about the Judges Competency Framework (JCF). Anyone interested in learning about the JCF is advised that the sessions are not breed-specific and are therefore open to all.
The question and answer session dates are as follows:
July 12 – Cardiff Canine Society
Speaker: Jeff Horswell
Location: Cardiff
July 25 – Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain
Speaker: Yvonne Billows
Location: Sandbach, Cheshire
Aug 8 – Bournemouth Canine Association
Speaker: Carole Smedley
Location: Organford, Dorset
Aug 8 – Spennymoor Canine Society
Speaker: Yvonne Billows
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Aug 9 – Spennymoor Canine Society
Speaker: Yvonne Billows
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Sept 5 – Speaker: Pam Marston-Pollock
Location: Ivegill, Cumbria
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The Kennel Club has already held a number of question and answer sessions on the JCF which have proven very useful, as participants have remarked afterwards that they learnt a great deal. We take this opportunity to thank the host societies for being proactive in their approach towards the JCF.
“We would recommend these sessions to anyone interested in finding out more about the new judging system, but booking early is advised in order to avoid disappointment. Please also note the Kennel Club Roadshow stand will be at Windsor, Welsh Kennel Club and Midland Counties championship shows – anyone who is a judge or interested in starting their judging career is very welcome to visit the stand and speak with Kennel Club staff about the JCF.”
The full list of educational opportunities, including seminars which address other aspects of the JCF such as breed appreciation days, can be found on the Kennel Club website which is updated regularly.