Irish Kennel Club Judges & Stewards Education/Training “Path to Judging” Thank you very much. Good evening Mr President, ladies and Gentlemen We are about to present the outline for our proposed Judged & Stewards Education and Training. Ask you to hold off on the questions until the end of the presentation . Can describe this as the Path to Judging. Adding structure and more depth to the System that has been in place for the last few

All Breeds Judge No Modules No Stewarding Required

Best in Show qualified Judge Attend Module 1 presentation No assessment required and No Stewarding required When progressing into a New Group Must attend a Module 4 (Breed Specific Hands On) for that group, No assessment required.

Up to Best in Show level Judge Attend Module 1 Complete assessment Complete stewarding qualification Progressing into a New Group Attend a Module 4 (Breed Specific Hands On) for that group Pass the Assessment.

Open/Limited Show level Judge Attend Module 1 Complete Assessment and Stewarding First Time awarding Green Stars Attend a Module 4 for that breed/group Pass (Breed Specific Hands On) Assessment Progressing in their First Group Complete another Module 4 for that Group Pass (Breed/Group specific Hands On) the assessment Progressing into their Second Group Pass the assessment

Starting to judge Attend Module 1 Complete Assessment and Stewarding Attend Modules 2 and 3 Successfully Complete Assessments Then they are eligible to judge at Lower Level if all other requirements are met

Ongoing Stewarding Encourage Judges at All Levels to Steward on an ongoing basis. Whilst Judges at different levels may not be required to complete assessments, they are encouraged and very welcome to take them if they so wish.