How to Become a SADAA Judge

Interested persons are encouraged to become involved with judging, under supervision, at non-qualifying events and will initially be known as a Learner Judge.

Any person wishing to become a judge must have assisted at trials as a scribe, scorer or timekeeper for at least one year.

Prospective judges must attend a training course covering the rules, judging techniques and course design.

The training course and trainers must be approved by the SADAA Board, who will give permission for courses to be held as and when necessary.

Prospective judges will then take a written examination on the rules, as well as practical examinations on course design and judging live dogs over a full agility course.

Once a prospective judge has qualified with not less than 80% overall, they will be considered a Junior Judge and will be permitted to judge at Club Trials.

For each judging appointment, the Junior Judge must submit their course designs to a Senior Judge for checking prior to the day of the trial. A Senior Judge must also be present to supervise the Junior Judge. The Senior Judge must complete a Judge’s Assessment Form for each appointment, which must be submitted to the Regional Director and the Board.

Once the Senior Judge is satisfied that a Junior Judge is sufficiently experienced and capable of judging at a Regional Trial, this will be reported to the Board, who will promote the Junior Judge to a Senior Judge.

SADAA JUDGES BY REGION