The process for becoming a judge begins by attending a Lure Coursing seminar taught by an AKC field representative. At the seminar, a Judges Application form will be handed out. It is the responsibility of the applicant to fill out the form as eligibility requirements are completed. Once all requirements have been met, the application form and a signed Judge’s Affirmation form should be mailed to the Performance Events Department, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617. Upon verification of the information provided, the person will receive a judge’s number, their name will appear in the Judges Online Directory on the AKC web site, and they will be approved to judge a licensed Lure Coursing Test or Trial. For information about upcoming Lure Coursing seminars, please see the AKC website. For additional seminar questions, please contact Performance Judges at performancejudges@akc.org.
Current Requirements
Prior to Apprenticeship
Minimum Age: 21
Prior to Judging
Seminar: Yes
Written Test: Yes — score 85%+
Apprenticeship: 20 stakes with a min entry of 4, at a min of two separate trials, under at least 3 different judges.
Sport Experience: 3 years of experience in lure coursing experience as a lure operator, field clerk, event secretary, or event chairman.
To Maintain Ability to Judge
After Jan. 1, 2011
Seminars: Attend an AKC seminar within 6 yrs. before assignment
OR
Written Test: Pass test within 6 yrs. before assignment
How to Host a Seminar:
To request a seminar, a club must begin by completing the online seminar request form. Once a workable date is coordinated with a host field rep, your seminar will be advertised and materials will be sent. For more information contact Performance Judges 919-816-3904 or performancejudges@akc.org
View Current Seminars:
To view current seminar listings, please check here. If you do not see the sport you need in the drop down, that is because there are currently no seminars of that type booked.