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Schedule for Advanced Judging Institutes (PDF)
Judging Operations in collaboration with AKC’s Education department is offering breed-specific judges education webinars presented by parent club approved presenters. In addition, presentations on topical matters such as application qualifications and judging procedures and policies will be offered. Webinars will be approximately 90 minutes in length and are open to all. During the webinars, you will be able to ask questions and participate in engagement activities. Attendance of a breed specific webinar may be submitted as an educational credit for future application of that breed (1 CEU). Attendees are expected to be present and engaged for the entire webinar to receive credit. Reporting from the webinar host will be provided to the Judging Operations department. To register for a webinar please click on the link below. Review & FAQ’s on Conformation Judging Procedures, Policies & Guidelines – Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT No other webinars scheduled at this time. Parent clubs interested in coordinating a webinar in their breed should contact the Judging Operations Department at JudgingOps@akc.org.
Presented by the American Kennel Club and Dog Judges Association of America Cost $450. (*Individual seminars charged at $50 up to $450) *See note re: Coonhound Comparison on registration form Pre-registration deadline November 16, 2022. No refunds after November 16, 2022. To view the seminar schedule and/or enroll to attend CLICK HERE. Please know that all participants of the Advanced Institute will be required to adhere to all state, local, facility and event guidelines as related to COVID-19 that may be in effect at the time. Any specific guidelines that may be in place will be provided at a later time and will be subject to change.
Held in Conjunction with the AKC National Championship
Orange County Convention Center – North/South Building
9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819
December 13-16, 2022
Registration for Basic Institute will close 7 days prior to the start date. TO REGISTER – Make sure you go through all steps until you see “THANK YOU” and a transaction number is issued. This is your receipt and indicates you have completed your registration. Any questions or issues please call 919-816-3862 2022 Dates and Locations 2023 Dates and Locations On-line registration will be available once the enrollment links have been added for each respective offering. Links are active when the date and location appears in blue. All links should be posted in early January 2023. Please contact contact Judging Operations at judgingops@akc.org with any questions.
The AKC’s Judging Operations Department is a great resource in assisting parent clubs through the process of developing an effective Judge’s breed education program. Kathy Caruana, AKC in-house Judge’s Education Coordinator, is available for advice, direction and information. As required in the Board-approved Judging Approval Process, seminars and workshops must meet AKC criteria for credit (see criteria located in the reports and guides link below). Upon completion of seminars and seminars with hands-on workshops the presenter, club or host organization must submit the required forms (see Forms & Guidelines below) to the Judging Operations Department to allow attendees’ records to be updated and credited accordingly. To post seminars to the AKC Seminar page, please use the form provided, located under the Introduction link below. Institutes, seminars and workshops must be accessible to the American Kennel Club staff including the Executive Field Staff. Reports and Guides
Listing a Seminar
Download the form below or you may contact:
Kathleen Caruana, Judging Operations Department
phone: (919) 816-3862
fax: (919) 816-4225
email: judgesed@akc.org
Seminar Announcement Form (this form allows you to save onto your computer, complete and submit to Judging Operations)
Please contact:
AKC Performance Judges Department
phone: 919-816-3904
fax: 919-816-3905
email: performancejudges@akc.org