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Judging Operations in collaboration with AKC’s Education department is offering breed-specific judges education webinars presented by parent club approved presenters. Webinars will be approximately 90 minutes in length and are open to all. Webinar attendance may be submitted as an educational credit for future application of the breed (1 CEU). During the webinars, you will be able to ask questions and participate in open discussion. 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.
December 14-17, 2021 Additional information will be provided as it comes available. Registration link should be posted in June/July, 2021.
Presented by the American Kennel Club and Dog Judges Association of America
Held in Conjunction with the AKC National Championship
Orange County Convention Center – North/South Building
9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819
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 2021 Dates and Locations
The AKC’s Judge’s Education 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. Sue Vroom, Executive Field Representative and Education Liaison, is a resource to clubs in all aspects of educational programs, materials and committee composition. 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