Fun Match Job Judge

FUN MATCH JOB DESCRIPTION – JUDGE

• • • Must have earned an Obedience Title to qualify to judge for that level class and below.
      • Review the AKC Obedience Rules if necessary.
      • If any UKC runs are in the class, the judge should review UKC Rules, if necessary.
        • Shawn will notify you in advance of any UKC runs.

• • • Do your own worker runs as early as possible.

• • • Setup your ring ASAP and start Worker Runs.
      • Regular runs start immediately after with handlers who are ready – or by 7:00 pm at the latest.

• • • Introduce yourself to workers in your ring and be sure everyone knows what their assignments involve.

• • • Keep the class moving along.
      • Judging fun match runs is NOT a time for private lessons.
      • QUICK tips to help the handler improve are generally recommended.
      • If handler has a LOT of questions, refer them to their instructor.
      • It is at your discretion to let a handler repeat an exercise.  Be mindful of how much time is being spent.

• • • Since this is a FUN match, this is considered a training opportunity.
      • Handlers can request to deviate from the standard pattern as long as they don’t go overboard on time allowed.

• • • Always be mindful of the time you’re spending per run.  There will be a lot of people waiting for their turns.  No one should feel like they are being hurried through their run – but on the other hand, don’t let handlers take advantage of you and spend a lot of extra time in the ring.

• • • Any questions?  Ask Shawn Hacker.