Yard Dog Trialing is a sport which has classes of competition from Beginner to Championship,  so there is something to suit everyone no matter what your level of knowledge and experience.  Classes include, Beginner, Encourage, Local, Maiden, Novice, Improver and Open as well as Regional, State and Australian Championships.

A new JUNIOR CLASS was introduced in 2009 to encourage the younger members of the Association to enjoy yard dog trialling with people more of their own age. This class is for handlers under 17 years of age and handlers must be a financial member of the NSW Yard Dog Association.

To further encourage our children to participate in this fun sport, as at 1 January 2010 a JUNIOR HANDLER POINTSCORE was introduced.  A reduced Association Membership rate for our Junior Handlers will come into force on 1 July 2010, which is half the adult rate.

Most competitors are more than happy to help you along the way, perhaps until you start to beat them!  Some areas have dog clubs holding training days and schools which cater for all standards of expertise.  If you are wanting to start training dogs and competing please contact anyone on the committee or executive who is closest to where you live (see the Home Page) and they will assist you with what is available or who can help you to get started. 

There are trials held by Working Dog Clubs and Ag Show Societies all over Australia. NSW Regional Championship Trials must be applied for and are granted by the NSWYDA on their merit, these trial winners gain double points in the Annual Pointscore Competition and the overall winners represent that trial at the NSW Championships each year.

So if you would like to find out more about this sport please contact us soon and start making new friends and having some fun with your dogs.

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