NACA - Stewards Training

Show Manager and Stewards' Training

Show Manager and Stewards' training is run by DogsNT and provides a range of knowledge and experience in all aspects of preparaton for and stewarding at Conformation shows. There is currently work being undertaken to adapt the Show Manager/ Steward training package for use by Trial Managers.

Places for the training courses are prioritised for the current committee members of the DogsNT affiliates. The logic there is that they are the ones conducting the events. However if you are not a current committee member, but really want to help out at events then still apply as rarely are the courses full.

The format of the courses is two days, usually Saturday/Sunday. Some homework may be required after the first day.

To register your interest in participating in Stewards' Training please contact the Administrator.

The course outline is provided here:

PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF TRAINING
(This is purely a proposed list and is subject to discussion and amendment)

Day 1 (Pre Show and Show Issues - Theory)

Opening, welcome, introductions and expectations
Format of training - discussion
Schedules and the role of the Show Advisory Committee
Checking entries, catalogue preparation and when to number
Preparation of Challenge and Best of Breed Certificates and charts
Sections 3 and 4 of the NACA Rules
Section 5 of the ANKC Regulations
Open book quiz on Sec 3 of the NACA Rules and Sec 5 of ANKC Regulations
Completing catalogues, Challenge and Best of Breed Certificates and charts
Which Steward positions are required at a show - and why?
Show Manager responsibilities
Homework - prepare a set of charts

Day 2 (Show and Post Show Issues - Practice)

Marking a catalogue
Completing charts
Completing Challenge and Best of Breed Certificates
After the Show - the Show Manager's Report and other paperwork
Discussion on how to improve the Show Pack
Wrap-up and evaluation

Suggested Revision Training for Ring Steward Panel Aspirants

Revision - NACA Rules - Section 3 Exhibitions
Revision - NACA Rules - Section 4 Aggressive Dogs
Revision - NACA Rules - Section 5 Judges
Revision - ANKC Regulations - Section 3 Show
Revision - Running a Show - Section on Responsibilities of Ring Stewards
Revision - the Ring Steward's contract
Revision - charts - preparation and completion
Ringcraft - presentation of the Ring Steward, setting up the Ring with the Judge, attending to the Judge throughout the show, establishing rapport with other Stewards and trophies and sashes.

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