June 19 & 20, 2010

The first Judging Clinic will be held during the 2010 NPGA National Convention in Hamilton, Ohio. To attend the Training Clinic candidates must (1) be NPGA members in good standing; (2) have passed the NPGA Written Test; and (3) pre-register with Jason Overman on or before June 7, 2010. Please see the information pertaining to the Judging Exam at Convention for more details about the JE and Written Test.

This Judging Clinic will cover a wide variety of topics relating to judging pygmy goats and allow extra time that has not been available in previous years to provide in depth training and information for Judge’s Candidates. Both classroom and hands-on training will be used. The following is a tentative schedule for this Clinic and is subject to some changes depending on how many candidates we have sign up and availability of animals.

SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 19 – Classes will take place from 9am and 5pm with some short breaks and an hour for lunch. Classes for this day will cover an overview of the Judging Exam including an explanation of the scoring process. The morning will focus on judging showmanship and wethers. The afternoon will begin the classroom and training portions of the breed standard and faulting matrix. Areas covered will include the Head & Expression, Neck, and Shoulders. A practice class at the end of the day will take place and individual feedback will be given to each candidate.
Sunday, June 20 – Classes will take place from 9am and 5pm with some short breaks and an hour for lunch. Classes will continue covering the remainder of the breed standard; General Appearance, Coat, Breed Markings, Chest, Barrel, Back, Rump, Legs & Feet, Mammary, and Reproductive Systems. At the end of the day another practice class will take place.

FEES
If you are not able to attend both days you can sign up for an individual day for $60. You can attend both days for $100, payable to NPGA when it is taken.

QUESTIONS
For questions, contact Judges Training Committee Chairperson Jason Overman at (336) 266-0331 or e-mail jeoverman@gmail.com.