XVI. HOW TO BECOME A JUDGE

The following procedures apply to applicants who seek to become qualified as UKC Senior Field Trial Judges, UKC Licensed Field Trial Judges or UKC Qualified TAN Judges. Separate application procedures apply to applicants depending on whether they are applying as a new applicant, or applying to be qualified via the grandfathering procedures as set forth herein. The applicant must be:

• 21 years of age or older.

• In good standing with UKC.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in the various pointing breeds working and conformation standards.

• In good physical condition and able to spend the required time afield judging.

• Thoroughly knowledgeable in these UKC rules, policies, and must demonstrate good judgment.

• Uphold an ethical, fair and impartial manner.

• Understand and agree that the Judge's license may be withdrawn, suspended, not reviewed or revoked by UKC in its sole discretion and judgment at any time, with or without cause. A. Procedure for Judging Applicants to

Apply to Become Qualified/Licensed by UKC

1. New applicants for any type of UKC qualified judging status must submit:

a. A letter of recommendation from the applicant's local club nominating him/her as a Judge. This letter must be signed by three club officers who are not an immediate family member (spouse, parent, stepparent, brother, sister, child or stepchild) and shall specify the judging status sought (Senior Field Trial Judge, Licensed Field Trial Judge or Qualified TAN Judge).

b. An application indicating that the applicant has attended a UKC approved Field Trial Judge's educational seminar, or that such applicant has reviewed and studied the materials via correspondence course established, approved and supplied by UKC.

c. A completed Judge's test. A copy of the test may be obtained from UKC FieldOperation Office at (269) 343-9020.

d. A Resume or Letter outlining qualifications which shall include a list of dogs classified or titled in UKC field trials, and their UKC registration numbers.

e. New applicants for Senior Field Trial Judge or Licensed Field Trial Judge status must have handled at least one dog to a Pass or higher score in a UKC Licensed Field Trial Open Dog Class or Gun Dog Class to be eligible to become an apprentice Judge.

f. New applicants for Licensed Judge status must serve as an apprentice judge to a Senior Field Trial Judge for a minimum of two (2) complete days of judging field trials.

g. New applicants for Qualified TAN Judge status must have handled at least one dog to Pass or higher score in a UKC Licensed Field Trial Open Dog Class or Gun Dog Class or must alternatively have apprentice judged at a UKC Licensed Tan or handled two dogs to a passing score in a UKC Licensed Natural Ability Test (TAN).

h. UKC will evaluate the applicant's materials and score the applicant's test within thirty (30) days of receiving the materials. UKC will send notice to the applicant as soon as possible but not more than thirty (30) days of the scoring and evaluating the applicant, and notify the applicant if he/she has been accepted or denied as an applicant for the judging qualification applied for. Applicants who are denied may resubmit their information after sixty (60) days. If the application is denied again, the applicant must wait one (1) year to apply again.

a. A letter of application from the individual applying for grandfathered Judge status or a letter of application and recommendation from the club seeking to have the applicant qualified by UKC as a Judge. The letter shall contain a listing, outline or resume of the applicant/nominee's prior judging experience in evaluating pointing dogs to include a listing of any other licensing entities by which the applicant has been qualified and licensed to judge in the evaluation of pointing dogs. Any additional background or experience or qualifications regarding the training and evaluation of pointing dogs shall also be submitted.

b. A copy of any judging card(s) or other certification of qualification as a Judge issued to the applicant/nominee by any other licensing entity from the United States or abroad involved in the evaluation of pointing dogs in the field.

c. Completed application for grandfathered Judge status as supplied by UKC which shall confirm that the applicant has been supplied a copy of the Official UKC Field Trial and TAN Rules and Regulations and that the applicant shall judge in strict accord with them.

d. Letter (s) of recommendation from any UKC qualified Judge familiar with the applicant's qualifications and experience in the judging and evaluation of pointing dogs.

e. Any additional materials or information which may be requested or required in the sole discretion of UKC to demonstrate the applicant's qualifications.

f. UKC shall review the applicant/nominee's application and materials and shall notify the applicant and/or the club seeking to assist the applicant/nominee in being qualified within thirty (30) days as to whether or not the application is approved or denied. UKC, in its sole discretion, shall determine whether or not the individual shall be qualified as a Senior Field Trial Judge, Licensed Field Trial Judge or Qualified TAN Judge and shall issue the appropriate judging card.