Events
The NSWLCA holds regular events in the cooler months of the year, including trials, tests, workshops and try out days. We recommend that dogs attend a try out day prior to entering a trial.
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Try out days
The NSWLCA usually holds two try out days before the start of the lure coursing season each year, with one in Sydney and the other in Southern NSW. These days are normally geared towards new coursers, dogs who may need some more encouragement to course a lure or puppies who are not old enough to attempt a full course.
However, having lost the full season in 2020 due to COVID-19, in 2021 we also wish to encourage experienced lure coursers to blow out some cobwebs before the season proper.
Our 2021 pre-season try out days are 7 March in Sydney (Orchard Hills) and 2 May in Tarago.
Also, there may be try outs at the Dogs NSW "Dogs On Show" Event on 12 June (to be confirmed). Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional announcements.
However, having lost the full season in 2020 due to COVID-19, in 2021 we also wish to encourage experienced lure coursers to blow out some cobwebs before the season proper.
Our 2021 pre-season try out days are 7 March in Sydney (Orchard Hills) and 2 May in Tarago.
Also, there may be try outs at the Dogs NSW "Dogs On Show" Event on 12 June (to be confirmed). Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional announcements.
Workshops
The club occasionally holds workshops with an international expert on the sport.
More details and registration information for our next workshop will be communicated here once it becomes available.
More details and registration information for our next workshop will be communicated here once it becomes available.
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Tests & Trials
The NSWLCA holds multiple ANKC tests and trials each year, generally holding one per month from April-September. In order for your dog to compete, you must be a financial member of a state controlling body (in NSW, this is Dogs NSW) and your dog must be over the age of 12 months and registered with the ANKC. If you haven't entered lure coursing before, please note that all breeds first enter the Junior Courser (JC) class.
In our experience, people often underestimate the level of physical exertion required from the dog while lure coursing. The course length is from 650 to 900 metres, which the dog will be required to complete twice on the trial day to qualify. For this reason, the NSWLCA recommends that only fit, well muscled and in-condition dogs enter ANKC trials.
The easiest method of entering NSWLCA trials is online at Easy Dog Entries.
In our experience, people often underestimate the level of physical exertion required from the dog while lure coursing. The course length is from 650 to 900 metres, which the dog will be required to complete twice on the trial day to qualify. For this reason, the NSWLCA recommends that only fit, well muscled and in-condition dogs enter ANKC trials.
The easiest method of entering NSWLCA trials is online at Easy Dog Entries.
2021 Trial Dates
COVID-19: All events will comply with the NSWLCA's COVID-19 Safety Plan.
4 April - Saluki Club of NSW Sighthound Trial (Orchard Hills) - [POSTPONED - Wet field]
18 April - CAT Test/Trial (non-sighthounds, Orchard Hills)
9 May - Trial (Orchard Hills) [CANCELLED]
23 May - Saluki Club Sighthound Trial 2.0 (Hawkesbury Show Ground)
27 June - Trial (Wagga Wagga)
11 July - Trial (Orchard Hills) [COVID CANCELLED]
25 July - Dogs ACT Trial (Gunning) [POSTPONED - COVID]
1 August - Trial (Gunning) [COVID CANCELLED]
30 August - Spring Fair Trial (Orchard Hills) [POSTPONED - unlikely to go ahead]
Sat 4 September - Dogs ACT Trial (Gunning) [CANCELLED]
18 April - CAT Test/Trial (non-sighthounds, Orchard Hills)
9 May - Trial (Orchard Hills) [CANCELLED]
23 May - Saluki Club Sighthound Trial 2.0 (Hawkesbury Show Ground)
27 June - Trial (Wagga Wagga)
11 July - Trial (Orchard Hills) [COVID CANCELLED]
25 July - Dogs ACT Trial (Gunning) [POSTPONED - COVID]
1 August - Trial (Gunning) [COVID CANCELLED]
30 August - Spring Fair Trial (Orchard Hills) [POSTPONED - unlikely to go ahead]
Sat 4 September - Dogs ACT Trial (Gunning) [CANCELLED]