YOUTH CHALLENGE NOMINATION FORM

NOMINATIONS OPEN: 23 FEBRUARY 2026

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 20 MARCH 2026

NOMINATIONS FEE : $20 Per Dog (inc GST)

Direct Deposit:

Account Name: Ray White Livestock Rockhampton

BSB: 084-901

Account Number: 93 356 7834

Reference: Surname YC

NO LATE OR UNPAID ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NO REFUND WILL APPLY ON WITHDRAWN ENTRIES UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A VET CERTIFICATE.

GARY WENDT: 0427 184 875

ABE GRAHAM: 0428 829 263 

OFFICE: (07) 49 334 503

EMAIL: working.dog@raywhite.com

To be eligible to compete and recieve prize money & trophies attached to the Ray White Livestock Rockhampton Youth Challenge the dog & handler must comply with the following:

1. Handler must be 16 years of age or under.

2. The dog can be of any age or status to enter the Youth Challenge.

THERE WILL BE A JUDGES TALK PRIOR TO THE EVENT TO EXPLAIN HOW TO COMPLETE THE COURSE AND THE SCORING.

1. One handler can only enter ONE dog in this event.

2. Dog can be of any age or status.

3. The handler and dog must complete the challenge without any interferance, assistance or coaching OFANY DESCRIPTION, from any other party within or outside the arena.

4. Each dog shall have 3 head of cattle (weaners where possible)

5. Should the judge deem necessary, they may order fresh cattle during the trial.

6. The competitor, with their dog will stand at a point indicated by the Judge.

7. The competitor must walk, not trot, nor run, in a direct line from one obstacle to the next. Competitorsmust start at the starting peg. It is not compulsary to stay on the pegs throughout the course, but thecompetitor must acknolwedge every peg on the course by placing their hand on it.

8. A dog can be disqualified for tail swinging, rough work or out of control.

9. The judges decision shall be final.

10. During the Trial the judges shall notify the competitor by bell, whip or whistle either the expiration oftime or disqualification, if necessary.

11. The organising committee in consultation with the Judges will be responsible for setting theobstacles, the course and the running of high standard trial.

12. The time starts when the competitor casts their dog. 6 mins are allowed to complete the course.

13. The dog is being judged from the time it enters the ring until the time it leaves.

14. If the cattle enter the pen whilst holding the gate then close the gate to complete the course.

15. Points may be deducted from:

a) a tail turn

b) Each time cattle circle an obstacle

c) A show of disinterest by the dog

d) cattle going off course and out of position

e) dog not covering cattle and out of position

f) urinating or defecating -5 points penalty for either

g) a competitor must not touch their dog until the course is completed.

CAST - 5 POINTS

DRAW - 5 POINTS

GATE - 10 POINTS

RACE - 10 POINTS

PEN - 10 POINTS

GENERAL WORK - 60 POINTS

Note: The Jugde and committee have the discretion to alter the points system, as they see fit.

1. All competitors are required to show sportsmanship and conduct themselves with honour, integrityand decorum while in the trial arena.

2. Competitors are prohibited from using foul language while competing – anyone using foul languagewhile on the course will be penalised through the loss of points (at the judge’s discretion) and an officialwarning;

3. The use of physical force against any dog – whether its working or not – at a trial is prohibited;

4. The use of training collar on any dog – whether its working or not – at a trial is prohibited;

5. All competitors must ensure the comfort of their dogs while at a trial – i.e they have sufficient waterand shelter;

6. All competitors must treat the judge with respect;

7. All competitors to acknowledge that the judge’s decision is final and that it is not subject to appeal.

8. The abuse of judges, committee members and cattle donors will not be tolerated.