Trials/Training The listing below is from the WKC News Bulletin, No 578 April 2013
Date Details Location State Contact
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State Contact Details
QLD. Gary Milgate WKC Board member who does training clinics. Tel: 4664 8032
  Sean Barrett Stock handling classes around Australia 2 day schools, beginners onwards. Tel: 0427 740 994 or 07 5484 7256 www.theblackdog.com.au
  Karl Hinshelwood Karl is happy to help anyone with training their working dogs. Tel: 07 4697 3048
  Eric Tighe Workingsheepdogshow@bigpond.com. Training in the southeast of Queensland. Website www.workingsheepdogshow.com or phone 0427 696 668.
     
NSW Steve Condell Training days & Working Dog Schools. Starting pups through to Advanced Training days. 1 - 2 days. Focus on getting people and their dogs started. Travel all areas .Tel: 02 6922 9214 mobile 0427 200 598.
  Jude Costello I would be happy to assist members in my area. Tel: 02 6756 5122
  Deniliquin Stock Dog Club Deniliquin Stock Dog Club hold a Club training day the 1st Sunday of every month in Deniliquin on Brian Harringtons property or at Avenel, Wanganella, NSW. 2710. Mary Tel: 03 58847548 or Brian Harrington. Tel: 03 5881 3549.
  Robert & Jenny Cox We organise training session for groups. Tel: 02 6364 5164
  Victor Hazlett I am happy to assist members in their area. Tel: 02 6783 0149
  Kevin Howell I am able to put on training days either here at home or if a group get together we will travel, all aspects beginner & advanced, yard, utility & 3 sheep. We also do demonstrations by arrangements Tel/Fax: 02 6859 2311.
  Jim Luce Will be pleased to assist individual owners, organise small groups & give demonstrations etc. Tel: 02 6342 6397 or 0429 049 122.
  Mary McCrabb I would like to let people know that she is available to help anyone with training their working dog in the Riverina.
  Jim Marshall I am happy to help members in my area. Tel: 02 6545 1406
  Greg Prince Stock Dog Handlers Schools 1 or 2 day schools. Greg Tel: 0427 152 759 or greg.prince@bigpond.com Follow up and advice always available to students by phone 02 6887 3677
  Colin Seis I am happy to put on training days either at home for individuals or groups or travel elsewhere and cover all aspects beginners to trial competition. Demonstrations can be arranged. Tel: 02 6375 9256, Colin@winona.net.au
  Stephen & Mary Bilson We do private training lessons training dogs for yard and paddock work. Tel: 02 6366 1641.
     
VIC John Gedye WKC Vice Pres. will be pleased to assist members with their dogs. Tel: .03 5596 3588.
  Joe Spicer or Sharon Barry Joe Spicer or Sharon Barry. Tel: 03 8866 7464 or 0429 667464.
  Barry Price Who is happy to organise groups of 10 beginners upwards. Tel: 03 5576 4232
  Paul Macphail Working Dog Education.0418 335 306
  Jean Moir 03 5668 8263. Training by Greg Prince .
  Hilary Steenholdt South Gippsland Working Dog Group. Tel: 03 5997 7378.
  Ron Heron East Gippsland Working Dog Group. Tel: 03 5157 1798.
  Karen Price Warragul Dog Club. Tel: 03 5626 7124.
  Mrs Nancy Withers Nancy is happy to assist with training days, demonstrations and help individual owners around the Casterton district and nearby South Australian districts. Tel: 03 5579 1231.
     
SA Ben & Lyn Page Hold two-day courses several times a year at Pages Working Dog Centre, in the Southern Flinders Ranges, and other venues. Also ‘intensive coaching’ days for small groups or individual students who wish to do ‘follow up’ training. They are happy to organise demonstrations and/or displays on their property or at other venues. Tel: 08 8667 5484. E-amil: enquiries@workingdogcentre.com Web: www.workingdogcentre.com
  Rex & Kay Hocking Rex & Kay Hocking hold training workshops throughout the year to assist handlers train their dogs & improve stock management skills & are also happy help individual handlers. Workshops include education for pups through to more advance training techniques. Tel: 08 8766 0032 - 0428 660 008 or E-mail: kayhocking@activ8.net.au
  Colin Meaney Tulariver Kelpies One on One Tuition to get the most enjoyment out of Working Kelpies and Practical Stock Handling.  Hourly tuition to take you and your dog to whatever level you require. For appointments 0407 833 370 Ah - 08 8527 4047. cmeaney@harboursat.com.au
  Martin Cash Near Streaky Bay SA. I am prepared to conduct dog handling schools to groups west of Port Augusta and at his residence. Accommodation etc can be provided at home schools when necessary - Duration of school 1 or 2 days. Tel: 08 8626 5021
  David Kellock Will be pleased to assist anyone with training and conduct schools when requested. Tel: 08 8843 8042. Box 222, Farrells Flat 5416.
     
TAS Michael Williams Would be happy to assist anyone with their dogs for practical station work in Tasmania. Tel: 03 6372 2164.
  Matthew Johnson Westbury Tasmania would be happy to assist owners in his district by organising training days etc. Tel: 03 6393 2189.
     
WA Simon Leaning Lives at Mt Helena, Western Australia. He has trained and trialed Kelpie and Border Collie sheepdogs and holds sheepdog schools and demonstrations. Tel: 08 9572 1745 Mob. 0407 083 680.
     
Netherlands Marinus and Catrinus Homan Working Kelpie Training days: Every 2nd Saturday of the month Sietse Marinus and Catrinus Homan conduct a training day for Working Kelpies. Region: Netherlands/North Germany. For more info see:www.workingkelpie.eu or email to: info@workingkelpie.eu
France Jean-françois Calmet +33) 563 240 643 , WKC representative , is able to put on training days either  at home or for groups elsewhere. Follow up and advice by phone, free to WKC members and students
Spain Fermin Ainzua-Abad +34 606 400 902 is happy to assist with training days at home, demonstrations and help individual owners elsewhere in Spain.
Germany Alfred & Antje
Roettgers-Schulte
Are happy to help Kelpie people  in training questions and general info Clinics and Individual Training for Working Kelpies in Paddock and Yard E-mail: letnetti@aol.com  Web: www.letnetti.de Phone: 0049(0)2374/169022
Further Information on Trial Dates etc - Click to open
National
SDTA-C INC (Canberra National) SDWA
Mr Liam Cotter, ‘Drysdale’ Michelago 2620. Ph: 02 6235 9234, Fax: 02 6235 9236

New South Wales

NSW Yard Dog Association
President: Mr Greg Reeves. Ph:02 6358 8285
Exceutive Secretary: MrsToni Fuller. Ph: 02 6888 1222
Treasurer:: Mrs Julie Keegan. Ph: 02 6345 3135
Senior Vice President: Nevell King 02 6379 7610
Vice President: Mrs Jenny Cox 02 6364 5164

NSW SDWI
President: Mr Toby Lindsay. Ph: 02 6884 2021
Treasurer: Mr Tony Chaloner. Ph: 02 9587 6197
Secretary: Heather Woodhouse. Ph: 02 6366 8218
Reg. Secretary: Mandy Carney. Ph: 02 6344 3561

Wagga Yard Dog Club Inc
President: Steve Condell.’Riverview’ Berry Jerry Lane Currawarna NSW 2650. Ph: 02 6922 9214
Secretary: Simon Hartwich. Ph: 0409 172 075

West Wyalong Yard Dog Assoc.
President: Peter Birk. Ph: 02 6972 3593
Secretary: Mrs Di McCoullough, 22 Cassin St Wyalong NSW 2671. Ph: 02 6972 0718

AUST.SDWA
President: D Lacey. Ph: 07 4666 1734
Secretary: Mrs B Austin. Ph: 07 4666 1687

Queensland

QWSDA
President: Mr Alan Smith, 'Ashgrove', Gore QLD 4352. Ph: 07 4667 4139
Vice Presidents: Colin Topp; Gordon Young
Secretary. Mrs Lyn Topp, 99g Dohles Rocks Rd., Griffin QLD 4503. Ph/Fax: 07 3886 1635. Mobile: 0418 754 716
Tresurer: Mr Ross Griffith, 440 Diddilbah Rd., Woombye QLD 4559. Ph: 07 5442 1224 Fax: 07 5445 8055, Mobile: 0427 146 408
Registrar: Mr Tony Jackson, ‘Hillview Park’ Longreach QLD 4730. Ph: 07 4658 3264, Ph: 07 4658 5906. Email: Joan Thornton ajthornton1@bigpond.com

Victoria

VWSDA
President: Mr Colin Reid. Ph: 03 5766 2312
Secretary: Mrs Diann Schrapel, PO Box 234, Seymour VIC 3661. Ph: 03 5792 1089 Fax: 03 5792 3606 Email: schrapel1@activ8.net.au
Treasurer: Mrs Jean Moir. Ph: 03 5668 8263
Registrar: Mrs Pam Dunlop, 5 Wentworth Rd., Wonthaggi VIC 3995.

VYUFDA
President: John Kennedy
Sec. /Treas: P L & E J Poulton. Ph: 03 5350 2293

Casterton Dog Auctions
Colin Creek. Ph: 0408 839 736 or Ph: 03 5584 7271
Ian O’Connell. Ph: 0417 088 569 or Ph: 03 5571 1348

South Australia

SA WSDA
Mrs J Flavel, C/- Tauwitchere Pastoral Co.,Narrung SA 5259. Ph: 08 5754242

SAYDA
President: David Kellock. Ph: 08 8843 8042
Vice Pres. Colin Meaney. Ph: 08 8527 4047
Secretary: Sandy Wilksch. Ph: 08 8581 7093, Mobile: 0428 817 093. PO Box 29 Robertstown SA 5381 Email: seldomin@eldersnet.com.au
Treasurer: Wendy Ault. Ph: 08 8852 4552 P O Box 198, Stansbury SA 5582

Tasmania

TWSDA
President Lee Jamison, 16 Shaw Street, Beaconville TAS 7270. Ph: 03 6383 1553
Secretary: Mr Kerry Smith,P O Box 116, Glenorthy TAS 7010

West Australia

President: Mr Gordon Curtis, ‘Binnaburra’ PO Box 18, Kellerberrin WA 6410. Ph: 08 9045 4457
Vice President: Grant Cooke. Ph: 08 9622 9609
Sec/Treasurer: Mrs Jenny Atherton, RMB 11 West Wagin WA 6315. Ph: 08 9885 8017, Email: ramulam@westnet.com.au
Registrar: Ken Atherton
Publicity: Mrs Glenice Webb, ‘Morillo’ RMB 717, Mt Barker WA 6324

West Aust Yard & Utility
Marianne Rogers Email d.rogers@bigpond.net.au