Obedience Clubs are volunteer based and rely on their members to give of their time to put together and sponsor Obedience Trials, Sanction Matches and Correction Matches.  Ring Stewarding is an important part of the these activities, for without volunteer Ring Stewards, the clubs would not be able to sponsor such events and ensure the sport of Obedience Trials continues to thrive.           

 

If you are new to the sport of Obedience Trials, then Ring Stewarding is a terrific way to learn the ins and outs of trialing before you head into the ring.  As a Ring Steward you have an up close opportunity of watching experienced handlers in the ring and expanding on your own knowledge base.  It's also an opportunity to give back to a sport that gives us so much pleasure and fun when working with our dogs.

 

Ring Stewards are an extremely important component to having a well run trial.  However, many volunteers are reluctant to offer their assistance to Ring Steward because they're not sure what is expected.   We'd like to encourage all volunteers to take a look at the Ring Stewarding Outlines we have listed below.  Whether you choose to Ring Steward for Rally-O or Obedience you'll find detailed information listed below.  Become familiar with what can be expected of a Ring Steward and then take the plunge and volunteer.  We all have to learn to somewhere so don't hold back just because it might be your first Ring Steward assignment. 

We need our volunteer Ring Stewards.

 

Under the Attachments Heading you'll find information on:

Rally Obedience Ring Stewarding

Obedience Ring Stewarding

Sample - CKC Score Sheets

Sample -  Judges Book For Obedience