{"id":13558,"date":"2025-12-11T10:44:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T16:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ackcsc.org\/national\/?page_id=13558"},"modified":"2025-12-30T12:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T18:47:05","slug":"judges-education-ql","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ackcsc.org\/national\/judges-education-ql\/","title":{"rendered":"Judges Education QL"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13558\" class=\"elementor elementor-13558\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b02914 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b02914\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\">A Breed Seminar and two opportunities for Ringside Mentoring will be offered during Nationals Week for individuals seeking AKC approval to judge Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, as well as for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the breed.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: inherit; margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\"><br \/>For more information on the ACKCSC Judges Education Program, please visit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ackcsc.org\/index.php\/education\/judges-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #1155cc;\">www.ackcsc.org\/index.php\/education\/judges-education<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p><h3>Breed Seminar \u2013 Wednesday, April 15, 2026<\/h3><p>The <strong>ACKCSC Approved Breed Seminar<\/strong> fulfills one (1) required component toward AKC Judges Education. This comprehensive session covers the history of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, form and function, and an in\u2011depth analysis of the official Breed Standard.<\/p><p>The seminar includes:<\/p><ul><li>A 90\u2011minute presentation with additional time for Q&amp;A<\/li><li>A PowerPoint presentation led by long\u2011time breeders and licensed judges <strong>Leslie Slusher<\/strong> and <strong>Rachel Venier<\/strong><\/li><li>A 30\u2011minute hands\u2011on workshop featuring at least six (6) Cavaliers for examination<\/li><li>Examples of all four breed colors whenever possible<\/li><li>Ringside Mentoring immediately following the seminar and workshop<\/li><li>Seminar materials: photocopy of the PPT, Annotated Standard, Trifold, Judges Quick Reference, and a copy of our Illustrated Breed Guide<\/li><li>Light food and beverages<\/li><\/ul><p>This seminar is an excellent resource for prospective judges and anyone seeking a deeper, breed\u2011accurate understanding of Cavaliers.<\/p><h4>Event Details<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, April 15, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30 AM \u2013 10:30 AM<\/li><li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $25 (includes all seminar materials)<\/li><li><strong>Event Chair:<\/strong> <em>Danna Robinson\u2011Saathoff<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Judgeseduchair@gmail.com\"><strong>Judgeseduchair@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ackcsc.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ringside_mentor.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ackcsc.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ringside_mentor-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/h3><h3><strong>Judges Education \u2013 Ringside Mentoring<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Ringside observation opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0will be offered on\u00a0<strong>Wednesday<\/strong>\u00a0(Bitches) and\u00a0<strong>Thursday<\/strong>\u00a0(Best of Breed). A reserved ringside section is provided exclusively for aspiring judges to ensure an excellent view of table examinations, movement, and overall ring procedure.<\/p><p>Participants will observe judging alongside\u00a0<strong>Approved Breed Mentors<\/strong>, who are available to answer questions and offer insight into breed priorities, ring strategy, and the nuances of Cavalier type and presentation.<\/p><h3><strong>Ringside Mentoring Details<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Dates:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Wednesday, April 15, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0(immediately following the seminar)<\/li><li><strong>Thursday, April 16, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0(Best of Breed)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong><br \/>Licensed and Provisional Judges, individuals pursuing AKC provisional status, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.<\/li><li><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>$1<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h4>Event Details<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, April 15-16, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Event Chair:<\/strong> <em>Danna Robinson\u2011Saathoff<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Judgeseduchair@gmail.com\"><strong>Judgeseduchair@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Judges Education Judges Education \u2013 2026 National Specialty A Breed Seminar and two opportunities for Ringside Mentoring will be offered during Nationals Week for individuals seeking AKC approval to judge Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, as well as for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the breed. 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