Apprentice judges shadow an approved NASDA judge, participating in hide / trail setting, discussion of scoring, search area selections, etc.  Apprentice judge must log the number of runs in each class within each trial and have the primary judge sign off on the record.  Logs may be submitted as completed.

30 Runs each level:  Urban Locating, Trailing & Locating, Lost Item Recovery
15 Runs each level:  Shed Dog, Trailing Brace

Judges in the apprenticeship will start by shadowing NASDA Judges to begin to gain judging experience within the sport. You will be required to interact and participate with the Judge during hide set ups, judging, scoring, and clean up. Discussion with the judge regarding scoring, course building, search areas and odor movement, level challenges, regulations, paperwork and the judging process should happen during this stage. You must track and log the number of runs you shadow in for each class and level and under what judge at which trial.

It is highly recommended that you complete your shadow judging requirements under different approved NASDA judges to gain invaluable experience and knowledge from them.  This often means traveling to different trial locations and clubs to gain further experience.