Please be advised the grassed areas at Dogs SA Grounds will be closed to Members and dogs for spraying from 7th - 9th October for Broadleaf and Black Beatle.

COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
Nominations are hereby called from members of the Association for election to the Council of the Association. Any person who is a financial member of the Association at the time of nomination may nominate for election to one or more Offices on the Council in accordance with the SACA Constitution Section 11 (7)(a)(b)(c).
Election (1) Vice President
For a term of three years and to retire at the end of that term but to be eligible for re-election for that office
or any other office.
Election (2) Four Councillors
Four persons to be elected as ordinary members of Council for a term of three years and to retire at the end
of that term but to be eligible for re-election for that office or any other office.
Election (3) One Councillor (casual vacancy) balance of the unexpired term
For a term of one year and to retire at the end of that term but to be eligible for re-election for that office or
any other office.
Any candidate for election must have been a member of the Association for a period of not less than four (4) years prior to the
nomination date.
Nomination forms are available from Dogs SA Office, Cromwell Road, Kilburn (PO Box 844, Prospect East SA 5082) and the Returning
Officer, Mr W Turner, 22 North Street, Collinswood SA 5081 Email [email protected]
NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026 AT 4.00PM
Advisory SGM's 2026
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS
PART XIII ADVISORY COMMITTEES
(ref pages 44 & 45 in SACA Rule Book)
Meeting of Members for all recognised disciplines excluding Conformation (03/24)
Executive Officer not later than 1st September prior to the date of the meetings. (04/13)
OBEDIENCE ADVISORY
Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.00pm
Kings Room, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
AGILITY ADVISORY
Tuesday 24th November 2026 at 7.00pm
Kings Room, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
RETRIEVING & FIELD TRIALS ADVISORY
Saturday 12th December 2026 at 7.00pm
Marsula, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
TRACKING ADVISORY
Thursday 12th November 2026 NB 7.30pm
Marsula/Brine Room, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
To follow the Tracking Dog Club AGM
DANCES WITH DOGS ADVISORY
Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 7.00pm
Marsula/Brine Rooms, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
HERDING ADVISORY
Sunday 29th November 2026 at 10.30am
Zoom – contact ([email protected] ) for link
EARTHDOG ADVISORY
Friday 13th November 2026 at 7.00pm
Kings Room, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
SCENTWORK ADVISORY
Monday 23rd November 2026 at 7.00pm
Kings Room, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road, Kilburn
LURE COURSE ADVISORY
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 7.30pm
Zoom – contact ( [email protected] ) for link
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of SA Inc
Championship Show
16th - 18th October
Lyn McArthur will be replacing Brian Parker as SACA Rep
Border Collie Club of SA Inc
Agility, Jumping & Games Trials
18th October
Ian Lyon will now be judging Gamblers
Noeline Chapman will now be judging Snooker
The Murray Valley Kennel Club of SA Inc
Championship Show
1st November
Ray Barter will be replacing Yvonne Stanton for both shows
Gawler Kennel Club Inc
Championship Show
7th November
Junior Handlers will be offered during the Lunch Break on Saturday 7th November
SHOW TRAINING IS HELD EVERY WEEK UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED ON THIS POST OR FACEBOOK
Next Class Wednesday 14th October
Head Trainer – Richard Chapman-Stevens
Baby Puppy classes start at 6.00pm (3 – 6 months)
Adult classes start at 6.45pm (over 6 months)
All members welcome – Gold coin donation to cover lights
Dogs SA, David Roche Park, Cromwell Road Kilburn – please remember to sign in with your name and membership number
Please be advised the Kerry Loo toilets are open for Members at Show training classes. The bathroom in the Marsula Brine is not for use on Wednesday nights.
Membership and Judges Renewals are due the 1st January every year.
Dogs SA Office are always happy to post you a card if you are unable to view online at a cost of $5.00.
You can pay over the phone by credit card, pay via Membaroo, pay cash at the counter, send in cheque or money order – Renewal forms in November magazine
ANKC NATIONAL DATABASE
VIEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD ONLINE OR LOOK UP PEDIGREES
Please click on the link below to become an online user (you will then click on SA)
Dogs Australia National Database