Welcome to the ASDWA
The Australian Sheep Dog Workers’ Association was established in 1988 to allow sheep dog workers to speak with one voice, enabling better sponsorship and joint insurance, to conduct an Australian Championship and to administer interstate and international teams.
The mission of the ASDWA is to facilitate communications with the state working sheep dog associations, liaise with corporate sponsors, foster newcomers to the sport, organise major trials such as the annual Supreme Australian Championship, and to host and organise the annual Trans Tasman Test series between Australia and New Zealand.
The Supreme
The Supreme Australian Championship has been held annually since 1990 and rotates between the six states. This year the Supreme will be held 23rd – 29th September, 2019 at DALBY Showgrounds, Nicholson St, Dalby Qld.
The Trans Tasman
Each year Australia and New Zealand compete against each other for the Wayleggo Cup. Each country takes it in turn to host and organise a test series. To be held in 2019 at Nelson, New Zealand, on 23rd & 24th November
President’s Report
ASDWA President Mr Grant Cooke
Hello and welcome to the Australian Sheep Dog Workers Association incorporated.
I strongly encourage people from all walks of life and every corner of this vast country, who have an interest with dogs and livestock, to look for the link to their state sheep dog websites and find a sheep dog trial close to where they live and go along and become involved with our great sport.
Become a Member
By becoming a member of one of the six state working sheep dog associations you automatically become a member of the Australian Sheepdog Worker’s Association.
To become a member, contact the secretary of your state. Please mention that you have been directed from this website.
Code of Welfare
Owners, handlers, breeders and/or lessees in charge of dogs have a responsibility to understand and meet the welfare needs of their dogs.
The purpose of this code is to encourage all those responsible for dogs to adopt the highest standards of husbandry, care and handling.
Code of Conduct
The ASDWA believes in sportmanship and has a code of conduct to support this.
Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter and past newsletters online.