HOW TO FORM A GSDCA-WDA CLUB

If you are interested in forming a GSDCA-WDA club, the following information will assist you. In addition, the Regional Director for your area (listed on our Organization, Officers & Judges page) or our WDA Office can provide you with assistance and answer any questions.

REQUIREMENTS

An applying club must meet the following requirements:

1. 1.Develop formal club bylaws. If necessary, sample bylaws can be obtained from the GSDCA-WDA Office.
   

2. 2.Have at least five members. All must be members of GSDCA-WDA or have applied for membership.
   

3. 3.Have established training grounds and all necessary equipment – jumps, blinds, helper pants, sleeves, etc.
   

4. 4.Elect a Training Director who can demonstrate some proficiency in dog training.
   

5. 5.Obtain Club Liability Insurance in the minimum amounts of $250,000 property damage and $500,000 personal injury.
   

6. 6.A newly forming club without prior full membership with an existing GSDCA Regional Club or schutzhund organization must also hold a practice trial. The practice trial may be judged by the regional director, or another individual approved by the GSDCA-WDA Board. Upon successful completion of the practice trial a recommendation for membership will be made.
   

7. 7.Submit the Member Club Application and Club Officers & Member Roster forms and all supporting documentation to:
   

Joy Schultz

GSDCA-WDA Office

72 Oakcrest Ln.

Westampton, NJ 08060

Phone - 609-526-5418

Fax - 609-526-5418

Email: wdaoffice@comcast.net