Lure Coursing Try Out on Completion of the trial. 

Try out events are a great way to see if your dog enjoys coursing if they have never coursed before and ensure that they're fit enough to enter lure coursing trials.

We offer two different run types, to help protect the growing joints of our younger coursing prospects, help handlers learn how to run their dogs and give dogs the time they need to build their confidence. Try out days are open to  all breeds including cross breeds.

***Limited entries of 10 dogs. Entry will be closed at 10 or at cutoff date whichever comes first***

How try out days work after official trials

When you enter a lure coursing try out day after a trial, we will ask you for some specific information about your dog witu your entry. 
Please arrive early and have your dog under control. Please see the Trial Secretary who will check you in and advise a rough time we expect to start running the tryouts.
If you have a female dog that has not been desexed, she will need to be checked (vetted) prior to being signed off. If your girl is in season- please do notbring them to the event as this is distracting for all dogs on and off field. 

Each dog will be allocated a maximum of 10 minutes for assistance. The Lure Operator, Huntmaster and Trainer will be available to assist and advise as required. Dogs may attempt part or full course runs. Off-field assistance is available to learn the best way to release and retrieve your dog, and to answer questions.

"Puppy Runs" are assisted runs for puppies aged between 6 & up to 15months. Such dogs are not physically mature enough to attempt a full course.

Puppy Runs will be conducted at the same time as the other try outs, however puppies will only be able to attempt part of the course, with the aim of seeing if the puppy has the instinct to chase the bags. These runs will generally only include a straight line and an open corner to minimize the impact on their bodies and help protect their developing joints.

Lure Coursing uses a loud engine to drive the bags around the course and pulleys on the field. Some puppies can be overwhelmed by this, which can have an impact on their willingness to course in the future. If in the opinion of the WCWA  field team your puppy is showing signs of stress you will be advised to take your puppy off the field for its wellbeing.

Please note: Puppies under the age of 6 months are not eligible for puppy runs. Dogs under the age of 15months will be deemed a puppy and will only run a shortened course. 

General Conditions of Entry

All dogs must be securely contained in a crate or vehicle. Dogs that escape and interfere with a dog on course will be refused any further participation at the meet. You are legally responsible  for your dog’s actions, please ensure they are under control at all times. 

Lure Coursing is very demanding on your dog's physical fitness. To avoid injury or illness, dogs which are in the opinion of WCWAofficials, unfit to participate on the basis of weight or soundness, may be refused participation on the day. All dogs attending must be up to date with vaccinations. Entering  this event/activity is at your own risk and you void any legal claims against the club, Dogswest regarding injury to your person, property and dog.