The GSDL conducts many events during the year, including shows, trials, breed surveys, social events and promotions. Club meetings are also included in our calendar.
May 2017
45th National Show & Trial
To be hosted by the German Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland Conformation Judges - Herr Frank Goldlust SV (Dogs, LSC), Herr Joachim Stiegler SV (Bitches) Obedience Judges - Mr W. Patterson Qld, Mrs B Murfet Qld, Mrs C Pethers Qld Click here to the GSDCQ website for info
Find out more »June 2017
Members Competition and Mock Obedience Trial
Conformation judge - Sharon Ballantyne (Qld) Obedience - TBA
Find out more »July 2017
Breed Survey
Breed Survey Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills. PLEASE NOTE: Start time is 11 am not 1 pm as previously advertised.
Find out more »GSDL Special General Meeting
Documents relating to the meeting are available on the GSDCA web site
Find out more »State Breed Assessment
Dr Karen Hedberg and Melanie Groth . /
Find out more »State Breed Assessment
Dr Karen Hedberg and Melanie Groth
Find out more »Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club. Inc Championship Show
Judge Mr Alastair Henderson VIC For more information go to Show Manager
Find out more »Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club. Inc Championship Show
Judge Mr Rodney Vernon QLD For more information go to Show Manager
Find out more »August 2017
Sydney Dog Lovers Show, August 5th and 6th, 2017
The GSDL is participating in the Dog Lovers Show August 5th and 6th, 2017 make sure you visit our stand.
Find out more »North Coast Branch Members Competition, Coffs Harbour
Conformation Judge - Glynnis Appleby (U.K) View the schedule Mid-North-Coast-Members-Schedule-Aug-2017 Accommodation North Coast Caravan Parks 6652 1694 - Cabins Moonee beach 6653 6552 (11 pet friendly cabins) Sawtell Holiday Park 6648 4888 (7 Cabins) Toreodor Hotel 6652 3887 (6 rooms) Tropic Lodge 6653 6129 (11 Units pet friendly) Big Windmill (3 rooms pet friendly)
Find out more »General Meeting
Orchard Hills Rooms at 8pm
Find out more »September 2017
Special General Meeting
Special General Meeting – GSDL Club Room, Tuesday September 19th, 2017 at 8 pm to discuss amendments & updates to our constitution. Mrs. Judy Brown our Constitution expert will be there to answer any questions you may have.
Find out more »Breed Survey
Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills
Find out more »October 2017
General Meeting
Orchard Hills Rooms
Find out more »Two events over one weekend
Two events over one weekend – 14th & 15th October, 2017 October Championship Show & Trial Show & Trial – judge – Dr. Karen Hedberg Members Comp – judge – Mrs. Fran Farley, Vic October-2017-Show-Schedule
Find out more »November 2017
Breed Survey
Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills
Find out more »December 2017
Christmas Party and Presentation
Christmas Social & Presentation – Saturday December 9th in the Club House, Luddenham Road Orchard Hills at 7.30 p.m. Free to members. Bring your own nibbles and drinks, dinner & sweets will be provided. Bookings with Social Secretary 0402591036 or Secretary 0401019213 would assist with catering.
Find out more »Erskine Park Branch Show Training
Last Show Training for 2017 is December 14th, 2017, Erskine Park Christmas get together 14th December after training session. Sausage Sizzle and drinks supplies. Could attendees please bring a plate of sweeties or nibbles. Please advise for Pam Jarvis for numbers.
Find out more »Open and Sanction Shows
Please note: Our show on 16th December has been transferred to Sunday 17th December due to extreme weather conditions being expected on the Saturday and in accordance with Dogs NSW rules we have transferred the show to Sunday. Judging times and judges remain the same. Show commences 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Judges Mr D Gilson (NSW) Open Show - All Classes Dr R Zammit (NSW) Sanction Show - All Classes Open and Sanction Shows December, 2017 Schedule …
Find out more »Erskine Park Branch Obedience Training
Last Obedience Training Night 2017
Find out more »January 2018
General Meeting
Voting on National Council AGM Agenda Items Click for the Annual General Meeting Agenda.
Find out more »Erskine Park Branch Obedience Training
Erskine Park Branch Obedience Training recommences on the January 16th , 2018.
Find out more »Erskine Park Branch Show Training
Erskine Park Branch Show Training re commences on the 18th January 2018
Find out more »February 2018
GSDCA Annual General Meeting
The 57th Annual General Meeting of The German Shepherd Dog Council Of Australia Inc. to be held on 10th & 11th February 2018 at “Mercure Sydney International Airport, Wolli Creek, NSW. Click for the Annual General Meeting Agenda.
Find out more »Members Competition Saturday 24th February, 2018
The German Shepherd Dog League of NSW INC. Members Competition Saturday, 24th February, 2018 Judges: Mr Glen Gregory and Mrs Fay Stokes All Bitch Classes Stock Coats & Long Stock Coats The schedule is available under the Schedule Page.
Find out more »March 2018
GSDL Easter Championship Show and Trial
Easter Weekend 2018. The GSDL is pleased to advise that our 2018 Easter Championship Show & Trial we will have Frau. Nancy Herms SV judging in Australia for the first time. The dates for the show are Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April, 2018, with Good Friday and Easter Monday to travel to and from the show. Mark this in your calendars as a run up to the National. GSDL Easter Show and Trial 2018 Schedule
Find out more »April 2018
Show Royal Easter Show April 3rd Breed Stall Day
Please come and visit our dogs on Breed Stall Day at the Royal Easter Show on April 3rd. The Pavilion will be open to the public from 9.30am until 5.00pm.
Find out more »46th GSDCA National GSD Show and Trial
To be hosted by the GSDCSA Venue is GSDCSA Club Grounds, Pedigree Park, West Beach Road, West Beach, SA For more details http://www.gsdcsa.org.au
Find out more »May 2018
Paws in the Park at Camden Sunday 6th May
GSDL will be attending the Paws in the Park at Camden, Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park on Sunday 6th May. Please come and visit our stall.
Find out more »June 2018
Open & Sanction Shows
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG LEAGUE INC OPEN & SANCTION SHOW THE BILL SPILSTEAD COMPLEX FOR CANINE AFFAIRS, 44 LUDDENHAM RD, ORCHARD HILLS - GSDL GROUNDS SATURDAY 9 JUNE 2018 Classes to be judged: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 11 (dogs & bitches) JUDGES Mr K Morton (NSW) Open Show - All Classes Mrs J Delucia (SA) Sanction Show - All Classes Order of Judging Open Show: Dogs followed by Bitches (SC followed by LSC). Sanction Show: Bitches followed…
Find out more »Dogs on Show at Orchard Hills
The GSDL will be attending the Dogs on Show run by Dogs NSW at Orchard Hills on Saturday 16th June. 8 am to 4 pm. Free Admission & Parking. A fabulous day out for the dog enthusiast and the entire family! DOGS NSW OPEN DAY Showcasing a Championship Dog Show, Breed Club Information Stands, Agility, Herding, Retrieving, Dances with Dogs, Junior Handlers, Drafting, Jack Russell Terrier Racing, Lure Coursing demonstrations. Plus Flyball and a colourful Pageant of Breeds. Please come and…
Find out more »General Meeting
Next General Meeting of the GSDL will be on Monday June 18th, 2018. The meeting is at Orchard Hills Rooms at 8 pm, not on the 4th of June as previously advertised. At the meeting we will be discussing the GSDL NSW State Breed Show and look forward to your input.
Find out more »July 2018
August 2018
Dog Lovers Show at the Hordern Pavilion
The GSDL will be having a stall at the Dog Lovers Show at the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park. Please come and visit us at Stall 520 on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August. There will also be Ask-a-Breeder 10 minute talk and Pat-a-Pooch. For more information for the Dog Lovers Show go the https://dogloversshow.com.au/sydney/
Find out more »Dogs NSW Endurance Test
For more information on the Dogs NSW Endurance Test, please see the Dogs NSW Show Schedule in the June 2018 Gazette.
Find out more »State Breed Assessment
State Breed Assessment schedule is available on the Show Schedule and Trial page MEMBERS - Please be advised the judges for the NSW State Breed Evaluation have been changed - the State Breed Evaluation will now be judged by one breed surveyor. Melanie Groth will be judging all classes in both stock coats and long stock coats. Remember entries close on 10th August, 2018 https://gsdl.info/results/schedules
Find out more »September 2018
Dogs in the Park at Penrith on Sunday 16th September
When: 9.30 am–3.30 pm, Sunday 16th September 2018 Where: Jamison Park, Racecourse road, Penrith NSW
Find out more »Coffs Harbour District All Breeds Kennel Club
Coffs Harbour District All Breeds Kennel Club welcomes exhibitors to Coffs Coast Classic – 3 All Breed Shows Coffs Harbour Showground, Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September 2018 Classes to be judged: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 18(dogs & bitches) JUDGES Friday 9am Prof. B Corbett (NSW) 3-6mths S/Stakes, Non-Sporting, Hounds, Terriers Mrs V Hutton (NSW), 6-12mths S/Stakes, Working Dogs, Gundogs Mrs R Green (QLD) Toys, Utility, General Specials Saturday 9am…
Find out more »ACT German Shepherd Dog Association Shows
For more details http://www.actgsda.org
Find out more »October 2018
The GSDL October Championship Show & Tiki Friezer Memorial Obedience Trial”
Championship Show judge: Mr Ian Urie (Vic) and Obedience Judge Mr G Bartolo OAM (NSW)
Find out more »GSDL Members Competition Sunday, 14th October 2018
Members Comp judge: Jessica Kada
Find out more »November 2018
December 2018
GSDL Christmas Presentation
Christmas Presentation & Awards Night 8th December, 2018 – 7 p.m. – 11 pm at the GSDL club house, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills Chicken, ham, salad & sweets provided. Bring your own drinks & nibbles. $5.00 per person, children under 12 free. Bookings essential - through the branch with Pam Jarvis or with the secretary, Fay Stokes - faystokes@dodo.com.au 0401019213 Note: GSDL members must attend to collect trophies. Country members exempt. Christmas Presentation Flyer
Find out more »Erskine Park – Show and Obedience Christmas Party
Erskine Park – Show and Obedience Christmas Party will be held on the Tuesday 11th December, 2018 will be held after a short training session Could all bring a Plate of goodies along, savory, sweets, hot items (oven available), for the party Soft drinks will be supplied, BYO Alcohol.
Find out more »Obedience training Christmas break
Obedience training will end for Christmas break from the 11th December and recommence on the 22nd January 2019. New fees for 2019 will be cost of $2.50 per dog
Find out more »Show training Christmas break
Show training will end for Christmas break on the 13th December and recommence on 24th January, 2019. New fees for 2019 will be cost of $2.50 per dog
Find out more »GSDL Open and Sanction Evening Shows December-2018
Sanction Show judge: Jo Cathie. Open Show Judge: Mrs L Bettison (NSW) Schedule is available on the Show and Trial Schedule Page. https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/
Find out more »January 2019
General meeting
The next General meeting on Monday 14th January is to vote on items for The GSDCA February Annual General Meeting. Members can read the Motions to be voted on at meeting The link to the Agenda is https://gsdl.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GSDCA-AGM-2019-Agenda-Final.pdf
Find out more »Obedience training recommence for 2019
Obedience training will recommence on the 22nd January 2019. New fees for 2019 will be cost of $2.50 per dog
Find out more »Show training recommence for 2019
Show training will recommence on 24th January, 2019. New fees for 2019 will be cost of $2.50 per dog
Find out more »February 2019
The 58th Annual General Meeting of the German Shepherd Dog Council Of Australia Inc.
The 58th Annual General Meeting of the German Shepherd Dog Council Of Australia Inc. Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton, South Australia
Find out more »Breed Survey
Breed Survey, Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.
Find out more »GSDL Members Competition Saturday 23rd February, 2019
Judge: Mrs. Sharon Ballantyne-Gordon (Qld) Please see the Schedule page for more details.
Find out more »March 2019
Breed Education Seminar Hosted by GSDL on behalf of GSDCA National Council.
Please note the date has changed to the 9th and 10th March, 2019. Breed Education Seminar Hosted by GSDL on behalf of GSDCA National Council, being held at Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard. Bookings required. For free tickets, information on the event and accommodation please contact Jo Cathie (GSDL Breed Affairs) or Fay Stokes (GSDL Secretary). We will be commencing each day at 8.30 am.
Find out more »General meeting
General meeting on March 11th. Voting for judges 2020.
Find out more »GSDL working committee for our 2020 National
GSDL members a meeting to form a working committee for our 2020 National Show will be held in our clubhouse on Sunday 24th March commencing at 11 am. If you would like to be part of this committee, please feel welcome to attend.
Find out more »GSDL working committee for our 2020 National
GSDL members a meeting working committee for our 2020 National Show Sunday 24th March commencing at 11 am.
Find out more »April 2019
47th GSDCA National GSD Show and Trial
GSDCV Venue: KCC Park, Skye Melbourne. For more details https://gsdcv.org.au
Find out more »GSDL Easter Championship Show and Trial
GSDL Easter Championship Show and Trial Easter Weekend, 2019. The GSDL will have Herr.Torsten Kollenbach, SV Germany judging in Australia for the first time. Dates for the show are Saturday 20th April and Sunday 21st April, 2019 - with Good Friday and Easter Monday to travel to and from the show. Please note at this show there will be no canteen. Show and Trial Schedule Details on Herr.Torsten Kollenbach
Find out more »May 2019
Paws in the Park at Camden, 5th May 9am-1pm.
The GSDL have a stall, all members are welcome with their dogs to drop in as it is a very social event with no restrictions for numbers or time to attend and it is free. You can drop in for 5minutes and walk around the rest of the show and participate in the many activities. See you there it is great socialisation for the dogs. Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park entrances from Exeter street, Sheathers Lane & Cawdor Rd, Camden
Find out more »Breed Survey
Breed Survey, Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.
Find out more »GSDL working committee for 2020 National
GSDL members a meeting for the Working Committee for May 2020 GSDCA National Show & Trial in will be held at our clubhouse, May 13th commencing at 7 pm, held before the General Meeting. If you would like to be part of this committee, please feel welcome to attend. We last hosted the National in 2016. We are looking for committed and talented people to join our National Show Committee to help us pull together a great National spectacle for…
Find out more »General meeting
General meeting
Find out more »Manilla & District Kennel Club Inc All Breeds Championship Show May 26th, 2019
Judge: Mrs Sue Bruno (Qld) Working Group. Schedule
Find out more »June 2019
Sanction and Open Show
Sanction and Open Show. Judge Sanction Show: Melissa Adamson (SA), Open show judge Mr Wayne Lewis. Schedule available on https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/
Find out more »The next National Show Meeting will be held in the club rooms on Thursday 13th June commencing at 8 p.m. Those members who are training, we realise, will not be able to attend the meeting until 8.30 pm.
Find out more »Dogs NSW Public Relations Committee Dogs On Show All Breeds Championship Show
JUDGE: Mr K Morton (NSW) Working Dogs, Junior Handlers Schedule
Find out more »Parramatta & Districts All Breeds Kennel Club Inc Show
Judge Blue Show: Dr Karen Hedberg BVS (NSW) Schedule
Find out more »July 2019
General meeting
General meeting
Find out more »Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club. Inc Show weekend
Newcastle & Hunter Region German Shepherd Dog Club. Inc Show weekend July 27th & 28th, 2019 JUDGES Saturday - Mrs F Farley (NSW) All LSC Bitches then Dogs followed by SC Bitches then Dogs Sunday - Mr M Bradley (NZ) All LSC Bitches then Dogs followed by SC Bitches then Dogs Schedule
Find out more »August 2019
Sydney Dog Lovers Show
The GSDL be at the Sydney Dog Lovers Show on 3rd & 4th August, Sydney Showground and Karen will be there at the GSDL Stand promoting our breed - please go along and visit the stand or maybe visit the Pat-a-pooch section. Sydney Dog Lovers Show Schedule
Find out more »National Show Meeting
The next National Show Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 11th, 2019 at 1 pm at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »State Breed Assessment
State Breed Assessment. ASSESSOR: MRS. F. STOKES: Baby, Minor, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate and Open Classes. Dogs & Bitches SC & LSC Please see the Schedule page for more details https://gsdl.info/results/schedules/
Find out more »National Show Meeting
The next National Show Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 27th at 7 pm at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »September 2019
General meeting
General meeting at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »Coffs Harbour District All Breeds Kennel Club – Championship Show
Coffs Harbour District All Breeds Kennel Club - Championship Show Judge Mrs Fay Stokes. Schedule for the show
Find out more »Breed Survey, Coffs Habour
Breed Survey will be held at Coffs Habour on Saturday,September 21st at 9 am. Completed Breed Survey Form to be sent a week before survey to Club Survey Registrar, 10 Shelley Road, Wallacia 2745
Find out more »The next National Show Meeting
The next National Show Meeting will be at 7.30 p.m. on 24th September prior to the League Committee Meeting at the Orchard Hills Club Room
Find out more »October 2019
ACT German Shepherd Dog Association Championship Shows
For more information go to https://actgsda.org/
Find out more »Championship Show & Trial Show & Trial
Championship Show & Trial Show & Trial Mr G Green (VIC) All German Shepherds. Ms V Etherington OAM (NSW) All Obedience. Schedule available on our schedule page.
Find out more »Members Comp
Members Comp. Judge Natalie Humphries (WA) Schedule available on our schedule page.
Find out more »GSDL General meeting is on Tuesday 15th October at 8 pm not on Monday 14th October as previously advertised.
Members please note: The next GSDL General meeting is on Tuesday 15th October at 8 pm not on Monday 14th October as previously advertised.. Meeting will be to nominate for the following positions on The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia Inc. President Secretary Treasurer Judges Chairperson Editor Quarterly National Review Meeting starts at 8 pm
Find out more »November 2019
ZAP Character Assessment Familiarisation Day
The German Shepherd Dog League Inc of NSW will be holding a ZAP Character Assessment Familiarisation Day Sunday, 10 November 2019 from 2 pm at Club Grounds, Bill Spilstead Canine Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills.
Find out more »Members Comp
Judge: Mrs Sharon Ballantyne- Gordon. Order of Judging: All SC Bitches & Dogs, then LSC bitches followed by Dogs. Judging commences at 9.00 am Schedule below or can be found on https://gsdl.info/results/schedules German Shepherd Dog League Inc Christmas Members Competition Schedule
Find out more »December 2019
St George District Kennel Club All Breeds Championship Show
St George District Kennel Club All Breeds Championship Show: Working Dog judge (Red Show) Dr Karen Hedberg (NSW). See schedule page for more information
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