{"id":34066,"date":"2026-08-24T15:27:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T22:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=34066"},"modified":"2026-08-25T10:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:16:33","slug":"washington-state-4-h-judges-training-school","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/events\/washington-state-4-h-judges-training-school\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Washington State 4-H Judge’s Training School"},"content":{"rendered":"

The WA State 4-H Judges Training School is open to adults age 18 and older and is a great opportunity for returning judges to catch up on recent rule changes, as well as those wanting to become a judge to get started on their path.<\/p>\n

The registration form is at the bottom of this page.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Note for 4-H members ages 17\u201318:<\/strong> You are welcome to attend the Judge’s Training School for professional development at a reduced rate of $50. However, you are not eligible to be added to the Judges List, take the test, or complete any subsequent certification steps until you are no longer enrolled in high school or 4-H.<\/p>\n

An optional Equitation Over Fences session will be held on Friday, October 30 at 7 pm. There is no additional charge to attend this session.<\/p>\n

This training will be held in conjunction with the Snohomish County 4-H Fall Performance Show with both classroom and arena instruction.<\/p>\n

Registration fee is to be paid in person at check-in via check, cash, or credit card. Check-in will be open Oct 31, 7 am to 8 am in the Club Room of the Main Arena. Light refreshments will be served at check-in. Sandwiches, fruit and veggie lunch will be served during the Judge\u2019s Panel on Saturday. All other meals will be on your own.<\/p>\n

RV Parking is available for $35\/night. Payment can be made at the Parking Information Booth – or the Show Office if no one is in the booth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Questions? Please email 4h.equine@wsu.edu<\/a> or call 425-520-3908.<\/p>\n

Schedule of Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Day<\/th>Time<\/th>Topic<\/th>Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Friday, October 30th<\/td>7:00 pm<\/td>Equitation Over Fences<\/td>Indoor Arena (Building 100)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>7:00 am<\/td>Check-in, Payment, Coffee<\/td>Club Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>8:00 am<\/td>Welcome<\/td>Club Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>8:30 am<\/td>Morning Sessions<\/td>Club Room, then moving to Arenas for observing classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>12:30 pm<\/td>Judge's Panel Lunch<\/td>Club Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>1:30 pm<\/td>Afternoon Sessions<\/td>Club Room, then moving to Arenas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>5:00 pm<\/td>Dinner Break<\/td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>6:00 pm<\/td>Evening Sessions<\/td>Indoor Arena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, October 31<\/td>8:00 pm<\/td>End of Day 1<\/td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, November 1<\/td>8:00 am<\/td>Morning Sessions<\/td>Club Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, November 1<\/td>12:30 pm<\/td>Lunch Break - on your own<\/td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, November 1<\/td>1:30 pm<\/td>Afternoon Sessions<\/td>Club Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, November 1<\/td>3:00 pm<\/td>Final Questions, Wrap Up<\/td>Club Room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, November 1<\/td>4:00 pm<\/td>End of Judge's Training School<\/td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n