Sporting Spaniel Association of NSW Inc.

15/09/2026

Do you have a property we could use for training?

The Sporting Spaniel Association of NSW is looking for properties or grounds we may be able to use for training days.

It doesn’t need to be a huge property or a perfect training ground. We’d be grateful for anything that could help. This might be a paddock, a field, an area with some grass or cover, or even just access to a dam for water retrieves.

We can adapt our training to suit your property and any requirements you may have. For example, if noise is a concern, we can avoid using equipment that makes a loud noise when dummies are thrown.

If you have somewhere that may be suitable, or know someone who might, please send us a message. We’d love to hear from you!

13/09/2026

A wonderful day at our Sporting Spaniel training on Saturday in Bathurst followed by a lovely meal together that evening. It was great to see new faces. Big thanks to John for generously leading the training and to Hywel for the use of his property. We were all a bit too busy learning and having fun and didn’t end up with many photos, but here’s a few snaps of our spaniels (and honorary spaniels!) from a great day!☀️

03/09/2026

The training day will be going ahead on 12 September - there will be no training on the Sunday.

The day is open to all levels of Dogs and handlers.

We’re looking forward to a great day of training. If you’re planning to attend and haven’t already let us know, please get in touch - [email protected] 

John from Sporting Outback Supplies has offered to bring up any training gear orders to save on postage. Cut off for orders Thursday PM 10 September- payment on the day or excluding postage online www.sportingoutbacksupplies.com.au

20/08/2026

Open to everyone! This is a great event for anyone interested in Working Spaniel’s and field trials. Novice dogs (and novice handlers) welcome! Please send an email to receive further information. [email protected]

09/07/2026

Couldn't be more prouder of our Roxanne - Only took 6 years to convince her to go into a trial, and she did brilliantly.

09/07/2026

Not all trials go to plan... Can‑Am bogged, but the show rolls on - Field Trials don't stop for a bogged side‑by‑side...

09/07/2026

Was a great weekend hosting the first NSW Field trial (along with our friends from WGAA South Australia) in many years. It was a day full of surprises but we got through it.

A special thanks to our hosts Rick and Christine who provided the grounds and (as always) were so generous to everyone. Also a special thanks to our judges Don Provest and Jamie Payton (NZ) for a great day - Donny had to step in due another judge having to pull out last minute. Jamie brought a wealth of knowledge over from NZ and was great to see more of our friends from across the ditch at our trials.

1st Place - Jeremy Kent (SA)
2nd Place - Rick Pice (VIC)
Guns Choice - Brett Underwood (VIC)
Best Novice - Roxanne Martin (NSW)
Certificate of Merit - Arlo (an awesome little dude) Underwood (Vic)

Thank you to everyone who helped make this a fantastic weekend.

22/05/2022

04/07/2021

Day 2 of June Training Weekend in Bathurst