In December 2006 The GSSCC introduced a National Helper Certification program.

Darin Clarke has being appointed by the GSSCC executive to lead the program.
Assisting Darin are SV/GSSCC Judge Raino Fluegge, GSSCC Members at Large Dorwin Anderson and Anthony Hartelaub. They work with the Head Judge and report to the GSSCC executive board.

The objective of the program is to:

A: Provide “standardized” education and trial helper training

B: Increase the number of trial helpers in the GSSCC

C: Promote membership involvement and participation through ongoing helper education

D: Facilitate GSSCC objectives to protect and improve the German Shepherd Dog breed as outlined in GSCC Bylaws


All GSSCC trials MUST have GSSCC certified helpers