Menu
Log in

dahlia society of victoria

LOGIN:

Log in

News

  • 6 Dec 2024 9:57 AM | Anonymous

    Information on the DSA Judge's Training Program

    from DSA President Graeme Davis.


    TRAINING NEW DAHLIA JUDGES - will you be one?

    For many years we have been hamstrung by not having sufficient trained judges to adjudicate at our exhibitions and, when judges training has occurred, it has been left up to individual societies to manage their own training process.

    The DSA Executive Committee established a small group to put together a consistent formal training program that can be accessed and used across the country by aspiring judges.

    This week we have launched the DSA Judges Training Program.

    The program comprises of both theory and practical components and is largely self paced. While it will require some time and effort, it can be completed over a time frame that suits you.

    The program can be initially accessed from the DSA website Dahlia Judges – Dahlia Society of Australia and the first step is to attain the support of your local club/society to undertake the training and register your interest.

    You will be supported through the process by a Judging Coordinator in your region along with a designated mentor and help from existing experienced judges. And it is that local judging coordinator who you should speak with in the first instance.

    Existing established judges are recognized and will continue to assess blooms and will also be important in mentoring and coaching trainees through this new program.

    If you have any questions please contact your Regional Judging Coordinator.

    Regional Judging Coordinators are :

    Central West NSW: Rob Slarkerobslarke1@icloud.com

    Queensland: Pam Armstrong17pam.arm@gmail.com

    South Australia; Neville Jaeschken.jaeschke@bigpond.com

    Victoria: Deb Collettdebrakcollett@bigpond.com

    NSW/ACT: Gerard Oldfieldhighlanddah@netkey.com.au

    Tasmania: Brian Smithbriandsmith58@gmail.com

    Looking forward to seeing more trained judges across the country!

    Graeme Davis

    President

    Dahlia Society of Australia


  • 18 Nov 2024 8:43 AM | Anonymous

    Stewarding and Judging Training for the 2025 Season

    There is no need to have attended previous sessions, but be warned that some of these sessions will be quite technical, so be prepared. Watching the thirty minute types video, will give you a good foundation. There is always learning to be done.

    Sun 12 Jan, 10am -1pm, Judging Deep Dive with a focus on the pom, ball and decorative types, includes a light lunch

    Sat 8 Feb, Mini-show at the Mt Waverley Hall – a chance to put things into practice, whether that’s showing, stewarding or judging, a real hands on day. This is the best day to learn about stewarding.

    Wed 12 Feb, Mini-show at the monthly meeting – a chance again for showing, stewarding and judging practice

    Sat 22 Feb, 5pm,  Debrief from the judges on results at the State Show an opportunity to hear directly what was good and perhaps not so good at the show

    Sun 23 Feb, NoonLive judging session of the Sunday Special

    Thu 19 Mar, Mini-show at the monthly meeting – a chance for showing practice.

    Sun 30 Mar, 10am – 1pm Judging Deep Dive on the sundry types – includes a light lunch

     DSV members only


  • 16 Sep 2024 11:10 AM | Anonymous

    DSV Online Tuber Sales 2024

    Members Only

    Do you need tubers?

    Dahlia tubers can be purchased online
    through the Shop on the DSV website

    Sale opens at 10am Saturday 28 September

    Closes midnight Sunday  13 October, or when sold out.

    Stock is limited.

     The Offer

     MEMBERS MIXED PACK OF 6  MEMBERS MIXED PACK OF 12
     6 Dahlia Tuber for $70  12 Dahlia Tubers for $120

     Prices include postage

    • The tubers will be ones grown by members who grow them for exhibition.
    • Each pack will contain labelled named varieties, selected from the list below.
    • You will not know which varieties until you open the pack.
    • A Members Mixed Pack of 6 will contain at least three different varieties.
    • A Members Mixed Pack of 12 will contain at least six different varieties.
    Cannot ship to WA, NT, TAS or outside Australia
     
    How to order

    Follow this link to the DAHLIAS FOR SALE page on the DSV website. Login and place your order. Your payment options will be INVOICE ME or PAY ONLINE.




  • 16 Jul 2024 7:33 PM | Anonymous


  • 20 Apr 2024 9:24 PM | Anonymous
    Our Intermediate Champion Hien Nyguen happily receiving his award from President Pam Albutt.
    The medal was a gift from the National Dahlia Society of the United Kingdom to the Dahlia Society of Victoria to be awarded to an appropriate recipient at our annual State Show. 
    Hien is a worthy winner with his beautiful blooms starring on the Show bench.
    The Blooms that made this exhibit were:Coorabell Zoe, Coorabell Jessie, Devon Citation. Winholme Diane, Mabel Ann, Blyton Softer Gleam.


  • 27 Feb 2024 8:28 AM | Anonymous

    February 2024

    Saturday 24 & Sunday 25

     Victorian State Dahlia Show

    STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    Fran Grylls

    0481 385 122

    Schedule

    March 2024

    Saturday 2 & Sunday 3

    Shepparton & District Dahlia Club

    Congupna Community Centre

    Katamatite-Shepparton Road

    Shirley Clarke

    03 5865 5364 or

    0419 003 949

    Friday 8 & Saturday 9

    Welshpool Autumn Flower Show

    Welshpool Memorial Hall

    RURAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    Fran Grylls

    0481 385 122

    Schedule

    Saturday 9 & Sunday 10

    Portland Dahlia & Rose Show

    Civic Hall, Bentinck St

    Portland

    Bruce Millard

    03 5572 3788

    Schedule

    Saturday 16 

    Sunshine Golden Age Garden Club

    Glengala Community Hall

    Cnr Glengala Road & Simmie Street

    Sunshine West VIC 3020

    METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIP

    Rosemary Sabre

    0421 714 943 or 9363 1630

    Schedule

    Friday 15 (open for staging and judging)

    Saturday 16

    Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival

    (Supported by Bendigo Garden Club)

    Senior Citizens/Bendigo Deaf Hub

    Shirley Turner

    0412 018203

    Information


  • 17 Jan 2024 8:59 PM | Anonymous

    Printed copies of the Schedule for the 2024 State Dahlia Show and complimentary entrance tickets have been posted to all DSV members.

    A soft copy of the Schedule can be viewed here.

    Show Timeline

    Entries Close 7.00pm Thursday 22 February 2024

    Staging of Exhibits 7.00 pm Friday (Continues all night)

    Staging Concludes 10.00 am Saturday (Display and Cut Flower Sections excluded)

    Judging Commences 10.00 am Saturday

    Other Staging Concludes 11.00 am Saturday (Items 64 to 67)

    Show Opens 1.00 pm

    Saturday Awards Dinner 6.00 pm Saturday (Bookings taken on the day)

    Official Closing 3.30 pm Sunday


  • 24 Dec 2023 7:44 PM | Anonymous

    Stewarding and Judging Training for the 2024 Season

    Following a successful start last season, the DSV is planning to offer further Stewarding and Judging Training in the new year.

    There is no need to have attended previous sessions, so if you are looking to expand your knowledge plan to come along for all of some of the following events.

    Sun 14 Jan, 10am-noon – Stewarding and Judging refresher followed by lunch and informal discussions on showing and standards.

    Sat 10 Feb – Mini-show at the Mt Waverley Hall – a chance to put things into practice, whether that’s showing, stewarding or judging, a real hands on day.

    Thu 15 Feb – Mini-show at the monthly meeting – a chance again for showing, stewarding and judging practice.

    Sat 24 Feb, 5pm – Debrief from the judges on results at the State Show.  An opportunity to hear directly what was good and perhaps not so good at the show.

    Thu 21 Mar – Mini-show at the monthly meeting – a chance to  practice showing your dahlias.

    Sun 7 April, 10am-noon– Judging by the standard. A focus on what makes the perfect show dahlia. Followed by a light lunch.

     DSV members only


  • 5 Dec 2023 10:04 PM | Anonymous


  • 28 Nov 2023 9:27 PM | Anonymous

    Dahlia Society of Australia

    2024 National Dahlia Championship

    The National Dahlia Championship in 2024 will be held as part of the DAHLIA SOCIETY of SOUTH AUSTRALIA Inc. Show and Championships.

     23rd - 24th March 2024
    Goodwood Community Centre
    32 – 34 Rosa St, Goodwood, Adelaide SA

    Show Schedule


Can't find what you are looking for?
Search here ..
.

QUICK LINKS:

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM

CONTACT US:

Address: PO Box 132 Welshpool 3966

Email

Meetings: Mt Waverley Community Centre

47 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley 3149

© 2020 Dahlia Society of Victoria Privacy Policy | Website Design : Advance Association Management

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software