A4A Grand finals judges 2026
Becci Hodson
Becci has been doing agility since 2010, and has been competing with multiple dogs at Championship level since 2015.
Several of her dogs have competed at Crufts, Olympia, Discover Dogs, and the A4A Grand Finals.
She has competed with various different breeds and heights, and has a particular soft spot for the ABCs!
Becci's judging career started 12 years ago, and she has been a Championship judge for 4 years. She can also be found regularly judging internationally in a variety of countries across Europe, including the IMCA/PAWC World Championship in 2022.
When Becci isn't busy competing or judging, then she can be found either teaching agility, looking after her menagerie of animals, or entertaining her 1 year old daughter!
Becci says "I am proud to be judging the 2026 A4A Grand Finals, and my aim will be to set fun, fast, fair courses that allow the dogs to open up, and the handlers to show off their skills. I particularly love games classes so I can't wait to watch these play out!"
Dave Blakesley
"I have been judging for two years and am known for designing flowing, fast courses that demand confident handling and quick thinking. My course style focuses on fair but challenging tests through layering options and strong discrimination sequences that reward partnerships that really connect. I handle large and intermediate collies at championship level, and that experience shapes how I design courses - exciting to run, technical without being unfair, and designed to showcase skill and teamwork. Based on the south coast, I aim to set courses that leave handlers feeling tested and motivated."