Schedule.
Trials will commence at 9.45am until the main runs at 10am. All hounds
wishing, to take part in the event must be registered by 9.30am or they
could miss the first run. Your entry must arrive with us seven days prior to the meeting.
General Rules.
1. Dogs running in pairs are to be slipped together. If, in the opinion
of the Huntmaster- dogs are not slipped on the command (the T of TallyHo)
both preslip (early release) or postslip (delayed release) penalties can
apply.
2. When only one dog of a pair is disqualified the other dog, is allowed
another run. In this circumstance the dog will run with another dog, of
the same breed. The handler is to endeavour to find another dog- the
committee will allow any dog that has already run may run again (with no
fee)- or alternately a trial dog, may be used. In either case both are to
wear coats so that the Judges are not aware that only one dog is in the
competition.
3. When running in pairs dogs may be muzzled at handlers/owners
discretion. If one handler/owner of a pair requests that dogs are to be
muzzled both dogs will be muzzled.
4. Single Runs: When there are 6 or more dogs entered in a particular
breed they are to run in pairs with the following, exceptions.
a. Veterans can run singly or in pairs at the handler/owner discretion.
b. New dogs at their first two meeting, can run singly or in pairs at the
handler/owner discretion.
c. For breeds with 5 or less entries dogs can run singly or in pairs at
the handler/owner discretion.
d. For breeds with 6 or more entered dogs must compete as 6 pair to be
eligible for Best of Breed
e. Only dogs that Compete as a pair an eligible for Best in Field.
f. Four (4) or more dogs need to Compete in a breed for a Best of
Breed to be awarded.
e. Only dogs that Compete as a pair an eligible for Best in Field.
5. Dogs must be at least one year old to run at our event.
6. At any point during a run, the judges may excused, dismiss or
disqualify a hound. There are numerous reasons to be excused (such as
coursing another hound). A hound may be dismissed for interfering, either
playfully or aggressively, with another hound's course. An excused or
dismissal means that the hound may not run that course again.
7. All bitches will be inspected and those in season will not be allowed
on the field. Substitutes can be made.
8. All dogs not under starters orders MUST be on a lead. Failure will
incur an immediate and strictly enforced £10 fine.
9. All litter must be deposited in sacks provided. Owners must clean up
after their own dogs using plastic bags provided.
10. All people to stay in spectator areas as specified, until their dogs
are due to run.
11. You will require a coat for the dog to run in either red or white.
Please conform to these few rules to ensure everyone has a safe and
happy day.
Selection of pairs.
Members are expected to arrange pairs
amongst themselves on the day. The pair numbers to be put on course number board and
given to the collecting, ring steward on the calling of your course
number. If members are unable to find a dog to pair with they are to
advise the secretary. In this case the committee will use their best
endeavours to arrange a pairing.
Trials vs. Fun runs.
Trials-are held before first and second competition runs and are for dog
that have not previously run in competition. A dog, can run in as many
trials at different meetings to get him going. As soon as he runs in Competition he will not be able to trial again.
Only KC registered sighthounds and breed Club Rescue sighthounds can be entered for trials or competition. All paid for trials will have their runs.
Fun runs take place at the discretion of the lure operator
and commence after all 2nd. competition runs have been finished. Fees for
fun runs are collected on the entrance to the ring.
Coats.
Although the club do have a few running coats primarily for members
at their first meeting,- it is the responsibility of members to provide
coats for their dogs. Both red and white coats of a suitable size will be
required. We have few for sale.
Pricing.
The following are the BSFA charges.
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Life Membership |
£75.00 |
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Annual Membership |
£7.50 |
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Registration |
£1.00 once per dog |
Competition Entry
(by Post prior to event) |
£4.50 |
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Subsequent entries
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£3.50 |
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Trials * |
£1.50 per run |
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Fun Runs |
£0.50 per run |
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* as per definition above |
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All handlers/owners are reminded that all Hounds run at these meeting, at
their OWN RISK.
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