Dog Trials 2010 Competition

American Lure Coursing Dog of 2010

 

American Lure Coursing Dog of 2010 is an annual competition.

ALL DOGS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE ANNUAL COMPETITION BEFORE 1 NOVEMBER 2010. The Competition closes on 5 January the following year. Wins from any month will be accepted before closing date of the competition.

ENTRY FEES
The Annual Entry Fee- Free for. Entrants must agree to the Terms and Conditions of entry before being accepted into the competition. Entries will be confirmed by email.

REGISTRATION
Each entrant must register online providing a photo of the dog (must be jpg attachment less than 800k) to be included in the competition, and provide the following details-
•         Breed
•         Sex
•         Dogs name and title

•         Dog AKC, ASFA, NGA Registration Number (or equivalent)
•         Dogs date of birth
•         Owners Name
•         Owners address (must include country and state)
•         Owners Phone Number
•         Owners Email address
•         Sire and Dam of the Dog

•         Division where the dog is mainly trialed and resides           

a)      The entrant provides surety to Showdogs (our Business) that they own the entrant. If the entrant is jointly owned, the entrant provides surety to Showdogs that they have the authority/agreement with the co-owner/s to enter the dog in this competition.

ELIGIBILITY

      1.       To be eligible for the American Lure Coursing Dog Competition, all dogs must be registered with the American Kennel Club, ASFA or NGA and reside in and be trialled in America during the time period. They must be eligible to compete in AKC or ASFA Lure Coursing Trials.

      2.       The time period for the American Lure Coursing Dog Competitions of 2010 means between 1/1/2010 and 31/12/2010. Final submissions for the American Lure Coursing Dog Competitions of 2010 close on 5 January the following year.

      3.       The American Lure Coursing Dog of 2010 competition is for the whole of the USA. If enough entries are received, it will also be divided into 13 Divisions (as per the American Kennel Club Schedule- see attached).

      6.       In that case, a dog shall be deemed to be entered under the Division for which they have submitted the most awards (not the most points).

      7.       All Competitors compete for The American Lure Coursing Dog of 2010. The dog with the highest overall points wins the American Lure Coursing Dog of 2010 award.

      8.        In the case of a draw, the highest number of Best In Field awards will win. If outright winners are still not achieved, the most Best In Field and Best of Breed awards, then the most Best in Field, Best of Breed & 1^st Place awards, and down the table until a winner can be declared.

POINTS

      1.       For the American Lure Coursing Dog of 2010 Competition, points will apply only for events licensed and/or approved by the AKC or ASFA and held between 1/1/2010 and 31/12/2010.

      2.       Entrants can submit each award gained at each level of competition (e.g. Best in Field, Best of Breed, 1 x Place; Best of Breed, 1 x Place; and so on).

STAKES-       AKC                                         ASFA              

Open                                        Open                                                               

Specials                                    Field Champion 

Open Veteran                            Veteran

POINTS TABLE

Award	All Eligible Breeds	Sanctioned Coursing Tests
Best In Field	17	13
Best of Breed	15	11
1st Place	13	9
2nd Place	12	8
3rd Place	11	7
4th Place	10	6
5th Place	9	5
Qualifying Certification towards JC	10	9
Title Gained	Abbrev	Points
Junior Courser	JC	10
Senior Courser	SC	12
Master Courser	MC	14
Field Champion	FCh	16
Lure Courser of Merit	LCM	18
Lure Courser Excellent	LCX	18

American Lure Coursing Dog of the Year entrants can claim additional points when their dog gains a title during the time period. Proof via a copy of the certificate (including date) must be received by closing date to be included in the 2010 Competition.

 Please email evidence of this to judy@showdogs.com.au.

LEADERBOARDS
1.      The leaderboard for the American Lure Coursing Dog of 2010 will be published as wins are added to the competition.

Any discrepancies/disputed wins will be checked with the entrant, and entrants may be required to provide proof of their win via notification from the Secretary of the Show. If proof is not provided and/or the dispute resolved by the close of the month, the win shall not be counted. No correspondence shall be entered into.

 

·    Division 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

·    Division 2: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

·    Division 3: District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

·    Division 4: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina

·    Division 5: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio

·    Division 6: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin

·    Division 7: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

·    Division 8: Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

·    Division 9: California

·    Division 10: Alaska

·    Division 11: Hawaii

·    Division 12: Puerto Rico

·    Division 13: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota