id like to take this oppurtunity to wish all those taking part next sunday 5th august the best of luck...our club has strived to stage and promote a great sport in this country and we aim to maintain a high safety level fo dogs their owners and spectators alike. if you aim to compete at it take time to read our rules.
you may not agree with all of them but we are the only club in ulster who work to a set of rules and we ask you to do the same.....
[SIZE=14pt]IF YOU DONT LIKE THE RULES DRIVE ON PAST............!! [/SIZE] :thumbsup:
[SIZE=14pt]north down lurcher & terrier club ..... the rules !![/SIZE]
Measurements of Lurchers........
Between each measurement the dog must be moved at least twice on the ground. It shall be handled by its owner or by any person appointed by the owner (handler). The Judge can correct the dog's position only if the owner/handler consents. The judges decision is final and not contestable.
The measurement can be carried out when the dog stands correctly. The dog will be measured at the shoulder blades. Should it be impossible to place the dog correctly, the measuring must be stopped and declared non-valid.
The dog will be measured on flat solid ground using club measuring gauge.
In the Ring.......
No other people will be allowed in the ring other than handlers the Judge and his Steward.
Rosettes will be awarded after each class to 1st 2nd & 3rd place winners, trophys will be handed out at the end of the show
at the presentation area.
The Straight Racing Championship.......
At the booking in tent the official will have on her table 2 bags containing 6 numbered balls in each. the first bag will determine which heat the dog is in and the 2nd bag for its jacket colour and position (red1 left..blue2 next..etc till positions are filled).
Under no circumstances will be there be any "re-chosing".
The Racing.......
List of officials -
1. Entries official
2. Lure steward
3. Start team
4 Race observers
5 Finish line ofiicials (1 either side of line)
6 Lure driver
As each heat is about to commence the 6 dogs for the heat will be called to the line and given their "colours", these are the only dogs to be within the race area. as this race is underway the next 6 dogs will be called in and given their "colours". The lure steward will shake the lure and walk behind the starting line. when he is satisfied that all the dogs are ready to go he will raise a flag which signals to the lure driver to GO !
The "Fastest Dog in Ireland" final......
This race will take place after the "straight racing finals". the under 21"s under 23"s and the over 23"s final winners will compete for the sheild. each of the 3 dogs will all run equal amounts of heats to ensure this is a fair race. if needs be "solo" runs will take place to level the run total.
Disqualification.......
The officials may disqualify or dismiss for the day dogs which:
1. Stop during a race or course.
2. Impede the progress of the races or course.
Attacking dogs.......
The officials must disqualify dogs which attack or try to attack other dogs, or want to escape.
Attacking dogs are dogs that do not devote their attention to the lure, but attack or try to attack other dogs in order to prevent them from pursuing the lure normally. The immediate defensive reaction on the attack is permitted.
It is not considered a scuffle when a dog, with no intention of fighting, interferes due to its interest in the lure in order to give itself a clear view during the race/course.
Misconduct by owners or handlers..........
The Lure Steward, jointly with the committee, are authorized to exclude and dismiss from the event venue anyone who does not abide by the orders of the officials, who insults them or behaves improperly. The organizer shall report these occurrences to the committee or members there of.
Disputes...........
The judges decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Simulated Coursing............
A maximum of 32 dogs to be entered on a "first come first serve basis". names entered immediatley after straight racing finals. the dogs will be run in pairs from behind the windbreakers with the dog in the red collar to the left-hand side in the slips. progression through to the final will be through a knockout format...32 dogs to 16 then to 8 then 4 then the final with the 2 remaining dogs competeing for the trophy.
The heat is decided upon the dog who goes through the most gates to the finish line. as each dog enters the gate an official will raise a flag that corresponds to the collar colour. the total of flags is added up. Failure to enter through any gate results in dismissal of the dog.
Responsibility Disclaimer............
Neither NORTH DOWN LURCHER AND TERRIER CLUB or any of the officials are responsible for injuries incurred by the dogs owners their owners or spectators . Likewise they accept no responsibility in case of escaped dogs. The owner of a dog is not responsible if his dog injures another dog during a race or course. In all other cases the dog owner has the full responsibility for the dog.
[SIZE=14pt][/SIZE]
ALL DOGS RACING ARE TO BE MUZZLED !!!!!!!!
NO EXCEPTIONS
thanks john humphreys (..... ..still in the k9 bad boy corner)
you may not agree with all of them but we are the only club in ulster who work to a set of rules and we ask you to do the same.....
[SIZE=14pt]IF YOU DONT LIKE THE RULES DRIVE ON PAST............!! [/SIZE] :thumbsup:
[SIZE=14pt]north down lurcher & terrier club ..... the rules !![/SIZE]
Measurements of Lurchers........
Between each measurement the dog must be moved at least twice on the ground. It shall be handled by its owner or by any person appointed by the owner (handler). The Judge can correct the dog's position only if the owner/handler consents. The judges decision is final and not contestable.
The measurement can be carried out when the dog stands correctly. The dog will be measured at the shoulder blades. Should it be impossible to place the dog correctly, the measuring must be stopped and declared non-valid.
The dog will be measured on flat solid ground using club measuring gauge.
In the Ring.......
No other people will be allowed in the ring other than handlers the Judge and his Steward.
Rosettes will be awarded after each class to 1st 2nd & 3rd place winners, trophys will be handed out at the end of the show
at the presentation area.
The Straight Racing Championship.......
At the booking in tent the official will have on her table 2 bags containing 6 numbered balls in each. the first bag will determine which heat the dog is in and the 2nd bag for its jacket colour and position (red1 left..blue2 next..etc till positions are filled).
Under no circumstances will be there be any "re-chosing".
The Racing.......
List of officials -
1. Entries official
2. Lure steward
3. Start team
4 Race observers
5 Finish line ofiicials (1 either side of line)
6 Lure driver
As each heat is about to commence the 6 dogs for the heat will be called to the line and given their "colours", these are the only dogs to be within the race area. as this race is underway the next 6 dogs will be called in and given their "colours". The lure steward will shake the lure and walk behind the starting line. when he is satisfied that all the dogs are ready to go he will raise a flag which signals to the lure driver to GO !
The "Fastest Dog in Ireland" final......
This race will take place after the "straight racing finals". the under 21"s under 23"s and the over 23"s final winners will compete for the sheild. each of the 3 dogs will all run equal amounts of heats to ensure this is a fair race. if needs be "solo" runs will take place to level the run total.
Disqualification.......
The officials may disqualify or dismiss for the day dogs which:
1. Stop during a race or course.
2. Impede the progress of the races or course.
Attacking dogs.......
The officials must disqualify dogs which attack or try to attack other dogs, or want to escape.
Attacking dogs are dogs that do not devote their attention to the lure, but attack or try to attack other dogs in order to prevent them from pursuing the lure normally. The immediate defensive reaction on the attack is permitted.
It is not considered a scuffle when a dog, with no intention of fighting, interferes due to its interest in the lure in order to give itself a clear view during the race/course.
Misconduct by owners or handlers..........
The Lure Steward, jointly with the committee, are authorized to exclude and dismiss from the event venue anyone who does not abide by the orders of the officials, who insults them or behaves improperly. The organizer shall report these occurrences to the committee or members there of.
Disputes...........
The judges decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Simulated Coursing............
A maximum of 32 dogs to be entered on a "first come first serve basis". names entered immediatley after straight racing finals. the dogs will be run in pairs from behind the windbreakers with the dog in the red collar to the left-hand side in the slips. progression through to the final will be through a knockout format...32 dogs to 16 then to 8 then 4 then the final with the 2 remaining dogs competeing for the trophy.
The heat is decided upon the dog who goes through the most gates to the finish line. as each dog enters the gate an official will raise a flag that corresponds to the collar colour. the total of flags is added up. Failure to enter through any gate results in dismissal of the dog.
Responsibility Disclaimer............
Neither NORTH DOWN LURCHER AND TERRIER CLUB or any of the officials are responsible for injuries incurred by the dogs owners their owners or spectators . Likewise they accept no responsibility in case of escaped dogs. The owner of a dog is not responsible if his dog injures another dog during a race or course. In all other cases the dog owner has the full responsibility for the dog.
[SIZE=14pt][/SIZE]
ALL DOGS RACING ARE TO BE MUZZLED !!!!!!!!
NO EXCEPTIONS
thanks john humphreys (..... ..still in the k9 bad boy corner)
