Societies are advised to hold smaller shows where possible to allow more space for social distancing and space around rings. Classes could be planned for either a morning or afternoon, and be advised in the schedule so that competitors can manage their arrival and departure.All special arrangements put in place in relation to the regulations listed below must be clearly stated in the schedule.Regulations have been amended/altered to facilitate smaller shows as follows:
LICENCES
Regulation G.7Societies may apply for any type of licence up to six weeks prior to the show date. (The required date may not be available if another championship society already has that date.)
AWARDS
Regulation G19Printed award cards need not be given but class results can be sent out after the show to all competitors to be retained as evidence.
CATALOGUE
Regulation G26Electronic version only to be shared with judges and other officials. Any Kennel Club returns to be sent electronically.A complete set of results to be published as a record of the dogs achievements instead of prize cards.
RUNNING ORDERS
Regulation G29.fSocieties will decide whether classes will have a pre-drawn full running order or one set up on the day, either as a full running order or time slots as handler’s book in. In each case the order of working must be adhered to with handlers available to compete when required.
TIMED STAYS
Regulation G29.gStay times will remain as per regulations but timed stays and the need for a separate ring may be suspended if the show society wishes. Classes may instead have stays in groups in the working ring, for example after every 10/12 dogs have been judged, those dogs will then do their stays, or at the end of class with only those with a viable score. Judge and ring steward will manage the stays when they take place in the working ring.
NUMBER OF ENTRANTS/CLASSES
Regulation G(A)It is suggested that not all classes are scheduled but that events are restricted to either the lower classes (e.g. introductory to A) or higher (e.g. novice to C).Regulation G(A)3It is recommended to restrict any dog to enter no more than two classes.
CAPPED CLASSES
Regulation G(A)13Societies are advised to consider the use of capped classes.Competing – Regulation G34.f
Scent and equipment – Regulation G(C)2.dScent test for class A, B and C can take place as part of the ring work in a designated area of the ring set aside for this.
TESTS
Regulation G(C)4.i.(3) and Regulations G(C)4.i.(4)Class A and class B scent will be as detailed in the regulations.Class C scent will be the handler’s scent, there will be two decoy cloths, both from the same decoy steward.All cloths will placed in a box and not handled for at least 48 hours before the event.The judge will place the cloth in the pattern in class B and class C.The ring steward may then act as decoy steward.