Head Steward
Regulations
Claire Noonan, 0488 076 996
Classes
Stewards
REGULATIONS:
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This competition is a test of the dog's jumping ability
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The competition is open to all dogs of all shapes and sizes
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The dog is permitted to jump on or over the jump
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A dog who has won at a Local Show/Field Day Level will qualify for the State Final.
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A dog can represent only one Local Show/Field Day
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All dogs not competing must be on a lead with handler in the marshalling area behind the competition arena
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Only one dog may be loose in the competition area at any one time
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There must be a handler at the top of the jump to act as a catcher if necessary, and a handler as a catcher at the bottom.
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The dog's owner must supply one extra handler
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Each dog is allowed three attempts at each height
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In the event two dogs jumping the same height, the winner shall be determined as the dog that took the least number of attempts for the winning height
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A dog may compete on a loose lead
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If the dog is not on a loose lead the dog must be released at a minimum of three metres from the jump.
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Any mishandling or misuse of a dog will incur immediate disqualification
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If, in the opinion of the stewards, a dog is unsafe to other competitors or the public, it will be withdrawn from the competitiom.
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1. Small dog class-under 50cm​
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Medium dog class- 5ocms and less than 60cms
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Large dog class- 60cms and over
If since competing at a Local Show/Field Day, a winning dog has grown in height that dog must compete in the appropriate height class at the State Final.
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