EXPRESSION
OF INTEREST SHOW SECRETARY’S WORKSHOP (15.10.11)
Dogs ACT is seeking interested ACT club members who wish to attend a Show
Secretary’s Workshop.
Dogs ACT will endeavour to run the workshop early as possible ( December 2011 –
January 2012) dependant on the number of interested persons/clubs.
The workshop will take you through the changes to Dogs ACT regulations and all
the processes for preparing, applying for and running a conformation show or
event. It is designed for new interested persons or as a refresher for the
existing Show Secretary’s.
Expressions of interests to admin@dogsact.org.au
or the Administrator, Dogs ACT, PO Box 815, Dickson, ACT, 2602.
RALLY OBEDIENCE INFORMATION NIGHT - MONDAY, 7th NOVEMBER 2011(25.10.11)
The Dogs ACT Obedience Sub-committee is holding a "Rally Obedience"
information night for interested Dogs ACT and Dogs NSW members.
The information night is to be held Monday 7th November 2011, between 7-9pm, at the Dogs ACT grounds/meeting rooms, Exhibition Park (EPIC) and will include a presentation about the sport and a novice "rally-O course" for participants to try.
Only one dog per member please. Dogs will need to be suitably restrained outside during the presentation part
of the night. The Rally Obedience Rules can be found under Obedience at http://www.ankc.org.au/Rules.aspx
MOTOR
VEHICLES ARE PROHIBITED FROM ACCESSING THE
DOG GROUND/RING AREA. (21.6.10) Show/Trial Secretaries - There should be no motor vehicles on the dog grounds from
4.00pm the evening before the start of the show/trial weekend until the show/trial is complete. This
allows for vendors to drop off their trailer etc, but their motor vehicle must be removed as soon as possible.
There is no reason for any exhibitor to bring a motor vehicle onto the grounds
at anytime. Recently exhibitors motor vehicles have accessed the area of the lower dog rings to
remove property.
Any exhibitor caught bringing their motor vehicle onto the ground risks being
banned from exhibiting at future shows. Any of these people that are
rude/abusive/insulting to any of your show committee's when questioned or directed to leave
are to be reported to Dogs ACT.
ANKC
GUIDELINES FOR AFFILIATES & THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
TOWARDS EVENT JUDGES. (1.3.10) The original intent
of these guidelines are to address concerns raised by Judge’s in respect of
places they travel to where the accommodation, travel, etc were less than adequate.
I'm sure that past problems don't apply to ACT Clubs, but it is always wise
to know your obligations when contracting
judges.
PRESS
RELEASE - ANKC - INTRODUCTION OF THE NEUTER
CHAMPION TITLE. (18.2.10) As
resolved at the October 2009 ANKC Conferrence,
a new Championship Title for Neutered Dogs
will be implemented from 1 July 2010 and
will be designated -"Neutered
Champion". Clubs please note that ANKC Regulations Part 5 Shows clause 3.1 – Does not change - so that these classes remain “Optional” at any ANKC official show”.
ANKC RESPONSE TO THE RSPCA (1.2.10) Please
find attached for your information a copy of the RSPCA letter received 3
September 2009 - a copy has already been circulated to all member bodies via
email on 8 September 2009 – together with the ANKC Response to the RSPCA
sent to the
RSPCA earlier this month.
2011 DOGS ACT RETRIEVER ABILITY TESTS FOR GUNDOGS JUDGES TRAING SCHEME. (6.5.11) Prospective Dogs ACT Applicants should
prepare a CV outlining their experience pertaining to the conduct of a
Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs and/or other relevant experience, such as
with/in Retrieving Trials or Gundog Working Tests etc, to reach the
Course Convenor - Robert Tawtonor ph 02 6288 9997 by no later than 6 June 2011.
Applicants with sufficient
practical experience will be required to complete a written examination on the
ANKC Rules for the Conduct of Field Trials for Spaniels and Retrievers.
Subject to satisfactorily completing the written examination,
practical testing is scheduled to be undertaken at the ACT Gundogs
Society’ s RATG to be held 9 July or if necessary at a specialty venue. Persons
who have previously held a Licence to Judge Gundog Working Tests WILL NOT be
required undergo further practical testing.
2011 DOGS ACT SPANIEL & RETRIEVER FIELD JUDGES TRAINING SCHEME.(6.5.11)
Prospective Dogs ACT Applicants should prepare a CV outlining their
experience pertaining to the conduct of S&R Field Trials and/or other
relevant experience, to reach the Course Convenor - Graeme Parkinson or ph 02 62268376 by no later than 6 June 2011.
Applicants
with sufficient practical experience will be required to complete a written
examination on the ANKC Rules for the Conduct of Field Trials for Spaniels and
Retrievers.
Subject to satisfactorily completing the written
examination, practical testing is scheduled to be undertaken at the
ACT Gundogs Society’ s S&R Field Trial to be held 6 August 2011 and if
necessary on the 27 August 2011.
FINAL GSD SURVEY -
HIP AND ELBOW DYSPLASIA REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF GERMAN SHEPHERD
PUPPIES ON THE MAIN REGISTER (15.9.10) This survey applies to any Member of a Canine Control affiliated withthe ANKC who is the owner of a registered German Shepherd Dog. In the interests of the breed, please read
this survey carefully and reply by completing the return slip below and return
to the ANKC Administrator, PO Box 309, CARINA.QLD. 4152.
Final German Shepherd Dog Survey.
CHANGE TO DOGS ACT REGULATION, PART 6 SHOW, SECTION 6.17 (h). (11.8.10) All clubs and exhibitors are advise as of 11 August 2010,
ACTCA Regulation Part 6, Section 6.17 (h) has been amended to read: "Where an exhibit is entered at a championship show by the exhibitor in a class
for which it is ineligible a Show Committee should, at any time before the
commencement of judging of a particular class, transfer any exhibit which has
been identified as being entered in the wrong class to the lowest numbered
class for which it is eligible and thereupon such exhibit shall be deemed to
have been properly entered in the class to which it has been transferred."
ANKC JUNIOR HANDLERS AGE GROUPS (10.8.10) The
ANKC President has recently become aware, through correspondence with Mrs Liz
Cartledge who organisers the CRUFTS Junior Handler Final, that a precedence has
been set whereby 18 year olds have been permitted to compete at the
International Final as she has confirmed there were a number of 18 year olds
who participated in the 2010 CRUFTS final. The
ANKC Junior Handler Manual states that: 4. “Junior Handler “means a minor who is over
the age of 7 years and underthe age
of 18 yearsand competes in a competition. - It
is clear from the Manual that Junior Handlers can enter their State Final as
well as the Australian Final (which we understand will take place at the Royal
Melbourne Show on Sunday, 19 September 2010) as long as they are under the
age of 18 years at the time of competing at these events.
PERSONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AT AUSTRALIAN FLYBALL ASSOCIATION EVENTS (3.8.10) The A.F.A has in place Public Liability insurance that covers ONLY the A.F.A and its members
for any incident at any A.F.A organised activity including competitions or demonstrations.
Any ANKC member participating (in any capacity – entrant,
volunteer, observer etc) at an A.F.A flyball event not only in the A.C.T but all states, must be a member
of the A.F.A to have any insurance cover at that A.F.A event.
As it is not a Dogs A.C.T sanctioned event, Dogs A.C.T has
no insurance responsibility to those ANKC members who wish compete or contribute (in any
capacity) at A.F.A events.
Any team that wishes to represent Dogs A.C.T or carry any
endorsement from Dogs A.C.T must apply in writing to Dogs A.C.T and permission
granted by the Dogs A.C.T Council, as any such team would require insurance
coverage from Dogs A.C.T that does not exist for non sanctioned events.
FACTS ABOUT FROZEN SEMEN –
REGISTRATION & OWNERSHIP (12.7.10) “The registration of
frozen semen from local or imported dogs ideally should be registered but it is
no longer mandatory.” (ANKC_Semen Procedure_08b Last amended:
October 2008) The
change in the ANKC’s procedure for registering semen procedure (that
registration is no longer mandatory) may have clouded your perception as to the
importance of the registration of semen and an ability to track/audit the semen
as it changes hands after registration. MORE....
ANKC
REGULATIONS - PART 6 - THE REGISTER AND REGISTRATION - SECTION 3 - IMPORTED DOGS (11.5.10) The following information can also be found @ http://www.ankc.org.au/media/scripts/doc_download.aspx?did=507
3.2
All pedigree dogs that are imported in Australia (including those dogs whelped
in Australia
and previously exported from Australia) to be re-registered with the ANKC must
provide, at the time of registering the animal -
Proof of identification, i.e. microchip
or tattoo documentation,
Proof of importation, such as a "health permit",
"export permit" or "import
permit",
Proof of their shipment from the country of origin to
Australia such
as a "Bill of Loading",
Certified Export Pedigree in the
Australian member's owners
name showing all titles granted by the overseas body,
Registration certificate.
3.7
Exhibits imported into Australia that are registered with a recognised overseas
canine controlling
body are eligible to be exhibited and used for breeding in Australia for up to
three [3] months from lodgment of pedigree, while registered in the name of
the overseas
owner subject to the follow:
A copy of the exhibits pedigree being lodged with the ANKC Member Body’s office
where the exhibit is first shown,
If the exhibit is being campaigned by an Australian resident a letter of
agreement from
the overseas owner authorising the exhibit to be campaigned by the Australian
resident, must be lodged (with the pedigree) with the ANKC Member Body’s
office where the exhibit is first shown. I copy of the pedigree must accompany
the letter of agreement.
3.8
After three [3] months the imported exhibit, if still in Australia, must be
transferred to a resident
of Australia who is a financial members of the ANKC Member Body in the State
or Territory in which they reside.
JUDGING IN NON F.C.I RECOGNISED COUNTRIES. (20.4.10) ANKC press release - judging in non F.C.I recognised countries.
ANKC POLICY ON NEW BREED XOLOITZCUINTLE (Mexican Hairless Dog) (9.3.10) ANKC Press release - Re the interbreeding, registration and showing of the Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless Dog).
CHANGE TO THE COLOUR DESCRIPTION OF THE BEAGLE BREED STANDARD (3.3.2010) Please
note the Kennel Club (England)
has advised a change to the colour description of the Beagle breed standard as
follows: (The
ANKC website has been updated in accordance with this advice.) Existing
description:“Any
recognised hound colour other than liver. Tip of stern white.” New
description:“Tricolour
(black, tan and white); blue, white and tan; badger pied; hare pied; lemon
pied; lemon and white; red and white; tan and white; black and white; all
white. With the exception of all white, all the above mentioned colours can be
found as mottle. No other colours are permissible. Tip of stern white.”
NEW DOGS A.C.T INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY – CONFORMATION SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS (2.9.09) This policy has been circulated to all club secretaries. ACTCA inclement weather policy – Conformation shows & exhibitions. The new policy comes into affect as of 2 September 2009.
ANKC PRESS RELEASE - GRAND CHAMPIONS (28.8.09) As from 1 January
2010 the qualifications required to attain the Grand Champion Title will be: 1,000 points
including, 1 All Breeds Best in
Show; or 4 Best in Group; or 4 Certificates of 25
points.(these could be Group, BOB or
Challenge)
SEARCH OF DOGS A.C.T DOCUMENTATION (3.6.09)
Dogs ACT would like to remind exhibitors and triallers that we are not responsible for uncollected certificates including Challenges, Best of Breed or obedience title qualifications. Please contact the affiliate before requesting a search of results through Dogs ACT. All searches will incur a $68 search fee; and where any search would deplete the daily staff levels for an unreasonable time, the search will not take place or the search fee will reflect the cost of resources used during the search.
CONFORMATION JUDGES TRAINING - INTRODUCTION
COURSE FOR FIRST GROUP ASPIRANTS (14.4.10) Dogs ACT will be running an
introduction course for Dogs ACT full members wishing to aspire for Judges
training in their first group. It is expected to run in Sept/Oct/Nov. and successful completion will qualify
candidates to undertake their first group under the NSW Conformation Judges
Training Scheme as distance candidates within the ACT region. Aspirants must fulfil entry
level requirements in accordance with ANKC Regulations Part 3 & NSW judges training requirements for 1st
group applicants. Candidates will need to
provide evidence of stewarding, (at least 6 times in the last 2 years including
3 full groups) litters bred, champions bred & of at least 2 years current
show management experience. Further details, application
forms & stewards record cards will be published in due course on the Dogs
ACT web site and in its Journal.
IMPORTANT - 2010 CPI CHANGES TO THE ACT FEES AND
CHARGES. (1.2.2010)
The Dogs ACT Journal, web page
and relevant documents & application forms now show the CPI changes related
to the Dogs ACT fees and charges. Please ensure that you check the relevant fee
or charge prior to submission of any document or application.
CHANGES TO ANKC REGULATIONS PART 13 CLAUSE 4.2.5
RELATING TO NATIONAL SHOWS. (1.1.2010)
We
refer to Item 6.3.2 of the National Breed Councils Liaison Committee meeting
held at the October 2009 ANKC Conference where it was resolved that Clause
4.2.5 would be amended to read the following:“ "Where
a National Show is held, no Challenge Certificates shall be awarded for the
breed/s
involved in the National Show, within a radius of 1000km from
the show on that day/s.”
Please
note this will effect all applications received by the ANKC Administrator from
1 March 2010.
DOGS
A.C.T CONFORMATION JUDGES TRAINING SCHEME
(ACT CJTS) (13.10.09)
In
the November Dogs ACT journal, Council is
asking for eligible ACT CJTS aspirants who fulfil
the criteria as outlined in the February
2009 and May 2009 ACT journals to forward
an expression of interests to Dogs ACT Administrator
to gauge the level of interest and the number
of eligible aspirants that exist so as to
determine the feasibility of the 2010 ACT
CJTS. Please complete the following
document Expression
of Interest.pdf and forward it to admin@dogsact.org.au.Important
- This is a call for expressions
of interest, not an application to participate. Whether you wish to complete a further group
or your first group, your details must to
be with Dogs ACT by 30 November 2009.
DOGS
A.C.T CONFORMATION JUDGES TRAINING SCHEME
(ACT CJTS) (28.9.09)
The
Dogs ACT Conformation Judges Training Scheme
(ACT CJTS) will not be in place until 2010.
Until then we have obtained permission
from Dogs NSW for ACT members to undertake
training in the NSW CJTS scheme until our
training system is in place. Completed Application forms (click
here) MUST reach Dogs NSW by no later
than 4.30pm, Monday 30 November
2009.
This Scheme will not operate unless a sufficient
number of candidates apply. The following documents were sent to all
members of the ACT Conformation Judges Panel;
the purpose,
to examine the feasibility of running an ACT Judges Training
Scheme before we accept trainee applications. The ACT CJTS is dependent on current
judges expertise and experience if the system
is to work, at the same time any future
CJTS will be dependent on the new aspirants
as they progress through their training
and gain experience as judges. ANKC
Regulation Part 3 - Judges Training &
Examination Program Information
- Dogs ACT Conformation Judges Training
Scheme (ACT CJTS) Structure - Dogs ACT Conformation Judges Training
Scheme (ACT CJTS). We
are also addressing the training of ANKC Accredited Assessors, to
assist the ACT Conformation Judges panel.
BORDER COLLIE BREED SURVEY 2009 (11.8.09)
Attention all owners of Border Collies - ANKC survey on Ceroid Lipofucinosis (CL), Trapped Neutraphil Syndrome (TNS) and Colle Eye Anomaly (CEA). Border Collie breed survey 2009 - pdf file (71kb) This survey applies to any member of a Canine Control
affiliated with the ANKC who is the owner of a registered Border Collie. In the interests of the breed, please read
this survey carefully and reply by completing the return slip below and send to
the ANKC Administrator, P O Box 760, Fortitude Valley Qld, 4006 by 31 December
2009.
USE
OF POWER LEADS AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
ON THE ACT DOG GROUNDS (1.5.09)
The new ACTCA regulations will reflect that- All
power leads and any electrical appliances used by exhibitors on the ACTCA dog
grounds must have been checked and tagged by an electrician. Any lead or
appliance that does not comply must be removed from the grounds.
Vendors have already been instructed that they can be prevented from trading on
these grounds if found to be breeching this ruling.
YOUR
MEMBERSHIP WITH YOUR STATE CANINE CONTROLLING
BODY (1.5.09)
An
un-financial person can not compete in any
approve competition, show or trial. Your
dogs are linked to your membership, if your
membership is not financial then any award,
qualification or challenge points gained
during the period of non-membership will
not contribute to any award or title. Prefixes
and Judges qualifications must be linked
to a continuous financial membership, any
period of non-membership must be paid before
a prefix or judging qualification is renewed
following that period of non-membership.
SHOW
TRIAL REGULATIONS. (4.2.09)
Reminding
all ACT affiliated clubs of your responsibilities.
That you should be clearly aware that your
show/trial/event is ran under the rules
and regulations of the ACT Canine Association
and unless otherwise stated in conjunction
with the ANKC Regulations.
APPLICATIONS
FOR BREEDER PREFIX (1.1.08)
Please
note that when applying for a breeders prefix
that the applicant must show that they have
at least twelve months continuous membership
with a State Canine Control or Controls
(where you have moved between states).
REGULATIONS
THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR CONFORMATION SHOW. (1.12.08)
Important
amendment
to ANKC Regulations, Part 13, as set out
below, adopted by
the delegates at the October 2008 ANKC Conference.
4.2.5 Where
a National Show is held, no Challenge Certificates
shall be awarded for the breed/s involved
in the National Show, within a radius (as
the crow flies) of 500km from the show
on that day/s.
Important links to use as a show/trial
secretary. ANKC web link to their
National Events web page.
As the cocky
flies (Aust. Government)
CHANGES
TO - DOGS ACT/ ACTCA RULES & REGULATIONS.
It
has been a long time since the Dogs
ACT/ACTCA Rules & Regulations were
last addressed and amended to reflect
the modern needs of the ACTCA/ Dogs
ACT and its members. This process
will start in the new year addressing
part one - "ACTCA Guineas";
part 2 - "Affiliated clubs";
part three - Aggressive Dogs";
part four - "Awards"; part
five - "Breeds Standards"
and a new Part - "Grounds Maintenance
and Use". The other parts will
be addressed progressively through the
course of the year. Don't
know your rules & Regulations? Click
here. Dogs ACT
is asking for constructive input towards
the changes. Any correspondence
to be addressed to PO Box 815 Dickson,
ACT 2602 or info@dogsact.org.au.
IMPORTANT
- CONDITIONS OF USE -
DOG GROUNDS - SHOW DAYS - EXHIBITION PARK
(EPIC) ~
It is the policy
of the ACT Canine Association - That NO structure, ground cover or other
form of establishing territory is permitted at the ring side or on the dog
grounds at Exhibition Park (EPIC) on any other day than the day of the
show.
It is tolerated
that exhibitors may set up on the afternoon before the show,
BUT with consideration to the care and safety of all
users of the dogs grounds. Example - Afternoon
show - not before 4pm the day before start
of the show; Morning show - not before
12 noon the day before. (We have OH&S
considerations for our staff). Please
do not take liberties but consult the office staff first to ensure that no work
(mowing or ground repairs etc) is being carried on the grounds before you set
up. The grounds are part of Dogs ACT office staff work area and any incivility
towards staff and their decisions will be an OH&S and Dogs ACT Council
issue. Dogs ACT will accept NO responsibility for any incident that occurredin
defiance to any decision made by office staff. Any object that threatens ones safety (including
ropes & poles) or blocks/impedes
any access or pathway will be removed and disposed of (and only returned at
the expense of the owner). All Structures including tents, umbrellas and ground
cover, dog equipment including crates, trolleys and tables, exhibitors and
their dogs must
maintain a clear distance of (1) one metre from all
pathways.
We ask you - to
kindly assist us - Dogs ACT and all Clubs that use the dogs grounds at
Exhibition Park (EPIC) - in achieving these simple objectives. Your safety and
your enjoyment of these events are important to us.
CHANGES
TO ACTCA Regulation 8.18 - Show
& Trial Draft Schedules @ 5 March 2008
~
The changes apply to regulation 8.18.1
and sub-sections 8.18.1. 1 & 8.18.1.2
as listed below. The new regulation
will read: 8.18.1
Affiliates shall
submit to the ACTCA Office the draft schedule
on the approved draft schedule application
form, together with all relevant signed
copies of the Judges contracts and one (1)
copy of the schedule in the format for publication
in the ACTCA Journal: 8.18.1.1
Affiliates shall submit to the ACTCA Office
the draft schedule for Obedience Trials
on the approved form at least sixty days
prior to the allocated date; 8.18.1.2
Affiliates shall submit to the ACTCA Office
the draft schedule for Shows, Parades and
other events or trials, on the approved
form at least prior one hundred and twenty
days to the allocated date; All
other sections of regulation 8.18 remain
unchanged. Please
note that all conditions listed in regulation
8.18 must be satisfied at the time of submitting
a draft schedule application. If the event
is not sanctioned by the ACTCA, it is not
covered by the ACTCA insurance and awards
& titles
cannot be issued as per ANKC &
ACTCA regulations.
CLUB
SECRETARIES / COMMITTEES ~ Draft Schedule
issues ~
No show or trial ad will be placed in the
ACTCA Journal or on the ACTCA web site until
the Draft Trial or Show Schedule for that
event is approved by the ACTCA. If it is
found that an ad is published in any other
state's journal before the draft schedule
is approved by the ACTCA Council, the ACTCA
will start disciplinary action against that
club.
NOTE
TO ALL STEWARDS ~
It is the requirement for all stewards at
ALL ACTCA sanctioned events to attend as
per their agreement with the Club.
Whether the individual clubs send you a
written contract or there was a verbal agreement
to work as a steward at one of these events,
you have made a contractual agreement.
If you are unable to attend, for whatever
reason, all stewards are to notify the club
secretary immediately. Any deviation from
this requirement will see stewards asked
to explain the problem and may ultimately
result in their removal from the official
ACTCA Stewards List. Also, each
year the ACTCA sends out renewals for membership
& all stewards are required to complete
the section asking if they still want to
remain on the ACTCA Stewards List.
All event secretaries require this information
to be current and correct. Please
take the time to view the page on the ACTCA
website now & if changes are required
contact the administrator asap.
SUBMITTING
DRAFT SHOW SCHEDULE ~ Rule/Reg
8.18 ~
At least one hundred and twenty days prior
to the date allocated to any affiliated
body for a Show, Trial or Parade, such affiliate
shall submit to the ACTCA Office the draft
schedule on the approved form which must
be accompanied by signed originals of the
official Judges Contract forms in respect
of ALL Judges appointed, together with one
(1) copy of the schedule in the format for
publication in the ACTCA Journal. A
Schedule may be approved at the discretion
of the ACTCA. Until a Schedule is approved
the event is not authorised.
SHOW
OR TRIAL CANCELLATIONS ~ IMPORTANT
~ Rule/Reg 8 ~
If an affiliate wishes to cancel a Show,
Parade or Trial as a result of a decision
made at a properly convened meeting, a request
for approval of such action must be forwarded
to the ACTCA in writing within 48 hours of
such meeting. Such written advice
must include detailed reasons why such action
became necessary.
