Class Z03

ENTRIES CLOSE: ON THE DAY STRICTLY BY 5PM

COMPETITION:         Friday, 25th October at 6pm
CHIEF STEWARD:    Kevin Reade Ph:  0428 996 619

VAS LTD DOG HIGH JUMP COMPETITION

ENTRY FEE:    $5.00 per entry
PRIZES:           First:         $20.00 & Ribbon
                         Second:    $5.00 & Ribbon
                         Third:        Ribbon
REGULATIONS:
1.    The competition is a test of the dog’s jumping ability. 
2.    The competition is open to all dogs of all shapes and sizes. 
3.    The dog is permitted to jump on to or over the jump. 
4.     A dog who has 1st or 2nd at a Local Show level will qualify for the State Final.
5.     A dog can represent only one Local Show. 
6.     All dogs not competing must be on a lead with a handler in the marshalling area behind the competition area.
7.     Competition area should be 15m long by 8m wide
8.     Only ONE dog may be loose in the competition area at any one time. 
9.     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. 
10.   The dog’s owner must supply the extra handler. 
11.   A ladder will be provided for the handler.
12    Each dog is allowed three attempts at each height. 
13.   In the event of 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. 
14.   A dog may compete on a loose lead.
15.   If the dog is not on a loose lead the dog must be released at a minimum of three metres from the jump. 
16.   ANY MISHANDLING OR MISUSE OF A DOG WILL INCUR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION 
17.   If, in the opinion of the Stewards, a dog is unsafe to other competitors or the public, it will be withdrawn from the competition. 
18.   The jumps should be constructed according to the following specifications:

• The top must be a minimum of 600mm wide and covered with carpet or similar material
• If the society is considering construction of a dog jump, please contact the VAS office for detailed plans or they are available on the website

19.   If, since competing at a local show, a winning dog has grown in height, that dog must compete in the appropriate height class at the State Final.