Kennel Club J Regs

J.9.a.1

A Chief Steward, who should be present throughout the Trial, must be appointed by the committee of the Society and shall be responsible for ensuring the regulations are observed. The Chief Steward must not interfere with the Judges' decisions which are final but should, however, decide upon any matter not related to judging which is not provided for in the rules and regulations. The Chief Steward may call upon the Judges to assist with such a decision and that decision shall be final.

J.1.b

A Field Trial is a meeting for the purpose of holding competitions to assess he work of Gundogs in the field, with dogs working on live unhandled game and where game may be shot

J.3.a

A Field Trial meeting may consist of one or more Stakes which are separate competitions at that Trial

J.5.a.2

A current Public Liability Insurance Document must be available at the Trial. Failure to have a current Document at the date of the Trial will invalidate the licence.

J.7

A dog must, at the time of entry for a Trial be registered as required by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations in the owner's name (or registration of transfer applied for). In the case of joint registered owners the full name of every registered owner must be given. Where an owner makes an entry on behalf of another joint registered owner(s) or where an agent enters on behalf of a single or joint registered owner(s), such person must have the authority and consent from the single or joint registered owner(s) to sign the entry form on their behalf thereby binding them all to Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. In the event of any dispute, evidence of such authority and consent will be required. A dog acquired subsequent to entry having been made at a Trial may compete as the new owners property provided that an application for the transfer has been forwarded to the Kennel Club before the Trial, and the new owner has undertaken to abide by the Regulations and conditions of the original entry form (and in accordance with the conditions set out above).

J.9.a.3

A handler and dog must always be available to pick up wounded game when required as agreed between host and society.

J.9.b.9

A handler must ensure that only the number of the dog being handled at the time is displayed.

J.7.b

A nomination is a request by a named person to enter a dog. In the event of a ballot, those drawn for places will be sent an Entry Form for a named dog, which is eligible for the Stake and registered at the Kennel Club, in their name.

J.8.c

A prize is a reward for merit in competition.

J.5.c.1

A society holding a Field Trial must publish a card which must include: On the front outside cover or title page: (i) The name of the society and its ID number. (ii) The breed(s) and type of Stake(s) to be run at the Trial. (iii)Date(s) of the Trial. (iv) Names of the Judges and their ID numbers. (v) Name of the Chief Steward. (vi) Venue of the Trial.

J.7.c

A society may make its own arrangements as regards dates of closing of entries or nominations and, except where otherwise defined in the Regulations, conditions of Stakes.

J.7.d

A society may reserve to itself the right to refuse any entry or nomination, except that this shall not apply in terms of the preference in the draw regulations (ref. J7.i).

J.5.b.1

A society must issue a schedule for a Field Trial, such schedule to follow the layout of the specimen schedule provided by the Kennel Club and conform with Kennel Club Regulations.

J.7.h

A society which runs two or more stakes of the same denomination in a season which are drawn on the same date may ask a member, who has been successful in the draw for more than one stake, which of the Stakes he/she wishes to run in. Similarly, where a society holds two or more stakes in a season of the same denomination which are not drawn on the same date, it may have discretion to give priority in any subsequent draws to members who were not successful in the previous draw/s. This must be clearly stated on all relevant schedules.

J.5.b.1.(ix)

A statement that should circumstances so dictate the society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to the Kennel Club at the earliest opportunity.

J.5.b.1.(i)

A statement that the Field Trial is to be held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

J.5.b.1.(x)

A statement, if applicable, that the society may reserve to itself the right to refuse any entry, except that this shall not apply in terms of the preference in the draw Regulations (ref J.7.i). The Kennel Club must be notified in writing of all such refusals with the society's reason.

J.7.f

After an applicant has been successful in the draw for a place in a Stake, or as a reserve has accepted an offer of a run, if the run is not taken up the applicant may become liable for the full entry fee if his or her place is not taken up by another competitor except :-

J.7.k

All Aged Stakes may be restricted by any conditions determined by the society (See J.3.d2). In all cases members' dogs should take preference in the draw.

J.3.d.2

All Aged. A Stake which is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds without restriction as to their age, but which may be restricted by any other conditions which may be determined by the society subject to the approval of the General Committee of the Kennel Club.

J.9.b.1

All competitors must be present when the Chief Steward announces that the Trial has commenced, and subsequently when required by the Judges. However, a competitor who is not present when the Chief Steward announces that the Trial has commenced, and whose number has been allocated to the next available reserve, forfeits his run in the Trial. Should a competitor be delayed by circumstances which are exceptional in the opinion of the Chief Steward of the organising society, then the competitor may still be allowed to take the run, in order of draw, providing he/she is available when required in line by the Judges.

J.9.b.5

All handlers must carry out the instructions of the Judges who are empowered to turn out of the Stake any dog whose handler does not obey them, or whose handler wilfully interferes with another competitor or dog.

J.6.a.5

All judging contracts are subject to cancellation at the discretion of the Kennel Club in the event of the judge being subject to relevant disciplinary actions.

J.8.d

All prize money must be paid within one month of the date of the Field Trial, and paid subject to return in the event of a subsequent disqualification.

J.8.a

An award is any placing in a Stake decided by the Judges which may be First, Second, Third or Fourth.

J.7.a

An entry is an application, on a copy of an official Kennel Club entry form supplied by a registered society, for a named dog, registered at the Kennel Club or which has an Authority to Compete (ATC) number, in the name of the owner, to run in a Stake, subject to any conditions laid down in these Regulations and must comply with Regulation B20 in the Kennel Club Year Book (Regulations for Classification and Registration)

J.9.b.7

An owner, having deputed the handling of a dog to another, may be in the line while the dog is working, but must take no part in working the dog.

J.5.f

Any cancellation or abandonment of a Field Trial must be reported writing to the Kennel Club, stating when and why, and enclosing a copy of the card if available.

J.9.b.4

Any person in charge of a dog at a Field Trial must at all times ensure the dog is kept under proper control whilst at the meet, or venue of the Trial, and while travelling to or from the meet or venue in any transport provided for that purpose.

J.8.f

Awards at a Field Trail; must be discrete; equal awards are prohibited.

J.6.c.5.(ii)

Before a Judge can be added to a Panel he must have judged: A Panel: over a minimum period of 3 calendar years, and a maximum period of 5 calendar years, commencing from the date of appointment to the B Panel: Retrievers and Spaniels - a minimum of 6 Stakes, of which 3 must have been Open Stakes, with at least 5 different A Panel Judges. Reports must be available from at least 5 different A Panel Co-Judges. J 6 For Pointers and Setters - a minimum of 4 Trials of which at least 2 must have been Open Trials. Reports must be available from at least 4 different A Panel Co-Judges. HPRs - a minimum of 6 Stakes of which at least one must have been Open. Reports must be available from at least 4 different A Panel Co-Judges.

J.6.c.5.(i)

Before a Judge can be added to a Panel he must have judged: B Panel: over a minimum period of 3 calendar years, and a maximum period of 5 calendar years: Retrievers and Spaniels - a minimum of 6 Stakes with at least 5 different A Panel Judges. Pointers and Setters - a minimum of 4 Trials. HPRs - a minimum of 4 Stakes with at least 4 different Judges.

J.6.c.5.(iii)

Before a Judge can be added to a Panel he must have judged: Re-Applications: Retrievers and Spaniels - a further 4 Stakes with at least 4 different A Panel Judges. Note: For the A Panel at least 2 Stakes must have been Open. Pointers and Setters - a minimum of 4 Trials. HPRs - A further four Stakes of which at least one Stake must have been Open. Except in exceptional circumstances for re-applications, reports must be available from all Co-Judges

J6.c.6

Before a judge can be added to a Panel he must have attended a Kennel Club Judges' Training Programme seminar on Kennel Club J Regulations for the appropriate sub-group and have passed the examination.

J.7.i.4

Breeds which Hunt, Point and Retrieve A First, Second or Third in an Open Stake. A First or Second in an All Age Stake or First in a Novice Stake.

J.7.i.2

Cocker and English Springer Spaniels A First, Second or Third in an Open Stake or a First in an All Age or Novice Stake. To qualify for preference in the draw in an Open Spaniel Stake, the dog must have gained the appropriate places in a Stake open to its breed.

J.6.b.4

Compulsory Judges for Stakes The required number of Judges for Stakes and the number that must be Panel Judges are as follows: Hunt, Point and Retrieve Breeds - 2 Judges Open Stakes: both Panel Judges, one of whom must be an A

J.6.b.3

Compulsory Judges for Stakes The required number of Judges for Stakes and the number that must be Panel Judges are as follows: Pointers and Setters - 2 Judges Champion Stake: both A. Other Stakes: at least one A.

J.6.b.1

Compulsory Judges for Stakes The required number of Judges for Stakes and the number that must be Panel Judges are as follows: Retrievers - 3 or 4 Judges Championship: all A. Open Stakes: all Panel Judges with at least two A. Other Stakes: at least two Panel Judges, one of whom must be an A.

J.9.b.10

No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling at a Field Trial.

J.6.b.2

Compulsory Judges for Stakes The required number of Judges for Stakes and the number that must be Panel Judges are as follows: Spaniels - 2 Judges Championships: all A. Open Stakes: both Panel Judges, one of whom must be an A. (If four Judge system used all Panel Judges, with at least 2 A Panel.) Other Stakes: at least one A. (If four Judge system used at least 2 Panel Judges, one of whom must be an A.)

J.5.c.2

Contents: (i) A statement that the Field Trial is held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. (ii) A definition of each Stake to be run at the Trial. (iii) The prizes offered. (iv) Entries listed as follows: Registered name and number of dog and/or Stud Book number. Name of owner(s). Breed of dog. Address of owner(s), unless requested by the owners(s) to be withheld for publication. Sex of dog. Date of birth of dog. Registered name of sire and dam. Name of breeder. Name of handler. (v) A statement that the society accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to person or property however occasioned. (vi) Veterinary Support: The name, address and telephone number of the Veterinary Surgeon, Practitioner or Practice supporting the Trial.

J.9.b.6

Except in the Championships, no handler may handle more than two dogs in a Stake for Retrievers, Spaniels, or Breeds which Hunt, Point and Retrieve, or more than 5 dogs in any Stake for Pointers and Setters (See also J.7.g).

J.1.a

Field Trials shall be conducted in accordance with the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations

J.5.d

Following the Trial the Secretary shall send to the Kennel Club, within 14 days, a copy of the card with all places and certificate of merits marked, together with the game certificate and a copy of the draw.

J.1.c

Game that has been handled in any way, either dead or alive, must not be used for testing dogs in any part of a Field Trial, except that dead game may be used in the conduct of a water test

J.7.l

If a member enters more than two eligible dogs for a stake, these subsequent eligible dogs must be placed in separate ballots and drawn before non-members' eligible dogs.

J.7.e

If entries or nominations exceed the number of permitted runners, the right to compete in a Trial shall be decided by ballot (subject to Regulation J7.i. which relates to preference in the draw for Open Stakes). The society must publish the result of this ballot in full to all applicants

J.9.b.3

If, after consultation with the Judges, the Chief Steward considers a dog unfit to compete, by reason of contagious disease or physical condition, such a dog shall be required to be removed immediately from the ground and from the Trial.

J.1.g

If, in the opinion of the General Committee, a dog is of savage disposition it shall be ineligible for entry in any Field Trial, Gundog Working Test or Show Gundog Working Day held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. No activity shall be conducted which permits, encouraged or develops aggression in a dog.

J.6.a.3

Judges may not enter a dog for competition at a Trial at which they are judging.

J.6.a.2

Judges may not shoot at a Stake which they are judging.

J.6.a.4

Judging appointments should be confirmed in writing by both the Society and the Judge. When confirming an appointment the Society should include the following wording: "In accepting this invitation you agree to be bound by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and the Kennel Club Code of Best Practice for Judges. In doing so you also recognise that you are obliged to notify us in writing of any change in personal circumstances which will affect your ability to fulfil this judging appointment. You should also note that we reserve the right to cancel the contract before the date of the appointment if there is a change in your circumstances, which in our reasonable opinion would adversely affect your ability to fulfil the appointment."

J.6.c.3

Judging experience must include Stakes judged at Trials held by at least two different societies. Before being added to the Panel for Retrievers or Spaniels candidates for the B Panel must have handled a dog to win at least one Field Trial Stake for the appropriate sub-group and have considerable Field Trial experience. Before being added to the A Panel, candidates must have handled a dog to win at least one Open Stake for the appropriate sub-group and, since being added to the B Panel, have substantially increased their Field Trial experience.

J.9.b.12

No competitor may withdraw a dog or leave the Trial ground without the permission of a Judge or Chief Steward.

J.5.b.2

No modification may be made to the schedule after publication except by permission of the Kennel Club, followed by advertisement in appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.

J.9.b.2

No person attending a Trial may allow a bitch in season to be on the Field Trial ground or to foul any ground to be used by competing dogs.

J.1.e

Notwithstanding the provisions of these Regulations, certain events, which are not licensed by the Kennel Club, may from time to time, be recognised by the General Committee of the Kennel Club. The General Committee shall have power to grant permission for Kennel Club registered dogs to be entered for such events. A Judge, competitor or promoter will not be prejudiced by participation in these special unlicensed events. Any Field Trial not licensed by the Kennel Club is liable to be deemed an unrecognised event.

J.3.d.3

Novice. Retrievers, Spaniels and Breeds which Hunt, Point and Retrieve: A Stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a place which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open Stakes. Pointers and Setters: AStake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a First, Second or Third in Open Stakes or First or two Seconds in All Aged, Novice or Puppy Stakes prior to the close of entries.

J.7.f.3

On production of a Veterinary Certificate confirming that the dog entered for the Stake is unfit to compete or

J.7.f.4

On production of a medical certificate that the applicant or the applicants nominated handler is unable to compete.

J.9.b.11

Only in cases of physical disability, and with the permission of the Judges, may a handler carry a stick whilst working his dog.

J.3.d.1

Open. A Stake in which dogs have the opportunity of gaining a qualification towards the title of Field Trial Champion (K Regulations refer) and towards entry in the Championship or Champion Stake for its breed; in which entry is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds except that such Stakes may not be confined to Any Variety Spaniel [except Spaniel (English Springer) and Spaniel (Cocker)]. It may be limited to a prescribed number of runners (J4 refers), in which case these shall be decided by a draw conducted in accordance with Regulation J7.i. so that preference is given to previous performance.

J.7.j.1

Order of Draws Open stakes i. Members' first preference dogs which have gained places as shown above ii. Members' second preference dogs which have gained places as shown above iii. Non-members' first preference dogs which have gained places as shown above iv. Non-members' second preference dogs which have gained places as shown above. v. Members' dogs which have gained other places. vi. Non-members' dogs which have gained other places. vii. Other dogs. The foregoing places must have been gained in a Stake qualifying for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book.

J.7.j.2

Order of Draws. Novice Stakes. i. Members' first preference dogs. ii. Members' second preference dogs. iii. Non-members' first preference dogs. iv. Non-members; second preference dogs.

J.3.d.5

Other Stakes may, with Kennel Club approval, be promoted by societies, but all Stakes must be clearly defined in the schedule. Places gained in Stakes confined to Any Variety Spaniel [except Spaniel (English Springer) and Spaniel (Cocker)] will not qualify the dog for the purposes of Regulation J7.i.

J.7.i.3

Pointers and Setters A First, Second or Third in an Open Stake. A First or two Seconds in All Age, Novice or Puppy Stakes.

J.7.i.1

Preference in the draw for Open Stakes Retrievers A First, Second, Third or Fourth in a 24-Dog Open Stake. First, Second or Third in a 12-Dog Open Stake. First in an All Age or Novice Stakes.

J.6.c.4

Prospective Judges for Pointers and Setters should have some experience in judging both partridge/pheasant and grouse Trials before being added to any panel.

J.3.d.4

Puppy. A Stake which is confined to dogs under the age of two years at the scheduled date of the Stake.

J.5.b.1.(v)

Save in exceptional circumstances, the names and ID numbers of the Judges.

J.7.g

Societies may, or may not, after an entry has been accepted, allow an applicant to substitute a dog before a Trial with another dog owned by him or her, the dog must, however, be eligible

J.9.a.2

Societies must ensure that the draw for the initial order of running shall take place as stated in the schedule, and each dog entered must be given a number that accords with its place in the draw.

J.1.d

Societies which are registered with the Kennel Club and which have been so authorised may organise Field Trials. A licence and a Game Certificate must be obtained from the Kennel Club for every Trial in accordance with the procedure set out in these regulations

J.3.b

Stakes may be run for any of the four sub-groups of Gundogs recognised by the Kennel Club under the Regulations for each sub group

J.1.f

The Field Trial year ends on 1st Februrary and begins on 2nd Februrary in each year

J.6.c.1

The General Committee shall issue to Field Trial societies the official lists of Panel Judges for Retrievers, Spaniels, Pointers and Setters and Breeds which Hunt, Point and Retrieve which will be subject to adoption annually by the General Committee.

J.8.g

The Judges are empowered and instructed to withhold any prize or Award if, in their opinion, the dogs competing do not show sufficient merit.

J.6.a.1

The Judges shall be appointed by the society holding the Trial which must satisfy itself that the persons being invited to judge have practical experience of both Field Trials and the shooting field.

J.9.b.13

The Kennel Club's Codes of Conduct specify the sort of behaviour expected of those who take part in competitive gundog work. Participants should be aware of their contents and, in particular, should never publicly impugn decisions of the Judge or Judges. Neither should they criticise the host, ground or guns.

J.7.m

The Secretary of the society shall retain all entry forms of competitors for twelve months after the meeting, and produce any of them to the Secretary of the Kennel Club if so requested.

J.8.e

The amount of prize money offered by a society may be varied to relate to the number of entries received and may be reduced if the full number of entries is not received.

J.5.a.1

The application for a licence to hold a Field Trial must be made on the official form for the purpose and must be lodged with the Secretary of the Kennel Club at least 30 days before the proposed date of the Trial. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. Fees for holding Field Trials are decided by the Members of the Kennel Club in General Meeting, and are published from time to time in the Kennel Gazette.

J.5.b.1.(iii)

The date and the place of the Field Trial and, where the time and place of the meeting are not included, a statement that the time and place of the meeting will be communicated to competitors separately, and by what means.

J.5.b.1.(viii)

The date, place and time of the draw and the method of notifying the full result to all entrants.

J.5.b.1.(ii)

The definition of each Stake to be held and the maximum number of runners permitted in each Stake.

J.5.b.1.(vi)

The details of fees for and of prizes offered.

J.8.b

The following may also be conferred at the discretion of the Judges: at a Championship, Diplomas of Merit and in other Stakes, Certificates of Merit.

J.3.c

The four sub-groups are as follows: (1) Retrievers (including Irish Water Spaniels). (2) Spaniels other than Irish Water Spaniels. (3) Pointers and Setters. (4) Breeds which Hunt, Point and Retrieve

J.5.b.1.(vii)

The latest date for receiving applications for entry.

J.9.a

The management of a Field Trial shall be the responsibility of the society to which the licence is issued.

J.5.b.1.(iv)

The order in which the stakes will be run.

J.5.b.3

The schedule must be accompanied by a separate nomination or official entry form on which the wording of the declaration to be signed is in accordance with the specimen issued by the Kennel Club.

J.5.b.4

The secretary of the society shall send a copy of the schedule and entry form to the Kennel Club within three days of printing.

J.9.b.8

There shall be no substitution of handler once a Stake at a Field Trial has commenced.

J.4.c

To qualify for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book the numbers of runners permitted is as follows: Pointers and Setters (1) Champion Stake - unlimited entries subject to correct qualifications. Open Stakes - maximum 40, minimum 16. (2) Novice/All Aged Stakes - maximum 45, minimum 12. (3) Puppy Stakes - maximum 45, minimum 8. (4) Where an Open and any other type of Stake are to run on the same day, the maximum number of runners over the whole day is 45.

J.4.b

To qualify for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book the numbers of runners permitted is as follows: Spaniels Open Spaniel Stakes are presently confined to Spaniel (Cocker) and Spaniel (English Springer). J 2 (1) Open Stakes - maximum 18, minimum 14. (2) Other Stakes - maximum 18, minimum 12. (3) Cocker and English Springer Championships - no maximum number

J.4.a

To qualify for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book the numbers of runners permitted is as follows: a. Retrievers (1) Two-day Open Stakes - maximum 24, minimum 20. (2) One-day Open Stakes - maximum 12, minimum 10. (3) Other Stakes per day - maximum 16, minimum 10. (4) Championship - no maximum number.

J.4.d

To qualify for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book the numbers of runners permitted is as follows: d. Hunt, Point and Retrieve (1) Open Stakes - maximum 12, minimum 10. (2) Other Stakes - maximum 12, minimum 8.

J.5.e

Veterinary support compatible with the arrangements for the Trial should be made by the organising society.

J.2

Welfare of Dogs A competitor whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs' health and welfare at risk by any action, default omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

J.7.f.1

Where the applicant has qualified out of Novice Stakes (where applicable) or

J.7.f.2

Where the dog drawn to run has qualified for the Championship after entries have closed or

J.7.f.5

Where the dog drawn to run is withdrawn more than 7 days prior to the stake.

J.6.c.2

subject to adoption annually by the General Committee. (2) Before a Judge can be considered for addition to any panel he must be recommended by a Field Trial society which is approved to hold Open Stakes for the appropriate sub-group and for which he has judged within the previous three years. Before considering the adition of any candidate to a panel the Field Trials Sub-Committee will seek reports from all 'A' Panel judges with whom the candidate has judged during the last 5 calendar years and in the case of a candidate for the 'B' Panel for Retrievers or Spaniels from 1 January 2010 onwards, all 'B' Panel judges with whom the candidate has judged on or after that date and for a period not exceeding the last five calendar years