THE KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA            

CODE OF ETHICS

SCHEDULE 9

1. Every person who has made an application to the Kennel Union of Southern Africa for the registration or transfer of a dog, registration of an Affix, entered, exhibited or handled a dog, officiated, judged or taken part in any Show held under the Kennel Union Licence, holds membership, is a registered owner, or holds membership of any club affiliated to the Kennel Union shall be bound to this Kennel Union Code of Ethics relating to responsible dog ownership including the keeping, welfare, breeding, selling and disposing of dogs as detailed in Regulation 2 below.
2. Every person designated in Regulation 1 above pledges in respect of any dog or dogs which at any time they may have under their control that they will:
2.1 ensure that at all times such dogs are properly housed, watered, exercised and will receive Veterinary attention from a qualified person, as and when required;
2.2 provide adequate shelter for any dog/s kept outside the house or premises;
2.3 ensure that the exercise area for such dogs be of sufficient size for the movement of such dog/s and to have the exercise area/s fenced or walled so as to restrict the movement of such dog/s to their property and that the exercise area is kept clean;
2.4 ensure that correct control is exercised with regard to Municipal Meter Readers, Postmen etc, whilst recognising at the same time that such dog is there to protect the owners and their property;
2.5 ensure that such dog/s does not cause a public nuisance to any neighbour;
2.6 not allow such dogs to roam at large, keep their dogs on a lead, and under effective control, in all Public spaces, except those specially designated where the dogs must be trained to return on command;
2.7 clean up after such dogs according to Municipal Regulations in any Public place or place where they are being exhibited or exercised;
2.8 not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise or mislead any person regarding the performance and/or quality or health of any dog;
2.9 ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from them clearly understand their responsibilities for the care and welfare of such dogs and they, the new owners, have the time and facilities to undertake their obligations as laid down in this Code of Ethics;
2.10 provide to all persons acquiring dogs from them, whether by sale or gift or some other means, written details of all dietary and immunization requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and responsible dog ownership;
2.11 ensure that the correct inoculations, as required by law, are administered at the proper time;
2.12 ensure that prompt qualified medical attention is administered should they become sick or injured;
2.13 not knowingly permit any purebred dogs, registered on the Breed register to mate with a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred or to an unregistered dog of the same breed;
2.14 ensure that no puppy bred by him is released on sale to a purchaser until it has reached a minimum age of six (6) weeks from date of birth;
2.15 breed only for the purpose of improving the breed;
2.16 not knowingly sell any dog directly to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow any dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind;
2.17 ensure that when selling or transferring a dog that, when available, the necessary signed document/s be provided to the purchaser or transferee;
2.18 ensure that no dog kept by them will have its ears cropped;
2.19 bring to the attention of the appropriate authority cases of alleged fraud, dishonesty, cruelty or neglect and not commit such offences themselves;
2.20 will not engage in dog fighting;
2.21 any person or persons as designated in Regulation one (1) of this Schedule who fails to observe any of the provisions of the Code of Ethics as detailed in Regulation two (2) of this Schedule 9 resulting in a judgement against such person or persons in a Court of Law, may be dealt with in terms of the KUSA Disciplinary Rules Schedule 1.
3. The provisions of Schedule 2 Regulation 12.2 shall apply to any person or persons who breeds from any bitch in their ownership before it is twelve (12) months of age.

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        KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENTS AND         

RETURNS TO BE SENT TO THE SECRETARY (1989) (Updated Fedco 05-07)

SCHEDULE 8

For the guidance of Club Secretaries and other persons, notification is given that those documents specified in the first column shall be sent to the Secretary within the time limitation specified in the second column, namely:

1. CLUB AFFAIRS  -   LATEST TIME REQUIRED
1.2.1. Annual Affiliation Fees in terms of Schedule 7   - On or before 1 September
1.2.2. Minutes of every Annual General Meeting and   - Within 30 days of meeting any Special General Meeting together with attendance register
1.3. One copy of annual audited accounts of income  - Once in each calendar year Expenditure and Club Balance Sheet (Usually with AGM Minutes)

2. CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS   -  LATEST TIME REQUIRED
2.1 Application for Championship Show  -  6 months before Show Date
2.2 Draft Championship Show Schedule for approval   -  6 months before Show Date
2.3 Championship Show Licence Fee in terms of 6 months before Show Date Schedule 7
2.4 Application for approval of Championship Show Judges   -  6 months before Show Date resident abroad
2.5 Signed contracts from all proposed Championship   -  6 months before Show Date Show Judges
2.6 Approved Championship Show Schedule   - 24 hours after issue to public
2.7 Return of Championship Show Entries and 10 working days after close of Show Entry Fees in terms of Schedule 7
2.8 Official Show Catalogue containing all entries 10 working days after close of Show and awards
2.9 Any Show entry form, Judges Sheets/Books When called upon by the Secretary subject to time retention by Club Secretaries not exceeding 12 months from date of Show

3. QUALIFYING SHOWS WHEN REQUIRED
3.1 Application for Qualifying Show Licence 6 months before Show date
3.2 Qualifying Show Licence fee in terms of Schedule 7 6 months before Show date
3.3 Qualifying Show Draft Schedule for approval 6 months before Show date
3.4 Application for approval of Show Judges 6 months before Show date resident abroad
3.5 Signed contracts from all proposed Judges 6 months before Show Date
3.6 Approved Qualifying Show Schedule 24 hours after issue to public
3.7 Return of Qualifying Show Entries and 10 working days after close of Show
Entry fees in terms of Schedule 3.8 Official Show Catalogue containing all entries and awards 10 working days after close of Show
3.9 Any Show entry form, Judges Sheets/Books . When called upon by the Secretary subject to time retention not exceeding 12 months from date of Show.

4. NON-CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS WHEN REQUIRED
4.1 Application for Non-Championship Show Licence, 3 months before Show date Draft Schedule and signed contracts from proposed Show Judge/s
4.2 Non-Championship Show Licence fee in terms of Schedule 3 months before Show date
4.3 Return of Non-Championship Show Judges, giving names and addresses of each Judge and Breeds/Groups/Events and numbers of exhibits judged by each Judge and in terms of Schedule 7 entry fees for each dog entered 14 days after close of Show

5. PENALTIES
Any Club which fails to submit a Return in terms of this Schedule 8 shall pay a penalty as specified in terms of Schedule 7.

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         KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA SUBSCRIPTIONS AND FEES          

(Updated)

SCHEDULE 7

Regulation 1:
Fees shall be set by the Federal Council for the subjects noted below:
1.1. Membership
1.2. Registration
1.3. Cancellation of Certificates
1.4. Transfers
1.5. Rectification and/or Rejection
1.6. Change of Common Name
1.7. Affixes
1.8. Pedigrees
1.9. Clearance Certificates for foreign registered dogs
1.10. Search Fees
1.11. Championship Status
1.12. Affiliation Fees
1.13. Licence Fees
1.14. Show Entry Fees
1.15. Penalty Fees
1.16. Complaint Deposit
1.17. Annual Premium for KUSA Public Liability Insurance
1.18. Special Events Schedules

Any change of fees will normally come into effect on the first day of the second month following a Federal Council Meeting. Should any change to fees be urgently required due to increase or decreases in outside services, materials or any other outside cause, the Federal Council may, on a two-thirds affirmative vote taken by telephone, e-mail or telefax, authorise an immediate increase or decrease. Such increase or decrease to be confirmed at the next regular meeting of the Federal Council.

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         KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGULATIONS FOR PERMANENT         

SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE FEDERAL COUNCIL/E EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (1989)

(Updated FEDCO 05/10)

SCHEDULE 6A

1. Permanent Sub-Committees of the Federal Council/Executive Committee, established for better administration by the Federal Council in terms of Article 18.2 of the Constitution, shall consist of those following. Without limiting the generality thereof, each Sub-Committees duties and powers shall be as referred to herein.

1.1 The Disciplinary Sub-Committee shall be responsible for the implementation of Kennel Union Disciplinary Rules and the observance thereof. It shall be empowered to carry out all those functions specially reserved to it in terms of the Disciplinary Rules Schedule 1.

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KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGULATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(Updated)

SCHEDULE 6

In pursuance of Article 6 of the Constitution the Executive Committee established in terms of Article 14.1 shall be responsible for all matters referred to it in terms of the Articles and Schedules of The Kennel Union Constitution and those arising from the Official Department of Office Administration of The Kennel Union. Without limiting the generality thereof, the Executive Committee shall be empowered to instruct the Secretary or his duly appointed Deputy to adopt all such resolutions and instructions as may be issued, from time to time, by the Federal Council in terms of the powers and functions conferred upon it by the said Article 6 of the Constitution and all such procedures and measures necessary for the improvement and greater efficiency of the services provided by The Kennel Union.

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KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA THE ADDITION OF THE ENDURANCE TEST 

AND COMPANION DOG (AD) (Ausdauerpruefung)
SCHEDULE 5P

A) General

1. Purpose 
The endurance test shall provide evidence that the dog is able to perform physical exertion of a certain degree without afterwards manifesting substantial symptoms of fatigue. The required strain on the physical condition of the dog can only come from running exercises. This we know places increased demands on the inner organs, especially the heart and lungs and likewise on the organs of movement themselves. It also tests other characteristics, such as vitality and toughness. The ability to endure must be regarded as evidence of physical health and the presence of desired characteristics. Both are prerequisites for pursuing sport with the dog.

2. Application
The endurance test can only be held by an KUSA affiliated member club in good standing. It is subject to trial/show date and license approval as defined in Schedule 3 and 4, the endurance test is to be carried out only in the early morning or late afternoon hours before 8am or after 5pm. The outside may not be above 20C. The entry of the dog must occur in writing to the event holding club. If, during the course of an endurance test, it should happen that a handler or his dog should sustain a physical injury, neither the organizing club nor the organization can be held legally liable for this.

3. Admittance of the Dog
The minimum age for admission [to an AD] is 14 months; the maximum age for admission is 7 years. A single judge is authorized to test a maximum of 20 dogs; if there are more than 20 dogs, a second judge must be consulted. Dogs must be completely healthy, as well as in superb condition. Sick dogs, dogs without sufficient strength, bitches in heat, and pregnant or nursing bitches may not be admitted at the discretion of the show manager and / or officiating vet. At the beginning of the test, after being called, the participants prepare themselves for the ID check. All participants must announce to the judge their names and the names of their dogs. The judge, together with the show manager, must be satisfied that the dog is in good condition. Dogs which give an impression of tiredness are to be disqualified from participating. The handler must behave in a sportsmanlike manner during the test. A participant can be disqualified from the trial for willful violation of the regulations. The decision in every case rests with the judge; it is not contestable.

4. The Evaluation
Points and ratings reports are not awarded, but only "Passed" or "Failed". With "Passed", the title "AD" will be awarded.

5. Terrain
As much as possible, the test shall be held on streets and paths of differing composition. Asphalted, paved and unpaved streets and paths are suitable.

6. Judge
The judging of a Endurance Test (AD) will be carried out by an IPO judge, currently on the KUSA Register for Judges (IPO) who shall be permanently domiciled in the KUSA area of jurisdiction, be a member of the Kennel Union in good standing, both at the time of accepting an invitation and undertaking an appointment. No mandatory intervals are required between judging appointments.

7. Veterinary Surgeon
A qualified Veterinarian shall be appointed, he/she shall be present at all tests and advise whether or not a test should be terminated. He/she is to examine each dog at every break and ensure that the test is not detrimental to the health of the animal. He/she shall also be available should any animal require veterinary attention.

B) Holding the Endurance Test
Completion of a distance of 5 km [3.1 miles] (small dogs), 10 km [6.2 miles] (medium size dogs) and 20 km [12.4 miles] (large dogs) at a pace of 10 to 15 km/hour [6.2 to 9.3 miles per hour] for the small (up to 35 cm [13.65 inches] at the withers) and middle size dogs (up to 50 cm [19.5 inches] at the withers) and 12 to 15 km/hour [7.4 to 9.3 miles per hour] for all large dogs [all dogs over 50 cm].

1. Moving Exercise
The dog must run accordingly on lead (in accordance with street traffic rules) on the right side of the handler at a normal trot next to the bike (mountain and cross country bikes and racing bikes are not allowed). A hurried pace is to be avoided. The line must be held at an appropriate length so that the dog has the possibility to adapt his pace to the speed. Light pulling on the line (forging) is not incorrect; however, constant lagging behind of the dog is. After the medium sized and large dogs have completed 8 km [5 miles], there is a 15 minute break. During this time, the judge is to observe the dogs for possible signs of fatigue (With the assistance and input from a qualified onsite Veterinarian). Severely fatigued dogs are to be disqualified from further testing. After the first break, the larger dogs travel an additional 7 km [4.3 miles] before there is then a 20 minute break during which they are given the chance to exercise freely and unrestricted. Shortly before continuing the moving exercise, the judge checks the dogs for signs of fatigue or sore paws (With the assistance and input from a qualified onsite Veterinarian). Severely fatigued dogs, or whose paws are sore, must be disqualified from further running of the test. After completion of the running exercise, there is an additional 15 minute break. Here again, the dogs are checked for signs of severe fatigue and possible sore paws (With the assistance and input from a qualified onsite Veterinarian). The judge and Show Manager shall accompany the dogs, if possible on bikes, but they can also follow in a car. Notes on the dogs are to be recorded. It is necessary for a car to follow the participants so that dogs in which weaknesses or injuries are perceived can be transported in the car. Valid as failing the test is if dogs are lacking in toughness or show no signs of vitality, show unusual signs of fatigue and cannot keep up with the minimum assigned pace, but consume considerably more time. For these dogs, the test is concluded according to the distance guidelines after 3 km [1.9 miles], 7 km [4.3 miles] (small and medium sized dogs) and 12 km [7.4 miles] (large dogs).

2. Obedience
After concluding the running exercise, at the judge's instructions, the handler, with his dog at heel, has to take up position. After being called, every participant, with his dog, has to show obedience exercises appropriate to the training level of the dog. The exercises can be shown on a loose lead.

PLEASE NOTE!
The Show Manager must so establish the meeting place (departure point) of the trial participants that, as far as possible, the drive is the same for everyone. This should prevent dogs which are traveling greater distances from being additionally burdened. Before the beginning of the AD test, all dogs are to be given sufficient opportunity to relieve themselves. It is absolutely forbidden to take alcohol during the test or in the breaks.

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KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA 

BASIC WORKING/BEHAVIOUR TEST (BH) (Begleithund)
SCHEDULE 5N

1. Rules
All trials and competitions are subject to the principles of sportsmanship with regard to performance and
behaviour of participants. The type of performance and the judging of it are exactly specified in the following. The rules are binding for all parties and all participants have to fulfil the identical requirements.
The result of the test is to be recorded in the appropriate scorebook. The test can only be held by an KUSA affiliated member club in good standing. It is subject to trial/show date and license approval as defined in Schedule 3 and 4.

2. General Regulations
Dogs of all breeds and sizes are permitted. The minimum age for dogs to participate in a BH test is 15 months. In order to be able to hold a BH test, there must be a minimum of 4 dogs participating in the trial.

3. Judge
The judging of the Begleithund (BH) will be carried out by an IPO judge, currently on the KUSA Register for Judges (IPO) who shall be permanently domiciled in the KUSA area of jurisdiction, be a member of the Kennel Union in good standing, both at the time of accepting an invitation and undertaking an appointment. No mandatory intervals are required between judging appointments.

4. Impartiality [Temperament] Test
Before admittance to the BH test, all dogs entered are to undergo a temperament test, in which the
identity of the dog is confirmed through checking of the microchip number. Dogs that are not identifiable are not entitled to start in a trial. Evaluating the dog's temperament also occurs during the entire trial. Dogs that do not pass the temperament test are prohibited from further participation in the trial. If, during the course of the trial, a dog shows defects of character, even if it passed the first temperament test, the judge may disqualify the dog from the trial and enter into the scorebook the note, "Temperament Test/Behaviour Test failed".

5. Evaluation
Dogs which do not achieve 70% of the required points in Part A will not be permitted to participate in the Traffic Portion of the test. At the end of the trial no point score is given by the judge but rather only a rating of Passed or Failed. The trial is passed if 70% of the attainable points are earned in Part A and in Part B the judge considers the exercises as performed satisfactorily. A BH test may be repeated at any time. The outcome of each trial is recorded in the scorebook irrespective of the outcome.

A) Begleithund Test on the Training Field
Total Points: 60
Each individual exercise begins and ends with the basic position. The dog sits directly next to its handler on the left side with its right shoulder at the handler's knee. Assuming the basic position is allowed only once at the beginning of each exercise. The handler is to stand in the basic position in a sportsmanlike manner. Standing straddle-legged is not permitted. The basic position at the end of an exercise can be the start position of the following exercise. Handler help is not permitted and if used, results in point deductions. Carrying something to motivate the dog, such as a toy, is not permitted. If a handler cannot perform an exercise correctly because of a physical disability, the judge must be informed of this prior to the beginning of the trial. If a handler's disability doesn't allow the dog to heel on the left side, the dog
may heel in a comparable position on the handler's right side. The judge gives the command to begin each exercise. Everything else, such as the turns, halts, changes of pace, etc., is carried out without direction from the judge. However, it is permitted for the handler to request these directions from the judge. Praising the dog is permitted at the end of each exercise. Afterwards, the handler may take a new basic position. Between praising the dog and new start there should be a distinct pause (about 3 seconds).
The dog must remain at heel between exercises.

1. On Lead Heeling (15 points)
Command: "Heel" ("Fuß")
From the basic position at the command "Heel" ("Fuß"), the on-lead dog, wearing an animal rights approved collar or harness, follows the handler gladly. The lead may not be on the live ring of the collar. At the beginning of the exercise, the dog and handler walk 40 to 50 paces straight ahead without stopping, perform an about turn and after 10 to 15 paces, show the fast and then slow paces of a minimum of about 10 paces. At a normal pace, they are then to execute a minimum of a right, a left and an about turn. The dog must stay with its shoulder at knee level on the left side of the handler. It must neither forge, lag or go sideways. The about turn is to be shown by the handler as a left about turn.
The command "Heel" ("Fuß") is permitted only when starting from the basic position and at the changes of pace. When the handler halts, the dog should sit quickly without help from the handler. The handler may not at this point change the basic position and especially may not move to the dog if it's sitting apart from the handler. During the heeling routine, the lead should be held in the left hand and must hang loose. At the direction of the judge, the handler and dog go through a group of a minimum of 4 people. The handler must halt at least once in the group. The group is to move randomly. Lagging, forging or deviating to the side by the dog while heeling, as well as pausing on the turns by the handler, is incorrect.

Group
The heeling through the moving group is to be shown both on and off lead. While heeling in the group, a minimum of once around a person to the left and once to the right (for example, in the form of a figure "8") is to be performed. Once during each pass through the group, the handler must halt near a person. The judge may require the handler to repeat the exercise. Praising the dog is permitted only in the final basic position after leaving the group.

About Turns (180°)
Two types of about turns are permitted, but they both must performed as left about turns. When carrying out the about turn, the dog can either go around the handler or the about turn is performed with the handler as a left turn. (The dog stays on the left side of the handler.)

2. Off Lead Heeling (15 Points)
Command: "Heel" ("Fuß")
At the direction of the judge, the lead is removed while the dog is in the basic position. The handler
hangs the lead over the shoulder or sticks it in his/her pocket. (In both cases, the lead goes on the side
opposite from the dog, either over the left shoulder with the snap on the right side or in the right sidepocket.) The team returns immediately through the group with the dog off lead, halting at least once in the group. After leaving the group, the handler briefly takes the basic position and then begins the off-lead heeling routine comparable to Exercise 1.

3. Sit Out of Motion Exercise (10 points)

Command: "Sit" ("Sitz")
From the basic position and with the dog heeling off lead, the handler walks straight ahead. After a minimum of 10 paces and on the command "Sit" ("Sitz"), the dog must quickly sit, without the handler pausing or looking back. After an additional 30 paces, the handler stops and immediately turns towards the dog. At the direction of the judge, the handler returns to the dog and takes the basic position on the right side [of the dog]. If the dog stands or lies down instead of sits, there will be a deduction of 5 points.

4. Down Out of Motion with Recall (10 points)
Commands: "Down" ("Platz"), "Here/Come" ("Hier/Komm"), "Heel" ("Fuß")
From the basic position the handler gives the command "Heel" ("Fuß") and walks straight ahead. After a minimum of 10 paces and on the command "Down" ("Platz"), the dog must quickly lie down. Without other influence on the dog and without turning around, the handler walks straight ahead another 30 paces, turns immediately towards the dog and stops. At the direction of the judge, the handler calls the
dog. The dog should run to the handler quickly and happily and sit in front. At the command, "Heel" ("Fuß"), the dog sits next to the handler. If the dog stands or sits, but the recall is perfect, 5 points will be deducted.

5. Down Under Distraction (10 points)
Commands: "Down" ("Platz"), "Sit" ("Sitz")
At the beginning of the obedience performance of the other dog, the handler downs the dog from the basic position at a place designated by the judge without leaving the lead or any type of article with the dog. The handler goes 30 paces away and stands at this distance with his/her back to the dog. During the Down, the dog must remain lying calmly. At the direction of the judge, the handler goes to the right side of the dog and at another judge direction, brings the dog into the basic position with the command "Sit" ("Sitz"). If the dog sits, stands or is restless, only partial points will be awarded. If the dog moves more than its own body length from the down position, the exercise is failed. Restless behavior on the part of the Handler, as well as other hidden help is incorrect. Bitches are to be downed separately, if possible. A dog which does not earn a minimum of 70% (42 points) in exercises 1 through 5 is dismissed from further participation in the trial.

B) Test in Traffic
General
The following exercises take place outside of the training field in a suitable environment. The judge along with the show manager determines where and how the exercises in the public traffic area (streets, avenues or squares) will be carried out. Public traffic may not be impeded. Because of their character, implementation of these parts of the test requires a considerable amount of time spent on them. The performance requirements may not be impaired by the superficial testing of too many dogs.
No points are awarded for the individual exercises in Part B. In order to pass these parts of the test, the total impression of the dog as it moves through traffic/the public is relevant. The exercises described in the following are suggestions and can be modified by the judge to fit the local conditions. If the judge is unsure in the rating of the dog, he is authorized to repeat the exercises or to alter them.

Order of Procedures
1. Encounter With a Group of People
At the direction of the judge and with the dog on lead, the handler walks along an assigned section of a street on the sidewalk. The judge follows the team at an appropriate distance. The dog should follow willingly on the handler's left side on a loose lead with its shoulder at the handler's knee. The dog must be indifferent to the pedestrian and motor traffic. On the way, a jogger (someone assigned to do this, not a stranger) crosses the handler's path. The dog should appear neutral and indifferent. The handler and dog walk further and enter a loose group of a minimum of 6 people, in which one person speaks to the handler and greets him/her with a handshake. At the handler's command, the dog must sit or lie next to the handler and behave calmly during the brief conversation.

2. Encounter with a Cyclist
With the dog on lead, the handler walks along a street and is next overtaken from behind by a cyclist who rings a bell while passing. At some distance away, the cyclist turns around and comes towards the dog and handler. Beside the team, the cyclist rings the bell again. The traffic pattern should be set up in such a way that the dog is between the handler and the passing cyclist. The dog should be indifferent to the bike and cyclist.

3. Encounter With Automobiles
With the dog heeling on lead, the handler and dog walk past several cars. One of the cars starts up and as they pass one of the other cars, a door is slammed. As the handler and dog walk on further, a car stops next to them. The driver rolls down the car window and asks the handler for information. At the same time the handler commands the dog to sit or lie down. The dog must appear calm and unaffected by the cars and all traffic noises.

4. Encounter With Joggers or Inline Skaters
With the dog on lead, the handler and dog walk along a quiet road. A minimum of two joggers overtakes them, without decreasing speed. Once one jogger passes, another jogger comes towards the handler and dog and runs past them without slowing down. The dog does not have to stay in heel position but may not bother either the jogger overtaking [them from behind] or the one coming towards them. During the encounters with the joggers, the handler is permitted to put the dog in a sit or down position.
Instead of the joggers, one or two inline skaters can overtake the handler and dog [from behind] and again coming towards them.

5. Encounter With Other Dogs
When being overtake by or meeting another dog with its handler, the dog has to behave in a neutral manner. The handler may repeat the command "Heel" ("Fuß") or put the dog in the sit or down position during the encounters.

6. Behavior of the Dog when tied Out briefly and Left Alone, Behavior With Regard to Animals
At the direction of the judge and with the dog on lead, the handler walks along the sidewalk of a moderately busy street. After a short distance and at the judge's instruction, the handler stops and attaches the lead to a fence, tie-out or similar. The handler goes out of sight into a business or entrance to a house. The dog may stand, sit or lie down. During the absence of the handler a passerby (someone assigned to do this) walks by with a dog on lead to the side of the dog being tested, at a distance of about 5 paces. The dog that has been left alone must remain quiet during the absence of the handler. It must allow the dog being walked by to pass without acting aggressively (without pulling strongly on the lead or persistent barking). At the judge's direction, the dog is picked up.
Remarks
It is up to the appointed judge if he/she carries out the individual exercises with each dog at the respective assigned locations or if he/she lets all candidates complete only some exercises and then find the next test site and proceed in the same way.

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    KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGULATIONS FOR FLYBALL     

SCHEDULE 5 (M)

INTRODUCTION
Flyball is essentially a spectator sport involving a team knockout competition. Informality is encouraged and maximum discretion is granted to organizers but the safety of the dogs, handlers and spectators is paramount. The main elements of the sport are good sportsmanship and fun for the dog and handler.

1. LICENSING AND SHOW REGULATIONS:
1.1 The regulations relating to licensing and to all other matters to do with shows as set out in Schedule 3 (Championship Shows), Schedule 3(A) International Dog Shows (FCI), Schedule 4 (Non-Championship Shows) and Schedule 4A (Qualifying Shows) of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA), shall apply to competition for Flyball, so far as they can be relevant to Flyball and so far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule 5(M).

2. SCOPE OF LICENCE:
2.1 A club entitled to hold a Championship Show may hold Championship Flyball competitions in conjunction with any show or separately there from but may not hold Championship Flyball competitions more than once in any one calendar year.
2.2 Any club registered with Kennel Union of Southern Africa which is eligible to hold either non-championship or championship shows may hold any part of this schedule in conjunction with such shows or separate there from.
2.3 Each Club participating in any part of this Competition shall submit a Draft Schedule under terms of Schedule 3, Regulation 5, where any part of the schedule falls under those regulations.
2.4 The choice of Flyball Competition format shall be at the discretion of the presiding Flyball Judge of the day. The format must be announced to the competing teams prior to the commencement of the competition.

3 ELIGIBILITY OF DOGS FOR COMPETITION:
3.1 Any dog may compete which is:
3.1.1 registered with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa in the Breed register, Development register or obedience and trial dog record;
3.1.2 owned by any department or service of the government of the Republic of South Africa or any other state recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa;
3.1.3 owned by a public Corporation, recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa and whose eligibility is not in conflict with the regulation hereunder described or has not been disqualified or suspended from competition by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa;
3.2 Any reference to dogs in Regulations hereunder described shall be taken to include bitches.
3.3 The dog must have a valid Flyball record card and must be over the age of fourteen (14) months to participate in any Flyball event.

4. DEFINITIONS
4.1 Runs, Heats and Races
4.1.1 Runs: One (1) dog within a heat running from the start to finish line.
4.1.2 Heats: Four (4) dogs in a team each running from the start to the finish line.
4.1.3 Races: Best of one or three heats.

4.2  Team Captain, Box Loader and Runner
4.2.1 Team Captain: A person, who may be a non-playing member nominated by the team or club which that team is representing, see regulation 11.5.2.
4.2.2 Box Loader: A person or team member who loads the balls into the Flyball machine for each dog during each Heat, regulation 10.16.1.
4.2.3 Runner: A person or team member whose purpose is to assist the team in anyway the team requires, regulation 10.16.2.

5.  COMPETING CLASSES
5.1  Competition / Regular Teams:
5.1.1  A Competition / Regular Team consists of the following:
5.1.1.1  A minimum of four dogs; not to exceed six dogs (reserves included).
5.1.1.2 Team Captain and Box Loader
5.1.1.3 Optionally a team may have a Runner and other participants in the ring to aid the team. At no  time may these optional participants interfere with the judges, the opposing team, or physically aid the dogs competing.

5.1.1.4 The jump height of this class will be determined by the size of the smallest / veteran dog in the team. (see Regulation 6 regarding measuring of dogs).
5.1.1.5 Dogs in this class will be eligible for points and titles as per Regulation 7 of this schedule.

5.2  Singles Teams:
5.2.1  A Singles Team consists of the following:
5.2.1.1  One dog and one handler.
5.2.1.2  A Box Loader.
5.2.2  This class may only be run before or after team event competition, as per the presiding judge’s decision. 
5.2.3 This class is not eligible for points and titles as per regulation 7 of this schedule. 
5.2.4  The rules of running (regulation 12 of this schedule) will be observed except that:
5.2.4.1  The handler shall choose their desired jump height (Regulation 6.2 of this schedule).
5.2.4.2  Dogs will race other dogs or be run individually. Handlers are required to indicate in advance whether  their dog/s will run against others or not.
5.2.4.3  Each dog will be given one race with three heats to set their best possible time.
5.2.4.4  Dogs will be ranked by fastest time.
5.2.4.5  Infractions will not be re-run and will result in a ‘no finish’ (NF) with no recorded time.
5.2.4.6  The heat is not awarded a win, loss or tie; only the time is recorded on the score sheet.
5.2.4.7  The fastest time of the dog for that show will be tracked by each province.
5.2.4.8  A singles dog that has participated in the singles class in at least ten (10) separate shows in a calendar year and has successfully completed at least one heat at each of those tournaments will be awarded a singles certificate and rewarded the title of Single Dog Racer – e.g. Single Dog Racer 2008. The certificate will be issued by the Provincial Flyball Sub-committee. The design of the certificate will be at the provinces discretion.

5.3  Pairs Teams:
5.3.1  A Pairs Team consists of the following:
5.3.1.1  Two dogs and two handlers.
5.3.1.2  A Box Loader.
5.3.2  This class may only be run before or after team event competition, as per the judge’s decision.
5.3.3  This class is not eligible for titles as per regulation 7 of this schedule. 
5.3.4  The rules of running (regulation 12 of schedule) will be observed except that:
5.3.4.1  Pair’s team shall choose their desired jump height (Regulation 6.2 of this schedule).
5.3.4.2  Pair’s teams shall race other teams.
5.3.4.3  Each team will be given one race with three heats to set their best possible time.
5.3.4.4  Pairs teams will be ranked by fastest time.
5.3.4.5  Infractions will not be re-run and will result in a ‘no finish’ (NF) with no recorded time.
5.3.4.6  The heat is not awarded a win, loss or tie, only the time is recorded on the score sheet.
5.3.4.7  The fastest time of the pair’s team for that show will be tracked by each province.
5.3.4.8 A pairs dog that has participated in a pairs class in at least ten (10) separate shows in a calendar year and has successfully completed at least one heat at each of those tournaments will be awarded a pairs certificate and rewarded the title of Pairs Dog Racer - e.g. Pairs Dog Racer 2008. The certificate will be issued by the Provincial Flyball Sub-committee. The design of the certificate will be at the provinces discretion.
5.3.4.9 No dog will be required to remain in any one (1) Pairs Team to obtain their points and Pairs Title.

5.4  Veterans Class:
5.4.1  Dogs seven (7) years and older will be eligible for this class. 
5.4.2  Dogs in this class will be required to jump the minimum jump height, regardless the height of the  dog.
5.4.3  Dogs in this class will be eligible for points and titles as per Regulation 7 of the schedule. 
Note: all four (4) dogs in a team need to be seven (7) years and older to be eligible for points and titles as per Regulation 7 of schedule. 
5.4.4  Dogs in this class are also eligible to compete in the competition class if they choose to do so.

6.  MEASURING OF DOGS
6.1  Method of measuring
The elbow to accessory carpal bone measurement will be used to determine the height of the jumps in the competition class. The measurement is done by measuring the distance between the dogs elbow and accessory carpal bone of the dog’s front leg. (See Regulation 6.2) 
This measurement must be done by a qualified championship judge and recorded on the local provincial Flyball sub-committee data base and the dog’s record card. Where possible, when measuring  dogs it must be done on a level/ flat surface i.e. table; cement or wooden floor.

6.2

Measurement Table

7.    POINTS AND TITLES
7.1   Points:
Points towards Flyball titles may be gained at championship shows providing a minimum of three (3) teams have entered and compete or non championship shows providing a minimum of two (2) teams have entered and compete.
Points are awarded to each team in accordance with best time achieved. 
One (1) bonus point will be awarded for consistency if a team runs two (2) heats clear in a competition.        
           
Points are awarded as follows:

       KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGULATIONS FOR THE FLYBALL       

CHAMPIONSHIPS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Schedule 5(M), Appendix A

1. LICENSING & SHOW REGULATIONS

1.1 The Regulations relating to licensing and other matters to do with Shows, as set out in Schedule 3 Regulations for Championship Shows and Schedule 4 Regulations for Non-Championship Shows of the Constitution of The Kennel Union of Southern Africa shall apply to this Competition so far as they can be relevant to the Flyball Championship of Southern Africa Competition and so far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule 5M (A).

1.2 The Regulations, as set in Schedule 5M Flyball of The Kennel Union Constitution, shall apply to this Competition mutatis mutandis.

2. SCOPE OF THE LICENCE

2.1 A Club which is qualified to hold a Championship Show in the year in which it is intended to hold the Flyball Championship of Southern Africa, may hold the event named in this Schedule in conjunction with such Championship Show or separate therefrom.

2.2 Each Club participating in any part of this Competition shall submit a Draft Schedule under the terms of Schedule 3 Regulation 5.

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETITION

3.1 All dogs must be on a Kennel Union Register or Record or be registered with an organisation in reciprocity with or which there is a written agreement with KUSA.

4. HOST CLUBS

Until or unless this Schedule 5M (A) is amended or altered, the Host Clubs for this event are designated as:

4.1 Any affiliated Club in any participating Province which is qualified to host any of the events covered by this Schedule.

5. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY

5.1 Each Province, (Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal, Free State, Eastern Province and Western Province) is to organize their own Qualifying rounds.

5.2 Each Province is eligible to send two (2) teams, including Gauteng (NAPC and DOGSPC). This is to ensure that the competition is completed timeously.

6. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

6.1 Entry closing date for the Championships shall be published by the individual Club to whom a licence is issued by the Provincial or Liaison Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.

6.2 Entry fees, which shall cover the Championships, shall be charged by the Club holding the event.

6.3 As the Flyball Championship of the Year is a prestige event, all competitors at the event will be required to dress as follows:

6.3.1 Competitors will be required to wear a T-shirt, (when the event is sponsored, and if required by the Sponsor, a T-shirt supplied by him shall be worn), and either fitted slacks or track suit pants of their own in good order.

6.4 It is a condition of entry that competitors may not use their dogs for advertising without the prior permission of the Sponsor in writing.

7. JUDGING

7.1 The events will be judged by Judges who are qualified to judge Flyball in terms of the Regulations of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa and whose names shall be published in the Schedule of the Clubs holding the event.

7.2 The Championships will be run as a Round Robin competition, in accordance to Schedule 5M.

8. PRIZES AND AWARDS

8.1 In all sections of this Competition the Sponsor/s will provide prizes, as determined by themselves and not in contravention of Schedule 3 Regulation 29.1 of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, and details of such prizes shall be published in the Schedule relating to each event.

8.2 Trophies may be awarded for the Championships but it should not be taken that any such trophies will be offered or awarded.

8.2.1 The Flyball Championships of Southern Africa will be awarded to the winners of the Championship Competition.

8.2.2 The winners will be eligible to represent South Africa and the Kennel Union of Southern Africa in any international event that the Kennel Union of Southern Africa deems a recognised event.

8.2.3 The Flyball Championship of Southern Africa Trophies are perpetual Challenge Trophies and may never be won outright. A miniature of the Trophy will be presented to the winner team members to retain in their own possession.

9. SPONSORSHIP

The event may be sponsored permanently or on an annual basis by any organisation acceptable to both the Federal Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa and the Host Club. In years when the event is sponsored, the title may be preceded by the name of the Sponsor. Should either Club or Sponsor wish to disassociate themselves with the event, this
may not be done so as to prejudice the holding of the event in that year or any succeeding years. For this reason a contract must be drawn up between the Club and any Sponsor establishing the rights and obligations of both should either or both wish to withdraw from association with this Competition.

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Fedco 05-2012/NP/Updated 18.12.2012
Most recent changes to this Schedule has an effective date of 01.01.2013

                      KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA                              

REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY CLASSES

SCHEDULE 5(L)

SCHEDULE 5(L)

INTRODUCTION

Agility is a dog competition open to all dogs. The idea is to have them negotiate a variety of obstacles to assess and enhance their intelligence and agility. It is an educational and sporting activity intended to improve the dog’s integration into society. 
The sport requires good rapport between dog and handler which will result in perfect understanding. Competitors therefore must be familiar with elementary training and basic obedience. 
Anything referring to Agility will also refer to Non-Contact Agility unless otherwise stated in the schedule.

1. REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY 
1.1 Licensing and Show Rules 
The Regulations relating to licensing and to all other matters to do with shows as set out in Schedule 3 (Championship Shows), Schedule 3(A) International Dog Shows (FCI) and Schedule 4 (Non-Championship Shows) of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa shall apply to competition for Agility Shows so far as they can be relevant to Agility Shows and so far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule 5(L).

1.2 Scope of Licence 
Any club affiliated to the Kennel Union of Southern Africa and is eligible to hold either Non-Championship or Championship shows may apply for and be issued with a Licence to hold Agility Classes with any show or separately there from, but may not hold Championship Agility Classes more than once in any one (1) calendar year.

1.3 Agility Certificates 
A KUSA Agility Qualifying Certificate, in each size provided for in these Regulations will be awarded at Championship Shows in Agility 3 to dogs with clear rounds, provided that a minimum of one (1) dog has competed. The Qualifying Certificates go to the dog/dogs with the fastest clear round in accordance with the table in regulation 1.3.1

1.3.1 The number of Qualifying Certificates to be awarded as per the following table: 
 
Number of Dogs    Number of QC.s 
One(1) to Fifteen (15)    One (1) 
Sixteen (16) to Thirty (30)    Two (2)
Thirty one (31) and above     Three (3)

A Winners Qualifying Certificate will be awarded to the first placed dog, a Qualifying certificate will be awarded to the second and third placed dogs, with their placing endorsed thereon, where applicable.

1.4 Qualification 
1.4.1 In all Agility tests a Qualification shall only be gained if the dog completes the Agility round without accumulating any faults. 
1.4.2 Total penalty. means the sum of all the faults allotted on the obstacles and the faults for exceeding the Standard Course Time (SCT) (see Regulation 6.1.1).

1.5 Champion Status 
A dog awarded three (3) Agility Qualifying Certificates in Agility 3 at Championship Shows, in any one (1) size category, each by a different Judge, will qualify as an Agility Champion and a KUSA Certificate to this effect will be issued. Effective date 1st January 2000

1.5.1 Grand Champion 
A dog awarded fifteen (15) Agility Qualifying Certificates in Contact or Non-contact respectively will qualify as a Grand Champion and shall be issued with a KUSA certificate to that effect.

i.e.: Grand Champion – Contact 
Grand Champion – Non contact

Note: Subject to the restrictions contained in Reg.1.4.1, all qualifications gained may be counted towards Grand Championship status which is effective from 1 April 2010.

1.6 Registering and Eligibility of Dogs for Competition 
1.6.1 Championship and Non-Championship Shows 
1.6.1.1 All dogs must be on a Kennel Union Register or Record or be registered with an organisation in reciprocity with or which there is a written agreement with KUSA. 
1.6.1.2 All dogs must be eighteen (18) months of age or over on the first day of the show. 
1.6.1.3 Foreign handlers/dogs must show they are a member of and their dogs registered with a national canine organisation affiliated to the FCI or with whom the Kennel Union has a reciprocal agreement with and that they compete in their country of permanent residence and are able to produce a Record Card or Book to prove this. 
All foreign dogs shall be tattooed or micro chipped. This would include any South African owned dog participating in the Agility World Championships. 
1.6.1.4 All competitors must possess a Record Card in which competition results are recorded. 
1.6.2     No dog or person entering Agility Shows shall be under suspension or disqualification by KUSA or any organisation with which it is in reciprocity or with whom KUSA has a written agreement. 
1.6.3     Not for Competition (NFC)
1.6.3.1 Handlers may enter their dogs as “Not for Competition” (N.F.C.) at Non Championship Shows only. The dog entered as ‘NFC’ should be clearly marked on the entry and score sheet. The handler and will be allowed in the ring for the maximum course.
1.6.3.2 No dispensation in respect of Regulation 4.7 Discipline of Dogs shall be permitted. Dispensations in respect of Regulations 4.8 Practice and 4.9 Rewarding of Dogs are allowed. The dog may not be rewarded with food in the ring. The handler and dog will run last in their respective class.
1.6.3.3 Dispensations allowing a competitor to compete in a lower height than eligible may be permitted but not to compete in a higher height than eligible. Dispensations allowing a competitor to compete in a lower class than eligible may be permitted but not to compete in a higher class than eligible.
1.6.3.4 ‘NFC’ entries shall be identified by the judge/scribe to the other competitors when the handler enters the ring and shall not be marked or be eligible for prizes or qualifications.

2. TYPES OF AGILITY CATEGORIES 
2.1 Three (3) categories exist: 
2.1.1 The “S” (Small) category: For dogs measuring less than 35cm at the withers 
2.1.2 The “M”(Medium) category: For dogs measuring 35cm or more and less than 43cm at the withers 
The “L” (Large) category: For dogs measuring 43cm or more at the withers. 
2.1.3 Dogs may only jump in their own category. 
The obstacles must meet the specifications defined for each category 
2.1.4 Dogs close in size to the limits of “S, M or L” will be required to be measured to determine the height at the withers. Dogs may be re-measured at any time and if such dog is re-classified into the next category, any Certificates won in the previous category do not count towards Championship status in the new category. The dog’s Record Card must be endorsed that it is no longer in the previous category. 
2.1.5 Prior to entering an Agility Event for the first time, the handler shall produce his dog’s Registration Certificate to prove age. Any dog whose size is close to the limit “S, M or L” shall be measured by the Agility Judge of the day on a flat level surface and have the relevant Record Card signed and filled in if the Dog is 42.99cm or less at the withers.

2.2 Levels of Agility classes 
2.2.1 Any dog which has been placed three (3) times in any of the first three places in Agility 1 with a clear round in either a Championship or Non-Championship show, must then advance to Agility 2. 
2.2.2 A dog shall remain in Agility 2 until it has been placed three (3) times in any of the first three places, with a clear round at either Championship or Non-Championship shows. It must then advance to Agility 3 
2.2.3 Qualifications gained at events held in terms of Schedule 5D Regulations for Dog Jumping do not count towards any qualification in Agility. 
2.3     No dog that has qualified out of a class or category may enter that class or category again. 
2.4     At the conclusion of the judging of a class, it is the responsibility of the Judge of that class to enter in each dog’s Record Card particulars of the show with details of marks scored, appropriate placing and certificates awarded when such information is relevant to the dog’s eligibility to compete in a higher class or to the dog’s achieving Champion status.

2.5 Show Entries 
2.5.1 It is permissible to enter a dog for competition in an Agility Class in anticipation of the dog qualifying to compete in that class at a previous show, provided that the entry is made in accordance with these Regulations and that the dog qualifies prior to the day of the show. 
2.5.2 It is permissible for a dog to partake in a higher class than the class entered in advance of a show, provided that the dog has qualified out of the lower Class prior to the show.

2.6 Training and Qualification of Judges and course designers 
2.6.1 Persons wishing to become Agility Judges should make application in writing to the Agility Sub-Committee of the Provincial area in which they normally reside. In areas where there is no Provincial Council, application should be made direct to KUSA. 
2.6.1.1 Such application should provide proof that the applicant has acted as an Official (Steward, Marshall, Timekeeper, Scribe, Scorer) or Competitor at Agility Shows for not less than One (1) Calendar year. 
2.6.1.2 Once a person has been accepted by his Provincial Council Sub-Committee or by KUSA, before he may accept an Agility 1 Non-Championship Show appointment, he must attend a course and achieve the required pass rate in all elements of the course as stated in Regulations 2.6.1.3 to 2.6.1.7. 
2.6.1.3 A Candidate Judge shall attend a course which shall cover the Rules and Regulations (Schedule 5L) judging techniques and course design. This course shall be run by three (3) Championship show Agility judges. On completion of the course, the Candidate Judge shall then take an Examination and a Practical test which shall consists of the following: 
2.6.1.4 A written Examination on KUSA Rules and Regulations. (Unless previously done) 
2.6.1.5 An oral or written Examination on the Agility Schedule and judging techniques. 
2.6.1.6 Design an Agility 1 or 2 and an Agility 3 course (the decision whether Agility 1, 2 or 3 to be left to the discretion of the examiners.) 
2.6.1.7 Practical judging of five dogs competing a full round of either Agility 1, 2 or 3 (at the discretion of the examiners) The design of the course for the practical examination will be undertaken by the examiners and not by the Candidate judges. 
2.6.1.8 Once a Candidate Judge has successfully passed the examination, he/she will be required to judge three (3) Non-Championship Shows at which a minimum of six (6) dogs shall be present and exhibited. The Provincial Council Agility sub-committee will arrange for each judging appointment carried out by the Candidate judge to be observed by a qualified Agility 3 judge who will report back to the Provincial Council Agility sub-committee and endorse the Candidate judge’s Record Card if passed.
2.6.1.9 Once all the requirements set out in 2.6.1.2 to 2.6.1.8 inclusive have been met and the Candidate Judge’s Record Card has been endorsed by the Agility Test Judges, such Record Card will be sent to KUSA who in turn will issue an Agility Judges Licence to that Judge and thereafter that judge will be able to judge at Championship Show level. 
2.6.1.10 In the event of a judge not judging for a period of two (2) calendar years or more such judge may not judge a Championship show but shall first judge a Non-Championship show. 
2.6.1.11 All Judges shall, if permanently domiciled in the KUSA area of jurisdiction, be members of the Kennel Union in good standing, both at the time of accepting the invitation and undertaking the appointment. 
2.6.1.12 Before approving a foreign Judge to officiate at any event held under this Schedule the Executive Committee shall be satisfied that such Judge is recognised and approved to judge such events in his country of permanent residence as it is proposed he should judge within the KUSA area of jurisdiction.  
2.6.13    A judge shall attend a refresher course at least once every two (2) years to retain their championship judging status.  Such a refresher course will be organized by the Provincial Agility Sub-Committee.

3. MANAGEMENT OF AGILITY CLASSES 
3.1 Agility Show Manager 
The management of Agility classes shall be entrusted to the Agility Show Manager who shall be appointed by the Committee of the Club holding the show.

3.2 Disputes 
3.2.1    Any disputed matter requiring a decision on the ground shall be decided by the Agility Show Manager and the Judge(s).  
3.2.2    No competitor shall impugn the decision of the Judge. The Judge’s decision is final.

3.3 Complaints 
Complaints lodged by competitors will be dealt with in accordance with the KUSA Regulations. 
3.4 Other Matters 
Any matter not provided for in these Regulations or in the Kennel Union Constitution and Schedules shall be decided upon by a simple majority of all the Judges and the Agility Show Manager. In the case of an equality of votes, the Agility 3 Judge, or if there is no Agility 3 Judge, the Agility Show Manager shall have a casting as well as a deliberative vote and the decision made shall be final. In such instances, the Agility Show Manager shall submit a written report to KUSA setting out all the details within fourteen (14) days of the close of the Show.

3.5 Officials 
The appointment of all Officials may be approved/confirmed by the Agility Sub-Committee of the local Provincial Council in conjunction with the Show Holding Club. Minimum Officials required as follows: Judge, Scribe, two (2) Timekeepers and one (1) Steward.

3.6 Misconduct at Shows 
3.6.1 Physical disciplining of a dog or serious uncontrollable behaviour of a dog at an Agility Show may be penalised at the discretion of the Agility Show Manager by excluding the dog and/or handler from further competition at the Show and/or by ordering the exhibitor of the dog to forfeit any Agility Awards, positions or qualifications gained at the Show. 
3.6.2 Harsh handling or unseemly behaviour will be severely condemned and will result in immediate elimination, independently of any complaint that could be lodged against the handler.

3.7 Number of Dogs to be Judged 
No Judge shall be required to judge more than a total of Three Hundred (300) dogs in one day. If the number of entries in Classes to be judged by one (1) person exceeds these limits, the Committee of the Club holding the Show shall appoint an extra Judge(s) and shall allocate competitors as equally as possible among the Judges by draw. If a dog which has already been awarded an Agility Qualifying Certificate, is competing in a Championship Agility 3 Show, the handler shall have the right to claim exemption from the draw if one of the additional appointed Judges is the Judge under whom the dog qualified for the award of the said certificate.

3.8 Handler of Dog 
Either the owner or deputy may handle the dog but it must be one or the other. Once the dog has commenced with the exercises, an owner must not interfere with his dog if he has deputized another person to handle it. The dog may be handled by another handler in either the contact or the non-contact round of the competition held under one licence.

3.9 Competing Dogs 
3.9.1     All dogs are eligible to enter an Agility competition unless they are: 
3.9.1.1     Pregnant bitches 
3.9.1.2     VOID
3.9.1.3     Apparently ill or hurt. 
3.9.1.4     Doped dogs 
3.9.2     Dogs coming from or going to a region infected with rabies must have a valid inoculation certificate against rabies which shall be produced to the Judge or Agility Show Manager. Any dog not possessing such a certificate shall be ineligible to compete. 
3.9.3    Bitches in season may compete at the discretion of show holding club, and such permission must be published in the Show Schedule and the Catalogue:
3.9.3.1    Their condition must be declared to the Judge at the commencement of the show
3.9.3.2    The handler must provide a mat for the bitch at the start line
3.3.9.3    The bitch must run last in its entered class

3.10 Conditions 
It is the responsibility of the Agility Show Manager and of the Judge(s) to ensure that all dogs competing in a class compete under the same conditions as far as this is practical.

3.11 Weather 
When any Agility event is held at any open air venue, it shall be at the sole discretion of the Judge whether or not competition in any Agility Class should be interrupted on account of inclement weather. Cancellation of an Agility Show shall be at the discretion of the Agility Show Manager in consultation with the Judge(s).

3.12 Starting Times 
All competitors shall be informed of the starting time for their class. Competitors and dogs in each grade shall be present at the site of the show at least thirty (30) minutes before that time. The Judge shall have discretion to postpone the starting time of a class and the draw for order of competition for a reasonable period if competitors in the class are delayed through competition elsewhere in the show falling behind schedule. Such postponement shall be made known to all competitors in the class who are present. Any competitor who is not present at the end of such postponement shall be regarded as having withdrawn from the Show and shall not be allowed to compete. The Judge has the discretion to commence a test without all competitors being present.

3.13 Order of Competition 
3.13.1 The order of competition shall be determined by a draw among competitors entered, where applicable, for that Class, supervised by the Judge or any person to whom he delegates this authority, immediately before the first exercise of the Class is due to begin. 
OR 
3.13.2 The order of competition shall be determined by a random computer draw of exhibitor numbers, where applicable, for that Class, on the day before the Show, supervised by the Judge or any person to whom he delegates his authority. In the case of Non-Championship Shows, if there are late entries (i.e.: on the day of the show), these shall run first.

3.14 Briefing of Handlers 
Before commencing the competition the Judge will brief the handlers. He may draw their attention to some of the regulations, explaining the nature of the competition, Standard Course Time, Maximum Course Time.  and the manner which the competition will be graded.

3.15 Provision of Obstacles 
The show holding club in conjunction with the Agility Sub-Committee of the local Provincial Council is responsible for the provision of obstacles, markers and similar objects which may be required in any Class for which entries are accepted. As indicated in the Schedules and Description of Exercises, the Show Holding club is responsible for ensuring that all obstacles, markers, objects and other articles to be used comply with these Regulations.

3.16 Competition by Officials at Shows 
3.16.1 A Judge at a show may not enter a dog in the same discipline (Breed, Obedience, Working Trials, IPO, Dog Jumping, Carting, Agility etc.) as that in which he is officiating. A Judge at a show may not handle a dog in any discipline on the day/s that he is officiating. 
This restriction does not apply in respect of another show held on the same day under a different licence. 
3.16.2 VOID 
3.16.3 A KUSA representative may not enter, exhibit or handle a dog registered in his name at any KUSA licensed event held at the same venue on the day that he is officiating, nor in the same Discipline held under the same licence on any day.

3.17 Catalogue Number 
A handler must display his catalogue number prominently when in the ring.

3.18 Agility Show Arenas 
3.18.1 Whether the competition is held inside or outside, the Agility Arena shall be a minimum of 24m x 40m. Within this area the ring that the course will be built in must measure at least 20 m. x 40 m.  The Agility Show Manager is responsible for the demarcation of the areas to be used for Agility Classes and is responsible for ensuring that the surface of the arenas are level and clean. (e.g.: no broken glass, nails, etc.). 
3.18.2 When two rings are used it is advisable to have a closed partition between them or a distance of approximately 10m. 
3.18.3 The perimeter of the arena must be clearly demarcated. 
 
4. JUDGING OF AGILITY CLASS 
4.1 Knowledge of the Regulations 
All handlers and Judges must have a thorough knowledge of the Regulations covering the class entered or to be judged.

4.2 Dogs Tested Separately 
The Judge must test each competing dog separately.

4.3 For safety reasons a dog is not permitted to wear a collar or lead whilst under test.

4.4 Features of Judging 
4.4.1 The purpose of Agility exercises is to demonstrate the usefulness and agility of the dog as a companion of man. Agility is meant to test the agility, obedience and fitness of the dog as well as the handler’s skill to train and direct his dog faultlessly and quickly through an obstacle course. 
4.4.2 It is the responsibility of the Judge to ensure that the exercises being performed are both interesting for spectators and worthwhile for the handler and the dog.
4.4.3 Dogs must be judged on their ability to negotiate the course as laid out and not upon their breed qualities. 
4.4.4 Standardised judging is of paramount importance. Judges must not introduce their own variations into the competition and must ensure that each handler and dog executes the various obstacles exactly as described.  Judges must adhere strictly to the Regulations. Where Federal Council has approved the appointment of a Judge whose normal permanent residence is outside the KUSA area of jurisdiction, it shall be the responsibility of the Agility Show Manager to ensure that such Judge is made familiar with and applies the Regulations and terms of this Schedule 5(L).

4.5 Interference with Competitors 
The Judge of an Agility Class shall expel from competition any dog entered contrary to Regulation 3.10 and may remove any dog which behaves in an uncontrollable manner, any handler who interferes willfully with another competitor or his dog, and may expel from competition any dog which he considers unfit to compete, or any bitch which appears so attractive to males as to be a disturbing element. In the case of doubt an official veterinarian shall be called to give his opinion but the Judge’s decision is final.

4.6 Withdrawal from Competition 
Any owner, his deputy or any handler entering or competing in an Agility Class does so at his own and the dog’s risk and the dog must compete in the Class in which it is entered, unless expelled by the Judge or excused by the Judge and Agility Show Manager.

4.7 Discipline of Dogs 
From the time the Judge takes control of assembled competitors to begin judging a class until the Judge dismisses the competitors after the results of a class have been announced, no handler in that class shall physically discipline a dog either inside or outside the arena. In the event of such physical disciplining 
occurring, or in the event of serious uncontrollable behaviour of a dog in the arena, the Judge will severely penalise the dog concerned by adding faults to the total score of the dog. In addition the Judge may, at his discretion, exclude the dog from further competition in the class.

4.8 Practice 
4.8.1 Handlers will be allowed to practice with their dogs at a show subject to the provision of paragraph 4.7 but no practice or training may take place in the ring either before the competition commences or while any class is in progress or remains uncompleted, or in such a way as to interfere with or distract competing dogs or handlers. 
4.8.2 Competitors will be allowed to walk the course but without their dogs, before the test begins and will have a minimum of five (5) minutes and a maximum of ten (10) minutes to do such, at the Judge’s discretion.

4.9 Rewarding Dogs 
Baiting, the offering of any goods, food substance or other inducement whilst in the arena attracts immediate disqualification. However, words of praise and encouragement are permitted during the competition.

4.10 Handler’s Commands 
In all classes the handler may use the dog’s “call name” and may signal without penalty. The use of any kind of manufactured whistle is prohibited.

4.11 Competitor’s Score 
As each dog completes an exercise his score for the exercise must be entered by the scorer on a score sheet and that score must be made known to the handler and to spectators before the next competitor commences. 
Scores may not be changed subsequently except to correct arithmetical errors or add faults for contravention of paragraph 3.6 or 4.7

4.12 Equal Scores 
In case of 2 (two) or more dogs having equal scores, the dog with the least amount of course faults on the course should be favoured. The time will be taken into consideration only when the total faults are the same. If by chance the total faults (course + time faults) are exactly the same after the results have been calculated according to paragraph 8.12.4 then the Judge shall have run-offs to determine the placing

4.13 Announcement of Results 
After the scores are totalled and winners decided, before announcing the placing, the Judge will inform the public as to the Standard Course Time (SCT) and the Maximum Course Time (MCT). He shall then announce the winner, any awards of Agility Qualifying Certificates, and the scores of other competitors placed.

4.14 Abnormal Circumstances 
If, in the Judge’s opinion, the dog’s performance in any exercise was prejudiced by peculiar and/or unusual circumstances, the Judge may re-judge the dog on the entire exercise.

4.15 Additional Commands 
The Judge shall position himself in the arena so as to be aware at all times of physical handling/guiding of the dog.

4.16 Adhering to Regulations 
No Judge shall require any dog or handler to do anything nor penalise a dog or handler for failing to do anything which is not required by these Regulations and the Schedule of Description of Exercises.

4.17 Judge’s Orders 
Judge’s/Steward.s orders are required to be clearly spoken to be heard by everyone following the judging.

4.18 Dogs’ Qualifying Record Cards 
No Judge shall permit a dog to compete in any class which he is judging unless the handler produces, before the start of such class, his Record Card showing that the dog is eligible to compete in that class. Judge’s endorsement on the Record Card for each qualification to be sufficient proof of eligibility for that class.

4.19 Entrants from Foreign Countries 
4.19.1 When an Agility event is a National event held in terms of Kennel Union Regulations, all entrants from outside the Kennel Union area of jurisdiction are required to obtain a Kennel Union Record Card prior to competing. The Record Card issued by KUSA shall be endorsed at the level of qualification gained outside the area of KUSA jurisdiction. In such instances, awards obtained outside the Kennel Union area of jurisdiction are invalid for the purposes of obtaining a Kennel Union Agility Championship Certificate. Record Cards shall be issued by the KUSA office in Cape Town. 
4.19.2 When an Agility event is held under FCI Regulations all exhibitors from outside the KUSA area of jurisdiction shall, prior to the start of the competition, hand to the judge, their Record Card/Results Book from their country of residence in order to verify their dog’s Agility qualifications.

4.20 Commencement of Exercise 
The handler enters the ring placing the dog in either the “Sit”, “Down” or “Stand” position behind the start line. If the dog is still on the lead then the dog’s lead and collar are removed and handed to the steward at hand. The handler is not permitted to have any object in his hands. The handler will be penalised with a fault if he crosses through the “start” line. The handler may position himself anywhere on the course and may start his dog on the Judge’s or steward’s signal. The time will commence running as soon as the dog or handler crosses through the “start” line. A variety of commands and signals are permitted during the test. The handler must ensure that the dog traverses the obstacles in the correct order, without him making any physical contact with the dog or any obstacle. The handler may not negotiate any obstacle. The test is completed and the time stopped when the dog crosses the finish line. The steward hands the lead back to the handler. The handler puts the dog back on the lead and leaves the ring.

5. SCHEDULE OF EXERCISE FOR AGILITY CLASS 
5.1 General 
5.1.1 The aim is to let the dog negotiate the course correctly and within the Standard Course Time. The SCT, however, is only a reference and speed should not be the main criterion. An Agility course is about skill, not about speed. 
5.1.2 An Agility 1 course will have a maximum of three (3) contact obstacles. A maximum of four (4) contact obstacles will be used in Agility 2 and 3 courses on the Judge’s initiative. 
5.1.2.1 No Contact obstacles nor the table will be used in Non-Contact Agility 
Weaving poles are to be negotiated only once during a test. 
5.1.4 Contact obstacles should not be the first or the last obstacle of the course.
5.1.4.1 Not applicable for Non-Contact Agility. 
5.1.5 A course is built using as many types of obstacles as possible; the manner in which the obstacles are placed determines the degree of difficulty and speed.  The dog must complete the course within a predetermined time and the obstacles must be negotiated in the correct order.  The spread jump, tyre and long jump must always be set up for a straight approach from the previous obstacle.  The tyre can only be used once.
5.1.6 The difference between Agility 1, Agility 2 and Agility 3 are: 
1.     the length of the course and its degree of difficulty 
2.     the speed chosen to determine the SCT.

5.2 Course Design 
5.2.1 The design of the course is left entirely to the Judge’s imagination, but the natural handling side must change at least twice. 
5.2.2 Before the start of a competition, the Judge will inspect the obstacles put at his disposal and when they meet the necessary standard, he will hand over his course design to the organising committee who will then set up the course. 
5.2.3 The Judge will check the course and have the length measured precisely.
5.2.4 A well designed course will allow a dog to go round easily and smoothly.
5.2.5 The aim is to obtain the correct balance between the control over the dog, avoiding faults on the obstacles and the speed with which the course is negotiated. 
5.2.6 It is advisable to change the design of the course and the position of the obstacles frequently in order to avoid any automation in the dogs. 
5.2.7 The actual length of the course for “S,M and L” will be between 100m and 200m and, will require a dog to traverse from fifteen (15) but no more than twenty two (22) obstacles including at least seven (7) jumps. (Hurdles, Wall, Tyre) A standard competition set must contain at least 14 (fourteen) hurdles 
5.2.7.1 In Non-Contact Agility a dog will be required to traverse from a minimum of twelve (12) but no more than twenty two (22) obstacles including a minimum of nine (9) jumps. 
5.2.8 Spread jumps will have a maximum width of: S-30cm, M-40cm and L 55cm. Spread jumps should not be used in Agility/Non-Contact-1.
5.2.9 VOID 
5.2.10 The distance between two consecutive obstacle ranges:
•    Small:  from 4 meters to 7 meters
•    Medium:  from 5 meters to 7 meters
•    Large: from 5 meters to 7meters
The handler should be able to pass each obstacle on both sides.
5.2.11 The first and the last obstacle must be a hurdle, the first should be a single hurdle not a spread  jump.

6. TIMING 
6.1 A course is built with obstacles, the set up of which determines the degree of difficulty and speed. The course must be completed by the dog within a predetermined time and the obstacles must be negotiated in the correct order. 
6.1.1 Determining the Standard Course Time (SCT) 
The speed in metres/seconds chosen on the course will determine the SCT. The speed chosen will depend on the standard of the competition, the degree of difficulty of the course and the surface that the dog has to run on. Small, Medium and Large dogs in each grade will run the same speed and SCT providing all height categories in each grade are running the same course with the same course length and the obstacles set at the correct heights for each height class.”

Course time in metres per second only as a guide to Judges except for Agility 3, where the minimum course time is set as stipulated below. 
Agility 1 Between 1,75 to 2,25 metres per second 
Agility 2 Between 2,25 to 2,75 metres per second 
Agility 3 Minimum of 3.5 metres per second

Non Contact Agility 1 between 2.35 to 2.75 meters per second 
Non-Contact Agility 2 between 2.75 to 3.25 meters per second 
Non-Contact Agility 3 minimum of 4 metres per second 
The SCT (in seconds) will be determined by dividing the length of the course by the chosen speed (in m/s): 
Example: A course is 160m long and the chosen speed is 4.0 m/s. The SCT will be 40 seconds (160 ÷ 4.00)

6.1.2 Determining the Maximum Course Time (MCT) 
The MCT should not be less than 1.5 times the SCT or more than 2 times the SCT.

6.1.3 Inclement Weather or Uneven Surfaces: 
Weather or surface may create unique circumstances that warrant the judge to vary the present SCT times above. These circumstances may include thick sand, intense heat, excessive rain, slippery conditions and muddy conditions. The judge may add up to 2.5 seconds to the course time. This regulation must be applied separately with respect to Contact and Non-contact Agility. i.e. the inclement weather may clear.

7. OBSTACLES 
7.1 The obstacles approved are : 
Jumps                                             Contacts                                         Others
- Hurdles                                          - See-Saw                                        - Flat Tunnel
- Viaduct or Wall                              - A Frame                                         - Tube Tunnel
- Tyre (collapsible/solid)                   - Dog Walk                                       - Weaving Poles
- Long Jump                                                                                              - Table
                                                                
7.1.1 In Non-Contact Agility the following equipment must not be used – “A” Frame, Dog Walk, See Saw, Table. 
7.2 Obstacles may, under no circumstances, be unsafe for the dogs and must comply with the following measurements and be in accordance with the enclosed drawings of Appendix “A”

7.2.1 The Hurdles 
Single 
Height: 
S:     S:         25 to 35cm 
M:             35 to 45cm 
L:                55 to 65cm 
Width:        1,20m to 1.50m

Pole size: Diameter of cross bars for all the hurdles shall be between three (3) to five (5) cm. The cross bars should have contrasting colours in at least 3 segments.
Hurdles can be set with round cross bars made of wood or safe synthetic material (metal is not allowed), panels, gates, brushes, etc.  The top cross bars must be easily displaced.
No part [cross bar holder or cups) removable or permanent, should be protruding from the upright or the wing.  The dog should not be able to go through any part of the wing.
The upright of the wing should be at least 1 m high.  The start of the taper towards the outer edge of the wing should be at least 75cm high.  The width of the wing is 40 to 60cm.
The hurdle wings must not be connected or fixed to each other.

7.2.1.2 Spread Jumps 
Two single hurdles placed together to form a double spread jump (hurdles with cross bars only). The cross bars are placed in ascending order with a difference in height of 15cm to 25cm. The highest bar is placed at the back at: 
Height: 
S:                 25 to 35cm 
M:                 35 to 45cm 
L:                 55 to 65cm 
The total width shall not exceed: 
S:                 30cm 
M:                 40cm 
L:                 55cm 
No part (pole holder or cups) removable or permanent, should be protruding from the upright or wing

7.2.2 The Wall 
Height: 
S:                 25cm to 35cm 
M:                 35 cm to 45cm        
L:                 55cm to 65cm 
Width:  Min 1.20m – Max 1.50m, and approximately 20cm thick at the bottom, and must be at least 10cm thick at the top.
The towers are part of the obstacle, should be at least 1m high, towers are not allowed to be connected or fixed to the middle panel.
The panel can have one (1) or two (2) tunnel-shaped openings. The wall should have displaceable units on the top. The shape of the units are:

7.2.3 The Table 
The Table Area:         90cm x 90cm min. - 1,20m x 1.20m max. 
Height: 
S and M:             35cm 
L:                 60cm 
The table must be stable with a non-slip surface, and the corners of the table must not be dangerous to the dog. 
An electronic timing device (audible signal after 5 seconds) must be built into or placed on the table surface except for an area 10cm wide around the top edges of the table. 
The supporting structure of the table must not prevent the dog to go under the table.  The side of the table must be of a contrasting colour than the surface of the table.

7.2.4 The Dog Walk
Height: 1.2m – 1.3m maximum
The planks should be a minimum of 3.6m and a maximum of 3.8m in length and 30cm in width.
The surface of the obstacle must be non slippery (Electronic contacts may be used at the contact areas). Each ramp should have anti-slip slats at regular intervals (about every 25cm) to avoid slipping, and making the climb easier, but not within 10cm of the start of a contact area.  These slates must be 20mm wide and 5 -10mm thick and must not have sharp edges.
The last 90cm from the bottom of each ramp should have a different colour (on the sides as well) to indicate the contact area.
The legs of the dog walk should guarantee that the structure is stable enough and they must not exceed the top level of the obstacle.  The legs and other supporting structures of the dog walk should not prevent placing the tunnel under the dog walk safely.   
The contact area is not allowed to be white, brown or black.

7.2.5 The See-Saw 
The length of the plank should be a minimum of 3.60m and a maximum of 3.80m and 30cm in width.
The height of the central bracket should be 60cm, measured from the ground to the top of the plank.
The obstacle must be stable and the surface must be non-slippery (Electronic contacts may be used at the contact areas.) However, anti-slip slats are not allowed.  The see-saw must be properly balanced (must not tip to fast or too slow) and allow the small dogs to tip it without problems.
Check: The see-saw must tip between 2 and 3 seconds when a weight of 1 kilo is placed at the center of the down contact area.  If this is not the case then adjustments must be made.
The axel of the see-saw should not be more than 10cm from the top level of the obstacle.  The contact area is not allowed to be white, brown or black.

7.2.6 The A-Frame Two (2) ramps A-shaped. 
Width: 90cm minimum which may be increased at the bottom to 1,15m. 
The apex should be: 
The frame should be opened and 1,70m high from the ground for all dogs. The length of the ramps should be between 2,65 and 2,75 m.
The surface of the obstacle must be non slippery (Electronic contacts may be used at the contact areas.)
Each ramp should have anti-slip slats at regular intervals about every 25cm to avoid slipping and making the climb easier but not within 10cm from the beginning of the contact area. These slats should be 20mm wide and 5 to 10mm thick and must not have sharp edges. 
The last 1,06m from the bottom of each ramp should have a different colour (on the sides as well) to indicate the contact area. The top of the A-frame may not present any danger to the dogs and must be covered, if necessary. The contact area is not allowed to be white, brown or black.

7.2.7 The Weaving Poles: 
Number of poles:  12
The poles are rigid and have a diameter of 3cm – 5cm. The poles are made of wood or safe synthetic material (metal is not allowed).  The height of the poles is 1m – 1.20m and they are placed 60cm apart (measure between the poles)
The legs of the weaving poles should not be in the dog’s way.  The frame should be no thicker than 8mm and no wider than 8cm.

7.2.8 The Tube tunnel: 
Diameter: 60cm. Length: from 3m to 6m. Flexible so that one or more bends can be shaped.

7.2.9 The Flat Tunnel 
It must have an entrance of rigid construction with a depth of 90cm. 
The entrance has a height of 60cm and a width of 60cm to 65cm. The surface of the entrance floor must be non slippery. The exit is made out of supple material and is from 2,5m to 3.0m long. The diameter is from 60cm to 65cm.  The entrance must be secured to prevent movement.  The leading edge must be covered with protective material. If possible the exit should be pegged down – the pegs should be no more than 50 cm apart, allowing for all sizes of dogs an easy exit.

7.2.10 The Tyre 
Aperture diameter: 45cm – 60cm
Aperture centre from the ground:  L – 80cm M and S: 55cm
The width of the ture is minimum 8cm, and maximum 18cm.
The tyre must be adjustable in height (chains or rope), fixed or rigid attachments are not allowed. The distance between the frame and the tyre must be at lest 15cm.  The bottom half of the tyre must be closed or filled for safety reasons.
The base of the obstacle shuld be approximately 1.5 x the height measured from the floor to the top edge of the tyre, in category Large.  The maximum width is 150cm.
Light material is not allowed, the obstacle must be sturdy and stable.
The tyre can be used only once in a course.

7.2.11 The Long jump: 
Two (2) to five (5) separate units comprise the long jump. The overall length is: 
S:                 40 to 50 cm, two (2) units 
M:                 70 to 90 cm, three (3) to four (4) units 
L:                 1,20 to 150m, four (4) to five (5) units 
Width of the jump:         1,20m minimum 
Height of the highest unit:     28cm 
Height of the lowest unit:     15cm 
Depth of each unit:         15cm slightly slanting. 
Units are placed in ascending order.  Corner poles with a minimum height of approx. 1,20m should be placed at all four corners. The top of these poles should be covered for protection. The corner poles must not be fixed to the units. These corner/marker poles are not considered part of the obstacle, they are just a judging guide.

7.2.12 Start & Finish: 
The “Start” and “Finish” systems should be placed within 1m of the first and last hurdle. The distance between the poles of each device should be the same as that of the bar of the hurdles plus 50cm left and right. If a dog runs by the first obstacle then it will be faulted with a refusal and the manual time will start as the dog passes the start line. There should be enough room (at least 6 meters) for the dog at the start and at the finish.

8 FAULTS 
8.1 Penalties apply in case of: 
8.1.1 Faults for failure to negotiate the course correctly. 
8.1.2 Faults for failure to complete the course within the SCT.

8.2 Faults 
Exceeding the SCT: a single fault per second.  

8.3 General 
8.3.1 The handler must not pass between the poles that mark the start and/or finish otherwise he will be penalised five (5) faults. Furthermore, the time will start running as soon as the handler or dog crosses the start. 
8.3.2     A handler who gains an advantage by touching his dog or an obstacle, will be faulted - 5 faults each time it occurs.

8.4     Faults on the Course 
All course faults are penalised five (5) faults.

8.5 Knock Downs 
It is a fault each time any part of any obstacle is knocked down.

8.6 Refusals: 
8.6.1 Any of the following will be considered as a refusal. 
8.6.1.1 A dog that stops in front of an obstacle or a dog that stops on the course. 
8.6.1.2. A dog that runs past an obstacle. 
8.6.1.3 Jumps between the tyre and the frame. 
8.6.1.4 Walks through the long jump. 
8.6.1.5 A dog that puts its head or one paw in the tunnel and comes back out again. 
8.6.1.6 A dog that runs past the beginning of the first contact area of a contact obstacle and has to be brought back to negotiate the obstacle. 
 
8.7 Compulsory Contact Area: 
On the A-frame, Dog Walk and See-Saw the dog must touch the up as well as the down contact with at least one paw or part of its paw. 
Failure to do so: Five (5) faults on each occasion.

8.8 Refusals must be corrected. Failure to do so will result in elimination. The same applies to the weaving poles, where mistakes must be corrected immediately. 
Other faults: knock-downs or missing a contact area, the dog will be penalised but it continues its run.

8.9 Faults on specific Obstacles

8.9.1 The Table: 
There will be a five (5) second wait on the table with the dog in any position, which may be changed during the wait. The count will start as soon as the dog is on the table. 
8.9.1.1 If the dog leaves the table before the table count is completed and the signal from the judge, it will be penalised with a fault five (5) faults and will be required to get back on the table where the count is restarted. Failure to do so will result in elimination on the next obstacle. 
8.9.1.2 A stopwatch may be used at the Judge’s discretion. 
8.9.1.3 The dog can get on to the table from three sides - A, B and C. If the dog passes the table and jumps on from side D, it will be faulted with a refusal five (5) faults, but will not be eliminated for taking an obstacle from the wrong side.

                                                       ____B____ 
 
 
Direction of the dog -----                A                  D

                                                       _________ 
              
                                                              C

8.9.1.4 If the dog slips from the table, it will be penalised five (5) faults. The dog then can get back on the table from any side and the count is restarted. 
8.9.1.5 A handler who starts the electronic countdown will be eliminated.

8.9.2 The Dog Walk 
The dog that jumps off the obstacle before touching the descending ramp with four (4) paws will be penalised with a refusal five (5) faults.

8.9.3 The See-Saw 
The dog that jumps off the obstacle before passing the pivot point, will be penalised with a refusal five (5) faults. The See-Saw must touch the ground before the dog alights off the obstacle otherwise it will incur five (5) faults.

8.9.4 The A-Frame 
The dog that jumps off the obstacle before touching the descending ramp with four (4) paws will be penalised with a refusal five (5) faults.

8.9.5 The Weaving Poles 
8.9.5.1 The first pole must be on the left of the dog, the second on the right and so on. Each incorrect entry will be penalised with a refusal five (5) faults. For further errors a dog should only be penalised once, with a fault (5 faults). Back weaving (more than two (2) gates) will result in elimination. The obstacle must be completed correctly before negotiating the next obstacle, failure to do so will result in elimination on the next obstacle.

8.9.6 The Long Jump 
The units of the obstacle are evenly spaced and in ascending order to make a jump that is 0,40 to 1,50meters long 
S:                 40cm to 50 cm two (2) units 
M:                 70cm to 90cm three (3) to four (4) units 
L:                 120cm to 150cm four (4) to five (5) units 
8.9.6.1    Walking through, running past, jumping in from or out to the side and not traversing the complete obstacle will be penalised with a refusal five (5) faults. 
8.9.6.2 Banking or knocking down one of the units as well as putting a paw or paws between the units will be penalised with a fault five (5) faults. Casual contact will not be faulted. 
8.9.6.3 The dog or handler will not be faulted when they touch or knock down one of the marker poles of the long jump, even when this causes one of the units to fall down. 
8.9.7 Breakaway tyre  
If the tyre breaks down into two parts when the dog refuses = elimination. 
If the tyre breaks down into two parts when the dog jumps through it = a fault (5 faults).

8.10 Elimination’s 
8.10.1 Reasons for elimination’s 
8.10.1.1 Unseemly behaviour towards the Judge 
8.10.1.2 Harsh behaviour with the dog 
8.10.1.3 Exceeding the Maximum Course Time (MCT) 
8.10.1.4 Three (3) refusals on the whole course 
8.10.1.5 Taking obstacles out of sequence 
8.10.1.6 Forgetting to take an obstacle 
8.10.1.7 Taking an obstacle in the wrong direction 
8.10.1.8 Dog or handler disturbs an obstacle in such a way that it can no longer be negotiated correctly 
8.10.1.8.1 Handler negotiates an obstacle himself 
8.10.1.8.2 Handler starts the electronic countdown on the table if a table with electronic timing is used. 
8.10.1.9 Handler holding something in his hand 
8.10.1.10 Replacing the dog at the start after it has crossed the start line (unless instructed by the Judge) 
8.10.1.11 Dog wearing a collar 
8.10.1.12 Handler stopping Dog from completing the course (unless instructed by the Judge) i.e. the   Handler retires the dog. 
8.10.1.13 Dog fouls the ring or leaves the ring unless still under control 
8.10.1.14 Dog no longer under control 
8.10.1.15 Negotiating the next obstacle before correctly completing the weaving poles. 
8.10.1.16 Dog snapping constantly at the handler 
8.10.1.17 Starting the run before the judges start signal
8.10.2 Elimination means that the dog is disqualified and handler and dog must leave the ring as quickly as possible, unless the judge decides otherwise. Elimination must be indicated clearly (whistle, etc.) by the judge. The judge will deal with all unexpected circumstances and must be consistent at all times.

8.11 Force Majeure 
Under circumstances beyond the handler’s control, such as dropped obstacles, twisted cloth of the collapsible tunnel, etc, the Judge can stop the handler and when the obstacle has been rebuilt, the judge will restart the dog from the beginning. All faults incurred before the dog was stopped will still apply. Up to that point no other faults will be given, however, the handler still has to negotiate the course to the best of his ability; i.e. must make a good attempt. Additional faults will be incurred only after the point at which the dog was originally stopped.

8.12 Results 
8.12.1 When working out the placing the following is taken into account: 
8.12.2. Total penalty (course penalty + time penalty) 
8.12.3 In cases where the total penalty is the same, the dog with the least course penalty will be placed first 
8.12.4 In cases where the total penalty and the course penalty are the same, the fastest dog will be placed first

Example: SCT - 60 seconds

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Fedco 12-2012/NP/ Updated 07.02.2013
Fedco 12-2013/NP/ Updated 21.10.2014
Most recent changes to this Schedule has an effective date of 01.01.2015

  KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGULATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL NATIONAL  

AGILITY INTER-PROVINCIAL COMPETITION

SCHEDULE 5L APPENDIX “G”

Interpretation of terms.
Throughout this Schedule unless inconsistent with the contents there of:
“KUSA” means the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.
“NAIP” means the Annual National Agility Inter-Provincial Competition
“NAIP Sub- Committee” means the Sub- Committee formed annually to co-ordinate the Annual National Agility Inter-Provincial competition.
“NAC” means the National Agility Committee formed in terms of Regulation 10 of Schedule 6A of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.
“Province” means a geographical centre as defined in Regulation 2.1.1 of Schedule 3 of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.
“Team” means those dogs of a particular size category competing in this competition.

1. LICENSING AND SHOW REGULATIONS:
1.1 The regulation relating to licensing and other matters to do with shows, is set out in Schedule 3, Regulations for Championship shows and Schedule 4 for Non-Championship shows of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa shall apply to this competition and so far as they can be relevant to the Annual National Agility Inter-provincial competition and so far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule.
1.2 The regulations, as set out in Schedule 5L, Regulations for Agility of the constitution of the Kennel Union, shall apply to this competition Mutatis Mutandis

2. SCOPE OF LICENCE:
2.1.1 Any club affiliated to the Kennel union of Southern Africa and is eligible to hold either non-championship or championship shows may hold any part of the event named in this schedule in conjunction with such shows or separate therefrom.
2.1.2 Any recognised organisation with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, i.e.: an Agility Sub-committee is eligible to hold this event providing it is licensed under KUSA rules and regulations and is held under a show licence.
2.1.3 A draft Schedule shall be submitted under terms of Schedule 3, Regulation 5, or Schedule 4 Regulation 6.

3. ELIGIBILITY OF DOGS FOR COMPETITION:
3.1 Any dog may compete which is registered or recorded with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa and whose eligibility is not in conflict with the regulations hereunder described or has not been disqualified or suspended from competition by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa;
3.2 Dogs, that have not been registered or recorded with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa at the commencement of the competition, may compete in any qualifying rounds subsequent to their registration or recording.

4. HOST CLUB/ORGANISATION
4.1 Until or unless this Schedule 5E (?) is amended or altered, the host Club for these events shall be designated as:
Any Club in any participating Province which is qualified to host any of the events covered by this schedule.

5. ADMINISTRATION:
5.1 Each year after the Annual NAIP, a NAIP Sub-Committee will be formed to co-ordinate all matters pertaining to the following year’s NAIP. This to be organized by the NAC each year.
The NAIP Sub-Committee will comprise of one (1) member from each Province and its duties will include:
5.1.1 Nominating the Province in which the NAIP will be held, which will be on a rotating basis and no Province shall hold this event more than once in three (3) consecutive years.
5.1.2 Each Provincial member of the NAIP sub-committee is responsible for all matters concerning that Province in respect of the Annual National Agility Inter-Provincial Competition.
5.1.3 Each Provincial member of the NAIP sub-committee is responsible for informing the host Province for the NAIP of the number of teams from that Province that will be competing in the NAIP. The names of the team members and their dogs, the running order of the teams and any other information that is required to ensure the success of the NAIP.

6. APPROVAL OF TEAMS AND DOGS FOR THE NAIP:
6.1 Number of teams, handlers and dogs:
6.1.1 Each Province is eligible to enter only one (1) team by size category comprised as under:
Large Dog Team: Minimum five (5) handlers and six (6) dogs. 
Medium Dog Team: Minimum three (3) handlers and four (4) dogs.
Small Dog Team: Minimum three (3) handlers and four (4) dogs.

6.2 Qualifying Dogs:
6.2.1 Only Agility Two and Agility Three dogs are eligible for team selection. Dogs must have been placed with a clear round in Agility Two.
6.2.2 All dogs that are eligible to compete must have valid Agility record cards. 
The dogs will compete in either Large, Medium or Small category as specified on their record cards.
6.2.3 Each combination (handler and dog) must permanently reside in the Province or Centre that they represent and may not represent any other Province. If a handler relocates to another Province after being selected for a team, their position in the team is to be forfeited.

6.3 Availability of handlers and dogs:
6.3.1 Handlers who qualify for the NAIP must finalise leave and travel arrangement four (4) weeks prior to the event.
The qualifying handlers will be given written notice that they will be expected to confirm their availability by that date. Any handler who can not comply with this requirement will be obliged to withdraw their dog(s).
6.3.2 If unforeseen circumstances result in a late withdrawal and the reserve(s) is / are unavailable, the choice of a replacement will be left to the Province’s selection committee.
6.3.3 A dog may only be handled at the NAIP by a person who handled the dog in at least one (1) out of the four (4) qualifying rounds.

6.4 Withdrawals from Provincial Teams:
6.4.1 If a dog is withdrawn from any team, the replacement will be the first reserve. The second reserve will be promoted to first reserve status and the next dog in the qualifying table will become the second reserve. Regulation 7.2 must be taken into account when substituting dogs.
6.4.2 The reserves will not be expected to travel to the NAIP event.

7. QUALIFING TRIALS:
7.1 Qualifying Rounds:
7.1.1 Four (4) qualifying rounds will be completed at least four (4) weeks prior to the NAIP event. The NAIP Sub-committee will specify the dates for each qualifying round in conjunction with their respective Provincial Agility sub-committees. 
7.1.2 Each qualifying round will consist of one (1) Contact and one (1) Non-contact course and, where possible must be run on the same day.
7.1.3 The qualifying rounds shall be held at Open or Championship Shows
7.1.4 The best three (3) out of four (4) qualifying rounds will be taken into consideration for each dog when compiling each Province’s team/s and/or points table.
7.1.5 If two (2) or more dogs in the table finish on the same number of points, the fourth qualifying result for each of those dogs will be taken into account to determine their places. If they are still tied the dog with the most bonus points, refer to Regulation 11.1, will be placed highest.

8. Courses:
8.1. The judge of the qualifying event will supply the course, Contact and Non–contact, and it must comply with Schedule 5L, Regulations for Agility.

9.3 Scoring:
9.3.1 A qualifying table will be compiled using the points scoring system in Regulation 11.1.
9.3.2 Dogs that are unable to compete in a qualifying round for any of the following reasons, will be allocated eight (8) points, but is ineligible for any bonus points.
9.3.2.1 Is committed to representing a Province in any competition on the day of the qualifying event.
9.3.2.2 If a handler is judging a qualifying round or another discipline on the day at a show.
9.3.2.3 If a bitch is in season.
9.3.3 A dog that is absent for any other reason will receive points as per Regulation 11.1.3.1.

10. FORMAT OF THE NAIP:
10.1 NAIP may be held in conjunction with other KUSA events over the same weekend, i.e. Championship Shows etc., and must be licensed with KUSA.

10.2 Courses:
10.2.1 Two (2) different judges will judge the NAIP. One (1) judge must be from a Province outside the host Province. Each judge will set one (1) Contact and one (1) Non-contact course, totalling four (4) rounds per size category. 
10.2.2 
10.2.2.1 Where the host Province of the NAIP encounters time constraints for the NAIP event, the format, at their discretion, may be altered from two (2) Contact and two (2) Non-contact rounds to one (1) round each of Contact and Non-contact. 
When such alteration of the NAIP event format is required, the judge of the event must not reside within the host Province.
10.2.3 Small, Medium and Large dogs will jump the same course except the obstacle parameters must comply with Schedule 5L for each height class.
10.2.4 The Standard Course Time (SCT) must be the same for all classes, Small, Medium and Large.
10.2.5 The course will be of an Agility Two (2) standard.
10.2.6 All equipment used at the NAIP event must comply with Schedule 5L, Regulations for Agility

10.3 Running order:
10.3.1 The running order of the Provinces will be determined by a draw, carried out before the NAIP event. Team members will run consecutively except in the case of bitches in season, see regulation 10.3.4.
10.3.2 The running order of each team will be by the team members in consultation with the Province’s NAIP representative, subject to no handler running two (2) dogs, being permitted to run their dogs consecutively with a minimum of two (2) competitors running their dogs, between the first and second dogs run. The running order will be communicated in writing to the NAIP holding Province prior to the event, by a date specified by the host Province.
10.3.4 All bitches in season must run consecutively at the end of each class, Small, Medium and Large.

10.4 Scoring:
10.4.1 Teams of six (6) competitors:
The best five (5) dogs scores, along with the corresponding times for each team will be taken for each round. The dog with the worst score will have that score dropped from the total in each round.
10.4.2 Teams of four (4) competitors:
The best three (3) dogs scores, along with the corresponding times for each team will be taken for each round. The dog with the worst score will have that score dropped from the total in each round.
10.4.3 Points will be allocated in each round as per Regulation 11.1
10.4.4 The host Province must ensure that the scoring of the results are timiously announced. At least two (2) scorers are to be present for the purpose of assisting the scribe by tallying each combinations points, Regulation 11.1. Further assistance may be used at the discretion of the host Province.

10.5 Reserves for the NAIP:
10.5.1 Each Province / team will be allowed one (1) reserve per height category
10.5.3 The reserves will not be expected to travel to the NAIP.
10.5.4 A reserve may only be substituted for the following reasons:
10.5.4.1 A handler or dog is injured at anytime during the NAIP event. The judge/s of the NAIP must be satisfied that the handler or dog is incapable of continuing.
10.5.4.2 A handler or dog is injured at anytime leading up to the event.
10.5.5 The reserves that are present at the NAIP will be placed in the order they finished on the Province’s qualifying table when substituting. 
10.5.6 At no time is a handler or combination allowed to run for another Province.
10.5.8 The NAIP host Province must be notified prior to or on the day of the event who the reserves will be for each Province. This must occur before the competition commences. If there are no reserves at the event, that team runs without reserves.

10.6 Results:
10.6.1 The results shall be announced at a prize giving after the NAIP event.
10.6.2 Throughout this competition, prizes and awards may be offered provided they are not contrary to the provision of Regulation 2 of Schedule 3. (Regulations for Championship shows of the Constitution of KUSA.) Details of such prizes and awards shall be published in all show Schedules relating to this competition and in any invitation sent to Provincial NAIP Committees.
10.6.3 A set of results must be sent to the NAIP Sub-Committee for the NAC records, within thirty (30) days of the NAIP event.

11. SCORING SYSTEM 
11.1 The scoring system for the qualifying rounds and NAIP will be as follows:

11.1.1 Clear rounds.

Dogs with clear rounds will be awarded ten (10) points.

11.1.2 Bonus Points.
• Overall Winning dog of each round: one (1) Bonus point
Dogs with clear rounds will also be awarded bonus points for bettering the Standard Course Time by a certain margin. Bonus points will be awarded for every two (2) seconds that the SCT is bettered, e.g.:
• 2 to 3,99 seconds faster than SCT: one (1) bonus point.
• 4 to 5,99 seconds faster than SCT: two (2) bonus points.
• 6 to 7,99 seconds faster than SCT: three (3) bonus points.
• 8 to 9,99 seconds faster than SCT: four (4) bonus points.

And so on.

11.1.3 Dogs with faults will be awarded points as follows:
• 0,01 to 5 faults: eight (8) points.
• 5,01 to 10 faults: six (6) points.
• 10,01 to 15 faults: four (4) points.
• 15,01 to 20 faults: two (2) points.
• 20,01 to 25 faults: one (1) point
• More than 25 faults, or elimination: No points

11.1.3.1 Dogs that do not compete or are eliminated in any leg/round, shall be allocated the worst penalties incurred by a competitor competing in that leg/round.
E.g. Dog No six (6) ends up with thirty three (33) faults and earns the worst score of all the dogs that competed in that leg/round. Any dog that did not compete or was eliminated during that leg/round will then also receive 33 faults.

12. SPONSORSHIP:
The event covered by this Schedule may be sponsored permanently, or on an annual basis by any organization acceptable to the Federal Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, administrating Province and the host club. In years when the event is sponsored the title of the NAIP may be preceded by the name of the Sponsor. Should the Administrating Province or the Sponsor wish to disassociate with the event, this may not be done so as to prejudice the holding of the events in that year or any succeeding years. For this reason, a contract must be drawn up between the Administrating Committee and any Sponsor, establishing the rights and obligations of all parties should any of them wish to withdraw from associating with this Competition.
12.1 The raising of sponsorship and obtaining a suitable venue for the NAIP will be the responsibility of the NAIP host Province, by enlisting the members of that Province and the Provincial Agility Sub-Committee.
12.2 Dress code in accordance to the Sponsors wishes.

12.9 The NAIP shall select from amongst its members a Convenor, Secretary and Treasurer. The Committee shall keep a true record of its proceedings and a Receipts and Payment account.
It shall open an account at a recognized financial institution and all cheques must be signed by two members of the Committee who may not be members of the same household.
Subsequent to the holding of the annual NAIP and the payment of of all outstanding accounts and within sixty (60) days, the organizing Committee shall have the books of accounts Audited and copies of the audited accounts sent to the NAC Committee and KUSA.
The organizing Committee is responsible for any losses which might occur in the year that they are organizing the competition and any surplus funds after the books have been audited shall be transferred to the account of the following year’s organizing Committee.

13 Sanitation
All Competitors are responsible for the removal of faeces deposited by their dogs. Any Competitor failing to do so is liable for instant disqualification.

Compiled by: R. Shortland & N. McInnes 
Date: 05.08.2002

Fedco 05/03 – Effective 1 September 2003

 KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGULATION FOR THE AGILITY

NON-CONTACT NATIONAL LEAGUE

SCHEDULE 5L APPENDIX “F”

1. LICENSING AND SHOW REGULATIONS:
1.1 The regulation relating to licensing and other matters to do with shows, is set out in Schedule 3, Regulations for Championship shows and Schedule 4 for Non-Championship shows of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa shall apply to this competition and so far as they can be relevant to the Annual National Agility League competition and so far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule.
1.2.1 The regulations, as set out in Schedule 5L, Regulations for Agility of the constitution of the Kennel Union, shall apply to this competition Mutatis Mutandis

2. SCOPE OF LICENCE:
2.1 Any club affiliated to the Kennel union of Southern Africa and is eligible to hold either Non-Championship or Championship Shows may hold any part of the event named in this schedule in conjunction with such shows or separate therefrom.
2.2 Any recognised organisation with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, i.e.: an Agility Sub-committee is eligible to hold this event providing it is held under a show Licence or demonstration licence.
2.3 A draft Schedule shall be submitted under terms of Schedule 3, Regulation 5, or Schedule 4 Regulation 6, where any part of the event named in this schedule falls under those regulations.

3. ELIGIBILITY OF DOGS FOR COMPETITION:
3.2 Any dog may compete which is registered or recorded with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa and whose eligibility is not in conflict with the regulations hereunder described or has not been disqualified or suspended from competition by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa;
3.3 Dogs, which have not been registered or recorded at the Kennel Union at the commencement of the competition, may compete in any leg of the competition subsequent to their registration or recording.

4. HOST CLUB/ORGANISATION
Until or unless this Schedule 5L Appendix F is amended or altered, the host Club for these events shall be designated as: Any affiliated Club in any participating Province qualified to host any of the events covered by this schedule.

5. Qualifications for Entry
5.1 Entry shall be open to all dogs who are registered with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa in terms of Regulation 3.1 above and have qualified to compete in the respective Agility grade provided for in Schedule 5L 
5.2 An entry fee decided by the administrating committee, the National Agility Committee (NAC), will be levied on each dog per calendar year.  Said entry fee will be in addition to the entry fee levied by any host club for any leg of the league.
5.3 The entry fee shall be payable in full before any dog is registered as a competitor in the league.
5.4 The League entry fee may be reduced at the discretion of the Administrating Province where entry into the league is made after the third leg of the league has been contested.
5.5 The Administrating Province will hold the entry fees on trust for all competitors in any league year. The Administrating Province will, at the end of each leg distribute prizes to the relevant placed competitors and at the end of the league year shall award prizes to the overall placed competitors, as decided by the committee. Such prizes will be awarded from the fund made up from all entry fees after deductions of all administering costs incurred by the committee. Prizes will be awarded in cash or by purchase of a trophy or other awards.
5.6 The National Agility League shall select from amongst its members a Convenor, Secretary and Treasurer. The Committee shall keep a true record of its proceedings and a Receipts and Payment account.
It shall open an account at a recognized financial institution and all cheques must be signed by two members of the Committee who may not be members of the same household.
Subsequent to the holding of the annual National Agility League and the payment of all outstanding accounts and within sixty (60) days, the organizing Committee shall have the books of accounts Audited and copies of the audited accounts sent to the NAC Committee and KUSA.
The organizing Committee is responsible for any losses which might occur in the year that they are organizing the competition and any surplus funds, after the books have been audited, shall contribute towards the Team Leader and the KUSA team attending the following year’s Agility World Championships expenses.

6. Judging:
6.1 Any judge appointed shall be a qualified Championship Show Agility Judge and approved by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa.
6.2 Each leg of the league shall have a contact and non-contact course designed by a qualified Championship Show Agility Judge.
6.3 Judges will be drawn from Provinces selected by the Administrating Province. 
6.4 The course will be drawn on a specially designed National Agility League course design sheet.
(See Appendix One (1) of this Schedule).
6.5 The course will be of an Agility Two (2) standard in accordance with Schedule 5L, Regulations for Agility.
6.6 The course designer (judge) will supply details of obstacle construction, for Small, Medium and Large classes, sufficient to allow all Provinces to construct the obstacles as identical as is reasonable.
6.7 Only the obstacles laid down in Schedule 5L, Regulations for Agility are allowed to be used for this competition.
6.8 When calculating the distance to be run, measurements between obstacles shall be taken to and from the exact centre of the front element of each obstacle except the weave poles, collapsed tunnel, rigid tunnel and long jump where the following lengths shall be regarded as standard:
6.8.1 Twelve weave poles  - 7.0m
Ten weave poles   -   6m
Twelve weave poles  -    7.2m
6.8.2 Collapsible tunnel    - 3.5m
6.8.3 Rigid tunnel   -  6m in any shape.
6.8.4 Long jump   -           Small dogs:      - 0.45m
 -           Medium dogs:   - 0.8m
 -           Large dogs:      - 1.3m
6.9 The course designer (judge) shall for their course, supply a schedule of co-ordinates, see Appendix One (1) of this Schedule or on a separate sheet. These co-ordinates shall consist of two (2) measurements for each obstacle on their course. The measurements are to be taken one from each end of a common datum, which should be exactly forty (40) metres in length. The measurement shall be from each end of the datum to the exact centre of the front element of each obstacle and to the start of the collapsible tunnel, rigid tunnel, long jump and weave poles.
6.10 The judges selected to judge the events in the various Provinces shall use the co-ordinates to build the designed course at the venue selected by the various provinces’ controlling committees. The judge shall be responsible for ensuring that the placing and construction of each obstacle shall be as identical as possible to the course plan provided.
6.11 All events shall be judged as laid down for in Schedule 5L, Regulations for Agility.
6.12 Under no circumstances may the Standard Course time stated on the Course design sheet be altered, in anyway, without express permission from the Administrating Province, who will consult with the course designer (judge) before giving permission to make such changes.

7. Administration:
7.1 A Province’s Agility Sub-Committee chosen by that Sub-committee or the National Agility Committee (NAC) will administrate the league.
7.2 The nominated Province Sub-Committee, will be responsible for the following:
7.2.1 Sourcing courses from judges, these judges must be from different Provinces.
7.2.2 Distributing each course to the league representatives timeously.
7.2.3 Finalising closing date for results for each leg.
7.2.4 Finalising national results for each leg.
7.2.5 Publishing the national results for each leg and the final results/log. [This can be done by sending a copy of the results to each Provinces league representative.]
7.2.6 Distributing each leg’s prizes at the end of each leg and the final overall prizes.
7.2.7 Collecting entry fees and forms from each Provinces league representative.
7.2.8 Banking these fees into a central pool for administrative purposes.
7.3 Each Province’s Agility Sub-committee will be responsible to nominate a League representative which will liase with the appointed League Administrator. Their duties will be as follows:
7.3.1 To collect all entry fees and forms for their Province.
7.3.2 Forward all fees and entry forms to the relative administrating Province.
7.3.3 To, in conjunction with that Province’s Agility Sub-committee and/or clubs, schedule dates on which each leg will be run in that Province.
7.3.4 To issue details of each particular leg in their Province to all competitors.
7.3.5 To organise a qualified judge to judge each leg of the competition.
7.3.6 To obtain each leg's course, from the Administrating Province, timeously and ensure that the judge of each leg has the course on the day of the event.
7.3.7 To tabulate the results of each leg for that Province and to ensure that these results are supplied to the League administrator by the closing date specified.
7.3.8 Publishing the national results so as competitors may see where they were placed on the final table.
7.4 Timing
7.4.1 Should it be impossible for a Province to run a leg by the stipulated closing date an application for an extension to that date must be made to the administering Province. Once granted, if necessary, the club under whose licence the event is being held must apply to the local Provincial Secretary for an amendment to that licence.
7.4.2 An extension may be granted up to a maximum of thirty (30) days after the stipulated closing date.

8.  The Competition:
8.1  The league shall consist of four (4) separate competitions/legs in each participating province. Each leg shall comprise one (1) round of contact agility and one (1) round of non-contact agility.
8.2  The four (4) legs of the league shall be contested during the months from February to November.
8.3 The league event may be held and form part of any licensed show with the permission of the host club.
8.4 A dog may compete at any Centre holding a leg of the league but if it subsequently competes at another Centre where the same course is being used only the results from the first competition shall be valid in the league log.
8.5 Substitution of a dog’s handler may take place during the duration of any league year without any effect on the dog’s score/points.
8.6 If a handler relocates to another province during the league year, the combination may continue to enter this competition, subject to Regulation 8.4.
8.7 Scoring system: As per Regulation 9 of this Schedule.
8.8 Final placings in the Annual League Table and the title “Agility League Dog for (Year)” shall be determined by the accumulated scores incurred in the best three (3) non-contact rounds and best three (3) contact rounds of the four (4) legs for each competing dog.

9. Scoring:
9.1 Clear rounds.
Dogs with clear rounds will be awarded ten (10) points.
9.2 Bonus Points.
• Overall Winning dog of each round: one (1) Bonus point
Dogs with clear rounds will also be awarded bonus points for bettering the Standard Course Time by a certain margin. Bonus points will be awarded for every two (2) seconds that the SCT is bettered, e.g.:
• 2 to 3,99 seconds faster than SCT: one (1) bonus point.
• 4 to 5,99 seconds faster than SCT: two (2) bonus points.
• 6 to 7,99 seconds faster than SCT: three (3) bonus points.
• 8 to 9,99 seconds faster than SCT: four (4) bonus points.
And so on.

9.3 Dogs with faults in each competition will be awarded points as follows:
• 0,01 to 5 faults: eight (8) points.
• 5,01 to 10 faults: six (6) points.
• 10,01 to 15 faults: four (4) points.
• 15,01 to 20 faults: two (2) points.
• 20,01 to 25 faults: one (1) point
• More than 25 faults, or elimination: No points
9.3.1 Void

10. Prizes and Awards
10.1 In all sections of this competition, prizes and awards may be awarded provided that such prizes and awards do not contravene the provisions of Schedule 3, Regulation 29 of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa. The details of such prizes and awards are published in the Show Schedule relating to each event.
10.2 The title awarded, under section 8.8 above shall not be eligible for recording on the dog’s certificate of registration.

11.  Sponsorship
The event covered by this Schedule may be sponsored permanently, or on an annual basis by any organisation acceptable to the Federal Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, administrating Province and the host club. In years when the event is sponsored the title of the National Agility League, may be preceded by the name of the Sponsor. Should the Administrating Province or the Sponsor wish to disassociate with the event, this may not be done so as to prejudice the holding of the events in that year or any succeeding years. For this reason, a contract must be drawn up between the Administrating Committee and any Sponsor, establishing the rights and obligations of all parties should any of them wish to withdraw from associating with this Competition.
Dress code in accordance to the Sponsors wishes.
The event covered by this schedule may be sponsored permanently or on an annual basis by any organisation acceptable to the Kennel Union of Southern Africa, the administrating province and host clubs.

12. Sanitation
All Competitors are responsible for the removal of faeces deposited by their dogs. Any Competitor failing to do so is liable for instant disqualification.

Compiled by: R.Shortland
Date: 15.08.02

Appendix One (1) follows……

Fedco 05/03 – Effective 1 September 2003

Fedco 12-2012/NP/Updated 07.02.2013

Most recent changes to this Schedule has an effective date of 01.04.2013

         APPENDIX ‘E’  SCHEDULE 5L - REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY CLASSES         

POINTS SCORING SYSTEM FOR THE AGILITY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS

(SCHEDULE 5L APPENDIX C) AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SCHEDULE 5L APPENDIX D).

1. Clear rounds
1.1. Dogs with clear rounds will be awarded 10 points
1.2. Bonus points
1.2.1 Dogs with clear rounds will also be awarded bonus points for beating the Standard Course Time, by the exact amount of seconds to the hundredth of a second under the Standard Course Time.

1.2.2 The overall winner of a round will be awarded 1 bonus point.

2. Dogs with faults will be awarded points as follows:

•  0,01 to 5 faults: 8 points.
•  5,01 to 10 faults: 6 points.
•  10,01 to 15 faults: 4 points.
•  15,01 to 20 faults: 2 points.
•  20,01 to 25 faults: 1 point.

 More than 25 faults or Elimination: 0 points.

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                                                                                         APPENDIX ‘C’                                                                                                    

SCHEDULE 5L - REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY

REGULATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF SOUTH AFRICAN DOGS
TO COMPETE AT THE AGILITY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

1.    TERMINOLOGY: 
1.1    AWC shall mean the Agility World Championships.
NAC shall mean the National Agility Committee. 
The AWC Sub-Committee shall mean the Sub-Committee specially formed each year to coordinate the AWC Trials and South African Team administration.

2.    ADMINISTRATION
2.1    A core committee with a member from each province will be formed for a minimum term of two (2) years.  Each year the hosting province will be allowed additional members on this committee.
The AWC Sub-Committee will comprise at least one (1) member from each Province (Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, Free State, Eastern Province and Western Province with the inclusion of Border, Southern Cape and Boland) and it’s duties will include:
2.1.1    Scheduling and managing the Final Trials Event.
2.1.2    Raising sponsorship for the South African team. This will be done on a national basis, by enlisting members of the Provincial Sub-Committees for assistance. 
2.1.3    Appointing the Team Leader and other relevant members of the South African squad that will travel to the AWC. 
2.1.4    Assisting the Team Leader and members of the South African Team with their preparations for the AWC. 
2.2    An aim of the NAC and AWC Sub-Committees will be to develop at least two (2) teams of people with the knowledge and experience to run the South African Trials Event. The first team should be made up of people based in the Northern Provinces (Gauteng, Free State and Kwazulu-Natal) to take responsibility for the South African Trials Event when it is held in these Provinces. The other team should be made up of people from the Southern Provinces (Western Province, Southern Cape, Boland, Eastern Province and Border) to take responsibility for the South African Trials Event when it is held in these Provinces.
2.3    The committee shall elect from amongst its members a Convenor, Secretary and Treasurer who shall have the authority to sign Cheques. The Cheques shall be signed by any two (2) of those persons.  The committee shall keep a true record of all proceedings and a receipt and payments account. The contest to participate in the World Championships must be run on a breakeven situation. All profit/loss to accrue or be carried by the contest. A Profit/Loss Account to be submitted to the NAC Convenor after completion of the contest.

3.    VOID.
  
4.    SOUTH AFRICAN TRIALS FOR THE AGILITY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
4.1    Eligibility.
4.1.1    Dogs must be in Agility 2 with a qualification before the start of the South African Trials to be eligible to compete in the South African Trials.  
4.1.2    The AWC committee will publish a Show Schedule for the SA Trials by the 31st January each year.
4.1.3    Bitches in season will be allowed to compete in the South African Trials, on condition that they are kept apart from the other dogs and run last. The onus will be on the handler to bring the bitch’s condition to the attention of the judge at the Trial.
4.1.4    Handlers may enter the South African Trials, by completing and submitting an official KUSA entry form, payment of the entry fee as determined by the AWC committee and payment of the deposit as determined by the AWC committee. The closing date for entry into the SA Trials will be 31st March.
4.2    Organization.
4.2.1    The South African Trials event will be run by members of the AWC Sub-Committee assisted by members of the host Province’s Agility Sub-Committee. Refer to Paragraph 2.2.
4.2.2    The venue for the South African Trials event will be rotated between the Provinces as often as possible, but the timing of the event and conditions stipulated by sponsors may override this principle. Whenever possible the AWC Trials should be held indoors to simulate the conditions at the World Championships.
4.2.3    The South African Trials will be held at least eight (8) weeks prior to the deadline for entries for the World Championships. 
4.2.4    Each year the AWC Sub-Committee will select two (2) judges to officiate at the South African Trials, from a list of candidates nominated by the Provinces.
4.3    Format.
4.3.1    The Trials will consist of 5 rounds, 3 of which will be Contact Agility. All dogs will jump the same course, with the obstacles set at the heights prescribed for that Category.
4.3.2    The running order for the first round will be determined by a random computer draw.  The running order for subsequent rounds will be determined by the results table as it stands after each preceding round.  The dogs with the least number of points will run first and those with the most number of points will run last, i.e. reverse order of placings.  The computer will determine a reasonable gap between dogs for the handlers with more than one (1) dog.
4.3.3    The dogs will be awarded points for their performance in each round, using the points scoring system in Schedule 5L Appendix E.
4.3.4    After the conclusion of the Trials tables will be compiled to determine the dogs eligible for the South African team. 
4.3.5    World Agility Championships: Team Competition 
Team Selection: The top-scoring four dogs in each height category will be eligible for the SA team in that height category. If there are less than three breed registered dogs participating at the SA Trials in any particular height category, then no team will be entered into that particular event at the Agility World Championships.  
World Agility Championships: Individual Competition 
Selection: The results tables compiled at the conclusion of the SA Trials for the 3 different height categories will be combined into one results table. Eligibility to compete in the individual competition at the World Agility Championships will be determined as follows:
The South African Champion in each height category will be eligible, provided that they are breed registered.
There may be a maximum of six (6) dogs in any particular height category and a maximum of nine (9) dogs in total that will be eligible to compete in the individual competition.
The eligibility of dogs will be determined according to the combined results table.
Note: The dogs competing in the team event do not automatically qualify to participate in the individual event.
4.3.7    The next two (2) handlers and dogs in each category will be the reserves. They will not be expected to travel to the World Championships, but must be on standby to take their place in the team in the event of any withdrawals before the deadline date for entries.
4.3.8    The winning Dog in each category, Large, Medium and Small, will be awarded the AWC Trials Floating trophy and a miniature, which may be kept.

5.    MANAGEMENT OF SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM AFFAIRS FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. 
5.1    A team leader / manager will be appointed by the AWC Sub-Committee by 30 November each preceding year and his / her name announced at the National Trials. The Team Leader will travel to the World Championships with the team and will be responsible for the organizational and administrative matters at the World Championships.
5.2    The AWC Sub-Committee and the South African Team Leader will be responsible for the activities leading up to the World Championships, such as travel and accommodation plans, AWC entries, ensuring that the necessary veterinary certificates are in order, distribution of sponsorship money, clothing, etc.  The team leader will announce at least four (4) weeks prior to the South African Trials, all the documentation that will be required by handlers who qualify for the SA Team as well as all health requirements for the particular country where the Agility World Championships are being held for that year.
5.3    The sponsorship for the South African team and funds raised by the AWC Sub-Committee will be used as far as possible to cover the travel and accommodation expenses of the Team and the Team Leader. Any additional persons wishing to travel to the World Championships with the team shall be responsible for all their own expenses, unless they are nominated as extra officials, in which case the AWC Sub-Committee may decide to assist them financially.
5.4    Handlers who have qualified for the South African team must confirm their availability before the announcement of the South African Team. All entrants to the SA Trials need written proof that all the necessary travel and veterinary or other documents required for handler and dog are in order and current. Any withdrawal subsequent to the announcement of the team will be subject to a cancellation fee, which will be pre-determined by the AWC Committee.
5.5    Handlers who fail to comply with this requirement will be obliged to withdraw from the team. The reserves should also ensure that all their documents are in order so that they do not encounter problems if they have to replace a team member before the closing date for entries. 
5.6    The team leader or the designated team clothing coordinator shall decide upon the design of the team uniform, which shall be approved by the AWC Committee and sanctioned by KUSA. Team members shall be required to wear this uniform during the opening and closing ceremonies at the AWC, as well as during the competition at the AWC.
5.7    All South African Handlers representing KUSA at the Agility World Championships must be members in good standing of KUSA at the time of their competing at the Agility World Championships.

6.    SPONSORSHIP.
6.1    The event may be sponsored permanently or on an annual basis by any organization acceptable to the Federal Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa. In years when the event is sponsored, the title may be preceded by the name of the Sponsor. Should either KUSA or any Sponsor wish to disassociate themselves with the event, this may not be done so as to prejudice the holding of the event in that year or any succeeding years. For this reason, a contract must be drawn up between the KUSA and any Sponsor establishing the rights and obligations of both should either or both wish to withdraw from association with this Competition.

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                                APPENDIX ‘A’                              

FCI WORLD AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

1. Organisation

The World Agility Championships are organised annually. The winners will gain the title ‘World Agility Champion(s)’. Any NCO wanting to organise the ‘World Agility Championships’ must apply five years in advance. Applications must be sent to the chairman of the FCI Agility Committee. As a rule, the date for the World Championship, is the first weekend of October. The FCI Agility Committee must approve any deviation from this date. Applications should include the following details:

- Name of the NCO including name and address of the official running the event
- Place where the event is planned
- Description and plan of the facilities 
- Confirmation that everything will be carried out according to the Specifications for the World Championships

Description of the facilities and ring chosen for the event as well as the available resources, which must meet the ‘Specifications for the World Agility Championships’ attached to these regulations.
The World Agility Championship is an event in which the top handlers of FCI member countries take part. The organising country should give this event the prestige befitting the ‘World Championships’.

The host country will provide all the necessary equipment. It is responsible for the reception of all invited competitors and officials.
To create a good atmosphere, which will contribute to the success of the event, special consideration should be given to the use of a good commentator during the event.
The media (press, radio, TV etc.) should be contacted to ensure the necessary publicity in order to attract a large number of spectators and thereby promote Agility and the pure bred dog.
The organising NCO is responsible only to the FCI for the practical organisation and it must take the appropriate measures to make sure that the event runs smoothly.
At least 6 months prior to the event, the organising NCO must invite other NCOs to participate. The NCOs should be advised about closing date, maximum number of entries and they should also be requested to provide suitable and identical attire for their teams.

The FCI agility committee will appoint a representative who will ensure that the ‘Specifications’ regarding the World Championships are respected by the organising NCO and that the Agility rules and regulations are strictly applied. The organising NCO will present the representative with a programme of the competition.

2. Tests

Tests will be judged according to the FCI rules and regulations. They will be held in one ring, 30 x 40 m. Two judges (one from the host country) will officiate.

The World Agility Championships will consist of:

a) 2 ‘individual’ tests
• 1 Agility course containing the contact equipment
• 1 Jumping course without contact equipment

The course will only contain the approved obstacles.
The two results added together will determine the winner, who will be ‘World Agility Champion’. In case of a tie (for first place only), a run-off is held over a third course.

b) 2 ‘team’ tests 
• 1 Agility course containing the contact equipment
• 1 Jumping course without contact equipment

Each participating country will be allowed to enter one team, consisting of 4 dogs per category (a dog can be entered in one team only). The course will only contain the approved obstacles.
The two results (agility and jumping) of the best 3 dogs in each run of each team will be added together to determine the winning team. The winning team will be called ‘World Agility Champions’. After/before each run – individual and team – the dog’s chip number is checked.

TEST DOG
Before the judge starts the test and after determining the SCT, a ‘test dog’ – that does not take part in the competition – will have a test run. This will occur in each category.

3. Applications

For the World Agility Championships, NCOs affiliated to the FCI (or those with a close relationship like the AKC, CKC and The Kennel Club of GB) are allowed to select teams according to the following rules:

• Owners and handlers must have the nationality of the country or must have their permanent residence in the country for which his/her dog will compete. It is up to the NCO to determine the residential status of the owner and handler. In case of dual nationality, he/she can choose either country without restriction: however, he/she can only compete for one country.

• The dog must have been registered in the studbook (or the appendix) of the NCO for which it will compete for a minimum of 6 months

• Each handler is allowed to compete with maximum of four dogs.

If difficulties arise, they must be referred to the General Board of the FCI.

- ‘Individual’ tests: 9 dogs, “L”, “M” or “S” (maximum 6 in one category).
- ‘Team’ tests: 1 team consisting of 4 dogs per category, ‘L’, ‘M’ and ‘S’.

Note: The winners (same dog/Handler) in the ‘individual’ tests (L – M - S) of the previous Championship will be selected automatically so they can defend their title. These dogs will simply be added on to the number of dogs allowed for their country.

To qualify as a competitor at the World Championships, dogs must have a pedigree recognised by the FCI and achieve the qualification ‘Excellent’ or at least ‘Very Good’ in an official Agility 2 or Agility 3 test.

The NCOs can consider other criteria.
The NCOs will send the entry forms, properly completed and signed, to the organising committee before the closing date. They will, at the same time, appoint a ‘team leader’ or coach who shall be responsible for the team before the organising committee.

4. Ring equipment

2 complete agility sets, consisting both of the following approved obstacles:

14 hurdles with poles (1 brush fence, 1 hurdle with full panel, 1 hurdle with gate are also allowed – diameter of the poles should be 4 to 5 cm), 1 collapsible tyre, 1 wall or viaduct, 1 dog walk, 1 A-frame, 1 see-saw, weaving poles (the frame should be no thicker than 8 mm.), 1 table with an electronic timing device built in the surface, 1 long jump, 2 tube tunnels and 1 flat tunnel.

5. Veterinary control
Each dog will be submitted to a veterinary control before the competition starts. The inoculation certificates against rabies will be checked. Dogs coming from or going to a rabies-infected region must also have a valid health certificate issued by their veterinary surgeon.
Pregnant bitches or dogs that are ill or hurt will not be allowed to compete. Bitches in heat are allowed to compete, provided they are separated from the other competing dogs, and kept away from them and run last in the competition. All dogs must be chipped.

6. Record book or license
Each dog must have a record book or license, which is handed over to the organising committee before the competition starts.

7. Judges
The FCI Agility Committee will appoint two qualified judges, one of them must be from a different country than the organising country, and one assistant judge (this must be a FCI recognised judge). The two appointed judges are responsible for judging the courses, the assistant judge is only responsible for judging the up contact of the dog walk. 
The judge is not permitted to judge immediate family such as spouse, partner, father, mother, daughter, son or household residents.

The expenses of the judges are defined in the FCI ‘Specifications for the World Agility Championships’. The organiser must provide the foreign judge with an interpreter in one of the four FCI languages (French, English, German or Spanish). 
The judge’s decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

8. Specifications
The organising committee must abide by the FCI rules and regulations that lists all the committee’s duties and responsibilities and implement them correctly.

   APPENDIX ‘D’ SCHEDULE 5L - REGULATIONS FOR AGILITY CLASSES    

REGULATIONS FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

1.    TERMINOLOGY
1.1    SAAC shall mean the South African Agility Championships. 
NAC shall mean the National Agility Committee. 
The SAAC Sub-Committee shall mean the Sub-Committee specially formed each year to co-ordinate the South African Agility Championships.

2.    ADMINISTRATION
2.1    Each year by the end of October a SAAC Sub-Committee will be formed to coordinate all matters leading up to the following year’s South African Agility Championships. 
2.1.1    The SAAC Sub-Committee will comprise at least one (1) member from each Province (Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal Free State, Eastern Province and Western Province with the inclusion of Border, Southern Cape and Boland) and its duties will be to schedule and manage the Regional Trials and the SA Championships event.
2.1.2    The NAC and SAAC shall develop at least two (2) teams of people with the knowledge and experience to run the SA Championships event. The first team should be made up of people based in the Northern Provinces (Gauteng, Free State and Kwa-Zulu Natal) to take responsibility for the SA Championships event when it is held in these Provinces. The other team should be made up of people from the Southern Provinces (Western Province, Eastern Province with the inclusion of Border, Southern Cape and Boland,) to take responsibility for the SA Championships event when it is held in these Provinces.

3.    TRIALS
3.1    Regional Trials will be held in which dogs in all the Provinces will compete on the same courses. The Regional Trials may also be used for the Agility World Championships Trials.
3.2    The top dogs from the Regional Trials will be invited to compete in the SA Agility Championships event. The SA Agility Championships event may be held at the same time and venue as the South African Trials for the Agility World Championships.
3.3    Regional Trials
3.3.1    Each year the SAAC Sub-Committee will appoint a Trials Coordinator.
3.3.2    Four (4) Regional trials will be held, between the first day of November and the last day of March. The Trials Coordinator will specify the deadline dates for the submission of the results for each leg. 
3.3.3    Courses
3.3.3.1    The Trials Coordinator will provide the courses for the Regional Trials, which will be sourced from overseas if possible and be of a suitable standard in terms of difficulty.
3.3.3.2    Each Regional Trial will consist of a Contact Agility course and a Non-Contact course. Each trial event will cater for Small, Medium and Large dogs. The Contact and Non-Contact courses should be jumped on the same day. 
3.3.3.3    All height categories will jump the same course, with the obstacles set at the heights prescribed for that Category. The course speeds will be 3.5m/s for Contact Agility and 4.0m/s for Non-Contact Agility.
3.3.4    Eligibility of Dogs
3.3.4.1    All dogs with valid KUSA Agility or Non-Contact Agility record cards will be allowed to take part in the Regional Trials. The dogs will compete in either the Small, Medium or Large category, as specified on their record cards.
3.3.4.2    An entry fee will be charged for each dog competing in the Regional Trials. The fee will cover all four (4) Regional Trials. The fee will be set each year by the SAAC Sub-Committee. The committee shall elect from amongst its members a Convenor, Secretary and Treasurer who shall have the authority to sign Cheques. The Cheques shall be signed by any two (2) of those persons.  The committee shall keep a true record of all proceedings and a receipt and payments account. The contest to participate in the South African Agility Championships must be run on a breakeven situation. All profit/loss to accrue or be carried by the contest. A Profit/Loss Account to be submitted to the NAC Convenor after completion of the contest.
3.3.4.3    Bitches in season shall be allowed to compete in these Trials only, on condition that they are kept apart from the other dogs and run last. The onus will be on the handler to bring the bitch’s condition to the attention of the judge at the Trial.
3.3.5    Results
3.3.5.1    After each Province has completed a regional trial, the results should be sent to the Trials Coordinator by the specified deadline date. The deadlines will be strictly adhered to and results not received in time will be excluded and the dogs will be treated as absent from those trials.
3.3.5.2    The Trials Coordinator will keep a record of the results and allocate points using the scoring system in Schedule 5L Appendix E.
3.3.5.3    The Trials Coordinator will issue the results of each trial to the members of the NAC and SAAC Sub-Committee, who will be responsible for communicating them to the competitors in their Provinces.
3.3.5.4    When determining the final Regional qualifying table, the worst Contact score and the worst Non-Contact score will be dropped for each dog, so that the best three (3) Contact scores and the best three (3) Non-Contact scores will count. These scores will be added together and divided by three (3) to obtain an average score for the Contact rounds and an average score for the Non-Contact rounds, per dog.

4.    SOUTH AFRICAN AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT
4.1    Eligibility
4.1.1 The top sixty (60) dogs in the Regional Trials, based upon a combined results table of small, medium and large dogs, will be invited to compete at the SA Agility Championships event. If there is a tie for sixtieth (60th) position, all dogs involved in the tie will be invited. The next ten (10) dogs on the combined results table will be placed on standby to fill positions of possible withdrawals.
4.1.2 The top five (5) dogs from the previous year’s National Agility League, based upon a combined results table of small, medium and large dogs shall be invited to compete at the SA Agility Championships event. An entry fee according to paragraph 3.3.4.2 will still be payable. This regulation as well as regulation 4.1.1 hereof shall be placed under review annually by the National Agility Sub-Committee in order to determine whether the ratio stipulated is still representative of the ratios of dogs competing nationally.
4.1.3    A dog may only be handled at the SA Agility Championships event by the same person who handled it in all the Regional Trials.
4.1.4    Bitches in season will be allowed to compete in the SA Agility Championships event, on condition that they are kept apart from the other dogs and run last. The onus will be on the handler to bring the bitch’s condition to the attention of the judge at the event.
4.1.5    Handlers who have qualified to compete at the SA Agility Championships must confirm their availability to participate prior to the event by submission of an official KUSA entry form which must reach the show organizing committee before the Closing Date which will be set by the show organizing committee each year.
4.1.6    The reigning South African Champion in each height category (large, medium and small) will automatically qualify for the final.

4.2    Organization
4.2.1  The SA Agility Championships event will be run by members of the SAAC Sub-Committee, assisted by members of the host Province’s Agility Sub-Committee. Refer to Paragraph 2.1.2.
4.2.2  The venue for the SA Agility Championships event will be rotated between the Provinces as often as possible, but the timing of the event and conditions stipulated by sponsors may override this principle.
4.2.3  Each year the SAAC Sub-Committee will select two (2) judges to officiate at the SA Agility Championships event. A general invitation will be sent each year by 30 September to all current Championship Show Agility Judges inviting applications to judge the following year’s SA Agility Championships. Applicants need to have judged at least 2 classes of A3 Contact Agility and 2 classes of A3 Non Contact Agility in the previous 12 months from date of application. Applicants will also need to submit a brief CV on their Agility Judging. Any judge will only be allowed to judge this event once every 3 years.
4.3    Format
4.3.1  Each judge will set a Contact Course and a Non-Contact course, making six (6) rounds in total. All Dogs will jump the same course, with the obstacles set at the heights prescribed for that Category.
4.3.2  The running order for each round will be determined by a random computer draw. A different draw will be done for each round. The computer will determine a reasonable gap between dogs for the handlers with more than one (1) dog.
4.3.3  The dogs will be awarded points for their performance in each round using the points scoring system set out in Schedule 5L Appendix ‘E’.  In each individual round of the Championships, the dogs with the least faults and fastest times will be determined the winners in each category, for that round.
4.3.4  After the conclusion of the competition the scores will be totalled and the dogs with the most points will be determined as the winners in each category.  In the event of a tie, all dogs involved in the tie, will be awarded the place.
4.3.5    The winning dog in each category will be awarded the SA Agility Championships Floating trophy.

5.    SPONSORSHIP
5.1    The event may be sponsored permanently or on an annual basis by any organization acceptable to the Federal Council of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa. In years when the event is sponsored, the title may be preceded by the name of the Sponsor. Should either KUSA or any Sponsor wish to disassociate themselves with the event, this may not be done so as to prejudice the holding of the event in that year or any succeeding years. For this reason, a contract must be drawn up between the KUSA and any Sponsor establishing the rights and obligations of both should either or both wish to withdraw from association with this Competition.

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FEDCO 12-2012/NP/Updated 07.02.2013
Fedco 05-2013/NP/Updated 08.07.2013
Fedco 12-2014/NP/Updated 19.01.2015

Most recent changes to this Schedule has an effective date of 02.04.2015

           REGULATIONS FOR THE HANDLER CLASSES                

1.      LICENSING AND SHOW REGULATIONS
The regulations relating to licensing and all other matters to do with Championship Shows, Schedule 3, and Non-Championship Shows, Schedule 4, of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa shall apply to Handler Classes in so far as they do not conflict with specific terms of this Schedule 5K.

2.       SCOPE OF THE LICENCE
2.1     All Breeds clubs may offer all Handler Classes.
2.2     All other clubs may offer Handler Classes.

3.       ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETITION
3.1     Child Handler Class
For persons eight (8), but under eleven (11), years of age.  In the calendar year in which the person turns eleven (11), the person may elect to remain in the Child Handler Class for the remainder of that calendar year or elect to move to the Junior Handler Class. Once moved, he/she may not revert to the Child Handler Class.
3.3        Junior Handler Class
For persons of eleven (11), but under eighteen (18) years of age.
3.4     Open Handler Class
For persons of any age therein provided for. 
3.5     For Handler Classes at Championship Shows the official Kennel Union Show Entry Form shall be used and entries submitted on any other form shall be invalid. The Entry Form for any entrant under 18 years of age shall be accompanied by proof of age, in the form of either a copy of a birth certificate, the first page of an identity document or passport. All Handler Class entries must be on a separate Entry Form from the one used for the breed entry of an exhibit. Any dog that is to be used for handling must be registered on the Breed Register.
3.6     It is not permissible for a handler to handle a bitch in season in any Handler Class.
3.7     It is not mandatory for any exhibit handled in any Handler Class to compete in any Breed Class at the show where it will be handled.
3.8     It is permissible for a handler to handle a neutered dog in any Handler Class

4.        JUDGING 
4.1     When judging Handler Classes the Judge shall consider inter alia:
4.1.1  The exhibit is not “blocked” from the judge’s view at any time i.e. the Handler should not come between the exhibit and the judge. 
4.1.2  Any exaggerated handling is to be discouraged. 
4.1.3  The ability of the Handler to control the exhibit.
4.1.4  The ability of the Handler to ‘set up’ the exhibit.
4.1.5  The ability of the Handler to ‘gait’ the exhibit at a desirable pace for the proper assessment of movement.
4.1.6  The ability of the Handler to present the exhibit to best advantage.
4.1.7  Only standard Handler Ring Patterns are allowed. (Addendum available on request from the office)
4.1.8  The dress, grooming and ring demeanour of the Handler, taking weather conditions into account.
4.2     The quality of the exhibit shall not be taken into consideration by the judge.
4.3     Under no circumstances should questions be used as a means of testing a Handler’s knowledge.  A judge should limit conversation with Handlers.
4.4     Handlers who exhibit impatience or heavy handedness with their exhibits must be penalised.
4.5     If it is apparent that a Handler cannot control his/her own exhibit, the judge must excuse the Handler and exhibit from the ring.
4.6     A judge may request competitors to swap exhibits provided that it becomes apparent that the Handler is capable of controlling/handling his/her new exhibit. However should unruly behaviour occur, the exhibit should be returned to the original handler without penalty. 
4.7     Swapping of exhibits by Child Handlers is not permitted. 
4.8     If an exhibit shows signs of aggression the Handler and exhibit shall immediately become liable to be excused from the ring, at the discretion of the judge.   
4.9     Any Handler not present after three calls by the Ring Steward would be regarded as absent.
       
5.        JUDGES
5.1        Judges shall be expected to have a genuine interest in and understanding of competitive handling.
5.2        Foreign domiciled judges shall either be qualified as specialist Junior Handler (Junior Showmanship) judges in their own countries, or be approved by KUSA to judge Best in Show in this country.
5.3        Persons wishing to become Junior Showmanship Judges need to meet the qualifying criteria and requirements for qualifications as laid out in Schedule 10. Reg.4.

6.    HANDLER CERTIFICATES
6.1  A KUSA Qualifying Certificate will be awarded at any Championship Show to the winner of each Handler Class.

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               KENNEL UNION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGULATIONS               

FOR BREED WORKING TEST (BWT) 1989
(Updated)

SCHEDULE 5H(1)

Contents
1. Licensing and Holding of BREED WORKING TEST (BWT) 
2. Management of BREED WORKING TEST (BWT) 
3. Judging at BREED WORKING TEST (BWT) 
4. Schedule and Description of Exercises for BREED WORKING TEST (BWT)
5. Additional Specifications per Breed 

1. LICENSING AND HOLDING OF BREED WORKING TEST (BWT)
1.1 Licensing and Show Regulations
Every application for a Licence to hold a BWT shall be made not less than one (1) calendar month before the proposed date.
The Regulations relating to licensing and to all other matters to do with shows as set out in Schedule 3 Championship Shows and Schedule 4 Non-Championship Shows of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) shall apply to Breed Working Test so far as they can be relevant to BWT and so far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule 5H.
1.2 Scope of Licence
Only a Club representing a Breed which:
a) requires additional qualifications for Breed Champion Status in terms of the Constitution and requiring BWT as an additional qualification for Breed Champion Status 
b) OR which requires qualifications for entry into the working dog class
c) OR which is customarily entered in either IPO, Schutzhund or classic working trials events may apply for and be issued with a licence to hold a BWT. Such a Club may hold a Breed Working Test under the same Licence as any other Championship or Non-Championship Show or under a separate Licence.
1.3 Marks and Qualification
1.3.1 Qualification is subject to the dog having scored a minimum of seventy (70) marks for each Group A, B and C (Tracking, Obedience and Defence Work) and a total result of two hundred and twenty (220) marks or more out of three hundred (300), provided it does not fail in the steadiness to gunshot test. Once qualified, a dog may not enter again.
1.3.2 The owner of any dog which has been awarded a Breed Working Test Qualifying Certificate may use the abbreviation as an appendage to the dog’s registered name. The abbreviation to be used is BWT. In order to have the qualification placed on any registration records, a copy of the relevant Qualifying Certificate must be submitted to KUSA.
1.4 Eligibility of Dogs for Competition
1.4.1 Only dogs which are registered with KUSA on the Breed Register, may enter in BWT.
1.4.2 A dog having qualified IPO Grade 1is not eligible to enter.
1.4.3 The minimum age for a dog on the day of his participation in a Breed Working Test is fourteen (14) months.
1.4.4 Only dogs which appear to be in good health can take part in BWT.
1.4.5 Bitches in season may take part in BWT subject to the following conditions :
The bitch in season is kept strictly apart from all other dogs on her arrival at the test grounds.
The Test Manager and the Judge must be informed immediately upon arrival by the competitor that he has with him a bitch in season.
The grounds where Groups B and C (Obedience and Defence Work) are to be held can only be entered by the bitches in season when ALL other competitors have completed Groups B and C.

2. MANAGEMENT OF BREED WORKING TEST (BWT)
2.1.1 Test Manager
The management of a BREED WORKING TEST shall be entrusted to the Test Manager who shall be appointed by the Committee of the Club holding the BWT. He will have organised suitable Tracking grounds which meet with the requirements of the Regulations, provision made for a sufficiently large terrain to hold the Obedience and Defence work, a KUSA Registered Assistant (IPO) equipped with the approved protection outfit and equipment. The presence on the field of at least one (1) hide and a hedge jump in good condition are also his responsibility. Additionally, the Test Manager is responsible for the orderly running of the Test and is at the disposal of the Judge/s during the whole event.
2.1.2 Disputes
Any disputed matter requiring a decision during the period of the Test shall be decided by the Test Manager and the Judge/s. However, the control of all matters connected with the dogs during the Test shall rest with the Judge/s but the Manager, if required, may be called upon for assistance.
2.1.3 Complaints
Complaints lodged by competitors will be dealt with in accordance with KUSA Regulations.
2.1.4 Misbehaviour of dogs at a Test
2.1.4.1 Serious uncontrollable behaviour of a dog at a BWT may be dealt with at the discretion of the Test Manager. Any action taken in terms of this Regulation shall be reported to KUSA within seven (7) days of the close of the Test.
2.1.4.2 The Assistant (IPO) may, if he is of the opinion that a dog is uncontrollable, stop and appeal to the Judge for the dog to be disqualified from the rest of the Defence Work.
2.2 Number of dogs to be tested
2.2.1 When judging all Groups (A, B and C), a maximum number of twelve (12) dogs may be tested per day per Judge.
2.2.2 If the number of entries is excessive, the Committee of the Club holding the BWT shall appoint an extra Judge or Judges whose name(s) shall be communicated to KUSA for approval prior to the holding of the Test.
2.2.3 In the situation described in 2.2.2 the Test Manager must allocate an entire ‘Group’ or ‘Groups’ to be tested by the individual Judge (e.g. one (1) Judge does the complete Group A Tracking, another Judge does the complete Group B Obedience, one (1) or both Judges do Group C Defence work). Any competitor qualifying under this Regulation will have his Qualifying certificate signed by all the Judges who judged his dog.
2.3 General attitude and conduct of the handlers
2.3.1 Either the owner or his deputy may handle the dog but it must be the one or the other. Once the dog has commenced work an owner must not interfere with his dog if he has deputised another person to handle it. 
2.3.2 Each handler must report at the start of each Group with his dog on leash in the ‘Heel’ position, to the Judge, giving his and his dog’s name
2.3.3 All instructions given by the Judge or Test Manager must be carried out by all participants.
2.3.4 The handlers should handle their dogs in a sporting manner. If a handler deliberately treats his dog in an unsporting manner, he can be excluded from continuing the Test. Such a decision depends on the Judge’s discretion and may not be disputed. No appeal will be entertained.
2.3.5 All commands may be given by the handler in his mother tongue. The dog’s name may be used in conjunction with the command.
2.3.6 During Groups B and C each dog must be handled on a ‘neck chain’ (dead choke chain). Leather or spike collars are forbidden.
2.3.7 The carrying or the offering of food or other inducement to a dog while the test in in progress is forbidden. 
2.3.8 In all exercises the left side of the handler will be regarded as the working side. If the handler suffers from a physical disability requiring his dog to be handled on the right side, he must notify the Judge and ask his permission to do so before the commencement of the Test.
2.4 Conditions
It is the responsibility of the Test Manager and of the Judge/s that all dogs compete under the same conditions as far as this is practical.
2.5 Weather
Cancellation on account of inclement weather of a Test or any part of a Test shall be at the discretion of the Test Manager on consultation with the Judge/s.
2.6 Starting Time
All participants shall be informed of the starting time and shall be present at site of the Test at least thirty (30) minutes before that time. Any participant who is not present thirty (30) minutes prior to the informed starting time, may be considered by the Judge as having withdrawn.
2.7 Provision of Tracking Articles
All tracking articles, with size in accordance to the official description, must be provided by the organising club.
2.8 Order of Competition
The running order shall be determined by a draw among the participants. Any participant who is not present at this draw shall not be permitted to take part. (See Regulation 1.4.5 with regard to bitches in season taking part).
2.9 Assistants
Only KUSA Registered Assistants (IPO) may officiate at any BWT. During all exercises of Group C Defence Work, the Assistant (IPO) will wear a suitable protection outfit, non-slip sport shoes and carry a padded leather covered flexible stick. Before the start of Group C, the Judge must inspect and approve the entire outfit of the Assistant (IPO). 
2.10 Competition by Officials at Shows
2.10.1 A Judge at a Show may not enter or handle a dog in the same discipline (Breed, Obedience, Working Trials, IPO, Dog Jumping, Agility and Carting) as that in which he is officiating. A Judge at a Show may not handle a dog in any discipline on the day/s that he is officiating. A Judge at a Show may not handle a dog in any discipline on the day/s that he is officiating.
2.10.2 A KUSA representative may not enter, exhibit or handle a dog registered in his name at any KUSA Licensed event held at the same venue on the day that he is officiating, nor in the same discipline held under the same licence on any day.
2.11 Catalogue Numbers
Handlers must display catalogue or entry numbers prominently during the Test.

3. JUDGING AT BREED WORKING TESTS
Note : This Test must NOT be regarded as a competition.
3.1 The judging of a Breed Working Test will be carried out by a licensed Judge (IPO) currently on the KUSA Register for Judges (IPO) who shall be permanently domiciled in the KUSA area of jurisdiction, be a member of the Kennel Union in good standing, both at the time of accepting an invitation and undertaking an appointment. No mandatory intervals are required between judging appointments. The method of judging is based on the directives as given for International Profung Ordung (IPO) - Schedule 5B (2) (IPO).
3.2 Knowledge of the Regulations
All handlers are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the Regulations for BWT.
3.3 Practice
Judges may allow the participants to practice the jump prior to the commencement of Group B (Obedience) but no other practice shall be allowed. Before starting the Defence Work the Judge should instruct the Assistant (IPO) in a practice run with a dog which is not entered, for which permission to be present has been granted by the Test Manager.
3.4 Marking of Participants
As each dog completes a Group, his score must be entered by the Judge on his score sheet and that score must be made known to the handler. Scores may not subsequently be changed except to correct arithmetical errors. The scores awarded and commented on by the Judge should also be made known to the spectators as soon as it is practically possible.
3.5 Announcement of Results
At the completion of the Test the Judge will announce to the participants and the spectators the names of the dogs which have qualified in the Test.
3.6 Adhering to the Regulations
No Judge shall require any dog or handler to do anything nor penalise a dog or handler for failing to do anything which is not required by these Regulations or in this Schedule.
3.7 Judge’s Orders
Judge’s verbal orders must be clear to enable everyone to follow the judging.
3.8 Events outside the Regulations
In the event of circumstances arising not covered by KUSA Rules and Regulations, the Judge/s will have discretionary powers to make a ruling subject to confirmation by KUSA. In such instances the Judge must submit a written report setting out all details to KUSA within fourteen (14) days of the Test.

4. SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTION OF EXERCISES FOR BREED WORKING TEST
4.1 GROUP A - TRACKING (maximum 100 marks, track 90 and article 10 marks)
4.1.1 Track Laying. The handler will lay the track which is to be about 300 paces long with one (1) turn of ninety degrees. During the actual laying of the track the dog under test will be so placed that it cannot see the track being laid. The article for the track shall be a soft object in everyday use (e.g. cloth or leather) with approximate dimensions of 15 X 5 X 2cms, and must be handed out to the handler fifteen (15) minutes before commencing laying of the track.
4.1.2 Working the track. The dog is to be put on the track as soon as the handler has completed laying the track. The dog must track on a 10m long tracking lead.
4.2 GROUP B - OBEDIENCE (maximum 100 marks)
Note : The handler may request that the Judge or steward give instructions for the exercises.
4.2.1 STEADINESS TO GUNSHOT (Pass or Fail)
This exercise is judged separately. The dog, ‘off lead’, must heel with the handler whilst two (2) shots are fired from a distance of about twenty (20) paces from the dog and handler. The gun should be of 6 to 9mm calibre, or a starting pistol (cap type). Should the dog fail this test it must be eliminated from further exercises.
4.2.2 HEEL ON LEAD (20 marks)
The dog on lead, must follow the handler in a docile and happy manner, in such a way that the lead hangs loosely and the dog’s right shoulder must remain in the vicinity of the handler’s left knee. The lead is held in the left hand and both arms of the handler should move naturally. The execution of the exercise is in normal pace, with a halt and changes in direction to left, right and about turn. A verbal command is allowed for every start, change of direction and halt.
4.2.3 HEEL OFF LEAD (30 marks)
Before starting this exercise the handler must remove the lead from the dog and sling it across his back from left shoulder to right hip. The ‘Heel’ off lead should be executed in the same way as the ‘Heel’ on the lead. 
4.2.4 RETRIEVING AN OBJECT ON LEVEL GROUND (20 marks)
The dog, at the start of the exercise, is to be ‘off lead’ in the ‘Heel’ position. Upon orders from the Judge or steward, the handler will throw his own article, in the nature of a personal belonging, or dumbbell, for a distance of about 10 paces. Upon a verbal command from the handler, the dog should go immediately to the object, pick it up, and return briskly to the handler. The dog must sit in front of the handler and hold the object quietly until the handler gives the command to release the object, after which the dog should be commanded to return to ‘Heel’.
4.2.5 HEDGE JUMP (30 marks)
The jump should be 1.5 metres wide, opaque construction with a brush top , the height shall be 80cm. The handler shall begin the exercise in front of the jump with the dog in the ‘Heel’ position. The handler should leave the dog and proceed around to the other side of the jump. When stationary, facing the dog, the handler shall call the dog over the jump to sit in front, before commanding the dog to return to ‘Heel’. Commands will be allowed for the ‘Stay’, ‘Recall’, ‘Jump’ and finish.
4.3 GROUP C - DEFENCE WORK (maximum 100 marks)
Attack on handler (50 marks)
Escape and test of courage (50 marks)
4.3.1 ATTACK ON HANDLER (50 marks)
Upon orders from the Judge, the handler, with dog off lead, is to walk about twenty (20) paces towards a hide where the Assistant (IPO) is hidden. (Dog may be held by the collar without penalisation). The handler will suddenly be attacked from the front when he is about ten (10) paces from the hide. A hand-to-hand fight between the handler and Assistant (IPO) is not permissible. The dog must immediately intercept the attack by a firm hold of the Assistant (IPO). At this point the Assistant (IPO) gives the dog two (2) blows on the flanks, withers or thighs, with a flexible leather padded stick. Other parts of the dog may not be hit. Verbal encouragement is permitted. Upon orders from the Judge, the Assistant (IPO) must cease his action and stand still. The dog should let go immediately. A command to leave is permissible. The handler must proceed to restrain the dog by the neck chain.
4.3.2 ESCAPE AND TEST OF COURAGE (50 marks)
Whilst the handler holds the dog, the Assistant (IPO) is to run away in a straight line while making a threatening gesture. When the Assistant (IPO) is at a distance of about thirty (30) paces, the handler is to send the dog after him. The handler may follow the dog but must maintain a distance of not less than five (5) paces from the dog. The Judge commands the Assistant (IPO) to about-turn when the dog has reached a point about twenty (20) paces from the Assistant (IPO). The Assistant (IPO) endeavours to keep the dog at bay by moving the arm carrying the flexible stick. This threatening movement should not be done at a level lower than the chest of the Assistant (IPO). The dog is to catch and take hold of the Assistant (IPO) who will put up a short fight before ceasing the struggle, on command from the Judge. The dog should leave immediately and stand guard. A command to leave is permissible. Upon orders from the Judge, the handler must go to and put the dog on lead. To qualify the dog must let go without physical assistance.

5. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS PER BREED IN PARTICULAR
5.1 GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS
5.1.1 The Breed Working Test must be organised by a German Shepherd Dog Specialist Club.
5.1.2 Each dog entered must produce a Grading of Good, or better.
5.1.3 Each dog entered must be examined for tattoo identification.
5.2 GIANT SCHNAUZERS
5.2.1 Each dog entered must produce a Challenge Certificate awarded at a Breed Show, or be examined by a Working Group Judge for conformity to the Breed Standard.

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