Club conditions to enter club events

• The Club runs all activities under the Kennel Club Rules and J Regs, and J Regs will be applied unless otherwise stated in the event details (KC registration, preferences, entry fees, refunds, ownership, joint ownership, code of conduct, objections, welfare of dogs, bitches in season etc).
• Entries online - preferred but email and post accepted. if using an email or paper entry – incomplete or illegible entry forms may be returned.  Where an Owner enters more than one dog in a trial/ test,  they must nominate which dog is their first preference. THE DRAW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL or post if you have sent a SAE.
• Preference in the draw (Tests and Trials) is given to Members, using  draw preferences       determined in the KC J Regs.  In the case of joint ownership of dogs, both owners must be club members. Where a Member enters more than one dog in the same test/trial, they must decide which dog is their first preference.
• Payment for Tests and Trials must be received 7 days before the trial /test date.  Pay On-line via PayPal or BACS,  or by cheque.  
• Withdrawal of a dog from Tests and Trials without a valid reason (JRegs) within seven days of the event will result in the entry fee being forfeited.
• No Substitution of dogs after the draw, whilst there are reserves still standing. 
• Young Handlers (under 18s) must be always supervised by a Parent or Guardian and must be signed  into the Visitors book at the start of the day.
• Handlers are not allowed to carry in their hand; a gun, ball, lead or stick whilst handling their dog. The case of disability, a stick may be used with the Judges permission. 
• A dog considered unfit to compete (decision of the Committee in consultation with the Judges) because of sexual reasons, contagious disease, hysteria, or from any other cause which may interfere with the safety or  run of their opponents, such a dog must be removed immediately from the ground.  
• Any objections or complaints must be made in writing to the Secretary /or direct to the KC, within seven days of the event, for consideration by the Committee, accompanied by a fee of £35 (KC JRegs).  This sum will be returned if the objection / complaint is upheld. 
• Dogs must be kept on a lead, except when competing, or  in the exercise area.
• Handlers should come appropriately attired for the ground/weather and looking smart, out of respect to our hosts.  Must bring their own lunch and refreshments.
• Photography, (other than personal) must be explicitly agreed with the Secretary. No videography at  competition events.
• Trophies must be returned to the Secretary; cleaned & engraved,   prior to the next Test/Trial. Failure to return a trophy in time, will result in you being invoiced for its replacement value.
• Loss of Armband £10 charge
• Participation in events is at your own risk. The Club does not accept any liability for any accidents or incidents. 

• If you, or anyone in your household, has Covid-19 related symptoms /tested positive for Covid-19, follow Government advice and you should consider whether it is appropriate that you attend the event.

Version 10  27/9/25

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