RULES, PRICES & REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIONS & SERVICES
CONDUCTED BY THE KEESHOND CLUB OF NSW (KCNSW)
(EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 2006) SHOWS ![]() There are two Championship Shows held each year. At least one Championship Show per year is held at Easter to coincide, where possible within a day or so, with the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The Championship Show held at Easter will be the Perpetual Trophy Show, where all classes in Show are presented with a Perpetual Trophy. The other Championship Show (which can be held at any time of the year) has Perpetual Trophies for Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex in Show. Club Trophies always remain the property of the KCNSW and are not to leave the possession of the Trophy Steward. All Trophies are engraved after each show. Once Perpetual Trophies are full and can no longer be used, the original donor of the Trophy is approached to replace the Trophy; if they are not interested then it is open to all members. The completed Trophy is then photographed and the photo along with the list of winners is kept in the Club’s archives. The actual Trophy is awarded to the person who has won it the most. If that person does not want the Trophy it is then offered to the original donor and then to the members of the Club. ![]() The Best of Breed Keeshond is recognised on a Perpetual Trophy held by the Club. Tri-coloured sashes are awarded to the winners of each class and each Challenge Winner. A Best of Breed Trophy is donated by the Club and presented to the RAS of NSW for the breed Judge to present in the show ring to the Best of Breed winner. ![]() On occasions, when applied for through Dogs NSW, the Club conducts a third Championship Show in conjunction with the Spring Fair in November. The speciality date is in accordance with Dogs NSW Show Calendar (varied yearly) and the Judge is allocated by the Spring Fair Show Committee. There are no perpetual trophies for this show. The Club may also request that the Spring Fair Show Committee conduct Keeshond Breed Features at both the Spring Fair and Classic Shows. When this is requested, the Club will provide Keeshonds with special ribbons/trophies for classes in breed. ![]() The Club usually conducts at least one Parade or Open Show per year. It is intended to appoint a trainee or recently approved Judge the opportunity to learn more about the Keeshond Breed. There is a perpetual trophy for the Best Exhibit in Parade which is retained by the Club. There are no perpetual trophies for the Open Show. When the trophy is complete, it shall be awarded as per perpetual trophies held for the Championship Shows. COMPETITIONS All owners of dogs or bitches entered in any Club competition must be members of the Club and financial for the entire period of the competition. ![]() This is awarded to the dog or bitch which gains the most Challenge points from 1st December to 30th November each year. To compete for this Trophy you must be a resident of NSW of the ACT. A complete list of Challenges with original Certificates and return self-addressed envelope must be received by the Club’s Secretary by no later than the 3rd Friday of December. The Secretary will present all entries with accompanying Challenge Certificates at the January KCNSW meeting where the winner will be announced. ![]() Awarded to the bitch which gains the most Breed Challenge Points (Group wins not included) from 1st July to 30th June each year. To compete for this Trophy you must be a resident of NSW or the ACT. A complete list of Challenges with original Certificates and return self-addressed envelope must be received by the Club’s Secretary by the 2nd Thursday of July. The Secretary will then present all entries with accompanying Challenge Certificates at the Club’s July meeting where the winner will be announced. ![]() Awarded to the dog which gains the most Breed Challenge Points (Group wins not included) from 1st July to 30th June each year. To compete for this Trophy you must be a resident of NSW or the ACT. A complete list of Challenges with original Certificates and return self-addressed envelope must be received by the Club’s Secretary by the 2nd Thursday of July. The Secretary will then present all entries with accompanying Challenge Certificates at the Club’s July meeting where the winner will be announced. ![]() Members residing in NSW or the ACT are eligible to enter with dogs or bitches competing only in classes 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 3, 3A at Championship Shows held in NSW or the ACT. Competitors may submit their best results each calendar month. Pups are eligible during the year, from 1st December to 30th November, in which they turn twelve months of age. Each monthly result is to be sent to the Club Secretary within ten days of the end of each month.
Points (which are cumulative) are awarded on the following basis:
A class in show win at a breed, group or semi group Championship show shall be awarded 5 points – the same as a class in show win at an all breeds show. 5 points per month is the maximum points obtainable. The winner of the Trophy will be announced at the January KCNSW meeting, and noted at the Easter Championship Show. ![]() This competition is open to members residing in NSW, ACT and QLD and for those dogs or bitches competing only in classes 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 11, 11A (no special, neuter or sweepstakes classes) at Championship shows held in NSW, ACT or QLD. Adult Dogs and Bitches are eligible during the year, from 1st December to 30th November, in which they have already turned twelve months of age or older. The best monthly result is to be sent to the Club Secretary within ten (10) days of the end of each month.
Points (which are cumulative) are awarded on the following basis (note that KCNSW Championship Shows are allocated on a slightly different scale): All Breed & Semi Specialist Shows Level 1: 1st in Class 3 points 2nd in Class 2 points 3rd in Class 1 point Level 2: Best in Group 3 points RU Best in Group 2 points Class in Group 1 point Level 3: Best in Show 3 points RU Best in Show 2 points Class in Show 1 point KCNSW Championship Shows Level 1: 1st in Class 3 points 2nd in Class 2 points 3rd in Class 1 point Level 2: Challenge 3 points Res Challenge 2 points Level 3: Best in Show 3 points RU Best in Show 2 points Class in Show 1 point Points are awarded by taking the best points per level, eg: if your Keeshond wins Best in Group and a Class in Group, then your Kee is entitled to 3 points for Level 1 (1st place in their class), and 3 points for Level 2 (Best in Group). You can take either the 3 points for Best in Group, or 1 point for the Class in Group, but you cannot take points for both the Best in Group and the Class in Group award. At a Group or semi-group Championship Show Level 2 is disregarded (an example of this type of show is either the Spitz Breeds Club of NSW or Non-Sporting Dog Club of NSW). These shows do not have a group level so the maximum points obtainable is 6 points (eg: 1st in Class (3 points) and Best in Show (3 points). Other examples of Keeshond of the Year scoring:
When run, the Puppy Pointscore is open to dogs or bitches competing only in Baby Puppy, Minor Puppy or Puppy classes (1, 2, 3, 1a, 2a, 3a) at selected Championship Shows (as listed in the Club’s Newsletter) held in NSW for January to November. The cumulative scoring system is as follows:
A maximum of 5 points is obtainable at one show. Only members residing in NSW or the ACT are eligible for either of the Pointscore Trophies. The Secretary will record awarded points throughout the year. Points gained at each Pointscore Show are added to determine the final score. The first three places are awarded Trophies irrespective of how many dog or bitches are on that placing. The winner is announced at the January meeting and noted at the Easter Championship Show. ![]() This is run in conjunction with the Easter Championship Show (the Perpetual Show). The scoring system is as follows:
The points are cumulative and are tallied for all dogs/bitches in each Breeder’s Prefix. The winner is announced at the trophy presentation at the Club show. The breeder who owns the winning prefix does not have to be a member of the Club nor have entered the show. AWARDS
![]() Who should receive a nomination of Life Membership?
A formal selection process, that is effective from the conclusion of the 2002 Annual General Meeting, currently exists. To nominate for Life Membership the following process shall take place:
The process of determining Life Membership shall be:
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