Rules

Rules for handlers and their dogs:

  • Handlers are only allowed to start wearing a valid starting number.
  • Handlers are only allowed to start under their own starting number.
  • Handlers who are not present when their number is due to run will have to forfeit their run.
  • Handlers are expected to know their starting number.
  • Handlers are expected to treat sheep respectfully.
  • Handlers are expected to treat dogs respectfully.
  • Handlers are expected to treat the Judges respectfully.
  • Handlers are expected to treat all people present respectfully.
  • Handlers can be requested to retire from their run, and to leave the trial field, when a fixed number of points, established by the organizing authorities, has already been deducted.
  • Handlers will be allowed access to the trial grounds as soon as their entrance fees have been paid.
  • Handlers automatically agree with the regulations by entering and paying for the trial.
  • Issues not dealt with in these regulations will be decided upon by the organizing authorities.
  • If the regulations stated above are not lived by, the organization may take action against the offending handler.
  • Handlers participate on their own risk.
  • The organization is not responsible for any damage of a kind.
  • We are not liable for damages to any dogs, vehicles or possessions at the trial.
  • The maximum time for a single run is set at 10 minutes.
  • Parking is only allowed in the designated parking spots.(see map)
  • You may only walk your dog on the designated area. (see map)
  • All dogs must be kept on leash.
  • A re-run will only be given at the judges discretion and if he sees fit.
  • The organization is empowered to intervene during the run when the dog or sheep are endangered.
  • There will be 1 prize-giving moment; the Dutch Open Trophy; Winner of the Double Gather. (lowest score run will be deleted in the total score)