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)