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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I
NAME
AND OBJECTIVES
ARTICLE II
CLUB
YEAR AND ANNUAL MEETING
ARTICLE III
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE IV
DISCIPLINE
ARTICLE
V
VOTING AND ELECTIONS
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
ARTICLE VII
ORDER OF BUSINESS
ARTICLE VIII
DIRECTORS
AND OFFICERS
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE XI
CLUB
MAIL AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS
ARTICLE XII
DISSOLUTION
ARTICLE I
NAME AND OBJECTIVES
SECTION
1. The club name
shall be the Carolina Boykin Spaniel Retriever Club (CBSRC) herein after called
the Club.
SECTION 2.
OBJECTIVES
(a)
To encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Boykin Spaniel retrievers; to
do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
(b) To
encourage the use of trained Boykin Spaniel retrievers while hunting, thereby
preserving game.
(c) To protect and advance the interest of the breed by
encouraging sportsmanlike competition at hunting tests.
(d) To conduct Club
hunting tests as closely as possible to hunting situations
(e) To publish a
newsletter for our membership, keeping them informed as to the outcome of each
hunting test. It shall also inform the membership of other items of interest.
SECTION
3. The Club shall
not be conducted for profit and no part of any profits or remainder from dues
or donations to the Club shall benefit any Club member.
SECTION
4. Club members may
revise and amend the Constitution and By-Laws as may be required to better
carry out these objectives.
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ARTICLE II
CLUB YEAR AND ANNUAL MEETING
SECTION
1. The Club fiscal
year shall begin July 1st and end June 30th of the following year.
SECTION
2. ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual Club meeting shall be held at the end of the hunting test in June of
each year. At this meeting, the newly elected members of the Board of Directors
shall be announced. The Club's meeting place and time shall be decided upon by
the President or by majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Club Secretary
will mail a notice to each member stating the time and place of such meeting.
Said notice must be given at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting. The
quorum for Club meetings shall be twenty percent (20%) of the members in good
standing.
ARTICLE III
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
SECTION
1. (a) Application
for membership is open to all persons age twelve (12) and above. Applications
may be obtained from the Club Secretary. Upon completion of application and
payment of dues, applicant will be considered a member in good standing
provided a simple majority of the Board of Directors do not reject the
application within thirty (30) days of its inception. Should an application be
rejected, the Club Secretary, by registered mail, shall give written notice to
the applicant together with a complete refund of dues within ten (10) days of
the date of rejection.
(b There shall be one type of membership. Said
membership shall include the member and all dependents in his/her
household.
(c) The rate of membership dues shall be set by the board. During
the first week of July, the Club Treasurer shall, by mail, send each member a
statement of his/her dues for the upcoming year.
(d) Benefits of Club
members shall include but not be limited to: one vote at all Club meetings and
elections, reduced entry fees at Club hunting tests, and receipt of the
newsletter.
SECTION
2. TERMINATION OF
MEMBERSHIP Memberships may be terminated by:
(a) LAPSING: A membership will
be considered lapsed if a member's dues remain unpaid sixty (60) days after the
first day of the fiscal year. The Board of Directors may by majority vote grant
an extension if they deem necessary. Any person whose membership has lapsed
must reapply to the Club Secretary for reinstatement.
(b) SUSPENSION: Club
members may be suspended as provided for herein under Article IV, Section
3.
ARTICLE IV
DISCIPLINE
SECTION
1. CHARGES. Any
member may prefer charges against any Club member for alleged misconduct
prejudicial to the best interest of the Club. Written charges with
specification must be filed in duplicate with the Club Secretary together with
a deposit of fifty dollars ($50.) which shall be forfeited if such charges are
not sustained. Upon filing of charges, the Board shall have not less than
fourteen (14) nor more than thirty (30) days to set a date for a Board Hearing.
The Secretary upon receipt of these charges shall have not more than five (5)
days to send one (1) copy of the charges to the accused member by registered
mail together with a notice stating the time and place of the Board Hearing.
Said notice must inform the accused member of his/her right to appear in
his/her own behalf and to present witnesses.
SECTION
2. BOARD HEARING.
The purpose of the Board Hearing shall be to hear all evidence and testimony
pertinent to the charges against the Club member. It shall be the complainants
obligation to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the conduct of the accused
member has had or will have a detrimental effect on the Club or the Boykin
Spaniel. Immediately after hearing all testimony, the Board shall make a
recommendation to drop all charges or to proceed with disciplinary action.
Should the Board recommend to take action, it will immediately go into
executive session at which time a vote by secret ballot will be held to
determine if the suspension shall be for loss of all or part of the member's
Club privileges. Upon completion of this vote, the Board shall notify all
parties of their decision.
SECTION
3. SUSPENSION.
Suspension of a member may be accomplished only after and as a direct result of
evidence gathered at a Board Hearing. It shall take a simple majority vote of
the Board of Directors to suspend a Club member. The Board shall have complete
authority to suspend any part of the member's privileges including, but not
limited to, participation in Club sponsored hunting tests. Should the Board
recommend to suspend all of a member's Club privileges, a special Club meeting
must be held within thirty (30) days of recommendation. All of a member's
privileges may be suspended only at a special meeting of the club following a
Board Hearing. The Board's recommendation of suspension shall be upheld unless
two thirds (2/3) of the members vote against the suspension at this special
Club meeting. Suspended members may reapply for reinstatement at the beginning
of the fiscal year following the expulsion unless otherwise stipulated by the
Board.
ARTICLE V
VOTING AND ELECTIONS
SECTION
1. VOTING
(a) A
membership is entitled to one (1) vote at Club meetings and elections.
(b)
Only members in good standing are allowed to vote. A member will be considered
in good standing provided he/she is not indebted to the Club.
(c) Voting may
be by secret ballot.
SECTION
2. ELECTIONS
(a) Any Club member in good standing is eligible for nomination to the
Board. Candidates receiving the majority of votes cast shall be declared
elected.
(b) Nominations must be submitted to and received by the Club
Secretary no later than 6:00 p.m. May 15th of each year.
(c) Prior to being
mailed, each ballot shall be initialed by the Club Secretary and one other
person from the general membership selected by the Board.
(d)The Club
Secretary shall mail out paper ballots to each member on or before May 20th of
each year. In order to be counted, Club members must return their ballots by
6:00 p.m. May 30th of each year.
(e) On May 30th of each year the Club
Secretary together with one Club member designated by the Board will tabulate
all ballots. Upon completion of the vote count, the Secretary shall inform all
candidates as to the outcome of the election
(f) Results of the election
shall be announced to the membership at the Annual Meeting.
(g) The
Secretary shall retain all ballots for sixty (60) days for the purpose of
inspection by any Club member so inclined.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
SECTION
1 SPECIAL
CLUB MEETINGS. Special Club meetings may be called by the President or by
simple majority vote of the Board of Directors which are present and voting at
any meeting. Special Club meetings may also be called by the Secretary by
having received a petition signed by no less than eight (8) Club members; this
petition must state the purpose for such meeting. When a special Club meeting
is called, the President or the simple majority of the Board will state a time
and place for the meeting and the Secretary will mail a notice to each member
at least five (5) but not more than fifteen (15) days prior to said meeting.
The quorum for these meetings shall be twenty percent (20%) of the Club members
in good standing.
SECTION
2 BOARD
MEETINGS. Meetings of the Board of Directors will be called by the President or
by simple majority vote of the Board. Meeting of the Board will be held at a
time and place selected by the President or by simple majority vote of the
Directors. The Club President shall preside at these meetings. The Club
Secretary shall send written notice to each Board member at least ten (10) days
prior to the meeting stating the time and place of the meeting. The quorum for
all Board meetings shall be a simple majority of the Board.
(a) Club
members are allowed to attend Board meetings but cannot enter into discussion
unless recognized by the Board.
(b) The Board, by simple majority of those
present and voting, may enter into executive session at which time any Club
member present shall be asked to excuse himself/herself.
ARTICLE VII
ORDER OF BUSINESS
SECTION
1 CLUB
MEETINGS. The President shall preside at these meetings, The order of business
shall be as follows: Minutes of the last meeting, Report of the Secretary,
Report of the Treasurer, report of Committees, Unfinished business, New
business, Adjournment.
SECTION
2 BOARD
MEETINGS. The President shall preside at these meetings. The order of business
shall be as follows: Minutes of the last meeting, report of the Treasurer,
Unfinished business, Report of the Committees, New business,
Adjournment.
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ARTICLE VIII
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
SECTION
1 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS. The Board shall be made up of the President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer and five members at large and will serve in their
respective capacities with regard to both Club and Board meetings.(b) Officers
of the Board/Club shall serve in their capacity for one (1) year terms but may
be re-elected.
(a) Each Board member will serve one (1) three (3) year
term. After the completion of one (1) term, the member must sit out one (1)
year before being eligible to run again.
(b) Officers of the Board/Club
shall serve in their capacity for one (1) year terms but may be
re-elected.
(c) All HRC and UKC rules and policies will be followed at all
UKC licensed, HRC Hunts sponsored by this Club. HRC Club Officers must be
members in good standing with HRC, Inc
SECTION
2 DUTIES
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and Board as well
as call all hunting tests.
(b) The Vice President shall assume the duties
of the President in the event of his/her absence or death.
(c) The
Secretary shall keep a written record of all meetings. He/she shall be
responsible for notifying members of meetings, notifying Directors of their
election to office, keeping membership records and other duties as prescribed
in these by-laws.
(d) The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining an
accurate written record of all monetary transactions conducted on behalf of the
Club. He/she shall receive all Club money and promptly deposit all receipts
into a Board approved bank account in the name of the Club. The Treasurer shall
render a written account of the Club's finances at each meeting of the Club or
Board. Upon the close of the fiscal year, he/she shall prepare a written annual
report and submit it together with all records to the Board of Directors on or
before July 10th of each year. Club records kept by the Treasurer are subject
to inspection and/or audit as the Board deems necessary but shall be audited at
the close of each fiscal year. Said audit shall be performed by an Audit
Committee consisting of two (2) members selected by the Board. The Audit
Committee shall in turn prepare an audit report and make relevant
recommendations to the Board.
SECTION
3 VACANCIES
((a) Any vacancies occurring on the Board during the year shall be filled
for the unexpired term by nominations from the Board followed by a simple
majority vote of all members of the Board at its first meeting following the
creation of such vacancy. Should two (2) or more years remain on the unexpired
term, member shall be treated as if he/she had served a full term; therefore,
he/she will not be eligible for election until siting off for one (1) year.
(b) Should the office of the President become vacant, it shall
automatically be filled by the Vice President. All other vacant offices shall
be filled by the Board's simple majority vote.
(c) Any Board member may be
removed for cause upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the
Board then serving. Cause shall be presumed to exist if a Board member has
failed to be in attendance at more than fifty percent of the meetings of the
Board of Directors held during any continuous twelve month period and duly
called in accordance with Section 2 of Article VI.
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
SECTION
1. The President
and/or Board may appoint committees to help the Club in projects such as
hunting tests, trophies and ribbons, or any other causes which the President
and/or Board deem necessary. These committees are always subject to the final
approval of the simple majority of the Board.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
SECTION
1. Amendments to the
Constitution and by-laws may be proposed by a simple majority vote of the Board
of Directors or by written petition signed by fifteen (15) Club members
addressed to the Secretary. All proposals shall be voted on by the membership.
Amendments shall be passed by two thirds (2/3) of those members
voting.
SECTION
2. VOTING
(a) All proposed constitutional amendments shall be addressed and delivered
to the Club Secretary.
(b) All proposed amendments will be voted on by
secret mail ballots.
(c) Upon receipt of each proposal, the Secretary shall
have ten (10) days to prepare a ballot and submit same to each member. The
Secretary together with one (1) member chosen by the Board shall initial each
ballot prior to mailing.
(d) Club members shall have at least ten (10) but
not more than fifteen (15) days to return their ballot. The Board of Directors
shall set a date and time for all ballots to be returned. Votes received after
said date and time will not be counted.
(e) The Secretary together with one
(1) person selected by the Board shall tabulate ballots promptly upon the close
of the vote.
(f) Results of the vote shall be announced to the membership
within forty five (45) days of the close of the vote.
(g) The Secretary
will retain all ballots for sixty (60) days for the purpose of inspection by
any Club member so inclined.
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ARTICLE XI
CLUB MAIL AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS
SECTION
1. CLUB MAIL. All
Club mail shall be sent out by first class U.S. mail unless otherwise stated
herein.
SECTION
2. CHANGE OF
ADDRESS. It shall be the sole responsibility of the member to provide the Club
with any address change. All address changes must be submitted in writing to
the Club Secretary to ensure receipt of Club mail.
ARTICLE XII
DISSOLUTION
SECTION
1. The Club may be
dissolved at any time by written consent of no less than two thirds (2/3) of
the members. In the event of dissolution, the first step taken shall be the
payment of all Club debts. Any assets left over shall be donated to the Boykin
Spaniel Society.
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Trial Rules
Hunting Test Regulations and
Procedures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY
Chapter
I General
Regulations and Procedures for CBSRC Hunting
Tests
Chapter
II
Hunting Trial Chairman
Chapter
III
Equipment Manager
Chapter
IV
Game Steward
Chapter
V Field
Trial Committee
Chapter
VI
Stakes
Chapter
VII
Eligibility
Chapter
VIII Regulations
and Minimum Test Requirements for Junior Puppy
Stake
Chapter
IX Regulations
and Minimum Test Requirements for Senior Puppy Stake
Chapter X
Regulations
and Minimum Test Requirements for Novice Stake
Chapter
XI Regulations
and Minimum Test Requirements for Intermediate
Stake
Chapter
XII
Regulations and Minimum Test Requirements for Open
Stake
CHAPTER
I
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
FOR
CBSRC FIELD TRIALS
SECTION
1. The purpose of a
field trial for retrievers is to determine their relative merits in the field.
Tests should simulate as nearly as possible the conditions met in a day's
shoot. Dogs are expected to retrieve any type game bird under all conditions.
SECTION
2. The function of
a non-slip retriever is to seek and retrieve fallen game when ordered to do so.
He should sit quietly on line or in the blind, walk at heel, or assume any
position designated by his handler until sent to retrieve. When ordered, a dog
should retrieve quickly and without disturbing too much ground, and should
deliver tenderly to hand. He should then await further orders.
SECTION
3. Dogs shall be
judged on their natural abilities as well as abilities acquired through
training, including steadiness, control, response to direction and delivery.
Dogs should also be judged for their natural abilities, including memory,
intelligence, attention, nose, courage, perseverance and style.
SECTION
4. A "test" shall be
defined for these purposes as the evaluation of a dog as required by the
Regulations and Procedures and during which the dog is being scored.
SECTION
5. There will be a
designated area at each event where handlers may air their dogs.
SECTION
6. Dogs must be kept
on a leash and under control at all times unless the dog is being aired in a
designated area. Dogs are prohibited from buildings at a CBSRC event.
SECTION
7. The term "dog"
includes male and female dogs.
SECTION
8. Females in
season will not be permitted on the test grounds.
SECTION
9. All tests shall
be judged by two judges.
A.
The judges are representatives of the CBSRC and shall abide by the Regulations
herein.
B.
Duck blinds, numerous decoys, boats, game calls, and other hunting implements
shall be utilized when
appropriate.
C.
Judges shall decide on the placement of the gunners and bird boys.
D. Handlers,
bird boys, gunners, judges and others shall be required to wear camouflaged
or
dark clothing.
E.
A judge shall not judge any family member or their dog at a CBSRC field
trial.
F.
Events shall utilize dead pheasants, pigeons, ducks or other game birds.
Exception: live birds may be
used for fly away, shot fliers and flushed birds
G.
The CBSRC considers the judging of dogs to be an art and not a
science.
H.
Events shall utilize dead pheasants, pigeons, ducks or other game
birds.
Exception: live birds may be used for fly away, shot fliers and flushed
birds.
SECTION
10. No dog shall be entered or
run in any hunting test, and if brought on to the test ground, shall be
immediately removed, if it shows any symptoms of or is known to have been in
contact with any communicable diseases within the 30 days immediately preceding
the date of the hunting test.
SECTION
11. Prior to the start of each
test, the judges shall explain to the handlers the hunting scenario and the
object of each test and expected performance of the dogs. (CBSRC's purpose in
establishing these Regulations and Procedures is to discover and reward dogs
that can fulfill the hunter's needs in the field while performing in a manner
consistent with the demands of actual hunting conditions. The purpose is to
test the dog's natural as well as trained abilities.)
SECTION
12. Unless otherwise instructed
by the judges, dogs should be considered as being tested from the time they are
called to come to the point of origin until they have left same and are behind
the judges on a leash.
SECTION
13. A dog is to be released by
the handler on the judges command unless otherwise instructed by the judge.
SECTION
14. Voice or whistle commands
shall be allowed to steady the dog at the point of origin. However, voice or
whistle commands that are excessive in the opinion of the judges shall be
marked down.
SECTION
15. Handling on marks
regardless of category shall be the handler's option but to do so shall require
a mark down.
SECTION
16. The judges of a particular
category shall have the authority to expel a handler from any further
participation in that category if they observe unsportsmanlike conduct on the
part of the handler or see the handler kicking, striking, or otherwise
manhandling a dog while on the hunting grounds. It shall be the duty of the
judges to promptly report to the hunting test committee the expulsion of a
handler from a category. The hunting test committee may then expel the handler
from all other categories at the event if, in the committee's opinion, such
further action is warranted. Whenever a handler is expelled from a category or
from participation at a hunting test under this section, the dog or dogs that
he is handling may continue to be tested with another handler. The hunting test
committee shall submit in writing to the Board of Directors a complete report
of any action taken under this section.
SECTION
17. Handlers must not allow
their dogs to view the test of any stake in which their dog is entered prior to
coming to the line with said dog. Violation of this section is grounds for
elimination.
SECTION
18. All firearms are assumed to
be loaded with live ammunition and must be handled accordingly. The handler
must hold the firearm in a safe hunting position. Mishandling of firearms will
result in immediate disqualification. It shall be the duty of the judges to
promptly report to the hunting test committee the expulsion of a handler from a
category. The hunting test committee may then expel the handler from all other
categories at the event if in the committee's opinion, such further action is
warranted. Whenever a handler is expelled from a category or from participation
at a hunting test under this section, the dog or dogs that he is handling may
continue to be tested with another handler. The hunting test committee shall
submit in writing to the Board of Directors a complete report of any action
taken under this section.
SECTION
19. Incidents of intentional
hard mouth or stickiness resulting, in the opinion of the judges, in a bird
unfit for the table, shall be grounds for failing a test. The dog should pick
up a bird tenderly but firmly and without delay. A dog shall be eliminated for
hard mouth or badly damaged game, but before doing so, both judges should
inspect the bird and be satisfied that the dog alone was responsible for the
damage. A dog that drops the bird more than necessary to get a better grip
shall be marked down. The dog should pick up a bird tenderly but firmly, and
most importantly, without hesitation and without dispatch. Hovering over a bird
shall be marked down. The dog should not drop a bird for any reason except to
get a better grip; a dog that drops a bird to shake shall be marked down.
SECTION
20. Dogs requiring help from
the bird boys shall be disqualified. Stone or object throwing is not allowed.
SECTION
21. All persons participating
in or observing any event are expected to maintain reasonable silence and
display good manners. Any person who interferes with the orderly process of any
test may be requested by the judges or the hunting test committee to leave the
hunting test grounds.
SECTION
22. A judge shall not be
required to discuss his or her judging evaluations with any participant. The
decision of the judges shall be final.
SECTION
23. Handlers shall not point
out the location of a gunner and bird boys to the dog prior to the time the
first bird is thrown. A violation of this section will result in elimination.
(Exception: Junior and Senior Puppy.)
SECTION
24. Dogs will be eliminated for
unprovoked fighting or attacking handlers, participants, spectators, judges or
CBSRC officers. Dogs that are disqualified under this section must be
immediately confined or removed from the hunting test grounds. It shall be the
duty of the judges to promptly report to the hunting test committee the
expulsion of a dog from a category. The hunting test committee may then expel
the dog from all other categories at that event if, in the committee's opinion,
such further action is warranted. The hunting test committee shall submit in
writing to the Board of Directors a complete report of any action taken under
this section.
SECTION
25. In the Senior Puppy,
Novice, Intermediate and Gun Dog stakes, hidden gunners and bird boys shall be
used unless they are at the point of origin. When hidden gunners and bird boys
are used, an attention getting shot or shots shall be fired or a game call
shall be blown prior to each bird being thrown and additionally, a shot fired
when each bird is at the top of its arc. At the discretion of the judges, but
no more than once in each event, the gunners may be visible in order to
stimulate specific situations such as dove hunting. It is the intent of these
Regulations to provide the dog with adequate opportunity to focus its attention
on the area of the fall.
SECTION
26. A "re-cast" may be granted
if an initial misdirection is taken by a dog and the handler immediately brings
the dog back to heel to re-cast. A re-cast shall never be granted to a dog that
goes out into the field, establishes a hunt, doesn't find the bird and returns
to its handler. This is grounds for elimination rather than another chance.
Re-casts are allowed in the Junior Puppy, Senior Puppy and Novice stakes
only.
SECTION
27. A "no-bird" will be
determined solely by the judges of the testing category, e.g., a flyer that is
unintentionally missed by the gunners or a bird that sinks during a water test,
etc.
SECTION
28. A "re-run" may be granted if
in the opinion of the judges, an unfair or unforeseen circumstance occurs
during the test such as a "no-bird".
SECTION
29. A "controlled break" occurs
as soon as a dog leaves the point of origin and manifests an intent to make the
retrieve without being so ordered and is immediately stopped and brought under
control.
SECTION
30. "Creeping" should not be
considered as a dog manifesting an intent to retrieve. Therefore, "creeping"
shall not be considered a break and the judges shall not instruct the handler
to re-heel the dog. However, if the creeping is excessive where it takes the
dog out of the area of the point of origin, then it should be considered a
controlled break and the handler should be required to control his/her dog. The
judges should designate the area of the point of origin and advise the handlers
of this designated area before the test begins.
SECTION
31. Dogs participating in
Junior Puppy, Senior Puppy and Novice stakes may wear a collar, provided said
collar is made of nylon or leather. Dogs participating in the Intermediate and
Gun Dog categories are not allowed to wear any type of collar. Leash or line
dragging in any stake is prohibited. (The intent of these Regulations is to
protect the dogs rather than restrict their handlers.)
SECTION
32. When at the point of origin,
the handler shall not possess any exposed training aid that might intimidate
the dog (including but not limited to leash, lead, whip, quirt, cane, prod or
similar implements) or indulge in any behavior that may in any way intimidate
the dog.
SECTION
33. These printed guidelines
supersede any printed prior.
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CHAPTER II
HUNTING TEST CHAIRMAN
A. The
responsibilities of the Field Trial Chairman are as follows:
1. Secure
adequate grounds to hold a field trial. Secure portable restrooms if
needed.
2.
Deliver to the CBSRC Secretary detailed directions and a map at least six weeks
prior to the scheduled field trial date.
3.
Select judges, marshals, bird boys and arrange for lunch-time meals.
4. Secure
required birds for the field trial. Once the birds are delivered to the field
trial grounds the Game Steward will assume responsibility for the handling of
the birds and the delivery of the dispatched birds to the judges of the various
stakes.
5.
Coordinate with the Equipment Manager to confirm that all equipment will be
available to stage the field trial. Such equipment would include, but not
limited to, bird cages, guns, poppers, dove stools, blinds, boats, life
preservers, paddles, decoys, waders, duck calls, pencils, scoring sheets, spray
paint, etc.
CHAPTER
III
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
A. The
Equipment Manager's responsibilities are as follows:
1. Taking
care of all club equipment and making sure it is available at every field
trial.
2. Issuing
all necessary equipment to the judges and explaining to the judges that it is
their responsibility to return all equipment to the Equipment Manager at the
end of the field trial
3.
Seeing that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each field
trial.
CHAPTER
IV
GAME STEWARD
A. A
Game Steward may be appointed by the Board of Directors to oversee the humane
treatment and dispatch of birds used in the field trial. The Game Steward will
be responsible for the birds once they arrive on the field trial grounds, but
not responsible for providing birds for the tests.
CHAPTER
V
FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE
A. The
Field Trial Committee will be composed of three members of the Board of
Directors and up to five members at large appointed by the Board. The Field
Trial Committee as appointed by the Board will serve a one year term beginning
with the August trial and ending with the following June trial.
B.
It is the responsibility of the Field Trial Committee to oversee club field
trials.
C.
All tests must be approved by at least one member of the Field Trial Committee
before any dogs are run.
D.
Once a test has been approved, judges will maintain full responsibility for
conducting the test and their decisions are final.
E.
Judges, marshals, and club members should report anyone found in violation of
club policies to the Field Trial Committee.
CHAPTER
VI
STAKES
A.
Stakes are to be offered as follows:
1. Junior Puppy - pups up
to six months of age.
2. Senior Puppy -
pups from six to twelve months of age.
3. Novice -
young dogs not yet ready for intermediate and have not accumulated over 15
points based on the 54321 system, and for new members with older dogs that have
not been entered before in a field trial.
4. Intermediate
- any age dog that has not accumulated more than 25 points based on the 54321
system in this class.
5. Open
- any age dog may compete in this class
CHAPTER
VII
ELIGIBILITY
A. CBSRC
members and non-members are eligible to participate in CBSRC field trials.
However, in order to accumulate dog of the year points both the owner and
handler must be a member of the CBSRC.
B.
Only full blooded/pure bred Boykin Spaniels are eligible to compete at CBSRC
field trials and accumulate points toward Championship status or Dog of The
Year awards.
C.
A minimum of three entries that compete, are required in a stake to award
championship or dog of the year points. In the event that a stake has less than
three entries that compete, ribbons only will be awarded.
D.
After the conclusion of the June trial each year, the CBSRC will recognize the
dog of the year to the high point and runner up high point dog in each stake.
E.
Dog of the year points will be kept separately from and in addition to the
Championship points. Dogs will be awarded 5 points for first place, 4 points
for second place, 3 points for third place, 2 points for fourth place, and 1
point for a completion.
F.
The Puppy Stakes are divided into Junior and Senior categories. A Junior Puppy
is defined as pup that is six months of age or under on the day of the field. A
Senior Puppy is defined as a pup twelve months of age or under on the day of
the field. G. H.
G.
A puppy that is under six months of age may enter in both the Junior and Senior
Stakes at the same field trial. Dog of the year points will be recorded based
on the single highest ribbon earned.
H.
Once a dog has earned 15 points based on the 54321 system in Novice, it will
have to move up to a higher class, but may remain in Novice to compete for the
Dog of The Year award for the remainder of that club year. These points are
cumulative for each year the dog is competed.
I.
In the Intermediate stake, a dog is eligible to compete until he has earned 25
points based on the 54321 system, and may remain in the Intermediate stake the
remainder of the club year to compete for the Dog of The Year award. These
points are cumulative for each year the dog is competed.
J.
Any dog is eligible to enter the Open stake.
K.
The CBSRC will award the title "Champion Hunter" to any Boykin Spaniel that has
earned a minimum of 100 points. Points toward this title are awarded as
follows: Novice Stake ribbon is equal to 2½ points; Intermediate Stake
ribbon is equal to 5 points; and Open Stake ribbon is equal to 7 points. A
maximum of 15 points may be earned in the Novice Stake, and a maximum of 25
points in the Intermediate Stake. The additional 60 points required must be
earned in the Open Stake. It is possible for all points to be earned in the
Open Stake.
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CHAPTER
VIII
REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM TEST
REQUIREMENTS
FOR JUNIOR PUPPY STAKES
NOTE: The passages enclosed
in parentheses are additional guidelines for judges. SECTION 1. SECTION 2.
SECTION
1. Puppies
that have not surpassed their sixth month birthday on the day of the event may
compete in this category.
SECTION
2. Tests will
consist of a minimum of three simple single land marked retrieves. Water
retrieves are prohibited.
SECTION
3. Maximum
test distances are not to exceed 20 yards.
SECTION
4. Tests
should be run in very low cover. (Every effort should be made for birds to be
visible to pups at all times.)
SECTION
5. Pigeons
only are to be used in this stake.
SECTION
6. Pups may
be restrained at the point of origin without penalty.
SECTION
7. Handlers
may point out the bird boys prior to the birds being thrown.
SECTION
8. Firearms
will not be used in this stake.
SECTION
9. Hand
delivery is not required in this stake. However, pups must deliver the bird
within a reasonable radius of the point of origin.
SECTION
10. Pups may be cast from
the point of origin no more than twice. (If the pup is "re-cast", see Chapter
1, Section 26, it shall be marked down. After two unsuccessful attempts, the
judges must inform the handler that he/she is no longer in contention, but time
permitting, every effort will be made to allow the pup an opportunity to
participate in additional retrieves for practice.)
SECTION
11. Prior to each mark
being thrown, duck calls or voice shall be used as an attention getting device
(extra effort should be made to ensure pups get a good look at the
falls).
CHAPTER
IX
REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM TEST
REQUIREMENTS
FOR SENIOR PUPPY STAKE
NOTE: The passages enclosed
in parentheses are additional guidelines for judges.
SECTION
1. Puppies that have
not surpassed their twelfth month birthday on the day of the event may compete
in this stake.
SECTION
2. Tests will
consist of a minimum of three simple single marked retrieves. (Water retrieves
are encouraged, weather permitting, but should not be required under harsh
conditions.)
SECTION
3. Maximum
test distances are as follows; land retrieves are not to exceed 40 yards and
water retrieves are not to exceed 30 yards.
SECTION
4. Tests
should be run in low cover.
SECTION
5. Pigeons only are
to be used in this stake.
SECTION
6. Pups may be
restrained at the point of origin without penalty.
SECTION
7. Handlers
may point out the bird boys prior to the birds being thrown.
SECTION
8. Pups will
not be required to retrieve from a boat or through decoys.
SECTION
9. A blank
pistol or a single shot shotgun with primer may be fired from the point of
origin by the judges. Shots should be fired from the retrieving line rather
than from behind the dog and handler. (See Chapter I, Section 25)
SECTION
10. Hand delivery is not
required in this stake. However, pups must deliver the bird within a reasonable
radius of the point of origin.
SECTION
11. Pups may be cast
from the point of origin no more than twice. (If the pup is "re-cast", see
Chapter 1, Section 26, it shall be marked down. After two unsuccessful
attempts, the judges must inform the handler that he/she is no longer in
contention, but time permitting, every effort will be made to allow the pup to
participate in additional retrieves for practice.)
SECTION
12. Prior to each mark
being thrown, duck calls or voice shall be used as an attention getting device.
(Extra effort should be made to insure pups get a good look at the
falls.)
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CHAPTER X
REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM TEST
REQUIREMENTS
FOR NOVICE STAKE
NOTE: The passages enclosed in
parentheses are additional guidelines for judges.
SECTION
1. Any age dog that
has not pointed out of this class may compete in this stake. This class is
primarily for new members with dogs that have never entered a field trial or
for dogs that have aged out of the puppy class and are not yet ready for the
Intermediate class.
SECTION
2. A Novice Field
Trial shall consist of a minimum of four single bird marking tests at least one
of which shall be marked a water retrieve and at least two of which shall be
marked land retrieves. The fourth marked retrieve may be either on land or
water. (The purpose of a Novice field trial is to bring young or started dogs
along as hunters. Desire and cooperation with the handler are important
factors. It should consist of simple tests to evaluate the dog's natural
abilities, assess the ability of the dog to follow the flight of a bird to the
area of the fall, ability to go directly to the area of the fall, retrieve the
bird and return to the handler. When back to back marks are thrown from the
same retrieving line, judges should make every effort to assure wide separation
between the falls.)
SECTION
3. Maximum
test distances are as follows: land retrieves are not to exceed 75 yards and
water retrieves are not to exceed 60 yards.
SECTION
4. Tests in this
stake should be run in moderate cover.
SECTION
5. Pigeons
and/or ducks only are to be used in this stake.
SECTION
6. A dog should be
steady at the point of origin; however, it may have a flat buckle collar and/or
slip line around its neck and/or may be held by one hand to assist in achieving
steadiness. Dogs that are restrained shall be penalized a one point deduction
per occurrence. (See Chapter I, Section 31)
SECTION
7. A controlled
break shall not fail a dog but shall result in a one point score reduction per
occurrence. (As soon as the dog manifests intent to make the retrieve without
being so ordered, it must be stopped. If a dog is immediately brought under
control, it shall be considered a controlled break which is a minor infraction
in this category.)
SECTION
8. An
uncontrolled break shall not fail a dog but shall result in a three point score
reduction per occurrence. (The judges should evaluate the dog's temperament as
displayed in its spontaneous behavior in order to assess its suitability as a
hunting companion. Hyperactivity, wildness, jumping about, barking, excessive
disobedience, lethargy or lack of interest shall be marked down.)
SECTION
9. Handlers
are not allowed to point out the bird boys or gunners prior to the bird being
thrown. (Violation of this section is a major infraction and is grounds for
elimination. See Chapter I, Section 23.)
SECTION
10. A Novice dog is not
required to deliver to hand. However, the dog must deliver the bird within a
reasonable radius of the point of origin which is easily accessible to the
handler. Therefore, it is not appropriate to require the dog to deliver the
bird into a boat or blind. (The dog should return to its handler without
delay.)
SECTION
11. A dog may be urged to
hunt by voice, whistle or hand signals, but shall be marked down if the voice,
whistle or hand signals are excessive in the opinion of the judges.
SECTION
12. A Novice dog may be cast
from the point of origin no more than twice. (If the dog is "re-cast", see
Chapter I, Section 26, it shall be marked down. After two unsuccessful
attempts, the judges must inform the handler that he/she is no longer in
contention, but time permitting, every effort will be made to allow the dog an
opportunity to participate in additional retrieves for practice.)
SECTION
13. A Novice dog may be
cast from the point of origin no more than twice. (If the dog is "re-cast", see
Chapter I, Section 26, it shall be marked down. After two unsuccessful
attempts, the judges must inform the handler that he/she is no longer in
contention, but time permitting, every effort will be made to allow the dog an
opportunity to participate in additional retrieves for practice.)
SECTION
14. Dogs shall not be required
to honor another dog in this stake.
SECTION
15. Handlers may be
required to carry hunting paraphernalia. Handlers may be required to hold an
empty shotgun in the firing position. (Chapter I, Section 18 shall be in
effect.)
SECTION
16. Walk-ups to simulate
jump shooting may not be used in this stake.
SECTION
17. Hidden gunners or
bird boys are to be used unless they are at the point of origin. From the area
which the bird is to appear, an attention getting attraction shot or shots
shall be fired or a game call blown prior to the bird's being thrown.
Additionally, a shot shall be fired when the bird is at the top of its arc.
This shot may be at the line by the judges or the handler, if the judges so
allow. (It is the intent of these Regulations to provide the dog with adequate
opportunity to focus its attention on the area of the fall.)
SECTION
18. . At the discretion of the
judges, but not more than once, the gunners and bird boys may be visible in
order to simulate specific hunting situations such as dove hunting.
SECTION
19. Dogs shall not be required
to be placed at a point of origin at a distance from the handler.
SECTION
20. A shotgun with blanks loads
(poppers or primers) or a blank pistol shall be used at the judges discretion.
Shots should be fired from the retrieving line rather than from behind the dog
and handler. SECTION 21. At the option of the handler, a dog may be walked from
the holding blind to the retrieving line off lead.
SECTION
21. At the option of the
handler, a dog may be walked from the holding blind to the retrieving line off
lead.
CHAPTER
XI
REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM TEST
REQUIREMENTS
FOR INTERMEDIATE STAKE
NOTE: The passages enclosed
in parentheses are additional guidelines for judges.
SECTION
1. Any age
dog that has not pointed out of this stake shall be eligible to compete in this
class. (The purpose of the Intermediate Field Trial is to bring working dogs to
a higher standard of performance. Desire and teamwork with the handler are
important factors. They shall consist of tests that enable the judges to
evaluate natural ability and handler control.)
SECTION
2. An
Intermediate Field Trial shall consist of a minimum of three tests which must
include the following: a double marked land retrieve, a double marked water
retrieve and one blind retrieve which, at the discretion of the judges may be
on land or water.
SECTION
3. Maximum
test distances are as follows: land retrieves are not to exceed 100 yards,
water retrieves are not to exceed 75 yards and blind retrieves are not to
exceed 50 yards.
SECTION
4. Live or
dead pigeons, ducks, pheasants or other game birds may be used in this stake.
(Refer to Chapter I, Section 9.H.)
SECTION
5. A dog
shall be steady at the point of origin; therefore, an uncontrolled break shall
result in disqualification. (For marks, the point of origin is the point at
which the dog is located at the time the first bird becomes visible.)
SECTION
6. Moderate
commands shall be allowed to steady a dog at the point of origin.
SECTION
7. A dog may
be touched or patted at the point of origin to steady, but once the "ready"
signal has been given to the judges by the handler the dog may not be touched
again.
SECTION
8. A
controlled break shall not fail a dog, but it shall be considered a fault. (As
soon as the dog leaves the point of origin and manifests intent to make the
retrieve without being so ordered, it must be stopped. If the dog is
immediately brought under control, it shall be considered a minor infraction.
Repeated evidence of this fault may be considered serious, and in the opinion
of the judges, an eliminating factor.)
SECTION
9. All birds
must be delivered to hand. (The dog shall return to the handler without
delay.)
SECTION
10. A dog may be handled
on marked retrieves with voice/whistle/hand signals, if in the opinion of the
handler, the dog can't find or has missed the mark. (The dog is being tested
for its marking ability and memory, not handling; however, a crisp cast is
preferable to a long hunt.) Repeated evidence of lack of memory, marking
ability or lack of control may be grounds for elimination.
SECTION
11. A dog may be cast
from the point of origin only once. (If the attempt is unsuccessful, the judges
shall step in and direct the handler to pick up his/her dog. However, if in the
judges opinion, the dog exhibits confusion at the point of origin, the judges
may allow a re-cast.)
SECTION
12. Handlers will be
required to handle a shotgun loaded with blank loads (poppers or primers) with
both hands in the firing position. (Chapter I, Section 18 shall be in effect.
All firearms are assumed loaded with live ammunition and must be handled
accordingly. Handlers must hold the firearm in a safe hunting position.
Mishandling of firearms will result in immediate disqualification.)
SECTION
13. Tests for this event
shall be held in appropriate cover on land and water.
SECTION
14. Walk-ups to simulate
jump shooting may be used in this class. The dog shall be brought to an area
designated as the point of origin at heel or under control within ten feet of
its handler. (Section 8 of this chapter be in effect.) The judges may signal
for the bird while the handler and dog are walking.
SECTION
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