[ SHOWGSD-L ] The Grand Championship...all you ever wanted to know

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Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:11:42 -0500

From: Robin L. Stansell

Subject:  Grand Championship 

Date:  January 27, 2010 

 

This memo is to address anticipated exhibitor questions and to clarify the
Grand Champion judging procedure.

Who is Eligible for Grand Champion competition? 

The following categories of dogs are entered in this competition:

1. Dogs that are Champions of Record competing in Best of Breed or Best
of Variety class.
2. Dogs transferred to Best of Breed/Variety which according to their
owners' records have completed the requirements for a championship but whose
championships are unconfirmed. (The showing of dogs whose championships are
unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of show where a
dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owners'
records.)
3. Champions that win Non-Regular Classes and become eligible for Best
of Breed competition. (Altered or spayed CH veteran class winners at
independent specialties are eligible.)
4. Winners Dog and Winners Bitch are not eligible for Grand Champion
competition.

At the judge's discretion, Grand Championship points may be awarded to:

1. Best of Breed or Variety 
2. Best of Opposite 
3. Select Dog 
4. Select Bitch

Grand Champion competition will not continue beyond Best of Breed
competition and in breeds that are divided into varieties, Grand Champion
Competition will not continue beyond Best of Variety competition.

What are the requirements to earn the Grand Champion Title?

1. 25 Grand Champion points.
2. A minimum of 9 points won at 3 shows with ratings of 3 or more
points (Major wins) under three different judges, and one or more of the
balance of points won under a 4th judge.
3. At least one Champion of Record was defeated at three of these
shows. 

How are Grand Champion points computed?

1. Grand Champion points are only to be awarded to dogs the judge
considers deserving.
2. Grand Champions points awarded to the Best of Breed/Variety shall
count all dogs of both sexes competing in the regular classes and in Best of
Breed/Variety competition.
3. Grand Champion points awarded to Best of Opposite Sex shall count
all dogs of their sex competing in the regular classes and in Best of
Breed/Variety competition.
4. Grand Champion points awarded to Select Dog/Bitch shall count all
dogs of their sex defeated in the Best of Breed/Variety competition as well
as the dogs of their sex in the regular classes. (i.e. one less than the
total entry in that sex)
5. The entry of non-regular classes are not counted for computation of
Grand Champion points to be awarded.

Judging Procedure

1.      Choose BOB, BOW and BOS 
2.      If quality warrants, choose a Select Dog (SD) and Select Bitch (SB)
from the remaining Champions in the BOB ring (Do not consider BOW, WD or WB)
3.      Annotate the judge's book certification as to the eligibility and
quality of the Grand Champion points being awarded or withheld.
4.      Award BOB, BOW, SD and SB ribbons if determined to be of eligible
and deserving of the Grand Champion title.  See:
http://www.akc.org/pdfs/judges_sheet_conformation.pdf for example of the
revised judge's book form.

Administration

1. On May 12, 2010 Grand Champion competition will be included in all
shows offering BOB or BOV competition.
2. Premium lists - Other than prize listings, there is no requirement
to address Grand Champion competition in the premium list since it is
included in all shows that offer BOB or BOV.  However, there is no
restriction should superintendents and secretaries want to bring attention
to the new competition. 
3. Judging Schedule - No additional information is required.
4. Ribbons - BOB and BOS do not require an additional ribbon.  Light
blue & white ribbons for SD & SB.   Flat ribbons or rosettes are equally
acceptable.  "Select" is acceptable wording however "Grand Champion Select"
is acceptable and more descriptive.  
5. Ring Markers - Just as with BOB, BOW and BOS, there is no AKC
requirement to have SD and SB placement markers.  These markers are provided
as a service by the club or superintendent.

Curtosey of Peggy M


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