Judges Programme Part 1

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I agree to my contact details being held within the judges list and made available to show organisers who wish to offer judging opportunities.

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I agree that by becoming a UK Hoopers Judge I shall observe the current rule book at all times. I will judge to the best of my ability at all times and shall maintain integrity, impartiality and conduct myself in a fair and transparent manner. I will conduct myself professionally and promote the sport of hoopers and UK Hoopers in a positive manner.
I understand that all judging duties are voluntary and any compensation or gifts offered are at the discretion of the show organiser.

General Rules

At what age can a dog compete? (inc NFC & NFA) *12 Months15 Months18 Months24 Months

What may be worn by the dog in the ring? *Well fitting harnessCollarCoat, jumper or pyjamasBandana

Dogs must remain how far from the outside of the ring fence at all times while moving around the show, queuing or spectating? *1m2m3m4m

UK Hoopers zero tolerance policy on harsh handling includes *Harsh HandlingHarsh VerbalsHarsh Handling and/or VerbalsNeither handling or verbals

What is the basic measurement which dictates whether a dog is large or small? *15cm at the shoulder15cm at the withers15cm ulna length15cm front leg length

Scoring

How many points does each run start with? *02050100

How many faults does each missed obstacle incur? *05105 with a maximum of 15

What is the penalty for not going back to complete a missed obstacle correctly? *No penalty5f50fElimination

Which of these instances results in an elimination *Grade 1 handler carrying a silent toyHandler carrying a walking aidDog taking the wrong side of a barrelHandler taking the dog back to complete a missed obstacle

If the dog fouls in the ring what is the procedure? *Loudly call for a clean up in aisle 5Mark an elimination & request ring spray Kick some sand/grass over it and carry onHose the area clean

What are the requirements for completing the Dash Mat correctly? *Enter through the front marker polestouch the mat with at least 1 paw but continue moving forwardsleave through the rear marker polesall of the above

Is a wrap around/banana/boomerang start allowable? *YesYes, only if the dog has no waitYes, except in VeteransNo, the dog may not pass the plane of the first hoop before startingEg, the handler sends the dog out to the back side of the hoop.

A dog completes 1,2,3 and goes directly to a tunnel at 10. How is this scored? *5f for a missed obstacle5f for each missed obstacleElimination for error of course (taking the course out of order)Elimination because they didn't go back to no4

Recording Scores

How is course time recorded? *Using electronic timers to 2 decimal placesUsing a stopwatch, 1 person must time entire classUsing electronic timers to 3 decimal placesTime is not recorded

Where is a dogs course time recorded? *On their individual scribe sheetOn the master results sheetShown to the handler at the end of the runTime is not recorded

Where are faults recorded? *On their individual scribe sheetOn the master results sheetTold to the handler at the end of the runFaults are not recorded

What must be recorded on the scribe sheet by the judge/scribe? *Time, faults and Power PointsTime and whether clear or notPower PointsDog name, size and class

Who calculates the closing score? *JudgeScribeCompetitorResults Processor

Course Design

Courses can start and finish on which obstacles? (Dependant on class type) *Hoops onlyHoops or TunnelsHoops, Tunnels or Dash MatBarrels

How many consecutive changes of direction are permitted? *1234Where a change of direction is required to complete the next obstacle.

The dogs approach to a tunnel should be *A gentle curveA tight turnStraightStraight or a gentle curve

The dogs exit from a tunnel should be *A gentle curveA tight turnStraightStraight or a gentle curve

Course numbers should be placed *In front of the obstacleNext to the obstacle On top of the obstacleBehind the obstacle

Which obstacles are permissable in Hoopers classes? *Any obstacleHoops onlyHoops plus 1 tunnelAnything except hoops

Which obstacles are permissable in Parcours classes? *Hoops and TunnelsMostly Barrels with a few tunnelsHoops and Dash MatAny allowable obstacle

A course which has 1 or 2 changes of direction/sides and only subtle challenges is suitable for *Grade 1 - 2Grade 3 -4Grade 5 - 6There should be no challenges at all in courses

Powerpoint zones may earn a maximum of how many points? *561015

Is it permitted to use the basis of a course for another class? *NoOnly if you make it more challengingYesAll courses should be the same Eg. The same course is run in a different direction, or the basic shape is retained but obstacle types changed.

Can a judge change a course during a class? *Yes, if there is a safety concern. The class will be re run from the beginningYes, no need to re run any dogs, this takes too longNo, once the first dog runs the course is setNo, the judge does not have the authority to change a course

Can a judge change a course after a white dog has run? *Yes, the course can be walked again for atleast 15 minutesYes, the white dog should run before course walking and the course opened to competitors only when the judge is happyYes, but it must be changed completelyNo, once a white dog has run the course is set

Score