Event Operations would like to take this opportunity to update your club on changes in the sport, including items recently passed by the Board of Directors. Any questions should be sent to eventnews@akc.org.
Two Shows in One Day – Managing Special Attractions
The Board has approved a change to this policy that makes approval of future events held in this format contingent on successful management of any offered special attractions. Clubs offering two shows in one day should be aware of how special attractions will impact their schedule. Unnecessary delays to the regular show or special attraction or the same regular and NOHS groups conflicting would be considered mismanagement of the event. The complete policy can be viewed here.
NOHS Points at National Specialty
Effective October 11, 2018 (the start of the new NOHS Qualifying Period), NOHS Best of Breed/Variety awarded at the National Specialty will earn 10 points. This is a change that gives this win more prestige than a win at any other specialty event throughout the year.
Changes to Evening Specialty Policy
Changes to this policy allow clubs more flexibility in having a specialty after an all-breed/group club’s event. Effective March 1, 2018, clubs hosting an evening specialty are limited to 50 entries per ring per judge provided the rings are run concurrently. The full policy can be viewed here.
Sweepstakes Entry Fee Retention
The Board approved a change to the percentage of the entry fee a club can retain from sweepstakes. Club will be allowed to retain up to 50% of the sweepstakes entry fee in order to cover their expenses associated with the sweepstakes classes. |
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