A number of changes to the Heelwork to Music Regulations have been approved to come into force from 1st January 2012.

The principal change is a rewriting of the descriptions against the different score levels in the judges’ scoring structure, intended to make the scores more informative, especially for less experienced competitors. In addition, the wording in the Regulations specifying content to be included in the specimen schedule has been simplified, and there is clarification that shows should use the Incident Book published by the Kennel Club to submit reports of any incidents arising.

The details of the new wording explaining the scoring structure are given below under ‘Regulation Amendments’. The revision is intended to make the score structure more easily understood by competitors, and to act as an indication of suitable marking in order to facilitate consistency of scoring between judges. In particular it is hoped that the revised wording will help competitors understand that judges are marking the performance on the day, rather than the innate or potential ability of the competitor.

The simplification of the regulation relating to specimen schedules does not involve any change to the specimen schedules themselves, which will continue to be published by the Kennel Club each autumn via the Kennel Club website. Shows should continue to follow the wording and layout of the specimen schedule and entry form when preparing schedules for their own shows, and should check annually for any amendments to the previous edition of the specimen. There will be a minor addition to Regulation L13 (Management) to confirm that show societies may reserve the right to refuse entries.

The third amendment is intended only to require that from January, show managements should make use of the Kennel Club’s Incident Report Book when reporting incidents to the Kennel Club. (Copies of the book are available free of charge to competition managers and societies, who may request copies by contacting the Working Dog Activities Team at the Kennel Club).

REGULATION AMENDMENTS

Regulation L17.e. (Scoring Structure)

FROM

When assessing a routine the judges should take into account the following score structure:-

0    - 1.9 Not yet ready to compete at this level on today’s performance.
 
2.0 - 3.9 Not yet competent at this level.
 
4.0 - 5.4 Working at level (with scope for further improvement). Points will be awarded above this level
 
5.5 - 6.9 Correct level for class (routines are good and competent).
 
7.0 - 8.9 Highly competent (routine sufficiently competent for next level).
 
9.0 - 10 Outstanding (excellence, meets and exceeds the criteria).
 
TO

When assessing a routine the judges should take into account the following score structure:-

0   - 1.9 Foundation skills need consolidation on today’s performance.
 
2.0 - 3.9 A basic and limited performance requiring further work.
 
4.0 - 5.4 Performing at an adequate level with scope for improvement. Points will be awarded above this level
 
5.5 - 6.9 A reasonably good and competent programme addressing the criteria, but requiring finesse.
 
7.0 - 8.9 A highly competent performance, meeting the criteria and demonstrating informed and appropriate skills.
 
9.0 - 10 Outstanding. A sophisticated performance demonstrating creativity and flair and exceeding all criteria.
 

(Amendments underlined)

Regulation L12.c. and L12.d. (Contents of Schedule)

Deletion of the entire Regulation L12.c. (Contents of schedule) and of Regulation L12.d. (which duplicated wording already present in Regulation L12.a.)

Regulation L4.f. (Kennel Club Incident Book)

FROM

An incident book, not to be of a loose leaf style, a copy of which must be submitted to the Kennel Club within 14 days should an incident occur.

TO

A Kennel Club Incident Book, containing details of all incidents occurring at the show, to be submitted to the Kennel Club within 14 days.

(Amendment underlined)

Revised Heelwork to Music Regulations 2012 booklets will be published in early January and will be available from the Kennel Club online via the website shop priced £1.50.

ENDS

[379.11]
31st October 2011
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Notes to Editors
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It runs the country’s largest registration database for both pedigree and crossbreed dogs and the Petlog database, which is the UK’s largest reunification service for microchipped animals. The Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme is the only scheme in the UK that monitors and sets standards for breeders, in order to protect the welfare of puppies and breeding bitches. It also runs the UK’s largest dog training programme, the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme and licenses shows and clubs across a wide range of activities, which help dog owners to bond and enjoy life with their dogs. The Kennel Club runs the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts, and the Discover Dogs event at Earls Court, London, which is a fun family day out that educates people about how to buy responsibly and care for their dog.

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