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The Rally Liaison Council is a dedicated group shaping the future of rally. The Liaison Council is a vital voice for the community, made up of 7 representatives, approved for a three-year term, who actively participate in rally.  

Representatives are usually elected for a period of three years and the current term of office of all Kennel Club Liaison Council representatives ends on 31 December 2025. However, due to the current term of office having been extended the next term will only be for two years, in order to bring this back in alignment with Committee elections. Please note that the first term of office for the Heelwork to Music Council will be for 2 years (January 2026 – December 2027). 

The Council is a dynamic team that bridges the gap between competitors, judges, organisers, and The Kennel Club. Its insights will help ensure that grassroots voices are heard, influencing decisions and driving positive change. 

From reviewing regulations to advising on strategic direction, the council plays a crucial role in protecting, promoting and progressing the world of rally to enable these to continue and to flourish.  

Liaison Council representatives are usually approved for a period of three years but due to the current term of office having been extended for the existing Liaison Councils across all disciplines, the next term will only be for two years. Therefore, this application is to apply to become a representative for the next term of office (January 2026 – December 2027). 

Rally Liaison Council application form 

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Recommendations by the working party will be submitted to the activities committee and then the board. All approved regulations will be effective from January 1 of the following year. If you wish to obtain a copy of older summary of recommendations, please email your request to The Kennel Club.

• Rally Working Party Summary of Recommendations - 9 June 2024 & 18 February 2025
• Rally Summary of Recommendations 24 January 2024
• Rally Summary of Recommendations - 24 January 2023 and 07 June 2023
• Rally summary of recommendations - 27 July 2021
• Rally summary of recommendations - 20 April 2021
• Rally summary of recommendations - 7 July 2020
• Rally summary of recommendations - 9 January 2020

The requirements for a Rally Warrant are:

• a rally Level 6 Excellent title
• an additional 3 excellent scores at Level 6, which must be gained after 1 January 2021

The title ‘RW’ may be used after the name of the dog on competition entries and in catalogues. The RW title will replace the RL6.Ex after the dog’s name.

Complete the Rally Warrant claim online form.

All award applications can take up to 6 weeks to process. Please do not contact the Awards department prior to this date as this may delay your application.

1. Can I claim for level titles gained prior to January 2021?

Yes, as long as 3 additional Level 6 Excellent scores are awarded on or after 1 January 2021.

3. My dog achieved their RL6.Ex title, do the further three Excellent scores in Level 6 need to be under different judges?

No, to achieve the RL6.Ex title a dog will need to have scored 190 or above in Level 6 under three different judges. There is no requirement for the further three scores of 190 or above to be under different judges.

4. My dog achieved two qualifying scores of 190 or above under the same judges before being awarded the RL6.Ex Title. Can I use both of these scores towards the Rally Warrant?

Yes, the second score from this same judge can be used towards the 3 additional Level 6 excellent scores as long as it was achieved after 1st January 2021

5. Can I still gain the Rally Warrant if I didn’t gain a level title for all levels and progressed by “skipping” levels?

Yes, as long as you have a Rally Level 6 Excellent title.

6. I am currently competing in Level 6 can I still gain my Rally Warrant?

Yes provided you have gained your Rally Level 6 Excellent title. The three additional Excellent scores at level 6 must be achieved on or after 1 January 2021.

7. Once I have achieved the Rally Warrant, what title can I use on my dogs name?

The title ‘RW’ may be used after the name of the dog on competition entries and in catalogues. The RW title will replace the RL6.Ex after the dog’s name.

8. How can I speed up my application?

• When entering information onto the award application form, please ensure you are entering in chronological order
• Any amendments to an application must be made by the registered owner
• We recommend keeping a record/copy of all points gained
• A useful tip would be to also keep a record of points gained after submitting your Rally Warrant application in case you are asked to resubmit