Quail Unlimited Gun Dog Championship Program Brief Sheet

Rules

The format of these championships will be run according to the rules of the National Shoot To Retrieve Association (NSTRA). The Quail Unlimited trials do not have to be sanctioned by NSTRA, but they must utilize the NSTRA trial format.

Regulations

These trials will be regulated by the individual group/chapter putting on the trial. Trial hosts should elect a grievance committee to handle any problems encountered during the trial.

Requirements

Trials must be held using the NSTRA format. A flat fee of $5 per dog entered, with a minimum of 24 dogs, must be submitted to Quail Unlimited, along with a completed report within 30 days of the scheduled event. There is no competitor maximum. All competitors MUST be QU members or join and pay at the trial. Competitors must be at least 16 years of age. Judges must also be QU members who are accessible for verification of results. Infractions must be reported to Quail Unlimited National Headquarters by one or both of the judges. Veering from the NSTRA format will result in disqualification of the trial and any awarded points will be revoked.

Championship Points

Points will be awarded to the top three placements:

1^st place receives 3 points

2^nd place receives 2 points

3^rd place receives 1 point

In order to become a Quail Unlimited Gun Dog Champion, 18 points must be accumulated. At least 9 of those points must be received for top placements (1^st place). POINTS ARE CUMULATIVE.

Champion Incentives

When Champion requirements have been met, the owner/handler (only one) will receive the following awards:

• A framed certificate of recognition as a QU Gun Dog Champion
• Either a free classified ad or a regular membership renewal
• A semi-auto shotgun with special commemorative engraving in the stock
• Recognition of dog and owner/handler in the annual status report of the program in the November/December issue of Quail Unlimited magazine
• Recognition of dog and owner/handler on the web site under the Gun Dog Championship Program link (to be developed this year).