Sassy Girl
02-07-2008, 11:14 AM
The Splash Dogs Rules Committee recently met to discuss the existing rules for Splash Dogs. We have made some clarifications to the 2008 Rules & Regulations which will take affect as noted below. The updated Splash Dogs Rules & Regulations will be posted on the Splash Dog website within the next few days.
Thank you,
The Splash Dogs Rules Committee
2008 Rule Changes, Clarifications and Upcoming Enforcements
1.) We have revised and will be enforcing a new Collars & Leash rule for the safety of all Splash Dog participants. A grace period of three events will be given.
Collars & Leashes
While in the competition area, all dogs must be kept on a leash that is not longer than 6 feet. All dogs should be kept under close handler control, please keep your dog to yourself without prior consent from the other person. Long lines and retractable leashes are not allowed on the dock or in the competition area.
Revised to:
While in the competition area, all dogs must be kept on a leash that is not longer than 4 feet. All dogs should be kept under close handler control, please keep your dog to yourself without prior consent from the other person. Long lines and retractable leashes are not allowed on the dock or in the competition area.
2.) We have revised the rule that states the Team may receive a rejump if the dog jumps prior to the toy being thrown or dog being cued. This will remain at the judges discretion however due to time constraints at events we have a added a clause on repeat offenders. This rule will take affect immediately.
The Distance/Scoring
Jumps are considered official once the handler cues the dog to proceed with the jump. If the dog jumps prior to being cued, the Team may receive a re-run, per the judge’s discretion. Once the toy has been thrown, if the dog enters the water via the exit ramp, side of the dock or any other option available, the team will be given a score of 0.00”. If the dog refuses to jump, the team will receive a score of 0’ 00”. All scores will be used to rank each Team within the competition Wave, highest to lowest.
Revised to:
Jumps are considered official once the handler cues the dog to proceed with the jump. If the dog jumps prior to being cued or the toy being thrown, the Team may receive a re-run, per the judge’s discretion. Repeat offenders may not be allowed a re-jump if the judge has determined the team has a clear pattern of negligence to this rule.
3.) We have revised the rule on Handler Substitution. This rule will take affect immediately.
The Competition Team
If a dog is entered in one event by more than one handler, only the handler with the highest score may advance to the finals. If the handler is not able to attend the finals, the dog may be entered with an alternate handler.
Revised to:
Handler Subsititution
Handler substitutions are allowed as long as the confirmed change has been made with the registration desk prior to the start of the competition wave. If a dog is entered in an event by more than one handler and qualifies for the finals round, the dog will qualify for the finals with its highest jump, regardless of the handler. If a handler subsititution is requested in the finals, the substitute handler must have competed with the dog in at least one wave for which the finals round is associated
4.) We will be enfocing the following rule for Super Vertical immediately due to safety reasons.
Super Vertical Competition Flow
The number of dog / handler Teams will be limited to 16 per event. Each dog / handler Team will make a maximum of two back-to-back attempts at grabbing the bumper from the Extender at 2 inch increments in height. Due to safety, we ask that all dogs run naked in Super Vertical. This is without any collar, harness or clothing of any type.
Revised to:
The number of dog / handler Teams will be limited to 16 per event. Each dog / handler Team will make a maximum of two back-to-back attempts at grabbing the bumper from the Extender at 2 inch increments in height. Due to safety, we ask that all dogs run naked in Super Vertical. This means without any type of collar, harness or clothing, including bandannas or vests.
2009 Rule Changes, Clarifications and Upcoming Enforcements
1.) Super Air will have a time limit. The following rule will take affect November 3, 2008 and will be added to 2009 Rules.
There will be a 3 minute time limit on the dock per dog/handler team per jump.
- The timer will start as soon as the competition team enters the dock.
- At smaller events, the judge may elect to to give new teams more time to get into the water, however at the 3 minute time limit, the jump will earn a NO JUMP score. The additional time is to allow a new dog to be successful.
Thank you,
The Splash Dogs Rules Committee
2008 Rule Changes, Clarifications and Upcoming Enforcements
1.) We have revised and will be enforcing a new Collars & Leash rule for the safety of all Splash Dog participants. A grace period of three events will be given.
Collars & Leashes
While in the competition area, all dogs must be kept on a leash that is not longer than 6 feet. All dogs should be kept under close handler control, please keep your dog to yourself without prior consent from the other person. Long lines and retractable leashes are not allowed on the dock or in the competition area.
Revised to:
While in the competition area, all dogs must be kept on a leash that is not longer than 4 feet. All dogs should be kept under close handler control, please keep your dog to yourself without prior consent from the other person. Long lines and retractable leashes are not allowed on the dock or in the competition area.
2.) We have revised the rule that states the Team may receive a rejump if the dog jumps prior to the toy being thrown or dog being cued. This will remain at the judges discretion however due to time constraints at events we have a added a clause on repeat offenders. This rule will take affect immediately.
The Distance/Scoring
Jumps are considered official once the handler cues the dog to proceed with the jump. If the dog jumps prior to being cued, the Team may receive a re-run, per the judge’s discretion. Once the toy has been thrown, if the dog enters the water via the exit ramp, side of the dock or any other option available, the team will be given a score of 0.00”. If the dog refuses to jump, the team will receive a score of 0’ 00”. All scores will be used to rank each Team within the competition Wave, highest to lowest.
Revised to:
Jumps are considered official once the handler cues the dog to proceed with the jump. If the dog jumps prior to being cued or the toy being thrown, the Team may receive a re-run, per the judge’s discretion. Repeat offenders may not be allowed a re-jump if the judge has determined the team has a clear pattern of negligence to this rule.
3.) We have revised the rule on Handler Substitution. This rule will take affect immediately.
The Competition Team
If a dog is entered in one event by more than one handler, only the handler with the highest score may advance to the finals. If the handler is not able to attend the finals, the dog may be entered with an alternate handler.
Revised to:
Handler Subsititution
Handler substitutions are allowed as long as the confirmed change has been made with the registration desk prior to the start of the competition wave. If a dog is entered in an event by more than one handler and qualifies for the finals round, the dog will qualify for the finals with its highest jump, regardless of the handler. If a handler subsititution is requested in the finals, the substitute handler must have competed with the dog in at least one wave for which the finals round is associated
4.) We will be enfocing the following rule for Super Vertical immediately due to safety reasons.
Super Vertical Competition Flow
The number of dog / handler Teams will be limited to 16 per event. Each dog / handler Team will make a maximum of two back-to-back attempts at grabbing the bumper from the Extender at 2 inch increments in height. Due to safety, we ask that all dogs run naked in Super Vertical. This is without any collar, harness or clothing of any type.
Revised to:
The number of dog / handler Teams will be limited to 16 per event. Each dog / handler Team will make a maximum of two back-to-back attempts at grabbing the bumper from the Extender at 2 inch increments in height. Due to safety, we ask that all dogs run naked in Super Vertical. This means without any type of collar, harness or clothing, including bandannas or vests.
2009 Rule Changes, Clarifications and Upcoming Enforcements
1.) Super Air will have a time limit. The following rule will take affect November 3, 2008 and will be added to 2009 Rules.
There will be a 3 minute time limit on the dock per dog/handler team per jump.
- The timer will start as soon as the competition team enters the dock.
- At smaller events, the judge may elect to to give new teams more time to get into the water, however at the 3 minute time limit, the jump will earn a NO JUMP score. The additional time is to allow a new dog to be successful.