Obedience Members Forum

I've just uploaded the schedule for Caterham, Chipstead & Coulsdon DTC, Capped Open, 19th June 2021. Thanks to Barbara Short.

The contact telephone number on the schedule and entry form is incorrect. The correct number is 07714159712.

Sheila Webster, the ticket bitch judge on 19th September has had to withdraw due to health reasons. A replacement will be announced as soon as possible.

Kathy Hood.

I've just uploaded the Running Order and Information for the Downlands Obedience Group. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath DTC, Open, 14th July 2021. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Solihull DTC, 9th (Championship), 10th (Open) & 12th (Open) August 2021. Thanks to Jen Wyatt.

It is with deep regret that the Isle of Man Dog Club committee have made the decision to cancel their June open obedience show which would have been held on the 19th and 20th of June 2021.

We had hoped to keep the show using local judges, however with the current Covid situation on the Isle of Man we felt it best to cancel. Hopefully we will see everyone next year.

Sorry for the late cancellation, I hope you and yours are well.

Kind regards
Sue Biggerstaff

I've just uploaded the schedule for Birmingham & District GSDA, 2 x Championship, 18th & 19th September 2021. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

I've just uploaded the schedule for 3 day BCOS show with Grand Prix Final, 29th, 30th & 31st May 2021. Thanks to Anita Neal.

Loughborough Champ Classes, I have received acceptance from the Kennel Club for our nominated judges for the classes at Worcester venue on Friday 27th August, a big thank you to Louise and Committee of Worcester for their kind invitation to hold our Champ classes with them, well fingers crossed anyway. The judges are Steve Frazer Dog and Bill Pykett Bitch. The schedules will be out shortly, please note all camping to be booked through Worcester even if just coming for the one night.

Sorry forgot to state Rule 31 applies to the ring area only. That is the area bordered by the circular tarmac road.
Kathy Hood

Just to clarify the situation.
In order to book the venue Sandwell have stipulat
ed several rules that need to be complied with. Rule 31 on the schedule is to show Sandwell we are doing the best to comply with their rules and to run the show as Covid safe as possible.
Hopefully by September all restrictions will be lifted and we will be able to run the show under normal conditions.
No-one knows what will happen in the following few months but if we could not book the venue we could not have a show.
Hope everyone understands why we had to include the rules on the schedule and you will still support our shows.
As Carmarthen are holding their ticket classes at Sandwell they have also had to include the rules on their schedule.
Kathy Hood

Sadly the Defibrillator fund is now empty, we are at the time that batteries need replacing, We have spent over £1000 on replacements and still some needed. ( includes out of date pads)
We would welcome any donations from individuals or clubs, and any donations will go into our Charity funds and is ring fenced within "Avon Valley Canine Trust" we will have shows soon so if you can help contact me via e-mail drayped@aol.com

I've just uploaded the schedule for Birmingham GSDA, Capped Open Show, 11th September 2021. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

I've just uploaded for Carmarthen Canine Society (re-scheduled tickets), 2 x Championship, 11th & 17th September 2021. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

Subject to K. C. Approval we will be holding our champ. Show at Lune Valley Venue.Westmoreland County Showground. As soon as K. C. approval received, schedule will issued. Nicki Fildes-Moss. Show Secretary.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Burnbank DTC, Championship, 11th September 2021. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Hi all. Appealing for judges again for Witham & District show. We are hoping to go ahead with our show on 31 July this year. We need a judge for A and a reserve judge who is able cover all classes. Without these places filled we will not be able to hold the show. Please is there anyone who can offer to judge. Bridget

I've just uploaded the schedule for Culverstone DTC, 18th (Open) & 19th (Championship) August 2021. Thanks to Jo Newman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Hatchford Brook DTC, 7th (Championship) & 8th (Open & Obreedience) August 2021. Thanks to Stephanie Evans.

I've just uploaded the schedule for East Anglian Five of Clubs, 3 x Open, 2nd, 3rd & 4th July 2021. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

With latest K C announcement, Plymouth DTC will not now be holding any stay exercises.
Run off's will if required be held. i.e. Prize Cards 1st -6th only
Rita Goodfellow
PDTC Show Secretary

Following discussion by the Activities Committee it has been agreed that the requirement to include any stay exercise in obedience competitions will be suspended until 31 December 2021

Full details in Obedience News

Daphne Steane's funeral.
This message is on behalf of Kath Hood:
Daphne Steane's funeral will be at Streetly Crematorium at 4.00 p.m. on 7th April. Kath had hoped that many of Daphne's friends could have lined up outside the crematorium to show their respect but she has been advised that this would not be allowed for more than 6 people. As an alternative Kath suggests that it would be nice if people could light a candle at the above time in memory of this lovely lady who, along with her husband Fred, gave so much to our sport in the past.
Roy Page

We have moved to the 30th of August and are having a smaller capped show. less rings smaller classes. We are looking for a B Bitch judge if anyone can help please.
The show is Banstead Surrey.
My email is carol.curtis1@btinternet.com

Thanks Carol

I've just uploaded a new schedule for Plymouth DTC, 2 x Open, 7th & 8th May 2021. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

So sorry to hear Dryfte has gone to rainbow bridge. Time flies remember how hard he tried for you Peter Good age , he did well. RIP Dryfte

We had hoped to be able to hold our weekend of shows in August but sadly this is not possible. Last week we were told we no longer have a venue and our future bookings have been cancelled. Obviously with the current restrictions it is extremely difficult to look for venues and to meet to discuss our needs, so we have taken the decision to cancel Woburn for this year. HOWEVER, Hatchford Brook is on the same weekend this year and has kindly agreed that we can hold our 2 Ticket classes on their Open show day at their venue. All judges have already been informed.

Daphne Steane

Sad news today with the loss of another Midlands stalwart from the earlier years of our sport. I’ve been informed by Kath Hood that Daphne Steane passed away yesterday in her care home after a short stay in hospital.
My mind goes back to those seemingly endless warm summer Shows of the early 70’s when the shows themselves were very different and so many valued friendships were forged on the anvil of obedience. That was when I first met Daphne and her husband Fred who were members of Lichfield & DDTS. Daphne’s involvement with dogs and dog shows goes back way beyond that.
Daphne and Fred had joined the Birmingham & District GSD Association in 1964 with the intention of training their first dog. They also became longstanding and dedicated members of the BAGSD Walsall Branch and the Lichfield Club..
For those of us who were not connected with the GSD clubs, it is almost certainly for the running of the BAGSD Walsall Branch Show that Daphne, along with Fred, will be remembered. For almost 30 years the pair of them were at the helm and who amongst us today can ever remember a Walsall Show without a good argument between them. When we heard the words “You’re doing it wrong Woman” we all knew something was amiss, but at the end of the day everything always turned out right. Although Walsall was “their” Show, Daphne could always be found helping at other Midlands Shows, Birmingham & District, Lichfield, Derby and so many others.
It’s worth remembering just how much Daphne and Fred did together, because it wasn’t just their love of dogs. Cycling, Photography, Wine Making, Quizzes and a love of classical music were all shared interests. They seemed to do virtually everything together and the arguments which they became famous for seemed, in reality, to just draw them closer together.
It is people like Daphne who did so much in those early years to make our sport what it is today and I’m sure she will be missed by all those of you who remember her. Reunited now with Fred. Rest in peace Daphne.

Roy Page

I hope everyone is safe and well and looking forward to seeing all the obedience folk and competing again later this year.
Its looking hopeful that Hatchford Brook show be able to go ahead. 🎉🎉

Unfortunately due to our house renovations and a great deal of mess, I’ve lost some of my paperwork and have absolutely no idea who I had booked to judge ticket this year. If you could get in touch with me please or failing that, I might be looking for two new judges. 

I’m also hoping that the judges that we unfortunately had to cancel last year will still be up for judging this year. I did contact you all last year but of course I’ll be sending out new contracts in the next week or so for 2021.

Annette Dowd
07989 053916
Annette-dowd@sky.com

It is with deep regret that I have to advise that after much consideration and debate, we have decided to cancel the shows scheduled for 9/10 July 2021. The dates in July are too near the potential 'return to normal' time in late June which is of course subject to Data confirmation by the government scientific Advisors. It would only take a minor delay to prevent the shows going ahead All being well we will be back next year on the 14th and 15th May 2022. I must point out however, that we will need help then apart from Judges and stewards, as we like everyone else are getting older. We will be in touch with our judges.
On a positive note we may be able to reschedule the Ticket Classes subject to K.C. agreement and the availability of the venue/judges. We will keep you updated regarding this.

Following the latest announcement from Boris the Committee have decided that there is too much uncertainty at the moment regarding whether we would have been permitted to hold the show to enable us to continue.
We were also concerned about our ability within the club to achieve the number of additional helpers that additional covid restrictions would have imposed upon us.
We were also aware of the implications for judges, some of whom have to make special arrangement to come down for the weekend, and wanted to give them some clarity.
I will be contacting judges within the next few days to see if hey can help us in future years.
Paul Cousins
Show Secretary

Show organisers
Now we have the hope of some shows this year - could a thought be given to show direction signs?
Could the word Dog or Dog Show or any image of a dog be taken off all signs and maybe just the club name (or part of the name if it includes dog) ?
With the real threat of dog theft I am thinking a sign saying Dog Show is an open invite to the wrong people.
thanks
Shirley

All fingers crossed - its looking good that we have some shows this year. If you would like to renew please look at the HELP pages of the website.
If you have been a member in any previous year you RENEW your membership (see Renew membership section of HELP page.
If you are a completely new member you need to register to join ... complete the form on the website and pay.
Look at the help page for video explaining the Leagues and loads of HELP sections.
Hope to see you all re-joining and some new members for 2021, we all deserve our hobby back after the dreadful long time without anything we have had.
http://www.obedienceleagues.com/help.php
Note ... all members with zero points on the 2020 leagues will be automatically moved into 2021 as a basic member (if you want additional leagues you need to pay for each one)
Shirley - obedleagues@aol.co.uk

For info... Obviously, the show in March cannot go ahead, after the latest Govt announcement. I have asked The Kennel Club for their official view on which "step" in the plan they see dog shows falling into, and have asked for an urgent response. This will inform me for the next rescheduled date - I have 18th April reserved with the venue, but this can only be used if the show can be run under step 2, and step 2 doesn't get delayed.

Watch this space!

Hi everyone. Sad news I’m afraid. We’ve waited patiently for clarification from the KC, but the latest press release hasn’t helped, so we have no choice but to cancel our Plantation Weekend at the end of May. I’ll be contacting all our lovely judges and hope they’ll be able to transfer over to next year. Third time lucky 🤞
The dates for next year are 28/29/30 May, but please note the Monday next year is not a Bank Holiday, in case anyone is working and needs to book this day off. The Bank Holidays have changed to the following weekend (Friday & Monday)

Now that we have an idea of when shows will start, I've decided to move all of the 'Cancelled' Shows from the Schedules page and put them on the Archived Shows page which is accessed via the MISC menu item.

This leaves the Schedules page with the Shows that haven't been cancelled (yet)!

Really saddened to learn of Fred’s passing. Always supportive with helpful advice. Will be badly missed .

Just to let everyone know that Fred passed away on the 27th January.

A true gentleman and such a stalwart of obedience when it was (in the good old days). So helpful with Fred and Barry.
RIP

Latest update: 08/2/21 3pm
2021 Shows Still active (as per obedienceuk schedules page - shows in italics are from Roy Page Ticket Judge list):
MARCH 2021
21/03 - Downland
APRIL 2021
10/04 - BAGSD Oxhey **BEING RE-SCHEDULED - new date TBC possibly 9/10**
MAY 2021
08,09/05 - Plymouth DTC
22/05 - Scottish KC
29/05 - Exeter
29,30,31/05 - Plantation Park Weekend
JUNE 2021
06/06 - Petersfield
12/06 - Midlands Obedience Society
12,13/06 - Newton Heath Dog Training Club
19/06 1 - Caterham Chipstead and Coulsdon dtc
19,20/06 - Isle of Man Dog Club Open
19,20/06 - Preston and Fylde GSD Club
20/06 - Chalfield
26/06 - Billingshurst DTC
26,27/06 - Cheshire
27/6 - South Eastern
JULY 2021
02,03,04/07 - East Anglian Five of Clubs
03,04/07 - Ramsey DTC
03,04/07 - Solihull
04/07 - Andover & District
08,09/07 - Somerset Obedience Society
09,10/07 - Wirral Alsatian TS
10/07 - Coventry (July) Championship
10,11/07 - SWCOG (info Claire Porter fbk 8/1)
11/07 - Winchester
15,16/07 - Crufts - Inter-Regionals
17,18/07 - Phoenix
24/07 - North West Kent
25/07 - Redcar & District DTC
31/07 - Witham
31/07,01,02/08 - Lune Valley DTC
AUGUST 2021
01/08 - Halstead
07,08/08 - Hatchford Brook DTC
07,08/08 - Woburn
13,14/08 - Royal Manx Agricultural Show
14,15/08 - Anglia Acorns
15/08 - Danesford
18,19/08 - Culverstone (WAS 17,18/07/2021 Jo Newman email 26/1)
21,22/08 - Ditton
28/08 - Cheltenham & District
28,29/08 - Wigton DTC
28,29,30/08 - Gt Yarmouth & Norfolk Broads (Jude Stone fbk 23/1)
29/08 - Wakefield
29/08 - Chesvale DTC
29,30/08 - Worcester
SEPTEMBER 2021
04,05/09 - Lichfield and District
05/09 - Great Baddow Dog Training
11/09 - Burnbank Dog Training Club
11,12/09 - Micheldever Dog Training Club
12/09 - Coventry DTC
18,19/09 - BAGSD Birmingham & District
25/09 - BAGSD
26/09 - GSD of Wales
26/09 - BAGSD Birmingham North
OCTOBER 2021
02,03/10 - Plymouth
03/10 - BAGSD Huddersfield Branch
09/10 - possible new date for OXHEY (new Champ Show)
16/10 - East Grinstead
NOVEMBER 2021
14/11 - Phoenix
20/11 - Wigton DTC
28/11 - The GSD ( Alsatian) Club of the UK
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2021 CANCELLED SHOWS:
09/01/2021 - BCOS Final
20/01/2021 - Lune Valley
21/02/2021 - Culverstone
28/02/2021 - GSD Club of U.K.
06/03/2021 - Reedyford (info from Show Sec 1/1)
28/03/2021 - GSD Club of Wales (Sue Evans 4/1)
02,04/04/2021 - Carmarthen (Roy Page list 8/1)
03/04/2021 - NE Border Collie Club (Annette Benoist 10/1)
05/04/2021 - St. Mary's (Anne Sanderson 2/1)
11/04/2021 - NBBAGSD (Dyane Jones 1/1)
18/04/2021 - Knightswood Dog Training Club (Mary Sullivan fbk 14/1)
18/04/2021 - GSD Birmingham South (Coseley) (Tony Morris fbk 31/1)
1/05/2021 - Burnbank - rescheduled to 11/9
02/05/2021 - Chesvale (Carole Spencer 3/1)
02/05/2021 - Rugby (Dave Ray 1/1)
03/05/2021 - Leicestershire GSD (Jacki Snook via LP fbk 2/2)
09/05/2021 - St Edwards (Jenny Harknett fbk msg 7/2)
15/05/2021 - South Cotswold (from ObedUK members forum/Les Perry 8/2)
22,23/05/2021 - Loughborough (Ruth Lewis fbk 27/1)
29,30,31/05/2021 - Waldridge Fell 3 day (Jenny Clarke1/1)
03/06/2021 - Border Collie Club of Wales (Cathy Loughrey 2/1)
05/06/2021 - Nuneaton (Julia Bodsworth Email to Les 27/1)
05,06/06/2021 - Lisburn & District DTC (Kate McCartney fbk 2/2)
12,13/06/2021 - St Marys (Anne Sanderson fbk 23/1)
13/06/2021 - Newbury (Doreen Davies fbk msg)
19,20/06/2021 - Prestwick (Karen Otto fbk 8/1)
10/07/2021 - Nuneaton DTC (Obed.net schedule list)

The committee of Petersfield & District DTS have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Championship Obedience Show, which was scheduled for 6th June 2021.

(Next year's date is Sunday 5th June 2022.)

OBEDIENCE LEAGUE MEMBERS
ALL 2020 members with a result on the leagues - if you have moved home since registering your address on the Obedience Leagues please let me know URGENTLY by email. Awards will start to be sent out this month and they will be sent to address registered when you joined if I am not advised otherwise.
Let me know urgently by email if you have moved:
obedleagues@aol.co.uk
http://www.obedienceleagues.com/

Val Bale has asked me to post the following:

Due to the uncertainty over the covid situation the committee of Sherborne Vale have decided to cancel their limit show, which was due to be held in April, and their open show, which was due to be held in June. Fingers crossed for 2022.

It is with regret that I have to announce that the Andover & District Dog Training Society Open Obedience Show is cancelled for 2021.

The committee has decided that considering the current Covid 19 situation it would be unwise and financially unsustainable to proceed with the show.

We hope to return for 3rd July 2022.

Shirley Hayward
Open Show Secretary

Is there anyone that makes them please.
Thank You.

It is with huge regret that our committee have decided that in view of the current restrictions we won't be able to hold our open show , planned for 20th June this year.
We are very sorry to have to give such disappointing news but we will use this time to build up our team and work hard to come back stronger in 2022.
We want to thank all those who had agreed to judge for us this year - and hope that we will be able to find willing people for next year.
Fingers crossed for better times to come.
Caroline Heale ( Secretary)

South Cotswold DTC Committee have decided to cancel our Show Scheduled for 15 th May 2021. The current situation with Covid-19 hasn’t been resolved yet but we hope to run again on 14 May 2022. Thanks to all the judges that have offered their services: we will be in touch.....

Leicestershire GSD Cancelled
I am just letting you know with this virus still having affect I have decided to cancel Leicestershire GSD show on mon 3rd may 2021 but hope to be back in 2022, Monday 2nd May.
Jacki Snook

BAGSD Birmingham South Show Cancelled the club left the decsion as late as we could just incase but the way they talking we will be lucky to have any shows this year all we can do is hope.So date for our show next year 24th April we will need judges as not fair to expect judges to roll over 3yrs so will be grabbing you later in the year. Tony

It is with great sadness and disappointment and after much soul searching by all the team managers and organisers that it has been agreed with The Kennel Club it would not be safe to continue with the Team Event for Crufts 2021. The organisation before the event and with applicants coming from different counties means we would have to start selection at the latest the end of April which looks really unlikely.
Thank you all most sincerely for your applications, I will of course, safely dispose of all your personal details and I hope to hear from you all again at the end of the year for Crufts 2022 when hopefully we will be nearly back to 'normal'.
Stay safe everyone, Lou, Lyn and Steve.

Latest update: 28/1/21 1pm

2021 Shows Still active (as per obedienceuk schedules page and from Roy Page Ticket Judge list):

21/03/2021 - Downland
10/04/2021 - BAGSD Oxhey **BEING RE-SCHEDULED - new date TBC**
18/04/2021 - GSD Birmingham South (Coseley)
03/05/2021 - Leicestershire GSD
08,09/05/2021 - Plymouth DTC
09/05/2021 - St Edwards
15/05/2021 - South Cotswold
22/05/2021 - Scottish KC
29/05/2021 - Exeter
29,30,31/05/2021 - Plantation Park Weekend
06/06/2021 - Petersfield
12/06/2021 - Midlands Obedience Society
12,13/06/2021 - Newton Heath Dog Training Club
13/06/2021 - Newbury (date via Doreen Davies)
19/06/2021 - Caterham Chipstead and Coulsdon dtc
19,20/06/2021 - Isle of Man Dog Club Open
19,20/06/201 - Preston and Fylde GSD Club
20/06/2021 - Chalfield
26/06/2021 - Billingshurst DTC
26,27/06/2021 - Cheshire
27/6/2021 - South Eastern
02,03,04/07/2021 - East Anglian Five of Clubs
03,04/07/2021 - Ramsey DTC
03,04/07/2021 - Solihull
04/07/2021 - Andover & District
08,09/07/2021 - Somerset Obedience Society
09,10/07/2021 - Wirral Alsatian TS
10/07/2021 - Coventry (July) Championship
10/07/2021 - Nuneaton DTC
10,11/07/2021 - SWCOG (info Claire Porter fbk 8/1)
11/07/2021 - Winchester
15,16/07/2021 - Crufts - Inter-Regionals
17,18/07/2021 - Phoenix
24/07/2021 - North West Kent
25/07/2021 - Redcar & District DTC
31/07/2021 - Witham
31/07,01,02/08/2021 - Lune Valley DTC
01/08/2021 - Halstead
07,08/08/2021 - Hatchford Brook DTC
07,08/08/2021 - Woburn
13,14/08/2021 - Royal Manx Agricultural Show
14,15/08/2021 - Anglia Acorns
15/08/2021 - Danesford
18,19/08/2021 - Culverstone (WAS 17,18/07/2021 Jo Newman email 26/1)
21,22/08/2021 - Ditton
28,29/08/2021 - Wigton DTC
28,29,30/08/2021 - Gt Yarmouth & Norfolk Broads (Jude Stone fbk 23/1)
29/08/2021 - Wakefield
29/08/2021 - Chesvale DTC
30/08/2021 - Worcester
04,05/09/2021 - Lichfield and District
05/09/2021 - Great Baddow Dog Training
11/09/2021 - Burnbank Dog Training Club
11,12/09/2021 - Micheldever Dog Training Club
12/09/2021 - Coventry DTC
18,19/09/2021 - BAGSD Birmingham & District
25/09/2021 - BAGSD
26/09/2021 - GSD of Wales
26/09/2021 - BAGSD Birmingham North
02,03/10/2021 - Plymouth
03/10/2021 - BAGSD Huddersfield Branch
14/11/2021 - Phoenix
20/11/2021 - Wigton DTC
28/11/2021 - The GSD ( Alsatian) Club of the UK
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2021 CANCELLED SHOWS:
09/01/2021 - BCOS Final
20/01/2021 - Lune Valley
21/02/2021 - Culverstone
28/02/2021 - GSD Club of U.K.
06/03/2021 - Reedyford (info from Show Sec 1/1)
28/03/2021 - GSD Club of Wales (Sue Evans 4/1)
02,04/04/2021 - Carmarthen (Roy Page list 8/1)
03/04/2021 - NE Border Collie Club (Annette Benoist 10/1)
05/04/2021 - St. Mary's (Anne Sanderson 2/1)
11/04/2021 - NBBAGSD (Dyane Jones 1/1)
18/04/2021 - Knightswood Dog Training Club (Mary Sullivan fbk 14/1)
1/05/2021 - Burnbank - rescheduled to 11/9
02/05/2021 - Chesvale (Carole Spencer 3/1)
02/05/2021 - Rugby (Dave Ray 1/1)
22,23/05/2021 - Loughborough (Ruth Lewis fbk 27/1)
29,30,31/05/2021 - Waldridge Fell 3 day (Jenny Clarke1/1)
03/06/2021 - Border Collie Club of Wales (Cathy Loughrey 2/1)
05/06/2021 - Nuneaton DYV (Julia Bodsworth Email to Les 27/1)
12,13/06/2021 - St Marys (Anne Sanderson fbk 23/1)
19,20/06/2021 - Prestwick (Karen Otto fbk 8/1)

Kennel Club latest on Obedience Shows etc at this link, then copy and paste the link into your browser to see it on the KC site ..... (article there also copied below for info):
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/resumption-of-licensed-events/?fbclid=IwAR26q8KPON-xFw0PRcFlJXhxS0SlkBkHJ-LO_mw4fzV4m1w15yn853N6tdk

Obedience
Updated: 11 Aug 2020

Risk assessment
Download guidance of how to lay out your obedience risk assessment.
Obedience regulations temporarily suspended/amended until 1 July 2021
Societies are advised to hold smaller shows where possible to allow more space for social distancing and space around rings. Classes could be planned for either a morning or afternoon, and be advised in the schedule so that competitors can manage their arrival and departure.
All special arrangements put in place in relation to the regulations listed below must be clearly stated in the schedule.
Regulations have been amended/altered to facilitate smaller shows as follows:

Licences
Regulation G.7
Societies may apply for any type of licence up to six weeks prior to the show date. (The required date may not be available if another championship society already has that date.)

Awards
Regulation G19
Printed award cards need not be given but class results can be sent out after the show to all competitors to be retained as evidence.

Catalogue
Regulation G26
Electronic version only to be shared with judges and other officials. Any Kennel Club returns to be sent electronically.
A complete set of results to be published as a record of the dogs achievements instead of prize cards.

Running orders
Regulation G29.f
Societies will decide whether classes will have a pre-drawn full running order or one set up on the day, either as a full running order or time slots as handler’s book in. In each case the order of working must be adhered to with handlers available to compete when required.

Timed stays
Regulation G29.g
Stay times will remain as per regulations but timed stays and the need for a separate ring may be suspended if the show society wishes. Classes may instead have stays in groups in the working ring, for example after every 10/12 dogs have been judged, those dogs will then do their stays, or at the end of class with only those with a viable score. Judge and ring steward will manage the stays when they take place in the working ring.

Number of entrants/classes
Regulation G(A)
It is suggested that not all classes are scheduled but that events are restricted to either the lower classes (e.g. introductory to A) or higher (e.g. novice to C).

Regulation G(A)3
It is recommended to restrict any dog to enter no more than two classes.

Capped classes
Regulation G(A)13
Societies are advised to consider the use of capped classes.
Societies may also cap open classes at championship obedience shows (but not Championship C classes).

Competing – Regulation G34.f
Scent and equipment – Regulation G(C)2.d
Scent test for class A, B and C can take place as part of the ring work in a designated area of the ring set aside for this.

Tests
Regulation G(C)4.i.(3) and Regulations G(C)4.i.(4)
Class A and class B scent will be as detailed in the regulations.
Class C scent will be the handler’s scent, there will be two decoy cloths, both from the same decoy steward.
All cloths will placed in a box and not handled for at least 48 hours before the event.
The judge will place the cloth in the pattern in class B and class C.
The ring steward may then act as decoy steward.

Championship Show Dates
Should a society need to change its championship show date it may be possible to schedule two championship obedience shows on the same date as long as they were geographically wide apart (150 miles minimum). Each application to do so would continue to be considered on a case by case basis.

It is with deep regret the Committee has decided to cancel our forthcoming show in May due to the uncertainty of the Covid Virus and to keep everyone safe. Hopefully things will improve as time goes and we will see you next year. Ruth

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OPEN/CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12/13TH JUNE 2021

It is with regret the Committee has made the decision to cancel our Summer Open/Championship show due to be held on 12/13 June 2021. We are so sorry but in the current unsettled situation we thought it was the safest decision to make.
However, we have our Summer Championship show booked for next year 11/12 June 2022, and promise even better cakes.
Take care.
Anne

17/03/2004 - 08/01/2021
Sadly that day we all dread came, and we had to say goodbye to our gentle boy Dryfte. Sweet dreams, run free sweetpea.
Peter and Lesley Lubbi

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
BAGSD Oxhey will be later on in the year in 2021.
We will do everything we can to reschedule our fabulous show.
Please bear with us...
Wendy Birch and the Committee of BAGSD Oxhey xx

It is with great regret that Knightswood D.T.C have decided to cancel their Championship show on the 18th April due to COVID restrictions and to keep our members safe hope to see you all next year.

Downlands Obedience Group 3 Class Open Capped Obedience Show - February 2021

Here we go again, it's turning into a bit of a farce really, isn't it...
New date to aim for is now Sunday 21st MARCH

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News updates from The Kennel Club UK
CANCELLATION OF LICENSED EVENTS UNTIL AT LEAST 28 FEBRUARY 2021
It is with regret that due to the recently introduced UK-wide lockdown we recommend the cancellation of licensed events until at least 28 February 2021. Societies should refer to the conditions stipulated by the government in their area.
This position will be reviewed again in line with Government guidance at the start of March.

The bad news about our show is starting again: despite our efforts to try and put on the 3 day show this Easter we have again been outflanked by the Coronavirus.

The venue has become a major testing and vaccine distribution hub and will not be available for our Easter dates and they have intimated that this could go on for quite a time after Easter. We have tryed to find alternative venues that can accommodate our three day show within a reasonable travelling distance of the main helpers , but no luck.

In addition, we cannot be certain that enough helpers, judges, stewards or competitors are going to be able to travel as you know that Wales has had some of the strictest lockdowns; so we dont want to be in the position of "setting up a show" and then having to cancel.
We are investigating the possibility of a show later on in the year but we have to find a date that doesn't clash and a suitable venue that it is available.

So reluctantly we have to cancel the 2021 show at this moment in time.

Finally thankyou for your support and we hope that you all "stay safe"

Bryan Luckock

Our Committee have made the very sad decision to cancel our Easter show this year due to Covid.
We hope to see everyone in the not too distant future, love your dogs,keep training and keep safe.

Anne Sanderson x

Because of the continuing situation with Covid we have taken the decision to cancel our Open Show on 28th March. Sue Evans

CHESVALE OPEN SHOW
MAY 2nd 2021

It is with regret that the Show Committee have decided to cancel our May Open Obedience Show due to the Covid 19 pandemic. We feel this is the right decision in view of the situation at this time and the uncertainty of how things will progress into early 2021.

We are still intending to hold our show on Sunday 29th August and hope that we will be able to increase the size of the show from 3 classes (pre-beginner, beginner, novice) to our normal 5 class show to including A and B. We also hope that the Kennel Club will allow us to hold our heat of the Special Pre-Beginner Stakes if the diary allows. However, all of this will be dependent on the situation nearer the time so let’s keep positive that all will be well for the summer.

Wishing everyone a happy New Year

Carol Spencer
Show Manager

Sheffield GSD Obedience show to be held on the 11th April 2021 has been cancelled.
Hopefully the Pandemic and the confusion caused by the present circumstances will be resolved later in the year and the show scheduled for the 17th October 2021 will be held.
Thank you for your patience and on behalf of Sheffield GSD Society we would like to wish you a happier and safer New Year
Anne Hardy

The new try out date for the Midlands area team selection is April 25th and so I can still take entries for a while longer so please keep them coming in. Happy New Year, Lou. X

Morning everyone, some very sad news,
Very sorry to say that marj horan passed away in the early hours this morning, I will remember marj with fondness and laughs, for marj and Jim obedience was there life, and there contributions was vast, marj helped with the organising of all the Leicester gsd shows and stewarded at crufts, like Jim she really was a all rounder always there to lend a hand when needed, when I know about the funeral I will let you know, take care everyone

The next covid tier review is supposed to be Wednesday 30th December...although there is, in theory, another one before this show date, it is only the Wednesday before, so I plan to make a decision on this show after any announcement from 30th December's review.

Either it will go ahead on 17th January, or be rescheduled for 21st February.

The decision will be made prior to the closing date, which will then be extended if the show is moved to February.

Due to this week's announcement, I am sadly left with no option but to cancel the Downlands Obedience Group show on Sunday 27th December (again 🙁 ), as even some of the replacement volunteers are now in Tier 3 areas from Saturday.
I will start the refund process asap, and post an update when I am able.

HELP PLEASE!!!!

With today's announcement, this show (Sunday 27 December) is now seriously at risk of cancellation as it is looking likely that I have lost at least two, and maybe all three, judging teams.

Please please please, if anyone in a Tier 2 area is now able to offer to judge, can you urgently get in touch with me on downlandsobediencegroup@gmail.com asap

I will need you to do your best to supply your own steward as well, and if possible, to work the round already designed by the previous judge, which is already printed for everyone's info

Obviously, if you and / or your steward are entered, then your entry fees will be refunded in full....and you'll get undying gratitude from everyone else entered!!!

Class A will now be judged by Gill Winyard

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I've just uploaded the schedule for the Downlands Obedience Group January (3 Class) Capped Show, Open, 17th January 2021. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Hi everyone just i quick update first on my lovely wife liz as you all know she is in a nursing home in Monmouth what am i saying of course you know she is in a home you all new before me I was having a little sleep at the time anyway the home say she is doing well as I have not been aloud to see her since the beginning of September they say she keeps them on there toes as she won't sit down she is always on the go i have not had a conversation with liz she will look at you ut won't talk may
be one day well it comes to me now first i would like to thank everyone who sent good wishes it ment so much to me when I came around i am getting on the mend its going to take a long time i stii get out of breath if I go a bit to quick my walking is coming along well my dancing is going to take a bit longer can only dance to one track then need a sit down but it will come and I am starting back to work part-time starting at 12 noon tomorrow so looking forward to that mikki has won over everyone's heart and just loving the attention i have been told I have to rent her out for hoildays she has ha