BYLAW H: SHOWS
To provide for the smooth operation
and running of all SABBS shows (International, Regional and ordinary
shows), the following guidelines are provided. It is recommended that
Clubs that are affiliated with SABBS also follow these rules, adapted
to their circumstances and use the same terminology and classes as to
not confuse members.
1
General
1.1
Official shows and Regional Shows are
presented throughout the year.
1.2
All shows are organised under the auspices of
SABBS.
1.3
Only paid up SABBS members and SABBS
registered Boerboels may participate in SABBS International and
Regional Shows. Non-members are allowed to participate in Club Shows,
but the dogs must be SABBS registered.
1.4
No other show may be held on the same day as
the International Show.
1.5
Regional Shows should preferably be held
before the International Show.
1.6
Regional Shows should preferably not be held
on the same day.
1.7
Club Shows may be held on the same day as a
scheduled SABBS show provided the venue is more than 300 km from the
scheduled show venue.
1.8
There are no Open Shows, i.e. all dogs
entered in a show must have SABBS birth or registration certificates.
1.9
Any complaints regarding a show must be made
in writing and addressed to the show organiser and the Chairman of
the Show Committee.
1.10
Neither SABBS nor the organiser of any show
accepts responsibility for injuries sustained at any SABBS Boerboel
Show.
1.11
It is compulsory that a First Aid Kit should
be available at any show.
2.
Planning in advance
2.1
Scheduled show dates are to be handed in at
the Chairman of the Breed Standard and Appraisal Committee during
October in order to start planning for the following year’s show and
appraisal events.
2.2
Once the date is approved and fixed, the
organiser must create an advert (refer to 3. Adverts/Marketing) that
must be sent for approval to the Chairman of the Breed Standard and
Appraisal Committee at least 3 weeks prior to the event in order to
have it published well in advance. On approval he/she will send it to
the web manager to be published on the SABBS website and on Facebook
(SABBS Members/SABBS Enthusiasts).
2.3
Once it is published, the organiser may
advertise it on other social media pages and can then also contact
his/her local media and radio stations for publicity regarding the
show.
3.
Adverts / Marketing
3.1
The following information is needed on the
advert:
i.
The date, starting time, venue and GPS
coordinates;
ii.
entry fees;
iii.
starting and closing dates for registering
(pre-registration is compulsory for the International and Regional
Shows and close 7 days prior to the event);
iv.
contact number and e-mail address of the
organiser; and
v.
SABBS logo.
3.2
The show organiser must prepare and
personalise the following documents:
i.
Registration/entry forms (template to be
provided to the show organiser by the Chairman of the Show
Committee/Breed Standard and Appraisal Committee;
ii.
Categories and classes (template and age
calculator to be provided to the show organiser by the Chairman of
the Show Committee/Breed Standard and Appraisal Committee;
iii.
Rules and Regulations (template to be
provided to the show organiser by the Chairman of the Show
Committee/Breed Standard and Appraisal Committee;
iv.
Information regarding entry fees;
v.
Starting and closing dates for pre-entries;
vi.
Contact number and e-mail address of
organiser.
3.3
The show organiser should put up direction
indicators in the town/area where the show is to be held and remove
them immediately afterwards.
4.
Finances
4.1
SABBS shows are to be self-funded. Show
organisers are personally responsible for the financial planning and
reporting thereof.
4.2
It is the responsibility of the show
organiser to get sponsorships for the show, taking into consideration
guidelines and directives the Treasurer may issue from time to time.
4.3
Reconciliation of the show finances must be
submitted to the Treasurer immediately after the event, in the format
prescribed by the Treasurer.
4.4
Surplus funds, if any, must be paid into the
SABBS account, but it remains at the disposal of the region
concerned. This region and its organisers may decide how to utilise
the funds for future events.
4.5
Assets purchased with show funds are the
property of SABBS, for the exclusive use of the region concerned.
Such assets must be reflected on the inventory.
4.6
An inventory of all SABBS assets must be
maintained in the format prescribed by the Treasurer, indicating
whether an asset belongs to the national office or the region, and
reported to the Treasurer at intervals prescribed by the Treasurer.
4.7
Losses must be reported to the Treasurer
without delay.
4.8
Theft of an asset must be reported to the
South African Police Service and the case number must be forwarded to
the Treasurer.
5.
Organisers
5.1
It is the responsibility of the organiser to
contact owners via personal e-mails as far as possible.
5.2
It is the responsibility of the organiser to
inform each official and judge in advance of what their duties and
the dress code are.
5.3
It is the responsibility of the organiser to
inform each participant in the International or Regional Show what
the dress code is.
5.4
It is the responsibility of the organiser and
member entered to ensure that each dog is entered in its appropriate
class before the show starts.
5.5
The organiser must ensure that the venue
makes provision for:
i.
adequate space for the show ring, assembly
ring, spectators, exhibitor parking and accommodation for their dogs;
ii.
parking for spectators;
iii.
ablution facilities and
iv.
refreshments.
6.
Registration
6.1
Pre-registration is compulsory for any show
to ensure that the day runs smoothly. This will also give an estimate
of how many dogs to expect and prevent congestion at the registration
table and time for the organiser to check the dogs’ paperwork.
6.2
Pre-registration should close at least 7 days
prior to a show to allow the organiser to handle any issue if need
be, and especially earlier for the International Show to have the
dogs’ names and details included in the Show Catalogue.
6.3
Registration or / Birth Certificates and
proof of inoculation, including Rabies inoculations for dogs older
than six months, must be provided on registering.
6.4
Entrants, as well as the organiser must
ensure that every dog’s information on the entry forms is correct and
every dog is entered in the appropriate class.
6.5
Dogs will be identified by a microchip
scanner. Dogs that cannot be positively identified will be refused
entry to the show.
6.6
All dogs participating in a Regional or the
International show will be scanned before entering the ring. No dogs
without a microchip or an incorrect chip will be allowed to show.
7.
The Registration Table
7.1
The Registration Table opens one hour prior
to the published starting time.
7.2
All participants must report to the
Registration Table to receive participant numbers that all handlers
must display, and for confirmation of any possible arrangements or
documentation.
7.3
No late entries are accepted at the
International or a Regional Show.
7.4
Participants must:
i.
pay the required outstanding entry fee or
show proof of EFT;
ii.
ensure that all information on the entry forms is
correct and each dog is entered in the appropriate class;
iii.
take care of any outstanding documentation
and
iv.
ensure they receive the correct participant
number for each dog entered.
8.
Participants
8.1
Participants must take note of the order of
classes being judged, and follow the progress of the proceedings.
8.2
Only one handler per dog is allowed in the
ring.
8.3
No handler shall be younger than 14 years for
dogs older than 12 months.
8.4
Handlers must respect one-another’s safety
and distance.
8.5
No handler is to allow the dog he is
exhibiting to be excessively attracted from outside the show ring.
8.6
Participants must make class winners as well
as the Champions and Reserve Champions in each category available for
official photos to be taken.
8.7
Participants are responsible for the
appropriate cages, water and shelter for their dogs.
8.8
No holding cages or dogs may be in close
proximity to the show ring, causing a distraction to exhibitors and
their dogs.
8.9
It is expected of all exhibitors and handlers
to clean up after their dogs.
8.10
Dress code:
i.
International Show and Regional Shows: long
preferably blue or black pants and collared T- shirt/shirt without
stud name. No identified kennel colour co-ordinated clothing is
allowed.
ii.
Other scheduled shows: long preferably blue
or black pants and collared T-shirt/shirt. Stud names and colours are
allowed.
iii.
No slipslops or gumboots (unless it is very
wet).
9.
Dogs
9.1
Dogs must meet the SABBS Breed Standard.
9.2
Dogs must be healthy, in good condition, show
ready and manageable.
9.3
Proof of inoculation of all dogs, including
accompanying dogs, must be available on request. Dogs older than six
months have to have proof of Rabies inoculation.
9.4
All dogs must be microchipped.
9.5
All dogs (participating and accompanying) at SABBS
shows must be on a leash, and be accustomed to being handled on a
leash. Dogs older than 6 months should be on a choke chain.
9.6
Overly aggressive dogs towards people or
other dogs will be disqualified in the show ring.
9.7
Monorchids, cryptorchids, sterilised males,
spayed females and dogs in the Pet Register are not allowed in the
Show Ring.
9.8
Females in season may not be entered for any
show and may not be brought onto the show precinct.
9.9
The mating of females within the precinct of
the show is forbidden.
9.10
No dog shall be allowed in the Show Ring
unless it is being judged or has been instructed to remain in the
ring pending judging of a subsequent class.
9.11
No dog shall be allowed into the Show Ring
after having been called 3 times by the Ring Steward, and will be
marked absent.
10.
Opening of the Show
10.1
The organiser officially opens the Show.
10.2
The announcer gives an overview of the
proceedings, venue layout, facilities, the adjudication criteria, and
introduces the judges.
11.
Collecting (Assembly) Ring
11.1
The Collecting Ring must be big enough to
ensure the safety of dogs and exhibitors.
11.2
The Collecting Ring Steward calls the
relevant participants to report to the Collecting Ring in the order
of classes to be judged as per the published programme issued, or as
announced at the start of the Show.
11.3
A dog will be marked absent after being
called 3 times.
12.
The Show (Adjudication) Ring
12.1
The show ring must preferably be
approximately 30 m x 30 m or bigger.
12.2
The surface must be even and of suitable
non-slip material.
12.3
The show ring must have an entrance and an
exit.
12.4
Position markers must be provided.
12.5
Only judges, photographer, the Ring Steward
and handlers with their dogs may be present in the Show Ring.
13.
Handlers
13.1
Handlers younger than 14 years may not handle
dogs older than 12 months in the ring.
13.2
Handlers must at all times be in control of
their dogs in and outside the show ring. Any handler who is not in
control of his/her dog will receive one warning and be disqualified
on the second transgression.
13.3
Handlers must respect one another’s distance,
and act courteously towards one another.
13.4
Handlers must walk anti-clockwise with their
dogs to their left.
13.5
Handlers may only communicate with judges, if
approached by the judges.
13.6
Handlers may not communicate with any person
outside the Show Ring.
13.7
Handlers must remain in their allocated
positions. Any handler who moves with his/her dog from this position
will receive one warning, and be disqualified on the second
transgression.
13.8
Handlers may not distract the judges while
they are busy judging another dog.
13.9
The judges will disqualify overly aggressive
and/or uncontrolled Boerboels.
13.10
When there is an exceptionally high number of
entrants in a specific class, the class will be subject to
pre-selection by the judges.
14.
Officials
14.1
Collecting Ring Steward
No dog shall be allowed in the
Collecting or Show Ring without the consent of the Collecting Ring
Steward. His duties are to:
i.
call participants of each class to the
Collecting Ring;
ii.
record dogs present or absent and report to
the Ring Steward;
iii.
ensure that all dogs have been registered in
the appropriate class; and
iv.
to admit a class into the Show Ring on
confirmation that all participants are present.
14.2
Ring Steward
The Ring Steward must have a complete
knowledge regarding the show rules and procedures. Duties are to:
i.
assist the judge/s in the ring;
ii.
address the participants;
iii.
make sure that all corrections on judges’
sheets are initialled by judges; and
iv.
to hand the judges’ sheets to the
Registration Officer.
v.
At any show other than the SABBS
International and Regional Shows, the functions of the Ring Steward
may be performed by the judges.
14.3
The Registration Officer tallies the scores and
informs the announcer.
15.
Judges
15.1
The appointment and approval of judges for
scheduled Regional Shows is to be decided on by the show organiser in
collaboration with the Chairman of the Show Committee/Breed Standard
and Appraisal Committee.
15.2
The appointment and approval of judges for
the International Show is to be decided on by the show organiser in
collaboration with the Board.
15.3
The judges are appraisers, breeders and dog
experts who have a good understanding of the Breed Standard.
15.4
Club Shows: judges need to be approved
judges and have a good understanding of the Breed Standard.
15.5
Whenever there is more than one judge at a
show, one of them will be appointed to be the senior judge.
15.6
The organiser will decide on the dress code
for the judges.
16.
Adjudication
16.1
All Boerboels, including unappraised
Boerboels, will be judged by taking into consideration how
representative they are of the SABBS Breed Standard. (Also refer to
16.5: Guidelines for Adjudication).
16.2
The judges will disqualify overly aggressive
and/or uncontrolled Boerboels.
16.3
Adjudication at the International Show
i.
At the International Show there will always
be 3 judges in the ring. The judges’ scores will be tallied using the
Hi-Low system.
ii.
Judges do their assessments independently in
accordance with, and based primarily on, the Guidelines for
Adjudication. Note: the focus of show criteria differs from that of
appraisal criteria. The SABBS Breed Standard is the guideline, but
showmanship is important.
iii.
The Ring Steward will call the specific class
to the Show Ring.
iv.
The senior judge will give every handler the
opportunity to show his/her dog, and they will have approximately one
minute to impress the judges.
v.
Judges may not consult with one another
during the adjudication process.
vi.
When the entries in a class are too high, the
class will be split by the Ring Steward.
vii.
Judges independently submit the record of
their selection for either the class adjudication, or for the final
round of adjudication to the Ring Steward.
viii.
The Ring Steward collects all score sheets
and hands the results to the Registration Officer.
ix.
The Registration Officer does the
calculations of the final placings according to the Hi-Low system.
Five positions are awarded per class.
x.
In the case of a tie, the senior judge will
have the deciding vote.
xi.
The announcer reads out the results, and
calls the class winners to the Show Ring for the presentation of
trophies and prizes.
xii.
Sub-junior, Junior, Senior and Reserve
Champions (males and females) will be selected.
xiii.
All the Boerboels placed first and second in
the Junior and Senior Championship classes compete for the position
of Grand and Reserve Grand Champion (males and females).
xiv.
The final event is the announcement of The
Dog of the Year.
16.4
Adjudication at Regional and other Shows
i.
The number of judges will be determined by
the nature of the show.
ii.
Judges do their assessments independently in
accordance with, and based primarily on, the Guidelines for
Adjudication. Note: the focus of show criteria differs from that of
appraisal criteria. The SABBS Breed Standard is the guideline, but
showmanship is important.
iii.
The Ring Steward will call the specific class
to the Show Ring.
iv.
The senior judge will give every handler the
opportunity to show his/her dog to impress the judges.
v.
Judges may consult with one another during
the adjudication process.
vi.
When the entries in a class are too high, the
class will be split by the Ring Steward.
vii.
Judges submit the record of their selection
for either the class adjudication, or for the final round of
adjudication to the Ring Steward.
viii.
The Ring Steward collects all score sheets
and hands the results to the Registration Officer.
ix.
Unless the Hi-Low system of vote tallying is
used, the placings are determined by consensus of the judges. In the
event of disagreement, the senior judge will have the determining
vote.
x.
The Registration Officer records the final
placings.
xi.
The announcer reads out the results, and
calls the class winners to the Show Ring for the presentation of
trophies and prizes.
xii.
Judges to give verbal critique on placings
for clarity to the public and exhibitors.
xiii.
Sub-junior, Junior, Senior and Reserve
Champions (males and females) will be selected.
xiv.
All the Boerboels placed first and second in
the Junior and Senior Championship classes compete for the position
of Grand and Reserve Grand Champion (males and females).
xv.
The judges’ decision is final. In the case of
a tie, the senior judge will have the deciding vote.
xvi.
The final event is the announcement of The
Dog of the Day.
16.5
Guidelines for adjudication for ALL shows
17.
Show classes and categories for ALL shows.
17.1
Puppy class: It is recommended that puppy
classes at all shows are restricted to puppies older than three
months due to the limited immunity of younger puppies. However, the
final decision is with the organiser.
17.2
The birth dates that determine the Show
Categories and Classes must be calculated in advance. A calculator
for this purpose can be obtained from the Chairman of the Breed
Standard and Appraisal Committee.
17.3
It is recommended that club shows use the
abovementioned classes and terminology. However, they can
adjust/adapt their classes to suit their needs.
17.4
Categories and Classes
18.
Show Results
18.1
The show results for all SABBS shows must be
recorded in the format (template) provided to the show organiser by
the Chairman of the Show Committee/Breed Standard and Appraisal
Committee.
18.2
It is recommended that appraisal scores of
adult dogs, where available, are included in the results.
18.3
It is recommended that photo results are
prepared for all SABBS shows. The template will be provided to the
show organiser by the Chairman of the Show Committee/Breed Standard
and Appraisal Committee.
18.4
The show results will be published on the
SABBS website.
18.5
The results of Club shows may be published on
the SABBS website on request of the club.
19.
Indemnity
Participants in any Show, whether
entrant, spectator, or otherwise, and including all animals, do so at
their own risk, and indemnify SABBS, the Show organisers, SABBS
Officials and Office Bearers from any claims whatsoever for damages
arising from loss, theft, injury or any other cause, whether direct
or indirect, associated with the Show, their presence at, or
participation in, the Show.