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.
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.
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: long pants and collared T- shirt/shirt without stud name or colours.
ii.
Other scheduled shows: long 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
Dogs in the Pet Register may take part in club shows.
9.9
Females in season may not be entered for any show and may not be brought onto the show precinct.
9.10
The mating of females within the precinct of the show is forbidden.
9.11
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.
9.12
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, the Ring Steward and handlers with their dogs may be present in the Show Ring.
13.
Handlers
13.1
Handlers must respect one another’s distance, and act courteously towards one another.
13.2
Handlers must walk anti-clockwise with their dogs to their left.
13.3
Handlers may only communicate with judges, if approached by the judges.
13.4
Handlers may not communicate with any person outside the Show Ring.
13.5
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.
13.6
Handlers may not distract the judges while they are busy judging another dog.
13.7
The judges will disqualify overly aggressive and/or uncontrolled Boerboels.
13.8
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 not to be approved judges but still 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.