Rules & Guidelines That apply to all divisions
·
All dogs must be registered with the National
Kennel Club in order to participate in a National
Upland Classic Event.
·
GPS Collars will not be allowed in the field.
This includes cell phones with GPS enabled
apps and GPS enabled watches.
Beeper collars and training collars are
allowed.
·
There will be no entries accepted for an Event
Until 60 Days before the event is to begin
regardless of when the event is posted on the site
(example event will begin April 1st no entries will
be accepted before Feb. 1st)
·
For anyone entering an
event, if you pull out of an event in less than 2
weeks prior to the beginning of the event, you will
owe the person or persons putting on the event, for
the cost of the birds. Runs will not count from that
point until fees are paid.
·
If a judge bumps a bird from the field (it must
leave the field) full points including the shot bird
will be awarded
Amateur Division
Amateur
Division will be 1 hunter, and 1 dog, on a 20-minute
time limit with a 3-bird set of any mixture,
totaling 3. There will be an Amateur Finals at the
National Finals Event; you must stay an Amateur for
the full year to qualify for the finals. If at any
time in the year your Amateur dog runs in an open
event, it will no longer be considered an Amateur.
Amateur Dogs cannot be older than 2 years of age for
the start of a new year (January 1st) effective
January 1st 2017. The dog can turn
2 during the year and still finish the year in the
Amateur Division, but the start of the next year
(January 1st) the dog must go to the open class.
Fees: The fees will
be $65.00 for a quail run, $75.00 for a chuckar run,
$85.00 for a pheasant run, and $70.00 for a mixture
of any three birds. There will be no paybacks in the
Amateur Division. Plaques, ribbons or certificates
will be awarded for the top three winners. Pointing
Amateurs and Flushing Amateurs will not run against
each other. They may use the same field, but are two
divisions.
Championship points will be awarded for top 3
placements.
If you enter your dog twice and place twice
in the top 3 you will only get the points for the
highest placement (example: your amateur dog places
1st & 3rd the dog will only
get points for the 1st place.
The 3rd place points goes
unclaimed.) Championship Points are awarded 5 points
for a 1st place win, 3 points for 2nd
place and 1 point for a 3rd place.
Champion titles are awarded after every 20
points with at least 2 wins.
We allow the Amateurs to bring in up to 10
points including 1 win from other associations,
toward their championships; these points must be
verified by the association that they have been won
in.
If you enter a dog twice it must run the second run
in a different field.
If you
run in the same field only your first run will
count.
The second run will be thrown out.
If you run in 2 fields your highest scored
run goes toward placements
There must
be four or more dogs entered into an event to award
champion points for the 1st 2nd
and 3rd
placements.
If there are three dogs or less the only champion
points that will be awarded will be for the 1st
place dog.
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Youth
Division
There will be
no age limit on the dog in this division. The youth
can run any dog as long as he/she is the only one
that runs that dog for the year. On January 1st that
dog is declared a youth dog for the entire year. If
at any time during the year the said dog runs in an
open, doubles or amateur event, it will no longer be
eligible to run in the youth division for that year.
The age limit on the Youth is 15 years of age on
January 1st; they can turn 15 during the year and
still compete in the Youth Division until February
1st of the next year. They must have a Hunter
Education Card to compete.
They will run in the same fields as the regular
Amateurs do and under the same format and rules, but
will be competing against other youth only. This
will carry thru to the National Finals where they
will compete with the Amateur dogs but will only be
against youth. Prizes or Scholarships will be
awarded for the winner at the Nationals. They must
compete in at least 4 events to qualify for the
Nationals, and a parent cannot take the dog to a
trial and run for the youth to qualify if for the
Nationals.
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NUCS Singles Rules
1. All Dogs: The competition consists of two divisions, flusher and pointer.
Dogs, regardless of ability, shall be placed in the
division which is standard for the breed. During the
run, dogs may not be restrained for any reason that
gives them an unfair advantage. Dogs must be leashed
at all times prior to and immediately following
runs. Dogs must be leashed immediately when time
expires, no scoring can take place after time
expires. Dogs in heat entries will be accepted only
if placed at the end of the day. If a dog flushes a
bird in another competitor’s field, full points will
be awarded to the hunter in that field. The dog may
be retrieved only with the permission of the judge
in the invaded field. Injuries to dogs will be
considered bad luck, and the owner’s responsibility.
Electronic collars and beeper collars are allowed;
no check cords. Each dog may have two qualifying
runs, but only 1 finals run. They must be signed up
for both runs prior to the start of the competition.
No refunds will be given to second runs paid for but
not used.
Additional Rules:
A.
You cannot give
a command to bring your dog to a point. If the dog
makes physical contact with a bird before the point
is made, there will not be points awarded for a
point on that bird.
B.
Two (2) bonus
points will be awarded for each bird shot. No bonus
points will be awarded for a "shot bird" on a
Safety. You will be awarded full points less the
shot bird bonus. There will be no more than the
standard set for the event awarded. Birds that are
caught or trapped will not be awarded the bonus
points. You may not take the bird from a dog and
throw it up and shoot, for the bonus point, once the
bird is in your hand you are no longer eligible for
the bonus point. Birds that are shot at, but not hit
well, and the dog retrieves it, will be awarded the
bonus points.
C.
In all Flushing
Divisions there will be one point awarded for each
bird shot for a total of three points per run. The
bird must be shot from the flush. You cannot take
the bird from the dog and throw it up for the shot
bird. If the dog catches the bird and it gets away
from the dog, on its way to the handler, you can
shoot it for the one point. Once the dog presents
the bird to the handler and the bird touches the
handler’s hand for the retrieve, the shot bird is no
longer allowed.
2. Competitors: Teams consist of one hunter and one dog. Shells will be limited to
3 more than the standard bird set. Standard bird
sets will be 3 pheasants, 3 chuckar or 3 quail, or a
mixture of these 3, depending on the tournament.
Time limit for each event will be 20 minutes.
Hunters must register at the club house prior to
their first run each day. All birds must be carried
by the hunter and not dropped in the field. Birds
will be counted in the field at the end of each run
to ensure correct count. Competitors will be placed
in order of draw. Request for day will be
considered.
3. Disqualification: A
hunter may be disqualified for the following:
shooting a bird on the ground; shooting more than
the allowed limit; shooting a non-designated
species; unsafe or reckless use of a firearm; being
under the influence of alcohol or drugs; abusing the
officials; excessive use of electronic collars;
mistreatment of a dog; poor sportsmanship;
restraining a pointing dog while it's on point; a
dog completely out of control; stomping birds on the
ground, running in the field, communicating with
spectators while in the field or throwing unused
shell or dead birds in or out of bounds..
4. Guns: All guns must be 12 gauge or smaller.
No shells over 2 3/4 inch. A gun malfunction shall
be considered bad luck. It is the option of the
hunter to get another gun, but they cannot appoint
someone else to enter the field in their place.
Shells may not be given or shared with a partner. In
the instance where a hunter runs out of his/her
allotted shells the hunt will be immediately ended
and scored as is, with the remaining time being
forfeited and no credit given.
5. Safety: Hunters
are responsible for safe use of firearms at all
times and are required to wear at least one article
of orange clothing. A safety may be requested in the
event of an obstruction such as a judge, vehicle, or
building. A bird for which a safety has been awarded
shall be scored in full and a shell forfeited. A
requested safety may be denied for the following
reasons: in the judge’s opinion a hunter has a clear
shot and fails to take it; the bird was shot at
before or after the safety was requested; or the
bird relocated in bounds. If a competitor calls a
safety on a bird and that bird relocates in bounds,
only the dog work will be awarded points (for the
point and flush). If the bird leaves the boundaries
of the field, full points less the short bird will
be awarded. If your dog or dogs lose contact with
the bird, you can score another point or flush on
the same bird. If the judges have any question on
the bird relocating inbounds full points will be
awarded. When a safety is called and the bird
leaves the field and can no longer be hunted the dog
must be brought back to the handler within arm’s
length, you do not have to touch the dog but
must able to if so desired. This will happen on all
birds thru the run. The clock does not stop for
your first bird in the bag until this happens (1st tie
breaker) and the handler must have dog back to them
before clock stops on final bird
6.
Stocking: Hunters must remain in blind while
their field is being stocked. Failure to do so will
result in a disqualification. Fields will not be
stocked without an on-deck team. All birds will be
handled by wings or legs and set by hand into cover.
Any birds leaving or entering fields after stockers
have left the field will be considered luck of the
draw. No birds will be replanted. If a bird is
flushed from the field after the run is over by a
judge or competitor, that bird must be replaced in
the same area it was moved from.
7. Birds left in the field: First run in a field will have 1 more
bird than the standard placed in field. All birds
left in the field will be considered luck of the
draw as fields will not be flushed after each run.
8. Out of bounds: Dogs can be sent out of bounds. Birds may be located by the dog out
of bounds and full credit will be given for bird
work done by the dog out of bounds. Retrieves count
only if bird is brought back to the hunter in
bounds. Hunters in the flushing division may only go
out of bounds to assist in a retrieve. If a dog goes
out of bounds and points a bird, the dog may flush
the bird only after pointing for 3 seconds, so the
hunter may remain in bounds and shoot the bird.
Judge must see the bird to award points or
flush. If a hunter leaves the boundaries, he/she
must leave his or her firearm in bounds. A bird
resulting from a bird pointed/flushed out of bounds
can only be shot by a hunter who is in bounds.
9. Spectators: Spectators shall be
limited to designated areas only. No vehicles will
be allowed in the area other than those absolutely
necessary. Spectators are not allowed to communicate
with competitors in any way. Communication between
competitors and spectators will be considered poor
sportsmanship and be reason for disqualification.
10. Judges: In any situation not
specifically covered under the rules, the judge will
be allowed to use common sense to arrive at a
decision. Judges' decisions are final, no appeals
will be heard. Judges can run in an event, but if at
all possible, run in the opposite division they are
judging. If a club does not have enough judges to
do this, the Judge that is running in said field
should not be in the field at least 3 runs before
his run in said field, or should have already run in
said field.
11. No run rule: Hunters may not run at any time. The hunter will be asked to slow
down by the judge, the next time is a
disqualification.
12. Ties: Ties for
money placement, all funds awarded for that
placement will be split between dogs if it is for
their first or highest placement. A dog can only
place in the money bracket once. Tiebreakers will be
decided according to the time remaining and then the
time the first bird is retrieved to hand.
13. Weather: In the case of bad weather, such as lightning, hail, etc. all runs
will be pulled from the fields until it is safe to
return. If your run is interrupted, you will start
up again with the time that was remaining when you
first stopped. If a run is questionable to finish
due to darkness, it should not be started and will
be run the next morning. If the run has started and
it is unable to be finished, the run will begin with
the time that was remaining from the previous day
and will continue with the number of birds that were
bagged. No additional birds will be planted at the
start of the run.
14. Scoring: Clock stops only when the last bird is in hand. Time remaining will
be rounded up or down to the nearest minute. If
seconds are 30 or more, you round up; 29 or lower
you round down. No more finds, qualified points,
birds, or retrieves shall be scored than the number
of birds in the standard set. No scoring shall be
awarded after time expires. No scoring shall be
awarded for work on non-designated species. Birds
must be palatable. Birds destroyed by dog or hunter
shall be assessed a 10-point penalty. In the case of
a multiple find, flush, point or covey rise, scoring
will be limited to 3 birds, finds, qualified points,
retrieves, etc. Top qualifying score & championship
round score will be added together to determine
winner. Once the handler signs his name to the
official score sheet after the run, there will be
absolutely no changes made to the scoring. All
disputes in scoring must be resolved prior to the
handler and the judge signing the score sheet.
15. Birds:
A.
A bird bumped
by a judge or cameraman that comes down in bounds
will be hunted as if the bird flew on its own. If a
bird bumped by a judge or cameraman that goes out of
bounds, full points will be awarded except for shot
bird bonus.
B.
No points for
shot bird if score keeper bumps bird with out a shot
or dead bird found in field.
C.
If a dead bird
is found in the field and is still warm, the judge
will award full points. If the bird is found dead
and is cold, no points will be awarded. All birds
found dead MUST be inspected by the judge.
D.
If on the way
to or from a retrieve a dog goes on point, the
hunter may leave his first spot to go to the dog,
flush and shoot the second bird. The dog can
retrieve both birds for full points. But if there is
no bird produced at the second spot, he will be
awarded a partial retrieve for the first bird.
Flushers:
Birds in bag: 25 points Find: 15
points Full Retrieve: 15 points
Partial Retrieve: 5 points Shells
remaining: 10 points Minutes
remaining: 3 points Seconds
remaining: Tie Breaker Time bagged
1st bird: Tie Breaker Each Bird
Shot:1 Point
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Pointers:
Birds in bag: 25 points Full
Retrieve: 15 points Partial Retrieve:
5 points Qualified Point: 15 points
Shells remaining: 10 points Minutes
remaining: 3 points Seconds
remaining: Tie Breaker Time bagged
1st bird: Tie Breaker Each Bird Shot:
2 Points
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Entry Deadline: Unless an entry deadline is posted, all entries must be called into
the event holder at least 5 days before the event
(No Exceptions) effective January 1st
2020.
Cash payback to top finishers amounts depend on
number of entrants.
To maintain the quality that our competitors
expect, entries are restricted to the first sixty
entries received in each division.
Official
Definitions
Bird in bag: 25
points will be awarded for each bird, up to the
number of birds in the standard set, that is bagged
during the run and in possession at the time of the
in the field count at the end of each run. Any birds
bagged but not in possession during the in the field
count will be considered lost, and therefore, points
will not be awarded. If time remains on the clock,
hunters will be given an opportunity to “fill their
limit”.
Find: In the flushing
division, a find will be awarded when the dog traps,
catches or in the judge’s opinion causes a bird to
take flight. In the case of a trap or catch, a shell
will be forfeited, this applies to both divisions.
Full Retrieve: To receive credit for a
full retrieve, the hunter must remain stationary
after the shot. They will be allowed one pivot foot
but must not advance or retreat. Retrieves must be
within a pivot foot step and can be picked up off of
the ground or taken from the dog's mouth. Hunters
may kneel down to accept the retrieve but may not
lie down. Once the hunter moves for any reason, a
full retrieve can no longer be awarded.
Partial Retrieve: A partial retrieve will be
awarded when a full retrieve cannot be awarded and
the dog finds the bird, picks it up and makes an
attempt to bring it to the handler.
Qualified Point: To be awarded a qualified point
the dog must hold point for a minimum of 3 seconds,
determined by the judge only. Also, the point must
result in a bird that takes flight, unless in the
judge’s opinion the bird is deemed unable to fly.
After the 3-second minimum has been met, the handler
must attempt to flush the bird, ahead of the dog,
before the dog will be awarded any points. The key
is the bird must be produced to the air for the gun.
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NUCS Doubles Rules:
1. All Dogs: The competition consists of two divisions, flusher and pointer.
Dogs, regardless of ability, shall be placed in the
division which is standard for the breed. During the
run, dogs may not be restrained for any reason that
gives them an unfair advantage. Dogs must be leashed
at all times prior to and immediately following
runs. Dogs must be leashed immediately when time
expires, no scoring can take place after time
expires. Dogs in heat entries will be accepted only
if placed at the end of the day. If a dog flushes a
bird in another competitor’s field, full points will
be awarded to the team in that field. The dog may be
retrieved only with the permission of the judge in
the invaded field. Injuries to dogs will be
considered bad luck, and the owner’s responsibility.
Electronic collars and beeper collars are allowed,
no check cords. Dogs may have up to two entries per
competition, but must be signed up for both runs
prior to the start of the competition. No refunds
will be given to second runs paid for but not used.
Additional Rules:
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You cannot give a
command to bring your dog to a point. If the dog
makes physical contact with a bird before the
point is made, there will not be points awarded
for a point on that bird.
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Two (2) bonus points
will be awarded for each bird shot. No bonus
points will be awarded for a "shot bird" on a
Safety. You will be awarded full points less the
shot bird bonus. There will be no more than the
standard set for the event awarded. Birds that
are caught or trapped will not be awarded the
bonus points. You may not take the bird from a
dog and throw it up and shoot, for the bonus
point, once the bird is in your hand you are no
longer eligible for the bonus point. Birds that
are shot at, but not hit well, and the dog
retrieves it, will be awarded the bonus points.
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In all Flushing
Divisions there will be one point awarded for
each bird shot for a total of three points per
run. The bird must be shot from the flush. You
cannot take the bird from the dog and throw it
up for the shot bird. If the dog catches the
bird and it gets away from the dog, on its way
to the handler, you can shoot it for the one
point. Once the dog presents the bird to the
handler and the bird touches the handler’s hand
for the retrieve, the shot bird is no longer
allowed.
2. Competitors: Teams consist of two hunters and two dogs in the Flushing Division;
two hunters and two dogs in the Pointing Division.
Hunters must remain within 30 yards of one another
at all times. Shells will be limited to one less
than the standard bird set per hunter. Standard bird
sets will be 6 birds in combination, depending on
the tournament. Time limit for each event will be 30
minutes. Teams must register at the club house prior
to their first run each day. All birds must be
carried by the hunters and not dropped in the field.
Birds will be counted in the field at the end of
each run to ensure correct count. Competitors will
be placed in order of draw. Requests for day will be
considered.
3. Disqualification: Teams may be disqualified for the following: Shooting a bird on the
ground, shooting more than the allowed limit,
shooting a non-designated species, unsafe or
reckless use of a firearm, being under the influence
of alcohol or drugs, abusing the officials,
excessive use of electronic collars, mistreatment of
a dog, poor sportsmanship, restraining a pointing
dog while it’s on point, a dog completely out of
control, stomping birds on the ground, running in
the field, communicating with spectators while in
the field or throwing unused shell or dead birds in
or out of bounds.
4. Guns: All
guns must be 12 gauge or smaller. No shells over 2
3/4 inch. A gun malfunction shall be considered bad
luck. It is the option of the hunter to get another
gun, but they cannot appoint someone else to enter
the field in their place. Shells may not be given or
shared with a partner. In the instance where a team
runs out of its allotted shells the hunt will be
immediately ended and scored as it, with the
remaining time being forfeited and no credit given.
5. Safety: Hunters are responsible for safe use of firearms at all times and
are required to wear at least one article of orange
clothing. A safety may be requested in the event of
an obstruction such as a judge, vehicle, or
building. A bird for which a safety has been awarded
shall be scored in full and a shell forfeited. A
requested safety may be denied for the following
reasons: In the judge’s opinion, one team member has
a clear shot and fails to take it, the bird was shot
at before or after the safety was requested, or the
bird relocates in bounds. If a competitor calls a
safety on a bird and that bird relocates in bounds,
only the dog work will be awarded points (for the
point and flush). If the bird leaves the boundaries
of the field, full points less the short bird will
be awarded. If your dog or dogs lose contact with
the bird, you can score another point or flush on
the same bird. If the judges have any question on
the bird relocating inbounds full points will be
awarded. When a safety is called and the bird
leaves the field and can no longer be hunted the dog
must be brought back to the handler within arm’s
length, you do not have to touch the dog but
must able to if so desired. This will happen on all
birds thru the run. The clock does not stop for
your first bird in the bag until this happens (1st tie
breaker) and the handler must have dog back to them
before clock stops on final bird
6. Stocking: Teams must remain in blind while their field is being stocked.
Failure to do so will result in a disqualification.
Fields will not be stocked without an on-deck team.
All birds will be handled by wings or legs and set
by hand into cover. Any birds leaving or entering
fields after stockers have left the field will be
considered luck of the draw. No birds will be
replaced. If a bird is flushed from the field after
the run is over by a judge or competitor, that bird
must be replaced in the same area it was moved from.
7. Birds left in the field: First run in a field will have 2 more
birds than the standard placed in field. All birds
left in the field will be considered luck of the
draw.
8. Out of bounds: Dogs can be sent out of bounds. Birds may be located by the dog out
of bounds and full credit will be given for bird
work done by the dog out of bounds. Retrieves count
only if bird is brought back to hunters in bounds.
Hunters in the flushing division may go out of
bounds only to assist in a retrieve. In the pointing
division, one of the hunters may leave the field
boundaries, but only to attempt to flush a pointed
bird or to pick up a dead bird being pointed by the
dog. In this instance the hunter leaving the
boundaries must leave his or her firearm in bounds.
The bird resulting from a bird pointed/flushed out
of bounds can only be shot by the hunter/hunters
that remain in bounds.
9. Spectators: Spectators shall be limited to designated areas only. No vehicle
will be allowed in the area other than those
absolutely necessary. Spectators are not allowed to
communicate with competitors in any way.
Communication between competitors and spectators
will be considered poor sportsmanship and be reason
for disqualification.
10. Judges: In any situation not specifically covered under the rules, the
judge will be allowed to use common sense to arrive
at a decision. Judges' decisions are final, no
appeals will be heard. Judges can run in an event,
but if at all possible, run in the opposite division
they are judging. If a club does not have enough
judges to do this, the Judge that is running in said
field should not be in the field at least 3 runs
before his run in said field, or should have already
run in said field.
11. No run rule: Hunters may not run at any time. The hunter will be asked to slow
down by the judge, the next time is a
Disqualification.
12. Ties: Ties for money placement, all funds awarded for that placement will
be split between dogs if it is for their first or
highest placement. A dog can only place in the money
bracket twice. Tiebreakers will be decided according
to the time remaining and then the time the first
bird is retrieved to hand.
13. Weather: In the case of bad weather, such as lightning, hail, etc. all runs
will be pulled from the fields until it is safe to
return. If your run is interrupted, you will start
up again with the time that was remaining when you
first stopped. If a run is questionable to finish
due to darkness, it does not start and will run the
next morning. If the run has started and it is
unable to be finished, the run will begin with the
time that was remaining from the previous day and
will continue with the number of birds that were
bagged. No additional birds will be planted at the
start of the run.
14. Scoring: Clock stops only when the last bird is in hand. Time remaining will
be rounded up or down to the nearest minute. If
seconds are 30 or more, you round up; 29 or lower
you round down. No more finds, qualified points,
birds, or retrieves shall be scored than then number
of birds in the standard set. No scoring shall be
awarded after time expires. No scoring shall be
awarded for work on non-designated species. Birds
must be palatable. Birds destroyed by dog or hunter
shall be assessed a 10-point penalty. In the case of
a multiple find, flush, point or covey rise, scoring
will be for the actual number of bird finds,
qualified points, retrieves, etc. Once the handler
signs his /her name to the official score sheet
after the run, there will be absolutely no changes
made to the scoring. All disputes in scoring must be
resolved prior to the handler and the judge signing
the score sheet.
15. Birds:
A.
A bird bumped
by a judge or cameraman that comes down in bounds
will be hunted as if the bird flew on its own. If a
bird bumped by a judge or cameraman that goes out of
bounds, full points will be awarded except for shot
bird bonus.
B.
No points for
shot bird is score keeper bumps bird without a shot
or dead bird found in field.
C.
If a dead
bird is found in the field and is still warm, the
judge will award full points. If the bird is found
dead and is cold, no points will be awarded. All
birds found dead MUST be inspected by the judge.
D.
If on the way
to or from a retrieve a dog goes on point, the
hunter may leave his first spot to go to the dog,
flush and shoot the second bird. The dog can
retrieve both birds for full points. But if there is
no bird produced at the second spot, he will be
awarded a partial retrieve for the first bird.
Flushers:
Birds in bag: 25 points Find: 15
points Full Retrieve: 15 points
Partial Retrieve: 5 points Shells
remaining: 10 points Minutes
remaining: 3 points Seconds
remaining: Tie Breaker Time bagged
1st bird: Tie Breaker Each Bird Shot:
1 Point Honor Retrieve: 2 Points
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Pointers:
Birds in bag: 25 points Full
Retrieve: 15 points Partial Retrieve:
5 points Qualified Point: 15 points
Qualified Back: 10 points Shells
remaining: 10 points Minutes
remaining: 3 points Seconds
remaining: Tie Breaker Time bagged
1st bird: Tie Breaker Each Bird Shot:
2 Point
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Entry Deadline: Unless an entry deadline is posted, all entries must be called into
the event holder at least 5 days before the event
(No Exceptions) effective January 1st
2020.
Cash payback to top finishers amounts depend on
number of entrants.
To maintain the quality that our competitors
expect, entries are restricted to the first sixty
entries received in each division.
Flushing Dogs - Honor Retrieve
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Honor Retrieve is when
the dog that flushes the bird makes the retrieve
without interference from the other dog in the
field. If both dogs are in the area of the flush
and the Judge cannot decide which dog has
flushed the bird, the Honor Retrieve will be
awarded to either dog. Two points will be
awarded for each Honor Retrieve with a total of
six (6) per run.
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Handlers must be
within 30 yards of each other. This will be
enforced much more than with One Dog
Doubles.
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In the case of more
than one bird flushing at a time: if both dogs
go for the same bird, no Honor Retrieve will be
awarded; if one dog goes for one bird and the
second dog for the other bird, both will be
awarded for Honor Retrieve. Teamwork is what we
are looking for. A handler can handle a dog in
for the Honor Retrieve as long as the dog that
is set up for the retrieve makes the retrieve
without interference from the other dog.
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Each dog can enter two
(2) times, but does not have to enter with the
same dog or
teammate.
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All other Doubles
rules apply.
Pointing Dogs - Backs
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Dog must hold back for
three (3) seconds and cannot be given a command
to come to a stop. Once the Back has been
established, the dog can reset or move. The bird
has to be produced for the Back to count, and 10
points will be awarded for each Back, with a
total of six (6) per run.
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Handlers must be
within 30 yards of each other. This rule will be
enforced much more than with One Dog Doubles.
The handler can handle a dog in for the Back,
but cannot give a command, by voice or by hand,
to stop the dog. Collars cannot be used to stop
the dog for the Back. Once the dog has come to a
stop, the collar can be used to enforce the
Back, but only after the dog has stopped.
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Each dog can enter two
(2) times, but must not enter with the same dog.
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All other Doubles
rules apply.
When and if both dogs are on point at the same time,
at no time are the handlers to be more than 30 yards
apart, so if both dogs are on point handlers can
go to one dog, kick that bird up and retrieve it
and bring dog in for a back on the second dog. If a
bird is produces at the second dog there will be no
back for the first dogs’ bird. If no bird is
produced by the second dog there will be no back for
the first dog. If the second dog flushes the bird
or the bird gests up on its own the back will be
awarded to the first dog.
Official Definitions
Bird in bag: 25 points will be awarded for each bird, up to the number of birds
in the standard set, that is bagged during the run
and in possession at the time of the in the field
count at the end of each run. Any birds bagged but
not in possession during the in the field count will
be considered lost, and therefore, points will not
be awarded. If time remains on the clock, hunters
will be given an opportunity to “fill their limit”.
Find: In the flushing division, a find
will be awarded when the dog traps, catches or in
the judge’s opinion causes a bird to take flight. In
the case of a trap or catch, a shell will be
forfeited, this applies to both divisions.
Full Retrieve: To receive credit for a full
retrieve, the hunter must remain stationary after
the shot. They will be allowed one pivot foot but
must not advance or retreat. Retrieves must be
within a pivot foot step and can be picked up off of
the ground or taken from the dog's mouth. Hunters
may kneel down to accept the retrieve but may not
lie down. Once the hunter moves for any reason, a
full retrieve can no longer be awarded.
Partial Retrieve: A partial retrieve will be
awarded when a full retrieve cannot be awarded and
the dog finds the bird, picks it up and makes an
attempt to bring it to the handler.
Qualified Point: To be awarded a qualified point
the dog must hold point for a minimum of 3 seconds,
determined by the judge only. Also, the point must
result in a bird that takes flight, unless in the
judge’s opinion the bird is deemed unable to fly.
After the 3-second minimum has been met, the handler
must attempt to flush the bird, ahead of the dog,
before the dog will be awarded any points. The key
is the bird must be produced to the air for the gun.
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Entry Fees
NUCS Membership Fee:
A.
Single
Membership $25.00 or Single Lifetime Membership
$200.00.
B.
Family of 2
Membership $40.00 or Family of 2 Lifetime Membership
$300.00
C.
Family of 3
Membership $50.00 or Family of 3 Lifetime membership
$400.00
You can 1 free trial run without a membership;
however, Entry Fee must be paid by dog owner to have
any additional runs that year.
Double’s Entry Fee:
Money-Double Entry fee is $160.00 per team.
Non
money-Double entry fee is $110.00 per team
Singles Entry Fee:
Money Hunt
Entry Fee: $95.00
per Quail run $105.00 for Chuckar run
$115.00 for Pheasant run $105.00 for
Mixture $60.00 for Championship Round
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Non-Money Hunt Entry Fee: $75.00
for Quail $85.00 for Chuckar
$95.00 for Pheasant $85.00 for
Mixture $40.00 for Championship Round
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Championship Points
Championship points will be
awarded for top 3 placements.
If you enter your dog twice and place twice
in the top 3 you will only get the points for the
highest placement (example: your amateur dog places
1st & 3rd the dog will only
get points for the 1st place.
The 3rd place points goes
unclaimed.)
Championship Points are awarded 5
points for a 1st place win, 3 points for
2nd place and 1 point for a 3rd
place.
Champion titles are awarded after every 20 points
with at least 2 wins.
We allow the Amateurs to bring in up to 10
points including 1 win from other associations,
toward their championships; these points must be
verified by the association that they have been won
in.
There must be four or more different dogs entered into an amateur event to award champion
points for the 1st 2nd and 3rd placements.
If there are three dogs or less the only champion
points that will be awarded will be for the 1st
place dog.
There must be five or more teams dogs entered into double events to award champion
points for the 1st 2nd and 3rd placements.
If there are four or less teams of dogs the only champion
points that will be awarded will be for the 1st
place dog.
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High Point Dog
In
the Pointing & Flushing Singles Doubles & Amateur Division
we will award 2 points to the last place dog
increasing by 2 points each placement. The points
will be based on the 6 highest scores through the
qualifying year. The National Finals score will be
added to the total score for the High Point Dog of
the year. To win the high Point Dog, there must be
at least one-1st place win.
In
the case of a dog being entered in an event 2 times:
The highest placement will be awarded points for
High Point Dog. The lower placement stands, but no
points will be awarded for High Point Dog.
Example: 5 dogs in the
event; the 4th and 1st place dog is the same dog,
points will go like this—5th place 2 pts, 4th place
0 pts, 3rd place 6 pts, 2nd place 8 pts, 1st place
10 pts.
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