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THE TRIALS WILL BE RUN UNDER KENNEL CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS
 
 RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.  Dogs entered at Kennel Club Licensed Field Trials must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club
Regulations for Classification and Registration B.
2 If  entries  or  nominations  exceed  the  number  of  permitted  runners,  the  right  to  compete  in  a  trial  shall  be  decided  by
ballot.
3. The  system  of  judging  will  be  entirely  at  the  discretion  of  the  judges.  Should circumstances  so  dictate  the  Society,  in
consultation  with  the  judges,  may  alter arrangements as necessary.  Such changes and the circumstances surrounding
them will be reported to the Kennel Club.
4 The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria reserves the right to accept or refuse entries.   
5
All  dogs  resident  outside  the  UK  must  be  issued  with  a  Kennel  Club  Authority  to  Compete  number  before  entry  to  the
show/event  can  be  made.    All  overseas  entries  without  an  Authority  to  Compete  number  will  be  returned to  the
exhibitor/competitor
 6 All dogs must be on a lead except when under judges orders.
7 No  modification  may  be  made  to  the  schedule  after  publication  except  by  permission  of  the  Kennel  Club,  followed  by
advertisement in appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.
8. Members may apply for one or more nominations but no second nomination will be alloted until all applicants have had
the offer of a run. Club Membership priority in the draw for the 2 day qualifier will be given to established members over
new members (i.e.those joining in the current year), then non-members.

9. No one is allowed to handle more than one dog (please refer to 8 above). 
10. If members apply for more than one nomination, the order on the entry form will be treated as their order of choice for
priority under para 2.
11. Anyone  unable  to  utilise  a  nomination  must  notify  the  Secretary  at  ONCE.  Returned  nominations  will be alloted in the
order of the draw.  Substitution of dogs is acceptable. 
12.
After  an  applicant  has  been  successful  in  the  draw  for  a  place  in  a  Stake,  or  as  a  reserve  has  accepted  an  offer  of  a
run, if the run is not taken up the applicant may become liable for the full entry fee if his or her place is not taken up by
another competitor except. 

13. If entry forms are not returned, you will not be given the opportunity of a run, this will pass to the next on the list who
has returned their form.
14. Cheques of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed after the trial.
15. Every member making an entry or entries for this Stake shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by the K.C. Rules and
Regulations governing Field Trials and it is on this understanding only that entries are accepted.
16. The Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria cannot accept liability for any claim arising from or relating to the running of
this trial.
17. In  the  event  of  the  weather  being  considered  by  the  Committee  to  be  unsuitable  for  holding  trials,  it  shall  be  in  their
power to postpone or abandon  the meeting.  In the latter case, half the entry fees, less expenses incurred by the Club, 
paid in respect of the dogs present at the meeting shall be refunded.
18. All persons attending the trial must consider themselves absolutely under the control of the Officials.
19. All cups are offered for competition subject to conditions detailed in the Club Rules.
20. The  Executive  Committee  advise  newcomers  to  Field  Trial  not  to  enter  dogs  which  have  not  had  experience  in  the
shooting field.
21. BITCHES IN SEASON ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE TRIAL
22. Judges at a Trial are prohibited from entering a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership
23 The Judges shall be ex-officio Members of the Committee for the meeting and upon any case arising not provided for in
the Rules and Regulations.  The Members of the Committee present shall decide and their decision shall be final.
24. Any  objection  to  a  dog  may  be  lodged  in  writing  with  the  Secretary  at  any  time within  7  days  of  the  meeting,
accompanied by a deposit of   35.00 which will be forfeited if the Committee deem such objection frivolous.
25.
The Kennel Club   s Codes of Conduct specify the sort of behaviour expected of those who take part in competitive gundog
work.  Participants  should  be  aware  of  their  contents  and,  in  particular,  should  never  publicly  impugn  decisions  of  the
Judge or Judges. Neither should they criticise the host, ground or guns.

26. An  exhibitor  (or  competitor)  whose  dog  is  entered  at a  Kennel  Club  licensed  event  should  take  all  reasonable  steps  to
ensure  the  needs  of  their  dog(s)  are  met,  and  should  not  knowingly  put  their  dogs     health  and  welfare  at  risk  by  an
action,  default,  omission  or  otherwise.    A  break  of  this  Regulation  may  be referred  to  the  General  Committee  for
disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.



Risk Assessment 

A. POSSIBLE HAZARDS
  1. Personal injury resulting from the intended or accidental discharge of a shotgun, driven or falling shot, falling game, noise or blast.
  2. Slips and falls on ground that may be wet, uneven, sloping or marshy.
  3. Hazards associated with the crossing of water courses, hedges, fences, other natural and man-made obstacles. Whether shooting, beating, picking up, competing or members of the public present.
  4. Injury resulting from direct contact with barbed wire, thorn hedges, low branches or other naturally occurring or constructed features of the landscape and from livestock that may be alarmed or disturbed.
  5. Hazards associated with the use of vehicles on private land or public highways.
  6. Hazards associated with being in the vicinity of machinery on private land or public highway. This is to include crop spraying activities and chemicals that may be associated with this operation.
  7. All game to be handed over to the estate at the completion of shooting of each day for correct handling/storage.
At risk are:-
  • Persons using shotguns (referred to Guns) and their companions.
  • Persons employed or volunteering to drive/hold game for the Guns.
  • Those placed in charge of the line (Steward of the Beat).
  • Hosts, persons employed or volunteers or competitors that collect and retrieve shot game with dogs.
  • Those Officials, Judges and Volunteers that are present to run the Field Trial.
  • Drivers of vehicles.
  • On-lookers and members of the public and press.
B. CODE OF PRACTICE TO BE OBSERVED BY ALL PERSONS TAKING PART OR WATCHING
  1. The Organiser will brief all present before moving off, a copy of this Risk Assesment will be displayed within the designated Registration Area.
  2. All Guns must be competent at handling shotguns in a safe manner and must be in possession of a vaild shotgun certificate and have Public Liability Insurance. The ‘Shoot Captain’ will be responsible for ensuring that all Guns comply with the above requirements.
  3. Vehicles provided to transport Guns, Competitors and Officials must be suitable for the purpose and terrain that is to be encountered. Adequate seating must be provided, no dogs will be allowed in the driving compartment of the vehicles. The driver of each vehicle must be acquainted with the route and terrain over which they are to travel and be aware of the other vehicles in the party.
  4. Shotguns and ammunition must not be left unattended under any circumstances.
  5. All persons involved should wear suitable non-restrictive clothing, adequate to provide protection from the elements and stout water resistant footwear. It is the responsibility of all persons attending that they equip themselves adequately and appropriately with ear protectors.
  6. Guns must keep their weapons in a covered slip until arrival at their allocated position in the field trial line. Shots must not be fired prior to or after the signal is given to start/stop shooting. The Judges or Chief Steward may request the stopping of shooting should there be sufficient game on the ground or the shooting of game whilst dogs are working.
  7. In the event of an emergency the drive/trial will be stopped immediately and all weapons must be unloaded and placed back in the covered slip. Should this occurrence be caused by the involvement of persons that are opposed to the activity the Steward of the Beat in consultation with the Chief Steward and Judges must arrange to vacate the ground without the need for confrontation.
  8. A shot should only be taken when it is safe to do so. Guns must be aware at all times of the proximity of those closest to them, other Guns, Beaters, Stops, Pickers Up, Officials, Judges, Competitors, Press and Members of the Public and also aware of the location of public footpaths, bridleways, highways and livestock in the vicinity.
  9. All members of the party must respect the property on which they are invited guests, be aware of the local terrain and likely hazards and conduct themselves in a friendly and environmental way.
  10. Members of the public and competitors that are not required in line must stay with the Gallery within the RED FLAGS at all times and obey the instructions of the Officials or Members of the Estate Staff.
  11. Everybody involved musy keep away from agricultural machinery, although it will not normally be working in the areas where the shoot is taking place.
If the Code of Practice is observer, the risk to human health and safety posed by possible hazards that may be encountered during this authorised activity are deemed to be low.

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