12: General Specials at Open Shows Policy

1. All Open Show General Specials are optional except for standalone events, eg Breed or Specialty Shows.

2. For All Breeds Open Shows held in conjunction with All Breeds Championship Shows, the following applies:

2.1 Clubs holding one Championship Show commencing before 3.00 pm must conduct General Specials.

2.2 Clubs holding more than one Championship Show and an Open Show on one day will not conduct General Specials.

2.3 Clubs holding one Championship Show commencing after 3.00 pm will not conduct General Specials

3. Clubs should consider the following:

3.1 Commence the Open Show half an hour after the start of the Championship Show.

3.2 Automatic entry for the Open Show.

3.3 The Dogs Queensland Heat and Extreme Weather Policy applies equally to Open Shows.

Any proposal to use any of the above options should be submitted with the proposed Schedule at the time of submission.