Change to VCA Regulations

Effective 15 January 2023

PART 3 REGULATIONS – GENERAL

3.5 FIXTURES

3.5.3 Applications to Hold Exhibitions

3.5.3.1 be amended to read

(15/11/11) Any affiliated body that wishes to change the date that has been allocated for the holding of a Championship Show, Open Show, Parade or Trial, shall make application to the Management Committee for the change. No application will be considered within six (6) months of the scheduled date of such fixture unless the requested change results from an external event beyond the control of the affiliate.

PART 3 REGULATIONS – GENERAL

3.5 FIXTURES

3.5.3 Applications to Hold Exhibitions

3.5.3.2 be amended to read

Management Committee may impose a penalty not exceeding $50.00 $100 on any Affiliate which lodges an application for an exhibition after the closing date as referred to above.

Part

3

REGULATIONS – GENERAL

3.5 FIXTURES

3.5.17 be amended to read Covid-19 Compliance at Dogs Victoria Events and Grounds The Dogs Victoria Regulation

3.5.17 only applies during Victorian Government State of Emergency

A requirement of entry to a Dogs Victoria approved event or grounds is subject to compliance with Victorian Government Public Health orders in force at the time of the event and any additional COVID-19 Health Policies made by Dogs Victoria.

Dogs Victoria authorises all affiliates, committees and officials to enforce COVID-19 Public Health Compliance at Dogs Victoria approved events and grounds. Officials include but are not limited to COVID marshals, check-in marshals, club/committee officials, VCA representatives, Dogs Victoria Management Committee and Dogs Victoria employees.

PART 3 REGULATIONS – GENERAL

3.5 FIXTURES

3.5.18 insert new Smoking and Vaping

Smoking and vaping are not permitted in an area within 20 metres of any ring in which an exhibition is taking place or within 20 metres from any food vendor located on the showground. It is the responsibility of the club conducting an event on these grounds to ensure that the event is conducted in accordance with Dogs Victoria Regulations.

PART 7 REGULATIONS – CONFORMATION

7.14 PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

7.14.1 Intensive Critiques

7.14.1 (c) be amended to read

A minimum of three five licenced ANKC Accredited Assessors must sign the required 15 dogs intensive critiques and a maximum of five three intensive critiques per Accredited Assessor.

PART 9 REGULATIONS – OBEDIENCE TRACKING AND

ENDURANCE

9.1 TRIALS

9.1.4 Trial Entries

9.1.4.6 be amended to read

A dog having been entered by the scheduled closing date of a fixture, and if a title has been gained in Obedience or Rally Obedience prior to the date of the fixture, and if the title application has been lodged with the Member body, is able to upgrade to the next class at the discretion of the affiliate conducting the fixture. (15/02/16)

DID YOU KNOW??

If you have an individual membership, join the Dogs Victoria Corporate Qantas Club. You do not have to re-join, just fill in the application form using the corporate membership scheme You will roll over to the corporate rates upon your next renewal, regardless of how far away it is.

Not a Qantas Club member but would like to become one?

Join through Dogs Victoria to take advantage of the corporate rates rather than the individual rates.

Benefits include:

For more information contact communications@dogsvictoria.org.au

• Access to the Qantas Club lounge at all airports you are travelling to or from

• Guest passes into the lounge for friend or family member, even if they are not travelling

• Complimentary Frequent Flyer membership

• On Departure Upgrades

• Priority Reservations and Waitlisting

• Dedicated Check-In

• Priority Baggage and Handling Allowances

• Personalised Service

Get away from the crowds next time you are travelling and head to the Qantas Club lounge!

Puppy Pride in the Macedon Ranges

After the success of last year ’ s inaugural Puppy Pride, Kyneton’s Botanic Gardens will once again host an event to bring together the LGBTIQA+ community, their friends, family and their dogs.

Organised by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Country LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Program (CLIP) and its support program for young people, WayOut, Puppy Pride will offer the opportunity for people to enjoy a dog walk together, participate in some fun activities and celebrate pride in the Macedon Ranges

Dogs Victoria members and clubs are warmly invited to support the event whether as a volunteer, to conduct a dog demonstration, make a donation or just attend the event. Puppy Pride takes place on Sunday 26 March, 12pm to 2.30pm. Email puppy.pride@scchc.org.au or call 5421 1666.

Sunday 26 March 12pm to 2.30pm