The Canadian Kennel Club has become aware of inconsistent practices regarding move-ups at Agility Trials. To ensure the Agility Rules & Regulations are applied consistently across all events, CKC is providing the following clarification.
Section 6.8.1 permits a dog to be transferred to the next level provided a written or electronic request is received prior to the commencement of the trial, or in accordance with the conditions advertised in the premium list.
However, clubs, event secretaries, and exhibitors are reminded that Section 1.2.4(d) also applies. This section states:
"When multiples of the same type of class are offered within the same trial (event number), dogs are not permitted to move up to the next level for the second class that is within the same trial."
The provision in Section 6.8.1 does not override or create an exception to Section 1.2.4(d). Premium list wording cannot be used to permit move-ups that are otherwise prohibited by the rules.
Examples
Example 1 – Move-Up Not Permitted
A dog earns an Intermediate JWW title in Intermediate JWW 1. The trial also offers Intermediate JWW 2 under the same event number.
The dog must remain entered in Intermediate JWW 2 or be absent from that class. The dog may not move up to Excellent JWW 2.
Example 2 – Move-Up Permitted
A dog earns an Intermediate Standard title in Intermediate Standard 1. The next Standard class is offered under a different event number and is considered a separate trial.
Provided all move-up requirements are met and the club's advertised procedures are followed, the dog may move up to the next level for the subsequent trial.
Club Responsibilities
Clubs and event secretaries should carefully review premium list wording and trial administration procedures to ensure they comply with the Agility Rules & Regulations. Premium list wording cannot authorize a move-up that is otherwise prohibited by the rules.
Exhibitor Responsibilities
Exhibitors are encouraged to review the applicable rules before requesting a move-up and should not assume that a move-up is permitted simply because it is requested on the same day that a title is earned.
CKC appreciates the cooperation of clubs, event secretaries, and exhibitors in ensuring consistent application of the Agility Rules & Regulations across all events.
For questions regarding move-ups in Agility Trials, please contact [email protected] and ask to be referred to the Events Team.