
I note the KC is trying to 'encourage' clubs to ensure a completed catalogue is submitted in a timely manner or else there could be possible repercussions on them
THE KC this week reminded secretaries that Kennel Club Regulations require every show/trial to submit a copy of the Catalogue, fully marked up with the results, within fourteen days (7 days for Working Trials) of the event.
The timely submission of Championship show catalogues in particular aids quick turn around in issuing Certificates and Stud Book numbers to dog owners.
Stud Book numbers and Challenge Certificates are issued in strict show date order sequence. Consequently, if a Society fails to submit its Catalogue to the Kennel Club within fourteen days of the show, it considerably delays the dispatch all of the awards made at subsequent events.
Obedience, Agility and Working Trial societies are also reminded that they have to send the Kennel Club additional information over and above the catalogue; failure to send this information also delays the issuing of certificates.
Last year, there were a total of 159 Championship Show/Trial Societies which were in breach of the Regulations, despite reminders being issued. Therefore, as the late submission of a catalogue delays the issuing of certificates and contravenes the regulations, societies will now be routinely referred to the Committee for consideration; such consideration could result in the society being issued with a warning or fine and in extreme cases could effect their future championship status