GENERAL INFORMATION:
AWTA trials must always be open
to all eligible breeds. Trials are never to be held for a specific
breed.
AWTA trials may be held concurrently
with other events provided that the approval of the trustees
has been obtained in advance. Concurrent events must not interfere
with the smooth running of the AWTA trial.Saturday/Sunday (back
to back) trials may be held. In that event, the earths must
be in different locations and preferably at separate sites.
The same judge may not judge the same class at both trials.Judge/Representatives
and Chairmen will be held responsible for any infraction of
the AWTA rules as stated in this book of rules and procedures.
When Judges and Chairmen are at fault for not upholding the
rules or are found guilty of misconduct by the Trustees, they
will not be sanctioned to act as judges or chairmen for a minimum
period of one year. The exact length of probation will be at
the discretion of the Trustees.Waivers to these rules: The
Trustees’ approval must be received in advance of any
planned deviations.No bitch in season may be entered.Judge’s
dogs or co-owned dogs may be entered at the trial, if another
AWTA approved judge is available to judge them.Judges may not
chair trials at which they are judging.
Seniority rights for long-standing
trial dates will persist from year to year and new groups will
have to honor these dates.