The purpose
of this page is to advise members of social activities, important issues or interesting
news. It may also include important information or news from other State Canine
Controls, the ANKC or relevant dog journals. Affiliates may use this page to
direct Club members and friends to their club social events. Please
contact the ACTCA (Dogs A.C.T) Administrator for conditions
of use.
PERSONAL
INSURANCE COVERAGE AT AUSTRALIAN FLYBALL
ASSOCIATION EVENTS (3.8.10) The A.F.A has in place Public Liability insurance that covers
ONLY the A.F.A and its members
for any incident at any A.F.A organised activity including competitions or demonstrations.
Any ANKC member participating (in any capacity – entrant,
volunteer, observer etc) at an A.F.A flyball event not only in the A.C.T but
all states, must be a member
of the A.F.A to have any insurance cover at that A.F.A event.
As it is not a
Dogs A.C.T sanctioned event, Dogs A.C.T has
no insurance responsibility to those ANKC members who wish compete or contribute
(in any
capacity) at A.F.A events.
Any team that wishes to represent Dogs A.C.T or carry any
endorsement from Dogs A.C.T must apply in writing to Dogs A.C.T and permission
granted by the Dogs A.C.T Council, as any such team would require insurance
coverage from Dogs A.C.T that does not exist for non sanctioned events.
DOGS
A.C.T COUNCIL MEETINGS - NEW DATES (1.8.10) My
apologies for the oversight - this item
should have been included in the August
Journal.
The ACT Canine Association
(Dogs A.C.T) Council meetings have moved from the 1st Wednesday of each month
to the Wednesday in the 2nd week each month. Whether the first week is a full
or part week, the Council meeting will be held in the 2nd week. This allows the
availability of accounts and documentation that would not be available if the
meeting fell on the 1st or 2nd day of the month.
THE
HOUND CLUB OF THE A.C.T - A.G.M-
Monday 30
August 2010 - More information contact 6227 1541.
THE
CANBERRA
& DISTRICT
SPORTING TERRIER CLUB - A.G.M
- Wednesday 1 September 2010 - More information
contact 6230 3660.
CHANGES TO EXHIBITION
PARK (EPIC) CAMPING
REQUIREMENTS: (12.7.10) Those that have camped at Exhibition Park (EPIC)
for a dog show or event are aware of our (Dogs A.C.T) endeavours to provide to you
the facilities required. MORE
NEXT
CONFORMATION STEWARDS COURSE (9.7.10) To
be conducted over four nights Thursday 20th
& 27th January 3rd & 10th February
2011. Written examination on Thursday
10th February. Further information to
follow. All expressions of interest toadmin@dogsact.org.au.
MOTOR
VEHICLES ARE PROHIBITED FROM ACCESSING THE
DOG GROUND/RING AREA. (21.6.10)
Show/Trial Secretaries
- There should be no motor vehicles on the dog grounds from
4.00pm the evening before the start of the show/trial weekend until the show/trial is complete. This
allows for vendors to drop off their trailer etc, but their motor vehicle must
be removed as soon as possible.
There is no reason for any exhibitor to bring a motor vehicle onto the grounds
at anytime. Recently exhibitors motor vehicles have accessed the area of the
lower dog rings to
remove property.
Any exhibitor caught bringing their motor vehicle onto the ground risks being
banned from exhibiting at future shows. Any of these people that are
rude/abusive/insulting to any of your show committee's when questioned or directed to leave
are to be reported to Dogs ACT.
RETURN
OF SHOW TRAINING AND SHOW SOCIALISATION
CLASSES (16.3.10)
Show
Ring Practice for you and your dog - Wednesday
Nights 7.30 - 8.30pm. This
will be informal and run by volunteers. There is a $2
donation to pay for the lighting per session. You must be a member of Dogs
ACT or Dogs NSW. Your pup must be registered
and vaccinated for the show ring. Please
contact Trish Dyer on 0429 654 112 or silvafyr@bigpond.net.au for
more information
ACT
GOVERNMENTS DOMESTIC ANIMALS POLICY ON MICRO-CHIPPING
OF DOGS. (15.3.10)
What
is important to know? - That as of 1 May 2008 micro-chipping is compulsory at point of sale for all
dogs purchased in the ACT. This includes everybody from pet shops to registered
ANKC breeders, so know your responsibility
about micro-chipping your pups. By 30
April 2011 - ALL dogs are to be micro-chipped in the ACT.
ANKC
GUIDELINES FOR AFFILIATES & THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
TOWARDS EVENT JUDGES. (1.3.10)
The original intent
of these guidelines are to address concerns raised by Judge’s in respect of
places they travel to where the accommodation, travel, etc were less than adequate.
I'm sure that past problems don't apply to ACT Clubs, but it is always wise
to know your obligations when contracting
judges.
PRESS
RELEASE - ANKC - INTRODUCTION OF THE NEUTER
CHAMPION TITLE. (18.2.10)
As
resolved at the October 2009 ANKC Conferrence,
a new Championship Title for Neutered Dogs
will be implemented from 1 July 2010 and
will be designated -
"Neutered
Champion". Clubs please note that ANKC Regulations Part 5 Shows clause 3.1 – Does not change - so that these classes remain “Optional” at any ANKC official show”.
ANKC RESPONSE TO THE RSPCA (1.2.10)
Please
find attached for your information a copy of the RSPCA letter received 3
September 2009 - a copy has already been circulated to all member bodies via
email on 8 September 2009 – together with the ANKC Response to the RSPCA
sent to the
RSPCA earlier this month.
RETRIEVING & FIELD TRIAL “HALL OF FAME” 2010
ELECTIONS(18.12.09)
In
the first ten years of elections, the Australian National Kennel Council has
received nominations for 36 dogs and 20 people to be considered for induction
into for the Retrieving & Field Trial Hall of Fame.From the nominations received, sixteen
outstanding dogs and fourteen exceptional people have been inducted into the
Hall of Fame. For more
information including criteria for nomination. (pdf)
DON'T
GET CAUGHT OUT - CHANGES
TO PARKING AND ROAD RULES WITHIN EXHIBITION
PARK. (19.10.09)
The
internal roadway
which runs circularly
within Exhibition
Park, the same
one which separates the dog rings from the
camping area and which is commonly used as a carpark
on show day, is now
a No Stopping, No
Parking, Tow
Away Area. Not
that it wasn't before, but now the Exhibition
Park management has the right to remove
those vehicles that park illegally
or block or impede the passage of other
vehicles.
New
signs have been erected on the fence line
common to the camping area. To avoid
a parking ticket
or having your
vehicle removed
(removal &
return at your expense) - PLEASE use the correct,
designated dogs show carpark/s. PLEASE
do not bring your protests to Dogs
A.C.T as we FULLY SUPPORT the management
of Exhibition Park in taking this action.
LATEST
ANKC
HEALTH & WELFARE MEDIA RELEASES: (30.9.09)
Dogs
ACT would like to remind exhibitors and
triallers that we are not responsible for
uncollected certificates including Challenges,
Best of Breed or obedience title qualifications.
Please contact the affiliate before
requesting a search of results through Dogs
ACT. All searches will incur a $68 search
fee; and where any search would deplete
the daily staff levels for an unreasonable
time, the search will not take place or
the search fee will reflect the cost of
resources used during the search.
CAMPING ON ACTCA GROUNDS
- Saturday mornings. (1.5.09)
Exhibitors please note that the internal roadway
between the ACT Dogs rings and the Bicentennial Park camping area is closed
between 5am to 12 midday each & every Saturday that the Canberra Markets
operate. The roadway will be closed between the Shell service station entrance
and the Carfair entrance preventing access to the ACTCA office and camping
areas. If you arrive outside of these times, then this will be of little inconvenience
to you. If you arrive during this time and require to park your caravan/camper,
you will need to park in the ACT dog grounds car park until the internal roadway
is open to public use. This is a policy of Exhibition Park (EPIC). We
apologise for this inconvenience.
APPLICATIONS
FOR BREEDER PREFIX (1.3.09)
Please
note that when applying for a breeders prefix
that the applicant must show that they have
at least twelve months continuous membership
with a State Canine Control or Controls
(where you have moved between states).
SHOW DAY PARKING ~ HANDICAP PARKING ~ TRADERS PARKING
~
Show
day parking - All patrons on show days are
expected to use the Well Station Road car
park. Handicap parking - is clearly
marked on the fence line near both pedestrian
gates between the Well station Rd car park
and dog grounds. Further handicap parking
is available on the internal roadway near
the dog ground toilet/amenity block but
is restricted to cars only (NO trailers).
Traders parking - is on the internal roadway,
lower level ring area, against the
dog ground fence which enable the traders
to move freely, restock etc. without dog
trailers boxing them in. The camping
area - adjacent to the dog grounds will
be locked unless there is a need to allow
extra camping spaces. Camping is available
against the fence line adjacent to the ACTCA
Offices and Well Station Rd car park.
Camping - new requirement (actually an old
requirement that had allowed to lapse) that
campers pre-book to allow show management
to organise suitable amenities.
