IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Entries: By email or post an entry form is attached, and the form is also available to download on the trials section of the LWSS website https://www.thelondonworkingspanielsociety.co.uk/.

 

Use a separate entry form for each test. Payment is due 48hrs following the draw either by cheque or by bacs into the LWSS Account Cheques MUST be made payable to: The London working Spaniel Society. Bank payments should be made to The London Working Spaniel Society sort code: 40-34-38  a/c no 41516434.

 

For urgent enquiries and withdrawals only Tel: 07956639406 (Please note that mobile reception may be limited at some of our test grounds)

 

Only fully paid-up members at the time of each draw will be given preference

 

Directions to the ground: details will be sent via email with the draw results or by post if an SAE was enclosed with the entry

 

Start Time: All tests meet at 9.00am for a 9.30am prompt start, failure of a competitor to attend on time might result in their entry in the test and their fee to enter being forfeited and their run being offered to a reserve dog, or an alternative competitor, as appropriate. There will be no substitution of dogs while reserves stand.

 

Withdrawals – Reg J7f applies. After an applicant has been successful in a draw, or reserve accepted an offer within 7 days of a run, the applicant will be liable for the full entry fee if the place is not taken up by another competitor, unless a veterinary certificate is produced.

 

Welfare of dogs – Competitors whose dogs are entered at a kennel Club event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dogs are met and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this regulation may be referred to the general committee for disciplinary action under kennel Club regulations.

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Dogs in hot cars on hot days are vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered slightly warm therefore please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any danger caused.

 

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1. An exhibitor (or competitor) whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise.  A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

2. Dogs entered at Kennel Club affiliated events must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B.

3. The society reserves the right to refuse any entry to its events.

4. If entries or nominations exceed the number of permitted runners, the right to compete in a test shall be decided by ballot.

5. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements, as necessary.

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COVID 19

Please do not attend if you have tested positive for Covid.  If you have to withdraw please contact the WT secretary by phone

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