The Triathlon Challenge is a competition to honor the most versatile Junior Handler competing in a variety of event categories at the annual National Specialty. Juniors must be pre-registered to participate.
There is no cost to participate in the Junior Triathlon
Competition Rules
To be eligible, a junior must enter at least three (3) event categories offered at the National Specialty. Unlike the adult triathlon, you can use multiple dogs. The event categories are Herding, Agility, Scent Work, Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Fast CAT, Junior Showmanship, and Volunteer Work/Junior Party.
A minimum of ten points are earned by juniors competing in each category entered even if the dog does not qualify, however no points are earned by dogs that are excused for lameness, unacceptable behavior, or disqualified as defined by the rules of the entered class. The maximum in each category is 100 points, making the Triathlon maximum 300 points. In the Volunteer category, earn 10 points for every hour spent as a volunteer and another 20 points for attending the junior party.
Placements will be calculated and verified using the official judges’ books, secretary’s posted results, or trial secretaries’ results for each event as they become available. Running scores will be tabulated and posted at the table and on the CWCCA National Specialty Website. Any errors in scoring must be reported by the entrant as soon as possible but no later than 2 (two) hours before the Saturday awards ceremony. If not reported the posted score stands. The Triathlon Chair reserves the right to correct scores as results become available. Points for volunteering and for the junior party will be verified by the Junior Committee or the Welcome Table Chair.
If more than one dog is handled in an event, the dog earning the highest number of points counts toward your score.
The junior handler entered in the Junior Triathlon and earning the highest number of points during the National Specialty week is the winner of the Junior Triathlon. A Ribbon will be awarded for first through fourth placements as well as cash prizes: $40 for first, $30 for second, $20 for third, and $10 for fourth place.
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