The Triathlon Challenge welcomes and encourages participation by all entrants and their Cardigans regardless of level and expertise. It is intended to be a fun event and honors those dogs and handlers who participate in a variety of events at our National Specialty.
Triathlon Chair: Heidi Kilgore hclkilgore@gmail.com
Entry Fee $20
Entries for the Triathlon use the CWCCA online entry system at https://cardigancorgis.com/online-entry/ along with Agility, Herding, and Scent Work. If you are new to our online entry system, you will need to create an account. These accounts are not the same as your member or NS accounts, these are for online entries only. If you are new to the site, make sure you read the Entry Instructions.
PRIZE MONEY
The Club will retain 35% of entry fees for expenses. The remainder of the entry money will be divided as follows:
| Placing | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| 1 entry | 100% | – | – | – |
| 2 entries | 60% | 40% | – | – |
| 3 entries | 50% | 30% | 20% | – |
| 4 or more | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
Competition Rules
To be eligible, a dog must enter at least three (3) categories offered at the National Specialty. The categories are Agility, Conformation, Herding, Obedience, Rally, Scent Work, and Fast CAT. Entering any combination of three or more available categories is acceptable. The dog may be handled by one person or more throughout the competition. A minimum of ten points are earned by dogs 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 a maximum of 300 points. Participants will submit their scores to the committee daily. Scores and Placements will be verified using the official judges’ books or trial secretaries’ results for each event as they become available. Running scores will be tabulated and posted at the Welcome 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 3 (three) 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. Participants MUST submit their completed Triathlon scoring card at the conclusion of their last event, for their points to be counted.
Ribbons and monetary awards are awarded to the top four placements. Monetary awards will be paid via electronic transfers.
Entries
The Triathlon entry fee is a $20.00 flat fee for each dog regardless of the number of categories and classes entered in the Triathlon Challenge. This fee is in addition to the entry fees for regular or non-regular classes. Entry fees are paid through the CWCCA National Specialty website no later than the closing date.