SPORT MEDALS PROGRAM

The following describes the Sports Medals to be awarded, the point requirements and the basis upon which the points will be awarded.

Bronze medal: A handler must have achieved 20 points in addition to attaining an AD.

Silver medal: A handler must have achieved 35 points including two ADs in addition to participating in a hiking event.

Gold medal: A handler must have achieved 50 points including two ADs in addition to participating in a hiking event.

All points earned since the formation of the GSSCC in 1979 are eligible for the Sports Medal Program.

Schutzhund scoring:

Each of the three categories of competition is worth 100 points. A passing score of 70 points is needed for the tracking and obedience phases, while 80 points are needed to pass the protection phase.

Point ratings are:

In order to earn points the dog and handler team must pass with a minimum rating of at least a "G".

How to apply for Sports Medals:

Applications for Sports Medals are to be submitted to the Awards Co-ordinator.

Submit a list of the trials and scores you are including either on an application form or by submitting a copy of your handler book.

Medals will be awarded to recipients at functions where both handler and a GSSCC representative are present. When possible, it is ideal that the medals be presented at the AGM (Awards Banquet).

Hiking events:

In order to keep an accurate accounting of points awarded for Sports Medals, it is necessary for the executive of the hosting club to submit a signed letter confirming the names of participants.

Sports medal co-ordinators:

Diane Carnegie
321 Ranchglen Place N.W.
Calgary, AB T3G 1G2
Phone: (403) 239-2085
Fax: (403) 547-5469

Reprinted from Shepherd Sports — spring 2001

The qualifications for the Team Challenge Trophy are;

1. Team members are to be those that train consistently with other team members and belong to the same club. 
2. A minimum of three (3) dogs with no maximum. 
3. Only successful passing scores entered in Canadian GSD Championships may qualify for the Team Challenge Trophy. 
4. Partial scores (i.e. injury of handler/dog) cannot be used. 
5. Team score is the average of all successful entries in the Canadian GSD Championship trial. 
6. Highest average team score wins if all other criteria are met.

Each year a club officer correlates scores and presents a list of the top ten performance dogs owned by our members based on trials that year as follows:

1. The scores from a dog’s best three trials under SV, USCA or Canadian judges will count toward inclusion on the top ten list.
2. The officer in charge of this task will compile the scores of all dogs attending three or more trials ending December 31, select the best three scores, determine the average scores of each and declare the order from first to tenth.
3. Results will be published in the spring issue of Shepherd Sports.
4. Score of the WUSV Championship to be included toward top ten list.
5. Scores achieved outside of Canada under SV Judges will be recognized for the top ten. The handler must submit proof of the scores to the GSSCC.
6. All handlers must compete under three (3) different judges in any current year to achieve highest scoring SchH3 dog in order to be awarded Top Dog in Canada.

Each year a club officer correlates scores and presents a list of the top ten performance dogs owned by our members based on trials attended that year as follows:

1. The scores from a dog’s best three trials under SV, USCA or Canadian judges will count toward inclusion on the top ten list.
2. The officer in charge of this task will compile the scores of all dogs attending three or more trials in the year ending December 31, select the best three scores, determine the average scores of each and declare the order from first to tenth.
3. Results will be published in the spring issue of Shepherd Sports.
4. Score of the WUSV Championship to be included toward top ten list.
5. Scores achieved outside of Canada under SV Judges will be recognized for the Top Ten. The handler must submit proof of the scores to the GSSCC.
6. All handlers must compete under three (3) different judges in any current year to achieve highest scoring SchH3 dog in order to be awarded Top Dog in Canada.