Whippet News Club Dog Of The Year

[mollyxx]

I wish to start a new competition in Whippet News for club dogs...

Whippet News Club Dog of the Year

I need some ideas for rules the competition, how to score each week (all this needs to be kept as simple as possible, ie; points for winning and subsequent placings.

Should the competition be run when the opens are on, from March until October, or all year?

Should champions/Classic winners be excluded from scoring?

Should any open winners be excluded from scoring?

Would your club like to take part?

Club secretaries could let me know if they have any ideas on this.

A trophy and jacket will be presented to the eventual annual winner, we will need something in place in case of a 'tie' on points between several dogs...any ideas please put them on here for discussion, thank you.

Would any of the main organisations like to help sponsor the competition?

 

[weathergirls]

Great idea well done Whippet News, I'm sure the NNWRF will sponsor the presentation jacket

think all dogs that run at a club should be included and if all clubs run either advance and retard all should get a chance of scoring

maybe as not all clubs can run through the winter and they don't all have the luxuty of a bend club there should be a start and end date

to take into account bitches seasons dogs should have to make a secified number of appearances eg 25 out of 30

 

[Vicky]

Chris we will donate a trophy for the winner if you need one.

I think it would be a good idea to award appearance points for dogs that are regularly supporting the club but not necessarily winning.

 

[JOHNG]

is the competition based on yd/lb or time handicap ?

if yd/lb open winners should be excluded.

a very good idea :thumbsup:

 

[Vicky]

Our club only runs a time handicap (that's when there's enough dogs wanting a race - usually at the beginning of the year - new competition might encourage people to enter on a regular basis).

There are a lot of champs and open winners at a & t, but as long as a handicap is worked out on advance and retard and 'every dog will have its day' then I don't see why any dog should be excluded, after all it is about encouraging more dogs to club race.

 

[weathergirls]

is the competition based on yd/lb or time handicap ?

if yd/lb open winners should be excluded.

a very good idea :thumbsup:

think if open dogs are excluded its not going to help boost attendances at clubs , think time handicapping with adv and ret is best but yd / lb adv and ret can also work by races being graded and pups getting an extra lift first time up

think there should also be min of 4 dogs in a race

 

[JOHNG]

aycliffe used to do yd/lb but now only run a time handicap.

a time hadicap would be the fairest way to do it in my opinion then every dog could run in the new competition.

not evey club dog can run in yd/lb unless there are classes, we have dogs 37lb and over in the time handicap

 

[kenny m]

excellent idea Chris,and it will give the clubs a boost too,,however its ran :thumbsup:

 

[mollyxx]

I would say its up to the clubs to decide on what handicap, afterall, some only run yd/lb and some on time.....that doesn't matter....The point of the competition is to draw more to the clubs EVERY week, or as often as possible.

Therefore a person who runs every week must be recognised; someone who is supporting the club, but not necessarily winning or coming second.

Also what about those who do the most important jobs of running and clearing our youngsters each time, they often don't run in the handicap but are used for training pups, maybe a special recognition award could be put forward each year and voted on by a panel.

Just an idea, the more the merrier, then maybe we could pick out the best and get started for 2011.

Thanks to the NNWRF for the offer of a jacket for the winner, and to Vicky for the Trophy, the offers are most appreciated.

 

[sherry]

i dont think any dogs shud b excluded open class dogs shud not b excluded and i dont think it shud have to be 4 dog races as @ the rising sun that wud b a bit hard as 3 of our dogs belong to sharon and 3 belong to arthur so obviosuly we separate those dogs where we can. any 2 dog race imo shud b included. by yds for 1lb h/caps r people meanin the abcde handicaps?? if so then points cud b awarded 4 the a winner etc . the rising sun wud want to take part ( il check with the commitee but im sure they will) and im sure westerhope wud want to take part ( again il check with the people that run it) i agree with vicky maybe some kind of special regocnition award 4 those dogs that come along to help skool pups.

maybe the easiest way is just for the overall winners of the handicap or a final to get points or maybe include the runner up or winner of a b final im not sure.. just my ideas??

 

[fallenangel]

I have no idea about how your going to work it out but think its brill I jave a club dogs shes not open class and we know she will never win in an open but if theres somthing to run for we will run her much more at club level as point for turning up gives Ninny a chance lol

 

[ahorsnall]

great idea chris :thumbsup: i think no dogs racing at club level should be excluded as to win would need to run at club level often which would restrict the open dogs any way as would be open racing more

 

[wild whippies]

Also what about those who do the most important jobs of running and clearing our youngsters each time, they often don't run in the handicap but are used for training pups, maybe a special recognition award could be put forward each year and voted on by a panel.

Just an idea but for me, I was always really proud when the peds got a mention for their training. If I got a pik in WN of them I was over the moon.

I think something like the WN sew on badges or maybe a collar like the NNWRF had for their champs and maybe a velvet jacket sponsored by their club would make their owners proud as punch of their dogs. One thing it can't be is competitive. Mine trialled loads of dogs succesfully but there was some that never did clear and gave my lot a hard time. I certainly wouldn't want any owner to feel obliged to run if they was in such a situation IYSWIM cos it's hard enough having to refuse for your own dog's wellbeing. :thumbsup:

 

[DavidH]

is the competition based on yd/lb or time handicap ?

if yd/lb open winners should be excluded.

a very good idea :thumbsup:

think if open dogs are excluded its not going to help boost attendances at clubs , think time handicapping with adv and ret is best but yd / lb adv and ret can also work by races being graded and pups getting an extra lift first time up

think there should also be min of 4 dogs in a race

but if open class dogs run,is this not defeating the what its about (club dogs ) :wacko:

 

[ahorsnall]

is the competition based on yd/lb or time handicap ?

if yd/lb open winners should be excluded.

a very good idea :thumbsup:

think if open dogs are excluded its not going to help boost attendances at clubs , think time handicapping with adv and ret is best but yd / lb adv and ret can also work by races being graded and pups getting an extra lift first time up

think there should also be min of 4 dogs in a race

but if open class dogs run,is this not defeating the what its about (club dogs ) :wacko:

to me and open dog is still a club dog when raced at club level as is supporting the club by racing there but can be worked so if abcde racing like at our club the points could be same for e final winner as a winner and im sure club dogs race more at club level :thumbsup:

 

[sherry]

i totally agree that if u exclude open class dogs then we r not going to encourage people 2 club race which is wot its all about. anyway if its a time handicap dave an open class dog wudnt get a brilliant mark wud it??

this is something we do @ the rising sun each year and as long as ive been racing its always happened. we get a top dog and top bitch. all the dogs that race @ the club get 1 point just for racing, 2 points 4 a heat win, 5 points for being runner up and 7 points for winning. @ the end of the year we have trophie 4 top dog and top bitch and the last time i ran the club i did certificates for 2nd and 3rd top dog & bitch also top dog & bitch got £10 each then 2nd and 3rd i think got a fiver.

i do think ita a great idea to award training dogs something like judy uses pippa each week to help train pups but as shes getting on shes only ok 4 one run hence why she doesnt run in the h/cap. alan used to use jay b jay all the time @ w/hope even though he was also in the h/cap but hes retired now. arthurs always willing to help with dazzlyn sunrise again even though she is in the h/cap.

 

[weathergirls]

is the competition based on yd/lb or time handicap ?

if yd/lb open winners should be excluded.

a very good idea :thumbsup:

think if open dogs are excluded its not going to help boost attendances at clubs , think time handicapping with adv and ret is best but yd / lb adv and ret can also work by races being graded and pups getting an extra lift first time up

think there should also be min of 4 dogs in a race

but if open class dogs run,is this not defeating the what its about (club dogs ) :wacko:

initially it was about CLUBS and how to boost attendances getting racers back to supporting the clubs if dogs are excluded because they are open class there will be even less attendances at clubs than there are now, if clubs run an advance and retard or a graded system every dog at some stage should have a win

We used to have a 3 legged dog "GET CARTER " at Liverpool WRC in the 8o's who won his fair share of trophies club raciing against open class dogs

 

[deeva1]

I wish to start a new competition in Whippet News for club dogs...
Whippet News Club Dog of the Year

I need some ideas for rules the competition, how to score each week (all this needs to be kept as simple as possible, ie; points for winning and subsequent placings.

Should the competition be run when the opens are on, from March until October, or all year?

Should champions/Classic winners be excluded from scoring?

Should any open winners be excluded from scoring?

Would your club like to take part?

Club secretaries could let me know if they have any ideas on this.

A trophy and jacket will be presented to the eventual annual winner, we will need something in place in case of a 'tie' on points between several dogs...any ideas please put them on here for discussion, thank you.

Would any of the main organisations like to help sponsor the competition?

:thumbsup: I think it's a brilliant idea! I will speak to our committee, but I think they will be more than enthusiastic to take part. At Old Hall we have a good mix of

racing format which enables most of the dogs a good chance of winning sometime in the calendar. I, personally, love to see a dog that runs week in

and week out, without winning, step up to collect their prize on a Sunday morning! I am also in favour because I, myself, am unable to travel to opens

like I used to do and I,m sure their others out there in a similar situation! So more power to your elbow and let,s hope it comes about!

 

[deeva1]

I wish to start a new competition in Whippet News for club dogs...
Whippet News Club Dog of the Year

I need some ideas for rules the competition, how to score each week (all this needs to be kept as simple as possible, ie; points for winning and subsequent placings.

Should the competition be run when the opens are on, from March until October, or all year?

Should champions/Classic winners be excluded from scoring?

Should any open winners be excluded from scoring?

Would your club like to take part?

Club secretaries could let me know if they have any ideas on this.

A trophy and jacket will be presented to the eventual annual winner, we will need something in place in case of a 'tie' on points between several dogs...any ideas please put them on here for discussion, thank you.

Would any of the main organisations like to help sponsor the competition?

:thumbsup: I think it's a brilliant idea! I will speak to our committee, but I think they will be more than enthusiastic to take part. At Old Hall we have a good mix of

racing format which enables most of the dogs a good chance of winning sometime in the calendar. I, personally, love to see a dog that runs week in

and week out, without winning, step up to collect their prize on a Sunday morning! I am also in favour because I, myself, am unable to travel to opens

like I used to do and I,m sure their others out there in a similar situation! So more power to your elbow and let,s hope it comes about!

 

[Trojan]

This topic is a bit ironic really as at Manton we raced advance and retard right up until we re opened this year so 40 years or so but on the re opening of the club we did a bit of a poll and it came out more people wanted ABCD as they wanted a definite two runs for heir money and some people felt if unfair for the faster dogs lets say to be giving away alot of yardage to maybe bigger dogs so we recently changed from advance and retard to ABCD!!! We also have always done a points system for the dogs that attended weekly with a top dog and top dog for the highest scoring over the year with an anual trophy. We also did the same for our midweek racing. This year mum has still carried on the points system dogs scoring on their weekly attendances, 4 points for any final win so the A winner and the D winner gets the same points regardless, 2 points for all heat winners and 1 point for attending, this years is still in progress but i do know its not the fastest dogs that are leading at the moment :thumbsup: