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Rules & Guidelines (ADOBE ACROBAT / READER REQUIRED)- 2018 Official Rules & Regulations rev. 2/1/2019
Download the Official Rules & Regulations PDF. (Printed booklet for sale at http://usdaa-store10.mybigcommerce.com/rally-rulebook/.) Amendments updated on 2/1/2019. - Summary of 2018 Rulebook Changes (includes List of Bonuses) rev. 12/15/2018
This document summarizes the changes in the 2018 Regulations compared to the previous edition. Includes List of Bonuses for each class. Last updated 12/15/2018. - 2018 Scoring Summary Chart
A summary of the scoring penalties set forth in Chapter 4 - Scoring Standards of the 2018 Rules & Regulations. Last updated 11/13/2018. - Appendix C - Rules of Conduct & Disciplinary Actions
The Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Actions describe the roles and responsibilities of WCRL Groups, Judges, and Competitors, and are provided as a framework for handling incidents and infractions. (Also included in complete edition of the Official Rules & Regulations.)
- Appendix D - Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) Guidelines & Incident Report Form
This document contains guidelines for the Disciplinary Action Committee in handling incidents, including Incident Report Forms and a checklist for a Disciplinary Action Hearing. (Also included in complete edition of the Official Rules & Regulations.)
- ARCHIVED 2011 Rally Rules & Regulations (Previous Edition)
ARCHIVED Printable edition of the Official Rules & Regulations published in 2011 (with updates in 2014 and 2016).
- 2018 Exercise Signs
Printable set of all 2018 Exercise Signs (Levels 1,2,3), including Start, Finish, and Bonus signs. - 2018 Level 1 Exercise Signs
Printable set of signs used in 2018 Level 1 classes, plus Start, Finish, and Bonus signs. - 2018 Level 2 Exercise Signs
Printable set of signs used in 2018 Level 2 classes. This includes Bonus exercises for Level 1, which are selected from the Level 2 exercises other than those performed at a distance. - 2018 Level 3 and Level 3 Bonus Exercise Signs
Printable set of signs used in 2018 Level 3 classes, including Level 3 Bonus exercises. This also includes Bonus exercises for Level 2, which are selected from the Level 3 exercises. - Retrieve Object Placemat
This is the Retrieve Object Placement, if used, for Level 3 bonus exercise #400 (Halt, Retrieve, Front, Finish). - ARCHIVED 2011 edition of Exercise Signs (Previous Edition)
ARCHIVED Printable set of all 2011 edition Exercise Signs (Levels 1,2,3), including Start, Finish, and Bonus signs.
- Exercise Videos
Clickable links to Exercise Videos. Please note that the scoring slides are NOT correct. Penalty point categories have been revised to -1, -2, -3, and -5 (instead of -1, -3, -5, -8). - "What's New in 2018" in Rally Eligibility, Class Structure (Ch 1 & 2)
Click here --> What's New in Rally Eligibility, Class Structure (Ch 1 & 2) - "What's New in 2018" in Titles, Awards, & Rankings (Ch 8)
Click here --> What's New in Titles, Awards, & Rankings (Ch 8)
- Dog Registration and Junior Handler Form (Fillable or Printable)
Submit this form with appropriate fees to obtain a WCRL registration for a dog or to register a Junior Handler/dog team. Last updated 2/1/2018. - Score Tracking Form
Use this form to record your dog's scores. - Title Tracking Form
Use this two-page form to track Qs, QQs, and QQQs toward titles (including Individual Level titles, Championship titles, and Combined-Level Championship titles), and to log the dates of earned titles. Last updated 3/14/2018.
- Application for Rally Event License Agreement ("Trial Application") (fillable)
Complete this form to file application for license to hold a sanctioned WCRL trial. This form may be completed and signed electronically, saved it to your computer, and emailed to WCRL. Last updated 3/26/2018. - Approved Judges List rev. 11/5/2019
View contact information for all approved Rally Judges, sorted by location. Last updated 11/5/2019. - Group Information Form (Fillable or Printable)
The Group Information Form is for use in registering as an Affiliated Group for hosting WCRL events, or updating information for an Affiliated Group. An Event License Application for the Group's first event must be attached when filing to be listed as an Affiliated Group. Last updated 6/17/2014. - Hosting a WCRL Trial (updated 6/2019)
This document provides information for hosting a WCRL trial. Last updated 6/2019. - Judge Contract (Fillable or Printable)
Trial hosts may use this contract to engage judges for trials. Contact WCRL for the editable Word version of this document. Last updated 1/3/2019. - Judge Evaluation form (Fillable or Printable)
Host shall complete a Judge Evaluation for each judge officiating at a trial. Last updated 3/18/2019. - Move Up Form (2-per page)
Optional: This form is for competitors' use at a trial to request move ups in level or class. Move ups to higher levels are allowed at host's discretion. Moveovers from A to B class are mandatory and are made day-of-trial by show secretary. See Chapter 2 of the regulations for eligibility for entering and earning titles in Regular classes. - Post-Trial Reporting Summary (Fillable or Printable)
At the completion of each trial, complete this form and submit with appropriate paperwork and payment. Last updated 9/12/2018. - Premium Template
This is the Premium Template. Contact WCRL for the current editable Microsoft Word version. Last updated 4/26/2018. - Request for Modification Form (four per page)
At a trial, if handler or dog has a disability that prevents the team from performing a course or exercise as described, this form should be completed and submitted to the Desk Steward prior to the start of the class. Last updated 2/3/2018. - Request for Modification Form (one-page)
At a trial, if handler or dog has a disability that prevents the team from performing a course or exercise as described, this form should be completed and submitted to the Desk Steward prior to the start of the class. Last updated 2/3/2018. - Trial Score Reporting Sheet (updated 5/15/2019)
Complete a sheet for each class offered at a trial and submit to the WCRL office for input of results. The judge officiating the class should sign/initial each page to confirm correctness. (Contact WCRL for the Microsoft Word version.) Last updated 5/15/2019. - WCRL Logo
WCRL Logo in jpg format. - IRS Form W-9 - Request for Taxpayer Identification Number
This IRS form is used to request a taxpayer identification number for purposes of reporting nonemployee compensation. A group may need this form for payment to judges, seminar instructors and others to whom they make payments for services. Backup withholding and special a special filing may be required. Consult your tax advisor or the IRS web site at www.irs.gov.
- Judge Application (Fillable or Printable)
If you are interested in becoming a Level 1, Level 2, and/or Level 3 Judge, please complete this form. Last updated 7/1/2014. - Judge Event Report (Fillable or Printable)
This form shall be completed by the officiating judge upon completion of each judging assignment and submitted to the WCRL Office. Last updated 2/2/2018. - Judge Policy (Requirements, Code of Conduct, Remuneration of Judges)
This is a Statement of Policy & Procedures covering the requirements for judges, code of conduct, and remuneration of judges (unabridged version of Appendix B Judges' General Guidelines in the regulations). Last updated 8/16/2017. - Request for Removal of Provisional Status (Fillable or Printable)
This form shall be submitted to the WCRL Office by the provisional judge upon completion of their provisional judge requirements. Last updated 7/30/2014. - Sample Judge Expense Report
Judges may use this template to submit expenses to Trial Host for reimbursement. Expenses listed should have been outlined in the Judge's Contract. - Sample Score Sheet (list style)
Score Sheet (list style) template. (Contact WCRL for the editable Microsoft Word version.) Last updated 1/31/2018.