TSDA Trial Entry Form

Rules Changes

12/18/09

Rule committee was formed to review the issue of handlers entering TSDA trials, especially novice class, from other venue, (e.g.: AKC, ASCA, AHBA, etc). The committee members were; Red Oliver, Francis Raley, Ron Burkey, Joy Hall, Geri Abrahms, Catherine Laria, Sheryl McDonald, Terri Nicolau, Jo Anne Noble, Chairperson.

After reviewing the rules of the different herding venues, they propose the current change to the novice rule (underlined):

III. CLASS DEFINITIONS

D. NOVICE CLASS

2. HANDLER
A Novice handler is any person that has not competed in any venue in the world, at any level, with any stock higher than beginner/started level. In the TSDA rules this is any handler that has not competed in Ranch, Open Ranch, Nursery or the Open class world wide.

3. DOG
A Novice dog is any dog that has not competed in any venue in the world, at any level, with any stock higher than beginner/started level. In the TSDA rules this is any dog that has not competed in Ranch, Open Ranch, Nursery or the Open class world wide.

Kay Stephens moved to accept the rule changes as submitted, making clear they apply to the TSDA sheep novice classes, seconded by Jo Anne Noble. Motion passed.

Emil Luedecke, yes Jo Anne Noble, yes Red Oliver, yes Kay Stephens, yes
Gary Payne, no E.B. Raley, no Dal Lamphere, no

Francis Raley, 12/18/09

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11/22/09

Herbert Holmes motioned to NOT allow “blended” running order for classes at Ft. Worth this year. Seconded by Gary Payne. Motion passed. The format for 2010 will be the standard class order that has been used in the past years. The directors feel this is a more fair draw for all entries.

Francis Raley, 11/24-09

5/26/09

Emil Luedecke moved to resend the rule of not letting the novice people run at Ft. Worth and let them run. Seconded by Kay Stephens. Motion passed.

Francis Raley suggestion:

I have had an idea for some time that I have wanted to try a Ft. Worth. See what you think and let me hear you ideas.

Our crowd at Ft. Worth is always a "come & go", some staying 20 to 30 minutes and then another group walks in.

1. Draw all entries as if it were one class - maybe an open dog, ranch dog, nursery dog, etc. The book keeping will be kept in classes, it is easy enough with the computers to keep the score and placings for each class. Open would be competing against only open dogs, Open Ranch against Open Ranch dogs, etc. - just the running order would be different. The course would not have to be changed at all. Open . OR, Nursery would run the full course, the Ranch one drive panel, chute and novice outrun, lift fetch and pen.

2. This way the crowd would get to see all the classes work and compare the difference in the classes.

3. A handouts with running order, list of handlers, a diagram of each course, history of TSDA/TCDA would be available.

Directors agreeing with Francis’ suggestion, Gary Payne, E.B. Raley, Dal Lamphere, Kay Stephens, Jo Anne Noble.

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June 30, 2009

Herbert Holmes motioned, The TSDA Board of Directors disassociate itself from the "texas sheepdog list" group on yahoo. And in doing so, provide a vote of confidence in Kay Stephens, owner of the list, to be fully capable to operate the list in a way that is beneficial to the TSDA and its individual members, seconded by E.B. Raley. Motion passed.

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April 17, 2009

Kay Stephens motioned that rule H I “the finals trial is conducted over a three day period” be eliminated, seconded by Herbert Holmes, Motion passed.

11/20/08

That a dog which begins a trial year with no more than 50% of their lifetime points be allowed to run for DOY for an entire trial year in the class they begin the trial year in. Any dog which has earned more than 50% of their lifetime points must move up at the point in the trial year they reach the lifetime points for compulsory advancement allowed for that class

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Jan. 30, 08

Motion to allow the general membership “read only” status to the private board forum failed.

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Jan. 30, 2008

30 day rule and the 48 hour rules replace the old Section IV, GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES. G-1 passed

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Jan. 30, 2008

Motioned that there be a foot note added to the new Ranch rules and to the new Novice class rules: Passed
"For specific details concerning DOY trophies, Finals trophies, the Triple Crown Program and the Exhibition class, read Section II - F, G, H, I, and K.". _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Jan. 30, 2008

Motioned to not count DOY points for Ft Worth trial this year as closing date occurred before rule change,. Motion Failed

Motioned to not count DOY points for Houston trial this year as closing date occurred about the time the rule change was posted to membership, Motion failed.
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1/6/08

C. RANCH CLASS

1. HANDLER
a. A Ranch Handler is any handler who has competed in the Ranch Class, but has not competed in the Open Ranch, NURSERY, or Open Classes worldwide.
b. This handler is eligible to compete in the Ranch classes.
c. This handler may compete in the Ranch Class with a dog that has a history of Open Ranch Class competition.
d. This handler cannot move down nor run any Open dog in the Ranch Class.
e. Any handler may exhibition a dog.

2. DOG
a. A Ranch Dog is any dog that has competed in the Ranch Class that has not competed in an Open Ranch, Nursery or Open Class worldwide.
b. A Ranch handler, under the following provisions, may move a dog from the Open Ranch Class to the Ranch Class.
1. The handler both owns and runs the dog.
2. Once the dog earns 16 points, it is no longer eligible to compete in the Ranch Class.
c. All Ranch dogs earn lifetime points using the same point system as Dog of the Year points and are required to move to a higher class when 35 points are earned.
d. Ranch dogs will no longer retain any points from the novice class.
e. Any dogs already running in ranch at the time of this rule change will have all novice points dropped.

1/7/08

Agenda
Any motion made on the TSDA/TCDA forum which affects the rules or guidelines must be published within 48 hours on the TSDA website under "agenda". No votes may be taken on such a motion until it has been on the TSDA website for 48 hours.

1/5/08
Novice Class

Motion passed. Will replace the earlier version of the Novice rules passed previously.
1. PURPOSE
a. To give a beginning level handler and dog the experience necessary to be competitive at a higher level.
2. HANDLER
a. a Novice handler is any beginning level handler who has not previously competed in the Ranch, Open Ranch, Nursery or Open classes worldwide.
b. a Novice handler may earn no more than 28 points (whether with one dog or a combination of dogs) before being required to move to a higher class.
c. Once a novice handler has moved to a higher class, he can no longer compete in Novice.
3. DOG
a. A Novice dog is any dog that has not competed in a Ranch, Open Ranch, Nursery or Open class worldwide.
b. A Novice dog may earn no more than 28 points before being required to move to a higher class.
c. No novice points are carried forward to a higher class.
d. A Novice handler, under the following provisions, may move a dog from the Ranch class to the Novice class:
1. The handler both owns and runs the dog;
2. Once the dog earns 14 points it is no longer eligible to compete in the Novice class;
A. Should the dog move back to the Ranch class, it retains all previously accumulated Ranch points toward compulsory advancement.

Dec. 31, 2007

C. Ranch Class, 2-c to read - All Ranch dogs earn lifetime points using the same point system as Dog of the Year points and are required to move to a higher class when 35 points are accumulated.

Dec. 31, 2007

Motion passed to put the cattle dog rules as approved by the board in effect for the 2008 season. New rule change may be found at the bottom of this page.

Dec. 28, 2007

Rule changes and/or new rules made during the trial year will go into effect 30 days after the rule change is approved, unless the change will affect year end issues such as DOY, lifetime points or handler status. In those cases the rule will go into effect with the first trial of the next trial season, seconded by Kay Stephens.

Dec. 31, 2007:

DOG OF THE YEAR: Both fully judged Open field trials and fully judged Arena trials will award DOY points, Lifetime points and Qualify dogs for the TSDA Finals. Timed trials, whether Open field or Arena, will qualify dogs for the TSDA finals, award Lifetime points, and award DOY points. There shall be no restriction on the number of trials that a dog may run in to earn DOY points. Dog can receive points from a maximum of three (3) goes at any given trial. At the Finals Trial, perpetual trophies for Dog of the Year are awarded in each class with the exception of the Youth Class. An asterisk on these trophies identifies American bred dogs.

NEW RULE FOR NOVICE CLASS:

PURPOSE

a. To give a beginning level handler and dog the experience necessary to be competitive at a higher level.

2. HANDLER

a. a Novice handler is any beginning level handler who has not previously competed in the Ranch, Open Ranch, Nursery or Open classes worldwide.

b. a Novice handler may earn no more than 28 points (whether with one dog or a combination of dogs) before being required to move to a higher class.

3. DOG

a. A Novice dog is any dog that has not competed in a Ranch, Open Ranch, Nursery or Open class worldwide.

b. A Novice dog may earn no more than 28 points before being required to move to a higher class.

c. A Novice handler, under the following provisions, may move a dog from the Ranch class to the Novice class:

1. the handler both owns and runs the dog;

2. Once the dog earns 14 points it is no longer eligible to compete in the Novice class;

A. Should the dog move back to the Ranch class, it retains all previously accumulated Ranch points toward compulsory advancement.

Dec. 18, 2007 - TCDA Cattledog rules changes:

1. If a handler and dog places either 1st. or 2nd. for the dog of the year points in the Novice or Pro Novice Class they must move up to the next class the next year.

2. Will drop the Lifetime Points but retain the dog of the year points.

3. A Novice handler can purchase an Open or Pro Novice dog and show him in the Novice Class.

4. The timekeepers will act as observers at the Texas Cattle Dog Finals with the cattle dog committee members available for any assistance needed. The three timekeepers spending the majority of their time observing of keeping time will be paid $50.00 each per day.

TSDA/TCDA Board of Directors, Dec. 18, 2007
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Dec. 10, 2007 - Separated the Ranch Class and the Novice Class so they are two totally separate classes with different qualifications and different point systems for compulsory advancement.

TSDA/TCDA Board of Directors, Dec. 10, 2007

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