Youth Sport Medal Points

Awarding Points

• Dogs that are older than five years, can be shown in the lower categories for points.
• A handler may show a maximum of three (3) dogs in the same trial and receive points for each one (No handler may show more than 3 dogs at a single trial, as is a USA rule)
• In order to receive H.O.T. points, the dog must have been trained and handled for the title by the applicant.
• For H.O.T. points, the dog must not have been, at any time, sent away to a professional or other individual for training. A handler may, however, at any time seek the assistance of others in the training of his/her dog.
• A handler may show multiple dogs in conformation shows or breed surveys without regard to the three dog maximum limit.
• A handler may receive points for successfully handling dogs in other working dog evaluations including:
  • Search and Rescue
  • Conformation Shows
  • Breed Surveys
  when participation is confirmed in writing by the authorities responsible for the event.
• Where ratings are given, they will be translated into the appropriate SchH rating for the awarding of points.
• In order to receive the Youth Sport Medal, a photocopy of the identification page, and performance pages from the Youth Sport Book must be submitted
• The accumulation of points and a fee of $10.00 per Youth Sport Medal claimed must accompany the letter of request.
• The applicant must clearly indicate those scores and ratings to be used in the accumulation of points