To approve dog teams from GSSCC in good standing to compete at the USCA Nationals, provided they meet the requirements. USCA will allow the first five entries from GSSCC, with the option for USCA and the host club to allow additional entries
EB #24-26
EB Ballot #24-26 – To approve dog teams from GSSCC in good standing to compete at the USCA Nationals, provided they meet the requirements. USCA will allow the first five entries from GSSCC, with the option for USCA and the host club to allow additional entries.
Motion by Mike Sweeney, Vice President, and seconded by Vadim Plotsker, President, to approve dog teams from GSSCC in good standing to compete at the USCA Nationals, provided they meet the requirements. USCA will allow the first five entries from GSSCC, with the option for USCA and the host club to allow additional entries.
Requirements:
- The team has earned a minimum score of 270 total points at a USCA or GSSCC trial; or
- The team has earned a minimum score of 250 total points, including a minimum score of 85 points in Protection, at a USCA or GSSCC trial; and
- The team has competed in a GSSCC or USCA Regional Championship.
Background:
To establish a clear and consistent pathway for qualified GSSCC teams in good standing to participate in the USCA National Championship while maintaining performance and regional competition requirements.
VOTE RESULTS
YES: 14 – President Vadim Plotsker, Vice President Mike Sweeney, Secretary Michele Elmore, NBW Heidi Theis, DAL’s Mike Diehl, Josh Liniger, Mark Chaffin, RD’s Robin Ayling, Mark Scarberry, Don Yelle, Ben Kools, Pedro Jimenez, Emily Lawrance, and Julie Grayson
NO: 1 – RD Richard Shook
No Response: 4 – DOJ Nathanial Roque, DAL Deb Krsnich, RD Terry Macias, Erin Easter
MOTION CARRIED SEPTEMBER 25, 2026