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by steve1 on 27 April 2009 - 18:04
Steve
by RWDI on 27 April 2009 - 19:04
So far the two team members that have qualified for the WUSV are Dan Cox with Chuck vom Dorneburger Bach & Mike Diehl with Erri z Blatenskeho Zamku. The rest of the team will be decided at the WDA and AWDF championships. Which both take place in May.
Jeff
by steve1 on 27 April 2009 - 20:04
Thanks, still time enough then, It will be interesting to see if any of the 2008 contenders qualify
Steve
by HOT Mal on 27 April 2009 - 23:04
So...that means the first place winner out of 52 competitors from USA nationals, and the first and second place winners out of 21 competitors from the WDA nationals are all world team members?
Not a math whiz, but if I were trying to get on a world team, I'd probably compete at the WDA nationals, huh? What am I missing here? Plus I don't have to score 270 or above at another national event as a WDA team member?
Why doesn't everybody do it if they think they have a shot? Who knows, the rest of the competitors could have a bad day! :-)
by Mystere on 27 April 2009 - 23:04
Carlos Rojas 287 & 276--if he got a 290 at the AWDF, avg.= 288
Gary Hanrahan 285 --if he got a 286 at the AWDF, avg.=285.5
Lisa Jacquin 275 & 287, if she got a 286 at the AWDF, avg.=286.5
Math is not my strong-suit, so somebody check it. But, the average of the two high scores is the determining number. So, it is not a "done deal, " except for Dan Cox. Also, remember that the HOT dogs are, if I recall correctly, also awarded an extra 5 points. If I am correct, Lisa may be the most likely second membeer from USA, with a third person from USA as as alternate. The WDA Championship will determine the rest of the team.
by Pat Relton on 28 April 2009 - 00:04
by Mystere on 28 April 2009 - 00:04
I have made it quite clear why Mike Diehl is not a "given " for the Team. Read the rules for Team selection. Further:
1. There was no USA championship in Kentucky. There was a Working Dog Championship in Tennessee. It is one of THREE qualifiers for the Team. The other qualifiers are the USA National Championship (held in Texas) and the AWDF. Read the rules.
2. The scores are averaged, and the highest average score is eligible for the Team. Read the rules.
3. The winner of the USA Nationals, Dan Cox, only has to get a qualifying score (270 or better) at one other qualifier to make the team. He made 275 in Tennessee at the WDC. Again, read the rules. Also, consider the possible 5 point addition. Check USA Minutes of the GBM 1998.
For those interested in finding the rules themselves, check the USA website. www. germanshepherddog.com.
by animules on 28 April 2009 - 00:04
I say: I trust what Nia wrote that you responded to in the above quote. Nia knows the rules, I'm glad she's so willing to share knowledge so freely.
Oh gee, I guess we're tag teaming again. LOL
by Pat Relton on 28 April 2009 - 01:04
by RWDI on 28 April 2009 - 02:04
This should settle the selection process.
Jeff
1. To qualify for the USA WUSV World Championship
Team or AWDF FCI IPO World Championship Team, the
handler/dog team must have received a qualifying score of
270 points in at least two (2) of the qualifying trials. The
World Championship Committee will select the teams
from those that have qualified based on the average of their
two highest qualifying scores.
a. Scores from the 2008 USA-GSD National
Championship, the 2009 USA Working Dog
Championships, and the 2009 AWDF Championship
(the three eligible qualifying trials) will be used to
determine selection for both the USA WUSV World
Championship Team and the AWDF FCI IPO World
Championship Team.
b. The 2008 USA-GSD National Champion and 2009
USA Working Dog Champion must have received a
qualifying score of 270 points at one of the other
qualification trials in order to have a guaranteed spot
on the USA WUSV World Championship Team.
c. A club of which the candidate is not a member must
have hosted one of the two qualifying trials.
2. The USA World Championship Committee will conduct a
final review to determine which team members will
represent USA based on the qualification requirements
listed previously.
3. Scores compiled after the qualifying trials will be used in
the selection of the team. Announcement of the team
members will be made as soon as practical.
4. Financial support for the team is limited to contributions
received.
Team Members
1. All members of the USA WUSV World Championship
Team and USA members of the AWDF FCI IPO World
Championship Team are representatives of USA, and shall
strive to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner both
on and off the field.
2. All team members, including the alternate, shall wear their
team uniforms during competition and at all official events
such as draw night, opening ceremonies, and closing
ceremonies.
3. Any member of the team who conducts him or herself in
an unsportsmanlike manner, or engages in any other
actions that are contrary to the best interests of the team or
USA, shall be subject to disciplinary action, including
dismissal from the team. The decision to dismiss a team
member shall lie solely with the team captain.
4. Any disciplinary action taken against USA team members
for detrimental conduct shall be filed in an Exception
Report with the World Championship Committee no later
than 30 days after the WUSV World Championship. The
committee shall decide if further action is to be taken.
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