Policy 1400:  Training at NARA Events

 

It is at the discretion of the hosting club of a NARA Ring Trial to have an “open field” prior to the trial in order to allow dog/handler teams to familiarize themselves with the trial field.  As such it is the responsibility of the hosting club to control what happens at the NARA sanctioned event and ensure everyone abides by NARA policies.

• During “Open Field”, the only training that shall be allowed on the grounds or property of the NARA sanctioned event shall be within the area designated as the “trial field.”  There shall be no training of any kind on the grounds or property outside of the “trial field” while Open Field is being conducted.

   

• After the close of “Open Field” and until the trial has ended, there shall be no training of any kind on the grounds, property or trial field. 

   

• Further, it is unacceptable to strike any dog with any object or projectile at any time during a NARA sanctioned event and this type of behavior will not be tolerated. Any infractions of this policy will warrant an investigation.  If the results of the investigation find that a NARA member or NARA club did not follow the above said policy the NARA BoD may impose sanctions including, but not limited to, suspending the NARA member(s) involved and rejecting the club’s request for further Ring trials.