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 FLATCOATED RETRIEVER ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA Inc. (Affiliated with the V. C. A.)
NOMINATION FORM FOR OFFICE BEARERS for 2024


MEMBER NOMINATED …………………………………………………………..



FOR THE POSITION OF …………………………………………………………..


PROPOSED BY ………………………………………………SECONDED BY ……………………………………..


I ……………………………………………………. ACCEPT THE NOMINATION FOR THE POSITION


OF …………………………………………………………..


DATE ……………………..                                                         SIGNED……………………………….


V.C.A. Membership Number



Please return to the Secretary, Ms. Leanne Tormey
 112 Argyle Street,
Fawkner, 3060. or leannetormey@optusnet.com.au


 



FLATCOATED RETRIEVER ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA Inc. (Affiliated with the V. C. A.)
NOMINATION FORM FOR OFFICE BEARERS for 2024


MEMBER NOMINATED …………………………………………………………..



FOR THE POSITION OF …………………………………………………………..


PROPOSED BY ………………………………………………SECONDED BY ……………………………………..


I ……………………………………………………. ACCEPT THE NOMINATION FOR THE POSITION


OF …………………………………………………………..


DATE ……………………..                                                         SIGNED……………………………….


V.C.A. Membership Number



Please return to the Secretary, Ms. Leanne Tormey
 112 Argyle Street,
Fawkner, 3060 or leannetormey@optusnet.com.au


Annual Titles Award Form  - To be uploaded.  



Annual Award Application 2025 (1) (5).doc
Titles Awards Requirements -
ANNUAL AWARDS 2025
 
1. VICTORIAN SHOW DOG OF THE YEAR - Donated by Helen Eley in Memory of Peter Eley
The dog must be registered with Dogs Victoria, owned by a resident of Victoria and permanently reside in the state of Victoria. In the event of a dog being in a partnership, all owners must be members of the Flatcoated Retriever Association of Victoria.
Owners to submit up to 10 best challenges including any In Group and In Show awards. 25 points will be awarded for Best In Group. Runner Up In Group is awarded an additional 6 points whilst Class In Group and Class In Show are each awarded an additional 4 points. 25 points is the maximum that can be awarded for any one show. Additional points are added to the Challenge awarded.
 
2. INTERSTATE SHOW DOG OF THE YEAR - Donated by Jean and Ross Bryant
The dog must permanently reside in a state other than Victoria.
Owners to submit up to 10 best challenges including any In Group and In Show awards.
25 points will be awarded for Best In Group.
Runner Up In Group is awarded an additional 6 points whilst Class In Group and Class In Show are each awarded an additional 4 points. 25 points is the maximum that can be awarded for any one show. Additional points are added to the Challenge awarded.
 
3. “FIREBUSH” PUPPY OF THE YEAR AWARD – Donated by Christine and Bob Clarke
For the Flat Coated Retriever who gains the highest aggregate
For the Flat Coated Retriever gaining the most points in any of the puppy classes in any one calendar year.  Points awarded are for Championship Shows only.  The criteria is as follows:
Best Baby, Minor or Puppy in Group - 4 points.
Best Baby, Minor or Puppy in Show - additional 4 points.
Best Puppy of Breed at Royal Show  - 2 points.
Best Baby, Minor or Puppy in Show at Association Championship Show - 2 points.

4. DUAL PURPOSE DOG OF THE YEAR - Donated by John and Jean Ross
For the Flat Coated Retriever competing in Field/Retrieving and Conformation. 10 points must be gained in the field (points as per Field/Retrieving Dog of the Year, catalogue to be signed by the relevant judge). 36 points to be accumulated in the conformation ring.

5. “Ch Lainston St Charity NRD” Memorial Trophy - Field/Retrieving Trial Dog of the Year - Donated by Revlain Retrievers (Kate and Noel Eltringham)
For the Flat Coated Retriever accumulating the most points in Retrieving or Field Trials in the current year. Points will be awarded in the following manner: i
Novice: 1st - 6 points, 2nd - 4 points, 3rd - 2 points plus 1 point for any dog completing the trial.  Restricted: 1st - 12 points, 2nd - 8 points, 3rd -  4 points plus 1 point for any dog completing the trial.  Open, All Age and Championship Restricted: 1st - 24 points, 2nd - 16 points, 3rd - 8 points plus 1 point for any dog completing the trial. 
Example: 1st place Novice – 6 points plus 1 point for completing the trial.  Completing Novice but not placing = 1 point.
 
6. OBEDIENCE DOG OF THE YEAR - Donated Dawn and Jake Ross 
For the Flat Coated Retriever with the highest 3 qualifying scores in obedience trials. Community Companion Scores will be doubled. Bonus of 5% for Novice scores, 10% for Open scores, 15% for Utility scores and 20% for Utility Dog Excellent scores.

7. Tracking Dog Of the Year - Donated by Rhonda Williams – Injitali Kennels
An owner to submit all scores indicating which level test was attempted. Points will be accumulated:
Excellent - 4 points, Very Good - 3 points, Good - 2 points, Pass - 1 point. Tracks 4, 5 and 6 attract a bonus of 1 point and tracks 7 and 8 attract a bonus 2 points.

8. Track and Search Dog Of the Year – Donated by Kimmie Brett – 
                                                Malunbea Flat Coated Retrievers 
An owner to submit all scores indicating which level test was attempted. Points will be accumulated:
Excellent - 4 points, Very Good - 3 points, Good - 2 points, Pass -1 point. Tracks 4,5,6,7 and 8 attract a bonus of 1 point and tracks 9 and 10 attract a bonus 2 points.

9. RALLY NOVICE OBEDIENCE Dog Of the Year – in Memory of Julee Hosking,    
      Donated by Sue and Scott Farquhar  
For the Flat Coated Retriever with the highest 3 scores whilst competing in rally obedience trials at ‘Novice’ level.

10. AGILITY/JUMPING DOG OF THE YEAR – DONATED BY FCRAV
For the Flat Coated Retriever with the highest score.
 
Applications for any of the above awards must be made on the official application form and emailed to: publicity.fcrav@gmail.com OR posted to 120 Portreath Road, Bellbrae, 3228  by the last day of January.   

           SORRY!  NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.