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REVISED 12/31/01
ROM Changes
At the November meeting of the BTCA Board the ROM
point system was again discussed at length.
It was decided, in response to input from the membership and guidance from
the Special Awards Review Committee, to make the following changes to the
ROM point system.
1.
ROM show status will continue to be approved by the Board in advance.
There will not be a pre-designated number of ROM points assigned to a
particular show. Any ROM designated show has the potential of a maximum of 3
points, dependent on meeting entry-qualifying numbers.
There will be no “stand alone” ROM shows.
All ROM designated shows not meeting the entry requirements for 3 ROM point
status, will be by default eligible for 2 ROM point status, subject to the
requirements of 2 point status.
2.
Qualifications for 3 point ROM status are as follows:
30 dogs total entry (colored
and whites combined)
8 dogs of each sex and
variety (i.e. 6 class dogs and 2 specials – technically 6 dogs in classes
for Winners to get Winners ROM points and 2 additional entries, either class
dogs or specials of the same sex, to qualify for BOV or BOS ROM points)
These are the minimum
requirements. The other rules,
which apply, remain the same.
If there are insufficient dogs but sufficient bitches (subject to the 30 dog
total) and the dog beats the bitch, then the dog qualifies for the same
points as the bitch (or vice versa).
This also includes the provision for BOW beating BOS and qualifying for the
same points as BOS.
3.
Qualifications for 2 point ROM status.
All other ROM designated
shows will be eligible for 2 point ROM subject to the following criteria.
6 dogs of each sex and
variety ( i.e. 5 class dogs and 1 special – technically 5 dogs in classes
for Winners to get Winners ROM points and an additional entry, either a
class dog or special of the same sex, to qualify for BOV or BOS ROM points).
Again, should there be insufficient entries in dogs and sufficient entries
in bitches and the dog beats the bitch, then it qualifies for the same
points as the bitch (or vice versa).
4. In addition, the two minimum 3 pt. wins must be under
different judges and on different
weekends, as well as gaining the usual 10 ROM
points.
It is hoped these changes will give
additional incentive for participation as well as increased opportunities to
earn 3 ROM points. The situation will be closely monitored, and should these
changes prove detrimental, the Board will revisit this situation in light of
the additional developments.
The desire is to continue to develop a system which rewards dogs
appropriately, without incurring undo hardship on the show going members in
order to qualify for this award.
The Board initially agreed to implement these rules
starting January 1, 2002. Since
there has been no vehicle for “official” notification of the membership, the
Board has voted to delay total implementation of these rules until February
1, 2002. For the shows in
January 2002, whichever set of rules, these for 2002 or the previous rules
for 2001, that are of greater advantage will apply.
It is the intention of the Board to be as fair and encouraging to the show
going membership as possible, and by this temporary adjustment give
sufficient time for notification and understanding to spread throughout the
membership. If you or anyone
you know has questions or comments, please feel free to contact any Board
member and share your question or comment.
Dr. Dale R. Schuur
BTCA President
Rev. 12/31/01
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