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MISSION STATEMENT

To promote the public awareness of recognised dog breeds and their importance as pets and companions by providing an international showcase and working competition

COMMITTEE

Councillor in Charge Ian Gregory

Assistant Councillor

Mary Nenke

Committee Members Des Kehoe

Denise Mousely Donelle Shephard

Josh Griffiths

Chief Steward Des Kehoe

Competition and Event Coordinator

Cecilia Paull

JUDGES Mr Simon Innes (WA)

Miss Nadine Neethling (WA)

SPONSORS

THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP THROUGHOUT THE PERTH ROYAL DOG

SHOW

Laucke Mills

Disclaimer The Royal Agricultural Society of WA makes every attempt to ensure that all information contained within this schedule is correct at the time of printing, however RASWA reserves the right to change such details as may be required.

PERTH ROYAL DOG SHOW

PERFORMANCE DOGS

CLOSING DATE

5.00pm MONDAY 24 AUGUST 2020. Faxed entries will not be accepted.

ENTER ONLINE

http://entries.perthroyalshow.com.au or

posted to RASWA, Dog Coordinator, PO BOX 135 Claremont WA 6010.

Postal Entries will be accepted on the ANKC application form, provided the Exhibitor completes, signs and attaches the RASWA Application for Entry from the Perth Royal Show website (www.perthroyashow.com.au)

ENTRY FEES:

RASWA Non-Members: $15.00 per class RASWA Members: $12.50 per class

Entry fees include the ANKC/ CAWA Administration Levy fee.

To be entitled to the Royal Agricultural Society members’ entry fee you must have paid your 2020

membership subscription prior to lodging the entry, and your membership number must be stated on the entry.

REFUND OF ENTRY FEES Entry fees are non-refundable, except where the Society has excess entries in a section or class

and is unable to accommodate them, the event is cancelled or there is a change of Judge.

ENQUIRIES Perth Royal Dog Show Competition and Event Coordinator

(08) 6263 3131 or dogs@raswa.org.au

A copy of the schedule can also be downloaded and printed from the website www.perthroyalshow.com.au.

This event is to be conducted in accordance with the regulations of ANKC Ltd and Dogs West.

Disclaimer Confirmation of sponsorships received after the printing of the schedule will be acknowledged in the catalogue. Prizes listed in the schedule are correct at the time of release however may be subject to change.

JUDGING PROGRAMME

DATE EVENT TIME JUDGE AGILITY TRIAL Saturday 26 September Agility Novice 9.00am (RASWA reserves the

right to alter any of the start times)

Ms Nadine Neething

Agility Excellent To follow Agility Novice Ms Nadine Neething Agility Masters To follow Agility Excellent Ms Nadine Neething

JUMPING TRIAL Saturday 26 September Jumping Masters To follow Agility Masters Mr Simon Innes

Jumping Open To follow Jumping Masters Mr Simon Innes Jumping Excellent To follow Jumping Open Mr Simon Innes Jumping Novice To follow jumping Excellent Mr Simon Innes

Disclaimer To be entitled to the Royal Agricultural Society members’ entry fee you must have paid your 2020 membership subscription prior to lodging the entry, and your membership number must be stated on the entry. Entry fees are non-refundable.

SUPPORT THE COMPETITION Become a Partner of the 2020 Perth Royal Show

By becoming one of our ‘Prize Supporters’ for this year’s Perth Royal Show, you’re not only fostering excellence in one of the many competitions held during the Show, but you’ll become part of RASWA’s significant support network, the backbone of our organisation.

Each year winners of competitions are awarded with relevant and worthy acknowledgement via trophies, gift vouchers, cash and/or products. Prize Supporters can be you as an individual, or as part of a club, association, commercial institution or product supplier. As a supporter, you will receive acknowledgement across Competition Publications, both digital and print, leading into and during the 2020 Perth Royal Show.

To join the program and be a part of the Perth Royal Show, simply identify the competition or class you would like to support and contact our Partnerships Coordinator on (08) 6263 3120 or email kristen.montague@raswa.org.au

DOGS - PERFORMANCE SECTION CONDITIONS

1. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1.1 Entries must be lodged on the official RASWA online system (https://entries.perthroyalshow.com.au) or posted to RASWA, Dog Coordinator, PO Box 135 Claremont WA 6910. Entries will be accepted on the ANKC application form, provided the Exhibitor completes, signs and attaches the RASWA Application for Entry from the Perth Royal Show website (www.perthroyalshow.com.au). 1.2 RASWA reserves the right to refuse entries from any person who is to any extent in debt to RASWA or under any ban by ANKC. 1.3 The decision of the Council on all points involving the RASWA General Show Regulations and Section Conditions shall be final, without recourse. 2. CLASSES 2.1 Agility and Jumping: Masters, Excellent, Novice and Jumping: Open. EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE • Class height of dog must be included. • Registration number must be entered. "Pending" registrations will not be processed. • Not for Competition classes will not be available for any discipline. • ANKC Member Body Membership number must be entered. • Registered Owner must be entered. • When completing an ANKC application form, the Exhibitor is to download the RASWA Application for Entry to make

sure all contact details have been included and sign. • Entry tickets and information will be sent to the Exhibitor as named on the entry. 3. CATALOGUES 3.1 Will be available online. 4. REFUND OF ENTRY FEES 4.1 If an exhibit is withdrawn, rejected or disqualified by RASWA for any reason, other than RASWA's General Show Regulation 3.18, the entry fee will NOT be refundable. 4.2 Any Exhibitor giving an incorrect description of their exhibit with the intention of deceiving or defrauding RASWA shall be disqualified from exhibiting at any future Perth Royal Shows. 4.3 RASWA may, at its sole discretion, require an Exhibitor to make a Statutory Declaration regarding their own exhibits. 5. TICKETS 5.1 Exhibitors will be issued with a single-entry ticket into the Showground for the day on which judging takes place. • 1 - 3 Exhibits: 2 single-entry tickets • 4 - 6 Exhibits: 3 single-entry tickets • 7 Exhibits: 4 single-entry tickets Every two (2) dogs entered after seven (7) will receive an extra single-entry ticket. Entry tickets will be emailed after close of entries. 6. DELIVERY OF DOGS 6.1 Entry is via Gate 1 from 6am or via Gate 11 at the rear of the Dog Pavilion (John O’Meehan Pavilion) for the delivery of dogs and personal items. A brief stop will be allowed for the purpose of delivery. Gate 11 opens from 6.30am each morning.

Please note: There WILL NOT be any ticket sellers at Gate 11 during the Show. Only with people will be permitted through the gates and all other people must enter through Gate 1 (10am daily opening time) 6.2 Benching dogs is permitted in the Dog Pavilion or under the Dog Marquee in the designated area. 7. VEHICLE PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS 7.1 Parking of Exhibitors’ vehicles will not be permitted on the Showground. 7.2 Paid parking for cars WITH DOG TRAILERS is available at an offsite location to be advised. Application can be made by completing the parking form and submitting it with your application for entry. 7.3 A Shuttle Bus will run continuously between an offsite location to be advised and the Claremont Showground from 6.00am to 8.00pm Friday 25 September 2020 to Saturday 3 October 2020. 7.4 Additional Perth Royal Show paid parking options are available near the Claremont Showground please contact the Competition and Event Coordinator for more details. 8. CONTROL OF EXHIBITS 8.1 No animal, other than the exhibit or for a display, shall be allowed within the precincts of the Perth Royal Dog Show section during the continuance of the Show. 8.2 Benching of dogs is permitted in the Dog Pavilion or under the Dog Marquee in the designated area. 8.3 The Chief Steward of the Perth Royal Dog Show section is to be notified if, for any reason whatsoever, a prize-winning dog cannot be returned for judging. 8.4 All dogs must always be suitably secured and have an attendant. 8.5 Owners are advised that dogs are NOT permitted beyond the immediate precincts of the judging area. Dogs are NOT permitted to be led around the Showground. 8.6 The pavilion will close for a staggered lunch break between 12.30pm and 1.30pm each day. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted in the pavilion. Alcohol is only to be consumed in the designated licensed areas on the RASWA Showground. A person is committing an offence if they consume or bring liquor into any sports ground, stadium or similar (Liquor Control Act 1988). 8.7 Bitches in season will not be permitted to compete or remain in the vicinity of the trial. 8.8 Competitors only will be permitted in the marquee area. 8.9 No tents or portable shade shelters will be permitted. 8.10 The Owner or Exhibitor of an exhibit disapproved of as an exhibit by the Council, must upon notice to that effect, immediately remove such exhibit from the Showground. AWARDS FROM PREVIOUS SHOWS AND TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE DISPLAYED. 9. JUDGING 9.1 Judging Times: Agility and Jumping Saturday 26 September 2020 from 9.00am. RASWA reserves the right to re-allocate classes between Judges and alter class start times should it be deemed necessary. 9.2 Any person causing annoyance by loud comments on the decision of the Judges, or other unseemly or insulting behaviour, after having been cautioned by the Councillor in Charge or Chief Steward, will be expelled from the Showground.

10. PROTESTS 10.1 Protests against breaches of the ANKC Regulations will be dealt with under ANKC Regulation B28. If the decision of the RASWA Show Committee on any matter not specifically dealt with under ANKC Regulations governing Shows, be regarded by the person lodging the protest as unsatisfactory, they shall have the right to appeal to RASWA in accordance with RASWA’s General Show Regulation 13. 11. REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS 11.1 Exhibitors and their dogs will exit the Showground through Gate 11. 11.2 Dogs or equipment cannot be removed or packed up from the marquee or pavilion before 5.00pm on the day they are exhibited. 11.3 Permission will not be granted for removal of exhibits before the closing time stated in this schedule. 11.4 RASWA equipment trolleys must only be loaded for departure as they are about to be used. 11.5 NO exhibit is to be removed from the Pavilion/Showground without a Livestock Release pass which will be issued by the Chief Steward. Exhibitors are requested to clean up their area before leaving. 12. AWARDS 12.1 Agility and Jumping Classes to be judged in separate heights except Open which will be overall. 1st place; $15 Cash, Product sponsored by Laucke Mills, Medallion and Rosette. 2nd placegetters; $15 Skinny Dog Voucher and Rosette and 3rd placegetters; Rosette Jumping Open 1st place: $15 Cash, Medallion and Rosette. 2nd placegetters: $15 Skinny Dog Voucher and Rosette.

Disclaimer: Confirmation of sponsorships received after the printing of the schedule will be acknowledged in the catalogue. Prizes listed in the schedule are correct at the time of release however may be subject to change.

13. TROPHIES 13.1 Must be delivered to the RASWA office with the award clearly marked. All Trophies and sashes must be received at RASWA no later than 24 August 2020 for the prize to be listed in the catalogue. SPONSORED CASH PRIZES, TROPHIES, SASHES AND ROSETTES Several individuals, Dog Clubs and Firms have made available Prizes, Trophies, Sashes and Rosettes. A complete list will be published in the catalogue. Notwithstanding this, NO awards will be presented in the ring unless prior approval has been granted by RASWA. Approval must be sought in writing by the 24 August 2020. All Trophies must be branded ‘2020 Perth Royal Show’. Trophies will only be awarded at the discretion of the Judge. Please Note: Perpetual Trophies are not acceptable in the Perth Royal Dog Show and will not be awarded.

GENERAL SHOW REGULATIONS The Society’s General Show Regulations and Section Conditions regulate the conduct of the Show. Upon acceptance of an entry the Exhibitor is irrevocably contracted to be bound by those General Show Regulations and Section Conditions. A copy of the Society’s General Show Regulations may be obtained on application or from the website http://perthroyalshow.com.au/general-regulations. An Exhibitor who breaches any General Show Regulation or Section Condition may be disqualified, or suspended for any period, fined or otherwise penalised. The Society may publish to: a) all Royal Show Societies in Australia; b) the relevant Breed Society; and c) the body with which the exhibit is registered, or is eligible for registration, the result of any proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee in which a person has been found to have breached any General Show Regulation or Section Condition. The Society may recognise and act upon any penalty imposed by any other similar society, organisation or body in Australia on any person or exhibit. It is in the Exhibitors best interests to carefully read all conditions. INSURANCE The Owner/Exhibitor is responsible for the insurance of their exhibit whilst the exhibit is on the Society’s Showground. DAMAGES The Owner/Exhibitor shall be liable to reimburse the Society for any damages, costs, claims, expenses or liabilities incurred, or likely to be incurred, by the Society arising from the withdrawal of an exhibit. WITHDRAWAL OF EXHIBIT BY THE SOCIETY The Society may, at its sole discretion, withdraw, reject, or disqualify an exhibit. Refer to the Society's General Show Regulation 3.18. PRIZE MONEY RASWA has a policy whereby all prize money is paid by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer). Your banking details will be kept secure and can only be used by RASWA to credit your bank account. Please complete your account details on the entry form even if you have provided them previously. In accordance with the rules of the competition, failure to provide your bank details will mean that any prize money you earn will be forfeited and retained by RASWA. Prize money as stated in the schedule does not include GST. The prize money which the Society pays to successful Exhibitors ("you") depends on the information that you provide to the Society. If you confirm that you are GST registered and provide your Australian Business Number (ABN) the Society will pay the appropriate prize money plus 10% GST. The Society will provide to you a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI) within 28 days of the day you were successful at your event, detailing the GST which you will need to submit to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). If any adjustments need to be made, the Society will issue an adjustment note to you within 28 days of the adjustment. Upon entry into the competition and completion and signing of the application form, this form will become a RCTI agreement as required under (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999. Furthermore, you acknowledge your agreement to the following: • The Society will issue you a tax invoice in respect of the successful exhibit. • You are requested not to issue a tax invoice to the Society in respect to prize money received. • It will be necessary for you to notify the Society if you cease to be registered for GST; and • The Society will notify you if it ceases to satisfy any of the requirements of the determinations.

If you provide your ABN but are not registered for GST, the Society will pay the prize money as detailed in the prize schedule. If you are a business Exhibitor and do not provide your ABN to the Society, 47% tax will be deducted from your prize money under the ATO PAYG provisions. If you confirm that you are entering as part of a private recreational pursuit or hobby, the Society will pay the prize money as detailed in the prize schedule. AWARDS The Society will not be responsible for awards or prize money not received by Exhibitors after 31 December 2020. If you have not received award or prize money by 30 November 2020, please contact RASWA on (08) 6263 3100. SOCIETY’S LIABILITY The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to General Show Regulation 17, with reference to the Society’s Liability. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY All personnel engaged by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) are bound by RASWA’s Social Media Policy (https://www.perthroyalshow.com.au/social-media-policy/) and are required to use social media in a positive manner and with the best intentions. • Whether posting on a public or private page or group, please present in a suitable and respectful manner of

RASWA, Perth Royal Show and the Claremont Showground. • Be mindful of posting/discussing subjects that may inflame someone’s emotions. Please show respect for others’

opinions and be courteous always. • Do not post personal information about yourself or others, confidential or non-public information, offensive or

negative comments. If anyone is found to have made comments that are deemed unreasonable or derogatory, action will be taken by RASWA to ensure all parties are protected, and inappropriate use reprimanded. As the Society accepts no liability for loss or damage occasioned to or by any property exhibited, it is recommended that the Exhibitor arranges appropriate "all risks" insurance for their exhibit(s). PROMOTION No advertising or promotion on behalf of commercial businesses will be permitted on the Showground without the prior written consent of the Society ‘s Chief Executive Officer. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT The information provided by the Exhibitor in the application for entry is collected and used by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) to organise and conduct competitions at the Show. We may publish details such as your name, address and exhibit details in any RASWA publication or communication. Such information may also be made available to, and published by, the media. We will not disclose your information without your consent for any other purpose unless required or authorised by law. You may request access to your personal information and, if necessary, request that our records of that information be corrected by writing to the Chief Executive Officer at the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, PO Box 135, Claremont WA 6910.

GENERAL SHOW REGULATION 17. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY (Extract from the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia General Show Regulations - Revised 22 August 2007)

17.1 Exhibitor Accepts The lodgement of an Application of Entry form shall be deemed

to be acknowledgment by the Exhibitor of his or her agreement that the Society shall be under no liability for:

17.1.1 No Liability for animals or birds The loss, injury or death of any animal or birds exhibited, or

any other animal or birds, whether caused by, or attributable to, the negligence of the Society, or of its servants or Agent, or otherwise howsoever.

17.1.2 No Liability for property Any loss or damage occasioned to or by any property

exhibited, or any other property, whether caused by, or attributable to, the negligence of the Society, or of its servants or Agent, or otherwise howsoever.

17.1.3 No Liability for injury to, or the death of, Exhibitor or

general public Any injury to, or the death of, the Exhibitor or any other

Exhibitor, or any member of the general public, whether caused by, or attributable to, the negligence of the Society, or of its servants or Agent, or otherwise howsoever.

17.1.4 No Liability for contracting any disease or suffering

animals or birds Any loss or damage suffered by any Exhibitor as a result of

any disease contracted or suffered by any animals (including birds) after, or as a consequence of any animal Exhibits, or their progeny, being brought onto the Showground.

17.2 No Liability for Livestock Sales The Society and the Auctioneers of Royal Show Livestock

Sales shall be under no liability to any Owner or purchaser of livestock (whether exhibited or otherwise) entered for sale or sold at any Royal Show Livestock Sale.

17.2.1 No Liability for livestock auctioned In respect of any loss or injury to such livestock; whether such

loss or injury be caused by or be attributable to, the negligence of the Auctioneers specified in the Regulations relating to the Royal Show Livestock Sales or to the Society or any of its servants or Agents.

17.2.2 No Liability for other livestock, property, Exhibitor or

general public For any injury or damage occasioned to any other livestock or

property, or to any other Exhibitor, or to the general public, whether caused by, or attributable to, the negligence of the Auctioneers specified in the Regulations relating to the Royal Show Livestock Sales or to the Society or any of its servants or Agents.

17.2.3 No Liability for consequential loss and loss of profits For any loss or damage (including without limitation

consequential loss and loss of profits) suffered by any Owner or purchaser of livestock as a result of any disease contracted or suffered by any livestock after, or as a consequence of any livestock being entered for sale, at any Royal Show Livestock Sale.

17.3 Exhibits Sold Privately Where any animal exhibited, or any other exhibit, is sold

privately during the time of the Royal Show the vendor thereof shall indemnify the Society against all liability to the purchaser in respect of any loss, injury, disease or damage to such animal or other exhibit, whether such loss, injury, disease or damage be caused by or attributable to the negligence of the Society or any of its servants or Agents.

17.4 Accidents and Incidents Competitors, Exhibitors and Attendants must report promptly

to the Society all accidents and incidents causing or likely to cause injury to persons or damage to property.

17.5 Trade Practices Act To the extent that any matter relating to entry or remaining

upon the Showground relates to the supply of goods or services by the Society within the meaning of s. 68A of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cwlth), the Society’s liability is limited as follows:

(a) in case of goods, the replacement, repair or payment

for the replacement or repair of the goods. (b) in the case of services, the re-supply of the services or

the cost of the re-supply of the services. It shall be in the Society’s absolute discretion as to whether it

replaces, repairs or pays for replacement or repair of goods. It shall be further in the Society’s discretion as to whether it re-supplies or pays the cost of re-supply or services.

17.6 Indemnity To the maximum extent permitted by law, each Competitor and

Exhibitor must indemnify and keep indemnified the Society and its officers, employees, members and Agents from and, against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities including without limitation, consequential loss and loss of profits for which the Society is or may be become liable in respect of or arising from:

(a) loss, damage or injury to any person in connection with

the exhibit or the relevant event; (b) without limiting sub-regulation (a) loss, damage or injury

to any other exhibit or Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees, Agents, or to the property of the Society, or its members, or to the general public, caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of an exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents; and

(c) without limiting sub-regulation (a) loss, damage or injury to the exhibit, or the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees, or Agents caused or contributed by an act or omission of an exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the transportation, feeding or housing of an exhibit of the Exhibitor.

17.7 Removal of Exhibit

Without prejudice to any other provision of these Regulations, where the Society, its officers, employees, members or Agents remove an exhibit, or causes an exhibit to be removed from the Showground, the exhibit is removed or caused to be removed entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor. The person or persons removing the exhibit will be deemed to be the Agent of the Exhibitor, and his or her acts and omissions will be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the Exhibitor.

ANIMAL / LIVESTOCK OWNERS / EXHIBITORS PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (“RASWA”) has a Public Liability insurance policy in the interests of Owners / Exhibitors of Animals / Livestock exhibits entering competitions in accordance with RASWA’s General Show Regulations and Section Conditions. INSURED PARTIES: Owner(s) / Exhibitor(s) of Animal(s) / Livestock exhibit(s) upon payment of entry fee(s) and provided such Owner(s) / Exhibitor(s) comply with all requirements herein together with RASWA’s General Show Regulations and Section Conditions. Failure to comply may render the Owner(s) / Exhibitor(s) personally liable for any claims that may arise as a result of any incident to which they may have contributed. PERIOD OF INSURANCE: For the period the Animal(s) / Livestock exhibit(s) are on RASWA’s Claremont Showground, Claremont, Western Australia for the purposes of the 2019 Perth Royal Show. INSURED ACTIVITIES: All activities undertaken whilst within the confines of RASWA’s Claremont Showground, Claremont, Western Australia consistent with the (Business) Insured Parties’ Animal(s) / Livestock exhibit(s) activity. DESCRIPTION OF COVER: Insurance in respect of the Insured Parties’ liability to pay costs and compensation in respect of loss of, or damage to, third party property and death of, or injury to, third party persons caused by, and arising out of, the insured parties’ activities, all subject to RASWA’s policy terms, conditions, exclusions and warranties etc. AMOUNT OF COVER: $150,000,000 any one (1) occurrence. Excess: $10,000 each and every claim. It should be noted that the payment of the excess in the event of a claim is the responsibility of the Owner(s) /Exhibitor(s). JURISDICTION: Australia. TERRITORY: The Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia’s Showground, Claremont, Western Australia. INSURER: Lloyds of London and others as listed on policies held by RASWA.

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: The Owner(s) / Exhibitor(s) must: 1. Exercise reasonable care to maintain all premises, fittings and plant

in sound condition; 2. Take all reasonable precautions to prevent injury and damage to

persons and property; 3. Promptly comply with any request made by the Royal Agricultural

Society of WA which it may, at its sole discretion, require of Owner(s) / Exhibitor(s);

4. Give immediate notice:

a) of an incident that may give rise to a claim; or b) if in receipt of advice of a claim;

5. Not make any admission, offer or promise in connection with any

claim and must not at any time admit liability; 6. Make themselves aware of, and comply with, the policy conditions

including duty of disclosure. NOTE: 1. All enquiries are to be referred to RASWA. 2. THIS INSURANCE ONLY APPLIES TO OWNER(S) /

EXHIBITOR(S) ENTERING COMPETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RASWA’S GENERAL SHOW REGULATIONS AND SECTION CONDITIONS.

The details listed above are not comprehensive and are provided as an

outline of RASWA’s policy only. Copies of the policy are available for inspection on request at the Royal Agricultural Society of WA Administration Office, Claremont Showground, Claremont, Western Australia, during office hours.

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