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Nosework Forms & Rules


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Incentives for Judges!

Easier than ever to become a Nosework Judge! (PDF)

Nosework Event Forms

UKC Nosework Limit Calculator (Excel)

Trial Report (PDF)

Judges Book: Element Trial (PDF)

Judges Book: Handler Discrimination (PDF)

Trial Score Sheet (PDF)

Nosework Match Forms

Judges Book: Match Novice-Elite (PDF)

Judges Book: Match Handler Discrimination (PDF)

Judges Book: Nosework Element Match (PDF)

UKC Show Operations Forms

Exhibitor Entry Forms

Conformation Entry Form (PDF)

Performance Entry Form (PDF)

Coursing Entry Form

Nosework Entry (PDF)

Junior Entry Form (PDF)

Exhibitor Miscellaneous

Points Record (PDF)

Title Issue Application (PDF)

UKC Nosework Nomination Form: Hall of Fame: Dog with a Disability (PDF)

Judge Forms

Conformation Judge Application (PDF)

Performance Judge Application (PDF)

Application for Nosework Judge (PDF)

Lure Operator Application (PDF)

Limited Coursing Aptitude Judge Approval Application Form (PDF)

SPOT Evaluator Application (PDF)

Request for Regular/Senior Status (PDF)

Steward Volunteer Form (PDF)

Canine Glossary: Anatomy Terms & Color Patterns

UKC Nosework Education Points: Shadowing a Judge (PDF)

UKC Nosework Education Points: Assisting Form (PDF)

Apprentice Forms

Agility Apprentice Form (PDF)

Conformation Apprentice Checklist Log (PDF)

Nosework Judge Apprentice Form (PDF)

Conformation Apprentice Form (PDF)

Conformation Apprentice Group Record (PDF)

Obedience Apprentice Form

Rally Obedience Apprentice form (PDF)

Dock Jumping Apprentice Form (PDF)

Lure Coursing & Precision Coursing Apprenticeship Form (PDF)

Lure Coursing Judge Apprentice Form (PDF)

Weight Pull Judge Apprentice Form (PDF)

Belgian Shepherd Dog Judge Apprentice Form (PDF)

New Clubs

New Club Application (PDF)

National Association Application (PDF)

UKC Club Bylaws (PDF)

Club Membership List (PDF)

Club Event Planning

Event Weekend-Number Date Table (PDF)

Licensed Event Scheduling Request (PDF)

Non-Licensed Match Application (PDF)

Application for UKC Online Event Entry Service - All-Breed Sports (PDF)

Club Miscellaneous

Club Officers Change Form (PDF)

Sample Judge's Contract (PDF)

SPOT Checklist (PDF)

Club Event Paperwork

Guidelines for Paperwork Prep & Submission (PDF)

Total Dog Report (PDF)

Total Junior Report (PDF)

Disqualified for Attacking (PDF)

Misconduct Complaint Form (PDF)

Misconduct Hearing Procedure Form (PDF)

Class or Entry Correction (PDF)

Performance Event Junior Participation (PDF)

Junior Membership Application (PDF)

2020 Nosework Rules

Download the 2020 UKC Nosework Rulebook (PDF).

Purchase a printed copy of the 2020 UKC Nosework Rulebook

UKC Nosework Rulebook

Nosework Trial Manual

Download the UKC Nosework Trial Manual (PDF)

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Official UKC Rules For All-Breed Events & Misconduct

Effective January 1, 2019. Revised January 1, 2022®

UKC Rules For All-Breed Events and Misconduct & Discipline Guidelines

Download the Official UKC Rules For All-Breed Events & Misconduct(PDF)

Purchase a printed copy of the Official Rules For All-Breed Events And Misconduct & Discipline Guidelines