Go-to-Ground

Go-To-Ground

1. Schooling or practice prior to the competition is NOT permitted. Any violation of this rule shall result in disqualification
from the Go-To-Ground competition at this trial.
2. Exhibitors are expected to pick up score sheets for their terriers at the G-T-G registration table at any CFTC event.
.3. Exhibitors are responsible to read the score sheets and class descriptions carefully, and review and abide by the
CFTC Rules for Go-To-Ground competitions.
4. A line approximately two feet from the entrance hole will be designated as the starting line. Time starts when the
terrier is released. The terrier is to be released so that all four of the terrier's feet are on the ground before crossing the
starting line. Any violation of this rule, accidental or intentional, shall result in disqualification of the terrier from the class
in which the violation occurs. No entry fees will be refunded.
5. After the terrier is released, the handler shall remain next to the entrance hole. Once the terrier has entered, the
handler may not block the entrance hole by standing in it or in any other manner. Commands and encouragement may
be given. The Judge will signal to the exhibitor to pick up the terrier at the completion of their work.
6. The Judge signals the release of the terrier. Do not release your terrier until the Judge signals. Any violation of this
rule, accidental or intentional, shall result in disqualification of the terrier from the class in which the violation occurs. No
entry fee will be refunded
.7. Terriers, puppies and adults, registered or non-registered, which have previously scored 100% in the Novice Class at
another CFTC Trial or fun match.
8. Any puppy achieving 100% in the Open Puppy Class is eligible to compete in the Puppy Championship Class at future
trials. A puppy is not allowed to enter both Open Puppy and Puppy Championship classes at the same trial. A puppy
achieving 100% in the Open Puppy Class is eligible to apply for a Trial Certificate when the terrier is registered .
9. Terriers, 1 year old or older, registered or non-registered, which have previously scored 100% in the Open Class, may
continue to compete in the Open Adult Class until they receive their Trial Certificate.10. A terrier achieving 100% in the
Open Adult Class is eligible to apply for a Trial Certificate. They may not show in the CCW class until the Trial Certificate
has been applied for and issued.
11. Once a terrier has recieved his trial certificate and submits three more 100% scoresheets in a CCW class they will
recieve a CCW from the CFTC. This terrier must then compete only in the CCW class from here.

CCW= Certificate of Continuous Work
This will be obtained only after the terrier has qualifed for their trial certificate and have earned three more 100%
scoresheets with a good or better working score, reaching the quarry within twenty seconds and not leaving the earth.