East Coast Sighthound Association
Sprinter
The 100m Dash
The purpose of the CKC Sprinter event is to provide all dogs, purebred and non-purebreds, and their owners an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can participate. This is a timed event. Dogs run singly. The dog’s time to complete the 100 meter dash is converted into KPH. Dogs earn points based on their handicapped speed. Titles are awarded when a dog has accumulated a given number of points.
How It's Set
Sprinter is a timed event. A moving lure must be offered to all dogs as incentive to run the distance. However, other means may also be used. As long as there is no physical assistance, these may include, but are not limited to recall or retrieving an object thrown at the finish line by the catcher.
Because the Sprinter Test is a timed event, there is no judge. The starter or the Lure Operator has control of the track.
The starter is in charge of all dogs and handlers on the track, and shall ensure handlers understand safe release and retrieval procedures, and that the lure is properly positioned.
The Starter or the Lure Operator checks that the timers are ready. The Starter or the Lure Operator then checks with the Starter or Lure Operator to ensure that the handler and dog are ready.
Once the lure begins to move the Starter shouts ‘Tally-Ho’ and the timer begins when the dogs cross the electronic timer line.
