Kitson Trophy
The Kitson Trophy is the only annual award made by the Northern Newfoundland Club which recognises combined achievements in the show ring and in working disciplines. It reflects the contributions and commitments of the late Brian Kitson in all Newfoundland activities.
Dedication
“I was delighted to donate a trophy in Memory of my beloved Brian.
I bought Brian his first Newfoundland in 1970 from May Roberts of the Harlingen affix. Caesar was a Landseer and was an excellent choice of dog for us with three children. We found The Newfoundland Club the same year. In 1970 there was only showing and Ragley Water Tests that we could do with Caesar. Brian was over the moon when Caesar was overall winner at Ragley and his name is on the trophy, Harlingen Cabot.
Over the years we wanted a Northern Club and Brian and I were founder members of the Northern Newfoundland Club. Brian and other members formed Canis Major Water Group and this has evolved into carting as well.
Brian became Club President at a very difficult time for the club and until his untimely death in 2005 was extremely proud to do so.
Brian judged Championship shows and all levels in water and draught work. The Newfoundland breed was his life and this trophy is awarded to the Newfoundland who takes part in all these elements.”
Ann Kitson
Points System
Showing
| ALL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS | BREED CLUB AND ALL BREED OPEN SHOWS |
|---|---|
| 1st = 5 points | 1st = 3 points |
| 2nd = 4 points | 2nd = 3 points |
| 3rd = 3 points | 3rd = 1 point |
| 4th = 2 points | |
| 5th = 1 point | |
| BOB = 5 points | BOB = 3 points |
| CC = 4 points | RBIB/BOS = 2 points |
| Res CC = 3 points | |
| GROUP PLACINGS AT ALL BREED OPEN SHOWS OR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS | |
| G1 = 4 points, G2 = 3 points, G3 = 2 points, G4 = 1 point | |
| UK CHAMPION TITLE | |
| Making the dog or bitch a Champion = 10 points | |
Working
| WATER TEST PASSES | DRAUGHT TEST PASSES |
|---|---|
| Section A = 2 points | Beginners Level = 2 points |
| Section B = 4 points | Level 1 = 4 points |
| Section C = 5 points | Level 2 = 5 points |
| Section D = 6 points | Level 3 = 6 points |
| Section E = 8 points | Level4 = 8 points |
| MULTI-PASS CERTIFICATE | |
| Section B to E = 10 points | Level 2 to 4 = 10 points |
Rules
- The trophy is open to all NNC members
- The trophy will be awarded at the NNC AGM
- Points will be accrued from AGM to AGM
- Working points can be gained from any tests, water or draught, which uses the same rules and regulations as the NNC
- Where a dog has been entered in more than one section in one day, only the points from the highest test will qualify for the trophy, e.g. where a dog has entered B, C, D and E in one test weekend, passes B and E on one day and C and D on the following day, only the points for E from the first day and D from the second day will count towards the trophy. This does not apply to Draught as only one level can be entered per day,(see Draught regulations)
- Showing points can be gained from any KC licensed show
- Points must be submitted at least seven (7) days before the NNC AGM
- The committee of the Northern Newfoundland Club reserve the right to alter the criteria for this trophy, any alterations will be published on the web site
- A minimum of six points to be gained in each discipline
