Points
- 80 points max score available (60 pts for obstacles plus 20 Send Bonus)
- Novice minimum 50 pts to earn qualifying score; Open minimum 55pts; Excellent minimum 60 pts
- Standard course time(SCT) for all levels:
- 38 sec-8 in, 35 sec-12/6 in, 32 sec-20/24/26 in
- Preferred - 41 sec-4 in, 38 sec-8/12 in, 35 sec-16/20 in
- Horn (or whistle) sounds at SCT: 1 point lost for each full second over SCT until dog completes the finish obstacle
- Finish obstacle is "live" once dog has crossed the start line
- Dogs may go to finish obstacle any time prior to the SCT if desired as part of the handlers strategy
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