FCI EUROPEAN COURSING CHAMPIONSHIP
23, 24 and 25 July 2010
Organisation: Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Organiser:Société Centrale Canine – C.N.U.L
Coursing Club des Lévriers de Bourgogne
FCI Delegate:M. ALLEMANN, Switzerland
Head of Coursing:Christian MARTIN, France
Type of coursing:FCI European Championship, international coursing meeting with the award of a CACIL (Attention: hounds running for the CACIL must fulfil certain conditions)
Lieu:CHARDONNAY (71700) France.
Schedule by breed:If there is any change to the breed schedule, the country federations will be informed.
Friday 23.07.2010: Borzoi, Deerhound, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Chart Polski, Magyar Agar, Galgo Espanola
Saturday 24.07.2010: Afghan, Azawakh, Saluki
Sunday 25.07.2010: Whippet, Italian Greyhounds, Sloughi as well as the Mediterranean sighthound breeds in Group 5: Cirneco de l'Etna, Podenco Ibicenco, Podenco Canario, Pharaoh Hound. The breeds in Group 5 may participate but cannot race for the CACIL.
Start of racing:08h00
Veterinary check:06h00-07h30
For hounds running on Friday, also Thursday evening, 16h00 – 18h00.
For hounds running on Saturday, also Friday evening, 17h00 – 19h00.
For hounds running on Sunday, also Saturday evening, 17h00 – 19h00.
Race Distances:400 - 700 m for small breeds,
700 -1000 m for all other breeds
Natural field. Course recommended only for hounds which are fit and well-trained.
Drive:Artificial rabbit on a cord around pulleys
Rules:FCI coursing rules (applicable since January 1st 2007)
Doping:In accordance with FCI rules and French national directives.
Entry fees:€30,00 per hound, payable by the team leaders during their meeting on Thursday July 22nd 2010.
Entries:Entries may only be submitted via the dog clubs/sighthound commissions of the countries concerned. Entries must contain the following information: Name of the hound; Breed; Sex; Date of birth; Tattoo or microchip No; Coursing licence No, Pedigree Noand the owner's full name and address
Indicate (yes/no) if the hound can run for the CACIL.
The officials of the dog club/sighthound commissions of the countries concerned should submit their list of participants (MS Excel document) by email to:
Mme Rivet Véronique
Chemin de Theurey 71150 Fontaines France
Entries close:June 20th 2010 (in our possession)
Information:
CCLB: LE BIOLAY 01990 RELEVANT
04 .74.55.13.04 / 06.21.41.58.79 / 06.13.39.62.87
Admission:A maximum of 6 sighthounds per country, per breed, per sex. European Champions from the previous year may take part in addition to the allocation.
If there are fewer than six competitors for any breed at the start, not title can be awarded. Nonetheless, under extenuating circumstances, the CdL delegate, in agreement with the judges, may award the prize.
If there are fewer than four competitors for any breed at the start, the FCI championship for this breedwill not be awarded.
The last two coursing meetings before entries close must be completed without disqualification. A disqualification between the closure of entries and the Championship excludes any participation.
Muzzles:In France, it is obligatory for all breeds, except Italian Greyhounds, to wear muzzles when racing.
Prizes:A red racing blanket for the winner ("Championnat d’Europe de Coursing FCI") and finalists prizes for places 2 to 6. Each entrant also receives a souvenir gift.
Entries for judges:In the form of a special list, submitted at the same time as the list of hounds. The information required for judges includes: name, address, telephone number, e-mail address.
Veterinary adviceTo enter France, each hound must be identifiable (microchip or legible tattoo) and have a valid rabies vaccination.
ResponsibilityIn accordance with article No 1.11 of the FCI sporting regulations, neither the organisers nor officials bear any responsibility for accidents to owners, hounds or officials. The same applies to hounds who break free. Hound owners are responsible for any acts their hounds commit as a result of this during the Championship.
Camping:There are places available for caravans, mobile homes, and tents near the coursing ground. Toilets and water will be provided. Electricity is not supplied. Places must be booked at least thirty days before the start of the Championship. First arrivals are permitted from Wednesday July 21st at midday. Latest departures time is midday on Monday July 26th. Camping fees are EUR 20 no matter how many days are required.
Booking obligatory through Guy and Françoise
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Catering on site by a caterer in a tents, full meals or individual dishes, drinks, entertainment, etc.
For any other information about accommodation (hotels, camping sites, etc.) or catering, please visit the CCLB website under the heading "championnat d’europe"
Itinerary:
From the North (PARIS)A6 Motorway: Tournus exit,
follow for “MACON” on the N6
After about 7 kms, turn right towards UCHIZY / CHARDONNAY
From the South (LYON) A6 or A40 Motorway: MACON Nord exit
follow for CHALON sur SAONE on the N6
After about 20 kms, turn left towards UCHIZY/Chardonnay
In CHARDONNAY, at the junction in front of the town hall, turn left, then drive for 800m to get to the parking and camping grounds.
GPS 4°51'14.14" East 46°30'31.30" North