USRC Team Competition

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American Team to the IFR World Championships:

The IFR World Championship is a Rottweiler only SchH3 or IPO3 event. The championships run on a previously determined schedule. The United States Rottweiler Club is the US representative to the IFR Congress and as such the USRC determines the make up of the team. USRC members interested in competing at the IFR should contact the USRC Schutzhund Committee at schutzhund@usrconline.org for more information.

AWDF IPO Championships and Breed Club Challenge:

The AWDF Championship offers IPO1, IPO2 and IPO3 level competition. This is a threefold competition – individual, breed club and preparation and selection of the AWDF’s team to the FCI Championships. USRC members interested in competing at the AWDF Championships should contact a member of the Schutzhund Committee by January 1^st of the trial year. The handler and owner must be USRC members and the dog must be registered with the USRC. The handler and owner are fully responsible for all trial costs including lodging and transportation. Partial reimbursement of the USRC Team entry fees is possible.

AWDF Team to the FCI IPO World Championships:

The AWDF annually sends a team to compete at the FCI IPO World Championships. Highest score selects the team with more weight given to scores earned at national championships. The same year’s AWDF Champion and Vice Champion are automatically on the team as long as they fulfill all the requirements. To qualify for the AWDF team to the FCI Championships the handler and owner must be USRC members, the dog must be registered with the USRC and an FCI recognized organization (for example AKC or ADRK). The scores submitted for consideration must be earned in the 18 months prior to the entry deadline, at least one score must be earned in the United States and all scores should preferably be achieved with the same handler as declaring for the team. USRC members interested in declaring for the FCI IPO World Championships should contact a member of the Schutzhund Committee prior to May 1^st of the trial year. The handler and owner are fully responsible for all trial costs including lodging and transportation. The AWDF supplies a team uniform and covers the entry fees.

AWDF Team to the FCI FH2 World Championships:

The AWDF annually sends a team to compete at the FCI FH2 World Championships. Highest score selects the team with more weight given to scores earned at national or regional championships. To qualify for the AWDF team to the FCI FH2 Championships the handler and owner must be USRC members, the dog must be registered with the USRC and an FCI recognized organization (for example AKC or ADRK). The scores submitted for consideration must be earned in the 18 months prior to the entry deadline, at least one score must be earned in the United States and all scores should preferably be achieved with the same handler as declaring for the team. The FCI FH2 World Championship consists of three FH2 tracks run over four days. The trial typically takes place in March or April of each year. USRC members interested in declaring for the FCI FH2 World Championships should contact a member of the Schutzhund Committee prior to December 1^st of the year prior to the trial. The handler and owner are fully responsible for all trial costs including lodging and transportation. The AWDF covers the entry fees.