F.C.I. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Racetrack Awans (Belgium)
31/8, 1 and 2/9/2018
Under auspices of: / Fédération Cynologique Internationale (F.C.I.)Société Royale Saint Hubert ( S.R.S.H.)
Organizers: / Commission Racing and Coursing Belgium (C.R.C.B.)
Club National Belge de Courses de Lévriers (C.N.B.C.L.)
Regulations: / F.C.I. Regulations for international Sighthound Races and championships directives
Location : / Racetrack Awans, rue J.L. Defrene 98, 4340 AWANS ( Belgium)
Information: /
FCI delegate: / Mr. HAAS Martin (D)
Race director: / Mr HALLEUX Philippe
Technical manager: / Mr PLANCHON Eric
Race secretary: / Mr VALVEKENS Michel
Breed schedule: / Friday August 31st at 09.00: Azawakh, Borsoi, Deerhound, Irish Wolfhound, Pharaoh,Sloughi,
Podenco, Cirneco, IG and IG sprinter
Saturday September 1st 2018 at 09.00: Magyar Agar, Saluki,Galgo and Whippet sprinter
Sunday September 2nd 2018 at 09.00: Afghan, Greyhound and Whippet
The organizers reserve the right to moved breedsto another day according to the number of entered
dogs. Teamsleaders will be informed about rescheduling at the latest 8 daysafter the closing date
Veterinary control: / Thursday from 15.00 till 17.00 for dogs competing on Friday
Friday 15 minutes after the last final till 19.00 for dogs competing on Saturday
Saturday 15 minutes after the last final till 19.00 for dogs competing on Sunday
Control measurements: / Following the veterinary control all Whippets and Italian Greyhounds that were not previously
control-measured at an FCI title event will be submitted to a controlmeasuring with a 1 cm tolerance
Opening ceremony / Thursday August 30th at 18.00
Distances: / Italian Greyhounds , Whippets and Cirneco: 344 mOther breeds: 480 m
Track & Lure: / Double U - radius 42 m - grass- endless lure with ejection in a sandbox.
Timing: / Electronic video - 6 dogs (double system).
Doping tests: / According to F.C.I. regulations §1.10
Liability: / According to F.C.I. regulations §1.11
If the Championships have to be cancelled due to force majeure, the organizer is not responsible
forrefunding the costs to competitors or teams.
Admission: / Maximum 12 dogs per coutry, per breed and sex. In addition the European Champions of 2017
can defendtheir title.
The dog's last two races before the closing date must have been accomplished without disqualification.
A disqualification between the closing date and the World Championships precludes participation
Qualification for finals: / Every dog, except for Greyhounds, must take part in a minimum of two preliminary heats, the final
Beingthe third race. For Greyhounds only one preliminary heat is compulsory, a second being
Optional. The 6 fastest times from the preliminary heats are decisive for the entry to the finals.
Entries, closing date: / August 10th, 2018 to VALVEKENS Michel,Driehoefijzerstraat115, 9190 Stekene
E-mail:
Entries can only be done by a National Organization by using the Excel file attached to this invitation.
Entry fee: / 35,00 € per dog on account IBAN: BE46001740901436 BIC: GEBABEBB not later than August 20.
Payment in cash by the teamleader is also possible on site
Prizes: / Winners F.C.I. World Championship: white presentation jacket "CHAMPION DU MONDE F.C.I. 2018"
Winners IG and Whippet sprinters: green presentation jacket "CdL Sprinter Winner racing 2018"
Special trophies for places 2 to 6. Souvenir for all participants
Camping: / Area next to the racing track. No electricity. Flat rate 45,00 € - Reservations:
Open from Wednesday August 29th till Monday September 3th, 2018.
Dogs are always kept on leash. Dog excrements are cleaned up by the handler (bags available).
Hotel accomodation: /

SCHEDULE

Thursday 30 August2018

15:00 - 17:00 / Veterinary control and registration for dogs that run on Friday
Controlmeasurement for Italian Greyhound, Italian Greyhound sprinters
17:15 - 18:00 / Meeting teamleaders
18:00 / Opening ceremony followed by gala dinner

Friday 31 August2018

08:00 - 08:30 / Meeting teamleaders
09:00 / First start
Prize rewarding ceremony after each final
15 minutes after the last prize awarding ceremony, veterinary control and registration for dogs that run on Saturday. Controlmeasurement for Whippet sprinters
18:30 / Meeting teamleaders
Party with music

Saturday 1 September2018

08:00 - 08:30 / Meeting teamleaders
09:00 / First start
Prize rewarding ceremony after each final
15 minutes after the last prize awarding ceremony, veterinary control and registration for dogs that run on Sunday
Controlmeasurement for Whippet
18:30 / Meeting teamleaders
Party with music

Sunday 2 September2018

08:00 - 08:30 / Meeting teamleaders
09:00 / First start
Prize rewarding ceremony after each final
15 minutes after the last prize rewarding ceremony: closing ceremony

Additional informations :

Muzzle obligation for all breeds.Racing jackets according to the definition in paragraph 7.2 of the FCI Regulations for sighthound races.

Reservation necessary for the gala dinner on Thursday 30 August 2018; price € 18,00.

Catering on site all day from 06:30.