Challenge Trophy Guidelines (May 2003)

1. The donation should be made by an ACA member in good standing or in memory of a deceased ACA member who was in good standing.

2. The trophy can only be offered as a memorial.

3. Trophies must be individually approved by the board. In the event of unusual requests or extenuating circumstances the board retains the right to grant special approval beyond circumstances described by these guidelines.

4. Donated trophies must be made of a durable material.

5. No trophy will be accepted if it would not pass airline baggage regulations.

6. The trophy shall remain in the possession of the Challenge Trophy Committee or designated ACA representative until it is retired or permanently won as specified by the terms of the donor.

7. A certificate or plaque with the club logo and the winner's class and date will be offered as a trophy replacement for the yearly winners to keep. The owner will be responsible for having the dog's name inscribed on this if they so choose.

8. In addition to the trophy, the donor will contribute a custom made hard plastic or Styrofoam packing insulator, and a shipping/storage crate for the trophy.

9. The donor will also contribute $150 into an established trust fund for the ongoing care of the trophy. This cost will be used to help cover maintenance of the trophy, cost of the yearly trophy replacement, and engraving the names of the winners each year on the trophy until the trophy is permanently won.

10. The donors of the existing trophies will be given the option to bring their trophy up to date, and to follow these recommended guidelines. If past trophies are damaged past a reasonable point of repair, the CTC, at the approval of the board, has the right to remove them until sufficient corrections are made. 

For Questions - contact the Challenge Trophy Chair