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Versatility Award FAQs2025-10-08T10:18:01-04:00

STCA Versatility Award Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Versatility Award Examples2025-10-07T16:24:40-04:00

Versatility Award examples:
CH+CGC or BCAT+TKN or THD+RN

Versatility Award Bronze examples:
GCHB+TKI+CGCA or DCAT+RN+Scottish Games or CD+RI+THD

Versatility Award Silver examples:
GCHB+CDX+CGCU+RI or OA+CAX+DCAT+RATN

Versatility Award Gold option 1 example:
GCHS+RA+CDX+CGC

Versatility Award Gold option 2 example:
OAJ+RATO+CAX+ATT+BCAT

I’m confused. Is there someone who can guide me in applying for an award? Can you give a few examples of qualifying titles/events for various Versatility Award levels?2025-10-07T16:23:35-04:00

Yes, you can reach out to a member of the Performance Committee at any time with questions or for guidance in completion of the application.

I am a STCA member but reside outside of the United States. My dog has earned titles in our home country. Can I submit an application for a Versatility Award based on those titles?2025-10-07T16:22:55-04:00

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My dog has participated in events/activities not listed on the Application Form. Can I submit them as qualifying activities?2025-10-07T16:22:18-04:00

Yes, you can submit a description of the event/activity and documentation of participation to the Performance Committee for consideration.

Are titles earned when my dog was handled by someone else some of the time or all of the time considered qualifying?2025-10-07T16:21:49-04:00

Yes, the award recognizes the dog’s accomplishments, regardless of the handler.

When should I submit an application for an award?2025-10-07T16:21:20-04:00

After the inaugural year (awarded in 2023) applications must be received by June 1 for the prior calendar year.

Will titles earned prior to the inception of the Versatility Award be grandfathered in?2025-10-07T16:20:50-04:00

For the inaugural year (i.e., to be awarded in 2023) the “last” qualifying title earned or qualifying activity participated in may have been in calendar years 2021 or 2022. In subsequent years the ‘last’ qualifying title earned or qualifying activity participated in must have been in the calendar year immediately preceding the application and award presentation.

Is eligibility limited to dogs owned or co-owned by STCA members?2025-10-07T16:20:20-04:00

Yes. Applicants must be members of the STCA at the time the last qualifying title is earned or the dog participated in the last qualifying event AND at the time the application is submitted, AND at the time the award is made.

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