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Approved guidelines for new 6x6 shows!

General: The 6X6 format remains experimental, is still a 'work in progress', and is subject to the following general guidelines:

Sponsoring clubs must meet the following criteria:

A. Two clubs with distinct memberships, not overlapping by more than 50%.
B. If both clubs are active producing shows, the 6X6 should be requested for one of the club dates and the other club must agree to give up their traditional date for the show season in which the 6X6 is held. (i.e., they cannot do a 6X6 with another club, then turn around and do their own 'traditional' show.)

Format
A. Maximum of 8 All Breed rings per 6x6.

Proximity:
A. Shows on the same weekend, prior weekends and subsequent weekends will be considered when discussing approval of these shows. Acceptable distance may vary from region to region. What works in larger areas will not work in smaller geographic areas. The following are recommended:

  a) no show on the same weekend within 800 miles
  b) no show on a prior weekend or subsequent weekend within 400 miles
  c) no show on a weekend 2 weeks prior or two weeks subsequent within 250 miles.

Frequency
A. Must be at least 2 weeks between each 6x6
B. No club may participate in more than 1 6x6 in a show season