Celtic 500" Rules

CELTIC 500" REQUIREMENTS & RULES

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

The Corgi Races will be approximately 100-feet in length (which is longer than the advertised 500” which was a punny marketing ploy but not a long enough track – LOL) and will be held on the Renewal by Anderson Speedway at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds during the Saline Celtic Festival on Saturday, July 8
Participating canines must be a corgi or corgi mix. If a mix, the dog must exhibit the physical characteristics of its corgi parent, not its long-legged parent. The Celtic 500” reserves the right to disqualify any dog that does not meet this guideline.
There are no weight restrictions.
Please confirm that your corgi(s) are current on their RABIES, BORDATELLA, LEPTOSPIROSIS and DISTEMPER vaccinations before arriving at the Festival.
Each participating corgi will need to bring two humans. Humans must be able to carry and/or catch the corgi.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times when not in the race area.
You will be responsible for cleaning up after your dog. Doo-doo bags will not be provided.
Dogs must be socialized with other dogs and people.
All owners must remove their dog and leave the event if their dog acts aggressively towards people or dogs, poses a safety risk to others, or appears to be unhealthy.
Remember this is for FUN! While there are prizes to be won, unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
The total number of heats are dependent on the number of entries. Heats will be assigned in advance, and racers will receive an email prior race day with your heat assignment. First place for each heat will move on to a final championship heat.
All corgis and their humans (whether racing or not) will have access to the Corgi Pits located at the north end of Building E. There's a cool concrete floor, bowls of water and cool shade. It has suggested having a kiddie pool available for the corgis to cool down in the pits, which might happen, so maybe bring a corgi towel with you.

THE RULES

One human will carry the racer to the starting line. The other human (owner must bring a second person) will stand at the finish line and catch the racing corgi.
Only participating dogs are allowed on the track.
The individual on the finish line may encourage the dog to run to them in any way that they wish (i.e. wave a toy, call the dog) but cannot cross the line or move toward the dog in any way. No lights, laser pointers, or items thrown down the track will be allowed. NO FOOD/TREATS ALLOWED.
Humans at the finish line can use toys or verbal encouragement to coax their corgis across the finish line.
Humans are not allowed to throw a toy, treat, ball, etc. across the finish line to coax their corgi.
Humans are not allowed to physically push their corgi across the start line.

*Racing tip* Whoever retrieves the dog at the finish line must stand back 4-5 feet to allow your dog to cross. If you stand too close to the finish line your dog will slow down and not cross in time.

No excessive noisemakers (i.e. whistles, horns) are permitted.
Any dog not at the start line at the appointed time will be disqualified from competing in the race.
The dog may also be disqualified if the dog’s name is called and the dog is not in the holding area.
Judges will determine the final finish. All decisions of the judges shall be final.