Page 1 of 2 Scorekeeper Guidelines and CertificationThe USPCA is always looking for anyone interested in becoming a scorekeeper! Regional Scorekeepers who have been working behind the scenes at regional trials are encouraged to seek National Certification! Contact Lynn Howell for information and see the forms below! Please note that these will need to be submitted 60 days prior to the next national meeting or they may be held to the next meeting for approval. You will be invited to attend a national trial to novice as well. Requirements for National Scorekeeper Certification Guidelines and Requirements for Scorekeepers Application for National Scorekeeper Scorekeeper responsibilities vary from Region to Region. However, one important responsibility of the scorekeeper is to check spelling of names. With the Chief Judges help, the scorekeeper should attempt to make sure that every name, dog name and department name is spelled correctly. National Scorekeepers have a lot more responsibility during National Trials to include confidentiality until the close of trial, triple checking everything, etc. Regional and National scorekeepers should never alter, change or guess a entry made by a judge in the field. All of these should be returned to the judge who completed the scoresheet and that judge should make the appropriate alternation if needed and initial.
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