World Championship Committee

QUALIFYING FOR WORLD COMPETITION

For the year 2002, any USA member who is also a member in good standing with a USA club is eligible to compete for a place on the World or FCI Team. This competition is open only to German Shepherd Dogs. Please read the rules and instructions printed in the magazine. All candidates must send their completed paperwork to the USA Office with a postmark no later than March 17, 2002.

The selection process involves taking an average of the candidate's two highest scores from three eligible trials: The USA Nationals (from 2001), the German Shepherd Dog Championship, and the North American and FH Championship. The seven highest qualifiers will be selected as members of the 2002 USA World Team, with the seventh member serving as alternate and Assistant Team Captain. The next highest qualifiers in line will be selected to participate in the FCI Championship, the actual number to be determined by the AWDF. Any vacancies on either team will be filled by using the average scores of the remaining candidates. All selections are subject to the review and approval of the Committee.

Steve Robinson
WCC Chairman

2002 WORLD TEAM

The USA Team to the 2002 WUSV World Championship, to be held in Steyr, Austria, is officially in place.  The selection is based on an average of the two best scores from each of the three major national events.  Below, listed in order, are the handlers and their dogs who will be representing us:  

1) Thomas Vollrath and Nykos vom Grysycos                   290.5

2) Gary Hanrahan and Harry von der Grube Waldecke     290.5

3) Dean Calderon and Rex von Karthago                           289.5

4) Greg Bennett and Troy vom Hause Welz                       289.0

5) Cathy Jobe and Cliff vom Wildenburger Land                288.5

6) Phil Safriet and Sarec von Haus Antverpa                     287.5

7) Vicki Keller and Bara Radhol CS                                 285.0

Team Captain: David Puzzo   FAX # 804-239-8262

The seventh place handler will serve as alternate for the Team and will show if, for any reason, one of the top six dog/handler teams is unable to participate.  This position is also assigned the role of Assistant Team Captain during the event.  

                                 FCI  PARTICIPATION

The next four dog/handler teams will be eligible to compete for the AWDF at the FCI World Championship to be held in Baunatal, Germany.  The AWDF makes the final decision as to how many USA teams (German Shepherd Dogs) they wish to select.  These teams, in order of placement, are:  

 8)  Tim Cruser and Unionjack van't Leefdaalhof                  287.0  

 9)  T. Floyd and Ikke v. 'T Heukske                             281.5

10) Craig Lanham and Don v. Adelrik                          281.0

11) Mary Allen and Gillo z Jancitto Dvora                    280.0  

The next alternate in line is Lisa Jacquin/Jork v.h. Keeliehof with 279.5 

Two of USA's best dog handler teams have already been selected for the FCI team by virtue of their 1 – 2 placings at the AWDF Championship. They are: 

Martin Vollrath and  Racker vom Enztal

Dean Calderon and Rex von Karthago  

USA offers the heartiest of congratulations to these handlers and applauds them for their hard work and perseverance. 
We wish them all great success!!  

The World Championship Committee

 

United Schutzhund Clubs of America
2001 WUSV Team Announcement

Due to the tragic events of September 11th, the United Schutzhund Clubs of America WUSV team members have chosen to remain at home with their families during this troubling time and will not be competing at this year’s championship in Maribor. 

With the impending action of the United States government and the unknown factors faced with traveling abroad during such action makes travel to Europe simply not practical.

We all understand the effort and sacrifice that each team member makes to achieve a placement on the WUSV team and the difficulty faced in this unanimous decision.

The United Schutzhund Clubs of America supports the decision of its team and wishes the WUSV, and our sports friends from around the world the best of luck at this event. 

We look forward to seeing you all next year at the 2002 WUSV Championship in Austria.

Michael A. Hamilton

President - United Schutzhund Clubs of America

2001 WUSV Championship
Maribor, Slovenia

OFFICIAL WUSV CHAMPIONSHIP LINK

  • Racker vom Enztal & Martin Vollrath
     

  • Sarec vom Haus Antverpa & Philip Safriet

  • Troy vom Hause Welz & Greg Bennett

  • Iwo von Grenzganger & Gary Hanrahan

  • Rex von Karthargo & Dean Calderon

     

  • Dante Traho & Debra Zappia

  • Alternate: Ikke v Heukske & T. Floyd
     

  • Team Captain: David Puzzo   FAX # 804-239-8262