Vote Against the Champion class being introduced

We did not have sufficient information to make an informed decision

This will be the end of exhibitors showing multiple dogs and will kill of entries in regional areas which are already declining.

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Definitely unwise to make these changes at present

I vote against

Stop the introduction of the Champion class. It is not the answer for our shows

Will kill shows even more

Champion class is not the solution, mmaybe a jun champion title.

The whole survey has been appallingly handled and it cannot be supposed that members support any changes.

Stop the introduction of Champion Class

2 months ago Featured

Badly worded and executed. Introduction will see further reduction in exhibit numbers possibly leading to smaller regional clubs becoming financially insecure or resulting in their demise.

I do not support a Champion class or a Supreme champion class

Entries will suffer significantly

I was one of the members who never received an email, so was not able to vote.

There are numerous reasons to NOT introduce this champion class.

2 months ago Featured

I put my heart and soul into supporting the dog show community and I’m terrified that this champion class will completely destroy dog shows I am all for positive change, but there is nothing positive about this class being introduced

This class should be an additional class. The Champion class should not replace Australian Bred, Open nor Intermediate. The survey was poorly worded and biased and as it was promoted as a survey the findings should not be found that people voted on it. If want to have people officially vote then have it sent out and be counted by AEC. Dog show clubs are struggling to survive and this is a death knell for them.

So many things wrong with how the survey was conducted. Sent without notice via an unrecognised email address led to many discarding or deleting the email amidst security concerns. No lead in time. The only discussion had was on the online forum of Facebook - not at all acceptable. An incredibly poorly worded proposal without enough explanation. This should never have gone to members in the way that it did. The vote was close and not enough margin to warrant this huge change.

More info is needed to make a more informed decision.

I think that the champion class is a stupid idea that will reward mediocrity and drive away competitors thus another nail in the dogs showing events.