There are a few changes and clarifications for 2012.

There are new entry factors - these seem to closer reflect the numbers of entries in the hunts across the country.

The American Invitational, as a qualifying traveling hunt, has moved up a grade.

To clarify , When an advertised hunts dates are changed for any reason - it must be posted on the websites atleast 30 days ahead of the hunt to count for the leaderboard.

All hunts must be up to date on their paid affiliation dues to be eligible for the leaderboard (National,Masters, and July).

Also, Hunts must use approved judges for the hunt to count for the leaderboard.


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The newest wrinkle in the scoring for this year is a BONUS POINTS system.

Hounds will be eligible for year end bonus points for traveling to other states and placing.

The complete rules for this are in the 2012 Leaderboard Rules posted above.

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Good luck in 2012.

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