Qualifying results, placings and titles

Keep fields separate

Store the published score, qualification status, placing, class and round independently. Do not turn a first place into a qualifying pass unless the source explicitly supports both.

Confirm title claims

A title may require multiple results and an application or authority confirmation. Preserve the original wording and verify the awarded title rather than calculating it from incomplete results.

Using this reference

Use this explanation to understand the term in context. For an entry decision or disputed result, check the current rules and the original event documentation; a glossary cannot replace the authority’s decision.

An example of the distinction

A team can place ahead of others yet fail to meet a qualifying requirement, depending on the rules. Conversely, multiple teams may qualify even though only one places first. Show qualification and placing in separate columns so readers do not need to infer one from the other.

Sources & further reading

References for this guide. Rules and services can change; check the responsible organisation for current details.

• Dogs Australia — rules and regulations (opens in a new tab)

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