The current edition of USDAA Official Rules & Regulations is dated January 1, 2004. The rule book is published and updated for amendments, if any, every two to three years. Any updates or amendments to this edition are listed below:

• Click HERE for a review of amendments since the last publication date.

A new rule book, with integration of amendments since 2004, will be published in 2008.

An easy-to-read synopsis of each section of the rules and regulations can be accessed by clicking on a link below. The complete, official text is also available in the Forms & Documents Library.

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• Certification Programs
  To learn more about what program is right for you, whether interested in regional or local competition in your own community, competing as a junior handler, or getting involved in the national or international spotlight.
• Tournaments
  If you are interested in going for the gold. Learn how competitors test their skills in head-to-head competition in one or more of USDAA’s three annual tournament series.
• Obstacle Requirements
  If you want to see what obstacles are required for competition or to check their construction specifications.
• Performance Standards
  If you need a quick reference to standards of competition.
• Scoring Methods
  If you want to learn about methods of scoring for different classes.
• Class Descriptions
  If you want to learn more about different classes of competition.
• Regulations eBook
  If you want to see the actual text of the official USDAA^® Rules & Regulations.