Space Coast Police K-9 Competition Rules and Regulations:

  • All K9 teams must be pre-registered with the Space Coast Police K9 Competition to participate in the events. Competition will be limited to the first 30 pre-registered teams.

  • All K9 teams will compete in normal working attire and equipment to include: Duty uniform, body armor, duty belt. No weapon or ammunition during obstacle event. Simunition will be provided. Civilian Competitors may wear shirt representing training organization and should dress in normal training attire.

  • K9 can wear whatever equipment is used to deploy during normal deployment (i.e. E-collar, pinch collar etc.).

  • A pre-determined competition running order will be posted before the start of the competition. Any adjustment to the running order may only be approved by the lead judge.

  • All K9 teams will park in the designated parking area located on the southwest side of the stadium. An event staff member will be at the Shipping/Receiving entrance to guide you. This parking area will be secured with no public access. (ONLY K9 HANLDER AND K9’S ALLOWED. NO FAMILY MEMBERS OR NON-EVENT PERSONNEL)

  • There will be several competition judges, including the lead judge. The judges will be identified by long sleeve shirts. All judges will be current or former K9 handlers.

  • There will also be a safety officer responsible for the simunition portion of the event. The safety officer will be identified by red long sleeve shirt.

  • Penalties will be assessed as described in the event/obstacle description. Should there be any discrepancies in the scoring the Lead Judge will have the final decision.

  • This is a timed event. K9 team with the fastest time, including additional time due to penalties (if applicable) will win. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded on the obstacle course. Only 1st place will be awarded for Hardest Hitting Dog and Fastest Dog. In the event of a tie, the fastest time, or the hardest bite will be used to break the tie.

  • In the event of a tie, the competitor without penalties or with the fewest penalties, will be awarded the win.

  • Prior to the designated start time, K9 teams will report to the safety officer located at the staging area with no firearm and no ammunition. K9 Handler will receive simunition gun and magazine loaded with simunition paint marking rounds.

  • K9 team will report to starting line with K9 at heel and attached to the lead. Once the “All Clear” is given, teams can begin when they are ready. The clock will begin when they go through the first set of timing poles and the clock stops when they go through second set of timing poles.

  • ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES UNLESS RUNNING THE COURSE (PRACTICE OR COMPETITION) AND PLAN ON RUNNING THE COURSE OFF LEAD. FIELD COORDINATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY COMPETITOR NOT IN CONTROL OF THEIR DOG.

  • All canines must be on leash or in kennel in secure location, or safely secured and monitored in temperature controlled vehicle when not competing.

  • CANINES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM SEATING AREA, OR ON THE MAIN CONCOURSE AND SHOULD NOT BE IN PUBLIC AREAS! NO EXCEPTIONS! HANDLERS WHO VIOLATE THIS RULE WILL BE REMOVED.

  • Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is providing event security.