Sisu Award Program
​All tiers are 5 legs to earn:
Pre-entry only, to follow shows pre-entry schedule
​Emerald $10 to Enter 
  • One leg per trial 
  • Legs earned in a minimum of 2 sports
  • Conformation: any win over another dog
  • Performance: a Qualifying score, all levels count
​Ruby $20 to Enter
  • One leg per trial, 
  • Legs earned in a minimum of 2 sports
  • Conformation: 
    • Breed over another dog -or-
    • Group placement over another dog -or-
    • RBIS/BIS over another dog
  • Rally: 2 Qualifying Scores for 1 leg, all levels count
  • Nosework: 2 Qualifying Scores for 1 leg, all levels count 
  • Weight Pull: Must pull minimum of X times their weight:
    • Wheels Natural: 8 times
    • Wheels Artificial:10 times
    • Snow: 5 times
    • Rails: 15 times
Ultimate Sisu Dog!
  • $5 to enter
  • This is an add on, you must be entered in one of the tiers listed above
  • To earn you must:
    • Earn a qualifying score in each performance sport being offered 
    • Earn a conformation win over another dog. (All Americans exempt form this requirement but must earn 2 qualifying scores in at least one of the performance sports being offered)
    • All levels count  
  • Only offered at events with 4 or more sports being offered

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​Sapphire $30 to Enter
  • Legs earned in a minimum of 3 sports
  • Conformation: 
    • Group placement over another dog -or-
    • BIS/RBIS over another dog
  • Rally: 
    • URO1 doesn’t count 
    • Qualify in 2 levels, in same trial, for a total of 2 legs
  • Nosework: 
    • Qualify in 2 elements 
    • In Superior, Master, or Elite levels for a total of 2 legs
  • Weight Pull: 
    • B Division Only
    • Pull to 20 points -or-
    • Place over another dog in weight/division -or-
    • Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound
Diamond $40 to enter 
  • Legs earned in a minimum of 3 sports 
  • Conformation: 
    • Group placement over another dog -or-
    • BIS/RBIS over another dog
  • Rally: 
    • URO1 not included
    • Qualify in 2 levels, in the same trial, for a total of 1 leg 
  • Nosework: 
    • Qualify in 2 elements in Superior, Master, Elite levels for a total of 1 leg
  • Weight Pull: 
    • B Division Only
    • Pull to 25 points -or-
    • Place over 2 other dogs in weight/division -or-
    • Most Weight Pulled Per Body Point ​
Payment through VENMO @sisudogsportingclub 
*You are not signed up until payment has been received* 
The Sisu award may be offered at events being done in conjunction with other clubs. At these events a minimum of 1 leg must be earned at a sport hosted by Sisu. 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I enter more than one dog for the Sisu award?
A: Yes!
Q: If I sign up for the Sapphire level, but do not qualify, can I qualify for a lower level?
​A: No, you can only qualify for the level you signed up for.
Q: Can I sign up for more than one level per dog?
​A: No, 1 level per dog. However, you can add on the Ultimate Sisu Dog. 
Examples of the levels being earned:
Emerald:
Dog A entered with conformation and rally
Show 1 placed over another dog in OPEN class, Show 2 no placement, Show 3 took breed, and show 4 took a group 2 (this gave them 3 legs in confo) 
Rally they entered URO2 A and received scores of: NQ, 84, 93, and 78. (this gave them 3 legs in rally) 
They earned their 5 legs!!!
Dog B entered nose work and rally
Nosework they entered all 4 elements Novice A. They received a Q in all searches. (this gave them 8 legs more than the 5 needed but not meeting the enquired 2 sports)
Rally they entered URO3 B and received scores of: 98, 96, 100, and 97 (this gave them 4 lehs)
They earned their 5 legs in 2 sports!!

Ruby:
Dog A entered with Conformation and Nosework
2024 July Sisu Award Recipients:
Emerald:
A2Z Just Do It Wigglebutt- Nikee, Miniature American Sheherd, Owned by Natalee Yates

​Dynestar Malaia Garden Party- Ivee. Shetland Shepdog, Owned by Natalee Yates

​Ruby:
Next Generations Here For A Good Time- George, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Owned by Shelby Roering
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2025 here we come!
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