Eligibility, points and recognition

Points & Awards

A clear home for qualification rules, award categories and annual ASCFTC honors.

Eligibility at a glance

How to qualify

1

Enter member club trials

Compete at field trials hosted by ASCFTC member clubs during the current season.

2

Place at two trials

Dogs and handlers must compete in and place in at least two ASCFTC member club trials.

3

Earn the right points

Open points come from open stakes. Amateur points are earned in amateur stakes.

Season standings

2026-2027 Points

Points and standing will be posted here as the 2026-2027 field trial season gets underway.

Annual recognition

Horseback award categories

Year-end awards recognize outstanding dogs and handlers competing in ASCFTC member club trials.

01Open Shooting Dog of the Year
02Open Derby of the Year
03Amateur Shooting Dog of the Year
04Amateur Derby of the Year
05Amateur Puppy of the Year
06Open Handler of the Year
07Amateur Handler of the Year

Horseback & walking stakes

The awards listed above are for horseback stakes. Separate walking awards may be presented when enough opportunities are available throughout the season and qualification requirements are met. Each member club decides which stakes it offers.

Special annual honors

Recognizing service and sportsmanship.

One annual inductee

ASCFTC Hall of Fame

Honoring lasting contributions to South Carolina’s field trial community.

One annual recipient

H. Cooper Black Sportsman of the Year

Recognizing the spirit of sportsmanship that strengthens our association.