Versatile Schipperke Award Program

Celebrating Success

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS 2026 INFORMATION – AN UPDATE IS COMING SOON THAT WILL APPLY TO 2027.

This program is a way to acknowledge and recognize teams that participate in multiple events; it is a complimentary program to other SCA companion event awards such as Obedience/ Rally/ Agility Top 20. It is to encourage Schipperke owners to show off our unique breed in different activities and venues (at least one owner of record must be a SCA member in good standing).

Both the Versatile Schipperke Award (VSA) and Versatile Schipperke Excellent (VSX) awards allow teams to chart their own path – with 20 categories to choose from, you can select activities that suit your interests, aptitudes, and local availability. Within each category are “*” points – points are cumulative, but not additive within the same line. Using Category 3 as an example: Fido has achieved the Rally Novice (RN) and Rally Advanced (RA) Titles he counts 1* for RN, (as RN precedes RA) and then 2* for RA for a total of 3* for Category 3. If Fido has RN & URO1, it is still 1* as they are on the same line.

VSA requires titles or awards in three categories and a total of 7 points (stars). VSX needs 12 stars from four categories and one of those categories must be from either Category 2 (obedience), Category 3 (rally), or Category 4 (agility). Applying for the award is simple – provide an AKC, UKC or applicable title report or certificates, fill out the application (using the fillable form available on the SCA website), and email the packet to agilityschips@gmail.com or 3schipsandagirl@gmail.com. If you wish to mail hard copies, contact the committee for the address and do not send original documents.

To obtain your AKC report you need to access (or create) your account at www.akc.org add your dogs, click on Titles and Points, and then Printer Friendly Page. Print to PDF for easy attachment to your application. UKC has an online point check system https://www.ukcdogs.com/points-check scans or photos of other title certificates from other registries are also accepted.

For dogs that have achieved VSA and VSX in the same year, (Congratulations!) you can apply for only one award during the calendar year, but not both. Points never expire. Dogs may only earn one VSA and one VSX in a lifetime. Teams receiving their Versatile Schipperke or Versatile Schipperke Excellent awards will be recognized in the SCA Bulletin after National Specialty.

The VSA and VSX awards celebrate the intelligence, athleticism, and work ethic of this amazing breed, join us in recognizing your accomplishments and achievements by submitting your application.

Abbreviations of Dog Organizations
ADP =All Dogs Parkour
AKC=American Kennel Club
CKC=Canadian Kennel Club
CPE=Canine Performance Events
DMWYD=Do More with Your Dog
IDPA = International Dog Parkour Association
NACSW= National Assoc. of Canine Scent Work
NADAC=North American Dog Agility Council
NADD= North America Diving Dog
NAFA= North American Flyball Association
NASDA=North America Sport Dog Association
NATE=North America Treibball Enthusiasts
TDAA=Teacup Dog Agility Association
UKC=United Kennel Club
USDAA= United States Dog Agility Association