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2026 NSBA Rulebook

Most Importantly:

SPORTSMANSHIP

105. NSBA members, non members, exhibitors, trainers, owners, owners representatives, spectators and all other persons on the show grounds or facilities of an NSBA approved event must display good sportsmanship at all times. Good sportsmanship includes, but is not limited to, the conduct of the exhibitor, owner, or agent anywhere on the show grounds. All exhibitors, owner and agents are expected to conduct themselves in appropriate manner at all times with show management, judge(s), NSBA steward, show participants or spectators. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Unsportsmanlike conduct will be defined as, but not limited to, any action of disrespect, misrepresentation, deceit or fraud or use of profanity directed to judges, show management, NSBA, NSBA Staff or personnel, NSBA members or other exhibitors or spectators. (for more see Rulebook)

106. Exhibitors, owners, agents or spectators are prohibited from contacting communicating with a judge directly regarding their placement decisions until 24 hours after the conclusion of a show, unless said contact is arranged through the ring steward or show management.