Change of Position

Applies to: RH – F, FL, T, L, MT, W; Level V
Points: 15 p

Testing Area

• F, FL, T, MT: table, 100×100 cm, height 60 cm
• L: snow block, natural elevation, or table (100×100 cm, 60 cm)
• W: surfboard or paddle board also permitted

Permitted AC/VC

• 1 AC and/or VC to jump up and stay
• 1 AC and/or VC for each position (Sit / Down / Stand)
• 1 AC or VC for the recall
• 1 AC or VC for GS

Execution

1. RDT assumes GS 10 steps from the table.
2. DH sends D with AC/VC to jump onto the table.
3. D jumps without hesitation and remains.
4. At TJ instruction to proceed: DH decides the sequence of positions: Sit / Down / Stand (any order).
5. DH stays at the starting position; no free choice to move beside the table is prescribed. The general rule penalises leaving position without permission.
6. After all positions, at the judge’s instruction: DH recalls D with 1 AC or VC. D comes and sits in front. GS ends exercise.

Evaluation — Faults

• Position not shown, wrong, or D does not remain in place after mounting:
  • F, FL, T, L, MT: −4 points per fault
  • W: −3 points per fault
• D jumps off table prematurely → Insufficient for the exercise (not automatically zero)
• Hesitant mounting
• Slow recall
• Mistakes in front-sit and GS ending

Sources

FCI/IRO 2025, §3.3.8. Binding IRO guideline, approved 25 August 2026.