What exceptions are allowed for late nominations?
A. The Futurity rules are very clear on this point – there are no exceptions. • Q. Should I send a nomination via Express Mail, Certified Mail, or Return Receipt Requested? A. This is not necessary as the postmark governs eligibility and not the date received. If you have reason to question the delivery services of the US Postal Office, you can use the online nomination option. • Q. What if I need to know if the nomination was received? A. For an online nomination, you can keep a copy of the email. For a mailed nomination, you can contact the Futurity Chairman, but this should be avoided as a standard practice. • Q. How will I know when a nomination is accepted and validated? A. A confirmation will be returned to the nominator with a bitch nomination number or a puppy nomination number. • Q. How soon can I expect to receive a confirmation? A. Mailed nominations are processed every 2 to 3 weeks and online nominations are processed every 1 to 3 weeks. Depending on when the nomination is
