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Tower Bird trophies

What are the Tower Bird trophies?

The trophies themselves are named in memory of the late Noel M (Tim) Sedgewick, the former editor in chief of The Shooting Times and Country Magazine who wrote under the pseudonym “Tower Bird”.

Awarded on a points system, there are four trophies each year given to the most successful retriever, spaniel, HPR breed and pointer or setter during the previous field trial season. Winners receive a prestigious perpetual trophy.

Entries for the 2026 Tower Bird Trophies are now closed.

Is my dog eligible to enter?

Your dog will need to meet the following criteria to be eligible to win one of the trophies:

Your dog needs to have been placed between first and fourth in either novice or open stakes during the previous field trial season.
Your dog must be less than four years old. Once the dog reaches its fourth birthday, any award/points accrued after won’t count towards the Tower Bird competition.

How do I know how many points my dog has?

Points for the Trophy Bird Trophy are calculated using the table below. Simply complete the entry form and return it. Points are awarded as follows:

POSITION	NOVICE STAKE OR ALL AGED STAKE	OPEN STAKE
POSITION	NOVICE STAKE OR ALL AGED STAKE	Spaniels, pointers or setters and HPRs	Retriever (1 day)	Retriever (2 day)
1	8	16	12	16
2	6	12	9	12
3	4	8	6	8
4	2	4	3	4