Hey Arne,
So it would technically be possible to point out of Pre-Elite, while still not earning enough points in Regular.
We changed it because we were having an issue where folks were basically getting multiple NATCH's in every class except for Regular, and then staying in Open Regular so that they could enter Pre-Elite. So we just needed a way to keep Pre-Elite a little more true to it's original intention.
But like you've found, it does open up a bit of a tough situation in regards to where you can qualify to enter.
The good news is that we never really fill to the point where we have to turn anyone away, especially since we started with two rings. So we're usually pretty lenient in letting dogs in if they can show they have the skills. So you can just send an email and we can look into your point history, and if it looks like you would do alright in Elite then we would let you enter that way.
My opinion is that the qualifications should just go away in general, and the best dogs show up and the best dog that week wins. But people like being able to say they qualified so I doubt that'll ever happen
