All-Breedcoursing Ability Tests

ALL PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE 6:00 PM, Wed March 14, 2018
Mail to the Test Secretary at 3508 Morris Ave S Renton, WA 98055

Tacoma Polo Field, Roy, WA
29125 8th Ave S, Roy, WA

ALL-BREEDCOURSING ABILITY TESTS

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Event # 2018184302

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Event #2018184303

ENTRIES

ENTRY FEES:
Pre-Test:...... $22.00
Pre-Test, Second and additional entries per household:..$20.00
Day of Test: ...... $25.00
AKC Junior Handlers discounted entry Pre-Test $12, Day of $15
Juniors must have an AKC junior handler number to qualify
EACH TEST IS LIMITED TO 50 DOGS, ENTER EARLY.
PRE-ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY MAIL.
DAY OF ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE POSTED DEADLINE.
NO PHONE, FAX, OR E-MAIL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NO LATE, INCOMPLETE, UNSIGNED, UNPAID OR CONDITIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
Permission has been granted by The AmericanKennel Club for the holding of this event underAmerican Kennel Club Rules and regulations.
James Crowley, Secretary

EVERGREEN BASENJI CLUB OFFICERS

President...... Mike Montgomery

Vice President...... Jordan Reed

Treasurer...... MaryEllen Chaffin

Recording Secretary...... James Johannes

Board Members...... Suzanne Pintar, Natalie Scherwin

JUDGES AND ASSIGNMENTS

Saturday CAT Tests...... Erin Naylor

Washington

Sunday CAT Tests...... Justin Dannenberg

California

FIELD COMMITTEE

Chairman...... Sarah Smith-Falkner

Secretary...... Brenda Phillips

3508 Morris Ave S. Renton, WA 98055

Huntmaster...... Andrea Stone, Mary Ellen Chaffin

Lure Operators...... Jeff Falkner and Mike Montgomery

Inspection ...... Judy Lange

SCHEDULE

CAT TRIAL HOURS / 8:00 am until complete
DAY-OF-TRIAL ENTRIES CLOSE / 8:30 AM
INSPECTION, ROLL CALL AND EXHIBITOR BRIEFING BEGINS / 8:30 AM
8:30 AM

INSPECTION: All dogs will be inspected for soundness prior to running each event. All bitches will be checked for being in-season. INSPECTION MAY NOT BEGIN PRIOR TO PUBLISHED TRIAL HOURS.

ROLLING INSPECTION AND EXHIBITOR BRIEFING: A briefing for exhibitors will be held prior to running the CAT test. For efficiency and to accommodate conflicts a rolling schedule may implemented. Exhibitors should check in and advise the Test Chair of conflicts.

COURSING ABILITY TESTS

ELIGIBLE BREEDS & REGISTRY

Open to all dogs at least 12 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the FSS program, dogs with PAL numbers or dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program. Females in season may not enter. A dog may enter only once per event. (An event is defined by an event number.) Dogs requiring registry in Canine Partners must be spayed or neutered and are subject to a separate registration fee of $19.00 for AKC.

TESTS & TITLES

For complete rules and requirements,
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C.A.T. Titles: Three titles will be awarded for dogs that pass the Coursing Ability Test the required number of times. These are suffix title that will appear on a dog’s pedigree with a higher-level title superseding a lower level of title.

Coursing Ability (CA) – Awarded to a dog that passes the Coursing Ability Test 3 times under at least two different judges.
Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA) – Dog passes the CAT 10 times.
Coursing Ability Excellent (CAX) – Dog passes the CAT 25 times.

What must a dog do to pass the C.A.T? The coursing Ability Test (C.A.T.) is a pass/fail. During a Test the dog runs the course once without other dogs. Because safety is of the utmost importance, the C.A.T. takes into consideration the individual dog pursuing qualification and therefore has two different course lengths to accommodate the type and size of the entrant. In either case, dogs will chase a lure made of plastic strips.

Dogs Less Than 12” Tall & “Flat Faced” Dogs: Any entrant that is less than 12” tall at the withers and /or brachycephalic shall run a 300-yard course with turns no more acute than 90 degrees. Veterans may run 200 yards at the owner’s request. For a 300-yard course, a dog must complete the test in less than 1 ½ minutes

Dogs More Than 12” Tall: Any entrant that is taller than 12” at the withers and not brachycephalic shall run a 600-yard course (or as close to 600 yard as possible) with turns no more acute than 90 degrees. Veterans may run 400 yards at the owners request. For a 600-yard course, a dog must complete the test in less than 2 minutes. If there is a question which course a dog should run, the judge will decide.

In order to pass, the dog must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption within the maximum amount of time for the course length.

The judge keeps the official time and decides the merits of the dog’s performance.

RIBBONS & PRIZES

Orange flat ribbon for successful completion of CAT Test.
EBC will also offer a “New Title” rosette for any dog finishing a title.

GENERAL RULES

All entries must be one year of age or older on the day of thetest.
Each entry will be examined and may be measured with a wicket atinspection. Inspection shall take place prior to any form of wrappingbeing applied to the dog. In the opinion of the inspection committee,any entry found to be lame, unfit to compete, or a female in season,shall not be allowed to enter and entry fees shall be refunded.
The club recommends that dogs run “naked” without collars or harnesses, however a close fitting flat collar is permissible. Muzzles areallowed. No pinch collars, and no electronic training collars ordevices are allowed. The club recommends using a plain collar andlead on the grounds, and we discourage the use of flexi leads for safety reasons.
Electric continuous loop machines will be used. Lures consist ofwhite plastic bags.
The field committee reserves the right to alter the course plan asrequired by weather and/or field conditions on the day of the trial.
Dogs are expected to be aroused and excited in the presence of the lure, but handlers must be able to control their dogs for everyone’s safety or they shall be refunded their entry and not allowed to run. Additionally, the field committee reserves the right to bar known aggressive dogsfrom the event site.
There will be a $5 fine assessed for any loose dog not taking part inthe course in progress (per AKC). The following actions may result ina fine and/or being excused from the event: exhibitingunsportsmanlike conduct, not picking up after one’s dog, or litteringin any area of the event.
NO ONE is allowed on the field without the express permission ofthe Field Chairman, except the appointed Field Committee.
There is NO SMOKING in the following areas: In and around the Paddock tent, in and around the Secretary's tent, and nowhere on the field itself. .

Directions to Site

There are 2 entrances to the Tacoma Polo Fields.

We recommend the Primary Tacoma Polo Club Entrance at 29125 8th Ave S, Roy, WA:

From the North: From I-5 take exit #127 and go East on Hwy 512 toward Puyallup.

Take the Pacific Ave. exit (Hwy 7) and turn right / South.
Go South on Pacific Ave. (aka HWY 7) approx. 5 miles to the Roy "Y" and bear right on WA-507/Spanaway McKenna Hwy. (if you see WalMart on the left you have gone too far)
Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto 8th Ave S. Continue another 5.2 miles through JBLM property.
Just after crossing 288th St S (flashing Yellow light)., turn left into the entrance to the Polo Field on a dirt road marked 29125. Follow dirt road to field.

From the South: Take I-5 exit 88A (Tenino exit) and go East on Old HWY 99 / Tenino Grand Mound Rd SW to Yelm.

In Yelm, Turn right onto E Yelm Ave / WA-507 and follow to McKenna.
In McKenna, Turn right onto Hwy 702E /352nd St.
Go 5.3 miles to the flashing yellow light and turn left on 8th Ave S.

Go approx. 3.5 miles. The Roy Polo Field is down a dirt road in the trees on the right, just before the 288th St. intersection, and marked 29125. Follow dirt road to field.

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM

Club:
Evergreen Basenji Club / Date:
March 17, 2018 / Event #
2018184302
Location:
Polo Fields, Roy Washington / Event type
Test
Class:
CAT test / Breed: / I Enclose Entry fees in the amount of : $
Breeder:
/ Reg. No:
/ Sex:
/ Date of Birth:
AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No. Foreign No. & list country
Full Name of Dog:
/ Call Name:
Sire:
Dam:
Actual Owner(s):
Owner’s Address:
City: State: Zip:
Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any at Trial:
AKC Junior Handler # Junior’s D.O.B.
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website:
AGREEMENT
I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
Signature of Owner or his
Agent duly authorized to make the entry:
Telephone: / E-mail Address:

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM

Club:
Evergreen Basenji Club / Date:
March 18, 2017 / Event #
2018184303
Location:
Polo Fields, Roy Washington / Event type
Test
Class:
CAT test / Breed: / I Enclose Entry fees in the amount of : $
Breeder:
/ Reg. No:
/ Sex:
/ Date of Birth:
AKC No. AKC Litter No. ILP No. Foreign No. & list country
Full Name of Dog:
/ Call Name:
Sire:
Dam:
Actual Owner(s):
Owner’s Address:
City: State: Zip:
Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any at Trial:
AKC Junior Handler # Junior’s D.O.B.
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website:
AGREEMENT
I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry. I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this trial, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this trial, and entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents superintendents or event secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless form any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
Signature of Owner or his
Agent duly authorized to make the entry:
Telephone: / E-mail Address:

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB LURE COURSING ENTRY FORM