Unaffiliated Agility Competition

Limited to 150 dogs plus

Anysize & RightStart members

Annual Awards Presentation for Gundog Agility League

Sunday 25th February 2007

at

Kingswood Equestrian Centre,

near Albrighton, Staffordshire. WV7 3AH

Show Opens:7.45 am, Judges' Briefing:8.15 am

Judging Commences:8.30am

There will be no official lunch break

5 runs per dog, except Anysize.

Classes for Gundogs and ABG (Anything BUT a Gundog), all heights.

One run for Anysize dogs.

Entries and Fees for running orders to:

Gundog Agility, 19 Carisbrooke Avenue,High Wycombe, HP12 4NL

Tel: 07092 878051 (no calls after 9pm)

Email:

Entering with a Gundog - Entries accepted from:26th October 2006

Entering ABG’s only – Entries accepted from:17th November 2006

Closing date for entries:1st February 2007

(Postmark or sooner if show is full)

SHOW PROFITS WILL BE USED TO HELP DEVELOP THE WEBSITE

AND OTHER GUNDOG AGILITY ACTIVITIES IN THE FUTURE.

ACCOUNTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE.

K9 Timers - Catering available at the venue's café

Vet on call:St. George's Veterinary Group,

8 St. George's Parade, Wolverhampton. WV2 1BD

Tel 01902 425262

Schedule of Classes

Each dog may only be entered in one of the four levels below.

Qualifying date: include wins gained up to and including 1st February 2007.

Separate Awards for Gundogs (purebred dogs that belong to KC Gundog Group) and ABG (any but a purebred gundog).

Dog Height / Jump Height
Small / 350mm or under at withers / 350mm
Medium / Over 350mm & under 430mm at wither / 450mm
Large / Over 430mm at withers / 650mm
AnysizeJumpHeights
Large 450mm / Medium 350mm / Small 250mm

Classes for Purebred Gundogs and Anything BUT a purebred Gundog

*The best score of the two rounds to count.

See Flow Chart attached for grading structure

Combined Grades 12
Agility x 2*
Jumping x 2*. / Combined Grades 3 &4
Agility x 2*
Jumping x 2* / Combined Grades 5,6&7
Agility x 2*
Jumping x 2*
Steeplechase
Combined 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
This is your fifth run
This class is made up of jumps (not a spread) & pipe tunnels (not a collapsible tunnel). No Weaves or tyre. This course should be fast & flowing. / Anysize
Jumping Only
(Steeplechase style)
This class is designed for new dogs, dog recovering from injury or older dogs. This class is open to dogs that are not entered in any class other than anysize.

Awards

Rosettes to 15% in all classes.

Separate awards for Gundogs in each height as entries permit.

Separate awards for ABG’s in each height as entries permit.

Clear round rosettesin agility and jumping (not Steeplechase).

Gundog Agility Rules and Regulations

Please read all show rules carefully, as you agree to abide by them when signing the Declaration!

General Show:

  1. Gundog Agility reserves the right to refuse entries. Closing date 1st February 2007.
  2. Entries limited to 150 dogs plus Anysize. Fees £12 per dog (5 runs), £2.50 Anysize (1 run).
  3. Qualifying date; includes wins gained up to and including 1st February 2007, when deciding which level to enter. If your dog wins out after you have sent you entry, but before qualifying date, you must notify us of the change in your dogs’ level.
  4. No changes will be made to your entry after 1st February 2007.
  5. If the limit has been reached before the closing date, entries will be closed at an earlier date.
  6. Competitors must sign and date the declaration on the entry form. One form per handler.
  7. All dogs entered for competition at this show must be 18 months of age or over.
  8. Puppies under 3 months of age must not be brought to the show.
  9. Bitches in season are not allowed to compete at the show, or be mated at the venue.
  10. Height definitions as per page 2 of this Schedule. All dogs must be entered in their correct height.
  11. Competitors are responsible for ensuring that they are available for their classes.
  12. Handlers must not have with them in the ring any training aids such as toys or food.
  13. Marking of faults, including contacts, to be in line with Kennel Club rules. The judge's decision is final!
  14. Any person handling their own or any other dog in a harsh manner will be asked to leave the show.
  15. A dog will be removed from the competition if it is: so out of control that it poses a danger to people or dogs at the show; or suffering from an infectious or contagious disease, or otherwise unfit to compete.
  16. Karen Outten is the sole arbiter in respect of all matters and disputes at this event.
  17. In the unlikely event that the competition has to be cancelled, Gundog Agility reserves the right to deduct unrecoverable expenses incurred before returning entry fees.
  18. Handlers entered for competition are permitted to bring their non-competing dogs to the show. Any spectators must inform the show secretary beforehand if they intend to bring dogs to the show.
  19. All dogs are entered at their owner's risk. Whilst every care will be taken, Gundog Agility will not take responsibility for the loss, damage or injury to dogs, people or property whilst at this show.
  20. Competitors must follow the instructions of the Stewards with respect to parking and conduct within the show boundaries. Any person being abusive to our helpers will be asked to leave the show.
  21. Goods may not be sold at the venue without prior permission of the Gundog Agility.
  22. Rosettes and trophies must be collected on the day.

Venue:

  1. This is a busy equestrian centre. Keep all dogs on lead (except on exercise area or when competing).
  2. Exercise area: only ONE dog off lead per handler, and do not let dogs off lead that are not reliable around livestock! Handlers not cleaning up after their dogs will be asked to leave the show.
  3. Due to limited space at the venue, ONLY dogs entered for competition at the show may be brought inside the indoor arena. Please keep other dogs outside.

Thank-you in advance for your co-operation.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE JUDGES, RING PARTIES AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS HELPED IN ANY WAY TO ORGANISE ANDRUN THIS SHOW. THANK YOU TO FIONA HULSE FOR YOUR HELP AND ADVICE.

Directions to the Venue:

  • Leave the M54 at Junction 3 and turn south on the A41 (signposted Wolverhampton).
  • After approximately 3 miles, turn left into County Lane (brown sign with "Kingswood Equestrian Centre" on it in white at the turn).
  • Caution - narrow lane!
  • The venue is about 100 yards on the right along this lane.

Please drive very slowly into the venue, and park where indicated by our team of helpers.

Gundog Agility Unaffiliated Agility Show / Entries to:Gundog Agility,
19 Carisbrooke Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 4NL
Tel: 07092 878051
Gundog Owner Entries accepted from:26th Oct 2006
ABG only Entries accepted from: 17th Nov 2006
ENTRIES CLOSE: 1stFEB 2007 postmarked or sooner if show is full
Handler Name / Dog Name / Dog DOB / Gundog / ABG / Dog Height / Grade
Small / Medium / Large / 12 / 3 4 / 5, 6 & 7 / Anysize
Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS / TICK ONE CATERGORY / TICK ONE CATERGORY / TICK ONE CATERGORY
Handler Contact Details / Entry Fees (Cheques payable to GUNDOG AGILITY)
Name: / ______@ £12.00 / £
Address: / Anysize ______@ £2.50 / £
P&P (per household) / £ 0 . 40
TOTAL / £ . 40
Postcode: / RightStart Members - tick here
Telephone (inc std code): / Helpers Needed / Office Use:
Entered: Y/N
Mobile Number: / AM / Scribe / Caller
Email: / PM / Tickets / Poles
DECLARATION:
1) I have read and agree to abide by the competition rules. I will not bring to the show any dog that:
a) is ill with an infectious or contagious disease, or within the last 21 days has: b) been recovering from such a disease, or: c) been in contact with a dog who I know to be ill with such a disease.
2) I declare that my dogs are entered in the levels they qualify for under the rules of the competition, and that I will notify Gundog Agility of any change in levels necessary up to the qualifying date.
Your Signature: / Date: