AXSTANE AGILITY CLUB
Open Agility Show
SCHEDULE OF 24 & 25 CLASS OPEN AGILITY TESTS
(Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulation H & H1)
SATURDAY 16th & SUNDAY 17th JUNE 2007
At
Orsett Show Ground, Rectory Road, Orsett, Essex.
SHOW OPENS 7.30AM / BRIEFING 8.15AM / JUDGING 8.30AMSPONSORED BY
AGILITY AID Easter Celebration
Orsett Stores, Naturally Dogs and Dogs & Co.
Per class : £2.40 ISS, £2.60 postal entryPairs : £4.80 ISS, £5.20 postal
Not for Competition Free.
Camping: £15. / ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE: Friday 4th May 2007
Entries to:
Axstane Agility Club,
c/o Agility Aid, 1 Nursery Close, Tonbridge, Kent TN10 4JH
Entry enquiries to 0870 7661958 (1pm-6pm)
Guarantors to the Kennel Club:
Hon. Chairman: Ms L Armour 84 Tormount Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1QB
Hon. Secretary: Mrs M Wates 48 Miskin Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 2LS
Hon. Treasurer: Mr R Wagner 19 Oulton Way, Carpenders Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 5EJ.
Show Secretary: Ms J Wagner, 48 Lincolns Field, Epping, Essex, CM16 5DZ.
Tel: 01992 560849 (before 9pm please). Email Janet Wagner c/o
Show Manager: Mr T Martin
Vet on Call: WYLIE & PARTNERS, 196 HALL LANE, UPMINSTER ESSEX TEL: 01708 251200
HOT & COLD REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ALL DAY
CAMPING LIMITED TO 220 UNITS – STRICTLY NO ENTRY BEFORE 4.00PM ON FRIDAY 15TH JUNE.
DIRECTIONS
Leave the M25 at J30-31 (southbound) or J30 (northbound). Follow the A13 towards Southend / Tilbury. After 5 miles leave the A13 at junction signed A128 to Brentwood. At roundabout take 5th exit signposted A1013 Grays/Blackshots Leisure Centre. Follow road for 400 yards take 1st turning on right into Rectory Rd (signposted Orsett Hospital) pass over A13 and entrance to the showground is on the right.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Clubs, Judges and other individuals who have kindly given up their valuable time to ensure that our show is a success and also to our Sponsors – Eukanuba, Agility Aid, Premier, Easter Celebration and Orsett Stores Naturally Dogs and Dogs & Co.
Schedule of classes
*Dogs may enter a maximum of 3 classes per day excluding pairs and helpers classes. Dogs entered in too many classes will be removed from the higher
non-Qualifier class(es)*
Class No. / SATURDAY CLASSES / SATURDAY JUDGES1 / Eukanuba Mini Circular KO (Small Combined 1 to 7). Special / Arthur Rodgers/Roy Napper
2a / Eukanuba Mini/Mixi Pairs (Small/Medium Combined 1 to 7) Special / Roy Napper
2b / Eukanuba Mini/Mixi Pairs (Small/Large Combined 1 to 7) Special / Roy Napper
3 / Eukanuba Mini Agility Challenge
(Small Combined 1 to 7) / Arthur Rodgers
4 / Small Jumping (Combined 1 & 2) / John Leslie
5 / Small Jumping (Combined 1 to 5) / Wendy Osborne
6 / Small Agility (Combined 1 to 5) / Jackie Meader
7 / Small Jumping (Combined 3 to 7) / Emily Barnes
8 / Medium Jumping (Combined 1 & 2) / John Leslie
9 / Medium Jumping (Combined 1 to 5) / Wendy Osborne
10 / Medium Agility
(Combined 1 to 5) / Jackie Meader
11 / Medium Agility (Combined 3 to 7) / Andy Longley
12 / Medium Jumping (Combined 6 to 7) / Emily Barnes
13 / Kennel Club Olympia Medium Agility Stakes supported by Premier Agility Equipment (Combined 1 to 7) / Arthur Rodgers
14 / Large Jumping (Combined 1 & 2) / John Leslie
15 / Large Agility (Combined 1 & 2) / Hazel Butler
16 / Large Jumping (Combined 1 to 3) / Hazel Butler
17 / Naturally Dogs Large Agility (Grade 3) / Andy Longley
18 / Large Jumping (Combined 3 & 4) / Hazel Butler
19 / Large Agility (Grade 4) / Jackie Meader
20 / Large Jumping (Combined 4 & 5) / Wendy Osborne
21 / Orsett Stores Large Agility (Grade 5) / Andy Longley
22 / Large Jumping (Combined 5 to 7) / Hilary Crew
23 / Large Agility (Combined 6 & 7) / Arthur Rogers
24 / Large Jumping (Combined 6 to 7) / Hilary Crew
Class No. / SUNDAY CLASSES / SUNDAY JUDGES
25 / Small Agility (Combined 1 & 2) / Carlos Longueira-Barr
26 / Small Jumping (Combined 1 to 5) / Heidi Totesaut
27 / Small Agility (Combined 1 to 5) / Lin Bergan
28 / Small Jumping (Combined 3 to 7) / Liz Saggers
29 / Small Agility (Combined 6 & 7) / Alan Lewell
30 / Small Jumping (Combined 6 & 7) / Peter van Dongen
31 / Medium Agility (Combined 1 & 2) / Carlos Longueira-Barr
32 / Medium Jumping (Combined 1 to 5) / Heidi Totesaut
33 / Medium Agility (Combined 1 to 5) / Lin Bergan
34 / Medium Jumping (Combined 3 to 7) / Liz Saggers
35 / Medium Agility (Combined 6 & 7) / Alan Lewell
36 / Medium Jumping (Combined 6 & 7) / Peter van Dongen
37 / Large ‘Grandad Jumping Bean Agility’ (Combined 1 & 2) / Carlos Longueira-Barr
38 / Large Jumping (Combined 1 & 2) / Tamzin Grimes
39 / Large Agility (Combined 1 to 3) / Suzanne Morrison
40 / Large Jumping (Grade 3) / Heidi Totesaut
41 / Large Agility (Combined 3 & 4) / Lin Bergan
42 / Large Jumping (Grade 4) / Sarah MacNeil
43 / Large Agility (Combined 4 & 5) / Keith Williams
44 / Dogs Co. Large Jumping (Grade 5) / Liz Saggers
45 / Large Agility (Combined 5 to 7) / Keith Williams
46 / Large Jumping (Combined 6 & 7) / Sarah MacNeil
47 / Special Large Celebration Gamblers Stakes (Combined 6 & 7) / Alan Lewell
48 / Special Agility Aid Allsorts Jumping (no weaves) (Combined 1 to 7)
48a) Jump heights will be 25cms
48b) Jump heights will be 35cms
48c) Jump heights will be 45cms
The handler may choose which height is best for their dog, regardless of their dog’s size, by stating a, b or c on their entry form. / Tamzin Grimes
49 / Special Axstane Memorial Helpers Jumping (Combined 1 to 7)
49a) – Large dogs
49b) – Medium dogs
49c) – Small dogs / Tamzin Grimes
Reserve Judges: Jill Spurr Sue Julian Tony Warren
Pay on the day and/or a practice ring may be held if time and weather permits
*Dogs may enter a maximum of 3 classes per day excluding pairs and helpers classes. Dogs entered in too many classes will be removed from the higher
non-Qualifier class(es)*
Judges subject to change should circumstances dictate.
ELIGIBILITY & DEFINITION OF CLASSES
In accordance with KC Rules, large dogs who have not competed before 1st January 2006 & ALL Small & Medium dogs must have been officially measured before competing at a KC licensed Agility show.
SMALL CLASSES: Only open to dogs which measure 35cm or less at the withers. Jump heights will be 35cm.
MEDIUM CLASSES: Only open to dogs which measure over 35cm but 43cm or under at the withers. Jump heights will be 45cm.
LARGE CLASSES: Only open to dogs which measure over 43cm at the withers. Jump heights will be 65 cm.
Grade 1 (Elementary) For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1, (Elementary) are not eligible for this class.
Grade 2 (Starters) For owners, handlers or dogs which havequalified out of Grade 1 but have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters) are not eligible for this class.
Grade 3 (Graduate)Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7.
Grade 4 (Novice) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7.
Grade 5 (Intermediate) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 or elected to progress on points from Grade 4 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7.
Grade 6 (Senior) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7.
Grade 7 (Advanced) Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows. 2 first places must be gained in Agility (not jumping) Classes.
MEMORIAL CLASS: Open to all that have agreed to help at the show by prearrangement (and have helped), either as ring parties or individually entered on the entry form. Open to all sizes of dog. All entry fees will be donated to charity.
AGILITY AID ALLSORTS: (Jumping). See later.
EUKANUBA MINI AGILITY CHALLENGE
RULES
This is a competition consisting of eight heats of agility. It is open to mini dogs, known as small dogs, who measure 35cm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers and will be a combined class of grades 1 to 7.
Competitors will score 20 points for 1st place down to 1 point for 20th place. Points will be accumulated over all eight heats and the 20 dogs with the most points will qualify for the final.
In the event of a tie, leading to more than 20 dogs being in qualifying positions, the dog/s considered most consistent overall will then qualify.
Competitors may enter as many dogs as they like in the heats but can only qualify a maximum of two dogs for the final.
The final consists of two rounds of agility competitions known as Part 1 and Part 2. The winner of the Challenge will be the dog and handler with the least combined faults in the fastest combined time calculated over the two rounds of the final.
The competition will be held under K.C. rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entering the competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these.
K.C. standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum height/length stated for small dogs.
If a qualified handler or dog is unable/unfit to attend the final, reserves will be taken from dog/s with the highest number of points from the heats who has not qualified.
AWARDS
Rosettes will be provided to 20th place with trophies and a 3kg bag of Eukanuba Performance to 3rd. Clear round rosettes will also be provided.
EUKANUBA MINI/MIXI PAIRS CHALLENGE
RULES
This is a competition consisting of eight heats of jumping. It is a relay competition with a baton change taking place either in a box or behind a line at the judges discretion. The competition is open to mini dogs, known as small dogs, partnering either a midi dog (medium dog) or a maxi dog (large dog) and will be a combined class of grades 1 to 7.
Points will be awarded to the pair, which consists of the same two handlers and dog combinations. Points are not transferable between different pair combinations.
Pairs will score 15 points for 1st place down to 1 point for 15th place. Points will be accumulated over all eight heats and the 15 pairs with the most points will go through to the final.
Handlers with more than one dog may enter in more than one pair. However, they may only qualify a maximum of two dogs for the final. The pairs with the most points attained first will qualify for the final. No surrogate handlers will be allowed in the final.
The winner of the Mini/Mixi Pairs Challenge will be the pair with the fastest time with the least faults.
The competition is open to two dogs with separate handlers. One dog must be a mini (small) dog, 35cm or under at the withers, the partner can be either a midi (medium) dog, over 35cm but 43cm or under at the withers, or a maxi (large) dog, over 43cm in height.
Should a qualified dog or handler within a pair be unable/unfit to enter the final, reserves will be taken from the pair with the highest points who have not qualified.
The competition will be held under K.C. rules and regulations for Agility and any handler entering the competition will be deemed to abide by these rules and regulations.
K.C. standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size set at the maximum height for each category.
The competition will involve a change of height of the obstacles being jumped by the midi/maxi dogs at one stage during the class. The judge will decide which height of jump to start with and will announce the change of height when relevant. It is the competitors responsibility to be available accordingly. The course will be walked by everyone before the beginning of the class.
AWARDS
Rosettes will be provided to 15th place with trophies and a 3kg bag of Eukanuba Performance to 3rd. Clear round rosettes will also be provided.
EUKANUBA MINI CIRCULAR KNOCK-OUT
RULES
There will be eight heats of the Mini Circular Knock-out and the first four places in each will qualify for the final. The competition is open to mini dogs, known as small dogs, measuring 35cm or under at the withers and will be a combined class of grades 1 to 7.
A draw will be made for each heat.
Competitors may enter more than one dog for each heat but may only qualify one dog for the final. Their first dog to qualify will be invited to the final. Once qualified a handler may not enter any further heats.