ENTRIES OPEN: TUESDAY, MAR. 27,2018at 8:00 a.m.
At 125 Hope Rd., Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008
Entries Received Prior to OPENING DATE will not be accepted. No hand deliveries in the first 24 hours after opening date and time. Hand deliveries are allowed after that 24-hour period.
Please write “WKC” on the OUTSIDE of your envelope
ENTRIES CLOSE: TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018at 6 p.m.
Method of Entry is First Received
Envelopes/transactions cannot have entries for more than the (10) dogs maximum.
Premium List for Event #s: Fri: 2018125112 Sat: 2018125107 Sun: 201825108
The Wilmington Kennel Club
(American Kennel Club Member AGILITY TRIAL)
FRIDAY-SATURDAYSUNDAY
MAY 11-12-13, 2018
Dogs listed with AKC Canine Partners ARE eligible to compete at this trial
NEW Trial Location:Get Rev’d Agility Training Center
312 Middle Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 350RUNS PER DAY
Friday is Ex/Mas ONLY
Show HoursFri:8:00am – 7:00pm Sat & Sun: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Trial will be held INDOORSon Agility Grass Pro padded Astroturf (from Germany)
rain or shine - Ring Size 78’ x 125’
Judging will commence no earlier than 7:30 am each day
Trial Secretary Services by: FAST TIMES, Inc.
This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event.
/ CertificationPermission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC Rules and Regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary
OFFICERS OF WILMINGTON KENNEL CLUB 2018
President...... Pat Pawley, 628 Clinton Dr., Bear, DE 19701
Vice President...... Nancy Brock, 1102 Brantin Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803
Treasurer...... Lisa Leonzio 428 Rock Church Rd, Elkton MD 21921
Secretary...Pat Bagger, 207 West Pembrey Dr., Wilmington, DE 19803
Delegate..Candace Mogavero, 33 Green Ridge Rd., Newark, DE 19711
BOARD MEMBERS
Betsy Helm, Douglas Holloway, Mike Leonzio, Sondra Waldecker, Robin Finerty, Erin Guerke
EVENT COMMITTEE
Flossie Barczewski, Peggy Carras, Jennifer McConnell, Debbie Moore, Sonni Waldecker, Lisa Wilkinson, Kathy Wise, Pat Bagger, Barry Doohan, Kristen Wade, Kim Petri
Other Trial Positions
Chairman...... Flossie Barczewski, 811 W. 28th St., Wilmington, DE 19802
...... hone 302-740-6473
Secretary...... Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
...... phone: 732-603-1143 fax: 888-521-1706
Volunteer Coordinator……….……Kim Petri, 137 Kenmark Rd, Newark, DE 19713
…………………………………..………phone: 302-584-8633 email:
Veterinarian (On Call)
Veterinary Specialty Center, 290 Churchman's Road, New Castle, DE 19720 302-322-6933.
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.
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SPECIAL REMINDER ABOUT OVERNIGHTS:
All Overnights must be sent NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Please remember to make sure you check the box, sign, and
if Express Mail - WRITE IN BIG LETTERS on both sides
"NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED".
The Post Office will not even attempt delivery of any overnight that requires a signature and will return them marked "Refused”.
Information contained in this premium takes precedence over information from any other publication.
JUDGES
Dawn Glaser-Falk: 32270 HELIUM ST NW, PRINCETON, MN 55371
(DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ORDER CLASSES WILL BE RUN)
A, B, & P classes will run together. ELECTRONIC TIMING WILL BE USED IN ALL RINGS.
FRIDAY Ex/Mas Only 24C-4”FAST
Prem STD
Ex/Mas STD
Prem JWW
Ex/Mas JWW
SATURDAY 4-24C”
JWW(Ex/Mas-Open-Novice)
Fast(Ex/Mas-Open-Novice)
Standard(Premier-Ex/Mas-Open-Novice)
SUNDAY 24C-4”
Fast (Ex/Mas-Open-Novice)
T2B
Standard (Ex/Mas-Open-Novice)
JWW (Premier-Ex/Mas-Open-Novice)
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Results posted on the FAST TIMES website are for qualifying runs only. Emails are sent to all exhibitors. Results forall exhibitors are posted at the trial and will be posted on our website after the conclusion of the trial. Be sure to pick up your yellow scoresheet if you keep a record of all of your dog's results.
Please write “WKC” on the OUTSIDE of your envelope
MAKE ALL CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS payable to
FAST TIMES
Entry Fee $26for the first entry of a dog; $16.00 for each additional entry of same dog per day.
(Includes a $3.50 AKC recording for first run and $3.00 for each additional run)
Envelopes/transactions cannot have entries for more than the (10) dogs maximum.
OPENING DATETUES.,8:00 a.m. MAR. 27,2018at 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Trial is LIMITED to 350 runs per day.
CLOSING DATE for entries TUES.,6:00 PM, APR. 24, 2018, after which entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules and in Chapter 1, Section 13 of the AKC Agility Trial Rules and Regulations.
MAIL ALL ENTRIES to WKC, c/o Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008.
*Emailed or faxed entrieswillPOSSIBLY be accepted within the last 48 hours before the trial closes if run limits have not been reached. Please email us for more information and availability, but do not rely on this method.
REFUNDS: There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date in the event a dog and/or handler are injured, absent, or dismissed from competition, regardless of the reason for such dismissal. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Refunds are allowed if requested before the closing date. Refunds after closing date for bitches in season only. There is a $5.00 processing fee for ANY refund check that is written. No refunds for overpayments $10 or less.
Bitches in season:
Bitches in season are not eligible to participate in agility trials. Entry fees will be refunded less a $5.00 processing fee.
To receive a refund NOTIFICATION MUST be given to the trial secretary PRIOR TO THE START OF JUDGING on the first day the bitch is entered. Written verification from a veterinarian is also REQUIREDmust be RECEIVED with a copy of the dog’s final confirmation no later than 48 hrs after the end of the trial. Please scan & email these documents or send them via fax to 888-521-1706.
Remember- make sure your entry form is complete & payment correct. Payment can be either check, money order or Fast Times Gift Certificates.
We Cannot Accept Cash
ROUTES TO SHOW
Get Rev'd Agility Training Center
312 Middle Rd. Elkton, MD 21921
Most GPS will find us without a problem, as will Google maps or Mapquest.
From NJ/Northern DE/Philly: From RT 95S (travelling from the north): Exit onto RT 273 West in Newark, DE. Stay to the right on exit ramp to travel west. At end of ramp, move over one lane (right lane is turn only). Follow RT 273W 3.3 miles. You will pass a Wawa on the left before the intersection you need to turn right at. (10th traffic light). Get into right turn lane.Turn right onto Kirkwood Highway and get immediately into the left turning lane.Take next left at light onto E. Cleveland Ave. Stay in left lane. Drive 1.2 miles to intersection with RT 273. Get into right lane (5th light).Turn right onto RT 273 West. (you can follow signs and stay on RT 273 through town, but traffic is often slow through there, easier to bypass it) Follow RT 273 W for 8 miles into Maryland. Middle Rd. will be the next road on the left after you pass Wesley’s Restaurant (on left). Turn left onto Middle Rd. Building will be about .8 miles on your left.
Can take RT95 into MD forfewer lights and back roads, but will have to pay a toll.
From South/DC Area: take 95Ninto Maryland. Take exit 100 for MD-272. Turn Left at the light off the ramp. Travel 1.6 mi and turn Right onto Warburton Rd (just after the covered bridge). After 3.1 miles you will come to a stop sign. Go straight at the first stop sign (only a 2-way stop), and you'll come immediately to a 2nd stop sign (a 4-way). Turn Left here onto Middle Rd. We are located .8 mi on the Right.
From North/Exton area: take RT 30 W to RT 10 S. Exit RT 10 onto RT 1 South. Exit onto RT 272. Turn left at end of ramp.Follow RT 272 South past the Wawa and Herr's factory. Turn RT when RT 272 also turns to stay on it. At traffic light, turn left onto RT 273 East(Telegraph Rd.). Turn right onto Middle Rd.and follow.8 mile to building on left.
EQUIPMENT
The equipment for this event is being provided by Get Rev’d Agility.
OBSTACLES
Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
No food will be available for purchase onsite. There are several local places that will deliver or you can bring your own.
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
Rich Knecht Photography, 1328 Anthony Wayne Dr., Wayne, PA 19087 610-647-0514
Please write “WKC” on the OUTSIDE of your envelope
HOTELS
motel courtesies to observe
We are counting on you to be on your best behavior in order to maintain the working relationship with our motels and campgrounds. Our hard-earned reputation, as well as our ability to continue hosting trials, is certainly on the line and dependent on YOUR cooperation. We follow up on any complaints from motel owners or guests, so please report any issues to us.
Double-check on rates & charges. Call to confirm your reservation a few days before arriving.
Of course, as is standard agility procedure, all handlers/owners will pick up after their dogs. Please bag and dispose of dog waste properly.
Please cover the motel’s bedding with a sheet or blanket from home, whether or not you think your dog will get on the bed.
Don’t EVER leave dogs unattended. Take them with you when you go out for dinner. Even the best of dogs can get carried away in a motel room without you present.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Newark-Elkton, 304 Belle Hill Road, Elkton, MD 21921 410-620-9494 No pet fee.
Days Inn Elkton, 311 Belle Hill Rd Elkton, MD 21921...... (410)392-5010
($10/night pet fee)
Motel 6 Elkton, 223 Belle Hill Rd, Elkton MD, 21921………………..(410) 392-5020
no pet fee
Red Roof Inn, 1119 South College Ave Newark, DE 19711...... (937) 328-1778
It is expected of each Exhibitor that all rules of the hotels and motels are followed.
CAMPGROUNDS / RV INFORMATION
Camping is available at Lums Pond State Park. Toll Free 877-987-2757. Reservations must be made through the park office.Limited full hookups (electric, water and sewer) are available so please reserve early.
There will be NO RV parking onsite.
PRIZES
FIRST PLACE...... Blue Rosette
SECOND PLACE...... Red Rosette
THIRD PLACE...... Yellow Rosette
FOURTH PLACE...... White Rosette
QUALIFYING...... Dark Green Ribbon
NEW TITLE ROSETTES and MACH/PACH BARS provided
MX, MXJ, MXF, PAX and MACH/PACH Title rosettes will also be provided by Fast Times
CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
Class / Levels Offered in Standard, JWW, T2BFAST Classes (if offered)Regular / Novice A & B, Open, Ex, Master & Premier
Preferred / Novice P, Open P, ExP, Master P & Premier P
Please see the AKC Regulations for Agility Trials for current class descriptions. Dogs must be entered only in Regular Classes or Preferred Classes with no crossover between them allowed at the same set of trials.
HEIGHT DIVISIONS
Regular / Preferred / Height at WithersHandlers may opt to run their dog in a higher height division. / Handlers must run their dog in their proper eligible height. / Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division.
8” / 4” / For dogs 11 inches and under at the withers
12” / 8” / For dogs 14 inches and under at the withers
16” / 12” / For dogs 18 inches and under at the withers
20” / 16” / For dogs 22 inches and under at the withers
24” / 20” / For dogs over 22 inches at the withersONLY
24C” / n/a / Dogs who measure into the 8” through 20” regular jump height divisions may opt to enter the 24-choice height division at their owner’s discretion. Dogs who measure into the 24” regular jump height division may not enter 24-choice.
Data Entry and Changes to your Information
Data entry mistakes happen. That is why we ask everyone to READ their preliminary confirmation and mailed final confirmation. For the majority of entries, dog and owner/handler information remains the same. However, if you have a:
New email address
New Titles
New Handler
New address and phone
New jump height
(including jump height changes from trial to trial. For example, dog jumps 20" at one trial, then 24C" in the next trial.)
HighlightingANY of these changes on entry forms would be especially helpful so that these changes can be updated in our database. Then, please review your confirmations carefully to ensure that your requested changes have been made.
****trial regulations for exhibitors***
RETURNED CHECKS do not constitute a valid entry fee. A charge of $25.00 will be made for each returned check.
FAX, TELEPHONE AND UNSIGNED ENTRIES cannot be accepted.
ENTRIES NOT ON OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORMS OR PHOTOCOPIES OF ENTRY FORMS without the Agreement and Rules attached to the Official AKC Entry Form are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES will not be accepted.
NO ENTRY SHALL BE MADE AND NO ENTRY SHALL BE ACCEPTED, WHICH SPECIFIES ANY CONDITIONS AS TO ITS ACCEPTANCE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES will be made as soon as trial closes or limits are reached. Acknowledgment of entries will include confirmation notices.
ENTRY FEES shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management, it is impossible to open or to complete the match, no refund of entry fees will be made.
ERRORS ON ENTRY BLANKS-Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, and no entry fee will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after trial has closed.
CONSULT FINAL CONFIRMATION FOR TIME OF JUDGING.
WALK-THRUS. No umbrellas allowed during walkthrus.
JUDGES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WAIT FOR DOGS. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required.
TRIAL COMMITTEE will use due care and diligence for the welfare of dogs and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for, nor assume any liability in the event of an accident or misfortune to either dogs or exhibitors participating in this show.
DOGS This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP), AKC Canine Partners listing number (if the trial-giving club is offering the option of Canine Partners entries. See front page of the premium for that information),or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breedsare eligible to participate. All American dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate if the trial-giving club is offering the option of mixed breed entries and provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form. Dogs with a Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP)or an AKC Canine Partners listing number must be spayed or neutered in order to compete. Wherever the word“dog” is used in these regulations it includes both sexes. Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind shall not be eligible, and neither are bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog’s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate. Puppies under four months of age are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds.
DOGS MAY ARRIVE any time prior to Judging, otherwise, they must be available for measuring before their class begins.
MOVE-UPS
EMAILED MOVE-UPS: When emailing a move-up to us please just give the following information. TRIAL NAME, Owner Name. Dog Call Name, Move up for what days (Saturday, Sunday, etc.), Moving from, Moving to (PLEASE include STD, JWW or FAST) Remember that you must send a separate email with the trial name in the subject line for each trial move-up or cancellation.
MOVE-UP DEADLINES: Move-ups prior to a set of trials: Dogs can be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, provided that the request is made to the Trial Secretary not later than 6 pm on the Monday preceding the set of trials for trials starting on a Thursday-Sunday. For trials that start on Monday-Wednesday, move-ups preceding the set of trials shall be accepted if received by the Trial Secretary no later than seven (7) days prior to the trial (i.e., for a Tuesday trial move-up requests must be made prior to 6 pm on the previous Tuesday).