ENTRIES OPEN: TUESDAY, JAN. 9, 2018 at 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 “DCKC FEB” on the OUTSIDE of your envelope
ENTRIES CLOSE: TUESDAY, FEB. 6, 2018 at 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: Sat: 2018101401; Sun: 2018101402
Delaware County Kennel Club
(AKC Member Club)
AKC ALL-BREED AGILITY TRIAL
SATURDAY SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 24-25, 2018
Offering Premier STD & Premier JWW
Gloucester County Dream Park
400 Route 130 South, Logan Twp, NJ 08085
INDOORS ON DIRT, 3 Rings
ENTRIES ARE UNLIMITED
This event is accepting entries for Mixed Breed Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program
Show Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 60 minutes after last run each day.
Trial will be held indoors on dirt- Ring size 90’ x 115’
Measuring or Wicketing of Dogs will begin at 7:15 am
Judges’ Briefing will begin at 7:15 am - Judging will commence at 7:30 am
Trial Secretary Services by: FAST TIMES, Inc. www.FastTimesAgility.com
/ CertificationPermission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC Rules and Regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary
Information contained in this premium takes precedence over information from any other publication.
Officers of Delaware County Kennel Club 2018
President …………..Dee Metzger, 1547 Broad Run Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
Vice President Kim Rimel, 206 Jasmine Lane, Newark, DE 19702
Treasurer Tom Nuss, 120 Oechsle, Rd. Woodstown, NJ 08098
Corres. Secretary……… Brenda Clark, 109 Cobalt Cross Rd., Levittown, PA 19057
Directors
Brenda Algar, Marge Remolde, Jennifer Rhyshek, Andrea Bush, Patti Rimel, and Tim Stott
Event Committee
Tom Nuss, Terry Nuss, Dee Metzger, Kim Rimel, Jennifer Rhyshek, and club board members
Other Trial Positions
Chairman Tom Nuss, cell 856-404-3029
120 Oechsle, Rd. Woodstown, NJ 08098
Secretary Fast Times, Inc., 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
phone: 732-603-1143 fax: 1-888-521-1706
Volunteer Coordinator Deb Nally
8 Stillhouse Rd., Perrineville, NJ, 08535 732-792-3258
Veterinarian (On Call)
Swedesboro Animal Hospital, 856.467.0004, (24 hour emergency service)
8392 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital at UPenn: Emergencies: 215.746.8911, 9th & 3900 Spruce Street (9th & Spruce), Philadelphia, PA 19104
Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware, 290 Churchman's Rd., 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.
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”.
PLEASE READ TRIAL SITE RULES CAREFULLY
The club will be charged if anyone arrives at Dream Park prior to noon on the day before the event. If you arrive on site prior to this time, you will be asked to leave.
JUDGES
THIS TRIAL WILL BE RUN IN 3 RINGS WITH AN OVERFLOW JUDGE.
Darryl Warren: (VMO) 3648 Church Rd, Perkiomenville, PA 18074
Peter Liu: (VMO) 12771 SW 147th St., Miami, FL 33186
Exhibitors can setup on Friday between 4-6 pm. Building will be locked after 6 pm. A, B, & P classes will run together. Electronic Timing will be used in all rings.
SAT-SUN SITE WILL BE CLOSED within 1 hour after the last run each day. No access to the building after closing-no exceptions. . Please EXPECT that there will be changes in judge’s assignments because of the probability that AKC’s judging limits will require load balancing.
THIS TRIAL WILL BE RUN IN 3 RINGS WITH AN OVERFLOW JUDGE. THE ACTUAL CLASS JUDGING ORDER WILL BE DETERMINED AFTER CLOSING.
SATURDAY 26-4”Darryl Warren: ALL STD (E-O-N), Premier STD, ALL FAST (E-O-N)
Peter Liu: ALL JWW (E-O-N), Premier JWW, T2B
SUNDAY 4-26”
Peter Liu: ALL STD (E-O-N), Premier STD, ALL FAST (E-O-N)
Darryl Warren: ALL JWW (E-O-N), Premier JWW, T2B
Information contained in this premium takes precedence over information from any other publication.
Remember- make sure your entry form is complete & payment correct. Payment can be check, money order or Fast Times Gift Certificates. We Cannot Accept Cash
MAKE ALL CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS payable to
FAST TIMES
Entry Fee $26.00 for the first entry of a dog; $16.00 for each additional entry per 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 DATE TUES. 8:00 AM. JAN. 9, 2018 at 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Trial is LIMITED to 990 runs per day.
CLOSING DATE for entries TUES., 6:00 PM, FEB. 6, 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 DCKC FEB, c/o Fast Times, 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724-3008.
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 REQUIRED & must 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.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Captain C is the Food Vendor at Dream Park!
Please note - Outside food is not allowed at Dream Park.
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
Rich Knecht Photography, 1328 Anthony Wayne Dr., Wayne, PA 19087 610-647-0514 www.richknechtphotography.com
ROUTES TO SHOW
From 322 headed West:
Take 322 through Mullica Hill, Turn left on 322 at Harrison House Diner, Continue approx. 6 miles toward Com Barry Bridge. Take exit for US-130 South, Pass under gray lift bridge and look for park entrance 1/4 mile on the right at High Hill Road intersection.
From Philadelphia
Follow I-95 to the Commodore Barry Bridge Exit. The Rout 130 construction is still ongoing. Once you cross over the Commodore Barry Bridge, the new detour has you taking the exit for Route 130 NORTH, then exit immediately to take Route 322 west as if you are going back over the bridge. You will then exit for Route 130 South.
From the South:
295 North over Del. Memorial Bridge. Continue on 295 North toward Trenton for 11 miles. Take Exit 10, Center Square Road Turn left and go approx. 1.5 miles Turn right on 130 North approx. 1 mile. Look for park entrance on the left at the High Hill Road intersection.
From the North
295 South toward the Del. Memorial Bridge. Take Exit #13 to US-130 South toward Bridgeport/Com Barry.
. OBSTACLES
Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility.
EQUIPMENT
The equipment for this event is being provided by M.A.D. Agility Equipment, 390 Summit Road, McClure, Pa. 17841(717) 543-5693. M.A.D. WILL BE USING WEAVE POLES WITH 24” SPACING. All equipment will be available for sale at the end of the event. If you are interested in a specific item, it requested that you reserve it ahead of time. For more information,
VENDORS
Very Limited vendor space is available. All Vendors must be registered with club. Selling items from car or crating area without registering will not be allowed. Violators will be asked to leave the show site for the weekend. For More Information Joe Coles, 125 Hope Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
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.
¨ 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.
(When making your reservations, confirm the current pet policy & pricing)
Holiday Inn, 1 Pureland Dr, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 (856) 467-3322 $79/night plus $25 refundable pet fee. Mention “DCKC” to get the special rate. To get special rate you must book by 2/2/18.
Hampton Inn, 2 Pureland Dr, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 (856) 467-6200 $99/night plus $75 refundable pet fee. Mention “DCKC” to get the special rate. To get special rate you must book 2/2/18.
Holiday Inn Express, Carney’s Point, NJ Turnpike EXIT 1, 506 Pennsville-Auburn Rd, Carney’s Point, NJ 08069, 877 863 4780. Pet Fee.
Comfort Inn & Suites at Carneys Point, 634 Soders Road, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069 , Phone: (856) 299-8282. $15 Pet Fee.
Motel 6 – Airport 43 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA 19029, 610-521-6650. No pet fee. No pets left unattended. One dog per room.
Red Roof Inn 49 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA 19029, 610-521-5090
No pet fee. No pets left unattended.
MacIntosh Inn, Rts.1 and 352, 4 South New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063. 610-565-5800 $10 pet fee per dog.
Best Western Brandywine Valley 1807 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, 302-656-9436 Limited pet rooms available; $25 fee.
Days Inn 5209 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 302-478-0300. Pets allowed.. $10 Pet fee.
CAMPGROUNDS / RV INFORMATION
ALL RV OVERNIGHT PARKING IS BY RESERVATION ONLY
There are 52 RV Spots with Electric Hookups. Workers get preferred RV spots. . All individual RV spots are now numbered. Cost is $30 PER DAY (day is from 10:00 am to 9:59 AM the following day) Charges are NOT assessed PER NIGHT, To reserve send checks made out to DCKC and mailed to “DCKC RV”, c/o Vic Rocco, 814 Hulses Corner Rd, Howell, NJ 07731 Parking Spots are assigned by RV Coordinator. To Reserve, Contact Vic Rocco, email Self-Contained RV Units only. Tents or camping in tents is not permitted on Dream Park grounds. No open fires are ever permitted on any part of Dream Park property. RV parking area is an extension of the show site and subject to all AKC trial rules. Behaviors deemed inappropriate may be subject to a bench hearing.
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
$4.00 Vendor bucks for volunteers. No general treats.
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 and FAST 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 withers ONLY
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 24" at one trial, then 26" in the next trial.)
Highlighting ANY 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. Fast Times will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or entries cancelled before the check has been deposited. We shred all unused checks