ENTRIES OPEN: WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13, 2008at 8:00 a.m.
685 County Rd 579, Pittstown, NJ 08867
Entries Received Prior to OPENING DATE, will not be accepted
ENTRIES CLOSE: TUESDAY, Mar. 11, 2008at 6:00p.m.
Method of Entry is First Received
Envelopes/transactions cannot have entries for more than the (10) dogs maximum.
Premium List for Event # 2008041803
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AKC SANCTIONED AGILITY “A” MATCH
Somerset Hills Kennel Club
March 28, 2008
Trial Location:
East Freehold Park
250 Kozloski Road, Freehold, New Jersey 07728
ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 150 ENTRIES
Show Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Trial will be held outdoors on grass, rain or shine - Ring Size 100’ x 110"
Judging will commence at 11:30 AM
/ Sanctioned By the American Kennel Clubscores awarded at Sanctioned Matches do not count as credit toward any agility title.
Officers of Somerset Hills Kennel Club 2006
President…………… Lee Walker, 461 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Vice-President………Billie McFadden, 20 Dogwood Dr., Flemington, NJ 08822
Treasurer…………… Joe Reno, 2154 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820
Secretary…...... Lori S. Findley 685 County Rd 579, Pittstown, NJ 08867 Email: (908) 735-8237.
Directors
Lee Arnold, David Helming, Joan Goldstein, Karen Spey, Ron Newbold,
Trial Committee
Lee Arnold, Jim Deppen, Lori Findley, Joan Goldstein, Lee Walker
Other Trial Positions
Chairman...... Lee Walker, 461 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853
...... Phone 908-832-5665 email
Secretary...... Lori S. Findley, phone 908-735-8237, email:
...... 685 County Road 579, Pittstown, NJ 08867
Grounds...... Jim Deppen
Hospitality...... Mimi Winkler
Volunteer Coordinator...... Joan Goldstein
...5 Klinger Lane Warren NJ 07059 908-561-3833
Veterinarian (On Call)
VC Freehold Animal Hospital 732-462-0572
JUDGES & ASSIGNMENTS
Teri Nolan, 503 Sylvan Avenue, Bayport, NY 11742
Exhibitors can setup on Friday no earlier than 9 AM. A, B, & P classes will run together. .
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FRIDAY 3-28Teri Nolan will judge all classes at this Match.
Clarification about Refunds
Bitch in season refunds MUST BE RECEIVED within 48 hrs of close of trial – Tuesday at 6 pm. After the closing date,
SHKC will only process refunds for bitches in season. Please read refund policy in premium.
ROUTES TO SHOW
From North: GSP (Garden State Pkwy) South to Route 9, South on Route 9 towards Freehold. Take exit for Route 18 South (left exit). Follow Route 18 South to exit for Route 537 West (towards Freehold). Before second light on Route 537 West, follow sign bearing to the right jug handle in order to make a left on Kozloski Rd. Show site is approximately 0.5 miles on the right.
From Northeast: Route 537 West To Kozloski Road. Before Kozloski, follow sign bearing to the right jug handle in order to make a left on Kozloski Rd. Show site is approximately 0.5 miles on the right.
From East: Take Route 33 West to Kozloski (Gas Station at Intersection).
NEW DIRECTIONS HERE: take a left up the ramp in order to get onto Kosloski Blvd heading north on Kozloski. Follow to site on left approximately 0.6 miles to site. If exiting GSP at NJ-33 heading W towards Freehold you can: 1. Bear right onto Business 33 past the intersection with Fairfield Road and then follow direction above or 2. Take Highway 33 and exit northbound onto Halls Mill Rd , which changes name to Kozloski Rd at the Howell/Freehold border and then follow directions above.
From West: Take Route 33 East (4 lane, NJ Turnpike Exit 8 ) to Halls Mill Rd Exit (This is past the Route 33, Route 537 and Route 9 exits). Take Halls Mill Rd. North (it turns into Kozloski) to site on left.
PLEASE READ the revised “MOVEUP” section. We have added clarifications about Moveup Deadlines and Day-To-Day Moveups.
EQUIPMENT
The equipment for this event is being provided by Allen’s Kennels
VENDORS
Vendor Space is available. For more information contact:
Lee Walker, email
908-832-5665
FOOD & BEVERAGES
There is water available at the site.
HOTELS
Red Roof Inn, 11 Centre Plaza, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, Exit 105 off Garden State Pky, (800) 733-7663. No pet charge. Local phone number is (732) 389-4646. (15 min away)
Crystal Motor Lodge, 170 Highway 35, Eatontown NJ 07724, Route 35, (732) 542-4900 (20 minutes away) $10 a night for dogs.
Motel 6, 244 Rt. 18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. (30+ min away), (732) 390-4545
1 dog per room limit, No charge for dogs.
Town House Motel, 351 Franklin Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520, (609) 448-2400
(20 Minutes).
Days Inn, 460 State Highway 33, East Windsor, NJ (At Exit 8 on NJ Turnpike) (609) 448-3200
Ramada Inn, 399 Monmouth St., East Windsor, NJ (At Exit 8 on NJ Turnpike) (609)448-7000
Bordentown Days Inn, 1073 Route 206 North, Bordentown, NJ (Exit 7 of NJ Turnpike) (609) 298-6100
Ramada Inn Bordentown, 1083 Route 206 North, Bordentown, NJ (Exit 7 of NJ Turnpike) (609) 928-3200
Best Western Bordentown Inn (609)298-8000, Route 206 and Dunnsmill Road, Bordentown, NJ (Exit 7 of NJ Turnpike)
RV / MOTOR HOME PARKING
NO OVERNIGHT RV PARKING AT THE EAST FREEHOLD PARK FOR THIS TRIAL
Turkey Swamp Park, 200 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 (732) 462-7286(@10 miles), Dogs allowed, but must be on leash at all times.
(The local Freehold Wal-Mart doesn't offer RV parking.)
MOVE UPS
When emailing a move up to us please just give the following information on separate lines.
TRIAL NAME, Owner Name, Dog Call Name
Move up for what days (Saturday, Sunday, etc.)
Moving from (include STD or JWW) Moving to (include STD or JWW)
Remember that you must send a separate email with the trial name in the subject line for each trial move up or cancellation. Each trial is a separate database so I do not know what other trials you are entered in.
ABOUT RETURNED CHECKS
Returned Checks: SHKC will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or entries cancelled before the check has been deposited. We shred all unused checks.
MAKE ALL CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS payable to
Somerset Hills Kennel Club
Entry Fee $10 for the first entry of a dog; $8 for each additional entry of the same dog per day.
OPENING DATEFeb 13, 2008 8 a.m. at 685 County Rd 579, Pittstown, NJ 08867 Match is LIMITED to 150 runs.
CLOSING DATE for entries 6 PM March 11, 2008, 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 SHKC, c/o Lori Findley 685 County Rd 579, Pittstown, NJ 08867
REFUNDS: There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn 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. A $5.00 processing fee for ANY refunds.
BITCHES IN SEASON are not eligible to participate. Entry fees will be refunded subject to a $5.00 processing fee. Written verification from a veterinarian is required. Notification for refund of bitches in season must be RECEIVED no later than 48 hrs after end of the trial. A Veterinarian's note AND Final Trial Confirmation for dog must accompany any such refund
NOTES FROM TRIAL SECRETARY
1. Please remember to check the No Signature Required box AND sign that spot where you authorize them to deliver on any overnight package. My Post Office knows that we do not accept signature-required packages and will not even attempt to deliver them. They just mark them “Refused” and return to sender. So I never even know that you sent that package to me.
2. Remember that the Move up Deadline for your first day of a weekend trial is ALWAYS Monday at 6 pm. Please send those move ups in right away.
3. Please review the section about Move ups as we have added more clarification about move ups before and at the trials.
4. With all the paperwork we handle, mistakes are inevitable. We send out both Preliminary Confirmations and Final Confirmations. PLEASE read these and double check that all the information is correct. Having to change Gate boards, scribe sheets and computer records the day of the trial or the week of the trial is very difficult.
5. For Novice Exhibitors – please read the section on the move up form or under Move ups about when you need to change from Novice A to Novice B and also read the section under classes to determine whether you should enter Novice A or Novice B level classes
PRIZES
FIRST PLACE...... Rose Ribbon
SECOND PLACE...... Brown Ribbon
THIRD PLACE...... Light Green Ribbon
FOURTH PLACE...... Gray Ribbon
QUALIFYING...... Green with pink edges Ribbon
CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
Class / Standard / JWWRegular / Nov A & B, Open, Exc A & B / Nov A & B, Open, Exc A & B
Preferred / Novice, Open, Exc A & B / Novice, Open, Exc A & B
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
Owners/Agents are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. All height divisions will be offered in both the standard classes and the jumpers with weaves classes.
Regular Exhibitors may choose to enter their dog in a higher height division than required by AKC, but not in a height division lower than the AKC mandated height
Preferred The following jump heights must be used in all Preferred Classes.
REGULARPREFERRED
Dogs 11 inches and under at the withers8 inches4 inches
Dogs 14 inches and under at the withers12 inches8 inches
Dogs 18 inches and under at the withers16 inches12 inches
Dogs 22 inches and under at the withers20 inches16 inches
Dogs over 22 inches 24 inches20 inches
Dogs may be entered at 26” height at their owner’s discretion.
MEASURING
If you have never been measured for a permanent AKC jump height card, you can still enter any AKC Agility Trial. Your confirmation letter will indicate if there will be an Volunteer Measuring Official (VMO). If so, this person will measure your dog. All jump heights MUST be measured unless you have a valid height card. If you do have a permanent jump height card from the AKC, you must send in a copy with your entry form.
If there is no official measurer at the trial, you will be measured by the judge for that weekend only. If there isn't a VMO present and your dog jumps 24", you will not need to be measured for the weekend. You will still need to be measured officially at some point.
If your dog measures lower during the weekend, you cannot move your dog down in jump height for that trial. If your dog measures higher than the class you originally entered, you must notify MNYKC and show your dog in the higher jump height for that weekend and subsequent shows.
SHKC WILL ACCEPT PHOTOCOPIES OF THE PERMANENT OR UNEXPIRED TEMPORARY HEIGHT CARD WITH THE ENTRY FOR THIS SHOW.
**TRIAL REGULATIONS NOTICE to Exhibitors **
THE TRIAL will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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.
WALKTHRUS. 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 PARTICIPATING must be fifteen months of age or older and must be registered with the American Kennel Club or have an AKC Limited Registration or ILP registration. Dogs must be physically sound. Dogs that are blind or deaf shall not be eligible. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Dogs under 6 months of age are not permitted on show grounds.
DOGS MAY ARRIVE any time prior to Judging, if a copy of their jump height card was sent with their entry. Otherwise, they must be available for measuring before their class begins.
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to
assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any
communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.
ABOUT PRELIMINARY CONFIRMATIONS
SHKC will send preliminary confirmations either as attachments via email or in the body of an email to all exhibitors who provide their email address. If you do not have an email address and want a preliminary confirmation, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope.
ABOUT EMAILED MOVE UPS
When emailing a move up to us please just give the following information on separate lines.
TRIAL NAME,
Owner Name,
Dog Call Name
Move up for what days (Saturday, Sunday, etc.)
Moving from (include STD or JWW) Moving to (include STD or JWW)
ABOUT RETURNED CHECKS
Returned Checks: SHKC will not return checks for entries that are not accepted or entries cancelled before the check has been deposited. We shred all unused checks.
NOVICE MOVE UPS:
Dogs having attained their first AKC Agility Title (Std OR JWW) must be moved to the Nov B Class (Std and JWW) for all trials that have not reached the closing date. Once a trial closing date has past, a dog cannot be moved from Nov A to Nov B. If the trial has already reached the closing date on the day the dog obtained its title, the dog shall remain in the class in which it was originally entered. The dog can also be moved up a level (Nov to Open) at the request of the owner subject to the normal move up criteria.
OBSTACLES
Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility.
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 or JWW)
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).
For any move ups for a set of back-to-back agility trials held Thursday-Sunday: The 6 pm move up deadline applies to the first day the dog is entered in a set of back-to-back agility trials.
For example, if it is a three-day set of back-to-back agility trials (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and the dog is entered on Saturday and Sunday, then a move up for Saturday must be submitted by 6 pm on the Monday preceding the set of back-to-back agility trials.
Another example, if the dog is entered on Sunday only of a Saturday and Sunday set of back-to-back agility trials; the move up deadline is still 6 pm on the Monday preceding the set of back-to-back agility trials. That Sunday only entry move up is NOT considered a Day-to-Day move up and therefore must be made by 6 pm on the preceding Monday. Once the 6 pm deadline has been reached the only move ups that will be allowed are Day-to-Day move ups as specified under Day-to-Day move ups.