ENTRIES OPEN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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 “GREAT DANE” on the OUTSIDE of your envelope
ENTRIES CLOSE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013 at NOON
Method of Entry is First Received
Envelopes/transactions cannot have entries for more than the (10) dogs maximum.
Premium List for Event #: 2013067103
Great Dane Club of America, Inc.
(member of the American Kennel club)
2013 National Specialty Agility Trial
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2013
Trial Location:
Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center
2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
THIS TRIAL IS OPEN TO GREAT DANES ONLY
ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 330 RUNS PER DAY
Division Website:
Show Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Trial will be held indoors in one ring on mats over carpet.
Ring size is 100’ x 100’ Judging will commence at 9:00 am
/ CertificationPermission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under AKC Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
OFFICERS OF THE GREAT DANE CLUB OF AMERICA
President David Miller
1st Vice PresidentDianne Powers
2nd Vice PresidentPaul Hardiman
TreasurerKathy Munyon
Affiliate Club RepresentativeDale Suzanne Tarbox
AKC DelegateTom Sandenaw
Corresponding SecretaryNancy Ridgway
1446 North Buckner Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75218
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jamie Harshfield, Teri Holle, Angela Stillwell
Linda Cain, Sharon Fulford, Dr. Neil O’Sullivan
Jean Highlands, Lynda Moriarty, Susan Davis Shaw
Recording Secretary: Denise Matulich
EVENT COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Charles Marcantonio, 215 St. James Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109, 609-647-1420
Committee Members: ...... Teresa La Brie, Cheryl Harmon, Tricia Marshall, Donna Ballota, Sterling Moffat and Lisa Dewyngaert
Volunteer Coordinator: Charles Marcantonio
TRIAL SECRETARY
Gail Shaw, Fast Times Agility
125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
732-603-1143 (O) 888-521-1706 (Fax)
VETERINARIANS (ON CALL)
Days (Regular Hours)Lincoln Highway Vet Clinic
1833 Lincoln Hwy E.
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 393-2444 / Nights/Weekends (Emergencies)
PETS – Pet Emergency
Treatment Services
930 N. Queen St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 295-7387
The Northeast Division Show Committee will have a designated van & driver, available 24/7, to transport anyone needing veterinary assistance.
Contact information for transportation assistance, along with a map and detailed directions to the clinics will be provided in the Welcome Bags.
JUDGE
Barbara Diaz……………. 108 Foxford Lane, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
CLASSES
All STD Classes (Regular & Preferred)
All JWW Classes (Regular & Preferred)
T2B Classes (Regular & Preferred)
A, B, & P classes will run together. Electronic timing will be used in all rings.
ENTRY FEES
First entry $38.50
Each additional entry of same dog $25.50
(Includes a $3.50 AKC recording for first run and $3.00 for each additional run)
MAKE ALL CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO FAST TIMES
OPENING DATE WED, 8:00 a.m. SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 at 125 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Trial is LIMITED to 330 runs per day. GREAT DANES ONLY
CLOSING DATE for entries WED., NOON, OCTOBER 2, 2013, 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 GREAT DANE, 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 will be a $5.00 processing fee for ANY refunds. No refunds for overpayments $10 or less.
ABOUT EMAILED MOVEUPS & CORRESPONDENCE
MOVE-UPS – Remember the move up deadline is
Monday Oct 14, 2013 at 6 PM
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)
Emails sent to us regarding move-ups, cancellations, etc. will be addressed on a priority basis. All correspondence will be processed within one week of receipt. We always send a reply email to all emailed cancellation requests when they are processed. We always send a reply email with a revised confirmation attached to all emailed moveup requests when they are processed.
If a response is NOT received before the above deadlines please email it again and also send a backup fax request. Only call me if the emailed and faxed requests do not get a timely reply. I cannot accept moveup request verbally. All moveup requests must be emailed, faxed, or mailed. My Fax number and phone number are always in the premium. ISP SPAM filters can cause non-delivery of emails. Just because you sent an email to cancel or to moveup – that does not mean that I have gotten it. If you do not get a reply - then it means we never got it.
Move-up deadlines are Mondays at 6:00 p.m. before the trial weekend
Cancellation and changes to class (except moveups) deadline is trial closing date and time (see within). Please remember that Fast Times and the club are not responsible for emails that do not get delivered and therefore will not cancel an entry after the closing date and time or make a moveup after the moveup deadline due to non-delivery of an email request.
Notice to Exhibitors:
Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians’ recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.
Information contained in this premium takes precedence over information from any other publication.
ROUTES TO SHOW
Directions to Lancaster Host Hotel
Airports: Lancaster Airport is closest (No Dogs), Harrisburg is 30 Miles (No Dogs), PHL – Philadelphia is 50 Miles, BWI – Baltimore/Washington is 65 Miles.
FROM PHILADELPHIA: Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) West to Exit 21, Route 222 South to Route 30 East. The hotel will be on the right hand side approximately five miles ahead on Route 30.
FROM PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT: I-95 South to Route FR322 West. Then take Route 322 North until you reach Route 1. Take Route 1 South to Route 41. Then take Route 41 North to Route 30. The hotel is on the left.
FROM BALTIMORE: Take I-83 North to Route 30 East. The hotel is located on the right hand side eight miles ahead on Route 30.
FROM HARRISBURG: Take Route 283 East to Route 30. The hotel is on the right side of Route 30. It is approximately 30 miles from Harrisburg.
FROM PITTSBURGH: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) East to Route 222 South to Route 30. The hotel will be on the right side approximately five miles ahead on Route 30 East.
FROM NEW YORK: Take the Jersey Turnpike (I-95) South to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276 to I-76) West. Take I-76 West to Exit 21, Route 222 South to Route 30 East. The hotel is on the right hand side approximately five miles ahead on route 30 East.
FROM BOSTON AND CONNECTICUT: Take Massachusetts Pike (I-90) West to Interstate 84 West to I-684 to I-287 across the Tappan Zee Bridge, following I-287 South to I-78 West. Take I-78 West to Route 222 South until you come to Route 30 East. The hotel will be on the right hand side approximately five miles ahead on Route 30.
MAP OF HOTEL PROPERTY
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Please contact the Lancaster Host at 800-233-0121 and mention the GDCA. Limit of 2 dogs per room. No exceptions. Rate is $119 plus tax for single or double occupancy, $129 plus tax for triple or quad occupancy. There is an additional one time charge of a $35 pet fee.
RV PARKING AND RESERVATIONS
Chairperson: Carmella Jichetti 718-273-4055 or
The parking rate is $350.00 for the week or any portion thereof. No electric hookups are available. Fleet Fuel Delivery, as well as holding tank disposal will be available onsite through the week at rig owner’s expense. Site will be available beginning Friday, October 18, 2013. Maximum stay is 9 nights. Outside grilling is not permitted. A water tower will be onsite at no charge. Parking confirmation will be mailed and parking spaces will be assigned. THERE WILL BE ATTENDANTS TO DIRECT YOU TO YOUR DESIGNATED LOCATION. Deadline to cancel is 9/1/13. No refunds will be made after this date.
HOTEL COURTESIES TO OBSERVE
We are counting on you to be on your best behavior in order to maintain the working relationship with our hotel. 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 hotel owners or guests, so please report any issues to Fast Times or the club.
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 hotel’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 hotel room without you present.
NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS: At no time are dogs allowed in the lobby, the swimming pool area or the golf course. Dogs will be allowed on the tennis courts at your own risk every day from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
EQUIPMENT
The equipment for this event is being provided by Max 200 Performance Dog Equipment, Inc., and will be available for sale at the end of the event. If you are interested in a specific item, it is requested that you reserve it ahead of time. For more information, you may call Max 200 at (800) 446-2920 or e-mail them at .
OBSTACLES
Obstacles will meet the specifications for obstacles in the current edition of the Regulations for Agility.
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SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
Jennifer Suddarth, P.O. Box 180, Bowling Green, VA 22427
;
540-219-6338
SHOW VIDEOGRAPHER
Show Dog Video Pros
40 Junction Road, South Berwick, ME 03908
207-200-3837
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
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.
ABOUT RETURNED CHECKS
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.
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 ribbons will also be provided by Fast Times
All Trophies must be claimed the day of the show – none will be mailed
The following sculptured pieces are owned by the Great Dane Club of America, Inc. and are not to be reproduced without specific Club permission. All prizes are offered by the Great Dane Club of America, Inc.
First in Each Regular and Non-Regular Class 3 ½” Pewter GDCA Medallion Upright on Pewter Base with Pewter Dog Lead Surround mounted on Hardwood Base.
Second through Fourth in Each Regular and Non-Regular Class 2 ½” Pewter GDCA Medallion with Dog Lead Surround mounted Flat on Hardwood Wedge.
CLASSES AND DIVISIONS
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.
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 over 22 inches 24 inches20 inches
Dogs may be entered at 26” height at their owner’s discretion.
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.
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 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) 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 or deaf 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. Puppies under four months of age are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds.
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 BEFORE THE START OF THE TRIAL.
A copy of Veterinarian's note AND COPY OF THE FINAL CONFIRMATION FOR DOG MUST accompany any such refund. Requests can be scanned and sent via email or faxed to 888-521-1706
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.
The Great Dane Club of America does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event.
GDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY VOLUNTEER FORM
It takes a lot of people to run an agility trial. The club would appreciate your help in making this an efficient and successful trial. If you have never before worked at a trial, we will gladly train you.
Volunteer Coordinator: Charles Marcantonio
215 St. James Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109
609-647-1420
Name: ______
Phone: ______Email:______
I am running ____dogs Other Notes regarding my availability:
______
Enter CALL NAME, JUMP HEIGHT, CLASSES, & Days Entered for each dog.
Call Name / Jp Ht / STD / JWW / T2B Novice / Novice / T2B
Open / Open
Exc / Exc
Masters / Masters
Call Name / Jp Ht / STD / JWW / T2B
Novice / Novice / T2B
Open / Open
Exc / Exc
Masters / Masters
Call Name / Jp Ht / STD / JWW / T2B
Novice / Novice / T2B
Open / Open
Exc / Exc
Masters / Masters
3. Check the jobs you are willing to help with.
__ Gate Steward__ Scribe Asst.__ Course Builder
__ Scribe__ Score Runner__ Leash runner
__ Timer__ Ring Crew__ After trial Tear Down
__ Pretrial Setup
Thank You for Volunteering
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS
Trophies and Prizes will be awarded in the judging ring. All trophies and prizes must be claimed on the day of the show. None will be mailed. The Club reserves the right to substitute an unavailable prize with one of equal or greater value.
Exhibitors are advised to make themselves familiar with the agreement of the American Kennel Club referred to on the reverse side of the entry blanks that accompany this premium list. Rule Books are available at the Superintendent’s table at the show or may be obtained from the American Kennel Club, 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh NC 27606-3390. The Club, its superintendents or their employees will not be responsible for any damage to any dog exhibited whether the result of accident or other causes and in addition assumes no responsibility for any loss damage or injury sustained by an exhibitor or handler. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this show is in the care and custody of his owner or handler the entire time the dog is on show the show premises