OPEN
AGILITY
TEST
(Held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations H and H(1))
ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUND
INGLISTON, NR EDINBURGH
Saturday 25th August 2007
Scottish Dog of the Year Final
YKC Agility Dog of the Year YKC Team Agility
Crufts Qualifiers
Guarantors to The Kennel Club:
Mrs E A Macdonald, 31 Woodvale Avenue, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 2NS.
Miss E M C Holmes, Candidacasa Kennels, Whitebog, Rosewell, Midlothian, EH24 9AY.
Mrs M Orr, 21 Thornyhall, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2ND.
Mr B Marshall, 28 Raith Drive, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 5NW.
Mr A Kousourou, Actim, 8 Powburn Crescent, Kylepark, Uddingston, G71 7SS.
Mrs I McManus, Barleyside Farm, Slamannan Road, Falkirk, FK1 3AJ.
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Entries Close: Monday, 23rd July 2007 (post mark)
Entries to be made to:
Secretary, Scottish Kennel Club, EskmillsPark, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PQ
Tel: 0131 665 3920, Fax: 0131 653 6937
Show Opens:7.30amBriefing:8.15amJudging Starts:8.30am
Competition Manager: Mr Peter Elms
DOGS IN CARS
DOGS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BE LEFT IN CARS
AND THIS IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY
Since un-entered dogs will not be admitted to the showground,
competitors are recommended to utilise the NOT FOR COMPETITION facility.
Please note this is restricted to competitors with entered dogs of 6 months of age
and over on the day of the show.
ELIGIBILITY and DEFINITION of CLASSES
In the following definition of classes, First Prize or other prize wins are those gained in Standard Classes at any Kennel Club Licensed Open Agility Test (i.e. Limited Agility Tests, Invitation Events and Special Classes excepted.). Progression from each grade will require one Agility win or three Jumping wins at that grade, except that progression from Grade 6 will require 4 wins at Grade 6, two of which must be Agility classes. Results from combined classes will only count towards progression from the dog’s current grade.
Grade 1 (Elementary)
For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility class or 3 first places in Jumping classes. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of the old Elementary are not eligible for this class.
Grade 2 (Starters)
For owners, handlers or dogs which have qualified out of Grade 1 but have not gained a first place in an Agility class or 3 first places in Jumping classes at Grade 2, or elected to progress on points from grade 1. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of the old Starters are not eligible for this class.
Grade 3 (Graduate)
Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or Grade 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 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 3 first places in Jumping classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 and are not eligible for Grades 3, 5, 6 or 7.
Grade 5 (Intermediate)
Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility class or 3 first places in Jumping classes at Grade 4 or elected to progress on points from Grade 4 and are not eligible for Grades 3, 4, 6 or 7.
Grade 6 (Senior)
Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility class or 3 first places in Jumping classes at grade 5 and are not eligible for Grades 3, 4, 5 or 7.
Grade 7 (Advanced)
Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6. 2 first places must be gained in Agility (NOT jumping) classes.
SCOTTISH DOG OF THE YEAR 2007 FINAL
Sponsored by PEDIGREE
This invitational Final will be judged by multiple SDOY finalist Christine Robson.
Those who have been invited to take part in this prestigious event will be the top twenty Large dogs and handlers and the top 6 Small and Medium dogs and handlers who gained points in Graded 6 & 7 Agility Classes held in Scotland in 2007.
Points for all heights will include shows up to the closing date of this show.
The Final will take place just before lunch. All other Rings will close, to enable everyone to spectate.
YKC Events
The Scottish Kennel Club is hosting the Crufts Qualifiers for YKC Agility Dog of the Year and YKC Team Agility. Please read the following information carefully and in conjuction with the YKC Information Guide 2007.
The Judge for the YKC Events will be Mandi Glendinning.
YKC AGILITY DOG - CRUFTS 2008 - The Age groups for the Agility Dog of the Year have been simplified to two age groups. 6 – 12 years and 12 – 18 years.
With 3 sizes of dogs this makes 6 sub classes instead of the 12 in previous years. 1st and 2ndplace in each of the 6 subdivisions will qualify provided there are at least 6 dogs entered into the division. If there are less than 6 dogs, only the 1stplace will qualify.
6 Qualifying heats to be run between April & November 2006.
6 Classes divided by age and size of dog as listed below:
Under 12 (Handlers 6 years and up to, but not including 12th birthday)
Large Dogs, Medium Dogs and Small Dogs.
12 and over (Handlers 12 years and up to, but not including 18th birthday)
Large Dogs, Medium Dogs and Small Dogs.
All ages are calculated at the day of the qualifying show.
YKC Team Agility
Team composition.
All teams should consist of 5 Dogs handled by 5 separate handlers. (No reserve required due to scoring system that ignores the worst performance from the 5). Teams should represent a KC club or group of clubs, & the name of the team should reflect this. i.e. - The Northants & Wellingborough YKC Team. All 5 handlers may be from different clubs. 5 Dogs /handlers per team.
What are the rules concerning the Handlers/Dogs
Handlers must be YKC members. They may handle any KC registered dog.
The team may consist of 5 dogs from any or all the 3 size classifications.
Handled by 5 members, age 6 years and up to but not including 18th birthday. Only one handler can be aged 18 years and up to, but not including, 25th birthday.
Handlers may compete in more than 1 team, from the same club/s, but must handle a different dog in each team.
Once a handler has qualified, he/she may not compete for a different team, for the same year.
How many qualify?
The team place first at each heat will qualify.
In the event of only one team entering the heat, that team will run in the heat & providing no more than 2 dogs are eliminated will qualify.
The test
The course will be set by the Judge who will utilise at least 2 pieces of contact equipment. All equipment will be as per H regulations in force at the time and will be appropriate for the size of dog.
JumpHeights will be:- Large Dogs – 650mm (2ft 1.6ins), Medium Dogs – 450mm (1ft 5.7ins), Small Dogs – 350mm (1ft 1.75ins).
How is the event scored?
The 5 dogs will be individually timed, (not relay)
Standard Agility marking will apply, including the counting of any time faults. Elimination will incur 50 faults – scoring will continue.
The combined score/time of the best 4 out of the 5 dogs in the team will decide the results.
The organisers may adjust the running orders to group sizes of dog, to reduce the need to raise and lower the equipment.
Reduced Blame.
By counting only 4 out of 5 scores the "Let the side down" element is reduced, whilst making it competitive within the team to get one of the 4 best scores. In the event of a dog/handler pulling out at the last minute the team can still be competitive.
Substitute Dogs or Handlers
Once a team has qualified the Dogs & handlers should remain as per the entry form,
Special permission to substitute will be required in writing from the YKC, in the event of a dog or handler being unable to compete in the final for reason beyond the team’s control- this permission will not be unreasonably refused.
AGE CUT OFF DATE WILL BE: Age at day of show.
LIST OF CLASSES
NB. A dog can only be entered in 4 classes overall
LARGE DOGSMEDIUM DOGSSMALL DOGS
Class 1 Agility Graded 6 & 7Class 13 Agility Graded 6 & 7Class 25 Agility Graded 6 & 7
Class 2 Agility Graded 6 & 7Class 14 Agility Graded 6 & 7Class 26 Agility Graded 6 & 7
Class 3 Jumping Graded 6 & 7Class 15 Jumping Graded 6 & 7Class 27 Jumping Graded 6 & 7
Class 4 Jumping Graded 6 & 7Class 16 Jumping Graded 6 & 7Class 28 Jumping Graded 6 & 7
Class 5 Agility Graded 4 & 5Class 17 Agility Graded 4 & 5Class 29 Agility Graded 4 & 5
Class 6 Agility Graded 4 & 5Class 18 Agility Graded 4 & 5Class 30 Agility Graded 4 & 5
Class 7 Jumping Graded 4 & 5Class 19 Jumping Graded 4 & 5Class 31 Jumping Graded 4 & 5
Class 8 Jumping Graded 4 & 5Class 20 Jumping Graded 4 & 5Class 32 Jumping Graded 4 & 5
Class 9 Agility Graded 1,2 & 3Class 21 Agility Graded 1,2 & 3Class 33 Agility Graded 1,2 & 3
Class 10 Agility Graded 1,2 & 3Class 22 Agility Graded 1,2 & 3Class 34 Agility Graded 1,2 & 3
Class 11 Jumping Graded 1,2 & 3Class 23 Jumping Graded 1,2 & 3Class 35 Jumping Graded 1,2 & 3
Class 12 Jumping Graded 1,2 & 3Class 24 Jumping Graded 1,2 & 3Class 36 Jumping Graded 1,2 & 3
Class 37 YKC Agility Dog of the YearClass 38 YKC Team EventClass 39 NFC
DOG NOT FOR COMPETITION
For KC Registered dogs over 6 months of age not competing. Please note this is restricted to competitors with entered dogs. Please include dog(s) details on entry form.
JUDGES
Christine Robson, Chris Park, Mandi Glendinning, Lesley Hicks
(A reserve Judge will be appointed if necessary)
A schedule of rings and class order will be sent out with running orders.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
I. ENTRY CONDITIONS. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B. The Registration number/Authority to Compete number will be required for each entry.
2. FEES. The following entry fees are payable: SKC Members first class per dog £3.50. Non-Members first class per dog £5.00; Subsequent entries per dog per class -£2.50. Not for Competition -£5.00 per dog. The price of admission for non-competitors will be Adults -£5.00; Children/Senior Citizens -£2.00; A concessionary price of £4.50 for Adults is available if booked with entries; Membership- Single £17, Joint £25 & Junior £7; Eye-Testing: £25.00 per dog; Microchipping: £20.00 per dog (£18.00 per dog for SKC members). Caravans: from Monday, 20th August -£40.00 (without booking £45.00) or from Thursday, 23rd -£30.00 (without booking £35.00).
3. RECEIPT OF DOGS. Dogs will be received at any time.
4. PRIZE MONEY. No prize money is available.
5. REFUSAL OF ENTRIES. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.
5. PUPPIES. Puppies under 18 calendar months of age on the day of the show are not eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed Agility Tests.
6. MATING OF BITCHES. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden.
7. BITCHES IN SEASON. No bitch in season is allowed to compete.
8. TREATMENT OF DOGS. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.
9. LEADS. Dogs must not wear slip chains, collars or leads when under test, except that a flat, close fitting collar with integral identification panel, but no attachments, may be worn in competition if the competitor so wishes.
10. APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge, the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge.
11. JUDGES' DECISION. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the Judge or Judges.
12. SPONSORSHIP. Rosettes sponsored by Pedigree will be to at least 10% of entries.
13. STANDARD MARKING. The Kennel Club Standard Marking Regulations apply.
14. JUMP OBSTACLES. The height of jump obstacles will be :- Large dogs 650mm, Medium dogs 450mm, Small dogs 350mm.
15. A Judge at an Agility Test cannot enter for competition a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership, or handle a dog at the test at which they are judging. However, a Judge may enter their own dog NFC at that event, for the purpose of testing the course time.
16. WITHDRAWAL OF DOGS FROM TEST. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from the Test if it is:-
a) A bitch which is in season.
b) Suffering from any infectious diseases or contagious disease.
c) Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent.
d) Of such temperament or is so much out of hand as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal.
e) Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.
17. ELIGIBILITY. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 7 days before the date of closing of entries shall be counted when entering for any class.
18. AVAILABILITY FOR CLASS(ES)/RUNNING ORDER. It is the competitors' responsibility to be available for their class and running order.
19. CHANGES TO ARRANGEMENTS. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the Judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported the Kennel Club.
20. COMPETITORS' BRIEFING. A briefing of competitors will be held 15 minutes prior to the start of each class.
21. REGISTRATION. A dog must, at the time of entry for the Competition, be registered as required by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations in the Competitor's name (or registration or transfer applied for). In the case of a partnership the full name of every partner must be given. In the case of dogs recorded as owned by a limited company, the Directors and the Secretary of the limited company will jointly be considered as the competitor for the purpose of the Regulations. A dog acquired subsequent to entry having been made at a Competition may compete as the new owner's property provided that an application for the transfer has been forwarded to The Kennel Club before the Competition, and the new owner has undertaken to abide by the Regulations and conditions of the original entry form.
22. NOT FOR COMPETITION. Puppies of 6 months of age and over on the day of the show are eligible for entry in the Not For Competition class.
23. HANDLERS. Handlers working more than one dog in a class must ensure that the dogs compete in the sequence in which they are drawn. Failure to do so may result in elimination.
24.ANIMALS IN EVENT. No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational and instructional purposes or by permission of the General Committee.
25.ENTRY FORMS. Separate entry forms must be completed by each competitor and must be signed by the competitor or his/her authorised agent in accordance with the provisions specified thereon. Entry forms must be accompanied by the appropriate fees.
26.FREE PASSES -The Committee shall provide all competitors with a free pass enabling them to enter the event at any time of the day their competition is scheduled, but in the case of dog owned in partnership only one such pass will be issued. Additional passes may be booked with entries at the concessionary price of : Adults £4.50 (£5.00 on the day) – Child/Senior Citizen £2.00.
27.COMPETITION OF DOGS SUFFERING FROM CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE -No dogs suffering from contagious or Infectious Disease or having been exposed to such disease during the period of 21days prior to the competition may compete. Competitors infringing the Regulation will be liable to be fined and/or dealt with under Kennel Club Rule A42.
28.OFFICIALS. No official of the Show may wear an official badge when competing.
29.DOGS UNATTENDED. No dogs must be left unattended at any time.
30.LOSS OR DAMAGE. No responsibility will be accepted for loss, damage, or whatsoever to person, dogs or property at this show.
31.ADDITIONAL JUDGE. If numbers warrant, the Committee reserves the right to appoint an additional judge.
32.DOGS IN CARS. Dogs will not be permitted to be left in cars and this is a condition of entry. Since un-entered dogs will not be admitted to the showground, competitors are recommended to utilise “Not For Competition” facility.
33.AUTHORITY TO COMPETE. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority To Compete number before entry to the show can be made. All overseas entries without an ATC number will be returned to the competitor.
34.RUNNING ORDER. Running orders will be noted on the competitors ring number.
EYE TESTING PROJECT
Mr M Davidson, BVM&S, CertVOphthal MRCVS, (member of the BVA Eye Panel), will be in attendance on each day of the show.
Testing under the KC/BVA Scheme for:1) Progressive Retinal Atrophy
2) Hereditary Cataract3) Retinal Dysplasia
4) Collie Eye Anomaly5) PHPV & other diseases
NOTE: Mydriatic drops which dilate in the dog’s pupils will be used in all eye tests. These allow a more satisfactory examination. The drops are short acting and will not affect the performance of the dogs in the ring. (If preferred, dogs may be tested after judging)
All Kennel Club registered dogs eligible: £25.00 per dog (including VAT)
Please complete the slip below and return it with remittance to:
Scottish Kennel Club
EskmillsPark, Station Road
Musselburgh, EH21 7PQ
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Eye Testing
at SKC Show 25th & 26th August 2007
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PLEASE REMEMBER KC REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FOR ENDORSEMENT
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MICROCHIPPING
at SKC Show 25th& 26thAugust 2007
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Please tick if SKC Member
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