Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club

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Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club

AKC Licensed Agility Trials

This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program

February 4, 5, 6 - 2011 - Random Draw

Penn State, Snider Agricultural Arena

400 Porter Road, University Park, PA 16802

Trial will be Indoors on Packed Dirt

Trial hours 7:00am to 7:00pm

INDOOR/All Breedsincluding Mixed Breeds

Friday: Excellent Classes Only

Saturday: ALL STD, JWW

Sunday: ALL STD, JWW

FAST CLASS NOT OFFERED

PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION REQUIRED – NO EXCEPTIONS

Limit : 330 RunsEach Day

Entries Open:November 29, 2010 8:00 AM RANDOM DRAW METHOD

Draw Period Closes: December 17, 2010 12:00PM

Draw Date: December18, 2010 2:00 PM St. Paul Lutheran Church

277 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868

Entries Close:January 14, 2011 5:00 PMat the Trial Secretary’s home, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or submitted except as provided for in Chapter 14, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.

FRI: 10:45 AM Judges Briefing/Walk thrus – Judging Starts 11:00 AM

SAT, SUN: 8:15 AM Judges Briefing/Walk thrus - Judging Starts 8:30 AM

ENTRY FEES

The entry fees are $22 for the first class and $11 second entry same dog same day (includes AKC recording fee - $3 per entry.) All express mail must be marked “NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED”.

Maximum of ten entries per envelope.

Event # 2011219101 Event # 2011219102 Event # 2011219103

American Kennel Club Certification

Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under

American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

OFFICERS OF THE MT NITTANY DOG TRAINING CLUB

P.O. Box 315, Boalsburg, PA 16827

President: Tracey Dooms: 2411 Park Center Blvd., State College, PA 16801

(814) 867-3507

Vice Pres.: Karen Keller: P.O. Box 343, Centre Hall, PA 16828 (814) 364-9467

Secretary: Melanie Eng: P.O. Box 94, Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868 (814) 237-7918

Treasurer: Kathy Huey: 145 Huey Lane, Spring Mills, PA 16875 (814) 364-1296

TRIAL SECRETARYTRIAL CHAIR

Jennifer EgerKaren Keller

948 Bear Wallow RoadP.O. Box 343

Duncansville, PA 16635Centre Hall, PA 16828

(814) 696-0774814-364-9467

Assistant Secretary

Howard Etzel

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Craig Bohren, Richard Olsen, Jan Villastrigo, Janet Lewis

AGILITY TRIAL COMMITTEE

Karen Keller, Tracey Dooms, Betsy Geertson, Kathy Huey, Laura Kuterbach

JUDGE

Sally Gichner: 85 Harrowgate Dr., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-1939

JUDGE: / Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Sally
Gichner / STD – Excellent
JWW - Excellent / JWW – Exc, Open, Novice
STD – Exc, Open, Novice / STD – Exc, Open, Novice
JWW – Exc, Open, Novice

VETERINARIAN ON CALL

CentreAnimalHospital

1518 West College Avenue

State College, PA 16801

814-238-5100

Visit our club’s website for trial information:

VOLUNTEER FORM

We need your help to continue the success of our trials. If you can volunteer and are experienced in any of the following positions, please fill out the form below and send it in with your entry forms.

Name:
Phone:
E-MAIL:

Please list each class you are entered in :

CLASS / LEVEL
Ex, Op, Nov / DAYS ENTERED / JUMP HEIGHT
STD / FRI SAT SUN / 4 8 12 16 20 24 26
JWW / FRI SAT SUN / 4 8 12 16 20 24 26

Please check which jobs you have experience in and are willing to help with:

Job Description / Experienced / Willing To Learn
SCRIBE
ASSISTANT SCRIBE
TIMER
GATE STEWARD
RING CREW
COURSE BUILDER
LEASH RUNNER
SCORE SHEET RUNNER
SET-UP
CLEAN-UP
OTHER (please specify)

Thank you to all who have volunteered their time to help our trial run efficiently.

Worker questions contact Karen Keller

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotels:

Days Inn Penn State --240 S Pugh St., State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-8454

Selgate House Bed Breakfast -- 176 Armagast Rd., Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 353-1102, (877) 313-1102

Super 8 -- 1663 S. Atherton and Branch Rd. (Business Rte. 322), State College, PA 16801 (814) 237-8005.

Autoport Motel--1405 S. Atherton St. (Business Rte. 322), State College, PA 16801 (814) 237-7666

Quality Inn -- 1274 N. Atherton St. (Business Rte. 322), State College, PA 16801 (814) 234-1600

Nittany Budget Motel -- 2070 Cato Avenue, State College, PA 16801

(814) 238-0015

Ramada Milesburg-- 971 North Eagle Valley Rd., Milesburg, PA 16853

(814) 355-7521

BOOK EARLY AS THERE MAY BE OTHER EVENTS IN AREA

DUE TO ACTIVITIES OFPENNSTATEUNIVERSITY.

No overnight camping on site. All RVs must be moved off site each evening.

RANDOM DRAW

Entries accepted no sooner than November 29, 2010 at 8a.m.; finish date for entry into the random draw opening period is December 17, 2010 at 12:00p.m.

Random draw will be held on December 18, 2010 at 2p.m., at theSt. Paul

LutheranChurch, 277 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills, PA16868.

Entries close January 14, 2011 at 5p.m. If entry limits are not reached during the opening period, they will be filled on a “first received” basis until the closing date.

Entries for a maximum of ten (10) dogs are allowed in each envelope submitted to the Trial Secretary for the random draw. Envelopes containing entries for more than 10 dogs shall be treated as an invalid entry and will be returned.

In the event an envelope is drawn that contains entries that would exceed the entry limit, there will be a random draw of the individual entries contained therein to fill the specified entry limit.

If the entry limit is reached during the draw, all remaining entries shall be drawn for a position on the waitlist.

All Random Draw rules and regulations as they appear in Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Regulations for Agility Trials shall apply.

VENDORS

Contact Linda Arble814-364-2254

Email:

REFUNDS

No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil disturbance, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other causes beyond the control of the organizing committee. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified or excused by a judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee.

REFUNDS FOR BITCHES IN SEASONLess $4.25 per run, will be given.

REFUNDS FOR INJURED DOGS OR HANDLERS, Less $7.25 per run, will be given. Request must be submitted to trial secretaryone half (½) hour or more prior to judging. A written physician excuse or vet excuse on official letterhead will be the only acceptable method.

CLASSES AND DIVISIONS

CLASS / STANDARD / JUMPERS WITH WEAVES
REGULAR / Novice A & B, Open, Exc A & B / Novice 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES, RULES ETC.:

GO TO:

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 specified for Preferred must be used in all Preferred Classes.

RegularPreferred

Dogs 11 inches and under at the withers 8 inches 4 inches

Dogs 14 inches and under at the withers12 inches 8 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 at the withers24 inches20 inches

Dogs may be entered at owner discretion26 inches

There will be NO contact familiarization for Novice classes

RING SIZE

75’ X 110’

PRIZES

We give ribbons for placements, MACH, PAX, new titles, and qualifying runs. Those placing MUST earn qualifying scores.

MOVE UP REGULATIONS

If a dog earns an agility title before this event, it can be advanced to the next level of competition. However, written notice (Email preferred) MUST be given to the Trial Secretary no later than 6PM, the Monday BEFORE the trial. Move-ups will be added to the end of the running order of the class they move up to and every effort will be made to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs in the same class. Day to Day move-ups will be accepted. Mail or E-Mail Move-Ups to:

TRIAL SECRETARY: Jennifer Eger, 948 Bear Wallow Road, Duncansville,PA16635.

(814) 696-0774 EMAIL (preferred):

Agility Trial Move-Up
Use this form to move up to a higher agility class only
CALL NAME: OWNER:
PLEASE MOVE-UP TO :
STD: Open Excellent AExcellent B Preferred
JWW:Open Excellent AExcellent B Preferred
Jump Height division: 4” 8” 12” 16” 20” 24” 26”
DAYS ENTERED: FRI ____ SAT ____ SUN____
Dog’s AKC Registered Name:
AKC / ILP Reg. No.
Handler’s Name (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry)

DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER

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, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds. Bitch In Season policy is listed under REFUND.

Mixed Breed dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form .

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Obstacles used by the Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club meet the specifications in the current edition of Regulations for Agility Trials.

NOTE 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.

FOOD AVAILABLE ON SITE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS/EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors MUST respect the property of any accommodations listed in this premium or any others used by exhibitors during these trials. Any damage to a Hotel/Motel may result in an Event Committee Hearing.

WORKER VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to all the people who have sent in volunteer forms to help us run the trials successfully. Without volunteers we would not be able to continue to hold these events.

DIRECTIONS TO TRIAL SITE

From the South: Use Interstate 83 or 81 to get to Harrisburg. Take Rt. 322 West toward State College. Exit at the Innovation Park/Penn State Univ. Exit. Make a right onto Park Avenue, Ag Arena is located on the right just before the third stop light. Look for sign.

From Interstate 80, Exit 161: Take Rt. 26/Rt. 220 South towards Bellefonte/State College. Stay on Rt. 220 South at Exit 81. Take Exit 74 Innovation Park/Penn State Univ. Stay in Left Lane for PSU/Beaver Stadium. This lane becomes Park Avenue. Ag Arena is located on the right just before the fourth stop light. Look for sign.

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM FOR AGILITY

Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club @ PSU Snider Ag Arena,

State College, PA

Day of Week / Actual Date / STD / JWW
Friday – Exc Only / February 4, 2011
Saturday / February 5, 2011
Sunday / February 6, 2011

Entry fees (includes AKC recording fee - $3 per entry): $22 first entry / $11.00 each additional entry of same dog/day. Make Checks Payable to: MNDTC

Mail to Trial Sec.: Jennifer Eger, 948 Bear Wallow Road, Duncansville,PA16635

Express Mail must waive signatures. $36 fee for returned checks.

(IMPORTANT: carefully read instructions on reverse side before filling out)height at

breed / variety sex [ ] My dog needs to be measuredwithers

[ ] My dog has a Temporary Jump Height Form

[ ] My dog has a Permanent Jump Height Card

regular standard agilityregular jumpers with weavesregular fast

(circle one)(circle one)(circle one)

nov-anov-bopenexc-aexc-bnov-anov-bopenexc-aexc-bnov-anov-bopenexc-aexc-b

jump height (circle one)81216202426

preferred standard agilitypreferred jwwpreferred fast

(circle one)(circle one)(circle one)

novice-popen-pexc-apexc-bpnovice-popen-pexc-apexc-bpnov-popen-pexc-apexc-bp

jump height (circle one)48121620

non-regular agility classes (if offered):international sweepstakes classjump height (circle one)

(circle class)stdjww141826

akc® name (Include AKC titles only)call name of dog

(Enter number below)date of birth

[ ] akc® no.

[ ] ilp[ ] palplace of birth (List Country)

[ ] foreign reg. no.

breeder

sire

dam

actual owners

owners address new address

city, state, zip + 4

handler If Junior Handler, please enter # belowfee enclosed

Exhibitor/Owner must read and sign the reverse side of this form.

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site,

AGREEMENT

I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog.

Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (we) agree that any cause of action, controversy or claim arising out of or related to the entry, exhibition or attendance at the event between the AKC and the event-giving club (unless otherwise stated in its premium list) and myself (ourselves) or as to the construction, interpretation and effect of this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration pursuant to the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association. However, prior to arbitration all applicable AKC Bylaws, rules, regulations and procedures must first be followed as set forth in the AKC Charter and Bylaws, rules, regulations, published policies and guidelines.

INSTRUCTIONS

Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classesmust compete at the required jump height and may notcompete in a jump height divisionhigher or lowerthan their proper height division.

All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running.

Dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners ProgramSM may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club’s option effective April 1, 2010. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box.

Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner?

______

I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the "Agreement" printed above on this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them.