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SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT EVENT AND AGILITY TEST

Event Date: October17-18, 2009

Dog Agility Steeplechase®Performance Speed JumpingSMLocal Qualifiers for 2010
Closing Date:
Monday, October 5 at 6pm
Secondary Closing for Advancement in Level Only –
October 12 at 6pm
Location:
Sugar Bush Farm, 760 East Rd, Stephentown, NY
This event will be held outdoors on grass
Electronic Timing will be used at this event
Standard Classes
Championship and Performance
Non-Standard Classes
Championship and Performance: Gamblers, Snooker, Pairs, Jumpers, Tunnels Only Game
Judges:
Dan Dege,Eagan, MN
Michelle Du Bois, Boxborough, MA

USDAA®, AgilityDog®, Advanced Agility Dog®,, Master Agility Dog®,, Grand Prix of DogAgility®,, Dog Agility Masters®,and Agility Dog Champion®,areregistered trademarks, and Performance Grand PrixSM, Performance Speed JumpingSM, Jumpers MasterSM, Gamblers MasterSM, Relay MasterSM, SnookerMasterSM, Performance Dog ISM, Performance Dog IISM , Performance Dog IIISM , PerformanceJumperSM, Performance GamblerSM, Performance SnookerSM are service marks of UnitedStates Dog Agility Association, Inc.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Trial Chairperson

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Trial Secretary

Trisha Stall

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Val Reiner

PO Box 321, New Lebanon, NY 12125

(518) 331-7814, /

31 New State Rd, Savoy, MA 01256

(413) 743-9354,
ENTRIES & CLOSING DATE

All entries must be RECEIVED by 6:00 PM, Monday, October5. No entries may be accepted or withdrawn for any reason after October 5th. For entries received by the closing date, the class level of their entry may be changed until 6:00 pm Monday, October 12by phone (413-743-9354) or email (). To be accepted, entries must be complete, signed (by parent or legal guardian if handler is a minor), received by the closing date, and accompanied by the correct fees made payable to AgileDogs. You must file a separate entry form for each dog entered (i.e., only one dog per form). You may use the same entry form to enter the same dog in different jump heights in the different programs. One jump height per program per entry form.

CHECK IN AND MEASURING

At check-in you must present your permanent card, temporary card, or USDAA-issued check-in letter/printout from subscriber account. All dogs without a permanent registration card, a completely signed temporary card, or a check-in letter provided by USDAA/print out of dog info page from subscriber account indicating the dog is permanently carded OR dogs jumping 26” (P22”), must be measured prior to being checked in!! Change of jump heights will be made only when the dog is required to move into a higher category by the judge's measure-in at this event. The handler can decide to run For Exhibition Only in the lower height, but no awards or qualifying scores may be earned and no change in program is permitted.

There may be Friday night early check in; see the confirmation letter for more details. The site will be open starting at 6:45 on Saturday morning for setup, and check-in shall be between 7:00 am and 7:45 am. All times are tentative and subject to change. Consult your entry confirmation for schedule changes.

All dogs must be registered with USDAA (registration has a "U" prefix) in order to compete. You may register online for a reduced rate at by clicking on General Information, Dog Registration, to obtain a registration number immediately and a measurement card prior to the show. You may also complete and submit the registration form included in this test schedule and submit it with entry for any dog that does not bear a valid USDAA Registration Number.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE / RUNNING ORDER (Subject to Change after closing date)

Friday: Check-in and site setup 5:00-6:00 pm

Saturday: Check-in and Measuring 7:00-7:45amJudge’s Briefing 7:45 am

Sunday: Check-in and Measuring 7:15-7:30 amJudge’s Briefing 7:45 am

Saturday, October 17 / Sunday, October 18
Sandy Ring
Dan Dege
Masters/PIII Jumpers
Advanced/PII Jumpers
Masters/PIIISnooker
Advanced/PII Standard
Masters/PIII Standard
Masters/PIII Gamblers / Crystal Ring
Michelle Du Bois
Advanced/PII Gamblers
Starters/PI Gamblers
Starters/PI Standard
Starters/PI Snooker
Advanced/PII Snooker
Steeplechase/PSJ Rd 1
Starters/PI Jumpers
Tunnels Only Game / Sandy Ring
Dan Dege
Masters/PIII Pairs
Masters/PIIIStandard
Starters/PI Standard
Steeplechase/PSJ Rd 2
Masters/PIII Snooker
Masters/PIII Jumpers / Crystal Ring
Michelle Du Bois
Starters/PI Jumpers
Advanced/PII Jumpers
Starters/PI Pairs
Advanced/PII Pairs
Advanced/PII Standard
Starters/PISnooker
Advanced/PII Snooker

Note: Jump heights will go low to high, Performance followed by Championship on Saturday, and high to low, Championship followed by Performance on Sunday. Master/PIII Snooker jump height order will be random.

The following are the jump heights for the Championship Program (Performance heights are in parenthesis):

Dog Height / Jump Height / Long Jump / Table
Over 21" / 26" (22") / 60" (48") / 24" (16")
21" or less / 22" (16") / 48" (36") / 24" (16")
16" or less / 16" (12") / 36" (20") / 16" (12")
12" or less / 12" (8") / 20" ( 6")* / 12" (12")
SITE AMENITIES

The rings will be completely enclosed with snow fencing.

RV parking and overnight camping for RVs and tents is allowed on site. See entry form for more details.

Vendors of dog-related items and services are welcome! Fee is $20 per day (or like amount donated to the worker’s raffle each day) for a 10’ x 10’ space, and is payable on Saturday morning at the latest to the trial secretary’s table. All vendors must pre-register with Trisha Stall (518-331-7814, ).

Photographer:Canines in Action (Dottie Piroha) will be on site both days taking action shots of your dogs. Her website is

Our food vendor will be Marlene and Frank Buchel, providing breakfast and lunch.

HOTELS THAT ACCEPT DOGS

SOME HOTEL COURTESIES TO OBSERVE: Please use care with your dogs so that we may continue to use them in the future!

BerkshireMountain House, Wyomanack St, 150 Berkshire Way, StephentownNY, 800-497-0176; Bed and Breakfast. ; 10 minutes to site

Berkshire Spur Hotel, Route 22, Canaan, NY (518) 781-4432; 30 minutes to site

Best Value Inn,576 Columbia Tpke., East Greenbush. (518) 477-9352; 45 min to site

Chatham Travel Lodge,598 Route 295, Chatham (518) 392-4066 ; 40 min to site

Comfort Inn, 1055 South St, Pittsfield, MA;413-443-4714; $25 pet fee; 35 minutes to site

Cozy Corner Motel 284 Sand Springs Rd. & US 7, Williamstown, MA (413) 458-8006; 35 minutes to site;

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Route 7 & West St on Park Sq, Pittsfield, MA; 800-749-4789; $25 pet fee; minutes to site

The Hancock Inn, Route 43, Hancock, MA (413) 738-5873. Bed and Breakfast. Mention AgileDogs for discount; 10 minutes to site

Howard Johnson Express Inn, Lenox, 462 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox MA; 413-442-4000; 40 min to site

The Inn at Shaker Mill, 40 Cherry Lane, CanaanNY12029 (518) 794-9345; Bed and Breakfast; 20 minutes to site

Jericho Valley Inn, 2541 Hancock Rd, Williamstown, MA, (413) 458-9511; pets allowed in cottages only; ; 10 minutes to site

Knights Inn Lenox, 474 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA (413) 443-4468; small pets allowed add’l fee; 40 min to site

Pleasant Valley Motel, 42 Stockbridge Rd (Route 102), West Stockbridge, MA;413-232-8511; 40 min to site

Shaker Meadows Bed & Breakfast, 14209 Rte. 22, Canaan, NY 518-794-9385; Pets allowed only in suites (sleeps 4, in 2 separate rooms) and farmhouse; ; 20 minutes to site

Spencerhouse B&B. 466 US Route 20, New Lebanon (518) 794-6500 ; 20 min to site

The Villager Motel, 953 Simonds Rd, Williamstown MA;877-986-6835; 35 minutes to site

DIRECTIONS TO TEST SITE- 760 East Road, Stephentown, NY 12168

From the East: Take the Mass Pike to the end. Continue on I-90 to the next exit, B-3 in Canaan, NY. At the end of the ramp go right, 22 North. In New Lebanon, Route 20 and 22 run together for a short while. Make sure you stay on Route 22 by bearing left just before the a boarded-up gas station on the left. Continue approximately 4 miles to the traffic light in Stephentown where Routes 22 and 43 intersect. Go straight to continue on 22 North. Follow Directions from the 22/43 Intersection below.

From the West: Take I-90 East to Exit 11E - Route 20 East. Continue on Route 20 East until it joins Route 22 North. Follow Directions from the 22/43 Intersection below.

From the North: From HoosickFalls you will take Route 22 South. Go through the town of Berlin. Approximately 3 miles south of the Berlin Jr./Sr. High School on your left is Giles Road or County Route 33. Take that road, it takes a sharp right at a horse farm (you’ll see tan buildings and split rail fencing on the right). You will go over a little bridge, you'll see farm buildings and straight ahead on the right you will see the training building - white domed roof with tan walls and windows. There is a driveway marked by two metal fence posts just before the building; follow that driveway to the ring and parking.

Directions from the 22/43 Intersection: Heading North on Route 22, you'll go up a hill where 22 becomes 2 lanes. It goes back down to one lane after you get to the top of the hill and you will pass a mobile home park on your right. Just after that there is a brown house with a big satellite dish. The road right next to that house is Giles Road or County Route 33. Take that road, it takes a sharp right at a horse farm (you’ll see tan buildings and split rail fencing on the right). You will go over a little bridge, you'll see farm buildings and straight ahead on the right you will see the training building - white domed roof with tan walls and windows. There is a driveway marked by two metal fence posts just before the building; follow that driveway to the rings and parking.

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

Competitors through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of USDAA rules and regulations, which are hereby incorporated by reference, including, but not limited to, the following rules and conditions for submission and acceptance of entry:

The test is open to all dogs at least 18 months of age, including purebred and non-purebred, except bitches in season, dogs suffering from any deformity, injury or illness that may affect the dog’s ability to perform safely, or dogs exhibiting signs of aggression.

The Organizing Committee of an event may refuse the entry of any competitor or dog for just cause should the committee views that participation by competitor or dog would be prejudicial to the sport. However, any committee so doing must notify the competitor in writing (with a copy to the USDAA office) in anticipation of or upon receipt of entry. The notice must include the reason for refusing the entry and a brief explanation of the basis for their decision. The burden of responsibility for appropriateness of such action rests solely with the host group and its Organizing Committee.

Safety shall always be of foremost consideration at all times. Handlers through entry at this event accept full responsibility for themselves and the actions of their dogs and/or children.

No leads, collars, food, toys, or other aids or devices shall be permitted on the course at any time.

Agility obstacles shall meet the requirements of USDAA Rules and Regulations.

No entries may be accepted or withdrawn for any reason after the closing date.

There shall be no refunds for entries withdrawn after the closing date or in the event a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of reason for such dismissal. Any dog or handler that pulls from the competition after the closing date due to injury or illness will receive, if a doctor’s note is provided, a refund of up to 50% of entry fees, at the club’s discretion.

All Competitors through entry at this event waive any and all rights relative to video broadcast of this event. Competitors shall have the right to videotape portions of this event for their personal use only. No portion of this event may be videotaped for commercial or other purposes. All video, broadcast and telecast rights for this event are the exclusive property of United States Dog Agility Association, Inc.

Portions of this event may be taped for television. Through entry at this event, ALL COMPETITORS AND HANDLERS HEREBY GRANT to USDAA and its representatives, agents and assigns, all rights and permission to use or appropriate his/her and their dog's name, biography, likeness, photograph, voice, performing persona, or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission or distribution in any format or media now known or hereafter to become known. All competitors and handlers hereby release USDAA and its representatives, agents and assigns from any claim or cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of publicity, right of personality, or any similar right.

All fees are payable in US Dollars and no entry fee will be refunded if the Test cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee.

Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. There will be a $20.00 service charge for returned checks. Payment of entry frees and service charges shall be made in cash or money order within 30 days of postmark of notice of returned check where notifications are received after event date. Any fees not received within 30 days of notice result in cancellation of event results for all classes for the registrations numbers(s) of delinquent entry/entries. No reinstatement of results is possible, and all awards must be returned within 10 days of notification, or the dog’s registration may be suspended pending restitution. Any unpaid fees or shortfalls must be paid prior to the start of the event or entry is cancelled without recourse by the owner/handler.

Competitors must pick up after their dog(s). Anyone not cleaning up after his or her dog(s) at the trial site or hotel will be asked to leave. No entry fees will be refunded to any competitor asked to leave due to failure to clean up after their dog(s).

Fault limits may be applied in all classes for which faults are assessed. Limits shall be announced during the judge's briefings.

Competitors (handler or their dog) may not enter any class held for title under a judge who resides in the same household or with whom they have trained in the past ten (10) days.

NOTE: Save money, register online at by clicking on General Information, Dog Registration.

 DOG REGISTRATION APPLICATION - $20.00
 JUNIOR HANDLER REGISTRATION APPLICATION - $17.00
Dogs must be registered with USDAA in order to compete in USDAA sanctioned events. A registration card and number with a "U" prefix will be issued to facilitate entry at USDAA events and tracking of show results in the regular classes.
Junior handlers (those 18 years of age and younger) and their dogs must be separately registered for participation in the USDAA's Junior Handler Program (UJHP). A registration number with a "J" prefix will be assigned for use in entering UJHP events. A dog competing in both programs (regular classes and UJHP) must be registered separately for each program, for which the total fee is $37.00.

You must complete ALL information for a valid registration:
OWNER/HANDLER INFORMATION:
Primary Owner: Email: ______
Co-Owner: Handler:______
(If different from primary owner)
Junior Handler: Telephone: (______)
(Day telephone, if possible)
Address:
City / State:Postal Code: Country:
DOG INFORMATION:
Formal Name:Call Name:
(Name to appear on certificates; please print clearly or type)Height
Breed:Birthdate:@ Withers:
(Specify breed or state "All American to denote mix-breed) (Estimate if unknown) (To nearest 1/4")

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & ELIGIBILITY

The following titling classes are being offered at the Starters, PI, Advanced, PII, Masters, and PIII levels at this event:

Standard, Gamblers, Jumpers, Pairs Relay, and Snooker

A complete description of these classes and the requirements for eligibility for entry may be found in Chapters 3-7 of Official USDAA Rules & Regulations, which are incorporated in this test schedule by reference. A summary of eligibility requirements for all titling classes is presented in Appendix E of the Rules & Regulations. Competitors may enter both Championship and Performance classes for which they may be eligible; however, no dog may be entered in the same class regardless of level at this event.

Pairs is now required for titling at all levels of Performance and follows the same rules as for the Championship Program. In either program, should only one dog be entered in a level/program, unentered dog or dogs from other programs/levels may NOT be recruited to form a qualifying pair.

Tunnels Only Game! This class is open to all Championship and Performance levels. This will be a course consisting of just tunnels, and will be a numbered course. Scoring will be time plus faults.Placements will be in 4 height divisions, and special rosettes will be awarded to 1st through 4th place in the following heights: Championship 12”/Performance 8”, Championship 16”/Perfomrance 12”, Championship 22”/Performance 16”, and Championship 26”/Performance 22”. This class is non-qualifying.

TOURNAMENT CLASSES– A copy of the tournament regulations for each tournament may be viewed on the USDAA website at

The following Tournament classes are being offered at this event: NOTE: all competitors are eligible for entry to any of these tournament classes.

2010 DOG AGILITY STEEPLECHASE® LOCAL QUALIFIER: This tournament class is open to any dog regardless of level of competition or titles earned. This is a two-round tournament with emphasis on speed. Each round will be conducted on a jumpers style course that shall include a long jump, A-frame, and weave poles. Either the A-frame or weave poles shall be required to be performed twice. Qualifying scores are earned in round one, prize money and Top Ten Points earned in round two. One qualifying score is required for entry in a Regional event, and two qualifying scores required for entry into the semifinals at the Championships held in the fall. Dogs entered in Steeplechase may not be entered in Speed Jumping at this event.