SCHEDULE OF OPEN AGILITY TEST
[Held Under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H (1)]
THE HIGHLAND SHOW GROUND
HAZLEHEAD PARK
ABERDEEN AB15 8BJ
ON
SATURDAY 21st July 2007
Show opens: 08.00am Briefing: 08.15am Judging: 08.30am
Guarantors to the Kennel Club
Doug Coutts, Chairperson, 4 Glen Avenue, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7FA
Lindsey Burnett, Honorary Secretary, 25 Cairn Gardens, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9TE
Pamela Pickard Honorary Treasurer, 3 Bakersfield Close, Newmachar, Aberdeen AB21 0PA
Show Secretary
Lindsey Burnett, 25 Cairn Gardens, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9TE, Tel. 01224 867909 (mobile 07748 209541)
Veterinary Surgeon (On Call)
Ardene House Veterinary Practice, Skene Road, Kingswells, Aberdeen, AB15 8PJ Tel. 01224 740700
Show Manager
Ruth Mackintosh
Entries Close: 9th June 2007 (Postmark)
Entries to be sent to:
Granite City DAC
Sam Butchart
84 Heatherbank
Ladywell
Livingston EH54 6EG
Entry Fee £2.25 per class
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR SATURDAY 21st JULY 2007
Proposed order of classes – SatURDAY
RING ONE SPONSOR JUDGE JUDGE
1. Medium Jumping Graded 1,2,3 Kingswells Pharmacy Alison Wiseman
2. Small Jumping Graded 1,2,3 GPH Builders Merchants Ltd Alison Wiseman
3. Large Jumping Graded 4,5,6,7 Builder Centre Aberdeen Alison Wiseman
4. Large Agility Graded 1,2,3 Petrofac / Nexus Alison Wiseman
RING TWO
5. Large Jumping Graded 1,2,3 Tracey’s Tasties Catering Allan Wright
6. Large Agility Combined 4,5,6,7 Mike McHattie Building Services Allan Wright
7. Medium Agility Graded 1,2,3 David Mitchell Learner Driving Centre Allan Wright
8. Small Agility Graded 1,2,3 Pet Economy Allan Wright
RING THREE
9. Large Agility Combined 6,7 Ashgrove Veterinary Centre Heather McLean
10. Medium Agility Combined 1,2,3,4 Loanhead Equestrian Centre Heather McLean
11. Small Agility Combined 1,2,3,4 Abbotswell Veterinary Clinic Heather McLean
12. Medium Agility Combined 5,6,7 Petrofac Heather McLean
13. Small Agility Combined 5,6,7 Pet Economy Heather McLean
14. Medium Jumping Graded 4,5,6,7 Marion Mackie – Fun Dog Agility Heather McLean
15. Small Jumping Graded 4,5,6,7 The Four Mile House Restaurant Heather McLean
16. Large Jumping Graded 1,2,3,4,5 Nexus Heather McLean
RING FOUR
17. Large Agility Combined 1,2,3,4,5 ANC Express Parcels Ltd Marion Mackie
18. Medium Agility Combined 4,5,6,7 Loanhead Equestrian Centre Marion Mackie
19. Small Agility Combined 4,5,6,7 Denburn Livery Marion Mackie
20. Medium Jumping Combined 5,6,7 Ardene House Veterinary Practice Marion Mackie
21. Small Jumping Combined 5,6,7 Donview Vet Centre Marion Mackie
22. Small Jumping Combined 1,2,3,4 Kingswells Cabs Marion Mackie Marion Mackie
23. Medium Jumping Combined 1,2,3,4 Pet Comforts Aberdeen Marion Mackie Marion Mackie
24. Large Jumping Combined 6,7 Swan Veterinary Practice Marion Mackie
25. Not for competition (NFC)
RING FIVE
“Pay As You Go Ring” weather and time permitting
Reserve Judges for the weekend – Paul Thomson, Gail McDonald, Lisa Duggan
SCHEDULE OF OPEN AGILITY TEST
[Held Under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H (1)]
THE HIGHLAND SHOW GROUND
HAZLEHEAD PARK
ABERDEEN AB15 8BJ
ON
SUNDAY 22ND July 2007
Show opens: 08.00am Briefing: 08.15am Judging: 08.30am
Guarantors to the Kennel Club
Doug Coutts, Chairperson, 4 Glen Avenue, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7PA
Lindsey Burnett, Honorary Secretary, 25 Cairn Gardens, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9TE
Pamela Pickard Honorary Treasurer, 3 Bakersfield Close, Newmachar, Aberdeen AB21 0PA
Show Secretary
Lindsey Burnett, 25 Cairn Gardens, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9TE, Tel. 01224 867909 (mobile 07748209541)
Veterinary Surgeon (On Call)
Ardene House Veterinary Practice, Skene Road, Kingswells, Aberdeen Tel. 01224 740700
Show Manager
Pat Maitland
Entries Close: 9th June 2007 (Postmark)
Entries to be sent to:
Granite City DAC
Sam Butchart
84 Heatherbank
Ladywell
Livingston EH54 6EG
Entry Fee £2.25 per class
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR SUNDAY 22nd JULY 2007
Proposed order of classes – SUNDAY
RING ONE Sponsor Judge
26. Large Agility Graded 1,2,3 The Dog House / Kingswells Pharmacy Peter Dall
27. Large Jumping Graded 4,5,6,7 Unipart Automotive Peter Dall
28. Small Jumping Graded 1,2,3 Cairnview Boarding Kennels Peter Dall
29. Medium Jumping Graded 1,2,3 Unipart Automotive Peter Dall
RING TWO
30. Small Agility Graded 1,2,3 Pet Comforts Aberdeen John McEwan
31. Medium Agility Graded 1,2,3 Mike McHattie Building Services John McEwan
32. Large Agility Graded 4,5,6,7 Tracey’s Tasties Catering John McEwan
33. Large Jumping Graded 1,2,3 Denburn Livery /Chap Construction John McEwan
RING THREE
34. Large Jumping Graded 1,2,3,4,5 Morven Veterinary Practice Blair Cochrane
35. Small Jumping Graded 4,5,6,7 C.A.S Duncan Blair Cochrane
36. Medium Jumping Graded 4,5,6,7 Swan Veterinary Practice Blair Cochrane
37. Small Agility Combined 5,6,7 Bonnie Dogs / Kingswells Cabs Blair Cochrane
38. Medium Agility Combined 5,6,7 ANC Express Parcels Ltd Blair Cochrane
39. Small Agility Combined 1,2,3,4 Ardene House Veterinary Practice Blair Cochrane
40. Medium Agility Combined 1,2,3,4 Abbotswell Veterinary Clinic Blair Cochrane
41. Large Agility Combined 6,7 GPH Builders Merchants Ltd Blair Cochrane
RING FOUR
42. Large Jumping Combined 6, 7 Lisa Burnett / Chap Construction Cathy Keith
43. Medium Jumping Combined 1,2,3,4 GPH Builders Merchants Ltd Cathy Keith
44. Small Jumping Combined 1,2,3,4 Meadows Veterinary Centre Cathy Keith
45. Medium Jumping Combined 5,6,7 Marion Mackie – Fun Dog Agility Cathy Keith
46. Small Jumping Combined, 5,6,7 Molly and Scott Troyer Cathy Keith
47. Large Agility Combined 1,2,3,4,5 Builder Centre Aberdeen Cathy Keith
48. Medium Agility Graded 4,5,6,7 Donview Vet Centre Cathy Keith
49. Small Agility Graded 4,5,6,7 The Four Mile House Restaurant Cathy Keith
RING FIVE
50. Special Junior Agility Under 12years Cairnview Boarding Kennels Claire Bell-Jack
51. Special Junior Agility Over 12 years Molly and Scott Troyer Claire Bell-Jack
52. Special Junior Jumping Under 12 years C.A.S Duncan Claire Bell-Jack
53. Special Junior Jumping Over 12 years Paula Fearn Claire Bell-Jack
54. Not for competition (NFC)
On completion of above classes “Pay As You Go” ring weather and time permitting
Reserve Judges for the weekend – Paul Thomson, Gail McDonald, Lisa Duggan
STANDARD CLASSES
Only First prizes and points gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows may be used for progression through the classes. (A dog is only eligible for one grade).
Grade 1 (Elementary)
For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1, (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 three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters) are not eligible for this class.
Grade 3 (Graduate)
Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows 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 three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7
Grade 5 (Intermediate)
Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 or elected to progress on points from Grade 4 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7.
Grade 6 (Senior)
Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7.
Grade 7 (Advanced)
Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, 2 first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes.
Special Classes - Juniors
Open to large, medium and small dogs. Dogs may only be entered in one Junior classification. Entry is limited to two dogs per handler. Under 12 years: Open to Handlers under 12 years old on the 22nd July of 2007. Over 12 years: Open to Handlers over 12 years old and 18 years and under on the 22nd of July 2007.
2007 Show Bulletin Board
· GCDAC gratefully acknowledge all our sponsors and donors of perennial trophies.
· Sincere thanks to Northern Lights DAC for the loan of agility equipment.
· Sincere thanks to Deeside Agility Club for the loan of agility equipment.
· Sincere thanks to Scottish Junior Dog Club for running the PAYG ring and Junior Classes.
· Dog food prizes donated by Royal Canin.
· Refreshment & snack facilities provided by on-site caterers on Saturday and Sunday.
· Fire extinguishers / equipment sponsored by Chap Construction.
· No barbecues to be used on this site.
· “Pay As You Go” Ring (time and weather permitting) will operate for club funds.
PLEASE KEEP THE SITE AND VENUE AREAS CLEAN
PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. 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 will be required for each entry.
2. The entry fee is £2.25 per dog per class
3. Dogs under 18 calendar months of age on the first day of the show are not eligible for Kennel Club licensed Agility Tests.
4. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden.
5. No bitch in season is allowed to compete.
6. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.
7. Dogs must not wear slip, half-slip collar or lead when under test. A flat, close fitting, leather or webbing collar is permitted, providing the only attachment is a plain identification panel as an integral part of the collar i.e. not attached by a ring.
8. Should a judge be unable to fulfill the appointment to judge, the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge.
9. The Committee reserves the right to appoint an additional judge if they consider this necessary.
10. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the Judges.
11. Marking - standard marking will apply according to Kennel Club regulations H1 (Annex B).
12. The height of jumps will be 650mm (2ft 1.6ins) in all classes except Small Classes, when the height will be 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and in Medium Classes, when the height will be 450mm (1ft 5.7ins).
13. Judges at an Agility Test may not 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.
14. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be available for their class and running order.
15. 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.
16. No entries will be accepted without correct entry fees and all exhibits are entered at their own risk.
17. No responsibility will be accepted for loss, damage or whatever to persons, dogs or property at this Show.
18. 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 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 other person or animal.
e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing.
19. No dog suffering from any infectious or contagious disease or having been exposed to such disease during the period of 21 days prior to the Competition may compete. Competitors infringing this Regulation will be liable to be fined and / or dealt with under Kennel Club Rule A42. No such dog may be present within the boundaries of the Show.
20. 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.
21. 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 to the Kennel Club.
22. In the event of the abandonment of the Show through circumstances beyond their control, the Committee may defray any expenses incurred in preparation, from entry fees.
23. Not For Competition entries will be accepted for dog’s aged four calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded on the entry form.
24. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor.
25. Dogs will be received at any time. However, competitors arriving after the show opens may not be accepted for classes if they have missed their allotted running order.
26. Separate entry forms must be completed by each Competitor and must be signed by the Competitor, or his authorised agent, in accordance with the provisions specified thereon. The appropriate fees must accompany entry forms.
27. In the event of a dispute all placed small/medium dogs will be measured at the judges’ discretion.
28. Entry fees will not be refunded after closing date. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure the correct fees are enclosed, no refunds for overpayments permitted. Entries will be returned in the case of cheques being unacceptable to the bank.
29. Any Prize not collected at the show will not be posted unless a SAE is sent with a request.