BRETFORD DTS
SUMMER AGILITY SHOW
SCHEDULE OF OPEN AGILITY TEST
(held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H(1)
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2009
AT:
THE FORD SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB
ROYAL OAK WAY, DAVENTRY, NORTHANTS
NN11 5NT
INCLUDING:
A chance to qualify for the
Alpha Agility Challenge 2009 final
Camping Limited
Show Opens at - 7.30am Briefing at - 8.15am Judging starts at - 8.30am
ENTRIES CLOSE: June 11th 2009 (First Class Postmark)
Postal Entries to: Bretford DTS, C/O L & N Show Services (GDTC),
6 Crocus Way, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3WR
Entries enquiries only: Tel: 01733 243427 email:
On Line Entries can be made via www.Lnshowservices.co.uk
GUARANTORS TO THE KENNEL CLUB
Chair- Gail Stonehouse. 107, Princethorpe way, Binley, Coventry. CV3 2FW.
Treasurer-Heather Mitchell 33,Gorse Close, Rugby CV22 6SH. 01788 537486
Secretary Dawn Bott, Birchley Wood Farmhouse, Brinklow Rd, Coventry CV3 2AB, 02476 635143
COMPETITION MANAGER – Saturday – Dawn Bott, Sunday – Graham Taylor
SHOW SECRETARY-Gemma Dorman. Carmine, North Rd, South Kilworth, Leicestershire.
LE17 6DU. 01858 575518 No calls after 9.00p.m.please.
Veterinary Surgeon on call
Bilton Veterinary Centre, 259 Bilton Road, Rugby. (Tel:01788 812650)
SATURDAY 11TH JULY 2009
CLASSES FOR LARGE GRADE 1,2 & 3 DOGS:
1 ALPHA AGILITY CHALLENGE (SPONSORED CLASS)
2 HELTER SKELTER (Combined Special)
3 JUMPING (Graded)
4 JUMP AND GO (Combined Special)
CLASSES FOR MEDIUM GRADE 1,2 & 3 DOGS:
5 AGILITY (Graded)
6 HELTER SKELTER (Combined special)
7 JUMPING (graded)
8 JUMP AND GO (Combined Special)
CLASSES FOR SMALL GRADE 1,2 & 3 DOGS:
9 AGILITY (Graded)
10 HELTER SKELTER (Combined Special)
11 JUMPING (Graded)
12 JUMP AND GO (Combined Special)
CLASSES FOR VETERAN DOGS:
13 HELTER SKELTER (Combined Special)
14 AGILITY (Combined)
CLASSES FOR ANYSIZE DOGS:
15 JUMPING
SUNDAY 12TH JULY 2009
CLASSES FOR LARGE GRADE 1,2 & 3 DOGS:
16 AGILITY (Graded)
17 AGILITY TIME FAULT AND OUT (Combined Special)
18 JUMPING (Graded)
19 STEEPLCHASE (Combined Special)
CLASSES FOR MEDIUM GRADE 1,2 & 3 DOGS:
20 AGILITY (Graded)
21 AGILITY TIME FAULT AND OUT (Combined Special)
22 JUMPING (graded)
23 STEEPLECHASE (Combined Special)
CLASSES FOR SMALL GRADE 1,2 & 3 DOGS:
24 AGILITY (Graded)
25 AGILITY TIME FAULT AND OUT (Combined Special)
26 JUMPING (Graded)
27 STEEPLECHASE(Combined Special)
CLASSES FOR VETERAN DOGS:
28 STEEPLECHASE (Combined Special)
29 AGILITY (Combined)
CLASSES FOR ANYSIZE DOGS:
30 JUMPING
CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 4 RUNS PER DOG. IT IS INTENDED THAT ALL HEIGHT DOGS WILL RUN THE SAME COURSE, SO COURSES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO WALK AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS, WITH MINIMAL TIME ALLOWED BETWEEN EACH HEIGHT.
A PAY ON THE DAY CLASS, WILL TAKE PLACE ON BOTH DAYS, IF TIME ALLOWS.
PLEASE NOTE:-There will be no official lunch break. Judging will continue throughout the day.
JUDGES
MIKE BORDOLI, NEAL LYE, JULIE WESTWOOD, KEN WHITTINGTON,
RESERVE: LIZ BROWN
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The Alpha Agility challenge 2009
This is a standard agility class for large grades 1 – 3 dogs. This will be the first heat of 8, to be held
throughout the season at various venues, culminating in a Grand Final on Sunday 30th August 2009,
at Stoneleigh Park Country Festival. The first 5 dogs from each heat will be invited to the final.
In the event of previous heat qualification, the next highest partnership will be invited.
Any handler may only handle 1 dog at the final. Any change of handler must be notified in writing
within 4 days of the last heat. Failure to do so, will disqualify the partnership.
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Camping
This may be limited on a first come, first served basis. Camping will be available from 1pm Friday 10th July till Sunday 12th July at £15.00 per unit ( other nights by request) – Please inform us if you intend to arrive after 7 pm
All units must have a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water available at all times
Generators must not be left running unsupervised and may not be used between 9pm and 7am
Please note: Catering will be available from 7.45am on Saturday morning
( Our venue is close to Rugby Agility show. We are happy to accommodate campers for Rugby show, but in the unlikely event that camping should fill up, please accept that Bretford competitors will take priority)
AWARDS
TROPHIES: up to 50 dogs in the class : 1st place
51 – 100 dogs : 1st and 2nd places
over 100 dogs ; 1st, 2nd and 3rd places
ROSETTES: 15% in all classes
Clear round rosettes available
Welfare of Dogs
An exhibitor (or competitor) whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.
In accordance with Kennel Club Rules, large dogs who have not competed before 1st January 2006 and ALL Small and Medium dogs must have been officially measured before competing at a Kennel Club licensed agility show.
LARGE: Dogs measuring over 430mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers.
MEDIUM: Dogs measuring over 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and measuring 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers.
SMALL: Dogs measuring 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers.
CLASSIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Please read carefully before filling in your entry form - refunds will not be given
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).
rade 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) / open to dogs which are not eligible for grades 1,3,4,5,6,7, and have not gained a first place in an agility class or three first places in jumping classes at grade 2 at kennel club licenced 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 Grades 4, 5, 6 or 7.
CLASS STRUCTURE: A class may either be held as a Graded Class or a Combined Class. A Graded Class may be scheduled for one or more consecutive Grades with separate results and awards issued for each Grade. A Combined Class may be scheduled for more than one consecutive grade with one overall set of results. More details can be found at: www.thekennelclub.org.uk
SPECIAL: Any places or wins gained in any special classes do not qualify the owner, handler or dog to any advancement in Open Agility classes.
STEEPLECHASE A jumping class. The course should be flowing, and consist of .
hurdles and tunnels only
AGILITY TIME FAULT An agility course. A maximum time will be chosen by the judge. The
AND OUT competitor has this amount of time to complete as many obstacles correctly
As they can. If the course is completed the competitor continues a second time
Around until the maximum time is reached or a fault is accrued. At this point a
Whistle will sound, and the competitor must cross the finish as quickly as
Possible.
JUMP AND GO: This consists of two sections. A timed jumping course is first. On
successful completion of this the competitor then goes on to do a
number of pieces of contact equipment and / or weaves. Faults
will be accrued in the usual manner. In the event of clear rounds
the fastest jumping round wins.
CIRCULAR A jumping class. The course should be flowing, and consist of any
JUMPING combination of jumping equipment:
VETERAN These are aimed at dogs over 8 years old, on the day of the show, that still
CLASSES: enjoy agility but are unable to jump full height. They should not have jumped full
height any time in the 3 months prior to this competition. These classes may
consist of standard equipment, with the exception of weaves. All dogs will jump
35 cm, ( small height). We are unable to offer any lower height.
ANY SIZE This class is open to dogs not entered in any other class at the show (except
other anysize classes). It is particularily suitable for inexperienced dogs or
handlers, and dogs that are unable to compete at their full height for any
reason. The Class will have no weaves, tyre or contact equipment. Jump
height for all dogs will be 35 cm, (small height). The course will be simple and flowing.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
**Please note the word dog also means bitch**
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/Authority to Compete number will be required for each entry.
2. Entry Fees £2.50 per dog per class. £1.50 for members. Referred cheques will incur £10.00 bank charges.
3. There will be no prize money on offer at this Show.
4. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries.
5. Puppies under 18 calendar months of age on the first day of the Show are not eligible to compete for Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows.
6 a. Not For Competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded on the entry form.
7. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the Show is forbidden.
8. No bitch in season is allowed to compete.
9. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.
10. Dogs must not wear any type of 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.
11. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge.
12. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.
13. Trophies and rosettes are supplied by sponsors as specified.
14. Kennel Club Standard marking Regulations apply.
15. The heights of the jump obstacles will be Large dogs – be between 550mm (1ft 9.6ins) and 650mm (2ft 1.6ins). Medium Dogs – be between 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and 450mm (1ft 5.7ins).
16. The Height limit for dogs. a. Large Dogs – For dogs measuring over 430mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers. b. Medium Dogs – For dogs measuring over 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and measuring 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers. c. Small Dogs - For dogs measuring 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers.
17. Judges at an Agility Show may not enter for competition a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership; or handle a dog at the Show at which they are judging.
18. Withdrawal of dogs from Competition
A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from an Agility Show 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.
19. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the competition shall be counted when entering for any class
20. It is the competitors' responsibility to be available for their class and running order.
21. 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.
22. Not Applicable.
23. 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.
24. A dog must at the time of entry for the Competition, be registered as required by the Kennel Club Rules & Regulations in the Competitors' 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 for the purpose of the Regulations. A dog acquired subsequent to entry having been made at a Competition may compete as the new owners' 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.
25. 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 or instructional purposes or by permission of the General Committee. However, at the discretion of the show society, a dog brought to the show as a spectator may be admitted into the precincts of the dog show, with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a declaration confirming the dog is free from disease and that the dog will be kept under proper control at all times.
26. All dogs registered and 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.